Bharathiar University
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Bharathiar University Distance 
Education
Bharathiar University distance education came into existence in the year 1982, by 
the Tamil Nadu government. Although the university got its UGC approval in the 
year 1985. The University of Bharathiar covers the district of Coimbatore, Tirupur, 
Nilgiris, and Erode under its jurisdiction.
This university comprises 39 departments, offering 54 PG courses. Apart 
from Mphil. and Doctoral Programs. Bharathiar University has got the 21 st rank 
among the top 100 institutions in NIRF (National Institue ranking 
Framewroks’). It also has secured a Rank range between 801-1000 in the 
year, 2021 in The Times higher education world ranking universities. The 
university is also a partner in MHRD National Knowledge Network. It has been 
ranked 1st in the state of art and science category in MHRD-NIRF(2020).
The experienced teaching staff and dedicated administrative members are boons to 
the progress of the university. There is a fusion of industry in the curriculum. As the 
industries product development, R& D team, and Technical managers are involved in 
the university actively. Moreover, the research work and any inventions done under 
the university lie within the Right of intellectual property of Bharathiar University.
Course Available in Bharathiar University Distance 
Learning 
Bachelor’s courses
Course Fees (INR)
Course offered Duration (in Years) Qualifications
Full course
B.com. (Computer 
3 10+2 (Commerce) 12,500
Application)
B.sc. (Costume design & 
3 10+2(science/comm.) 12,240
Fashion)
B.sc. (Chemistry) 3 10+2(science) 23,040
B.sc. (Computer Science) 3 10+2(science) 23,040
B.sc. (maths) 3 10+2(science) 15,820
B.sc (Physics) 3 10+2 (science) 15,820
B.sc.(Virtual 
3 10+2(science) 19,220
Communication)
B.sc.( information 
3 10+2 (comp.) 10,500
technology)
B.A. (Tamil literature) 3 10+2(Arts) 10,220
B.A. (English Literature) 3 10+2 (Arts) 10,220
Course Available in Bharathiar University Distance 
MLaestaerrnsi’n cgou rses.
Course Fees (INR)
Course offered Duration (in Years) Qualifications Full course
M.Sc. (Computer Science) 2 Graduation (CS, IT) 24,500
M.Sc. (IT) 2 Graduation(IT) 24,500
M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) 2 Graduation 16,500
M.Sc. (Virtual Communication) 2 Graduation(any stream) 24,500
M.sc(Bioinformatics) 2 Graduation 20,500
M.Sc. (Mathematics) 2 Graduation(maths) 16,500
M.Sc. (Chemistry) 2 Graduation (science) 24,500
M.Sc. (Military Psychology) 2 Graduation NA
M.Sc. ( costume design and fashion 
2 Graduation NA
technology)
M.Sc. (Zoology/ Botany/Physics/ Env. 2 Graduation(Science) 20,500
Science)
M.A. (Tamil/ history/ English literature/ 2 Graduation(Arts) 13,500
Economics/ journalism)
M.com (Computer Application) 2 Graduation 13,500
Course Available in Bharathiar University Distance 
Learning 
PG Diplomas at Bharathiar University distance 
education
Courses offered Duration(in years) Fees( INR) full course
P.G. Diploma in Boi informatics 1 9000
P.G. Diploma in Computer Application 1 9000
P.G. Diploma in communicative 
1 6000
English
P.G. Diploma in Fitness Management 1 6000
P.G. Diploma In Fire & Safety 
1 9000
Management
P.G.Diploma in International Business 1 6000
P.G. Diploma in logistic and supply 
1 9000
management
P.G. Diploma in Yoga Education 1 6000
Course Available in Bharathiar University Distance 
PLroefaesrnsiionnga l courses
Course Fees (INR)
Course offered Qualifications
Duration (in Years) Full course
B.B.A. 3 Diploma / 10+2 (any stream) 19,000 (approx.)
M.B.A.(Logi. & Supply Ch. 
Mgt./Banking & Finance Mgt./Airline 2 Graduation (any Stream) 31,000
& Airport Mgt.)
M.B.A. ( other than the above three 
2 Graduation (any Stream) 25,000
specializations)
Graduation( Any degree but maths 
M.C.A. 2 30,000
compulsory)
The BBA is available in Airline & airport management, International shipping, and air 
cargo logistic management, and logistic and supply chain management. Whereas, an 
M.B.A. degree is available in export mgmt., financial mgmt., hospitality, HRM, 
International business, investment, information system, supply and chain management, 
project, marketing, retail, etc.
Note: A 25% of tuition fees concession is available for the Bharathiar university 
graduate
Admission Procedure for Bharathiar university distance 
education
Admission to the distance learning course does not require any entrance exam. There is 
no upper age limit too. You just need to fill out the application form with the documents 
required. These forms are checked and verified. After which you are eligible for the 
course.
Important dates
The admissions are taken twice a year. The registration for the academic Calander session 
begins on the 1st may till September. Whereas the registration for the calendar year 
begins from 1 st Dec. to March. Visit the website for more details https://sde.b-u.ac.in/ as 
the dates are tentative and may be subject to change.
The application form for the students residing in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra 
Pradesh, and the union territory of Puducherry is ₹ 150. Whereas the other states 
students need to pay an additional ₹ 750 for handling and postal charges with the first 
installment.
Placement
Around 90% of the students are placed in different reputed companies such as TCS, 
Infosys, roots, etc. Some are also placed in good banking institutes. The average 
package from the placement cell is 2 LPA to 10 LPA. Thus, we can say that the 
university has a good placement process.
The Bharathiar University distance learning is a pioneering university. It has 
contributed a viable amount to distance education. One should look forward to 
seeking admission to such a prestigious university without any hassle.
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