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Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil NaduEstd. 1982UGC, NAAC3000 intakeState University (UGC)
Fees / year
₹5,000 - ₹50,000
Median salary
₹2.03 LPA
Placed
38.9%
NIRF Overall
#61
Established
1982

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.

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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 LPA2-year PG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
38.9%2-year PG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
3,0832023–24
Website
bdu.ac.in

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

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

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

Placements

2-year PG programmes, 2023–24

38.9%

Placement rate

₹2.03 LPA

Median salary

319

placed of 819 graduates

107

went on to higher studies

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.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

27.5%

of students reimbursed

849

students with full tuition reimbursed

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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Bharathidasan University: Frequently Asked Questions

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).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Bharathidasan University on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 9 November 2026.

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