Bharathidasan University is a prominent public state university in Tiruchirappalli offering higher education in UG, PG and doctoral courses with multiple specialisations. It has over 140 affiliated colleges, 16 Schools, and 37 Departments. BDU is recognised by UGC and is accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. The university has been ranked 16 in the overall university category by NIRF in 2025. Method of Admission: Online through the BDU admission portal. Popular Courses: MBA and M.Sc. Mode of Admission: Merit-based or entrance-based Entrance Exams Accepted: TANCET (MBA/MCA) BDU Entrance Test (selected M.Sc and PG programs) Merit-based admissions for many UG courses Counselling: MBA and MCA admissions are done through TANCET Counselling. Registration: Every applicant receives a unique application/registration number for the Bharathidasan University admission process. Placement: According to student reviews on CollegDunia, the average package is INR 5 LPA. Top Recruiters at BDU include TCS