Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER), the No. 1 Research University in India with ABET accreditation (2018), offers over 180 multidisciplinary programs across its 630-acre campus in Chennai. Below are the eligibility criteria for Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs, with admissions primarily entrance-based for B.Tech, B.Arch., M.Tech., M.B.A., and Ph.D., and merit-based for other UG/PG programs.
Bharath University Undergraduate (UG) Programs
| Program | Specializations | Eligibility | Entrance Exam |
| B.Tech | Aeronautical, Aerospace, Automobile, Biotechnology, Civil, Computer Science and Engineering, IT, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) for Bioengineering | Bharath Engineering Entrance Examination (BEEE) or equivalent |
| B.Arch | Architecture | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate in PCM | National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) |
| B.Sc. | Visual Communication, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Statistics, AI, Aviation, Aeronautical Science, Catering Science and Hotel Management | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects (PCM/PCB for science-based programs) | None (Merit-based) |
| B.Sc. (Hons) | Agriculture | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate in PCM or PCB | None (Merit-based) |
| B.A. | English, Tamil, Economics, Public Administration & Governance | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks | None (Merit-based) |
| B.Com. | General, Accounting and Finance, Corporate Secretaryship, Honors, Computer Applications, Data Analytics | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks | None (Merit-based) |
| B.C.A. | Computer Application, Data Analytics | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks | None (Merit-based) |
| B.B.A. | Bachelor of Business Administration | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks | None (Merit-based) |
| B.Pharm. | Pharmacy | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 60% aggregate in PCM or PCB | None (Merit-based) |
| B.A. LL.B. (Hons), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons) | Law (Integrated) | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks | None (Merit-based) |
| LL.B. (Hons) | Law | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks | None (Merit-based) |
| B.Sc. Nursing | Nursing | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate in PCB | None (Merit-based) |
Bharath University Postgraduate (PG) Programs
| Program | Specializations | Eligibility | Entrance Exam |
| M.A. | English, Tamil, Economics | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks | None (Merit-based) |
| M.Sc. | Computer Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Statistics | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks | None (Merit-based) |
| M.B.A. | Business Administration | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks | CAT, MAT, or BIHER’s equivalent test |
| M.Tech. | Various Engineering Disciplines (e.g., Computer Science, Civil, Mechanical) | B.Tech. or equivalent in a relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks | GATE or BIHER’s entrance test |
| M.Arch. | General, Landscape | B.Arch. or equivalent with minimum 50% marks | None (Merit-based) |
Bharath University Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programs
| Program | Specializations | Eligibility | Entrance Exam |
| Ph.D. | Various Disciplines (e.g., Engineering, Sciences, Management, Law) | Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA | Research and Development Entrance Test (RDET) or equivalent (e.g., UGC-NET, CSIR-NET), followed by interview |
Notes:
- Entrance Exams: BEEE for B.Tech, NATA for B.Arch., RDET or equivalent for Ph.D., and CAT/MAT or BIHER’s test for M.B.A. M.Tech. may require GATE or BIHER’s test.
- Additional Requirements: BIHER evaluates academic excellence, intellectual vitality, and personal context (https://admissions.bharathuniv.ac.in/). International students may need equivalent qualifications and English proficiency.
- Application Process: Apply via https://admissions.bharathuniv.ac.in/, submit documents (mark sheets, certificates, entrance scores), pay the application fee (~INR 1,000–1,500, varies by category), and attend counselling.
- Why BIHER: ABET, NAAC, NBA, NIRF, QS-World rankings, 630-acre campus, 1,500+ faculty, 51,000+ alumni, and $1 million startup seed fund via BRICKS program.