Founded in 1985, Ponnaiyan Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Thanjavur (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Ponnaiyan Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology (PRIST) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Ponnaiyan Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology (PRIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. PRIST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.