PERIYAR INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (PRIDE)

Periyar University, Salem - 11, Tamilnadu

Eligibility for admission to the Programmes offered
Sl. U.G. PROGRAMMES (3 YEARS) ELIGIBILITY
No
1. B.A. Tamil / English / Hindi / Sanskrit / History /
Political Science / Education / Economics / Public
+ 2 Pass with relevant subject or its equivalent
Administration / Jour & Mass Comm / B.Com /
B.Com. Co-operation / B.Lit. Tamail.
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 / Passed the Higher Secondary Examination (Academic or
Networking / Tele - Communication 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 +2 Pass in with Biology, Physics and Chemistry Biological
Science sciences (Academic / Vocational stream)
9. B.Sc. Computer Science / Information Technology +2 Pass in with Mathematics or Business mathematics or
Mathematics / Tele – Communication / BCA 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 A pass in the Higher secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern)
Communication
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 Any Degree of recognized Universities
Management / Hospital Management / Hotel and
Tourism Management / Human Resource Management
/ Airline and Airport Management.
16. M.Sc. M.Sc. IT Any Degree of recognized Universities
17. M.Sc. Computer Science 1. UG in Computer Science/Computer Application/
Information Technology / Computer Technology.
2. B.Com (CA) with Mathematics
3. Undergone 10+2+3 pattern with Computer Science as a
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 Any Degree of recognized Universities
Communication / Public Administration / Sociology /
Human Resource Management / Rural Development /
Psychology / Political Science / Social Welfare
Administration.
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 Any Degree of recognized Universities

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. Journalism and Mass Communication / Hospital

Management / Computer Aided Design (CAD) /
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) / Business
Diploma Management / Early Child Care Education / Air + 2 Pass or it’s equivalent
Hostess / Air Hostess and Flight / Cruise /
Stewardship / Professional Diploma in Multimedia /
Retail Management.
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 +2 Pass
Technology / Tourism Management / Personnel
Management
49. Diploma N.G.O Management/Population Studies / Traffic
Education and Road Safety / Health and Sanitation / 10th Pass
Rural Development / DTP Operator / Mobile Phone
Servicing
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (2 YEAR)
50.
Diploma Arts & Crafts / 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 /
10th Pass
NGO Management
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (1YEAR)
53.
Certificate 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 – Any Degree
Communication / International Business /
Guidance and Counseling
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 Any Degree
P.G. Diploma in Personal Management
P.G. Diploma in Labour Law
P.G. Diploma in Labour and Social Welfare
58. P.G. Diploma P.G. Diploma in Health and Sanitation Any Degree with Biological Background

Note: 1. Any degree means – Bachelor’s degree after plus 2 of any recognized University (10+2+3 year’s
pattern).
2. +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
programmes without assigning any reasons).

* Eligibility for Admission to B.A./B.Sc./B.Com

1. Higher Secondary School Examination (Plus 2 or XII Std. including vocational programmes) conducted by the
Government.
2. Pre-University Examination of any University or an Examination equivalent there conducted by any other statutory
recognized University /Board.
3. Intermediate Examination of any recognized University in India or of the commonwealth nations.
4. The IAF Educational Test for promotion to the Rank of Corporal conducted by the Directorate of Education, Air Head
Quarters, New Delhi / or any other similar equivalent fests conducted by Defence organizations including BSF / CIS /
Paramilitary.
5. The Higher Secondary Certificate Examinations conducted by any of the State/Central Statutory Boards of Higher
Education in India provided the holder is declared eligible to join the Degree Course in the University concerned and
provided the holder also satisfies the age rule.
6. Indian School Certificate Examination conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New
Delhi. A pass in one or more sittings. (i.e., in compartment) provided the candidates has been declared to have
qualified with a minimum of FIVE subjects of which English should be one and satisfies the age rule prescribed by the
University.
7. The 12 Year School Diploma of High School / Graduation conducted by the any International Schools.
8. A pass in the following examinations conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training of any State /
Central Govt. / UT.
a. The two year Diploma Course in Commercial Practice or Diploma in Modern Office Practice.
b. Pre _ Technical Examination.
c. I and II Diploma Examination.
d. Three _ year Diploma (after X Std) _ Civil, Mechanical, electrical, Electronics, Textile, Fisheries, Commerce,
Architecture, Computer Science, Catering Technology etc.
9. a) National Defence Academy A pass as the Academic Examination
b) Indian Military Academy at the end of the first two years of Training.

Note: Candidates should provide the original certificates for admission.

Applicants already pursuing a degree course in this university / Distance Education or elsewhere are NOT eligible for
admission to any other degree course in the Directorate of Distance Education, except for certificate / Diploma
Courses.