M.Sc. in Information Technology 

at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

The total seat intake for the MBA course is 120. Both the programmes – MBA (regular) and MBA in Differential Fee Structure) have 60 seats each. Further, in case the seat intake is revised, the university releases an official notification. For details on the seat reservation policy, candidates can reach out to the university admission office.

Direct admission to Bharathiar University for an MBA in 2024 is not possible, as admission is based on entrance exams like TANCET, Karnataka PGCET, ATMA, and APICET, followed by institute-level selection rounds. You need to meet the eligibility criteria and go through the required entrance exams and counseling process for final admission.

Bharathiar University admission for PG course is based on various nation-level entrance exams such as TANCET for MBA and GATE for MPhil and likewise. Candidates must take the course-specific entrance exam to become eligible for admission to the desired PG course. 

The Bharathiar University application fee for General category candidates is INR 400 and the fee for SC/ST category candidates is INR 200. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is as per the past years’ records and hence can be revised by the university. Moreover, candidates will also have to pay the application fee for the respective entrance examinations. For TANCET, the application fee is INR 800 for unreserved category students and INR 400 for reserved categories (belonging to Tamil Nadu).

Established in 1982, Bharathiar University is a public university offering UG, PG and PhD courses at an affordable fee. The fee structure for popular courses is as follows:

Course	Total Tuition Fee
BSc	INR 1.4 K - INR 5.8 Lacs
BCom	INR 1.4 K - INR 3.3 Lacs
MBA/PGDM	INR 3.7 K - INR 5.6 Lacs
MSc	INR1.5 K - INR 2.2 Lacs

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Pursuing M.Sc. at Bharathiar University

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's what you need to know:

# Placement Scenario

* The placement rate for M.Sc. courses is around 85%.
* The highest package offered is INR4 LPA, while the lowest is INR2 LPA, with an average package of INR3 LPA.
* Top hiring companies include Adani Group, Reliance Industries, and Biocon.
* About 60% of students secure internships, with nearly 25% of those getting placed in top-notch research institutions.

# Infrastructure and Facilities

* The university has well-equipped laboratories, libraries, and modern classrooms with Wi-Fi.
* The hostels offer decent rooms, quality mess food, and medical facilities.
* Sports facilities, including grounds for cricket, football, and volleyball, are available.

# Faculty and Teaching Style

* The faculty is well-qualified, knowledgeable, and supportive.
* Classes are interactive, and faculty members are willing to help students with their doubts.
* The curriculum is industry-relevant, focusing on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

# Curriculum Relevance

* The course syllabus is relevant, preparing students for the industry and increasing their chances of getting placed.
* The curriculum covers all topics, keeping pace with advancements in the field.

Overall, pursuing an M.Sc. at Bharathiar University seems like a good option, considering the placement rates, infrastructure, and faculty qualifications. However, it's essential to weigh these factors against personal preferences and goals before making a decision.

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject from a recognised university are eligible to apply for MSc. The application process is online. Admission to the PG course is both entrance and merit-based. For 15 specialisations, the admission is merit-based and for the other 11, admission is through the in-house entrance exam. In addition, the seat intake and fee for each of the MSc specialisations can vary.

The university offers MSc course in 26 specialisations. Some of the popular specialisations offered are Applied Psychology, Statistics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Cyber Security, Data Science, etc. To check the complete list of MSc specialisations, click here.

Yes, the University has a decent placement record. There are no official reports or brochures available. As per the details fetched from the NIRF report 2024, 867 students were placed during the 2023 drive. Further, the median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (2-year) students was INR 2.80 LPA and INR 6.70 LPA respectively.

Out of 146 UG (3-year) graduates 68 were placed during 2023 placements. On the other hand, 799 out of 1,196 PG (2-year) students were placed. From 2021 to 2023, the number of students placed in UG (3-year) courses has been fluctuating and an improving trend was observed in PG (2-year) courses. The following table presents the Bharathiar University placement trends for UG and PG courses:

Course	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
UG (3-year)	- Total students: 132 - Students placed: 70	- Total students: 134 - Students placed: 71	- Total students: 146 - Students placed: 68
PG (2-year)	- Total students: 1,172 - Students placed: 753	- Total students: 1,195 - Students placed: 798	- Total students: 1,196 - Students placed: 799

NOTE: The above statistics are gathered from the NIRF report 2024.