Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University – [PRIST University], Thanjavur

What's New About PRIST University Thanjavur

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University, widely known as PRIST University, is a deemed-to-be university and a prominent institution in Tamil Nadu. Ranked 8th overall and 64th for BTech in the TOI 2021 rankings, the university holds approvals from UGC, AICTE, MHRD, PCI, BCI, NCTE, and COA and is accredited by NAAC. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various fields, including Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, Arts, Commerce, Pharmacy, Law, and Agriculture. The university’s most sought-after courses include BTech, BArch, BCom, MTech, MCA, MBA, and MA.

Admissions to professional programs at PRIST University are primarily entrance-based. It accepts JEE Mains, NATA, GATE, and CAT scores for BTech, BArch, MTech, and MBA admissions, respectively. Additionally, the university conducts its own PRIST Entrance Exam (PEE) for select courses. The application process is available online, and candidates can apply through the official website before the admission deadline.

PRIST University Thanjavur Fees & Eligibility

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

PRIST University has announced admissions for its UG and PG programs. The minimum eligibility for UG courses is 10+2 qualification, while PG courses require a bachelor’s degree. Candidates can apply online or download the application form from the university’s website and send the filled form along with a demand draft and application fee to the university’s office.

Admissions are based on the candidate’s merit in the qualifying exam, along with the entrance test and interview conducted by the university.

Prist University B.Tech and B.Arch Admission 2024

Prist University offers various B.Tech and B.Arch courses in their 7 different campuses. The B.Tech programs are of 4 years duration and are offered in the following specializations:

Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich)

Course	Offered at (Campus)	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
B.Arch	Thanjavur – West, Tiruchirapalli	A pass in 10+2 (or) 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject having obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category)	NATA or University entrance
Civil Engineering	Thanjavur – West, Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Tiruchirapalli, Kumbakonam	Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subjects Obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together	JEE Main or University Exam
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich)	Thanjavur – West, Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Tiruchirapalli
Automobile Engineering (Sandwich)	Chennai
Bio-Genetics Engineering	Chennai
Bio-Medical Engineering	Chennai
Bio-Informatics Engineering	Chennai

For taking admission in B. Tech and B.Arch. courses candidate needs to appear for JEE main conducted on all India level. JEE main exam is conducted in the month of May every year for admission to different colleges across India. After the results are out the candidate needs to appear for the counselling session in which he/she can select the college and course.

Apart from JEE main university also conducts its own entrance test for selection in the month of May & June every year.

Prist University UG Admission 2024

PRIST University offers various UG courses in their 7 different campuses. The basic eligibility for these courses is to have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination.

Course	Campus	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BBA	Thanjavur – West, Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Tiruchirapalli, Kumbakonam	10+2 or equivalent	Merit in qualifying Exam
B.Sc – Agriculture	Thanjavur – West	A pass in Higher Secondary Course (HSC) under academic stream and studied either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology Or Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology Or Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Home Sciences Or A pass in Higher Secondary Course (HSC) under Vocational stream and studied Biology and Agricultural Practices as vocational subject including theory and practicals
B.Sc – Computer Science	Thanjavur – East, Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Tiruchirapalli	A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination or an Examination accepted as equivalent preferably with Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
B.Sc – Mathematics	Thanjavur – East,
B.Sc – Physics	Thanjavur – East,
B.Sc – chemistry	Thanjavur – East,	A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination or an Examination accepted as equivalent preferably with Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
B.Sc – Biochemistry	Thanjavur – East, Chennai, Puducherry,
B.Sc – Microbiology	Thanjavur – East, Chennai, Puducherry,
B.Sc – Bio-Technology	Thanjavur – East, Chennai, Puducherry,
B.C.A.	Thanjavur – East, Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Tiruchirapalli, Kumbakonam	A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination or an Examination accepted as equivalent preferably with Maths /Business Maths
B.Com.	Thanjavur – East, Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Tiruchirapalli	A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination or an Examination accepted as equivalent preferably with Accountancy, Commerce / business studies, Economics / Computer Science, Statistics/ Business Mathematics
B.A. – English	Thanjavur – East	10+2 or equivalent

University will release the merit list on the basis of marks secured by the students in the qualifying degree.

