Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University, also referred to as PRIST University is a deemed-to-be-university and among top Tamil Nadu institutions. PRIST University has been ranked 8th overall and 64th in BTech in TOI 2021 rankings. It has been approved by UGC, AICTE, MHRD, PCI, BCI, NCTE and COA and NAAC accredited. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses in a large number of streams like Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, Arts, Commerce, Pharmacy, Law, Agriculture etc. BTech, BArch, BCom, MTech, MCA, MBA, MA etc. are some of the topmost courses of the university. PRIST University offers primarily entrance based admissions into its professional courses. The university considers JEE Mains, NATA, GATE and CAT entrance examinations for BTech, BArch, MTech and MBA admissions respectively. The university also conducts its own entrance examination called PRIST Entrance Exam (PEE) for admissions in certain specific courses. Admission application forms are made available online each year. Applicants can check the official website of the university and apply on or before the end date of admission.

PRIST University Thanjavur Highlights 2025

Particulars	Highlights
Year of establishment	1985
Also known as	PRIST University
Campus location	Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Campus type	Private
Campus size	50 acre
Recognised by	UGC
Approved By	UGC, AICTE, MHRD, PCI, BCI, NCTE and COA
Accredited by	NAAC- ‘B’ Grade
Entrance exam accepted	JEE Main, NATA, GATE, CAT, CSIR NET, UGC NET
Mode of education	Full-time
No. of schools	6
Total number of courses	40 courses across 7 streams
Official Website	https://www.prist.ac.in/
How to reach	By Road: It's connected well by road. You may travel by bus or taxi to the campus, which is at a distance of about 10 km from the city center of Thanjavur. By Train: The closest railway station is Thanjavur Junction, approximately 10–12 km away from the university. You may hire an auto or cab from there. By Air: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) is the closest airport at a distance of about 60 km. Taxis or buses are available from the airport to Thanjavur.

PRIST University Thanjavur Rankings

PRIST University has been accorded significant rankings across different academic streams by prominent sources such as Times B School and TOI. The table below reflects its performance in overall, B.Tech, and BBA/ BBM streams.

S.No	Ranking Category	Year	Ranking Body	Rank
1	Overall Category	2022	Times B School	32
2	Overall Performance	2021	TOI	8
3	B.Tech	2021	TOI	64
4	Overall (Tamil Nadu)	2021	TOI	1
5	B.Tech (Tamil Nadu)	2021	TOI	13
6	BBA/ BBM	2021	TOI	8
7	BBA (All-India Ranking)	—	—	5
8	Engineering (Tamil Nadu State)	—	—	11

PRIST University Thanjavur Courses Offered 2025

PRIST University Thanjavur provides a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses in many disciplines. The eligibility for all the courses is different, with admission through entrance examinations such as JEE Mains, NATA, GATE, CAT, or merit. The courses, duration, eligibility, and selection process are provided in the table below.

Course	Duration	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
B.Tech	4 Years	10+2 with minimum 45% aggregate marks with PCM	JEE Mains / PEE
B.Arch	5 Years	10+2 / 10+3 / IB Diploma with 50% marks and Mathematics as a compulsory subject	NATA / PEE
B.Sc	3 Years	10+2 or equivalent in relevant discipline	Merit Based
BCA	3 Years	10+2 with Chemistry / Physics / Maths / Biology / Computer Science	Merit Based
B.Com LLB	5 Years	10+2 or equivalent from a recognized institute	Merit Based
B.Ed	2 Years	Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with 45% & two school subjects at graduation level	PEE
M.Tech	2 Years	BE/BTech or equivalent with 50% aggregate marks	GATE / PEE
MBA	2 Years	Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate marks in any discipline	CAT / PEE
M.Sc	2 Years	B.Sc or equivalent in relevant discipline	Merit Based
MCA	3 Years	Bachelor’s degree with Math/Business Math at 10+2 level	PEE

PRIST University Thanjavur Admission 2025

Admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. courses. The PRIST University admission to UG and PG courses depends on the candidate's performance in the qualifying examination. The selection process of the PRIST University for the Ph.D. course is carried out based on the candidate's performance in the entrance test and the interview held by the University. The candidates should fulfill the eligibility requirements prior to applying for any course. PRIST University provides students with both online and offline application options for admission into different courses.

