Discontinued(May 2023)- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) 

offered by Bharathiar University Distance Education

The School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University offer UG and PG courses in distance mode. Its distance courses are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Hence, the awarded degree is valid and accepted in India and abroad. Candidates seeking admission to any of these courses can visit the university's official website (sde.b-u.ac.in) to apply. All the updates regarding the distance courses are published on BU SDE's official website only.

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points:

Infrastructure and Facilities

* The university has modern classrooms with projectors and smart boards
* Well-maintained hostels with free Wi-Fi
* A large auditorium for seminars and events
* Central library with a vast collection of books and journals

Teaching Quality and Faculty

* Highly qualified and friendly faculty members
* Industry-experienced professors with strong academic backgrounds
* Relevant curriculum design to prepare students for the industry

Placement and Career Opportunities

* More than 50% of students get placed in reputed companies like Accenture, Infosys, and Amazon
* Average package offered: INR17 LPA (the highest package: INR52 LPA)
* Internship opportunities available through online platforms like LinkedIn

Challenges and Concerns

* Placement record prior to 2020 was affected due to rumors surrounding the course discontinuation
* Some students reported dissatisfaction with hostel food quality

Overall, while there may be some areas for improvement, the MBA/PGDM programme at Bharathiar University Distance Education seems to offer a good balance of infrastructure, teaching quality, and career prospects. Students can expect a supportive learning environment, relevant curriculum, and decent placement opportunities. However, further research and analysis would be needed to confirm these findings.

Candidates who have completed their Class 12 or Diploma from a recognised board/ university are eligible for any UG/Diploma courses and those who have completed their graduation from a recognised university are eligible to apply to any PG/PG Diploma courses offered by SDE.

Students looking to apply for any of the programmes offered at School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University are required to visit the official website of the university. Before applying for the desired course, students should ensure that they satisfy the admission criteria as per the university's guidelines. Interested students can follow the steps mentioned below to complete BU-SDE application process:

Step 1: On the homepage of School of Distance Education, click on the "Admission" button.

Step 2: Read the instructions and click on the undertaking to proceed. It is important that the students make their ABC ID (a detailed video for creating the ID can be found on the university's official website).

Step 3: Select the programme and year and fill out the application form.

Step 4: Provide the required details, such as name, aadhar card number, parents' name, etc. 

Step 5: Pay the application fees of INR 150 to complete the application.

Bharathiar University offers various programmes through its Centre for Distance and Online Education. Students willing to get into any of the programmes offered at the university can follow the steps mentioned below to complete BU-SDE online admission of the desired course:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the BU-School of Distance Education and fill out the application form by selecting the desired course. Fill out other personal information, such as name, mobile number, and email ID.

Step 2: Verify yourself through the OTP sent to the registered number and email.

Step 3: Upload the specified documents and preview the application. Ensure there is no discrepancy and submit the form.

Step 4: Pay the application fees through the accepted payment method (UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, etc.)

Step 5: Once the registration is complete, pay the course fees within one week to secure your admission at the university.