University Name

Bharathidasan University

University Type

State University

Established

1982

Motto

“We will create a brave new world”

Location

Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, India

Approval

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

Notification Date

February 03, 2026

Application Start

February 04, 2026

Application Last Date

March 03, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

March 15, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

March 25, 2026

Interview Date

April 17 & 18, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

May 05, 2026 (Expected)

Last Date of Admission

May 20, 2026 (Expected)

Online

University-level PhD Entrance Examination

Exemption for UGC NET / JRF / SET / GATE / M.Phil candidates (as per UGC norms)

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Evaluation of Research Proposal / Area of Interest

Final merit based on entrance score + interview + academic record

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 Certificate & Mark Sheets

PG Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets

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

Transfer / Migration Certificate

Community Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhaar Card / Valid ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal

Experience Certificate (for part-time candidates)

No Objection Certificate (NOC)

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Botany

Zoology

Biotechnology

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Geology

Geography

Environmental Management

Marine Science

Computer Science

Information Technology

Statistics

Medical Physics

English

Tamil

History

Economics

Sociology

Social Work

Women's Studies

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Library & Information Science

Business Administration (MBA)

Hospital Administration

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

International Business

Commerce

Financial Management

Banking & Finance

Education

Educational Technology

Adult Education

Lifelong Learning

Physical Education

Yoga

Tamil

English

Arabic

Sanskrit

French

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,770

Registration Fee

₹ 1,000

Security Deposit

₹3,000 (Refundable)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹10,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹15,000

Exam Fee

₹ 1,000

DRC Fee

₹1,500 per Sitting

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 10,000

Extension Fee

₹ 5,000

Viva Fee

Included in Thesis Fee

Name

The Registrar, Bharathidasan University

Account Number

10621183116 (General Fund)

IFSC

SBIN0007014

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

Bharathidasan University Branch, Trichy

MICR Code

620002003

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