Online Application Process

The candidate must visit the official website of the university.
The candidate must fill in the application form with all the necessary details.
Then the candidate must upload all the required documents.
Finally, the candidate must submit the application form after paying the PRIST University application fee.

PRIST University Thanjavur Placements

PRIST University possesses a separate training and placement cell that mentors the students during the placement drive. Candidates are placed every year in some of the best recruiting organizations with good salary packages. Following are the placement highlights of the university:

Approximately 80-85% of the students get placed annually in some of the best companies.

The maximum package given to students varies between INR 5 LPA - INR 6.5 LPA and the minimum CTC given to students is approximately INR 1.3 LPA.

Some of the best hiring companies are ABT Maruti, Acurus Solutions, Apollo Pharmacy, SourceHOV, KRA Systems, Sharda Motors, VEESONS, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Talent Pro, Infosys, HCL BPO, Forebrain, iKYA, TCS, Reliance Ltd etc.

PRIST University Thanjavur Scholarship 2025

PRIST University offers scholarships to the applicants based on their academic records, financial status, economic conditions and other parameters. Besides these scholarships, applicants are also eligible to apply for other scholarships available from state or central government. The details are as follows:

Special scholarships are given to SC/ ST students and EWS students who perform well in the last qualifying tests. These students receive concessions in the fee ranging from 50% to 100% based on their merit score.
Students can also take bank loan facilities as per their eligibility.
PhD Scholarship, Tamil Nadu: Candidates with above 60% aggregate marks at postgraduate level are eligible for this scholarship.
EVR Nagammai Scholarship, Tamil Nadu: Girl candidates who study postgraduate degree courses in Arts and Science are eligible to receive this scholarship.

PRIST University Thanjavur Facilities

PRIST University Thanjavur provides a variety of contemporary facilities to provide a comfortable and enriching campus life for its students. From basic services such as hostels, transport, and cafeteria to wellness and cultural facilities like a yoga center, art gallery, and museum, the university strives to facilitate both academic and personal growth.

Yoga Center
ATM
Cafeteria
Hostel
Transport
Museum
Art Gallery

PRIST University Thanjavur FAQs 2025

PRIST is an acronym for Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology.

PRIST University is situated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

Yes, PRIST University is recognized by UGC and approved by AICTE, MHRD, PCI, BCI, NCTE, COA. It is accredited with a 'B' Grade by NAAC.

JEE Main, NATA, GATE, CAT, CSIR NET, UGC NET, and the PRIST Entrance Exam (PEE) for various courses by PRIST University.

Some of the most popular courses are B.Tech, B.Arch, MBA, M.Tech, B.Sc, MCA, and B.Com LLB.

You can apply both online through the official website or offline by filling up the application form and documents and submitting them along with the application fee.

Approximately 80–85% of students get placed every year, and the salary packages are in the range of INR 1.3 LPA to INR 6.5 LPA.

Yes, scholarships are provided to meritorious, SC/ST, and EWS students by the university. State government scholarships such as PhD Scholarship and EVR Nagammai Scholarship are also offered.

Facilities are offered in the form of hostels, cafeteria, ATM, yoga center, museum, art gallery, and transport services.

It is road-accessible, with Thanjavur Junction 10–12 km away, and the closest airport Tiruchirappalli International Airport, approximately 60 km from campus.

Year	Rank Title	Rank	Category
2022	Times-2022	#50	B.E. / B.Tech
2022	Times-2022	#32	MBA/PGDM
2023	Times-2023	#13	BBA