Established in 1988, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Vallam (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. This institution also has a branch campus in Chennai. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology (PMIST) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology (PMIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PMIST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.