Periyar University was established in the year 1997 by Tamilnadu Government at Salem.
The University covers the area comprising the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri.
It has been recognized by UGC and accredited by NAAC with B+ grade. The university has been named after the great social reformer Thanthai Periyar.
To extend its reach to the people who don't have access to higher education or can't join a course because of different circumstances, Periyar University started Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE) in the year 2001.
As of now, there are 54 PCP centers throughout the country that the university runs to teach students.
All PCP centers run by Periyar University has well-qualified faculty members.
The study material is given in advance to all students who enrolled in Periyar University distance education courses.
The university also offers off-campus regular courses through Periyar University started Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE).
Periyar University Distance Education MBA
Periyar University offers a two years Distance Education MBA program with 5 specializations.
- Finance
- Systems
- Marketing
- Human Resource Development
- Apparel Merchandising
Specialization can be chosen in the 3rd semester. The final semester i.e 4th semester consists of a project & viva voice of 300 marks.
Syllabus
There are 6-6 subjects in the first and second semesters. all of those subjects are mandatory. In the 3rd semester, there are 3 compulsory subjects and one elective that has to be chosen from the 5 electives mentioned above.
The fourth semester has a project & Viva-Voce. Each subject is of 100 marks and the minimum marks to pass the subject is 50.
Admission Procedure
Students can take admission into distance education courses through 2 mediums
- Spot Admission Through Study Centers
- Admission Through Post
For direct admissions, students can visit the nearest study center and can obtain an application form. Students are required to fill the application form and attach the required documents as mentioned by the university.
Apart from this students are also required to submit two demand drafts, One in favor of the director PRIDE Payable at Salem towards the tuition fees and admission fees (share of the university). Another Demand Draft in favor of the Co-ordinator of the Study Centre concerned payable at their place towards study center fee (for details refer the fee structure).
Kindly note fee can only be paid in the form of a demand draft. Never submit cash in any circumstances.
Fee Structure
The total fee of the program is INR 16750. The first year fee is INR 8715 & the second year fee is INR 8000.
Find below the bifurcation of the fee structure.
As we mentioned above you have to make two DD for the fee. Also, remember never to submit the fee in the form of cash.
The identity card and study materials shall be issued to the candidates through the study centers only. The PCP classes will also be conducted at the study center only in which the candidate has enrolled.
For more details kindly contact on below address.
Periyar University
Periyar Palkalai Nagar
Salem - 636 011
Tamilnadu, India.
0427-2345766, 2345520
http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in
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