St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research (SPIHER), Chennai was previously known as St. Peter’s Engineering College. It is one of India's leading institutes, with students from all over the country. SPIHER Chennai offers degree programs in the discipline of Business Economics, Communication, Marketing Management, etc.

St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research Highlights

Established | University Type 1993 | Deemed to be University
Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), UGC
Accredited by NAAC
Entrance Exam UGC-CSIR/ NET/ SLET
Courses Offered UG, PG & Ph.D
Application Mode | Fees Online & Offline | INR 500, INR 700 & INR 1000
Top Recruiters HDFC Bank, SBI Cards, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Capital, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Facilities Available Library, Transportation, Seminar Hall, Sports
Official Website http://spiher.ac.in/
Admission Helpdesk +91 94456 38085

St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research Courses

SPIHER Chennai offers UG & PG Courses in the discipline of Business Economics, Communication, Marketing Management, etc. Tabulated below are the details for same:

Course Specialization Eligibility
B.E/ B.Tech Aeronautical, Automobile, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Civil, Chemical, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical Production
  • 10+2 (HSC) from a recognized board
  • Obtained a valid score in the written entrance test conducted by the institute
B.Arch Architecture
  • 10+2 (HSC) from a recognized board
  • Obtained a valid score in NATA
BA Business Economics, English, History, Journalism, Economics, Sociology, Tamil
  • 10+2 (HSC) from a recognized board
  • Obtained a valid score in the written entrance test conducted by the institute
B.Sc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Visual Communication, Hotel & Catering Management
BCA -
BBA -
B.Com Computer Application, Accounting & Finance, Marketing Management, Bank Management, Corporate Secretary
MA Economics, English, History, Tamil
  • Graduation in a relevant discipline
  • Obtained a valid score in the entrance exam conducted by the institute
M.Sc Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Visual Communication, Hotel & Catering Management
M.Com -
MCA -
MBA -
Ph.D English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Management Studies, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Engineering/ Technology 
  • Post Graduation from a recognized university
  • Obtained a valid score in the entrance test conducted by the institute or UGC-CSIR/ NET/ SLET 
M.Phil

Check: SPIHER Chennai Courses and Fees

St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research Admission

Step 1: Visit the official website of the university and download the application form.

Step 2: Fill the application form with all the required details.

Step 3: Pay the application fee of INR 500+50 (for UG Courses), INR 700+50 (for PG Courses) and INR 1,000 (for Ph.D./ M.Phil) through DD issued in favor of ‘St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education & Research’, payable at Chennai.

Step 4: Send the duly filled form along with DD to the address given below: St.Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research, Avadi, Chennai - 600 054, Tamil Nadu

Offline Mode: Collect the application form from the admission office of the university.

Selection Criteria

  • Candidates applying for UG and PG programs will be selected on the basis of the entrance exam conducted by the university.
  • Candidates applying for Ph.D./ M.Phil will be selected on the basis of the following exams:
    • UGC-CSIR
    • NET
    • SLET
    • Entrance Test conducted by the university

Note: The university also offers Distance Education Programs in the discipline of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Engineering and Technology.

Check: SPIHER Chennai Admission

St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research Placement

SPIHER has a separate training and placement cell to arrange training programs and placement drives for students. Students are given special training on personal development and soft skills right from the first semester which helps them to face life with confidence and also to perform well during placement tests and interviews conducted by various companies. Placement interviews are arranged within the campus by inviting reputed firms and also in other institutions. More than 90% of students get placed. Some of the placement highlights are as follows:

  • Maximum Salary: INR 7.5 Lakhs
  • Minimum Salary: INR 2 Lakhs
  • Average Salary: INR 3.5 Lakhs
  • Average Placement % for last three batches: 75% of the batch 
  • Top Recruiters: Saint Gobain, Cyber Slash Support, HCL Technology, Sutherland, Phoenix Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd., Sybrant, Gofrugal Technologies, Infosys, Vernalis Systems, Prokarma, Protechsoft Technologies, MRF Tyres, Bharat Logistic Solutions, IMRB Abacus, Syntel, Origin Learning Solutions, etc.

Check: SPIHER Chennai Placement

St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research Facilities

The university provides various state of the art facilities to students and its faculty. Mentioned below are the details for same:

  • Well Stocked Library
  • Transportation Facilities
  • Digital Learning
  • Smart Classrooms
  • Seminar Hall
  • Gym for students
  • Medical Centre
  • Separate Guest Room

St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research FAQs

Ques. Does the university provide accommodation facilities?

Ans. Yes, SPIHER Chennai provides hostel accommodation facilities. Separate hostels are available for boys and girls with 164 and 156 rooms respectively with the total building area of 17,000 sq.m. Rooms are available for single, double, triple and quadruple accommodation with attached bathrooms.

Check: SPIHER Chennai Hostel Fees

Ques. How can I pay the application fee online?

Ans. Visit the official website of the university and go to ‘Pay Fees Online’ at the top of the site. Fill the application form with a valid email id and contact number and pay the application fee of INR 500.