Palaniappan completed his schooling at Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Erode scoring 472/500 in class 10 and 476/500 in class 12. He joined BE-Manufacturing Engineering at the College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. Palaniappan’s father works as a Supervisor in a Leather Company and supports the family. His mother is a housewife. His sibling is studying in school. He is a Hostel Representative, a junior marketing lead at Pixels Club, a junior management member, and a member of the Motor Sports Club – CEG. He participates in NSS and the Green Brigade as well.