The document provides information about the M.Phil and Ph.D programs offered by Bharathiar University in Tamil Nadu, India. It discusses the university's establishment, recognition, jurisdiction, and campus. It then lists the 13 schools and 33 departments that offer research programs. Finally, it provides a table listing 22 affiliated colleges, the programs approved for each college, and whether they are offered full-time or part-time. In summary, the document outlines the postgraduate research programs and affiliated colleges of Bharathiar University.
1. BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY
State University Re-Accredited with A Grade (CGP 3.02) by NAAC.
Coimbatore - 641 046
PROSPECTUS M.Phil. & Ph.D.
PROGRAMMES
The Bharathiar University was established 1000 acres. The atmosphere is quite serene and is ideal
by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the Year 1982, for intellectual pursuits. The campus has a number
under the Bharathiar University Act I of 1981 (Tamil of architecturally designed buildings, which house
Nadu University Act I of 1982). the various Teaching and Research Departments,
the Library, the Internet Centre, the Administrative
The University was recognized by the U.G.C Offices, the Hostels and the Canteen.
for the purpose of the award of grants, in 1985.
The University is a member of the Association of The University has 13 schools and 33
Indian Universities and the Association of Research Departments on Campus, dedicated to
Commonwealth Universities. It is of an affiliating teaching and research, which include the
Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur
type, with jurisdiction over the revenue district
Development and the School of Distance Education.
of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Tirupur and Erode. It has
All the Departments / Schools are manned by highly
at present 102 Affiliated Colleges including 91 Arts
qualified and experienced faculty members.
and Science Colleges, 1 Air Force Administrative
College, 11 Institutions of Information Science & The University follows Choice Based Credit
Management and 21 Research Institutions. System and semester pattern of instruction for all
the Post – graduate courses. Each semester is
The University is situated at the foot of
having a minimum of ninety working days. The
the Maruthamalai Hills about 12 kms from the city University Examinations are conducted at the end
of Coimbatore, in a sprawling campus of around of each semester.
M.Phil. & Ph.D. PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING
DISCIPLINES IN THE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS BOTH AS
FULL TIME & PART TIME COURSES
I. School of Life Sciences
1. Department of Botany
2. Department of Bio-informatics
3. Department of Environmental Sciences
4. Department of Zoology
5. BU - DRDO Centre for Life Science
II. School of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
6. Department of Microbial Bio - technology
7. Department of Bio - technology
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2. III. School of Commerce
8. Department of Commerce
9. Department of Finance & Accounting
IV. Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur & Development (BSMED)
V. School of Chemical Sciences
10.Department of Chemistry
VI. School of Computer Science & Engineering
11.Department of Computer Applications
12. Department Computer Science
13. Department of Information Technology
VII. School of Educational Studies
14. Department of Communication & Media Studies
15. Department of Educational Technology
16. Department of Physical Education
17. Department of Extension Career Guidance and Student Welfare
VIII. School of Physical Sciences
18. Department of Physics
19. Department of Medical Physics
20. Department of Nanoscience and Technology
21. Department of Electronics & Instrumentation
IX. School of Economics
22. Department of Economics.
X. School of Mathematics and Statistics
23. Department of Mathematics
24. Department of Applied Mathematics
25. Department of Statistics
XI. School of Social Science
26. Department of Social Work
27. Department of Women Studies
28. Department of Sociology and Population Studies
29. Department of Psychology
30. Department of Library Science
XII. School of Tamil and other Indian Languages
31. Department of Tamil
XIII. School of English and other Foreign Languages
32. Department of Linguistics
33. Department of English & Foreign Languages
XIV. Other Subjects
34. Public Administration (ASC)
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3. 2. AFFILIATED COLLEGES AND PROGRAMMES OFFERED
a. COLLEGE-WISE:
The colleges offering various full-time and part-time research Programmes are
listed below. Further, Part-time Research Programmes shall be offered in Non-
Laboratory disciplines, at colleges, if qualified guides are available and vacancies
exist under the guides.
NOTE: FT: Full-Time, PT: Part-Time.
Programmes
S.No. College M.Phil. Ph.D.
Approved
1. Air Force Administrative College,
Red Fields Coimbatore - 641 018.
(For candidates serving in the 1. Meteorology FT PT
Indian Air Force only)
Ph : 0422 - 2222611
2. Bharathidasan College of Arts
& Science,
Ellispettai, Pallapalayam, 1. Bio-Chemistry FT PT
Erode - 638 116.
Ph : 0424 - 2535647, 2534121
3. C.B.M. College,
1. Chemistry PT PT
Kovaipudur, Coimbatore - 641 042.
