Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

at Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University offers MBA course for a duration of two years. MBA (General) course is approved by AICTE. Apart from MBA (General) course, the university also offers MBA in Export Management. According to media reports, a total of 20 students of the Energy Science and Technology Department received a package of INR 3.6 LPA during Periyar University placements 2023. Apart from this, according to Periyar University NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during Periyar University PG 2-year placements 2022 stood at INR 3 LPA, respectively.

Also, Periyar University Salem offers scholarships to PG students under the Free Education Scholarship scheme and various other scholarships are also offered via Government Scholarship schemes.

Periyar University offers admission to MBA (General) and MBA (Export Management) courses. To join MBA at Periyar University, candidates have to go through a selection process. It is inclusive of fulfilling the minimum eligibility and qualifying for the entrance exam. Aspirants who passed graduation in any stream are eligible to apply for the course. Admission to MBA course at Periyar University is completely entrance-based. Find below the admission process for MBA at Periyar University:

1. Fulfilling the eligibility criteria: Candidates must pass graduation in any stream with 50% aggregate (for MBA (General) & 55% aggregate (for Export Management). Those belonging to reserved categories must get minimum of 45% aggregate.
2. Filling the application form: An online application is required to fill before passing the deadline. Candidates must fill an online application form from the official website of Periyar University and submit the application form to the Head Office of Periyar University.

Going as per the past year trends, the TANCET score for Periyar University Cutoff 2023 for MBA is around 2775. Candidates seeking admission to Periyar University must register for TANCET and meet the outlined cutoff for admission. Periyar University admissions 2023 to MBA and MCA courses is based on TANCET Counselling 2023.

Also, Periyar University admission to MBA is subject to a valid score in MAT/ CAT. However, candidates with a valid TANCET score are granted direct admissions based on seat allotment through TANCET Counselling. 

Candidates can check the table provided below to know the eligibility criteria for MBA admissions at Periyar University:

To ascertain which university among Periyar University and Parul University is better for MBA, candidates must compare their rankings, placement record, specialisations, seat availability, etc. Given below is a brief comparison between the two well known universities for their MBA courses on the basis of parameters including, overall placement record and tuition fee:

NOTE: The above-mentioned fees are taken from official sources. They are still subject to change and, hence, are indicative.

To apply for the scholarships offered at Periyar University for the MBA programme candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria. Candidates can follow the steps given below to apply for the Periyar University Scholarship:

• Visit the official website.
• Among various scholarship schemes, check for the detailed eligibility criteria and apply accordingly.
• Submit the relevant documents and apply for the scholarship.

Periyar University MBA placement report 2024 is not released. However, as per the NIRF report 2024 available on the official website of the University, the key highlights of PG 2-year (including MBA program) placements over the past three years are presented below:

The median salary packages offered during the (PG-2 year) placement drives of Periyar University and MDI Gurgaon as per the NIRF reports have been presented in the following table:

Based on the above-mentioned placement statistics, the salary package offered at MDI Gurgaon is more than that at Periyar University.

NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.