Periyar University, Public university in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Periyar University is a state-run institution in Salem with teaching departments organized into eight schools serving over 140,000 students. The university manages 106 affiliated colleges spread across multiple districts in the region.
The government established this institution in September 1997, naming it after social reformer Thanthai Periyar E.V. Ramasamy. The founding created an educational center serving the Salem region and surrounding districts.
The university motto 'Arival Vilayum Ulagu' reflects its educational philosophy that wisdom shapes the world through knowledge development and academic excellence.
The campus is located along National Highway 7 with convenient road access for visitors. Teaching facilities spread across several locations in the area, so you can explore different sites depending on what interests you.
The institution ranks second nationwide after Mumbai University and leads Tamil Nadu state universities with its NAAC A++ grade and 3.61 CGPA score.
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