Ph : 0422 - 2607251 2. Economics FT PT
1. Commerce FT PT FT PT
4. C.M.S. College of Science &
2. Computer Science FT PT
Commerce,
Chinnavedampatti, 3. Management FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 006. 4. Social Work FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2666465, 2667158 5. Mathematics FT
6. Biotechnology FT
5. Chikkaiah Naicker College, 1. Physics PT PT
Veerappan Chatram Post, 2. Botany FT PT
Erode - 638 004. 3. Zoology PT FT PT
Ph : 0424 - 2291271
1. Bio-Technology FT PT FT PT
6. Dr.G.R. Damodaran College 2. Commerce FT PT FT PT
of Science, 3. Computer Science FT PT FT PT
Civil Aerodrome (PO), 4. Management FT PT FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 014. 5. Micro-Biology FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0424 - 2572719, 2576557 6. Social Work FT PT FT PT
2591863 7. Communication FT PT FT PT
8. Bio-Chemistry FT PT FT PT
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4. Programmes
S.No. College M.Phil. Ph.D.
Approved
7. Dr.N.G.P. Arts & Science College, 1. Bio-chemistry FT PT FT PT
Kovai Estate, Kalapatti Road, 2. Commerce FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 035. 3. Biotechnology FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2627098, 2628944 4. Microbiology FT PT FT PT
2629367 5. Food & Nutrition FT PT
6. Computer Science FT PT
7. Corp. Sec. Ship FT PT
8. Hospital Admn. FT PT
8. Erode Arts & Science College, 1. Chemistry FT PT FT PT
Rangampalayam, 2. Commerce FT PT FT PT
Erode - 638 009. 3. Computer Science FT PT
Ph : 0424 - 2430004, 2430095 4. Economics FT PT FT PT
5. Electronics FT PT
6. Physics FT PT
7. Zoology FT PT FT PT
9. Gobi Arts and Science College, 1. Commerce FT PT FT PT
Karattadipalayam Post, 2. Computer Science FT PT
Gobichettipalayam - 638 543.
3. Economics FT PT FT PT
Ph : 04285 - 240147, 240741
4. Management PT PT
5. Mathematics FT PT FT PT
10. Government Arts College, 1. Botany FT PT PT
Arts College Road, 2. Chemistry FT PT FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 018. 3. English FT PT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2215212 4. Physics PT PT
5. Tamil FT PT PT
6. Zoology FT PT FT PT
7. Computer Science FT PT
8. Mathematics FT PT FT PT
9. Public Admn. FT PT
10. Geography PT
11. Government Arts College, 1. Botany FT PT FT PT
Udhagamandalam - 643 002. 2. English FT PT PT
Ph : 0423- 2443981 3. Chemistry FT PT
4. Tamil FT PT FT PT
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5. Programmes
S.No. College M.Phil. Ph.D.
Approved
12. Kongu Arts & Science College, 1. Commerce FT PT FT PT
Nanjanapuram, Kathirampatti Post, 2. Computer Science FT PT
Erode - 638 107. 3. Corp.Sec.ship PT PT
Ph : 0424 - 2339149, 2339933 4. Costume Design&Fashion FT PT
5. Economics PT PT
6. English FT PT PT
7. History PT PT
8. Mathematics PT PT
9. Tamil PT PT
10. Management FT PT
11. Bio-Chemistry FT PT
13. Kongunadu Arts and 1. Zoology FT PT FT PT
Science College, 2. Botany FT PT FT PT
Sri Gnanambikal Mills Post, 3. Computer Science FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 029. 4. Mathematics FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2642095 5. Physics FT PT FT PT
6. Chemistry FT PT FT PT
7. Bio-Chemistry FT PT FT PT
8. Bio-technology FT FT
14. Navarasam Arts & Science 1. Bio-Chemistry FT PT
College for Women, 2. Computer Science FT PT
Palliyuthu, Arachalur, 3. English FT PT
Erode - 638 101. 4. Mathematics FT PT
Ph : 0424 - 2357209,2357109 5. Commerce FT PT
1. Botany FT PT PT
15. Nallamuthu Gounder 2. Commerce FT PT FT PT
Mahalingam College,
3. Mathematics FT PT FT PT
Pollachi - 641 001.
Ph : 04259 - 234868, 234870 4. Physics FT PT FT PT
5. Computer Science FT PT
6. Tamil FT PT FT PT
7. Biotechnology FT PT FT
16. P.K.R. Arts College for 1. Commerce FT PT
Women, 2. Computer Science FT PT
Pariyur Road, Gobi - 638 476. 3. Management FT PT
Ph : 04285 - 224458, 222128 4. Mathematics FT PT
5. Physics FT PT FT PT
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6. Programmes
S.No. College M.Phil. Ph.D.
