Bharathidasan University: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Bharathidasan University (BDU) Tiruchirappalli was founded in 1982, named after the revolutionary poet “Bharathidasan”. The main campus of the university is located in the area of 1000 acres in Palkalaiperur surrounded by lavish greenery. Some of the south campuses of the university are donated to the Anna University of Technology. A very small section of the university has been allotted to the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Tiruchirappalli. The main campus area of the university is 631.17 acres and the university also has a campus in Khajamalai spread over 52.56 acres of land. This is the autonomous post-graduate centre of the Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. BDU Tiruchirappalli also has Schools of Mathematics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics, Geosciences, Social Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Languages and the Schools of Marine Sciences. As per the NIRF ranking for the year 2021, the varsity has been ranked 57 in the university category whereas it was ranked 53 in the NIRF ranking 2020 for the same category. In the NIRF rankings of 2021, the university has been ranked 90th1st in the overall category.

BDU Tiruchirappalli has a total of four centres, 16 Schools, 29 Specialised Research Centres and 37 Departments of different academics. In total, there are 263 faculties, 2564 students and 457 staff strength. In the university 151 programmes are offered which includes 40 PG programmes in M.A., M.Sc. and M.Tech. As per the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) the programmes are offered in semesters; 10 certificates, 11 diploma, 31 M.Phil., 19 PG Diploma and 33 PhD 15 UG and 26 PG Distance-based Education programmes are also offered in the university. The most popular courses at the university are MBA and MCA. 

 BDU Tiruchirappalli Highlights

BDU Tiruchirappalli is located at Marudhamalai Road, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The location from Chathiram Bus Stand, Tiruchirappalli is located 30 km away and covers the distance in 42 minutes. Distance between Tiruchirappalli Railway Junction (TPJ) and Central Bus Stand is 17 km and can be covered in 25 minutes. Distance Between Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli to Trichy Airport is 15.1 km and can be travelled in 21 minutes. 

Latest News and Updates:

• Two Day International Webinar

The two-day programme was held on the topic “Online Programme in Distance Education” on (02 July 2020 to 03 July 2020).

•  One Day National Workshop

Application was opened for Statistical Analysis in Educational Researches on 29 Nov 2019.

•   One Day International Conference

One day conference held on the topic "Global Challenges in Distance Education" on 12 April 2019.

•   One Day National Workshop

National Workshop of one day held on the topic "Utilizing Internet Resources in Classroom Instruction" on 12 Jan 2018.

BDU Tiruchirappalli Rankings:

• As per the NIRF ranking 2021, the varsity has been ranked 57 in the university category.

• The university has been ranked 90th in the overall category in the NIRF rankings of 2021, with an overall score of 42.79. In the NIRF rankings of 2020, the institute was ranked 77th.

Awards, Recognitions Accreditations and Collaborations:

BDU Tiruchirappalli Awards:

NSS National Award 2017-18

The BDU Tiruchirappalli has received the best university for National Service Scheme for the year 2017-18. The trophy has been received by the Dr. P. Manisankar, Vice-Chancellor from hon'ble presidents of India Shri Ramnath Kovind. The award was given at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on 24th Sep 2019. The best Programmes Coordinator has been received by the Dr. A.Lakshmi Prabha which comprises a medal and cash prize of Rs. 3 Lakhs on behalf of BDU Tiruchirappalli NSS Cell.

Recognitions:

• BDU Tiruchirappalli is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Accreditations:

• The BDU Tiruchirappalli is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) grade ‘A’.

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli,  Clubs, Committees and Councils:

BDU Tiruchirappalli, has clubs and committees which help students to improve their skills. It also helps them to include in the extracurricular activities and enhance theirs all over performance. Being part these clubs and committees students can learn new things and improve their personality. Students at once can participate in various clubs and committees which will in various ways. The different clubs and committees of BDU Tiruchirappalli are: 

• National Cadet Corps (NCC): The NCC committee in the university was established in 2009. The university has fully outfitted with full facilities obstacle ground, Short-Range for Firing Practice, Effective Institutional and camp training
• National Service Scheme (NSS): NSS department of the university was founded on September 24, 1969. The department was started to create a link between the campus and the community.
• Women Involved in Sanitation and Hygiene (WISH): WISH is created for women welfare in the university. It is associated with the Department of Social Work and Department of Women Studies for promoting Menstrual Hygiene Management. 
• Youth Red Cross (YRC): The YRC is a worldwide well known identified humanitarian service organisation. The YRDC Committee is a non-religious, non-political and non-sectarian organisation working for the equality of the normal people. 

