Periyar University

To apply for Periyar University MSc admission, the first step is to pass the eligibility criteria as per the university's norms. Aspirants who passed graduation in BCA/ BSc in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Technology/ Mathematics or any other equivalent degree in the respective subjects from any university accepted by Syndicate are eligible to apply for this course. Admission to MSc at Periyar University is both merit & entrance-based.For admission to MSc courses taught at the university's department and Periyar University Centre for Postgraduate and Research Studies, candidates are required to pass the university-based entrance exam. However, direct admission is offered to the Industry-Academia Collaborative Programme of MSc in Data Science and other MSc courses offered at the affiliated colleges of Periyar University. Admission to these courses are done based on merit obtained in the last qualifying exam. At last, aspirants are required to fill an online application form with paying an application fee of INR 354. Further, they need to submit the application form offline with attested documents to the concerned department of Periyar University. 

The Periyar University admissions are based on applicants' merit, entrance exam score, academic records, fulfilment of eligibility criteria, and seat intake. Candidates are required to meet the course-specific minimum eligibility conditions and the selection criteria as well. Depending upon the applied course, further rounds of admissions are carried out. More details related to the Periyar University admission process are provided below:STEP 1: Periyar University Application Process 2024Candidates must fill an online application form with all the relevant details along with paying an application fee and submit the form at the Head Office of Periyar University.STEP 2: Periyar University Entrance ExamThere are different schools and departments in the university through which the courses are offered. Each department conducts an entrance test for UG/PG course admission. Candidates seeking admission have to appear for the test and score good marks to be eligible to take admission.STEP 3: Selection RoundsThe seats are allotted to eligible students based on the last qualifying exam or the entrance test. For courses like MBA, applicants have to appear for group discussions and personal interviews after the entrance test as well.STEP 4: Payment of Admission Fee & Admission ConfirmationThe shortlisted students have to pay the admission fees within the time prescribed by the university. Students must pay the fee on time to confirm their seats.

Yes, Periyar University conducted its department-wise entrance exam for multiple courses. For all the on-campus PG courses such as MBA, MA, MSc, MCom, etc., qualifying for the respective entrance exam is mandatory. Some of the courses are also taught at the "Periyar University Centre for Post-Graduate and Research Studies", admission to such courses is also done based on the entrance exam conducted by the respective centre. There are some courses that are exempted from the entrance exam and offered direct admission. Find them below:Industry-Academica Collaborative ProgrammeBVocCertificate CoursesDiploma CoursesFive-year Integrated Courses

Peiyar University admissions 2023 for all UG and PG courses are open. Currently, the university is accepting the applications of candidates for all its courses. However, the last date has already been extended many times on the official website. As per the latest notification released on the official website of Periyar University, the last date of application has been extended from May 31 to June 15. This date is applicable for all the on-campus courses offered at the university's departments. Interested candidates may visit the official website and apply for the course of their choice before passing the deadline.