BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY Coimbatore Prospectus for PG Degree & Diploma Courses 2008-09
Welcome to Bharathiar University harathiar University Schools are providing a high quality learning experience for its students for the past 26 years. The Bharathiar BUniversity is the off spring of the world renowned Univeristy of Madras. The Long tradition of students care is reinforced by the continued investment in student and Learning Support Services. This has lead to an expansion of the University Schools Career Services. Students are encouraged to develop the confidence and skills required to complete in today s challenging employment market across a full range of career options. This tradition of excellence owes much to the work of a committed staff. Bharathiar University staff are not only highly qualified but are increasingly research active, which means that students are being exposed to critical thinking and scholarship. However, being a student at Schools of Bharathiar University is not only about achieving qualifications, but also is concerned with prepration for taking on a wide range of responsibilities and future leadership roles. The ongoing expansion of the University s international net work means that students are engaging with global as well as local issues. The 2008-09 prospectus not only provides useful information about courses and contacts but also attempts to reflect the total University experience. Bharathirar University is renowned for its beautiful campus, which is in the foot hill of Maruthamalai conservation area. This is complemented by a range of buildings which reflect a mixture of old and new. The University has embarked on an ambitious building and refurbishment programme which will help to ensure that there are high quality facilities to deliver the academic excellence which will help to ensure that there are high quality facilities to deliver the academic excellence which has become the Bharathiar University s hallmark. It houses facilities which meet industry standards to support the curriculum areas of Arts, Social Sciences, Computers, Management, Education and Physical Education. This publication gives a flavour of all the exciting things currently taking place, but we would invite you to visit the campus and see developments at first hand. Staff would be delighted to welcome you. Prof. Dr. G. Thiruvasagam, Vice-Chancellor Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 1
Profile The Bharathiar University named after the great visionary and a revolutationary National Poet, Subramania Bharathi was established at Coimbatore at the foothills of Maruthamalai by the Government of Tamilnadu in February 1982, with jurisdiction over the districts of Coimbatore, Erode and The Nilgiris. This University is the off spring of the world renowned University of Madras. This University has its principles enshrined with the lofty motto Educate to Elevate. Every effort is harnessed to realize the dreams of the poet of making Educational institutions a temple of learning. It is the aim of the University to participate in the task of inculcating necessary knowledge, Skills and Creative Attitudes and values among the youth of this country, to contribute more effectively towards establishing an equitable social and economic order and the secular ideals of our Nation. It is located in a sprawling area of about 1000 acres free from pollution, 12 kms. away from the Coimbatore city. The atmosphere is quite serene and ideal for intellectual pursuits. The campus has a number of well-designed buildings which house various teaching and research Schools, Library, Internet Centre administrative offices, hostels and canteens, etc., The University is an affiliating type, recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and Common Wealth Universities. At present 143 Colleges are affiliated to it. This includes 18 Autonomous Colleges, 49 Educational Colleges, 8 Management Institutions, 85 Arts & Science Colleges (Women s colleges 24, Co-educational colleges 114 and men s Colleges 5), 1 Air force Administrative College. This University has 34 Departments in the campus, dedicated to teaching and research including 12 Schools and a school of Distances Education. All Schools / Departments are manned by highly qualified and well-experienced faculty members. Vision Our 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 student 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 the secular ideals of the nation. Mission The University s mission is To be innovate, inclusive and international University; committed to excellence in teaching. Research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social, cultural and economic needs of the nation. To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with synergistic interaction with the industry and society. To impart knowledge and skills to students equipping them to be ready to face the emerging challenges of the knowledge era. To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal partners in meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation. To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research leading to newer products and processes. To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to justice and quality. Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 3
PG 2 0 0 8 Why should you prefer Bharathiar University Programmes with strong career focus. Collaboration with industry and national research laboratories. Applied research focused on developing innovative processes and products. Innovative new programmes. Highly student centered Courses on Choice Based Credit System Sprawling 1000 acres pollution free campus dotted by Western Ghats. Academics with international competence. Centre of professional research in Arts, Science, Social Science, Commerce, Education and Management disciplines. Central library with more than 1,50,000 documents and 250 national and international journals. Good infrastructure Broad band internet connectivity. Indoor stadium and play fields Physical fitness centre and Health centre Bank, ATMs Post office, Canteens, Saloon, Stationary Shop etc.,
