Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE) is a directorate Periyar University for distance education. The institute offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management. PRIDE also offers some Diploma and Certificate courses in professional studies. Admission to the courses is merit-based and the application process for the same is both online and offline. PRIDE Highlights Established | Institute Type 2001 | Public Approved by University Grand Commission (UGC) Affiliated to Periyar University Courses offered UG and PG Admission Criteria Merit-based Admission Mode Online and Offline Facilities Available Medical Center, Networking Center, and Hostel Official Website https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/AboutPRIDE.php PRIDE Courses Program Courses Undergraduate BA, BCom, BBA, and BCA Subjects in BA: Tamil, English, History, Political Science, Economics, Journalism & Mass Communication Postgraduate M.A. (Tamil) and MCom Professional programs MBA and MCA Read M