Bharathidasan University runs regular and part-time admissions for UG, PG, diploma and doctoral programmes. Students can apply online through the university admission portal for courses such as MBA and M.Sc. The application fee is INR 250 for most programmes, while Ph.D. applicants pay INR 500.

  • Admission Mode: Fully online
  • Selection: Merit and entrance exam scores, based on the programme
  • Entrance Exams: TANCET, CAT, MAT, GMAT, GATE, BDU Entrance Test
  • Ph.D. Sessions: 4 times each year
  • Distance Education: 26 PG and 15 UG courses in semester mode
  • Integrated Courses: MA and M.Sc after 10+2
  • BDU Admission Cycle: Mainly May to June for regular programmes
  • Entrance Exam Accepted:
    • MBA: TANCET / CAT / MAT / GMAT
    • MCA (Lateral Entry): Merit-based
    • Ph.D.: BDU Ph.D. Entrance Test + Interview
  • Application Fee: INR 250 for most programmes and INR 500 for Ph.D.

Students can submit BDU admission forms online through Bharathidasan University admission portal.

Bharathidasan University Admission Important Dates 2026

Event Date
GATE 2027 extended online registration with late fee closes October 12, 2026
GATE 2027 application rectification opens October 14, 2026
GATE 2027 application rectification closes October 21, 2026
CAT 2026 admit card download November 4 to November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 exam November 29, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT registration closes December 14, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT admit card December 17, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT test December 20, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT registration closes December 21, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT admit card December 24, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT test December 27, 2026
GATE 2027 city allotment notification January 4, 2027
GATE 2027 examinations February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027
GATE 2027 result announcement March 19, 2027

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Bharathidasan University UG Admissions 2026

BDU admits students to UG courses such as B.Voc, B.P.Ed, BCA for Hearing Impairment and integrated programmes. Most UG seats are filled through merit, while B.P.Ed admission also checks physical fitness and sports proficiency.

BDU UG course eligibility and selection details are given below.

Course Specialisations Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Voc Automobile Technology, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and more. 10+2 from any recognised board Merit-based (10+2 marks)
B.P.Ed - Any Degree / BPE / B.Sc (Physical Education) + State/University/District level sports participation Proficiency Test + Physical Fitness Test + Qualifying Exam Marks
BCA (Hearing Impairment) - 10+2 or equivalent Merit-based
Integrated MA History, Sociology and many more 10+2 with any stream Merit-based
Integrated B.Sc+M.Sc Bioinformatics, Geography, Media & Communication and many more 10+2 with PCM/PCB, depending on specialisation Merit-based

Bharathidasan University PG Admissions 2026

BDU offers more than 40 PG programmes in streams such as MA, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, MSW, M.Ed, MPA and MLIS. MBA selection uses TANCET, CAT, MAT, GMAT or GATE with counselling, while other listed PG courses follow merit-based admission.

BDU PG course eligibility and selection rules are listed below.

Course Specialisations Eligibility Selection Criteria
MBA Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt, Environmental Mgmt, Financial Mgmt. Any Graduate TANCET / CAT / MAT / GMAT / GATE + Counselling
M.Tech Geoinformatics, GIS and many more. BE/B. Tech or relevant M.Sc Merit-based
MA Tamil, English, Economics, HRM, and many more. BA Merit-based
M.Sc Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, and many more. B.Sc. in the relevant discipline Merit-based
MCA (Regular) - Any UG degree with Mathematics Merit-based
MCA (Lateral Entry) - PGDCA / BCA / B.Sc CS / IT Merit-based
MSW CD, HRM, CLSW Any UG degree Merit-based
M.Ed - B.Ed / B.El.Ed Merit-based
MPA Folk Dance, Classical Dance BPA/BFA/BA or PG Diploma in Classical/Folk Dance Merit-based
M.Li.Sc (Regular/Lateral) - B.Li.Sc Merit-based

Bharathidasan University Ph.D. Admissions 2026

BDU conducts Ph.D. admission in full-time, part-time and independent research modes. The university offers doctoral work in more than 40 specialisations, with admission sessions held in January, April, July and October.

BDU Ph.D. specialisations, eligibility and selection details are given below.