Courses Offered & Eligibility I. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS (i) Department of Mathematics 1. M.Sc. Mathematics (60) A pass in B.Sc. Mathematics of Bharathiar University or any other University recognized by the Bharathiar University or equivalent thereof. (or) A pass in B.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Applications of Bharathiar University or any other University recognized by the Bharathiar University or equivalent thereof. 2. M.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Applications (60) A pass in B.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Applications and a minimum of 55% of marks in part III. (ii) Department of Statistics 3. M.Sc. Statistics with Computer Applications (60) A pass in B.Sc. Statistics / B.Sc. Mathematics / B.Sc. Computer Science / B.C.A. with Statistics as one of the papers. 4. M.Sc. Statistics (60) A pass in B.Sc. Statistics, B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Applications along with Statistics as one of the paper. II. SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES (iii) Department of Physics 5. M.Sc. Physics (20) A pass in B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics and Chemistry as the allied subjects. A pass in B.Sc. Physics with Computer Applications having Mathematics as one of the allied subjects. (iv) Department of Medical Physics 6. M.Sc. Medical Physics (20) A pass in B.Sc. Medical Tech. (Radiation Therapy) A pass in B.Sc. Physics with allied / Ancillary Mathematics and Chemistry or Triple major with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. A pass in B.Sc. Physics with Computer Applications having Mathematics as the allied subject. (v) Department of Nanoscience and Technology 7. M.Sc. Nanoscience and Technology (20) A pass in B.Sc. Physics / B.Sc. Chemistry / Bio Technology / Bio Chemistry / Bioinformatics / Material Sciences. Candidates should have studied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry at +2 Level. 8. P.G. Diploma in Nanoscience and Technology (20) A pass in M.Sc. Physics / Chemistry/ Bio Technology Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 5
PG 2 0 0 8 (vi) Department of Material Sciences 9. M.Sc. Material Sciences (20) B.Sc. in Physics / Ancillary: Mathematics & Chemistry (or) B.Sc. in Chemistry / Ancillary: Physics & Mathematics (or) B.Sc. in Applied Sciences Major / Ancillary: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (vii) University Science Instrumentation Centre 10. M.Sc. Electronics and Instrumentation (20) B.Sc. in Physics / Ancillary: Mathematics & Chemistry (or) B.Sc. in Chemistry / Ancillary: Physics & Mathematics (or) B.Sc. in Applied Sciences Major / Ancillary: Physics/ Chemistry & Mathematics 11. P.G. Diploma in Instrumentation (30) B.Sc. in Physics / Ancillary: Mathematics & Chemistry (or) B.Sc. in Chemistry / Ancillary: Physics & Mathematics (or) B.Sc. in Applied Sciences Major / Ancillary: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics 12. Certificate Course in Instrumentation (30) (6 months) B.Sc. in Physics / Ancillary: Mathematics & Chemistry (or) B.Sc. in Chemistry / Ancillary: Physics & Mathematics (or) B.Sc. in Applied Sciences Major / Ancillary: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics III. SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES (viii) Department of Chemistry 13. M.Sc. Chemistry (20) A pass in B.Sc. Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as allied subjects. 14. M.Sc. Organic Chemistry (20) A pass in B.Sc. Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as allied subjects. IV. SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES 15. M.Sc., Ph.D. In Life Sciences (Integrated Course) 5 years (10) A pass in any degree in Life sciences (ix) Department of Zoology 16. M.Sc. Animal Science (20) A pass in B.Sc. Zoology / Animal Science & Biotechnology. 17. M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology (20) A pass in B.Sc. in Zoology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry /Microbiology/ Genetics / Bioinformatics / Environmental Science / Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology / Animal Science and Biotechnology /Life Sciences /B.V.Sc. 18. M. Tech. Molecular Biology & Human Genetics (20) A pass in B.Sc. Degree in Zoology / Life Science / Bio Technology. 6
(x) Department of Bioinformatics 19. M.Sc. Bioinformatics (20) A pass in Bachelors Degree in any one of the following as one of the major subjects: Agriculture, Applied Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Applications (BCA), Information Tech., Electronics, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Physics, Statistics, Medical Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology. 20. P.G. Diploma in Bioinformatics (60) A pass class in Bachelor Degree in any one of the following as one of the major subject: Agriculture /Applied Science /Animal Science/Biochemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Botany/Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology/ Chemistry / Computer Science/Computer Applications (BCA) / Information Technology/ Electronics / Environmental Science / Fishery Science / Mathematics / Microbiology/ Pharmacy / Physics / Statistics/Medical Science/ Veterinary Science and Zoology [with a minimum of 60 % aggregate marks [55 % for candidates belonging to SC / ST)] of any recognized University. (xi) Department of Environmental Sciences 21. M.Sc. Environmental Sciences (20) A pass in B.Sc. degree in Science 22. M.Sc. Environmental Management (20) A pass in B.Sc. degree in Science 23. PG. Diploma in Environment and Health (20) A pass in B.Sc. degree in Life Science (Zoology)/Biotech./Micro Biotech./Biochem./Nutrition/Genetics/Env. Sci./Env. Management/B. Pharm/M.B.B.S. (xii) Department of Non-Conventional Energy Resources 24. M.Sc. Renewable Energy (20) A pass in B.Sc. degree in Science (xiii) Department of Botany 25. M.Sc. Plant Sciences (20) A pass in B.Sc. Botany / Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology. 26. M.Sc. Herbal Science (20) A pass in B.Sc. Botany, (or) B.Sc. Bio Chemistry, B.Sc. Bio Technology with Botany as ancillary/allied subject. Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 7
