Periyar University

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Periyar University
பெரியார் பல்கலைக்கழகம்
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Periyar University emblem
Motto அறிவால் விளையும் உலகு
Motto in English
 Wisdom Maketh World
Established 17th September 1997
Chancellor Konijeti Rosaiah
Vice-Chancellor Dr. C Swaminathan
Dean Dr. R. Palanivel
Academic staff
 141
Students 140000+
192
Location
Salem
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India

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Campus Rural
Nickname PU
Affiliations UGC
Website http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in

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Periyar University is a university located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1997. The university is named after a social reformer Thanthai Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. The University Grants Commissions, New Delhi bestowed the 2f status in 1998 and 12(B) status in 2005 to the university. The university is accredited by NAAC with 'A' grade.[1][2] It has been awarded a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.15 points (performance descriptor “Very Good”)[3]

History

The Government of Tamil Nadu established Periyar University at Salem on 17 September 1997 as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The University caters to affiliated colleges under 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 was accredited by NAAC with B+ grade in 2007, which has been upgraded to 'A' during the reaccreditation in May 2015.[4]

Youtube Video on Periyar University

Administration

Mental Health Day Rally 2014
  • Chancellor : Konijeti Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu
  • Pro-Chancellor : P. Palaniappan, Minister for Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
  • Vice-Chancellor : Dr. C Swaminathan [5]
  • Registrar : Dr. M Manivannan [6]
  • Controller of Examinations : Dr.S.Leela [7]
  • Dean : Dr. R Palanivel [8]
Statue of Periyar E V Ramasamy in front of Periyar University Building

Affiliated Colleges

A total of 86 colleges from four districts of Tamil Nadu are affiliated with the University, which includes 5 autonomous colleges, 65 colleges with PG departments and 45 colleges with research departments. More than 1,35,000 students are studying in the affiliated colleges.[9]

Schools and Departments

The University has 24 teaching and research departments under 8 Schools.[10] The departments have been clustered into different schools in order to promote inter-disciplinary research.[11] A total of 79 academic programmes are offered by the departments.[12] A proposal has been submitted to the state government for approval to start a History Department.[13]

School of Biosciences

Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Microbiology

School of Business Studies

Periyar Institute of Management Studies
Economics
Commerce

School of Languages

English
Tamil

School of Social Sciences

Sociology
Psychology[1]
Journalism and Mass Communication

School of Mathematics

Computer Science
Library and Information Science
Mathematics

School of Physical Sciences

Physics
Chemistry
Geology
Energy Studies

School of Professional Studies

Education
Food Science and Nutrition
Textiles and Apparel Design

School of Life Sciences

Botany
Environmental Science
Zoology

Constituent Colleges

Apart from its teaching and research departments, the University has established five constituent colleges at Mettur Dam, Iddapadi ( both in Salem District), Pennagaram, Harur, and Pappiredipatty(in Dharmapuri District).[14]

Location

The university is situated on the Bangalore National Highways (NH - 7), 7 km from the Salem city and easily connected by road. The campus extends to about 100 acres (0.40 km2) accommodating the administrative and department buildings.

Results

Periyar university sends results directly to students via SMS. Results are also made available online for immediate access [15]

References

  1. ↑ http://naac.gov.in/docs/RAR%20Result%28May%202015%29.pdf
  2. ↑ Overview of Periyar University
  3. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-gets-a-grade/article7175045.ece
  4. ↑ http://naac.gov.in/docs/RAR%20Result%28May%202015%29.pdf
  5. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  6. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/manivannan-takes-charge-as-registrar-of-periyar-university/article7564037.ece
  7. ↑ http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=35
  8. ↑ http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=37
  9. ↑ http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/periyar_naac_ssr_book-1.pdf
  10. ↑ http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=43
  11. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/clustering-of-departments-to-promote-research-activities-at-periyar-university/article6795963.ece
  12. ↑ http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/periyar_naac_ssr_book-1.pdf
  13. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-plans-to-start-history-department/article7427437.ece
  14. ↑ http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=49
  15. ↑ http://www.kinindia.in/edu/4763-periyar-university-results-2015/

External links

Blog of Psychology Department


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