About
Periyar University is a university in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1997. It is named after social reformer Thanthai Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. The University Grants Commissions, New Delhi bestowed 2f status in 1998 and 12(B) status in 2005 to the university. It is accredited by NAAC with 'A++' grade. It has been awarded a cumulative grade point avera...
Periyar University is a university in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1997. It is named after social reformer Thanthai Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. The University Grants Commissions, New Delhi bestowed 2f status in 1998 and 12(B) status in 2005 to the university. It is accredited by NAAC with 'A++' grade. It has been awarded a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.61 out of 4 points. University ranked Second in India only after to Mumbai University and First in Tamil Nadu among State Universities. Periyar University is the first State University to rank "A++" grade.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 65535 worldwide in 1 ranking system
Ranked in 2 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
2 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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| Materials Science | =906 | 22.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,222 | 22.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Periyar University?
Periyar University's performance in the latest university rankings: US News Rank =2,005.
When was Periyar University founded?
Periyar University was founded in 1997.
What are the top subjects at Periyar University?
Top subjects at Periyar University include: Materials Science, Chemistry.
Where is Periyar University located?
Periyar University is located in Salem, India.