PG 2 0 0 8 V. SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY & GENETIC ENGINEERING (xiv) Department of Bio-Technology 27. M.Sc. Bio Technology (20) A pass in B.Sc. in any Life Sciences such as Biology /Biochemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Chemistry with Biology ancillary / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Zoology / Botany / Plant Science / Plant Biotechnology / Animal Science / Animal Biotechnology / Industrial Chemistry / B.Pharm. / Applied Microbiology / Medical Microbiology / Human Genetics / Medical Genetics / Molecular Biology / Gen Technology, Environmental Sciences / Environmental Biotechnology / Genetics Engineering / Bio-informatics / Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology / Animal Science and Biotechnology / Agriculture / B.E. / M.B.B.S./ B.Tech. Bio Technology/ Industrial Bio Technology/ Bio Medical Engineering / B.V.Sc./ B.S.M.S Siddha of any UGC recognized Universities. (xv) Department of Microbial Bio Technology 28. M.Sc. Industrial Bio- Technology (20) A pass in B.Sc. in any Life Sciences such as Biology /Biochemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Chemistry with Biology ancillary / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Zoology / Botany / Plant Science / Plant Biotechnology / Animal Science / Animal Biotechnology / Industrial Chemistry / B.Pharm. / Applied Microbiology / Medical Microbiology / Human Genetics / Medical Genetics / Molecular Biology / Gen Technology, Environmental Sciences / Environmental Biotechnology / Genetics Engineering / Bio-informatics / Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology / Animal Science and Biotechnology / Agriculture / B.E. / M.B.B.S./ B.Tech. Bio Technology/ Industrial Bio Technology/ Bio Medical Engineering / B.V.Sc./ B.S.M.S Siddha of any UGC recognized Universities. (xvi) Department of Genetic Engineering 29. M.Sc. Genetic Engineering (20) A pass in B.Sc. in any Life Sciences such as Biology /Biochemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Chemistry with Biology ancillary / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Zoology / Botany / Plant Science / Plant Biotechnology / Animal Science / Animal Biotechnology / Industrial Chemistry / B.Pharm. / Applied Microbiology / Medical Microbiology / Human Genetics / Medical Genetics / Molecular Biology / Gen Technology, Environmental Sciences / Environmental Biotechnology / Genetics Engineering / Bio-informatics / Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology / Animal Science and Biotechnology / Agriculture / B.E. / M.B.B.S./ B.Tech. Bio Technology/ Industrial Bio Technology/ Bio Medical Engineering / B.V.Sc./ B.S.M.S Siddha of any UGC recognized Universities. 8
VI. SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (xvii) Department of Computer Science 30. M.Sc. Computer Science (60) A Pass with II class (50% of marks) in B.Sc. Computer Science / B.C.A. / B.Sc. Computer Technology / B.Sc. Information Technology / B.Sc. Software Systems B.Sc. degree with Electronics. In case of SC/ST candidates a mere pass in any of the above Bachelor s degree will be sufficient. (xviii) Department of Information Technology 31. M.Sc. Information Technology (60) A Pass with 50% of marks in B.Sc. Computer Science / B.C.A. / B.Sc. Computer Technology / B.Sc. Information Technology / B.Sc. Information Sciences / B.Sc. Information Systems / B.Sc. Software Systems / B.Sc. Software Sciences / B.Sc. Applied Sciences (Computer Science / Computer Technology) (For MCA separate notification will be released) VII. SCHOOL OF TAMIL & OTHER INDIAN LANGUAGES (xix) Department of Tamil 32. M.A. Tamilology (60) A pass in B. A. Tamil or B. Lit. Tamil passed or should have secured 50% marks in Part I Language Tamil in any UG degree level with four semesters. VIII. SCHOOL OF ENGLISH & OTHER FOREIGN LANGUAGES (xx) Department of Linguistics 33. M.A. Linguistics (60) Any Bachelor s degree in Arts / Science or B.Litt. Preference will be given to graduates with Part III language (Tamil/ English / Malayalam / Kannada / Telugu etc.) (xxi) Department of English 34. M.A. English Literature (30) A pass in any Under Graduate degree course in regular stream with English as part II subject. Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 9
PG 2 0 0 8 IX. SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (xxii) Department of Economics 35. M.A. Business Economics (60) Any graduate who has studied Economics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Statistics / Business Economics / Managerial Economics as one of the subject in undergraduate level. 36. M.Sc. Applied Econometrics (60) Any Bachelor s or Master s Degree of a recognized University with Economics or Mathematics or Statistics as one of the subjects of study either at Bachelor s or Master s degree level. X. SCHOOL OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT (xxiii) Department of Commerce 37. M.Sc. Finance with Computer Applications (30) A graduate in Commerce, Business Management, Administration, Bank Management, Corporate Secretaryship and Commerce & Computer Applications, E-Commerce or an equivalent qualification. (or)a graduate in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Computer Technology, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Science or an equivalent qualification. (xxiv) Department of Finance and Accounting 38. M.Com. (Finance and Accounting) (60) A pass in B.Com., B.Com.,(CA), B.Com.(e-Com.), BBA, BBM, BBA/BBM(CA), B.Com.(Corporate Secretaryship), B.Com.(Corporate Secretaryship with CA), BCS, BCS(CA), B.A.(Corporate Secretaryship), B.A.(Corporate Secretaryship with CA), B.Sc. Computer Science and BCA. (xxv) Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development 39. P.G. Dip. in Entrepreneurship (60) A pass in UG Degree (For MBA separate notification will be released) XI. SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (xxvi) Department of Educational Technology 40. M.A. Educational Communication (60) Any Under graduate degree including Engineering from a recognized university/ Institute. 10
41. M.Sc. Electronic Media (Education.) (20) Any Under graduate degree including Engineering from a recognized university/ Institute. (xxvii) Department of Education 42. M.Ed. (One Year) (25) Candidate has passed a degree examination in teaching of this University or a Degree examination in Education or Teaching of any other University recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto. (xxviii) Department of Communication & Media Studies 43. M.A Journalism & Mass Communication (60) Full Time & Part Time A pass in any Degree (xxix) Department of Physical Education 44. B.P.Ed. (One Year) (100) Graduate in Physical Education i.e. B.P.E. of three year duration with 45 % marks (or) Graduate with atleast 45 % marks having represented State / University in Sports / st nd rd Games / Athletics. (or) Graduate with atleast 45 % of marks who has secured 1, 2, 3 position in inter-collegiate Sports / Games tournaments / possessing NCC C certificate or passed basic course in adventure sports. (or) Graduate with atleast 45 % of marks and with one year training programme in Sports Science, Sports Management, Sports coaching Yoga, Olympic Education, Sports Journalism, (or) Graduates with atleast 45% of marks having represented inter-collegiate in sports/games etc. 45. M.P.Ed. (60) Candidates with B.P.Ed. / B.P.E. / B.P.E.S. Course (or its equivalent) of 3 years duration with atleast 50 % of marks. 46. P.G. Diploma in Yoga (60) A pass in Bachelors Degree Examination 47. Diploma in Physical Education (60) ( 2 Years) A pass in HSC Proficiency in Sports & Games Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 11
PG 2 0 0 8 XII. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (xxx) Department of Social Work 48. M.S.W. Master of Social Work (60) A pass in any UG Degree (xxxi) Department of Psychology 49. M.Sc. Applied Psychology (60) (Clinical & military Psychology Stream) A pass in B.A. / B.Sc. with Psychology as the major or one of the majors. 50. PG Diploma in Counseling (60) A pass in any UG Degree (xxxii) Department of Sociology & Population Studies 51. M.A. Sociology (60) A pass in any Bachelor s Degree except Languages 52. M.A. Population Studies (60) A pass in any Bachelor s Degree except Languages 53. M.A. Civil Services (60) A pass in any UG Degree (xxxiii) Dept. of Extension, Career Guidance and students Welfare 54. P.G. Diploma in Career Guidance (60) A pass in any UG Degree P.S. Numbers in brackets denote sanctioned strength
Sl. No. Name of the Courses TUITION FEE FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES FEE STRUCTURE 2008-2009 TUITION FEE FOR OTHER CANDIDATES LAB FEE Special Fee (Per Sem.) B. U. Students Other Fee* Other University Students (in Rupees) Total Fee B.U. Students Other University Students SC/ST Others SC/ST Others I School of Mathematics and Statistics (i) DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS 1. M.Sc. Mathematics 3000 3000 1000 3450 4050 7450 7450 8050 8050 2. M.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Applications 4000 4000 1500 2500 3450 4050 11450 11450 12050 12050 (ii) DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS 3. M.Sc. Statistics with Computer Applications 4000 4000 1500 2500 3450 4050 11450 11450 12050 12050 4. M.Sc. Statistics 3000 3000 1000 3450 4050 7450 7450 8050 8050 II School of Physical Sciences (iii) DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 5. M.Sc. Physics 3000 3000 3000 1000 3450 4050 10450 10450 11050 11050 (iv) DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PHYSICS 6. M.Sc. Medical Physics 10000 20000 5000 1000 3450 4050 19450 29450 20050 30050 (v) DEPARTMENT OF NANOSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 7. M.Sc. Nanoscience &Technology 12500 25000 5000 1000 3450 4050 21950 34450 22550 35050 8. P.G. Diploma in Nanoscience and Technology 5000 5000 1500 500 3350 3950 10350 10350 10950 10950 (vi) DEPARTMENT OF MATERIAL SCIENCES 9. M.Sc. Material Sciences 10000 20000 5000 1000 3450 4050 19450 29450 20050 30050 (vii) DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY SCIENCE INSTRUMENTATION CENTRE 10. M.Sc. Electronics and Instrumentation 12500 25000 5000 1000 3450 4050 21950 34450 22550 35050 11. P.G. Diploma in Instrumentation 5000 10000 1500 500 3350 3950 10350 15350 10950 15950 12. Certificate Course in Instrumentation 5000 10000 1500 500 3350 3950 10350 15350 10950 15950 Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 13
PG 2 0 0 8 Sl. No. Name of the Courses TUITION FEE FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES TUITION FEE FOR OTHER CANDIDATES LAB FEE Special Fee (Per Sem.) B. U. Students Other Fee* Other University Students (in Rupees) Total Fee B.U. Students Other University Students SC/ST Others SC/ST Others III School of Chemical Sciences (viii) DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY 13. M.Sc. Chemistry 3000 3000 3000 1000 3450 4050 10450 10450 11050 11050 14. M.Sc. Organic Chemistry 10000 20000 5000 1000 3450 4050 19450 29450 20050 30050 IV School of Life Sciences 15. Integrated M.Sc., Ph.D. in Life Sciences (5 Years) 10000 20000 5000 2500 3750 4350 212500 31250 21850 31850 (ix) DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY 16. M.Sc. Animal Science 3000 3000 3000 1000 3450 4050 10450 10450 11050 11050 17. M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology 10000 20000 5000 1000 3450 4050 19450 29450 20050 30050 18. M. Tech. Molecular Biology & Human Genetics 12500 25000 5000 1000 3450 4050 21950 34450 22550 35050 (x) DEPARTMENT OF BIOINFORMATICS 19. M.Sc. Bioinformatics 10000 20000 5000 1000 3450 4050 19450 29450 20050 30050 20. P.G. Diploma in Bioinformatics 5000 5000 1500 500 3350 3950 10350 10350 10950 10950 (xi) DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 21. M.Sc. Environmental Sciences 3000 3000 3000 1000 3450 4050 10450 10450 11050 11050 22. M.Sc. Environmental Management 10000 20000 5000 1000 3450 4050 19450 29450 20050 30050 23. PG Diploma in Environment and Health 5000 5000 1500 500 3350 3950 10350 10350 10950 10950 (xii) DEPARTMENT OF NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY RESOURCES 24. M.Sc. Renewable Energy 10000 20000 5000 1000 3450 4050 19450 29450 20050 30050 14
Sl. No. Name of the Courses TUITION FEE FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES TUITION FEE FOR OTHER CANDIDATES LAB FEE Special Fee (Per Sem.) B. U. Students Other Fee* Other University Students (in Rupees) Total Fee B.U. Students Other University Students SC/ST Others SC/ST Others (xiii) DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY 25. M.Sc. Plant Science 3000 3000 3000 1000 3450 4050 10450 10450 11050 11050 26. M.Sc. Herbal Science 10000 20000 5000 1000 3450 4050 19450 29450 20050 30050 V School of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (xiv) DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 27. M.Sc. Biotechnology 12500 25000 5000 1000 3450 4050 21950 34450 22550 35050 (xv) DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 28. M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology 12500 25000 5000 1000 3450 4050 21950 34450 22550 35050 (xvi) DEPARTMENT OF GENETIC ENGINEERING 29. M.Sc. Genetic Engineering 12500 25000 5000 1000 3450 4050 21950 34450 22550 35050 VI School of Computer Science and Engineering (xvii) DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 30. M.Sc. Computer Science 7000 14000 2500 1000 3450 4050 13950 20950 14550 21550 (xviii) DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 31. M.Sc. Information Technology 7500 15000 2500 2500 3450 4050 15950 23450 16550 24050 (xix) DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 32. M.C.A. - Master of Computer Applications 20000 20000 2500 5000 4550 5150 32050 32050 32650 32650 VII School of Tamil & Other Indian Languages (xx) DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL 33. M.A. Tamilology 2500 2500 500 3450 4050 6450 6450 7050 7050 Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 15
PG 2 0 0 8 Sl. No. Name of the Courses TUITION FEE FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES TUITION FEE FOR OTHER CANDIDATES LAB FEE Special Fee (Per Sem.) B. U. Students Other Fee* Other University Students (in Rupees) Total Fee B.U. Students Other University Students SC/ST Others SC/ST Others VIII School of English and other Foreign Languages (xxi) DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS 34. M.A. Linguistics 2500 2500 500 3450 4050 6450 6450 7050 7050 (xxii) DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH 35. M.A. English Literature 2500 2500 1500 500 3450 4050 7950 7950 8550 8550 IX School of Economics (xxiii) DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS 36. M.A. Business Economics 2500 2500 500 3450 4050 6450 6450 7050 7050 37. M.Sc. Applied Econometrics 2500 2500 1500 500 3450 4050 7950 7950 8550 8550 X School of Commerce and Management (xxiv) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 38. M.Sc. Finance and Computer Applications 7000 14000 1500 1000 3450 4050 12950 19950 13550 20550 (xxv) DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING 39. M.Com. (Finance & Accounting) 7000 14000 1500 1000 3450 4050 12950 19950 13550 20550 (xxvi) BHARATHIAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT 40. M.B.A.- Master of Business Administration 20000 20000 5000 6450 7050 31450 31450 32050 32050 41. PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship 5000 5000 1500 500 3350 3950 10350 10350 10950 10950 XI School of Educational Studies (xxvii) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 42. M.A. Educational Communication 2500 2500 1500 500 3450 4050 7950 7950 8550 8550 43. M.Sc. Electronic Media (Edn.) 9500 19000 1500 1000 3450 4050 15450 24950 16050 25550 16
Sl. No. Name of the Courses TUITION FEE FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES TUITION FEE FOR OTHER CANDIDATES LAB FEE Special Fee (Per Sem.) B. U. Students Other Fee* Other University Students (in Rupees) Total Fee B.U. Students Other University Students SC/ST Others SC/ST Others (xxviii) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 44. M.Ed. (One year) 10000 20000 1500 1000 3350 3950 15850 25850 16450 26450 (xxix) DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES 45. M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication (Full time) 7500 15000 2500 2000 3450 4050 15450 22950 16050 23550 46. M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication (part time) 7500 15000 2500 2000 3450 4050 15450 22950 16050 23550 (xxx) DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 47. B.P.Ed. (One year) 5000 10000 2500 1000 3350 3950 11850 16850 12450 17450 48. M.P.Ed. 6250 12500 2500 1000 3450 4050 13200 19450 13800 20050 49. P.G. Diploma in Yoga 2500 2500 500 3350 3950 6350 6350 6950 6950 50. Diploma in Physical Education 5000 5000 1500 1000 3450 4050 10450 10450 11050 11050 XII School of Social Sciences (xxxi) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK 51. M.S.W.- Master of Social Work 5000 5000 1500 1000 3450 4050 10950 10950 11550 11550 (xxxii) DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY 52. M.Sc. Applied Psychology 3000 3000 1000 3450 4050 7450 7450 8050 8050 53. PG. Diploma Counseling 5000 5000 1500 500 3350 3950 10350 10350 10950 10950 (xxxiii) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & POPULATION STUDIES 54. M.A. Sociology 2000 2000 500 3450 4050 5950 5950 6550 6550 55. M.A. Population Studies 2000 2000 500 3450 4050 5950 5950 6550 6550 56. M. A. Civil Services 5000 5000 1500 1000 3450 4050 10950 10950 11550 11550 (xxxiv) DEPARTMENT OF CAREER GUIDANCE & STUDIES WELARE 57. P.G. Diploma in Career Guidance 5000 5000 1500 1000 3350 3950 10850 10850 11450 11450 Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 17
