Check Periyar University, Salem 2025 Latest Round Cutoff

Cutoffs are an important part of the admissions process at Periyar University in Salem. They serve as benchmarks for determining whether a candidate is eligible for admission to a program or not. Depending on the program, the university will continue to use a combination of entrance- and merit-based cutoffs for 2025.

MBA Cutoffs through TANCET

The MBA program at Periyar University is among the most enrolled courses. The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET), administered by Anna University, is the basis for admission. The university releases category-wise cutoffs every year after the results.

The table below shows the cutoffs for MBA:

In addition to marks, the university also considers all-India quota ranks. In 2024, the General(AI Quota) category's closing rank was 2791; in 2025, it was 2436.

This indicates a somewhat increased level of competition for MBA admissions in 2025, particularly for students in the open category. Reserved categories continue to benefit from significant relaxation in cutoffs.

Cutoff Trends

Cutoff trends over the past few years highlight how admission chances vary:

• General category cutoffs usually stay between 70–75 marks in TANCET.
• Reserved categories (MBC, BC, SC) frequently have cutoffs in the 35-45 range, ensuring greater access to management education.
• Fluctuations occur based on the difficulty level of the TANCET and the number of applicants per year.

For the most part, cutoffs have not changed much because of annual fluctuations in competition.

Cutoffs for Other Courses

While MBA has a clearly defined entrance-based cutoff, most other programs at Periyar University follow merit-based cutoffs. These are determined by the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (10+2 for UG programs, graduation marks for PG programs).

• M.Sc, MA, M.Com, MCA: Admission is based on graduation marks. For MCA and MBA, besides TANCET, other scores of equal value are required.
• UG Programs(BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, etc.): Admission is given on the basis of merit, which mean the scores from 10+2. There is no centralized entrance exam.
• Ph.D. / M.Phil: Admissions are through a University Entrance Test followed by an interview. The cutoffs for this are the minimum qualifying marks.

Factors Influencing Cutoffs

Different factors affecting the cutoffs are:

1. Exam Difficulty– If the TANCET is hard in a particular year, then the cutoffs are lower, but if the paper is easy, then the cutoffs are higher.
2. Number of Applicants– If the number of applicants is more in a given year then the cut-offs are high.
3. Seat Availability – Limited intake in MBA and MCA means the cutoffs will be high when compared to other PG programs.
4. Reservation Policies– Tamil Nadu’s reservation framework is strong, which affects how cut-offs behave for different categories.
5. Previous Year Trends– The university maintains the trend of cutoffs when compared to recent years.

Importance of Cutoffs for Students

• Students need to understand cutoffs because it allows them to estimate their chances of being admitted.
• Cutoff analysis helps students decide which universities and colleges to apply to after completing TANCET or other entrance exams.
• Knowing the category-specific relaxations ensures that reserved category candidates are aware of the benefits they can receive.

For example, a student from the general category who wants an MBA must score above 70 on the TANCET, whereas a SC candidate may be able to secure a seat with scores of 38-40.