Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE) – Correspondence Course
The Periyar University has established a directorate for distance education namely PERIYAR INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (PRIDE). The PRIDE has been started functioning from the year 2001 – 2002. The PRIDE offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The course materials are supplied to the students well in advance. The Periyar University has also introduced University Industry Collaborative Programs through PRIDE from 2010 – 2011 to offer job related programs and to cater the industrial needs of the students.
Course offered and Eligibility for admission to the Program
| Sl. No | U.G. PROGRAMMES (3 YEARS) | ELIGIBILITY | |
| 1. | B.A. | Tamil / English / Hindi / Sanskrit / History / Political Science / Education / Economics / Public Administration / Jour & Mass Comm / B.Com / B.Com. Co-operation / B.Lit. Tamail. | + 2 Pass with relevant subject or its equivalent |
| 2. | B.Com | (Corporate Secretaryship) | Passed Higher Secondary Examination (Academic or Vocational Stream) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu or an Examination accepted as equivalent thereto by the Syndicate. |
| 3. | B.A. | Astrology | Pass in 10+2 / 10+3 Years Diploma |
| 4. | B.A. | Sociology / Home Science / Psychology | + 2 Pass or its equivalent |
| 5. | B.B.A. | B.B.A / Banking / Sales and Marketing / Hardware / Networking / Tele – Communication | Passed the Higher Secondary Examination (Academic or Vocational Stream) 10+3 Years Diploma |
| 6. | B.Sc. | Chemistry / Physics | +2 Pass in Chemistry and Physics and any one of the following subjects namely Maths, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology or Biology shall be eligible for admission into B.Sc., course in Chemistry. |
| 7. | B.Sc. | Botany / Zoology / Home Science | +2 Pass in with Biology, Physics and Chemistry Academic or vocational stream with Botany(or) Biology, Home Science |
| 8. | B.Sc. | Microbiology / Bio – Technology /Environmental Science | +2 Pass in with Biology, Physics and Chemistry Biological sciences (Academic / Vocational stream) |
| 9. | B.Sc. | Computer Science / Information Technology Mathematics / Tele – Communication / BCA | +2 Pass in with Mathematics or Business mathematics or Computer Science or Statistics (Academic stream or Vocational stream) |
| 10. | B.Sc. | Hotel Management & Tourism / Yoga | + 2 Pass with relevant subject or its equivalent |
| 11. | B.Sc. | Geography / Aviation and Tourism/ Visual Communication | A pass in the Higher secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) |
| 12. | B.Sc. | Textile and Fashion Design | HSC/Polytechnic passed, Diploma awarded by State Board of Technical Education, Government of Tamilnadu |
| UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMME (1 YEARS) | |||
| 13. | B.L.I.S | Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.S.) | Any recognized Bachelor Degree |
| P.G – PROGRAMME (3 YEARS) | |||
| 14. | M.C.A | Master of Computer Application | B.C.A, B.E degree in any branch (or) B.Sc. Mathematics /Statistics/Computer Science/ Applied Science/Computer Technology / Applied Geology (or) B.Sc. Physics / Chemistry/ Electronics /B.Com, BBM, with a Study of Mathematics or Statistics for two semester (or) Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications/Computer Science approved by this University. |
P.G. PROGRAMMES (2 YEARS) | |||
| 15. | M.B.A. | Master of Business Administration / International Business / Banking Management / Textile Management / Marketing Management / Finance Management / Logistics & Supply Chain Management / Transport Management / Hospital Management / Hotel and Tourism Management / Human Resource Management / Airline and Airport Management. | Any Degree of recognized Universities |
| 16. | M.Sc. | M.Sc. IT | Any Degree of recognized Universities |
| 17. | M.Sc. | Computer Science |
Major subject/B.Sc. Mathematics/ B.Sc. (Chemistry or Physics) with Mathematics as one of the ancillary subjects / B.Sc., (Electronics & Communication) / B.Sc., (Electronics) / B.Sc., IT, Statistics |
| 18. | M.A. | Tamil / History / Human Rights / Journalism & Mass Communication / Public Administration / Sociology / Human Resource Management / Rural Development / Psychology / Political Science / Social Welfare Administration. | Any Degree of recognized Universities |
