Periyar Maniammai University offers scholarships up to INR 2.5 crore to students enrolled in UG and PG courses based on merit, women empowerment, first-generation graduates, differently abled candidates, sportspersons, wards of employees, siblings, alumni, and students from rural or special backgrounds. The university also offers scholarships of up to 100% to eligible students.
UG scholarships include the Jyotirao Phule Scholarship for Periyar Pinchu, Savitribai Phule Scholarship, Pulavar G. Imayavaramban Scholarship, Thalabathi Pattukottai Azhagiri Samy Scholarship, and Puratchi Kavignar Bharathidasan Sports Scholarship. PG scholarships include the Puthiya Paarvai Dr. Natarajan Merit Scholarship, Arignar Anna Scholarship, Dr. Kalaignar Karunanidhi Scholarship for Differently Abled Students, and the Swamy Kaivalyam Scholarship for Students from PMIST.
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Periyar Maniammai University Scholarship Overview 2026
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) offers a comprehensive scholarship for 2026 aimed at making education accessible and affordable for deserving students. Periyar Maniammai University provides scholarships worth up to INR 2.5 crore across various categories, including merit, socio-economic background, sports, and special groups. These scholarships remain valid throughout the programme. Refer to the table below for the Periyar University scholarship details:
| Particulars | Details |
| Scholarship Provider | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) |
| Maximum Scholarship Value | Up to INR 2,50,00,000 (for eligible students) |
| Scholarship Duration | Valid throughout the programme |
| Continuation Criteria | All-pass status and minimum 80% attendance in the previous academic year |
| Refund Condition | Entire scholarship amount must be refunded if the student discontinues the programme |
| Decision Authority | Scholarship decisions are final and subject to PMIST management approval |
| Scholarship Categories | Merit, Single Parent, PMIST Ward, First Graduate, Destitute Women, Sister Institutions, Sports, Physically Challenged, Alumni, Women, Farmers & Weavers, PMIST Employee Blood Relations |
| Objective of Scholarships | To promote accessible and affordable education for deserving students |
Periyar Maniammai University UG Scholarship
Periyar Maniammai University offers scholarships to undergraduate students under various schemes such as the Periyar Education COVID Scholarship (PECS), Annai E.V.R. Nagammaiar Scholarship for Women, Sir A.T. Panner Selvam Merit Scholarship, and many more. The scholarship amount is up to 100%, depending on the scholarship category, gender, and course. Refer to the table below for Periyar University UG scholarship details:
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship / Award Given |
| Periyar Education COVID Scholarship (PECS) | Children of families affected due to COVID-19 joining B.Tech (Regular) programmes | 100% tuition fee waiver (first year only) |
| Annai E.V.R. Nagammaiar Scholarship for Women | Women students who are school toppers in HSC (except Architecture) | 100% tuition fee (School 1st Rank), 50% (2nd/3rd Rank), 25% (4th/5th Rank) |
| Sir A.T. Panner Selvam Merit Scholarship | HSC marks ≥70% or IIT JEE Main percentile ≥60 (except Architecture) | 100% tuition fee (≥90% / ≥80 percentile), 50% (80–90%), 25% (70–80%) |
| Dr. C. Natesanar Scholarship (NCC / Ex-Servicemen) | NCC ‘A’ certificate holders, widows, dependants of ex-service/service personnel | INR 20,000 (B.Tech), INR 5,000 (B.Arch / B.Sc A&M / B.Sc B.Ed), INR 3,000 (other UG courses) per year |
| Dr. T.M. Nair Scholarship for Differently Abled Students | Differently abled students enrolled in UG or integrated programmes | INR 20,000 / INR 5,000 / INR 3,000 per year (course-wise) |
| Annai E.V.R. Maniammaiar Scholarship (First Generation Graduate) | First-generation graduates in the family | INR 20,000 / INR 5,000 / INR 3,000 per year (course-wise) |
| Jyotirao Phule Scholarship for Periyar Pinchu | Students qualifying under Periyar Pinchu category | INR 20,000 / INR 5,000 / INR 3,000 per year (course-wise) |
| Savitribai Phule Scholarship (Sister Institutions) | Students from PMIST sister institutions (except Architecture) | INR 20,000 / INR 5,000 / INR 3,000 per year |
| Pulavar G. Imayavaramban Scholarship (Siblings) | Siblings of PMIST students (except Architecture) | INR 20,000 / INR 5,000 / INR 3,000 per year |
| Thalabathi Pattukottai Azhagiri Samy Scholarship | Wards of PMIST / sister institution employees (except Architecture) | INR 20,000 / INR 5,000 / INR 3,000 per year |
| Puratchi Kavignar Bharathidasan Sports Scholarship | State/National/District-level sports representation | 100% tuition + 100% hostel fee (National/State); 50% tuition + 100% hostel room rent (District) |
| Mr. & Mrs. Rajarathinam Scholarship (Socio-Economic) | Economically weaker students with >75% in Class 12 | Up to 100% tuition fee (case-by-case basis) |
| Sir Pitti Theagarayar Scholarship (Periyar Pura Villages) | Students from Periyar Pura villages (over 15 km from PMIST) | Free transport facility |
Periyar Maniammai University PG Scholarship
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) also offers scholarships for students pursuing postgraduate programmes. These PG scholarships are awarded based on merit, sports achievements, special categories such as NCC, differently abled students, and institutional affiliation. Depending on eligibility, students can receive annual financial assistance ranging from INR 3,000 to INR 55,000. In some cases, especially under sports scholarships, benefits may include up to 100% tuition fee and hostel fee waivers.
