1. Candidates must visit the following link: http://pmu.edu/UG_PG_Application.aspx in order to download the application form and the admission prospectus.
2. Fill in the application form with complete details carefully.
3. Choose to pay the application fee of Rs.600/- (Rs.500/- for SC/ST/PwD) through DD drawn in favour of “The registrar, PMU” payable at Thanjavur or online.
4. Submit the application form and keep the printed copy of the submitted application form.

Offline method:

• Candidates can obtain the prospectus and the application form by post along with a DD and a self-addressed envelope of Rs.40/- of size 28x13cm from the address given below. The envelope requesting application form may be super scribed "Request for Application Form for M.Phil./Ph.D. Admission"
• Send the completed application form to the address given below.

ADDRESS: The Registration, Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem-636011

NOTE: A DD of Rs.600/- (Rs.500/- for SC/ST) should be drawn in favour of  

The Registrar, Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem payable at Salem

Documents required

1. S.S.L.C Mark sheet

2. HSC Mark sheet

3. Degree (UG & PG) Mark sheet

4. Transfer Certificate

5. Community Certificate

6. Citizenship (Family card issued by Civil supply office)

7. Sports, NCC, and other co- and extra curricular activities

8. Medical fitness certificate and Blood group certificate

9. Passport size Photos – 5 Nos.

Minimum academic qualifications required for admission is that the candidate should possess a PG Degree / PG Diploma of two years duration recognized by the respective statutory bodies for pursuing research.

For the candidates seeking admission with Post Graduate Qualification, minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.5/10 in UG and PG for admission under OC category, and 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 5.5 is the eligibility requirement for OBC/SC/ST candidates.