Periyar University Distance Education

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Periyar University Distance Education
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Periyar University Distance Education
The Periyar University Distance Education
established the directorate of Periyar University
Centre for Online and Distance Education
(PUCODE). The Periyar Institue of Distance
Education (PRIDE) starts working in 2001-02. It
offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses
in Arts, science, commerce, and
management. Periyar University received  12(B)
and 2(f) status by UGC-DEB, New Delhi. It has
also been reaccredited with the Grade
A certificate by NAAC in 2021. Besides,
the NIRF (National Institute of Ranking
Framework) rank of the university is 73rd and the
Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation
Achievement (ARIIA) is 10th. The University is a
state university located in the Salem district of
Tamil Nadu. It has been named after the Great
Social Reformer E.V. Ramasamy, also called
Thanthai Periyar. The logo of the university
describes Arival Vilayum Ulagu (Wisdom Make the
World). Whereas the primary objective of the
university is to develop The Holistic Approach
of the Students.
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Courses offered by Periyar University Distance
Education
The university offers 150 courses for
undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and
diploma levels. All courses have a new and
innovative syllabus to help students get ready
for the jobs. The various course offered by the
university are

• Undergraduate courses

• Postgraduate courses

• PG Diploma courses

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PG Diploma courses
Courses Offered Duration (in years) Eligibility Fees (INR)Full course
B.A. (English, Tamil, economist, history, pol. science,Hindi, Sanskrit, education) 3 102 (any stream) 6,845
B.A. (psychology, sociology, home science) 3 102 (any stream) 6,845
B.A. (Astrology) 3 102 (any stream) 9,830
B.sc. (computer science, IT) 3 102 (science) 32,195
B.Sc. (Physics, chemistry, zoology, botany, telecommunication) 3 102 (science) 18,470
B.sc.(Microbiology, env.science, home science) 3 102 (science) 18,470
B.Sc. (yoga) 3 102 (any stream) 14,105
BCA 3 102 (maths) 32,195
B.Sc. (geography, aviation, designing) 3 102 (Any stream) 20,870
B.lib.sc. 1 102 (any stream) 6,180
BBA(Banking, hardware, networking, marketing) 3 102 (any stream) 6,845
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Postgraduate courses
Courses Offered Duration (in years) Eligibility Fees (INR)Full course
M.Sc. (IT) 2 Graduation (science) 35,556
MBA 2 Graduation (Any stream) 25,910
MCA 2 Graduation (Any stream) 49,335
M.A. (Tamil, sociology, English, history, public admin.) 2 Graduation(any stream) 5,998
M.A. (Education) 2 Graduation 19,960
M.A. (Hindi, psychology, home science, env. science, rural developmentpol. science) 2 Graduation (any stream) 7,350
M.Lib.Sc. 1 BLIS 4,620
M.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Env. Science, yoga, bio tech., Microbiology telecom) 2 B.Sc. (Science) 23,210
M.Sc. (maths) 2 B.sc( PCM) 7,350
M.Sc. (Zoology, Botany) 2 B.Sc. (ZBC) 26,200
M.sc. Computer science 2 B.Sc.(CS) 49,490
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The institute provides MBA in the following
Specializations International management,
textile management, marketing management, hotel
tourism management, finance management, logistic
supply chain management, transport management,
hospital, and banking management.
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PG Diploma courses
Courses Offered Duration(in years) Eligibility Fees (INR)
PGDCA 1 Graduation 8,936
PG Diploma in CAD CAM 1 Graduation 8,936
PG Diploma In Bioinformatics 1 B.Sc. (science) 8,936
PG Diploma in Biotech. 1 B.Sc. (science) 8,936
PG Diploma in International Business 1 Graduation/Diploma 4,620
PG Diploma in Personnel Management 1 Graduation/Diploma 5,270
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PG Diploma courses
Courses Offered Duration(in years) Eligibility Fees (INR)
PG Diploma in Telecommunication 1 Graduation/Diploma 4,620
PG Diploma in Business Management 1 Graduation/Diploma 4,620
PG Diploma in Labor law 1 Graduation 5,270
PG Diploma in Journalism 1 Graduation 4,620
PG Diploma in Rural development 1 Graduation 5,270
PG Diploma in Health and sanitation 1 Graduation 8,936
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Apart from these courses the university also
offers diploma and certificate courses in various
streams. Journalism Mass Communication,
Hospital mgmt., CAD, CAM, Business Mgmt., Retail
Mgmt., Air hostess, sericulture, Apiculture,
beauty care, Fire safety, N.G.O. mgmt., DTP
operator, tourism, labor, etc. Visit the website
for more details https//www.periyaruniversity.ac
.in/ B.Voc (bachelor of vocational degree)
course is available in Digital marketing.
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Admission Process for Periyar University Distance
education

• Admission to the university is done online. For
  admission follow the following instructions
• Go through the official website http//pride.periy
  aruniversity.ac.in and log on to the online
  admission portal.
• Select the course and recheck the eligibility
  criteria for that course.
• Now, fill in the detailed admission form.
• Up load the passport-size photograph(300400 px)
  in scanned form with the required documents in
  JPG/PDF/PNG format.
• The application form will be reviewed by the
  PRIDE office for verification.
• The candidates are required to pay fees through
  the Canara Bank Challan or online payment.
• Candidates are required to take the print of the
  filled application form along with the fees
  receipt and send it to The Director, PRIDE,
  Periyar University, Salem-11 before the closing
  date.
• Note students are required to pay fees within
  two days after the approval of admission by the
  university.

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Documents required for Admission

• UG Programs
• SSLC Mark statement
• HSC Mark Statement
• Transfer Certificate
• Community Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhar copy
• Differently Abled certificate ( if applicable)

• PG Programs
• SSLC Mark statement
• HSC Mark Statement
• Previous degree Mark Statement Degree or
  Provisional certificate
• Transfer Certificate
• Community Certificate
• Aadhar copy
• Differently Abled certificate ( if applicable)

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Examination
The exams are conducted in the month of May and
December. Students need to pay examination fees
by logging in to the official website. The fees
structure is as follows
Course Name Theory per paper(In ?) Practical per Paper (In ?) Project/ viva voice (In ?)
UG and UG diploma 135 180 180
PG Degree 180 270 360
PG Diploma 225 225 270
MBA 450 315 720
MCA/ M.Sc.(IT) 315 350 540
B.L.I.S. 180 270
M.L.I.S. 270 270
UG Diploma 135 180 270
The university has a no. of study centers across
the state. These centers have the faculty to help
the students with their studies. You can visit or
contact the centers for easy assistance.
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Placement at Periyar University Distance Education
There is a placement drive every year on the
college campus. The placement cell is always
there to provide guidance to the distance
learning students. Companies such as Talent pro,
Eureka Forbes, Infoline, etc. come for the campus
placement. The final year students can take part
in the campus drive and get a good job. The
students are also trained to clear the
interview. Periyar University Distance Education
is a leading university in Tamil Nadu for
distance learning. The study material is well
written and the institute also provides classes
to students if required at their study
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