University Name

Bharathiar University

University Type

State University

Established

1982

Motto

“Educate to Elevate”

Location

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Approval

UGC | DEB | AIU | NAAC | NIRF | AICTE | NCTE | BCI | TANSCHE |

Notification Date

May 10, 2026

Application Start

May 15, 2026

Application Last Date

June 15, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

July 05, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

July 15, 2026

Interview Date

August 01 – August 10, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

August 20, 2026

Last Date of Admission

August 31, 2026

Online

Common Entrance Examination conducted by Bharathiar University

Candidates with UGC NET / JRF / SET / GATE / M.Phil may be exempted (as per UGC norms)

Interview / Viva-Voce

Evaluation of Research Proposal

Final selection based on entrance + interview + academic performance

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th & 12th Certificates

UG Degree & Mark Sheets

PG Degree & Mark Sheets

NET/JRF/SET/GATE Certificate (if applicable)

Transfer Certificate / Migration Certificate

Community Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhaar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal

Experience Certificate (for part-time candidates)

No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer

Botany

Bioinformatics

Environmental Sciences

Zoology

Human Genetics & Molecular Biology

Textiles & Apparel Design

Biotechnology

Microbial Biotechnology

Biochemistry

Physics

Medical Physics

Nanoscience & Technology

Electronics & Instrumentation

Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Statistics

Computer Science

Information Technology

Computer Applications

Data Science

Cyber Security

Commerce

Management Studies

Financial Technology

Psychology

Sociology & Population Studies

Social Work

Library & Information Science

History

Women's Studies

English & Foreign Languages

Tamil

Linguistics

Bharathiar Studies

Education

Educational Technology

Physical Education

Communication & Media Studies

Economics

Econometrics

Entrance Exam Fee

₹500 (₹250 for SC/ST)

Registration Fee

₹600 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹1,000 (Refundable)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹1,650

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹2,500

Exam Fee

₹1,000 (Part-I Exams)

DRC Fee

₹500 per Sitting

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 5,000

Extension Fee

₹1,500 per Year

Viva Fee

₹ 3,000

Name

The Registrar, Bharathiar University

Account Number

822610110002080 (General Fund)

IFSC

BKID0008226

Bank Name

Bank of India (BOI)

Branch

Bharathiar University Branch

MICR Code

641013011

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation