Periyar University, Periyar Institute of Distance Educationwas established in the year 2001 and is located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. The college affiliated to Periyar University has been accredited by NAAC with a grade of A++ and is also approved by UGC. The university has been ranked 59th by NIRF 2023. The college offers courses like B.Voc, B.Ed, MA, MCA, M.Sc, MBA, M.Tech, BA, M.Com, Diploma, BBA, B.Com, certificate and diploma programs. Admission to all the courses is merit-based.

PRIDE offers MBA course for a duration of two years. The course fee is INR 26,110 for the first year. The top recruiting companies are, Capgemini, Hinduja Global Solutions, Eureka Forbes, Equitas, IDBI Federal Bank Ltd, TVS Training and Services (ICICI, HDFC, AXIS), Infoline and many more.

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The university also provides various scholarships to the students like Dr Ambedhkar and Rajaji Meritorious Scholarship, university research fellowship, tuition fee waiver scheme, partial travel financial support, NGO scholarship, and various other government scholarships. The college provides all the necessary facilities to its students like an auditorium, post office, bank, seminar halls, food court, sports facilities, transport facilities, health care centre, hostel facility, student amenity centre, wi-fi and parking facilities.

PRIDE Highlights

Established Year 2001
Type Public
Affiliated to Periyar University
Approved by UGC
Top Courses MBA, BCA, M.Tech, B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Voc, BBA,
Admission Criteria Merit Based
Top Recruiters Capgemini, Tata Consultancy Services, Hinduja Global Solutions, Eureka Forbes, Equitas, IDBI Federal Bank Ltd
Scholarships Available (Merit & Need Based)
Facilities Post office, bank, seminar halls, food court

PRIDE FAQs

Ques. Where is Periyar Institute of Distance Education located?

Ans. PRIDE is located in Salem, Tamil Nadu.

Ques. What are courses offered by Periyar Institute of Distance Education?

Ans. The courses offered by PRIDE are B.Voc, B.Ed, MA, MCA, M.Sc, MBA, M.Tech, BA, M.Com, Diploma, BBA, B.Com, certificate and diploma programs

Ques. How can the students contact Periyar Institute of Distance Education?

Ans. The students can contact Periyar Institute of Distance Education through their contact number, that is, 0427-234576.

Ques. What are the facilities offered by Periyar Institute of Distance Education?

Ans. The facilities offered by Periyar Institute of Distance Education are an auditorium, hostel facilities post office, bank, seminar halls, food court, sports facilities, transport facilities, health care centre, student amenity centre, wi-fi and parking facilities.

Ques. What are the scholarships provided by Periyar Institute of Distance Education?

Ans. The scholarships provided by Periyar Institute of Distance Education are Dr Ambedhkar and Rajaji's Meritorious Scholarship, university research fellowship, tuition fee waiver scheme, partial travel financial support, NGO scholarship, and various other government scholarships.