Periyar University

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

History

      The Periyar University was established by the Act 45 of Government of Tamilnadu in 1997. The University is named after a renowned social reformer popularly called "Thanthai Periyar". The University thus established had its origin with the three departments (Commerce, Geology and Mathematics) of Postgraduate extension center of Madras University functioning at Salem at that time. The University Grants Commissions, New Delhi bestowed the 2f status on 09.10.1998 and 12(B) status on 17.05.2005 to the Periyar University. The university is certified accrediated with NAAC.

Vision

    "Wisdom maketh world" is the vision of Periyar University, as enshrined in the logo. This is based on the Philosophy of "Thanthai Periyar" in whose name the University has been established, that man becomes man only through acquiring knowledge. This vision aims at spreading knowledge and quality education far and wide. The mission of the University is to spread knowledge and skill in general and the thrust is particularly given to enable the knowledge reach the youth of economically, educationally and socially weaker sections. This mission is achieved through the Departments of study and research of the University and its affiliated Colleges.The future of the nation is in the hands of the youth to make this country self-reliant and self-sufficient and the youth has to be trained educationally. The enlightment of knowledge and quality education given to the youth will be helpful to achieve this target. In the direction of nation building process, this University aims to uplift the society through education to attain self-reliance.

Location

    The University is situated on the Bangalore National Highways (NH - 47), 10kms from the Salem city and easily connected by road.The University campus extends to about 100 acres accommodating the administrative and department buildings.

How To Reach

The road is well connected with Trichy,Madurai,Hosur,Bangalore.By train it is nearest to junction and can be reached within 10 minutes of timings.

ADMINISTRATION

Registrar

      Dr. S. Gunasekaran, Registrar, Periyar University - Salem completed his under graduation in Physics at Presidency College, Chennai and his post graduation at St. Joseph's College, Trichy. He obtained the Ph.D. Degree from Anna University, Chennai in the field of Spectroscopy.

     He has been awarded with "Research Guide Achievement Award" for his outstanding research in the field of Spectroscopy and for his successful completion of guiding 25 Ph.D. students.

     Dr. S. Gunasekaran is also awarded with Psychometric Educational Services award 2007 by The GCC School of Creative Intelligence and Research Foundation Trust, Veppur - Arcot for his valuable services and contributions to the Human Resource Development.

    He is a humble person and a man of few words but great action. This industrious scientist has been bestowed with a number of awards and rewards both for teaching and research. Dr. S. Gunasekaran is the Founder President of Indian SpectroPhysics Association (ISPA), a registered scientific society.

Profile

Phone No:0427 - 2345857     Fax No :0427 - 2345124
Mail - Id : registrar@periyaruniversity.ac.in

ACADEMIC


SI.No   Name of the Colleges


1.         Government Arts College Salem - 7.


2.         Government Arts College Men, Krishnagiri- 635 001.


3.         Government Arts College,Dharmapuri - 636 705.


4.         Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram - 637 401.