Prist University M.Tech. Admission 2024

PRIST University offers various M.Tech. courses in their 7 different campuses. The M.Tech programs are of 2 years duration, offered in the following specializations:

Structural Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Power Electronics & Drives
Communication Systems
Environmental Engineering
Manufacturing Technology
Power System Engineering

Course	Campus	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
Structural Engineering	Thanjavur – West, Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Tiruchirapalli, Kumbakonam	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field Obtained at least 50% (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) at the qualifying Examination Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational Subject Obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together	Students will be selected on the basis of their performance in the GATE exam.
Computer Science and Engineering
Power Electronics and Drives
Communication Systems
Manufacturing Technology
Environmental Engineering	Thanjavur – West,
Power System Engineering	Thanjavur – West,
Applied Electronics	Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Tiruchirapalli,
Energy Engineering	Puducherry
Embedded System	Tiruchirapalli

Those candidates who want to take admission in M. Tech program are required to appear in GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) exams conducted on all India level. GATE is conducted jointly by IITs and IISC for admission in different prestigious IITs, NITs, IIITs & other colleges for M. Tech program.

Prist University MBA and MCA Admission 2024

Prist University offers MBA and MCA courses in several disciplines in its various campuses. MBA is of 2 years and MCA is of 3 years duration. The basic eligibility is to have a bachelor’s degree.

Course	Campus	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA	Thanjavur – West, Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Tiruchirapalli,	A Pass in any recognized Bachelor’s Degree (in any Discipline) of minimum 3 years’ duration with 10+2+3 I 4years pattern. (i.e. 1Oth Std. + HSC +3 years or 4 years Degree Programme) and obtained 50% (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) at the qualifying examination as per current AICTE norms. OR A Pass in any recognized Bachelor’s Degree (in any discipline) of minimum 3 years duration with 10+3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern (i.e.10th Std. +3 years Diploma+ 3 years Degree program) and obtained 50% (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) at the qualifying Examination as per current AICTE norms	CAT Exam or Prist Entrance Exam
MCA	Thanjavur – East, Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Tiruchirapalli, Kumbakonam	A Pass in any recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration (10+2+3/4 years pattern) in any discipline with core Mathematics or Business Mathematics at +2 level OR A pass in any recognized Bachelors degree with 10+3 years Diploma + 3 years pattern with mathematics at Diploma level or Mathematics or Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level OR A Pass in any recognized Bachelors degree of minimum 3 years duration (10+2+3 pattern) in any discipline with mathematics or Statistics as any one of the subjects.

For admission to MBA, candidate needs to appear for CAT exam conducted on all India level. Apart from CAT, admission for MBA a candidate needs to appear in the entrance test conducted by the PRIST University which comprises of question based on reasoning, Mathematics, English, aptitude and general awareness. After the test candidate needs to appear for an interview and a group discussion after which he/she can confirm the admission by submitting the following documents:

Graduation marks sheet
Graduation certificate
Migration
Character certificate
Medical certificate

PRIST University PG Admission 2023

There are many courses offered by PRIST University at the postgraduate level. The basic eligibility is to have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.