| 19. | MSW | Master of Social Work (MSW) | Any Degree of recognized Universities |
| 20. | M.A. | Home Science | Degrees in B.Sc. Home Science / B.Sc. Degree in relevant discipline (preferred) or any UG Degree, approved by the Association of Indian Universities are eligible to seek admission. |
| 21. | M.A. | Geography | Candidates who have passed the B.A./B.Sc. Degree Examination of this University with Geography as the main subject of study (or) Graduate in any faculty (viz) Arts, Science, Commerce, Languages, Law, Engineering in (Regular Stream (10+2+3 Pattern) |
| 22. | M.A. | Education | Any Degree with B.Ed. |
| 23. | M.A. | English | Any Degree with Part II English |
| 24. | M.A. | Economics | A candidate who has passed B.A., Economics , B.Com or Cooperation or B.B.M. or .B.B.A or B.Sc. Mathematics or Statistics and Professional Degree Examination of Periyar University or an examination of some other university accepted by the syndicate as equivalent. |
| 25. | M.A. | Hindi | A Pass in B.A. Hindi Degree or A Pass in any Degree (10+2+3 Years) from any University Language Part-I in Hindi or A Pass in any Degree (10+2+3 Years) from any University with Rastrabhasha Praveen of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai. |
| 26. | M.Com | Commerce | (a). B.Com / B.Com (CA) (or) (b). Any other degree with one paper in Accountancy. |
| 27. | M.Sc. | Physics | B.Sc., Degree Examination in Branch III Physics Main or B.Sc., in Applied Physics or B.Sc., Physics-(Vocational) |
| 28. | M.Sc. | Chemistry | B.Sc., degree examination with specialization such as Industrial chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or any other specialization in Chemistry |
| 29. | M.Sc. | Mathematics | B.Sc. Mathematics / B.Sc. Mathematics (Computer Applications) degree of this University or any of the above degree of any other University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto, subject to such condition as may be prescribed therefore shall be permitted |
| 30. | M.Sc. | Zoology | Passed in B.Sc., Zoology / Advanced Zoology / Animal Sciences |
| 31. | M.Sc. | Botany | B.Sc., Botany with any Ancillary Subject |
| 32. | M.Sc. | Microbiology | Bachelor degree in Science with Microbiology / Botany / Zoology / Environmental Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Home Science / Nutrition and Dietetics / B.Sc., MLT / Genetics / Bio-informatics / Marine Biology or a Bachelor degree in Agriculture / Animal Science / Medicine or Veterinary Science / Pharmacy and including Indian Forms of Medicines and Homeopathy degree |
| 33. | M.Sc. | Biotechnology | Bachelor degree in Science with Biotechnology / Botany / Zoology / Biology / Microbiology / Microbial Gene technology / Bioinstrumentation / Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Agriculture / Marine Biology / Home Science / Farm Science / Nutrition and Dietetics / Integrated Biology / Plant Science / Animal Science / Fisheries Science / Aquaculture / Mathematics with Physics, Chemistry as Ancillary / Medical Lab Technology / MBBS / BDS / B. Pharm / BSMS |
| 34. | M.Sc. | Environmental Science | Bachelor degree in Science with Environmental Sciences / Botany / Zoology! Biotechnology/Biochemistry / Chemistry / Home Sciences/ Nutrition and Dietetics! B.Sc., MLT / Genetics / Bio-informatics/ Marine Biology or a Bachelor degree in Agriculture / Animal Science/ Medicine or Veterinary Sciences / Pharmacy and including Indians Farms of Medicines and Homeopathy degree |
| 35. | M.Sc. | Electronics | B.Sc., Electronics and Communication / B.Sc. Tele – Communication / B.Sc. (Electronics) / B.Sc. (Physics) / B.Sc. (Instrumentation) / B.Sc. (Industrial Electronics). / B.Sc. (Biomedical Instrumentation) / B.Sc. (Computer Science) / B.C.A. |
| 36. | M.Sc. | Geography | Undergone 10+2+3 pattern B.Sc., Geography / Geology of recognized universities |
| 37. | M.Sc. | Tele – Communication | B.Sc., (Tele – Communication) / B.Sc., Electronics and Communication B.Sc. (Electronics) / B.Sc. (Physics) / B.Sc. (Instrumentation) / B.Sc. (Industrial Electronics). / B.Sc. (Biomedical Instrumentation) / B.Sc. Computer Science / B.C.A. |
| 38. | M.Sc. | Yoga | B.Sc. with relevant subject or its equivalent |
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME (1 YEAR) | |||