Approved
17. 1. Bio-Chemistry
P.S.G. College of Arts and Science, FT PT FT PT
Civil Aerodrome Post, 2. Chemistry FT PT FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 014. 3. Commerce FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 4397901 to 905 4. Computer Science FT PT FT PT
5. Economics FT PT FT PT
6. Electronics FT PT
7. Environmental Sci. FT PT FT PT
8. Foods & Nutrition FT PT FT PT
9. Journalism&Comn FT PT FT
10. Mathematics FT FT
11. Micro-Biology FT PT FT PT
12. Physics FT PT FT PT
13. Psychology FT PT FT PT
14. Social Work FT PT FT PT
15. Statistics FT PT FT PT
16. Tamil FT PT FT PT
17. Costume Design & Fashion FT PT
18. English FT PT FT PT
18. P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College 1. Botany FT PT FT PT
for Women, 2. Chemistry FT PT
Peelamedu, Coimbatore - 641 004. 3. English FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2572222 4. History FT PT
5. Management FT PT FT PT
6. Mathematics FT PT FT PT
7. Computer Science FT PT FT PT
8. Economics FT PT FT PT
9. Commerce FT PT FT PT
1. Commerce FT PT FT PT
19. Rathnavel Subramaniam College
of Arts & Science, 2. Computer Science FT PT
Sulur, Coimbatore - 641 402. 3. Electronics FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2687603, 2687421 4. Food & Nutrition FT PT
2687480 5. Management FT PT FT PT
1. Commerce FT PT FT PT
20. SNR & Sons College,
2. Computer Science FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 006.
3. Economics PT
Ph : 0422 - 2562788, 2560387
4. Electronics FT PT FT PT
5. English PT
6. Management FT PT FT PT
7. Mathematics PT
8. Tamil PT PT
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7. Programmes
S.No. College M.Phil. Ph.D.
Approved
21. Sree Narayana Guru College, 1. Commerce FT
K.K. Chavadi, Coimbatore - 641 105. 2. Computer Science FT
Ph : 0422 - 2656371, 2656840 3. Social Work FT
4. Microbiology FT PT FT PT
22. Sri Saraswathi Thiagaraja 1. Computer Science FT PT
Arts & Science College, 2. Management FT PT
Thippampatti, Pollachi - 642 107.
Ph : 04259 - 266550, 266008 3. Commerce FT PT FT PT
23. Sri G.V.G. Visalakshi College 1. Commerce FT PT
for Women, 2. Economics FT PT FT PT
Sri Venkatesa Mills Post, 3. History FT PT
Udumalpet - 642 128. 4. Mathematics FT PT
Ph : 04252 - 223019 5. English FT PT FT PT
24. Sri Ramakrishna College of 1. Computer Science FT PT FT PT
Arts & Science for Women, 2. Microbiology FT PT
Sarojini Naidu Rd., 3. Commerce FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 044.
Ph : 0422 - 2243624 4. Bio-Informatics FT PT
25. Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya 1. Chemistry FT PT FT PT
College of Arts & Science, 2. Computer Science FT PT FT PT
Perianaickenpalayam, 3. Co-operation FT PT FT PT
Coimbatore – 641 020. 4. Mathematics FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2692461 5. Physics FT PT FT PT
6. Social Work FT PT FT PT
26. Sri Vasavi College, 1. Commerce FT PT FT PT
Sri Vasavi College Road, 2. Computer Science PT
Erode - 638 316. 3. History FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0424 - 2533079 4. Mathematics FT PT FT PT
5. Zoology FT PT FT PT
6. Electronics FT PT
27. Thavathiru Santhalinga Adigalar
Arts, Science & Tamil College,
1. Tamil FT PT FT PT
Perur, Coimbatore - 641 010.
Ph : 0422 - 2607995
28. Vellalar College for Women 1. Botany FT PT FT PT
Thindal Post, Erode - 638 009. 2. Commerce FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0424 - 2431325 3. Computer Science FT PT
4. English FT PT FT PT
5. History FT PT FT PT
6. Food & Nutrition FT PT
7. Mathematics FT PT
8. Physics FT PT
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8. Programmes
S.No. College M.Phil. Ph.D.