Ph.D. Specialisation Eligibility Selection Criteria Entrance Exam Exemptions
Arts & Humanities (Tamil, English, History, and many more) PG in a relevant subject with 55% BDU Entrance Test + Interview UGC NET / CSIR NET / JRF / SET / Project Fellows
Science (Biotech, Bioinformatics, Zoology, and more) PG degree in a relevant science discipline BDU Entrance Test + Interview NET/JRF/SET
Management & Commerce MBA / M.Com with 55% BDU Entrance Test + Interview NET/JRF
Education (M.Ed., M.Phil Education) PG degree in Education Entrance + Interview NET/JRF
Social Sciences (Social Work, Development Studies, and Environmental Mgmt.) PG in a relevant subject Entrance + Interview NET/JRF
Computer Science / IT MCA / M.Sc CS/IT Entrance + Interview NET/JRF
Interdisciplinary PG in a relevant allied field Entrance + Interview NET/JRF

Bharathidasan University Diploma and PG Diploma Admissions 2026

Diploma and PG Diploma options at BDU are offered in full-time and part-time formats. Admission to these programmes is based on merit.

Course Specialisations Eligibility Selection Criteria
Diploma (Full-time / Part-time) Various Any degree Merit-based
PG Diploma (Full/Part-Time) Yoga, Life Skills, Digital Library Management, and many more Any degree Merit-based

How to Apply for Bharathidasan University Admission?

  • Go to the official BDU admission portal.
  • Choose the course for which admission is needed.
  • Enter personal, academic and contact information.
  • Upload the required documents, including 10th/12th marksheets, UG/PG certificates and ID proof.
  • Pay the application fee online through Netbanking, Credit card or Debit card.
  • Save and print the submitted application form for later use.
  • Ph.D. applicants must send a signed hard copy to:

    The Director-Research, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli -620024

Bharathidasan University Documents Required

Students need the following documents during BDU admission.

  • 10th & 12th Marksheet and Certificates
  • UG / PG Marksheet
  • Passport-size photographs
  • ID Proof (Aadhaar/Passport)
  • Application fee receipt
  • Migration / Transfer Certificate
  • Category Certificate, if applicable
  • Equivalent Certificate for foreign degree holders

Bharathidasan University Admission Status

Students can use the Bharathidasan University admission status option to know whether their application is accepted, documents are verified and name is shortlisted for the selected programme.

  • Admission status is available through the BDU application portal.
  • Students can track:
    • Application approval
    • Document verification
    • Fee payment status

Bharathidasan University Study Material

BDU gives students access to more than 3,700 digital learning resources through its E-Content Cloud. These resources include e-books, video lectures, study notes and model questions, with 24x7 access for regular and distance learners.

Course material is arranged with learning objectives, detailed explanations, practical examples and topic-wise assessments. Students can use the platform for exam preparation, revision and concept clarity while studying at their own pace in regular or distance mode.

Bharathidasan University Admission FAQs

Ques. How much are the annual special fees for Arts and Humanities and Science students at Bharathidasan University?

Ans. Bharathidasan University charges the following annual special fees for Arts and Humanities and Science programmes.

Fee Type Arts & Humanities Science
Special Fees INR 1,000/year INR 1,000/year
Library Fees INR 500 (General), INR 200 (SC/ST) INR 500 (General), INR 200 (SC/ST)
Caution Deposit INR 1,000 INR 2,000
Computer/Internet INR 2,000/semester INR 3,000/semester

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Ques. What is the course-wise seat intake at Bharathidasan University?

Ans. The seat intake for selected BDU courses is shown below.

Course Seats
B.P.Ed. 100
MSW 40
MA 20
M.Sc. 40
MBA 60

Ques. Who is allowed to access USIC services at BDU?

Ans. USIC facilities can be used by the following groups.

  • Researchers and students of Bharathidasan University
  • Researchers from constituent and affiliated colleges
  • Faculty members and scholars from other universities
  • Research institutes and industries at a nominal cost

Ques. Does Bharathidasan University give tuition fee exemption to students with disabilities?

Ans. Yes. Students with disabilities who join any BDU programme receive 100% tuition fee exemption, including special fees, if they hold a valid disability certificate.

Ques. What fee rule applies to foreign national students at BDU?

Ans. BDU follows a separate tuition fee rule for foreign national students.

  • Developed Countries: Twice the Indian fee, payable in USD
  • All Other Countries: Same fees as Indian students, payable in USD