| 39. | M.L.I.S | Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S) | B.L.I.S. or B.Lib. or it’s equivalent |
LATERAL ENTRY | |||
| 40. | B.C.A. Lateral Entry – II Year | Polytechnic Diploma in any stream of 3 years duration after 10th standard | |
| 41. | MCA Lateral Entry to III Year | M.Sc.(IT) / Computer Science / Software or its equivalent | |
| 42. | M.C.A/M.Sc.(IT) Lateral Entry II Year | PGDCA / PG Diploma in IT / Comp Science from any recognized University or Institution recognized by the Syndicate / DOEACC’A level | |
| 43. | M.A. Education Lateral Entry II Year | Master Degree with B.Ed. | |
DIPLOMA 1 YEAR PROGRAMMES | |||
| 44. | Diploma | Journalism and Mass Communication / Hospital Management / Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) / Business Management / Early Child Care Education / Air Hostess / Air Hostess and Flight / Cruise / Stewardship / Professional Diploma in Multimedia / Retail Management. | + 2 Pass or it’s equivalent |
| 45. | Diploma | Sericulture / Mushroom Culture / Apiculture | A candidate who have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (Academic Stream) conducted by the government of Tamilnadu or an examination as equivalent to 10,+2 course including CBSE. |
| 46. | Diploma | Beauty Care | Any candidate passed +2 examinations or any UG degree, approved by the Association of Indian Universities are eligible to seek admission. |
| 47. | Diploma | Fire and Safety / Labour Law / Labour Social Welfare | 10 +2 any 3 Years Diploma or any Science or Engineering Graduate |
| 48. | Diploma | Leather Designing / Jewellary Design / Apparel and Fashion Design / Hotel Management & Catering Technology / Tourism Management / Personnel Management | +2 Pass |
| 49. | Diploma | N.G.O Management/Population Studies / Traffic Education and Road Safety / Health and Sanitation / Rural Development / DTP Operator / Mobile Phone Servicing | 10th Pass |
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (2 YEAR) | |||
| 50. | Diploma | Medical Laboratory Technology / Radio Imaging Technology / Arts & Crafts / Refraction Optometry Technology / Yoga | + 2 Pass or it’s equivalent |
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (6 MONTHES) | |||
| 51. | Certificate | Auto CAD & CATIA / Auto CAD & UNI Graphics | + 2 Pass or it’s equivalent |
| 52. | Certificate | Women Empowerment Through Self Help Groups / NGO Management | 10th Pass |
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (1YEAR) | |||
| 53. | Certificate | Laboratory Technology / Radio Imaging Technology / Air Hostess / Retail Management | 10th Pass |
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (1 YEAR) | |||
| 54. | P.G. Diploma | PGDCA / Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) / Hotel Management and Tourism / Journalism and Mass Communication / Business Management / Tele – Communication / International Business / Guidance and Counseling | Any Degree |
| 55. | P.G. Diploma | Biotechnology | B.Sc. Agriculture / Biochemistry / Physics / Chemistry / Microbiology/ Zoology / Bio-Technology / Bioinformatics / Biology or it’s Equivalents |
| 56. | P.G. Diploma | Bio – Informatics | B.Sc. Agriculture / Biochemistry / Physics / Chemistry / Microbiology / Zoology / Bioinformatics / BCA with main Biology Subject XII Level |
| 57. | P.G. Diploma | P.G. Diploma in Rural Development P.G. Diploma in Personal Management P.G. Diploma in Labour Law P.G. Diploma in Labour and Social Welfare | Any Degree |
| 58. | P.G. Diploma | P.G. Diploma in Health and Sanitation | Any Degree with Biological Background |
Note:
- Any degree means – Bachelor’s degree after plus 2 of any recognized University (10+2+3 year’s pattern).
- +2 pass means – Pass in Higher Secondary education or an examination accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto
(The Director of the PRIDE reserves the right to make decisions and alternations in all administrative and technical transactions without prior intimation. The University has the right to wind up any of the programs without assigning any reasons).
For more information visit the website: https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in
Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE)
Periyar University, Directorate for Distance Education, Salem – 636011, Tamil Nadu, India, Ph: 0427-2345766, 2345520, website: https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in