Approved
29. V.L.B. Janakiammal College 1. Commerce FT PT FT PT
of Arts & Science,
Kovaipudur, Coimbatore - 641 042. 2. Computer Science FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2604545 to 49
30. Cherraan’s Arts & Science College, 1. Electronics FT PT
Cherraan Nagar,Kangayam - 638 701. 2. Commerce FT PT FT PT
Ph : 04257 - 243711, 243316 3. Management FT PT
4. Computer Science FT PT
31. Maharaja Co-Educational Arts & 1. Bio-Technology FT PT FT
Science College 2. Microbiology PT
Erode Road, Perundurai - 638 052. 3. Bio-Chemistry FT PT
Ph : 04294 - 220129
4. Chemistry FT PT
5. Nutritiuos & Dietitics FT
32. Coimbatore Institute of
Management & Technology,
1. Management FT FT
Vellimalaipattinam, Narasipuram,
Thondamuthur Via, 2. Computer Science FT PT
Coimbatore-641 109.
Ph : 0422 - 2650131, 2650132
33. Tirupur Kumaran College 1. Commerce FT PT FT PT
for Women,
Mangalam Road, Tirupur - 641 687. 2. Mathematics PT
Ph : 0421 - 2260290, 2261990
34. Sree Ramu College of Arts & Science,
Vedasendur Post, N.M. Sungam,
Pollachi - 642 007. 1. Commerce FT PT
Ph : 04259 - 286230, 286969
35. Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya
College of Arts & Science,
Maulmachampatti, 1. Bio-Technology FT PT FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 021.
Ph : 0422 - 2610403, 2610894
36. Jansons School of Business,
Karumathampatti,
1. Management FT PT FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 659.
Ph : 0421 - 2336161 to 65
37. KGISL Inst. of Information
Management, 1. Computer Science FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 035.
Ph : 0422 - 2666187
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9. Programmes
S.No. College M.Phil. Ph.D.
Approved
38. Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College
of Arts & Science, 1. Commerce FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 006. 2. Computer Science FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2666646
39. Vidyasagar College of Arts & Science,
Udumalpet - 642 126. 1. Commerce FT PT FT PT
Ph : 04252 - 224997
40. Nirmala College for Women, 1. Mathematics FT PT PT
Coimbatore – 641 018. 2. English FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2223469
3. History FT PT FT PT
4. Commerce FT PT FT PT
41. Government Arts College, 1. Physics PT PT
Udumalpet - 642 126.
2. Tamil FT PT
Ph : 04252 - 223062
42. Hindustan College of Arts & Science, 1. Computer Science FT PT
Coimbatore – 641 028.
2. Commerce FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2561666
3. Social Work FT PT FT PT
4. Management FT
5. Bio-technology FT PT FT
43. CSI Bishop Appaswamy 1. Computer Science FT PT
College of Arts & Science, 2. Social Work FT PT
Coimbatore – 641 018.
Ph : 0422 - 2218401, 2211840 3. Costume Design & Fashion FT PT
44. D.J. Academy for Managerial
1. Management FT PT FT PT
Excellence,
Coimbatore – 641 028. 2. Computer Science FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2610428
45. Park’s College 1. Costume Design & Fashion FT PT
Chisnnakkarai, Tirupur - 641 605.
2. Management FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0421 - 2212900, 2213318
46. Nehru Arts & Science College
Coimbatore - 641 105 1. Biotechnology FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2623055
47. Sri Krishna Arts & Science College 1. Electronics FT PT FT PT
Kunamuthur (po) Coimbatore - 08
Ph : 0422 - 2678060 to 62 2. Computer Science FT PT
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10. RECOGNISED RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
Programmes
S.No. College M.Phil. Ph.D.
Approved
48. Central Institute for Cotton 1. Botany FT FT
Research,
Coimbatore - 641 003. 2. Zoology FT FT
Ph : 0422 - 2430045
49. Centre for Research in Social 1. Management FT PT
Sciences, Technology & Culture,
2. Social Science,
Coimbatore - 641 037.
Ph : 0422 - 2214011 Technology & Culture PT
50. Institute of Nuclear Medicine
and Allied Sciences, Defence
Research & Development 1. Lifescience FT PT
Organisation New Delhi - 110 054.
Ph : 23905155
51. Botanical Survey of India,
Coimbatore - 641 003. 1. Botany FT
52. Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology 1. Botany FT PT FT PT
and Natural History, (SACON), 2. Environmental Science FT PT FT PT
Coimbatore - 641 108. 3. Zoology FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2657101 to 105
53. Solid State Physics Laboratory
Defence R & D Organisation,
Delhi - 110 054. 1. Physics FT PT FT PT
54. Sugarcane Breeding Institute, 1. Plant Pathology FT PT FT
Coimbatore - 641 003. 2. Botany FT
Ph : 0422 - 2472986 3. Chemistry FT
4. Entomology FT
5. Statistics FT
6. Zoology FT
55. T. Stanes and Company Limited,
Coimbatore - 641 018. 1. Plant Science FT PT FT PT
Ph : 0422 - 2221514,2223515 to 18
56. Defence Institite of Psychological
1. Psychology FT PT
Research., Delhi - 110 054.