5.         Arignar Anna Government Arts College,Namakkal - 637 002.


6.         NKR Government Arts College for Women,Namakkal - 637 001.


7.         Arignar Anna Government Arts College,Vadachennimalai, Attur - 636 121.


8.         Government Arts College for Women,Salem-8.


9.         Government Arts College for Women,Krishnagiri - 635 001.


10.       Government Arts 8& Science College (W),Burgur, Kirshnagiri - 635 001.


11.       Periyar University College of Arts & Science,Mettur, Salem Dt.





Aided College

12.       Sri Sarada College for Women,Salem - 636 016.



13.       Kandaswami Kandar's College,Velur, Namakkal Dt 638 182.



14.       J.K.K Nataraja College of Arts &, Science,Komarapalayam- 638 183.



15.       Salem Sowdeswari College,Salem - 636 010.



Self Finance


16.       M.G.R College of Arts & Science,Hosur - 635 109.



17.       Vysya College of Arts &, Science,Masinackenpatty, Salem - 636 103.



18.       Sengunthar Arts & Science College,Neikkrapatty, Tiruchengode, Namakkal Dt.



19.       Muthayammal College of Arts & Science,Kakkaveri, Rasipuram - 637 206.



20.       P.G.P College of Arts & Science,Namakkal - 637 206.



21.       Subramaniam Arts & Science College,Mohanur, Namakkal - 637 015.



22.       PEE GEE College of Arts &, Science,Periyanahalli, Dharmapuri- 635 205.



23.       A.V.S College of Arts &, Science,Ramalingapuram, Salem -636 106.



24.       Harur Muthu Arts & Science College for Women,Muthu GounderColony, Harur.



25.       K.S.R Arts & Science College,Thokkavadi (Post), Tiruchengode - 637 209.



26.       Vivekanandha College of Arts & Science (W),Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode.



27.       Kamadhenu College of Arts & Science,A.H.Road, Thokkampatti (PO), Dharmapuri.



28.       Bharathiyar Arts &, Science College (W),Deviakurichi, Attur - 636 112.



29.       Mahendra Arts & Science college,Attayampatty(Via),Kalipatty (Post),Namakkal


30.       PMP College of Arts & Science, Thokkampatti,Dharmapuri 636705


31.       Selvam Arts & Science college,Pappinaickkenpatti, Namakkal - 637 003.



32.       Trinity College for Women,Vagurampatti, Namakkal Dt.



33.       Sri Kandhan College of Arts & Science,Gopalapuram, Sowthapuram (post), Erode.



34.       Sri Vidhya Mandir Arts & Science College,

            Vi - nesh Nazar Katteri, Uthan o arai, Krishna _-'ri - 635 207.



35.       Jairam Arts & Science College,Chinnathirupathy (P.0), Salem - 636 008.



36.       Sri Balamurugan College of Arts & Science,Sathapadi (PO), Mechery (Via), Mettur (Tk), Salem Dt.



37.       Rabindharanath Tagore College of Arts & Science for Women,Veerachipalayam, Sankari TK, Salem - Dt.



38.       Sri Ganesh College of Arts & Science,Kumaragiri Bye-Pass, Ammapet, Salem - 14.



39.       Sri Sakthikailash College for Women,Ammapet, Salem - 636 003.



40.       Paavendar College of Arts & Science,Manivilunthan South (P.0), Attur - 636112.



41.       Attur Arts & Science College,Appamasamundram, Narasingapuram, Attur - 636 112.



42.       Vivekanandha College for Women,Unjanai Village, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode



43.       Padmavani Arts & Science College for (W),Kottagoundampatti, Omalur Tk, Slaem.



44.       Gem Gates Arts & Science College,Attur Salem Main Road, Kothampadi, Attur.



45.       SSM College of Arts & Science,Katheir, Sankagiri, Namakkal Dt.



46.       Arignar Anna College (Arts & Science),Veppannapalli, Nachikuppam Village, Krishnagiri Dt.



47.       King College of Arts & Science for Women,Nallur N.Pudupatty Post, Nallur, Namakkal Dt.



48.       Anbu Arts & Science College,Komarapalayam, Namakkal Dt.



49.       St.Joseph's College of Arts & Science for (W),Mookandapalli, Hosur (PO),Krishnagiri-635 126.



50.       Don Bosco College of Arts and Science,

Pappanahalli, Sogathur P.O.Dharmapuri Dt.



51.       Pachamuthu College of Arts & Science for Women,A.Jettihalli, Dharmapuri Dt.



52.       Viswha Bharathi Arts & Science College,M.Thoppampatti, Morappur Post, Harur Tk, Dharmauri Dt.



53.       Sri Sarada Nicketan College of Arts & Science for Women,Kanavaiputhur, Omalur Tk, Salem Dt.



54.       Morappur Kongu College of Arts and Science,Vengiampatti, Harur Tk, Dharmapuri Dt.



55.       ERK College of Arts & Science,Erumiyampatti Post, Harur Tk, Dharmapuri Dt.



56.       Salem Kongunadu Arts & Science,Jagir Ammapalayam, Salem Tk & Dt.



57.       Salem Christian College of Arts & Science,

             Thathoor, Poovanoor Post, Paruthikadu, Salem - 636 122.

DEPARTMENTS

    The following departments are being offered in the Departments of Periyar University under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) viz.

Department of Chemistry

Department of Commerce

Department of Geology

Department of Mathematics

Department of Physics

Department of Tamil

Department of Economics

Department of Education

Department of Management Studies

Department of Biochemistry

Department of Food Science

Department of Computer Science



EXAMINATION

      The marks awarded in the third valuation Periyar University conducts regular examinations during the months of Nov-Dec and April-May of every year. Non-Semester pattern is adopted for the courses offered through distance education except a few courses. The university follows single valuation for the UG and double valuation system for PG and M.Phil degrees. If the difference of marks between first and the second evaluation is more than 10 marks, the paper is referred to a third examiner and will be final.

     The office of the controller of examinations is maintaining confidentiality and transparency for the quality of services of the university.

