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
Established | Institute Type |
1991 | Public |
Approved By |
AICTE, UGC |
Accredited By |
NAAC Grade ‘A’ |
Courses Offered |
UG, PG, Diploma and PG Diploma |
Basic Admission Criteria |
Entrance-Based |
Official website |
sde.b-u.ac.in |
Entrance Exam |
TANCET |
Type of Program | No. of Program |
UG and PG | 30+ |
Mode of Applying |
Offline |
Bharathiar University Distance Education School and Institutions
- School of Management
- School of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
- School of Chemical Sciences
- School of Commerce
- School of Computer Science & Engineering
- School of Economics
- School of Educational Studies
- School of English & Other Foreign languages
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Mathematics & Statistics
- School of Physical Sciences
- School of Social Sciences
- 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
- Fees: INR 50,580
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
- Fees: INR 70,800
Course 5: M.C.A.
- Duration: 2 Years
- Eligibility: B.Sc. in Computer Applications/ Information Technology or B.C.A graduate
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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).
Check: Bharathiar University Admissions
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.
Bharathiar University Distance Education FAQs
Ques. What is the working hours of the SDE?
Ans. All Working Days (Monday – Friday) : 9.45am to 5.30pm
All Saturdays : 9.45am to 4.00pm for the purpose of providing information and sale of Application Form and Prospectus.
Ques. Does the university provide Model Question Paper?
Ans. Yes, you can get the Model Question Paper from the website of the SDE by filling a form. Candidates can get the model question paper of any previous year.
Ques. How can I contact Bharathiar University?
Ans. The contact number of BU-SBE is (091) 422-2422222, 2422223, 2422234, 2422272, 2422321, 2422335. Candidates can contact to other officies of university as well. For more information, click here