Ph : 23914774
57. Pasteur Institute of India,
Coonoor - 643 103. 1. Microbiology FT PT
Ph : 0423 - 2231250
58. International Institute of
Ayurveda, Coimbatore. 1. Chemistry FT
59. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Instt. of Textiles 1. Textile management FT PT FT PT
Avinashi road,
Coimbatore - 641 004.
Ph : 0422 - 2571675
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11. Programmes
S.No. College M.Phil. Ph.D.
Approved
60. UPASI Tea Research Institute, 1. Chemical Technology (Tea) FT PT
Valparai - 642 127. 2. Entomology FT PT
Ph : 04253 - 72278, 72361
3. Plant Chemistry FT PT
72369
4. Plant Genetics FT PT
5. Plant Pathology FT PT
6. Plant Physiology FT PT
7. Plant Biotechnology FT PT
61. South India Textile Research 1. Industrial/Social
Association, Psychology PT
(SITRA) Coimbatore - 641 014. 2. Textile Chemistry PT
3. Textile Physics PT
4 . Textile Technology PT
62. Dalmia Centre for Research &
Development, 1. Plant Bio-technology FT PT
Kalampalayam,
Coimbatore - 641 010.
Ph : 0422 - 2605216, 2607967
63. Defence Institute of Physiology 1. Physiology and
& Allied Sciences,
New Delhi - 110 054. Allied Sciences FT PT
2. Life Sciences FT PT
64. Defence Research &
Development Establishment, 1. Biological Sciences FT
Gwalior - 474 002. 2. Chemical Sciences FT
Ph : 341960, 341550
65. Indian Institute of Spices
Researach, Calicut - 673 012. 1. Botany FT PT
Ph : 371294
66. Institute of Forest Genetics & 1. Entomology PT
Tree Breeding, 2. Systematic Botany PT
Coimbatore - 641 002.
3. Botany FT PT
67. Defence institute of High
Altitude Research
Pin : 901 05. C/o 56 Apo. 1. Lifescience FT PT FT PT
The University reserves the right not to conduct any of the above programmes and add any new
programmes if the circumstances so warrant.
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12. II. 1. M.Phil. Programme ii) Candidates working in colleges affiliated to
Universities other than Bharathiar University
Eligibility
have to produce a No Objection Certificate from
1. Candidates with Master’s Degree of the Head of the Insitution / University.
Bharathiar University in the concerned or related
iii) If the necognised guides are availabe in the
discipline or any other qualification recognized
non-lab oriented subjects in the affiliated
as equivalent thereto by the Syndicate of
colleges, the candidates may be negistered for
Bharathiar University.
the P.T. programme in the non-lab oriented
All candidates should have passed two year subjects.
Post Graduate degree course after 3-year
2. Duration
Bachelor’s degree course and Higher Secondary
course of 2-year duration after 10-year SSLC or M.Phil. : Full – time
one year Pre-degree after 11-year S.S.L.C. The duration of the M.Phil. Full-Time
Further, candidates who have passed the PG programme shall extend over a period of one
degraee examination with less than 17 years of academic year (twelve months) consisting of
total duration of study are not eligible for two semesters commencing from September 1st.
admission to M.Phil. programme.
M.Phil. : Part – time
a) Candidates belonging to the following The duration of the M.Phil. Part-time
categories are eligible to register for M.Phil programme shall extend over a period of two
(Full-Time) programme. academic years commencing from 1st
September.
(i) Candidaes with a minimum of 50% marks The maximum period for completion of the
in PG degree be permitted to register for M.Phil. programme is two years in the case of
M.Phil., / Ph.D. (Full Time / Partime programmes). Full – time candidates, and three years in the
case of Part-Time candidates.
Further Those who have secured lesser than
55% (except SC/ST) of marks and got admitted 3. Course of Study
are specifically informed that they are not The course of study for the M.Phil. degree
eligible for teaching positions as per UGC and programme shall consist of three written papers
State Government Norms. under Part I and a Dissertation under Part II of
(ii) Further those who are working as (Full time the Programme.
Research Assistants / Project fellows / JRF / (i) Theory Papers (under Part I)
SRF in time bound Research schemes or one Paper I Research Methodology
year duration or more in University Departments.
Research departments of Affiliated Colleges / Paper II Trends in the concerned
Recognized Research Institutions are eligible for discipline
admission. Paper III Special Paper
(Pertaining to the area of
b) Candidates belonging to the following specialization chosen by the
categories are eligible to register for M.Phil. Candidate under a guide)
(Part-Time) programme.
