Bharathiar University Coimbatore Answered Questions

Candidates must keep the scanned copies of the following documents handy while filling the online application. None of these documents must be not more than 512 KB of size and all of these must be in jpeg/ png/ jpg format only:Mark sheet of Class 10, Class 12, UG courseConsolidated mark sheet of UG course (if course complete)Provisional certificateDegree certificateCommunity certificateSpecial category certificatePassport size photographApplicant’s signature using blue/black pen on a white sheetScore card of CET/ MPhil/ NET/ SET/ GATE/ UGC-JRF/ CSIR/ Teacher Fellowship certificate (if any)Experience certificate/ No Objection CertificateResearch Proposal

The university has not specifically released the ranking for PhD. However, Bharathiar University is steadily securing good position in rankings among the top Universities in India. As per NIRF report 2023, the university stands at 21 position among Indian Universities and 36 position in the overall group, for the year 2023. As per Times Higher Education Ranking 2023, the University secured the position in the 801-1000 band. Among Indian Universities it stands at the 18 position.

If the candidate wants to apply for more than one Institution / College /University Department, he/she has to pay the application fee for each application. (For example,  if the candidate belongs to OC/BC/MBC/DNC and willing to submit the application for three institutions, the aspirant has to pay the fee as INR 1000 * 3 = INR 3000).

In order to get admission at Bharathiar University for PhD, the candidate have to meet the latest educational qualifications. For better understanding, students can check the table presented below:CourseQualificationPhDMaster degree or professional degree declared equivalent with 55% aggregate

Candidates who fulfil the educational requirements as prescribed by the university become eligible for admission. For eligibility, the aspirant shall be a graduate with a valid BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Information Technology/ Computer System and Design) or equivalent with Mathematics as a course at Higher Secondary level or at Graduate level. 

A total of 1,447 overall seats are reserved for MCA at Bharathiar University. However, majority of seats are reserved for  Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology (CIMAT), i.e., 120. Similarly, a total of 80 seats are reserved for Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, i.e., 80

To know the application steps for PhD at Bharathiar University students can check the points mentioned below:Visit the official websiteRegistar as new userLog-in with user name and passwordFill in the application formUpload the basic educational documentsPay the application fee online or via DD/NEFTDownload the application form for future reference

Majority of seats are reserved for Government Arts College, Udumalpet, i.e., 313. For more clarity, students can check the table presented below:InstitutesSeatsGovernment Arts College, Udumalpet313Sri Vasavi College203Chikkanna Government Arts College171Government Arts College, Tiruppur201Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam140Government Arts and Science College, Kangeyam20Nehru College of Management40Government8 Arts and Science College30Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science8Palanisamy College of Arts1

The University shall admit candidates by a two stage process through an entrance test, called Common Eligibility Test (CET), and an interview. CET shall normally be conducted by the University during June / July every year. The test will be conducted at the following centres:CoimbatoreErodeTirupurOoty and Pollachi / Udumalpet

To avail scholarship for PhD programme, the candidate should be SC/ST candidate of Tamil Nadu. For more clarity students can check the table presented below:ParticularsScholarship DetailsIncome limit of parentsBelow INR 2.5 lakhEligibilitySC/ST Candidates of Tamilnadu