PG 2 0 0 8 *Other Fee - Details Sl. No. Name of the Fee BU Students Other University Students 1. Students Welfare Fee (per annum) 100.00 100.00 2. Sports Fee (Per annum) 50.00 50.00 3. Internet Fee (Per annum) 500.00 500.00 4. Library Fee (Per annum) 300.00 300.00 5. Group Insurance (Per annum) 150.00 150.00 6. Admission Fee (One time) 150.00 150.00 7. Smart Card Fee (One time) 150.00 150.00 8. Registration Fee (One time) 150.00 150.00 9. Matricula Fee (One time) ----- 100.00 10. Recognition Fee (One time) I. Other Board/ Other University ----- 500.00 ii. Outside India ----- 750.00 11. Administrative Fee (Rs. 100/- per annum) a) PG Courses (2 years) (One time) 200.00 200.00 b) B.P.Ed., M.Ed., PG Diploma (1 yr.) (1 time) 100.00 100.00 c) Integrated Course (5 years) (One time) 500.00 500.00 12. Placement Fee (One time) 500.00 500.00 13. Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One time) 1200.00 1200.00 14. Infrastructure Fee (Per annum) (for M.B.A. only) 1500.00 1500.00 15. Course Material Fee (Per annum) for M.B.A. 1500.00 1500.00 for M.C.A. 1000.00 1000.00 Total a) PG Courses (2 years), Dip. Course 3450.00 4050.00 b) B.P.Ed., M.Ed., PG Dip./Certi. (1 year) 3350.00 3950.00 c) Integrated Course (5 years) 3750.00 4350.00 d) M.B.A. 6450.00 7050.00 e) M.C.A. (3 Years) 4550.00 5150.00 Hostel Fee : 1) Hostel Deposit Rs. 7200/- (Refundable) 2) Room Rent Rs. 250/- Per month Other charges like Electricity, Water etc., will be separate. Mess facilities are also available on dividing basis. All the above fee are subject to change without any notice. Fee once paid will not be refunded on any circumstances. 18
Candidates who will be completing their degree programme through April / May 2008 Examinations are also eligible to apply for admission, the applicants will be provisionally admitted to the courses based on their performance in the entrance test (if applicable) and (or) in qualifying examinations (UG degree course) upto V semester/ II year (for non semester courses). However, their admission will be confirmed only if they successfully complete the degree programme and satisfy the above eligibility conditions before commencement of class. Candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility conditions on the day of commencement of the class will not be permitted to attend the class without getting their admissions confirmed. The candidates should have completed 10+2+3/11+1+3 (15) years of study before admission to the Post Graduate and PG Diploma courses offered by this university. PROCEDURE FOR SECURING ADMISSION: Candidates desirous of obtaining admission into the PG Degree/PG diploma courses offered in the University Departments should apply for the same in the prescribed application form which are available in the Bharathiar University, at a cost of Rs. 300/- to be remitted by a Bank of India Challan (into the Genral fund Account of Bharathiar University) of a demand draft of any Nationalised Bank, drawn in favour of the Registrar, Bharathiar University payable at Coimbatore. SC/ST candidates have to pay only Rs. 150/- provided they produce an attested Photo copy of his/her community Certificate along with the request for application. The candidates shall send a self addressed envelope (28 x 13 cms) affixing Rs. 50/- stamp along with a request. Applicants can also down load the application from the web site www.b-u.ac.in and submit the applications along with a DD for Rs. 300/- for Registration and Rs. 150/- for SC /ST candidates, by means of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Registrar, Bharathiar University payable at Coimbatore. The application form and the hall-ticket, shall be completed in all respects and sent to the respective Heads of the University Departments, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641 046, on or before 05.03.2008. The application shall not be sent to the Registrar. Application received after the due date will be rejected. (The above procedure does not apply for M.B.A. and M.C.A. degree courses offered in the University Department and for all courses offered by the School of Distance Education). Candidates who are eligible and willing to apply for admission to more than one PG degree and PG diploma courses shall submit separate applications for each and every course. Application made for admission to one course will not be considered for any other course. The application should be accompanied with attested Xerox copies of the following certificate. 1. SSLC Mark Sheet 2. HSC Mark Sheet 3. Degree Mark Sheets 4. Community Certificate 5. Provisional / Degree Certificate (if already qualified for degree) 6. Certificate of extra-curricular activities, if any. 7. Certificate of Physical disablement Selection Procedure The selection will be based on the marks scored by the candidates in the entrance test and upto 5th Semester / II year of their UG degree course of study. The weightage will be as follows : I. Entrance Test 60 marks ii UG Course of study (upto V sem. / II year) 40 marks --------------- 100 marks Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 19