The Part I examinations shall be conducted
i) Any person employed in any concern / during March / September every year.
organization / institution situated within the
jurisdiction of the State of Tamilnadu or (ii) Dissertation (under Part II)
Research Institutions situated outside the State Candidates shall be required to choose a
of Tamilnadu recognized by Bharathiar University research problem in his/her chosen area of
with a minimum of 50% of Marks in the Master’s research and submit a dissertation incorporating
Degree. Such candidates shall produce a No the results of his /her investigation, carriedout
Objection Certificate from the Employer or under the supervision of a recognized supervisor
Head of the Institution (in case of Educational
Institutions).
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13. 4. Registration Recognised Research Institutions should apply
All Candidates who are admitted into the for admission in the prescribed application
M.Phil. programme (Full-Time or Part-Time) will form, to be obtained from the Registrar,
be registered to do research in a particular topic
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046
under the supervision of a recognized supervisor.
on payment of Rs.250/- for M.Phil and Rs. 300/
Candidates shall be registered for M.Phil. - for Ph.D. in the form of a Bank of India
programme during only one session in a year,
Challan credited to the General Fund Accounts
commencing on the first day of September,
of Bharathiar University or a Demand Draft
subject to the condition that the candidate so
on a Nationalised Bank drawn in favour of the
registered, shall be permitted to appear for
Registrar, Bharathiar University, Payable at
Part I examination only after completing the
Coimbatore, with a requisition indicating
minimum period of six months, in the case of
clearly, the Programme (M.Phil. or Ph.D.,) for
full-time registration and twelve months, in the
case of part-time registration. which the application is required.
The candidates before applying are advised
A candidate applying for registration shall to ascertain the availability of vacancies in the
do so, specifying the broad field of research, concerned Departments / Colleges or with the
which shall normally be one related to the field Guide, where the candidates proposes to
of specialization chosen in his/her PG degree. register for the Research Programme.
5. Guidance : Candidates shall apply for the M.Phil. / Ph.D.
programme only after qualifying for their
Every candidate admitted into the M.Phil./
Post-graduate degree, before the last date,
Ph.D. Research programme shall be registered
failing which their applications will be
under a qualified and recognized guide in the
Department / Institution, where the candidate rejected.
is admitted for the research programme. The
research guide shall guide the candidates, 7. How to Apply
throughout his/her research programme and The Application consists of two copies:
monitor his / her progress.
First Copy: To be submitted by the
A guide recognized for Ph.D. programme can candidates to the University. (Incase of
guide at any point of time not more than 8 Ph.D. downloaded application along with the cost of
candidates & 4 M.Phil. candidates and a guide application and Registration Fee of Rs. 250 and
recognized for M.Phil. programme can guide at 300/- for M.Phil. and Ph.D. respectively).
any point of time not more than 4 M.Phil.
Candidates. Second Copy: To be sent by the candidates
to the Colleges / University department
6.Procedure for Securing Admission concerned along with the Xerox copy of the
to Research Programmes remittance proof of payment of the cost of
application and Registration Fee. The College
Candidates desirous of seeking admission to the shall make use of the second copy of the
above said Research Programmes offered in the application for selecting the candidates.
University Departments, Affiliated Colleges and Hereafter University will not send applications
to the concerned colleges / Departments.
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14. The following are the sessions for admission to the M.Phil. / Ph.D. programmes in University
during each academic year.
M. Phil. Programme Session/s Last date for receipt of Application
effective from in the University Dept./College
Ist September 31st July
Ph.D. Programme Ph.D. Programme
Sessions effective from Sessions effective from
1st July 30th April
1st October 31st July
1st January 31st October
1st April 31st January
THE APPLICATION SHALL BE SENT TO THE
COLLEGES / UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS The applications submitted by candidates
WHERE THE CANDIDATE SEEKS ADMISSION. for getting admission into a particular Institution
The applications should be accompanied / College cannot be transferred to another
by properly attested Photo Copies of the Institution / College. If the candidate wishes to
following certificates: apply for admission in more than one College /
Department, he / she shall submit separate
1. Mark / Grade Certificate of the applications for each College / Department.
qualifying Post Graduate (PG) course.
2. Provisional / Degree Certificates of the The applications submitted for admission
under Graduate (UG) and Post- to Ph.D. programme cannot be transferred to
Graduate Courses. (PG) M.Phil. Course and Vice-versa.
3. Transfer and Conduct Certificate (issued
by the Institution last studied) Once the application submitted to the
University / Colleges for a particular session shall
4. Community Certificate
not be considered for subsequent session(s).