| Scholarship Category | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefits |
| Puthiya Paarvai’ Dr. Natarajan Merit Scholarship | Students with Valid GATE Score/CGPA 9 or above in 10 point scale/Marks 90% or above in UG |
M.Arch/M.Tech - INR 55,000 per year
MBA/MCA - INR 10,000 per year
M.Sc.(Maths/Phy/Chem),M.Com., MSW, MA - INR 7,500 per year |
| CGPA above 7.5 up to 9 in 10 point scale / Marks above 75% up to 90% in UG |
M.Arch/M.Tech - INR 40,000 per year
MBA/MCA - INR 7,500 per year
M.Sc.(Maths/Phy/Chem),M.Com., MSW, MA - INR 5,000 per year |
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| CGPA above 6 up to 7.5 in 10 point scale / Marks above 60% up to 75% in UG |
M.Arch/M.Tech - INR 20,000 per year
MBA/MCA - INR 5,000 per year
M.Sc.(Maths/Phy/Chem),M.Com., MSW, MA - INR 3,000 per year |
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| Arignar Anna Scholarship | NCC Cadets with ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate/ Widows/ Dependents of Ex-Service/ Service Personnel |
M.Tech - INR 50,000 per year
M. Arch./ MBA/MCA - INR 7,500 per year
M.Sc.(Maths/Phy/Chem),M.Com., MSW, MA - INR 5,000 per year |
| Dr. Kalaignar Karunanidhi Scholarship for Differently Abled Students | Differently-abled students |
M.Tech - INR 50,000 per year
M. Arch./ MBA/MCA - INR 7,500 per year
M.Sc.(Maths/Phy/Chem),M.Com., MSW, MA - INR 5,000 per year |
| Swamy Kaivalyam Scholarship for Students from PMIST | Students from PMIST |
M.Tech - INR 50,000 per year
M. Arch./ MBA/MCA - INR 7,500 per year
M.Sc.(Maths/Phy/Chem),M.Com., MSW, MA - INR 5,000 per year |
| Kappalottiya Thamizhan V.O. Chidambaranar Sports Scholarship | Representation in National Level | 100% tuition fee and hostel fee waiver |
| Representation in District Level | 50% in Tuition Fee and100% in Hostel Room Rent |
Periyar Maniammai University Scholarship FAQs
What scholarships are offered by Periyar Maniammai University in 2026?
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology offers merit-based, socio-economic, sports, women-specific, first graduate, differently abled, alumni, employee ward, and special category scholarships for UG and PG students in 2026.
What is the maximum scholarship amount at Periyar Maniammai University?
At Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, the total scholarship value can go up to INR 2.5 crore collectively for eligible students across all categories.
Are Periyar Maniammai University scholarships available for both UG and PG students?
Yes, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology provides scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students across engineering, science, arts, commerce, management, and social work programmes.
Does Periyar Maniammai University offer 100% scholarship on tuition fees?
Yes, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology offers up to 100% tuition fee waiver under specific scholarships such as merit-based, COVID-affected families, women toppers, and sports scholarships.
What are the eligibility criteria for Periyar Maniammai University merit scholarships?
At Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, merit scholarships are awarded based on Class 12 marks for UG courses and UG marks or GATE scores for PG courses, with minimum eligibility ranging from 60% to 90%.
Does Periyar Maniammai University provide scholarships for women students?
Yes, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology offers multiple scholarships for women students, including Annai E.V.R. Nagammaiar Scholarship and women-specific merit and socio-economic scholarships.
Are sports scholarships available at Periyar Maniammai University?
Yes, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology provides sports scholarships offering up to 100% tuition fee and hostel fee waiver for national and state-level sportspersons.
Is hostel fee included in Periyar Maniammai University scholarships?
In select cases such as sports scholarships, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology includes hostel fee waivers along with tuition fee benefits.
What PG scholarships are available at Periyar Maniammai University?
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology offers PG scholarships such as Puthiya Paarvai Dr. Natarajan Merit Scholarship, Arignar Anna Scholarship, and sports scholarships, with benefits ranging from INR 3,000 to INR 55,000 per year.