Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology Thanjavur was established in 1985, and it has been declared a deemed university. The PRIST University is recognised by the Universal Grants Commission (UGC), the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), and the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). PRIST University is ranked AA+ for the year 2025 in the Engineering domain by NIRF 2025 Ranking.
Courses at PRIST University offered are B. Tech , B. Sc. , B. A , B. Com, B. B. A , B. Pharm. , BCA , B. Ed. , LLB, B. B. A. L. L. B. , B. Com LLB , B. Sc. L. L. B. , M. Tech , M. Sc. , MA , M. B. A. , M. Com , M. C. A. , M. Ed. , and PhD. The entrance examination required for admissions to Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology are CUET UG and CUET PG. PRIST University seat intake : for B.
Tech is 840; for BBA is 60; for B. Pharma is 60; for LLB is 120; for M. Tech is 264; for MBA and MCA is 60 each. According to the NIRF 2026 data, the PRIST University median package offered is Rs 4. 50 lakhs, and a total of 552 students got placed. The PRIST offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
PRIST Thanjavur admissions are offered in the streams of Engineering and Architecture, Sciences, Law, Commerce, Education, Computer Application and IT, Pharmacy, and others. The university offers courses in full-time and part-time modes. Students can check the College list of PRIST University to know more about the admissions of different departments.
The PRIST University scholarships are available for eligible candidates. PRIST placements are offered for deserving students. The PRIST placement cell handles all the placement activities for students on campus. PRIST offers a wide range of facilities for students, staff, and faculty. PRIST facilities include separate hostel facilities, a gym, a library, sports, a cafeteria, an auditorium, and many other facilities.
The university is situated in Vallam, Tamil Nadu, along the Trichy-Thanjavur Highway.