5. Service Certificate issued by the
Employer (in the case of candidates Incase, the programme to which applied is
applying for part-time Programme, not offered in the concerned Institution, the
specifying the total duration of the application will be rejected.
service put in by the candidates in their
organization)
8. Selection Procedure (M.Phil. and Ph.D.)
6. No objection Certificate issued by the The following will be the Selection
Head of the Institution / Employer (in Procedure:
the case of candidates applying for
part-time Programme)
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15. 1. The eligible candidates will be ranked based on their academic performance conducted
according to the marks secured in the to assess the aptitude of the candidate for
qualifying examinations and personal research and his/her academic competence
interview conducted to assess the aptitude subject to satisfying the eligibility conditions.
of the candidate for research and his/her The candidates selected for admission to the
academic competence and subject to M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes in the University
satisfying the eligibility conditions. Departments shall be required to submit the
2. The selection committee shall consist of the Original transfer certificate and conduct
HOD and eligible guides of the faculty. certificate, issued by the Institution last studied,
statements of marks and Provisional/Degree
3. After the students have been admitted the certificates of Post Graduate and M.Phil. Degree
guides be allotted in the eligible guides Courses. Hence, the candidates are advised to
meeting. The same be intimated and a copy retain with them sufficient number of attested
be sent to the Registrar, along with the photocopies of the certificates, before
waiting list in the specified proforma. surrendering the originals.
4. The University shall verify the originals III. Ph.D. Programme
submitted by the candidates and the
colleges shall be informed to bring the same 1. Eligibility
for verification on a particular date. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in
5. The College and departments should also PG degree be permitted to register for M.Phil /
notify the existing vacancies in their Ph.D. (Full time / Part time programmes).
common notice board and department Further those who have secured lesser thatn 55%
(except SC / ST) of marks and got admitted are
notice boards and publish the same in the
specifically informed that they are not eligible
website so as to enable the students to apply
for teaching positions as per UGC and State
for the disciplines of their choice.
Government Norms.
6. Depending on the number of vacancies the
Admission for Ph.D. programme can be made
candidates will be selected by following the
four times in a year, i.e., January, April, July
communal reservations as prescribed by the
and October. Candidates should submit their
Government of Tamilnadu i.e.
applications on or before first working day of
a. 31% for Open Competition quarter, viz January, April, July and October.
b. 30% for Backward Classes within this 3.5% 2. REGISTRATION FOR THE Ph.D.
for Muslims.
PROGRAMME
c. 20% for Most Backward Classes and
Denotified, tribes. A candidate who has qualified for the
Master’s Degree in the faculties of Arts,
d. 18% for Scheduled Castes (3% for Sciences, Fine Arts, Commerce, Social Science
Arunthathiar) and 1% for Scheduled Tribes. of this University or equivalent thereto is eligible
The candidates will be selected for to register for the Full- Time /Part-Time Ph.D.
admission to the Research Programme programme.
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16. a). Full-Time i. Recognized factory means an industrial
Full-Time (with or without stipend or establishment and regulated by the factories
Act.
fellowship) / Research fellows / Research
Assistants/Technical Assistants and project ii. Recognized institution means any institution
registered with the Registrar of Societies and
Assistants appointed in the research projects
has been duly audited by a recognized auditor
funded by recognized agencies / Government for the last three years from the date of
are also eligible to register for Ph.D. on a application and duly supported by an audit
fulltime basis in the same department provided certificate.
they satisfy the eligibility criteria laid in. iii. Recognized business means a business
b). Part-Time (teacher or non-teacher) organization duly registered with commercial
Tax Department and three years standing in their
The candidates possessing any one of the business.
above qualifications and falling under any of the iv. Private / Public Ltd. Company registered
following categories are eligible to register for under the Companies Act.
Ph.D. Part-time programme. v. If the necognised guides are available in the
a). “A teacher with a minimum two years of non-lab oriented subjects in the affiliated
experience working in the Department of the colleges the candidates may be registered for
University or of an affiliated College of this the P.T. programme in the non-lab oriented
subjects
University / Higher Secondary School / High
School / Polytechnic / Colleges affiliated to UNDER INDEPENDENT Ph.D.
other universities (in subjects other than RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Engineering, Medicine, Law and Agriculture Teachers with M.Phil. or equivalent
within the territorial Jurisdiction of this qualification, working in the Departments of this
university).” University or in colleges affiliated to this
University with atleast four years of teaching /
b). Any Chartered Accountant / cost research experience after obtaining M.Phil.
