What is the NIRF ranking of Bharathidasan University?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Bharathidasan University is ranked #16 among state public universities, #36 among universities and #61 overall.

How are placements at Bharathidasan University?

In the data Bharathidasan University submitted to NIRF 2025, 319 of the 819 students who graduated from its 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (38.9%), at a median salary of ₹2.03 LPA. Another 107 went on to higher studies.

Is Bharathidasan University a government or private institution?

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

Which bodies approve or accredit Bharathidasan University?

Bharathidasan University lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.

Do students at Bharathidasan University get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 849 of its 3,083 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 772 through state and central government schemes, 28 by the institution and 49 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Bharathidasan University?

3,083 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 49.9% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

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Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu3000 IntakeofflineFounded 1982State University (UGC)

Fees / year

₹5,000 - ₹50,000

Courses

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Median Salary

₹2.03 LPA

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At a glance

Established: 1982
Institution type: Government
Location: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation: State University (UGC)
Approvals: UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025: #61 Overall, #36 University, #16 State Public University
Median salary: ₹2.03 LPA (2-year PG programmes, 2023–24)
Placement rate: 38.9% (2-year PG programmes, 2023–24)
Students enrolled: 3,083 (2023–24)
Website: bdu.ac.in

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

About Bharathidasan University

Bharathidasan University, established in 1982, is a state university located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, ranked 61st overall in NIRF 2025. Named after the Tamil poet Subramania Bharathi, the university offers programs across science, arts, management, education, and social sciences. The university is known for its research in biotechnology, bioinformatics, environmental science, and Tamil literature. It affiliates over 100 colleges across Tamil Nadu.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

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

Ranking list	Rank	Score
State Public University	#16	62.45
University	#36	55.85
Overall	#61	53.82

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

Placements

319 of the 819 students who graduated from Bharathidasan University's 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (38.9%), at a median salary of ₹2.03 LPA. 107 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Year-wise placements

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

In 2023–24, 849 of 3,083 students at Bharathidasan University (27.5%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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