Bharathiar University

Bharathiar University
Motto பல கல்வி தந்து இந்தப்பாரை உயர்த்திட வேண்டும்
Motto in English
 Educate to Elevate
Type Public
Established 1982
Chancellor Konijeti Rosaiah
Vice-Chancellor Prof A.Ganapathi
Location Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
11°2′23.17″N 76°52′43.72″E / 11.0397694°N 76.8788111°E / 11.0397694; 76.8788111Coordinates: 11°2′23.17″N 76°52′43.72″E / 11.0397694°N 76.8788111°E / 11.0397694; 76.8788111
Campus Urban
Affiliations UGC
Website www.b-u.ac.in

Bharathiar University is a state university in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, South India. Named after Tamil poet Subramania Bharathiar, the university was established in February 1982 under the provision of Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (Act 1 of 1982) and was recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1985. . It has been ranked No.1 in the State and No. 14 in the nation according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework, Government of India.

The university is in the foothills of Marudamalai road, Coimbatore and has jurisdiction over the districts of Coimbatore, Erode and the Nilgiris. It has 104 affiliated institutions (80 arts and science colleges, 29 colleges of education, eight management institutions, one Air Force administration college and one college of physical education).

The university was established at Coimbatore by the government of Tamil Nadu in February, 1982 under the provision of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (Act 1 of 1982). The Postgraduate Centre of the University of Madras, which was functioning in Coimbatore before 1982 formed the core of the Bharathiar University. In May, 1985 the university received recognition from the University Grants Commission New Delhi for the purpose of grants.

The university is named after the great national poet Subramania Bharathi, with the motto “Educate to Elevate”.

Bharathiar University celebrated its silver jubilee celebrations on 24 February 2007. The then president of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, and the then chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi, were chief guests.[1] Bharathiar University provides graduate, masters, M.Phil and Ph.D programs in various subjects. The university is known for its stringent Phd evaluation guidelines.[2]

University Vision

Bharathiar University's vision is to provide Internationally comparable quality higher education to the youth. The aim is not only focused on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to mould the students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and national development. Enshrined with the motto “Educate to Elevate”. The University strives to realize the vision of India and excel in promoting and protecting the rich heritage of our past and secular ideals of the nation.

University Mission

Entrance

The University’s mission is

The University is situated at the backdrop of Maruthamalai Hills in the Western Ghat range, in a sprawling campus of 1000 acres of land. 15 km. from the City of Coimbatore. As of now the University has 108 affiliated colleges, 96 Arts and Science Colleges, 3 University Constituent Colleges, and 1 Air Force Administration College. In addition, there are 31 Research Institutes of the State and Central Governments, which are recognized by this University for research purpose. And all these institutions cater to the educational needs of more than 1,50,000 students and research scholars.

Administration

Location

The university is situated at the backdrop of the Maruthamalai Hills in the Western Ghat range, in a campus of 1000 acres, 15 kilometres from the city of Coimbatore. The university has 108 affiliated colleges, 96 arts and science colleges, 3 university constituent colleges, and 1 Air Force administration college. In addition, there are 31 research institutes of the State and Central governments, which are recognized by the university for research purpose. The institutions cater to the educational needs of more than 1,50,000 students and research scholars.

Students enrolled

Colleges Particulars Numbers Constituent Colleges -3 Arts/Science Colleges -96 Co Education Colleges -85 Men's Colleges -4 Women's Colleges -19 Autonomous Colleges -22 Government Colleges -7 Stand Alone Institutions -12 Aided Colleges -16 Self-Financing Colleges -82 Research Institutions -31

Colleges by district

District name Number of colleges Coimbatore 61 Tiruppur 19 Nilgiris 6 Erode 22 Total 108 Number of courses offered : 321

Students enrolled : 1,86,000 students

Schools

Departments

Rankings

University rankings
General – India
NIRF[3] 48
Careers360[4] 51

Bharathiar University was ranked 48 among universities in India by National Institutional Ranking Framework of 2017.[3] It was ranked 51 in India by Career360's "Top Universities in India 2017", 44 among government institutes.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Silver jubilee celebrations of Bharathiar University". Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  2. ↑ "M.Phil / Ph.D Regulations Bharathiar University". PhD Degree Programs.
  3. 1 2 "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2017 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Human Resource Development. 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Top Universities in India 2017". Careers360. 2017.
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