Accountant / Company Secretary and other degree, may register for Ph.D. without a guide,
professionals with minimum period of three as part-time scholars.
years of experience after obtaining their
In such cases, for the lab oriented
professional qualification is eligible for Ph.D.
programmes if the department to which the
registration. The subject for registration may candidate belongs to, is not recognized for
be the same as that of the professional research by Bharathiar University, the candidate
qualifications in the case of ACA / AICWA / ACS. is required to produce a certificate from other
The guides may be from the department of such recognized departments of the affiliated
Commerce / Management Studies / Economics college/ Institutions indicating clearly that he/
and concerned subjects. she will be permitted to utilize the facility
availabe there.
c) For candidate other than a teacher
candidate, any permanent staff in a However, those registered under this
Government Office / Private / Public Ltd. category of independent registration, can opt
to work under a recognized guide at any stage
Company, a recognized factory / institution /
after registration, with the prior permission of
research institution / business with a minimum the University and on payment of a ‘status
period of three years of administrative change fee’.
experience in the relevant job after obtaining HOSTEL FEE:
the Master’s degree with a minimum of 50% of
Caution Deposit Rs. 7,200/-
marks in the qualifying examination (staff
includes Board of Directors, Proprietor and (Rs. 7,000/- Refundable), (Rs.200/-
Establishment Charges)
Partner) are eligible for Ph.D. registration in the
relevant discipline. Room rent Rs. 210/- per month, (Subject to
change)
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17. Mess, Welfare, Power, Water and Miscellaneous A number of fellowships like University
charges are on dividing basis. Research Fellowships, Fellowships offered by the
University Grants Commission, Council for
SCHOLARSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS : Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Council
A number of scholarships are available for of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR) and Junior
BC, BC, SC / ST candidates admitted to the Research Fellowships and Senior Research
M.Phil. / Ph.D. full-time programmes in the Fellowships are available to the students
University Departments. admitted to the Ph.D. full-time programmes in
the University Departments.
The following are the fee structure for the M.Phil / Ph.D. candidates admitted in the
University Departments with effect from 01.01.2010.
M. Phil. Ph.D
F.T P.T F.T P.T
1.** Admission Fee 250 250 250 250
2.** * Matricula Fee 150 150 150 150
3.** # Recognition Fee 500 500 500 500
4.** Registration Fee 500 500 500 500
5.** Administrative Fee for M.Phil 250 500 - -
6.** Administrative Fee for Ph.D
(i) with M.Phil Qualification 500 750
(ii) with PG. Qualification - - 750 1000
7. Tution fee (per Annum) 3000 1500 3000 1500
8. Laboratory Fee (per annum)
For Science Scholars only 2000 1000 2000 1000
9. Library Fee (Per annum) 300 300 300 300
10. Sports Fee (Per annum) 50 - 50 -
11. Internet Fee (per annum)
ID one time 1000 1000 1000 1000
12. Special Fee for Independent
Registration (per annum) - - - 1000
13. CAUTION DEPOSIT
General and Library Deposit 1000 1000 1000 1000
14. Group Insurance (per annum) 100 - 100 -
**The equal fee structures are to be followed for the affiliated Colleges / Research Insitutions /
University Departments.
*Applicable to candidates, who are seeking admission in the Bharathiar University for the First Time.
#Towards Recognition of the Degree awarded by any University other than the Bharathiar University
which forms the basis for the present selection.
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18. The students who are admitted in the affiliated Colleges / Recognised Research
Institutions have to pay the fee prescribed by the Colleges / Recognised Research Institutions,
if any, along with the following fee :
M. Phil. Ph.D
F.T P.T F.T P.T
a. Admission Fee 250 250 250 250
b. Registration Fee 500 500 500 500
c. # Recognition Fee 500 500 500 500
d. @ Matricula Fee 150 150 150 150
e. Administrative Fee (per annum)
one-time Payment
i) For PG Degree holders) 250 500 750 1000
ii) For M.Phlil Degree holders) - - 500 750
f. University Library Fee 100 100 100 100
g. Special Fee (Per annum)
i) For research institutions only) - - 1000 1000
ii) For Independent Registration - - 1000
# Towards recognition of the degree awarded by any University other than the Bharathiar University,
which forms the basis for the present selection.
@ applicable to candidates who are seeking admissions in the Bharathiar University for the First time.
REGULATIONS:
The candidates will be governed by the respective M.Phil. and Ph.D. regulations of the University,
amended from time to time.
OTHER AMENITIES:
The Library is well equipped and functions from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Computer centre has
internet facility and is linked to a Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT). The Health centre and the
sports stadium have modern equipments. The University runs hostels, for men and women scholars.
There is a Post-Office, a Bank and two Canteens in the Campus. There is also a National Service
Scheme (NSS) which has been functioning effectively.
The University buses ply during morning and evening, on all working days for transporting the
staff and students. The city bus service to the University is also available, and the frequency of this
service is reasonably good.
Coimbatore
Dr. P. THIRUMAL VALAVAN
Date : REGISTRAR.
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