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Bharathiar University is a public university located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The UGC- recognised university was established in 1982. NAAC accredited Bharathiar University with a grade ‘A++’. It ranks 21st among the top universities in India under NIRF University Ranking 2023.
Bharathiar University offers various courses in different streams ranging from Science, Commerce to Arts. The institution boasts of 38 departments under 13 schools, offering 4 undergraduate courses, 47 PG programs and 12 postgraduate diploma courses, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. The Bharathiar University offers various courses like B.Voc, B.P.Ed, M.Sc, MCA, MBA etc. The admissions to BU are either merit-based or scores obtained in the entrance exams like TANCET/CET/GAT-B etc.
As per the latest NIRF Report 2024, Bharathiar University medina salary offered to UG & PG students stands at INR 2,80,000 and INR 6,70,000 respectively. Bharathiar University offers a massive campus of 778 acres to its students along with great amenities like Library, Hostels, Cafeteria, Bank, Sports, Health Care etc.
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Establishment year | Ownership type | 1982 | Public University |
| Recognition & Accreditation | UGC Recognised & accredited with ‘A’ grade by the NAAC |
| Campus size | Affiliate Colleges | 778 Acres | 140+ Affiliated Colleges |
| Mode of Admission | Merit-Based / Entrance Examination |
| Entrance Exam Accepted | GAT-B, TANCET |
| Application fee | INR 400 for General & INR 200 for the SC/ST students |
| Median Salary Package | INR 2,80,000 (UG) & INR 6,70,000 (PG) |
| Official website | b-u.ac.in |
Bharathiar University offers UG, PG and PhD programs in various specializations. The detailed eligibility, selection, entrance tests accepted and first semester fee structure are given below
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | First Semester Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc | Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level from any recognized Board or equivalent | Merit/ Entrance Exam | INR 28,120 |
| BVoc | Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level from any recognized Board or equivalent | Merit-based | INR 12,360 – 13,360 |
| B.P.Ed | Minimum 50% marks in any Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Board or equivalent | University-based entrance test | INR 12,180 |
| MSW | Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level from any recognized Board or equivalent | Merit-based | |
| MA | Passed bachelor’s from a recognized university | University-based entrance test/Merit-based | INR 10,000 |
| MSc | Passed bachelor’s from a recognized institution | BU Entrance Exam/Merit based/GAT-B | INR 8,000 |
| MCA | Passed bachelor’s from a recognized institution/university | TANCET/University-based entrance test | INR 23,960 |
| M.Com | Passed bachelor’s from a recognized university | Merit-based | INR 13,960 |
| MBA | Passed bachelor’s from a recognized university | TANCET followed by Counseling by GCT, Coimbatore | INR 23,880 |
| PhD | Master’s in a relevant subject with at least 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university | Common Eligibility Test (CET), and an interview Candidates with qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / SET / GATE, are exempted from the entrance test | – |
Bharathiar University admission into UG and PG courses are based on entrance and merit scores. Once the applicant applies on the official website, Bharathiar University releases merit lists with the shortlisted candidates. Then the shortlisted candidates must appear for counseling and document verification. Once the document verification is successful, the fee payment must be done online to confirm their seat in the desired course.
Applicants who intend to enter Bharathiar University must apply online on the official website. The instructions and process for admission to Bharathiar University is as follows:
Bharathiar University conducts annual and semester exams for all the courses offered. The results are published online on the official website of the university. Enrolled students can also give their results for a revaluation with a fee, if required. Students can follow the below given steps to download their results.
Bharathiar University has 140+ affiliated colleges. These affiliated colleges offer courses ranging from Science, Commerce, Humanities stream. The colleges are spread to districts like Udhagamandalam, Coimbatore, Erode, Udumalpet, Saravanampatti, Eachanari and more.
| Bharathiar University Affiliated Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sri Krishna Arts & Science College, Coimbatore | Nehru College of Management, Coimbatore | Kumaraguru School of Business, Coimbatore |
| Cherran College for Women, Kangayam Road, Tirupur | Kathir College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore | Nilgiri College of Arts & Science, The Nilgiris |
| Sri Gee College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore | Sankara College of Science & Commerce,Saravanampatti, | Rathinam College of Arts & Science, Echanari, Coimbatore |
Bharathiar University Placement 2024 report has not been released yet, it will be updated here once released. Bharathiar University has an excellent placement record, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the professional world. The institution arranges placement activities that attract firms from numerous industries. Well-known IT companies such as TCS, Infosys, and Wipro are among the recruiters at Bharathiar University.
As per NIRF 2024 submitted by the university, the placement highlights are as follows:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| UG (3 year) | PG (2 year) | |
| No. of students graduated | 146 | 1196 |
| No. of students placed | 68 | 799 |
| Median salary | INR 2,80,000 | INR 6,70,000 |
| No. of students selected for Higher Studies | 78 | 397 |
Bharathiar University provides scholarships to meritorious and needy students. Enrolled students can also opt for state/national scholarships as well. The following are the details given for scholarships in Bharathiar University:
| Scholarship | Details | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Government of India | Students belonging to SC category in Tamil Nadu with a minimum 75% attendance in their last academic session Family income ceiling must be below INR 2.5 LPA | INR 380 to up to INR 1,200 per month for Hostelers Day scholars: INR 230 – 550 per month |
| Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship | Single girl child in the family (only child) | INR 25,000 per month for initial two years |
| Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders | Bharathiar University Coimbatore PG students who have ranked 1st and 2nd in their UG exams at the University | – |
| Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for Minorities | Students above 50% marks in their final examination Family income ceiling must be below INR 2 LPA | – |
Bharathiar University ensures a great campus and facilities for students. The massive campus of 778 acres comes with facilities like Library, Hostels, Fitness Centre, Health Care Centre, and more. Below mentioned are the detailed amenities provided to students by Bharathiar University.
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