Infrastructure & Facilities BDU Tiruchirappalli

BDU Tiruchirappalli infrastructure and facilities are the core of any institution. To take admissions in any institution students will check these things first. Therefore, BDU Tiruchirappalli has a niche because of its infrastructure and facilities. A good infrastructure helps students to proceed with their studies smoothly and learn new things. 

• BDU Tiruchirappalli provides excellent sports facilities which include yoga centre, chess, carom, an indoor stadium for table tennis, weight lifting and powerlifting as well. 
• The University had its own health care centre established in 1993. The health care centre is equipped in 300 sq. ft.
• University has separate hostels for 1059 girls and 801 boys. The university has wifi, hygienic cooking facilities and spacious dining halls.
• To maintain the personal safety of the student’s, the university has taken special steps such as installing a total of 140 CCTV surveillance cameras. 
• The BDU university has a fully equipped library that has the latest books edition and journals.

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli Admission

Bharathidasan University courses are offered MA, M.Sc, M.P.A, MSW, MBA, MCA, M.Ed, M.L.I.Sc. M.Tech., B.P.Ed., BCA, B.Voc. PG Diploma in various streams, Diploma in various subjects and various certificates programmes. To take admission in management courses one needs to clear the TANCET -2020 /GMAT/ MAT/CAT/GATE entrance exam. After the counselling process and selection in that seat is allocated to the candidate. Then candidates are requested to pay the admission fee. The BDU admission is provided to the students on a merit basis of the qualifying examination. All the above-mentioned courses have different eligibility criteria and qualifying examinations.

BDU Admission Procedure for All Programmes (except MBA)

• Meet the eligibility and selection criteria
• Submit the application form
• Document verification
• Seat Allocation
• Fee payment

BDU Tiruchirappalli Admission Process for MBA Programmes

• Appear for an entrance examination
• Meet the eligibility criteria.
• Submission of the application form
• Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of merit
• Publication of merit list
• Document verification
• Fee payment

BDU Scholarship

To motivate the students many institutions are providing them with scholarships to help them to continue their studies. Bharathidasan University has many types of scholarships which research scholars can avail. University helps students to avail scholarships and fellowships from the government. The scholarship is offered by the central government, state government and the university itself.

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli Scholarships

The BDU scholarship is the best way to motivate the students. As by getting this students can continue their further studies. Bharathidasan University has many types of scholarships which research scholars can avail. University helps students to avail scholarships and fellowships from the government. The university is helping students to get two types of scholarship which are: Government scholarships and University scholarships. There are other scholarships also which students can avail from the BDU Tiruchirappalli are given below: 

Types of BDU Scholarships that scholars can avail are as follows:

For P.G. Programmes Central Government Scholarships are:

1. SC and ST Students Scholarship from Government of India 

2. Minority Students Scholarship from Government of India 

3. For Meritorious Students, National Merit Scholarship and National Loan Scholarship.

4. Single Female Child Scholarship from Government of India

5. For the Distance Learning Students Belonging to SC/ST, Government of India Scholarship

For P.G. Programmes State Government Scholarships are:

1. Higher Education Loan Scholarship for SC/ST and Christian Adidravidar Students from Government of Tamilnadu.

2. Scholarship for BC, MBC and DNC Students from Government of Tamilnadu 

3. Scholarship for the Distance Learning Students Belonging to Christian Adidravidar from Government of Tamilnadu

For P.G. Programmes University Scholarship Plan:

Scholarship scheme from Bharathidasan University under the plan Earn while you Study in the University Central Library, University Centre for Distance Education and in the Examinations Wing.

For Ph.D Programmes Central Government Scholarships are:

For Ph.D Programmes State Government Scholarships are:

1. Scholarship for Minorities from the state government of Tamilnadu Educational Assistance.

2. For Scholarship Science and Technology students from Tamilnadu State Council

For Ph.D Programmes University Scholarship Plan:

Other Scholarships are:

1. For Research Projects Fellowships and Assistantships.

2. Scholarship for a study loan from Nationalized Banks.

BDU Tiruchirappalli Scholarships Availed By Students

BDU Placement

Placement cell is the key feature of any institution as it facilitates recruitment in the institution. In the placement, cell university is conducting training and interpersonal growth of the students. The placement cell of BDU helps in conducting recruitment smoothly. The BDU placement cell helps students to keep current trends in the competitive world and help them improve their skills. 

• BDU Tiruchirappalli sends invitations to the known companies for the interview process in the college.
• After receiving the confirmation from the companies, the university will allocate them a slot for the further process.
• Registration for interested candidates is completed.
• Candidates are guided about the companies and help them in mock interviews. Shortlisted candidates will appear in the company recruitment procedure. 
• After these jobs will be offered to the selected candidates.

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