Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University, Salem has been approved by University Grants Commission (UGC). Periyar University, Salem has been accredited by Accredited by NAAC With 'B+' Grade. This university has been established in 1998. Type of this University is State University.
The Government of Tamil Nadu established the Periyar University at Salem on 17th September 1997 as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The University covers the area comprising the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. The University got the 12(B) and 2f status from the University Grants Commission and has been accredited by NAAC with B+ grade in 2007.
The University is named after the Great Social Reformer E.V.Ramasamy affectionally called "Thanthai Periyar". The University aims at developing knowledge in various fields to realize the maxim inscribed in the logo "Arival Vilayum Ulagu" (Wisdom Maketh World).
"Holistic development of the students" is the primary objective of the esteemed Periyar University.
The University is located on the National Highway (NH7) towards Bangalore at about 8 Kms from New Bus Stand, Salem. It is well connected by frequent city bus services linking Salem and other places like, Omalur, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Mettur.
Periyar University imparts higher education at three levels, i.e., through its Departments of Study and Research, Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE) and the affiliated colleges. The University has eighteen departments of study offering Post Graduate and Research Programmes and sixty six affiliated colleges.
The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) has been introduced for the various courses offered by the University from 2008-09 onwards. Periyar University is offering Four Certificate Courses from 2009-2010 onwards. The Certificate Courses are designed in order to cater to the current needs of the public. The Student Support Services of Periyar University are available through Library system, National Service Scheme, Youth Red Cross Society, Women's Welfare Centre and avenues for Sports and Games.
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Email : kskamuthu@gmail.com
Website : http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/
Phone Number : 0427 - 2345766, 2345220
Fax Number : -- not available --
Periyar Palkalai Nagar
Salem - 636 011
Tamilnadu, India.
City : Salem
Pin Code : 636011
District : Salem
State : Tamil Nadu
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