DISTANCE EDUCATION

PRIDE (PERIYAR INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION)

   The Periyar University has established a Directorate for Distance Education namely, PERIYAR INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (PRIDE) from 2001-2002.

   Presently Dr.G.Kunasekaran is working as Professor Cum Director of the PRIDE . The main agenda of the PRIDE is to provide higher education to all those desiring and deserving.

   The open learning system is a unique and challenging mode of education offered at the University level. This system provides ample opportunities for those who desire to have University education at their place of work or residence. The method is popularly known as Distance Education.

   Distance Education is perhaps the only way to meet the increasing demand for higher education especially in a developing country like India. Distance Education programmes are specially designed for:

Students who discontinue their formal education owing topecuniary or other circumstances.

Students residing in the geographically remote areas.

Employed persons who cannot pursue their study as fulltime students.

Individuals who wish to pursue learning for knowledge sake.

The Periyar Insitute of Distance Education (PRIDE) came into being to achieve the following objectives.

Democratizing Higher Education by taking it to the doorsteps of the learners.

Providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it, irrespective of age, region or formal
qualifications.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

1.NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

     The National Service Scheme (NSS) of the Periyar University has 110 Units in 35 colleges with 11,000 volunteers. NSS Units are a source of strength to Periyar University. NSS volunteers are involved in literacy programmes, health and hygiene, community services, village re-construction, mass tree planting, environmental protection and social awareness programmes.

a.Asset Creation:

    As on date, the NSS volunteers both in special camping and regular activities have generated tangible social assets like check dams, water tanks, bus shelters, desilting of canals and ponds, white washing of school building, sanitary latrines, etc. to the value of over one Crore. Over 1500 NSS Volunteers donated blood to sick persons.

b.Adoption of Villages:

    Under NSS Special Camping programmes, so far, 110 villages have been adopted by the NSS units of various colleges and the villages were given awareness programmes about Health and Hygiene, the importance of girl child education, women development, self help group, skill development, etc. Communal harmony has been spread in villages. Various Government Welfare Programmes are being made known to the poor villagers and helped to seek government help.

c.National Recognition:

    The NSS Volunteers of Periyar University won National recognition for outstanding services. Thiru. P. Gnanasekaran participated in the Republic Day Parade held at New Delhi on 26th January 2005. Thiru. D.K. Paranitharan won the Best NSS Volunteer State Award on 24.09.2004.

2.YOUTH RED CROSS SOCIETY:

     To protect human life and uphold dignity among student youth, Periyar University has started Youth Red Cross Society (YRC) units in 33 Arts and Science Colleges affiliated to Periyar University and 24 Polytechnic Colleges within Periyar University area. The YRC volunteers are involved in "Organizing Blood Donation Camps", "Aids Awareness Campaign", "First-Aid Training Programmes" and other health and family welfare related programmes.

    Periyar University has brought out a "Blood Donors Directory" containing the name, address and blood group of the donors residing within Periyar University area for the benefit of needy patients. In continuation, Periyar University also brought out a "Blood Donors Directory- Vol-II" with additional number of donors to help the society.

3. RED RIBBON CLUB:

     The Red Ribbon Club of Periyar University has been formed on 28-07-2005 to create awareness among the student youth in higher education about the motto of HIV/AIDS/STD. The Red Ribbon Club is the first of its kind in Tamilnadu. The Red Ribbon Club of Periyar University has proposed to conduct a workshop on Red Ribbon Club Management for the Red Ribbon Club Programme Officers of Periyar University.

4. PERIYAR UNIVERSITY'S ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF TSUNAMI:
      The recent Tsunami in Tamil Nadu worst hit the Nagapattinam District killing thousands of people. The Periyar University sent a team of volunteers to render relief service to the victims of Tsunami. The Vice-Chancellor, Periyar University presented Rs. 15.5 lakhs to the Chief Minister for the Tsunami Relief Operation of the State Government.

5.NATIONAL CADET CORPS (NCC):

     The motto of NCC is "Unity and Discipline". The main aim of NCC is to develop the qualities of Character, Courage, Comradeship, Discipline, Leadership and Sportsmanship among the youth to make them useful citizen. With this aim the Tamil Nadu Directorate of NCC started 6 Groups.The Periyar University belongs to the Coimbatore Group. There are 10 Army Units and 2 Air Wing units in 10 Colleges with 1200 volunteers. NCC volunteers are involved in several social awareness programmes such as adult education, anti dowry drive, anti malaria drive, national integration, environment conservation and wild life