Bharathiar University, School Of Distance Education (BU-SDE) is ranked 21 overall by NIRF and ranked 19 among other University by NIRF. It offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and professional courses to the aspirants. Admission to courses is based on the marks secured by the candidates in the qualifying examination or the entrance examination conducted by the university.

Bharathiar University Distance Education Highlights

Bharathiar University Distance Education: School and Institutions

1. School of Management
2. School of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
3. School of Chemical Sciences
4. School of Commerce
5. School of Computer Science & Engineering
6. School of economics
7. School of Educational Studies
8. School of English & Other Foreign languages
9. School of Life Sciences
10. School of Mathematics & Statistics
11. School of Physical Sciences
12. School of Social Sciences
13. School of Tamil & Other Foreign Languages

Bharathiar University Distance Education Courses

The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma programs in the fields of arts, science, and commerce. The brief of courses with their eligibility is given below:

Undergraduate Programs

Course 1: B.A. (General/ Hons)

• Specialization:Tamil and English
• Duration: 3 Years
• Eligibility: Intermediate(10+2) in any stream

Course 2: B.B.A 

• Specialization: Bharathiar University, Customer Care Management, Retail Management, Hospital Management, Shipping Administration, Front Ofice & Customer Care Management and more
• Duration: 3 Years
• Eligibility: Intermediate(10+2) in any stream

Course 3: B.Sc. (Hons)

• Specialization:Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Geography, Electronic Media, and more.
• Duration: 3 Years
• Eligibility: Intermediate(10+2) in Science stream

Course 4: B.S.W - Bachelors In Social Work

• Duration: 3 Years
• Eligibility: Intermediate(10+2) in any stream

Course 5: B.Com

• Specialization: Computer Applications
• Duration: 3 Years
• Eligibility: Intermediate(10+2) in Commerce stream

Postgraduate Programs

Course 1: M.Com

• Specialization:Computer Applications
• Duration: 2 Years
• Eligibility: B.Com in Computer Application or B.Com in other specializations with CA as the main subject

Course 2: M.Sc

• Specialization:Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Geography, Electronic Media
• Duration: 2 Years
• Eligibility: B.Sc. (Hons) in concerned subjects

Course 3: M.A

• Specialization:Tamil, History, Economics, Journalism & Mass Communication, English, and more
• Duration: 2 Years
• Eligibility: B.A. (Hons) in concerned subjects

Course 4: M.Lib.I.Sc.

• Duration: 2 Years
• Eligibility: B.Lib.I.Sc graduates

Course 5: M.B.A.

• Specialization: Corporate Communication, Marketing Management, Operations Management,  Accounting and Finance, and more
• Duration: 2 Years
• Eligibility: Intermediate graduate in any course

Course 5: M.C.A.

• Duration: 2 Years
• Eligibility: B.Sc. in Computer Applications/ Information Technology or B.C.A graduate 

Bharathiar University Distance Education Admissions

BU SDE invites application for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in many streams, all the application processes are done through online more, aspirants can register their names and apply for desired courses by filling the application form, follow the subsequent steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of BU (http://sde.b-u.ac.in)

Step 2: Go to the ‘Academics’ portal and click on ‘Admissions’

Step 3: Download the application form and the application form will appear

Step 4: Fill in the form with correct information along with upload the scanned required documents

Step 5: Submit the form and make a payment through DD in favor of the following address: Registrar & Bharathiar University payable at Coimbatore

Selection Procedure of UG, PG courses

The selection procedure of the undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and research courses is based on candidate’s marks obtained in the past qualification exam, entrance exam or written test conducted by the university. The selection procedure is based on viz: 

TANCET - Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test conducted by Anna University at the national level. The exam is conducted for admitting candidates in MBA, M.Tech, MCA, and M.Arch courses in the month of June. Successful candidates satisfying their eligibility with TANCET Cutoff can enroll their names after counselling procedure. 

candidates seeking admission for the above-mentioned programs in Bharathiar University, School of Distance Education will have to appear for TANCET.

BU Written Test - The selection procedure for BSW, BBA, BCA, B.Com, and B.Lib.Sc. courses are based on the candidate’s qualifying marks in the University Written Test.

Merit-Based - M.Com, MSW, M.Lib.Sc and more candidate’s selection will be done on the basis of their qualifying marks in intermediate (10+2).

Scholarship: Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students can avail the scholarship from the respective state government, However, the college instructs the students to remit the full fees, fees refunds when the concerned authority permits the students.

About Bharathiar University Distance Education

Bharathiar University School Of Distance Education (BU-SDE) is a state university and was established in the year 1982 at Coimbatore by the Govt of Tamil Nadu. It is reaccredited ‘A’ grade level by NAAC. The School at present has about 308 Spot Admission cum Learning/ Information Centres CPOP (162) spreading all-over India and the number is steadily increasing as more and more evince interest in starting Spot Admission cum Learning / Information Centres.

Bharathiar University, School of Distance Education (BU-SDE), Coimbatore Admission 2020: Exam Timetable, Courses, Reviews

Bharathiar University, School of Distance Education was established in the year 1991. It is located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It has about 308 Spot Admission-cum-Learning/ Information centers across the country.

BU SDE offers UG, PG, PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate courses. It runs BSc, BA, B.Com, BBA courses of 17, 6, 3, and 15 disciplines along with BCA, BSW, and B.Lib.Sc programs. The PG level programs offered by the university are M.Sc in 13 specializations, MA with 7 disciplines, M.Com, MBA, Integrated MBA, Executive MBA, MCA, MSW, and M.Lib.Sc courses. Each PG level program is of 2 years duration.