Course	Campus	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
M.Sc. Mathematics	Thanjavur – East Campus	B.Sc. Mathematics or equivalent thereof	Merit in qualifying Degree
M.Sc. Physics	Thanjavur – East Campus	B.Sc. Physics with Maths and Chemistry/Computer Science as allied subjects or equivalent thereof.
M.Sc. Chemistry	Thanjavur – East Campus	B.Sc. Chemistry with Maths/Physics as one of the allied subjects or equivalent thereof.
M.Sc. Biochemistry	Thanjavur – East Campus, Chennai, Puducherry	B.Sc. Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology or in any Life Science or equivalent thereof
M.Sc. Microbiology	Thanjavur – East Campus, Chennai, Puducherry	B.Sc. Botany / Zoology / Nutrition & Dietetics /Bio-Chemistry / Biotechnology / B.Sc. Chemistry with Allied Botany or Zoology or B.Sc. Microbiology as Major or Allied subjects or equivalent thereof.
M.Sc. Biotechnology	Thanjavur – East Campus, Chennai Campus, Puducherry	B.Sc. Botany / Microbiology / Zoology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry/ Chemistry with Botany or Zoology as Allied or equivalent thereof.
M.Sc. Computer Science	Thanjavur – East Campus	B.Sc., Computer science/ Information technology / B.C.A. or equivalent thereof.
M.Ed.	Thanjavur – East Campus	50% marks or an equivalent grade in the following programmes: B.Ed., / B.A., B.Ed., / B.Sc., B.Ed., / B.EI.Ed. / D.EI.Ed. with an undergraduate degree (with 50% marks in each) ever is applicable
M.Com	Thanjavur – East Campus	Bachelor’s Degree

University will release the merit list on the basis of marks secured by the students in the qualifying degree.

Prist University Application Process 2024

Prist University follows a common application process for UG, PG courses in various specializations. In order to apply, candidates can get the application forms in person from the university’s admission office, or download the form from the university’s website. The filled in form is to be sent along with the application fee of INR 300/- for Engineering and INR 500/- for architecture courses to the following address:

The Director (Admissions)

PRIST UNIVERSITY Vallam

Thanjavur- 613403 Tamilnadu, India

Prist University Ph.D. and M.Phil Admission 2024

There are many Ph.D. and M.Phil. courses offered by PRIST University across their 7 campuses. The basic eligibility is to have a master’s degree in the relevant field.

Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
Ph.D.	Master’s degree in relevant field with at least 55% marks.	University Research Exam
M.Phil.	Master’s degree in relevant field with at least 55% marks.	University Research Exam

Application Process:

The application forms can be obtained in person from the University office on payment of INR 1000/- by cash or DD drawn in favor of ‘PRIST University’ payable at Thanjavur.

Director, Admission

PRIST University, Vallam

Thanjavur 613403

The filled in form along with the necessary documents and a DD of INR 1000/- should be sent to the University’s main campus.

Admission Process:

The admission will be granted on the basis of Entrance Test and Interview. The test will examine research aptitude, and knowledge of the subject. At the time of interview, candidates are expected to discuss their research area.

What Students Say?

likes

The staff members are friendly and supportive, creating an adaptable learning environment.

Dislikes

The university is located about 30 km from Madurai city, requiring around 40 minutes of travel, which somewhat diminishes the advantage of having a High Court nearby.

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PRIST University Thanjavur, Thanjavur Ranking 2025 In India And World

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2023 Ranking	2022 Ranking
B.Tech	–	–	#50 out of 200 in India 2022 #12th in Tamil Nadu
MBA	#74 out of 100 in India 2025 #7th in Tamil Nadu	–	#32 out of 150 in India 2022 #1st in Tamil Nadu
BBA/BMS	–	#13 out of 70 in India 2023 #2nd in Tamil Nadu	#6 out of 70 in India 2022

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Course	Fees	Eligibility	Application Date
B.Tech	₹50,000 (1st Year Fees)	10+2	30 Apr 2024
B.Sc	₹9,000 – 12,000 (1st Year Fees)	10+2	30 Apr 2024
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]	₹12,000 (1st Year Fees)	10+2	30 Apr 2024
Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA]	₹12,000 (1st Year Fees)	10+2	30 Apr 2024
Master of Business Administration [MBA]	₹50,000 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 50%	30 Apr 2024
Ph.D	₹30,000 (1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation	30 Apr 2024
M.Sc	₹10,000 – 20,000 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation	30 Apr 2024
B.Com	₹9,000 – 11,000 (1st Year Fees)	10+2	30 Apr 2024
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (English)	₹9,000 (1st Year Fees)	10+2	30 Apr 2024
Master of Arts [MA] (English)	₹10,000 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation	30 Apr 2024

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