Pandiyan hailing from Tuticorn, studied in Shakthi Vinayagar Hindu Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School. He secured first rank in state scoring 1,187 out of the 1,200.
He scored 194-Tamil, 193- English, 200-Physics, 200-Chemistry, 200-Computer Science and another 200-Maths. His father is a Junior Engineer in Tiruchendur Highways Department. Mother is a Mathmetics teacher in a Government School at Siruthondanallur, close to Aeral. His brother is third year Engineering student in Anna University.
Pandiyan spoke, " From LKG, I am studying in the same school. I studied with my own interest. I memorized and studied more at night than early in the morning. I wrote several model exams using previous year question papers. Ensured that I wasn't obsessed for TV programmes and Cinema. I went to tuitions. Listened carefully in the classes. As I studied without any anxiety and apprehension, I was able to accomplish this task. I was sure to get first rank in school, but state first rank is pleasant surprise", he told.