What is the NIRF ranking of Bharathiar University?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Bharathiar University is ranked #10 among state public universities, #46 among universities and #76 overall.

How are placements at Bharathiar University?

In the data Bharathiar University submitted to NIRF 2025, 753 of the 1,203 students who graduated from its 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (62.6%), at a median salary of ₹6.75 LPA. Another 450 went on to higher studies.

Is Bharathiar University a government or private institution?

Bharathiar University is a government institution in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, established in 1982. It is affiliated to State University (UGC).

Which bodies approve or accredit Bharathiar University?

Bharathiar University lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.

Do students at Bharathiar University get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 710 of its 3,190 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 596 through state and central government schemes, 98 by the institution and 16 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Bharathiar University?

3,190 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 58.5% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

GovernmentNIRF 2025 #76 OverallNIRF 2025 #46 UniversityUGCNAAC

Bharathiar University

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu3000 IntakeofflineFounded 1982State University (UGC)

Fees / year

₹5,000 - ₹50,000

Courses

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Median Salary

₹6.75 LPA

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At a glance

Established: 1982
Institution type: Government
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation: State University (UGC)
Approvals: UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025: #76 Overall, #46 University, #10 State Public University
Median salary: ₹6.75 LPA (2-year PG programmes, 2023–24)
Placement rate: 62.6% (2-year PG programmes, 2023–24)
Students enrolled: 3,190 (2023–24)
Website: b-u.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

About Bharathiar University

Bharathiar University, established in 1982, is a state university located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, ranked 76th overall in NIRF 2025. Named after the nationalist poet Subramania Bharati, the university offers programs across arts, sciences, commerce, management, education, and computer science. The university is NAAC accredited with A+ grade and affiliates over 100 colleges in the Coimbatore region. Bharathiar University is known for its research in environmental sciences, biotechnology, and Tamil studies.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists.

Ranking list	Rank	Score
State Public University	#10	64.09
University	#46	54.42
Overall	#76	51.96

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

Placements

753 of the 1,203 students who graduated from Bharathiar University's 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (62.6%), at a median salary of ₹6.75 LPA. 450 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Year-wise placements

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

In 2023–24, 710 of 3,190 students at Bharathiar University (22.3%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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