Bharathiar University Coimbatore Answered Questions

The placement rate of UG (3-year) courses was the same in 2021 and 2022, however it dropped in 2023. On the contrary, the placement rate for PG (2-year) improved from 2021 to 2022 and for the past two years it has been constant. The table below depicts the Bharathiar University placement rate trends:CoursePlacement Rate (2021)Placement Rate (2022)Placement Rate (2023)UG (3-year)53%53%47%PG (2-year)64%67%67%NOTE: The above percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2024. 

The total tuition fee for the three-year BA course ranges between INR 1,380 – INR 3.6 lakh. This given fee is calculated as per the data available on unofficial sources and hence is indicative. Candidates have to pay some amount from the total fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat. The mode of payment accepted can be confirmed by the university. Students can contact the BU admission office for any other doubts.

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 study materials are provided to the students in the form of CDs and online notes for hassle-free use of course materials. The course is prepared in the format prescribed by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) viz., SIM. If any student has a query, they can contact the School of Distance Education between 9:45 am and 5:30 pm on all working days (Monday- Saturday).

Candidates who wish to apply for MSc in Costume Design & Fashion Technology should fulfill one of these eligibility criteriaShould have completed BSc (CDF) Fashion Design / Textile & Clothing /Apparel Designing and Fashion Art / BSc Apparel designBSc Textile & Apparel DesignBSc Textiles & ClothingAny BSc degree related to Textiles and Fashion discipline

The total seat intake is 802. BU allot seats to students as per the seat intake. The seat capacity varies from one MSc specialisation to another. Check the specialisation-wise seat intake here. Find below the seat intake for some of the popular specialisations:MSc SpecialisationSeat IntakeComputer Science40Data Science30Information Technology40Data Analytics40Mathematics45Medical Biotechnology*20

The fee structure at Bharathiar University's School of Distance Education is reasonable and transparent, with variations based on the course and level of study. Here's an overview of the fee structure:Official Information: The official website of the School of Distance Education at Bharathiar University provides detailed fee structures and course summaries.Range of Fees: Fees for the School of Distance Education courses at Bharathiar University typically range from INR 7,000 to INR 25,000 per year, depending on the course and level of study.Course Categories: Annual fees for undergraduate courses vary from INR 7,000 to INR 15,000, while postgraduate courses range between INR 12,000 to INR 25,000.Please note that the fee structure can differ based on factors like the academic year, specific course, level of education, and available resources.

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.

Yes, the university is offering a three-year BSc course (blended) with the University of Melbourne, Australia. Candidates can apply by visiting the university website (b-u.ac.in). On course completion, a BSc degree is awarded by Bharathiar University and students will receive a quality assurance certificate from the University of Melbourne. Read more about the BSc course admission here.