Candidates may also join PG Diploma program with 16 specializations, Diploma course with 11 specializations and Certificate program with 8 specializations.

• The application form has to be submitted in offline mode only. Candidates could download the form from the website of the university and may also collect it in person or through post.
• Candidates are admitted to UG-level programs on the basis of their merit in the qualifying examination.
• Admission to MBA and MCA programs is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying degree.
• Students seeking admission to PG-level courses are selected on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination and eligibility.
• Admission to PG Diploma, Diploma, and Certificate courses is done on the basis of the percentage scored by the candidates in the qualifying examination as per the norms of the university.

Highlights Table

Bharathiar University, SDE B.Sc & BA Admission 2020

Bharathiar University, School of Distance Education runs B.Sc with 17 specializations, BA with 6 specializations, and B.Sc (in two disciplines) Lateral Entry program.

Candidates who have completed 10+2 or passed 3-year Polytechnic Diploma in the related subject are considered eligible to join BA and B.Sc programs. The minimum eligibility requirement for admission to B.Sc LTE is a 3-year Diploma in the respective discipline.

Admission to B.Sc, BA, and B.Sc LTE programs is given based on the merit obtained in the qualifying examination.

Bharathiar University, School Of Distance Education BSW, BCA, BBA, B.Com & B.Lib.Sc. Admission 2020

At the UG level, BU-SDE also offers B.Com in 3 specializations, BSW, BCA, BBA in 15 disciplines combined together. The university also offers B.Lib.Sc. along with BCA and B.Com LTE programs.

Candidates who have passed 10+2 in relevant discipline are considered eligible to join B.Com, BCA, BBA, and B.Lib.Sc. program. However, admission to B.Sc Physics, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry is given to those who hold 3-year Polytechnic Diploma in the respective subject. For BCA, B.Com and B.Sc Lateral Entry programs, candidates must have passed 3-year Diploma course in the relevant subject.

Admission to all the courses is given on the basis of the applicant’s merit in the qualifying examination.

Bharathiar University, SDE M.Sc And MA Admission 2020

The university offers M.Sc in 13 specializations and MA in 7 specializations at the PG level. Candidates who hold B.Sc degree in the related discipline from a recognized university are considered eligible to join M.Sc, while MA applicants must have a BA degree or any graduate degree.

Admission to M.Sc and MA is given on the basis of the applicant’s merit in the qualifying examination.

Bharathiar University, School Of Distance Education PG Admission 2020: MBA, MCA, M.Com, MSW & M.Lib.Sc

At the PG level, BU SDE also offers 2-year M.Com, M.Lib.Sc., MSW, MBA, Executive MBA programs, a 3-year MCA and a 5-year Integrated MBA course as well.

Applicants who hold B.Com, BBA, BBM degree are eligible to get admission to M.Com. Candidates with BSW degree are eligible to join MSW. To get admission o M.Lib.Sc, candidates must have a B.Lib.Sc Degree. The minimum eligibility requirement for admission to MBA is a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, whereas admission to Integrated MBA is given to those who have passed 10+2 in any discipline and candidates with Bachelor’s Degree and work experience of minimum 3-years are eligible to join Executive MBA course.

Candidates with BCA, B.Sc (CS, IT, Mathematics) degree and who have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level and Statistics or Mathematics at UG level are eligible to get admission to MCA course. Applicants with B.Sc (CS, IT), BCA, PGDCA, M.Sc in Computer Application and relevant disciplines are eligible to get admission to MCA LTE course.

Admission to all PG-level regular and Lateral Entry programs is given on the basis of the applicant’s merit in the qualifying examination.

Bharathiar University, School Of Distance Education PG Diploma Admission 2020

Bharathiar University School of Distance education offers 1-year PG Diploma course in 16 specializations. The minimum eligibility to apply is a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant discipline.

Candidates are admitted to PG Diploma program on the basis of their merit in the qualifying examination.

Bharathiar University, School Of Distance Education Diploma And Certificate Admission 2020

Bharathiar University School of Distance Education also runs 1-year Diploma and Certificate courses in 11 and 8 specializations respectively.

Candidates who have completed 10+2 in any discipline are considered eligible to get admission to Diploma and Certificate course.

Admission to the programs is given on the basis of the applicant’s merit in the qualifying examination.

Bharathiar University SDE Application Process 2020

Candidates can apply in offline mode. The form could be received either in person or through post by paying the application fee either through Demand draft, bank challan or in cash. Applicants can also download the form from the university’s website and submit it either by post or in person. Following are the steps to apply:

1. Collect the form either in person by paying the application fee.

or

Obtain the form along with the prospectus by post with Challan or DD enclosed.

or

Visit the website of the university to download the form.

2.Fill the application form correctly.

3. Attach the mandatory documents

4. Submit the application form by post to:

The School of Distance Education,

Bharathiar University,

Coimbatore - 641046

Note: Submit the application fee of INR 150 (in case of downloaded application and application form collected in person) through Demand Draft in favor of “Director, School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University”, payable at Coimbatore or by mean of submitting challan at the nearest Bank of India, Bharathiar University branch only. Those who have received it through post should submit INR 200 through bank challan or DD.

Documents required:

• Marksheet and Passing Certificate of the qualifying examination
• Passport-sized photograph
• DD or Bank Challan
• Equivalent certificate (for Graduates from Foreign University)
• Passport, Address proof, and Authentication letter (for overseas students)
• Bonafide or service Certificate to avail working concession