About Bharathiar University
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, was established in February 1982 under the Bharathiar University Act, 1981, evolving from the University of Madras Postgraduate Centre. Recognized by the UGC in 1985, it has 39 departments offering 54 postgraduate programs along with M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. An affiliating university, its jurisdiction covers Coimbatore, Erode, Tirupur, and The Nilgiris with 145 affiliated colleges. Accredited A++ by NAAC, the university ranks 10th among State Public Universities in NIRF 2025 and is in the 601-800 range globally in THE World University Rankings 2026. Industry collaboration enhances curriculum development, while state-of-the-art facilities promote research and innovation.
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Key facts and institutional overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Bharathiar University |
| Established | Institute Type | 1982 |
| Approved By | Government of Tamil Nadu; state university; UGC-recognized |
| NIRF Rank | 76 (overall) |
| Entrance Exam | Programme-specific; many postgraduate admissions use academic merit, with entrance/interview where notified |
| Popular Courses | Mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, computer science, biotechnology, management, commerce and humanities |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Admission Criteria | Programme-specific eligibility; direct merit-based admission or entrance/interview as stated in current notice |
| Official Website | https://b-u.ac.in/ |
| Address | Maruthamalai Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641046 |
| International Collaborations | B.Sc. blended programmes in Physics, Chemistry and Bio-Sciences are listed in collaboration with University of Melbourne (official programme page) |
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