PG 2 0 0 8 The total marks scored upto 5th semester of study (if it is semester pattern) or upto II year of study (if it is annual pattern) in the UG degree course in all subjects other than i) part I/ IILanguages and ii) subjects like General Knowledge, NSS, irrespective of the candidate appearing for April 2008 examinations or already qualified for the award of degree, shall be reduced to 40 marks. If a candidate has failed in some subjects upto V semester / II year as the case may be, as on date of application, the marks secured in all subjects (passed and failed) shall be taken to arrive at the total marks scored. The question paper for the entrance test shall consist of 60 Objective type questions giving 4 choices to choose among, carrying 1 (one) mark each and the duration of the test will be 90 minutes. Hall- tickets containing the date, time and venue of the entrance test will be sent to the candidates, by the respective HODs by certificate of postings so as to reach the candidates atleast 5 days before the date of entrance test. Candidates who do not receive the hall-tickets in time may contact the respective HODs and obtain the same. Provisional list of selected, wait listed candidates will be put up in the notice boards of the respective departments within fifteen days after the date of entrance test. The selected candidates shall be required to surrender their original Transfer Certificate, Conduct Certificate, Community Certificate, Mark sheets, (SSLC, HSC, Degree) Provisional / Degree Certificates and a set of attested Xerox copies of all the certificates and remit the prescribed fee on or before the last date indicated in their admission card. Free Education Scheme (FES) Free Education Scheme offered by this University gives Free Education to the poor and meritorious students to a maximum of 10 students admitted into various courses of this University Parents income should not exceed Rs. 18,000/- p.a. The selection will be based on the family income and a written test conducted by this university. All the fee, boarding and lodging are borne by the University for the students selected under FES. The last date for receipt of filled in application is 05.03.2008 by 4.00 pm. A University for the Future Challenges for Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices Bharathiar University has been well recognized and accepted for its modern teaching pedagogy and research profile widely regarded as a university with a strong teaching and research profile. We provide a high level of support for students. We value our reputation highly and jealously guard the quality of work-related practices amongst our students body. The knowledge dissemination blended with excellent process in learning and teaching is actively encouraged. We operate a policy of peer review of teaching. Challenges for Learning, Resources and Computing Services We are committed to the development of our learning and teaching environment through the provision of high quality learning support and resources including appropriate and up-to-date information and communication technologies. 20
Challenges for Quality Bharathiar University uses the regulatory framework of the University, which governs the standards of courses and awards. A system of quality assurance procedures and committees underpins the quality of all our work. We plan a considerable emphasis on enhancing the quality of teaching and a enriching learning process. The University offers the Choice Based Credit System. It incorporates external examiners reports, curriculum review processes into the quality enhancement process. Through our evaluation processes, we aim to promote a vibrant approach to learning and teaching. Life at Bharathiar University The University is located at the foot of the Marudhamalai Hills about 12 kms from the Coimbatore city in a sprawling area of about 1000 acres. The atmosphere is quite serene and ideal for intellectual pursuits. The campus has a number of beautifully -designed buildings which house various Teaching and research Departments, Library, Computer Centre, administrative offices, hostels, cafeteria, etc. Student Computing Facilities The internet cenre is fitted with the latest state of art of technology with a 2 Mbps Broad band. It has high speed internet server, scanner, web camera, printer cum copier machines and Multimedia accessibility. Apart from these facilities, each department has a Broad band Internet conectivity with LAN facility for the use of Students and faculty members. Library and Learning Resources The Library and Learning Resources service is located in a vast Building and plays a vital role in supporting learning and teaching. The Library aims to provide much of the information you will need, and to equip you with the skills to find and use it. At its core has a collection of over 1,50,000 books covering all the subjects taught in the University Schools. The key to the Library s collections and range of services is its catalogue, which can be searched using terminals in the Library, UGC - INFONET terminals with Internet access, the library alsogives access to a wide range of electronic resources. Borrowing Books Most books can be borrowed for home use, but to ensure the widest possible access to books which are in heavy demand, such as those on reading lists, their use is normally confined to the Library. Through the Inter-Library Loan service, books and other items can often be obtained from other libraries for use by readers. Students of the Schools of Bharathiar University also have direct access to the Library resources of World Universities. The University Library functions from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on all working days and from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on a weekends and public holidays. Departmental Libraries Each and every department under the Schools have their own collections available for students in their specialized area of study. Collections The library also has world class collections of text books and various publications of government, research organizations and institutions, RBI, Ministries of both centre and state chiefly focusing towards the students interest to acquire the area of knowledge. Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 21
