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PrivateNIRF 2025 #90 OverallNIRF 2025 #76 University

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, College of Engineering, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu5580 IntakeofflineFounded 2003BIHER, Chennai
Fees / year
₹20,000 - ₹1.75L
Courses
56+
Median Salary
₹9.5 LPA

At a glance

Established
2003
Institution type
Private
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation
BIHER, Chennai
Approvals
AICTE
NIRF 2025
#90 Overall, #76 University
Programmes
56 in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
UG fees
₹20,000 – ₹1.75L a year
PG fees
₹30,000 – ₹1.2L a year
Median salary
₹9.5 LPA (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Placement rate
93% (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Students enrolled
18,977 (2023–24)

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

About Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, College of Engineering, Chennai

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, College of Engineering, Chennai, established in 2003 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a leading educational institution in India. About BIHER Chennai College of Engineering is a department of BIHER (Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research) which was established in 1984. Bharath was recognized as a Deemed to be University by MHRD in July 2002. Since its inception, the institute is imparting quality education to around 10000 students from across the world. The College of Engineering offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in several branches of Engineering and Management. It has 4 campuses located in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The college started by Dr. S. Jagathrakshakan and with Sri Lakshmi Ammal Educational Trust and this was the first self-financing Engineering College in Tamil Nadu at that time. Other colleges established by this trust are: Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital (BMCH), Chennai Sree Balaji College of Nursing, Chennai Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital (SBMCH), Chennai Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SLIMS), Pudhucherry Currently, the college is providing multi-stream, multi-cultural and high quality education to nearly 10000 students from around the world. The vision of the college is to provide an excellent academic and research ambience for students and members of the faculties to acquire professional competence along with human dignity, and spearhead the transformation of community through continuous discovery in science and technology. Their one of the top missions is to develop as a Premier University for Teaching, Learning, Research and Innovation on par with leading global universities. They also aim to launch new programmes with innovative curriculum design by provide multi-faceted exposure in various subjects. They want to develop as a multi-dimensional institution contributing immensely to the cause of societal advancement through spread of literacy, an ambience that provides the best of international exposures, provide health care, enrich rural development and most importantly impart value-based education. They are also working to foster an interdisciplinary approach in education, research and innovation by supporting lifelong professional development, enriching knowledge banks through scientific research, promoting best practices and innovation, industry-driven and institute-oriented cooperation, globalization and international initiatives..

NIRF 2025 Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists. It lists this college as Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research.

Ranking listRankScore
University#7649.59
Overall#9049.85

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

56 programmes
CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]Undergraduate14₹1,50,000
Master of Science [M.Sc]Postgraduate7₹30,000
Master of Technology [M.Tech]Postgraduate7₹1,00,000
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]Undergraduate5₹40,000
Master of Commerce [M.Com]Postgraduate5₹30,000
Bachelor of Arts [BA]Undergraduate4₹20,000
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]Undergraduate4₹50,000
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]Undergraduate2₹40,000

Placements

2,833 of the 3,047 students who graduated from Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, College of Engineering, Chennai's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (93%), at a median salary of ₹9.5 LPA. 214 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Year-wise placements

Admission 2027

BIHER Chennai Admission Process Admissions to B.tech programs in BIHER are based on ranks secured in Bharath Engineering Entrance Examination BEEE 2022 and qualifying marks in Higher Secondary. The students can directly apply for the admission in this college through the official website of the college. There is a special tab on the website called ‘admission’ and students can click on that and get the details and online form there itself.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

In 2023–24, 2,474 of 18,977 students at Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, College of Engineering, Chennai (13%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Quick Info

TypePrivate
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu
Established2003
RankingNIRF 2025 #90 Overall
Total Intake5580
Courses56+