Bharathiar University UG Admission 2026

B.A., B.Sc., B.Com and BCA courses are offered through 140 or more affiliated colleges of Bharathiar University across Tamil Nadu. These colleges run their own admission process and select students based on Tamil Nadu HSC board marks.

The Bharathiar University campus admits students mainly for PG, M.Phil, PhD, B.Voc and a limited B.Sc blended programme. Students who want regular UG courses through affiliated colleges must apply to the respective college, not through the campus PG admission process.

Bharathiar University MBA and MCA Admission 2026

For MBA and MCA, Bharathiar University uses only the TANCET 2026 route. The university does not hold a separate entrance test, group discussion or interview for these two programmes. Seat allotment is done through DTE Tamil Nadu centralised counselling according to TANCET rank, category and the choices filled by the candidate.

Bharathiar University MBA and MCA Eligibility Criteria

Note: Bharathiar University MBA has 60 Regular fee seats and 60 Differential fee seats. Both are filled through the same TANCET counselling process. Non-Tamil Nadu candidates with a TANCET score who cannot join DTE counselling should email buadmission@buc.edu.in to ask about available seats.

Bharathiar University MBA and MCA Selection Criteria

MBA and MCA selection depends fully on the TANCET 2026 rank. During DTE Tamil Nadu counselling, candidates receive seats based on rank, reservation category and preference order. Bharathiar University does not add any separate GD, PI or university-level test for these programmes.

How to Apply for MBA or MCA at Bharathiar University?

• Candidates must have appeared in TANCET 2026.
• Register for DTE Tamil Nadu TANCET counselling through the official DTE Tamil Nadu portal with the TANCET 2026 score card.
• Choose Bharathiar University MBA or MCA while filling college and programme preferences.
• Accept the allotted seat and report to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore for document checking and fee payment.
• Non-Tamil Nadu candidates should email buadmission@buc.edu.in or call the university for direct admission guidance.

Bharathiar University PG Admission 2026

Bharathiar University selects students for MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MSW, M.Ed and MLIS programmes through merit. No entrance test is held for these courses. The merit score is prepared from core and elective paper marks up to the 5th semester of the qualifying UG degree, while Language and General Knowledge papers are not counted.

Bharathiar University PG Eligibility Criteria

Bharathiar University PG Selection Criteria

Admission to MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MSW and M.Ed is given without an entrance exam. The selection committee prepares the merit list from marks scored in core and elective papers till the 5th semester of the UG course. Marks from Language and General Knowledge papers are left out of the calculation.

How to Apply for PG at Bharathiar University?

• Apply online at fms.b-u.ac.in/admission.
• Register with a mobile number and email ID, then choose the programme for which you want to apply.
• Upload UG marksheets up to the 5th semester or 3rd year, community certificate if applicable, photograph and signature.
• Pay the application fee of INR 400 for General candidates or INR 200 for SC/ST candidates through the online portal.
• Download the completed application form after submission.
• Check the merit list on b-u.ac.in and attend document verification at the university on the notified date.

Bharathiar University M.Phil and PhD Admission 2026

Bharathiar University conducts M.Phil and PhD admission through BU CET, the university’s Common Eligibility Test. The written test is for 50 marks, and a candidate must score at least 15 out of 50 to qualify for the next stage. Results are shared with applicants through their registered email ID.

Bharathiar University M.Phil and PhD Eligibility Criteria

Bharathiar University M.Phil and PhD Selection Criteria

Candidates who appear for BU CET must score at least 15/50 marks to become eligible for the interview. The written CET is not required for candidates with NET/JRF, UGC-CSIR NET, SLET/SET, GATE, DST-INSPIRE, DRDO scientist status, FIP/FDP teacher fellowship or the prescribed foreign candidate qualifications. All eligible candidates then appear before the relevant departmental research committee for the interview.

How to Apply for M.Phil or PhD at Bharathiar University?

• Apply for CET at fms.b-u.ac.in/cet after the new cycle notification is published on b-u.ac.in.
• After online submission, download the filled form and send a hard copy with self-attested certificates to: The Coordinator, CET 2026, Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore - 641 046.
• Appear for the BU CET written examination on the notified date, or claim exemption if qualified through NET/JRF/SLET/GATE.
• After clearing the CET or receiving exemption, attend the departmental interview for final selection.

Bharathiar University Scholarships

Bharathiar University campus students can apply for Tamil Nadu government and central government scholarships. Adi Dravidar and Tribal community students get full tuition fee exemption. Differently-abled students receive a full fee waiver and 5% reserved seats.