PG 2 0 0 8 Periodicals Often the most upto date information isn t found in books but in journals and newspapers, and the Library maintains a Periodicals collection of over 1000 titles. The most recent issues are displayed for easy browsing and the back issues are stored as hard copies or CDs. Many periodicals are now also available in electronic format, and access to these is available using a password. The Library also provides most of the major daily English and Tamil newspapers. Reprographic Services The University library provides Xerox facility inside the book section for the benefit of users. The Library is fully computerized. This is one of the few Universities in south India to have facilities like CD ROM section, bar-coded facility and internet services. The library is a member of the UGC INFONET consortium, whereby e-journals of different faculties can be accessed. Examinations Amenities Language Lab Classroom Resources The Classroom Resources Collection is of special help to students, as it brings together materials for the teaching of literacy and numeracy as well as a wide range of resources for use on student placement, including an extensive collection of illustrations, plus CDs, DVDs and videos, together with the appropriate viewing and listening equipment. Scholarships A number of Scholarships which include the Government of India, Merit, Backward, Most Backward Class Scholarships, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe Scholarships are also available to the students admitted to the PG Degree courses. UGC Sponsored scholarships such as Single Girl Child, Rank holders, Rajiv Gandhi JRF & SRF etc. are also available. The University has introduced Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for all PG degree programmes offered by the University Departments from the academic year 2001 2002. It permits the candidates to study 30 percent for the course curriculum content offered by other departments. This scheme also permits the students to move from one University to another University without difficulties and falls in line with most of the international Universities. The University plies four buses for the convenience of the staff and students. The campus is also connected with very frequent city buses from the Coimbatore city. The University runs four hostels for men and three exclusively for lady students. There are well- equipped Library, Computer Centre, Health Centre and Sport Stadium. A Post Office, a Bank, two Canteens, Stationery Shop and a Saloon are functioning in the University Campus for the benefit of the staff and students. There are two NSS Units functioning in the University. University has modern language lab based on the Multimedia Systems, with the following software. 1.Teacher console for conducting programme and monitoring students and providing on line help etc.2.english lab based on the client server application running in LAN3.Career lab for teaching public speaking, facing interview, group discussion, resume preparation, assertiveness and soft skills. 22
Academic Calendar At the beginning of every academic year, students are intimated about the date of commencement of class, intervening holidays, the last date for the payment of tuition and examination fee, the date of commencement of examinations and the date of publication of examination results through an academic calendar. News Letter Bharathiar University brings out a newsletter called Bharathiar University Newsletter. It brings out the new developments and various curricular and co-curricular activities of the University. Manavar Malar This University publishes a student magazine called Manavar Malar to encourage and bring out the talents of students in Art, Photography, narration etc., Extension Activities Health Centre Online Services The online services are being offered through the website of the University www.b-u.ac.in Games and Sports With the spirit that the fruits of knowledge should reach the community at large, the university extends it community service activities through the National Service Scheme (NSS). The NSS extends its community and social service activities through 130 NSS units functioning in the University campus and affiliated colleges. Nearly 14,200 student volunteers are actively involved in social upliftment programmes. Under the agis of NSS a Red Ribbon Club (RRC) is functioning, which create an awareness about the AIDS and ways of preventing the same. The department of Physical Education Coordinates the games and sports activities of the affiliated colleges and provides opportunities for the students to demonstrate their competence in inter-collegiate sports meets. The department is also responsible for selection of the University teams to participate in the All India Inter University Tournaments, University Games and Sports Meets. Our university has facilities for games like Volleyball, Football, Hockey, Cricket and other field events with a six lane 400 metre track. Support Services Fitness Centre The University Health Centre caters to the medical needs of the students and employees of the University. It functions daily on all working days with well experienced Doctors and Technicians. The University Fitness Centre is functioning in the basement of the School of Distance Education Building. This facility is open to all the staff and students. Separate sections are available for men and women. Well qualified physical fitness instructors are available in the centre. The centre focuses its attention on maintaining and developing physical fitness, weight reduction and body building. Schools of Bharathiar Univeristy 23
PG 2 0 0 8 Bharathiar Counselling Centre The centre offers counseling services to the University students for enhancing their Educational, vocational and Personality capabilities. It also helps students to plan their career and enrich mental health. Hostels Separate Hostel facilities are available for Women, PG students with: Single and Twin bed rooms, Solar heater, Common Mess with Indian Food, Recreation rooms, Phone facility (STD / ISD). Students who are desirous to join the hostel shall contact the respective Wardens immediately after admission. Names of the Hostels No. of Rooms 1. Kambar Hostel 97 2. Elango Hostel 240 3. Thiruvalluvar Hostel 130 4. Sekhizhar Hostel 98 5. Kannamma Hostel 225 6. Teachers Hostel 125 7. Chellammal Hostel 186 8. Kasthuri Bai Hostel 49 Date : 15.2.2008 Dr. P. THIRUMALVALAVAN, Registrar
BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY Coimbatore - 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India Phone : +91 422 2422222 Website : www.b-u.ac.in