Bharat University, Chennai

About

Sri Lakshmi Ammal Educational Trust was founded with the vision of transforming higher education in Tamil Nadu. In 1984, under the leadership of Dr. S. Jagathrakshakan, the Trust established the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), making history as the first self-financing engineering college in the state. This groundbreaking step paved the way for the Trust’s expansion into medical and allied health sciences education.

Continuing its pursuit of academic excellence, the Trust launched Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital in 1989. The institution soon earned national recognition and, in July 2002, was elevated to the status of a Deemed to be University by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. This milestone marked the birth of the Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER), which today serves as the umbrella body for a distinguished group of institutions.

• Bharath Medical College and Hospital (BMCH), Chennai
  
• Sree Balaji College of Nursing, Chennai
  
• Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital (SBMCH), Chennai
  
• Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy, Chennai
  
• Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SLIMS), Puducherry

Collectively, these institutions reflect the Trust's unwavering commitment to providing world-class education. BIHER now stands as a premier educational conglomerate, offering multi-disciplinary, multicultural, and high-quality education to nearly 10,000 students from around the world. Spanning six expansive campuses across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, BIHER's infrastructure includes over 1.3 crore square feet of state-of-the-art facilities set within a vast 603-acre landscape. The institution prides itself on its cadre of distinguished faculty, who are dedicated to delivering excellence across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, while also driving forward innovative research and development initiatives

Some Highlights of Bharat University, Chennai

Why Choose BIHER (Bharath University) ?

1. Broad Multidisciplinary Options

      BIHER offers a wide variety of courses — engineering, medicine (including dental, physiotherapy, nursing, allied health), arts, management, etc. So if you're unsure                  exactly which field you'll stick with, there is more flexibility to explore. 

2. Strong Infrastructure & Campus Facilities

• Campuses spread across a large acreage (e.g. ~603 acres; large buildings; good infrastructure) 

• Facilities include labs, library, hostel, health center, sports, cafeteria etc.

• Research labs and centres of excellence are emphasized. 

3. Accreditation, Recognition, Rankings

Deemed University status, recognized by UGC. 

• “NAAC A” grade. 

• Some programs also have international accreditations (e.g. ABET for engineering in BIHER). 

4. Strong Placement & Industry Ties

• There is a dedicated Placement & Training Cell. 

• Students get internships, project work with industry, summer/winter training etc. 

• Many recruiters visit campus (both technical & non-technical). 

5. Research & Innovation Approach

• BIHER promotes research projects, centres of excellence, interdisciplinary learning. 

• They have incubators / innovation programs (for students with ideas / startups). 

6. Global Outlook & Collaborations

• MOUs with foreign universities, student exchange, faculty exchange etc. 

• Emphasis on making students ready for global challenges.

7. Scholarships and Financial Support

• They offer various scholarships (merit-based etc.) to support students. 

8. Well-Established Legacy

• Has been around since 1984, started as the first self-financing engineering college in Tamil Nadu, and now is a major deemed university. That history implies experience, alumni network, better processes etc.

Vision & Mission of Bharat University, Chennai

Vision :

"Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (BIHER) envisions and constantly strives to provide an excellent academic and research ambience for students and members of the faculties to inherit professional competence along with human dignity and transformation of community to keep pace with the global challenges so as to achieve holistic development."

Mission :

• To develop as a Premier University for Teaching, Learning, Research and Innovation on par with leading global Universities.
  
• To impart education and training to students for creating a better society with ethics and morals.
  
• To foster an interdisciplinary approach in education, research and innovation by supporting lifelong professional development, enriching knowledge banks through scientific research, promoting best practices and innovation, industry driven and institute oriented cooperation, globalization and international initiatives.
  
• To develop as a multi-dimensional institution contributing immensely to the cause of societal advancement through spread of literacy, an ambience that provides the best of international exposures, provide health care, enrich rural development and most importantly impart value based education.
  
• To establish benchmark standards in professional practice in the fields of innovation and emerging areas in Engineering, Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Allied Sciences.
  
• To imbibe human dignity and values through personality development and social service activities
  

Admission Procedure

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research is a distance learning institute which is approved by AICTE. BIHER is the first private university in India to get the coveted international accreditation from ABET, USA in 2018. The institute offers BBA, B.Com and BA courses at the undergraduate level and offers M.Com program at the postgraduate level. Admission to the courses offered will be done based on the candidate’s performance in the previous qualifying examination. Some of the top recruiters that recruit BIHER’s students include Capgemini, Amazon, Wipro, Byju’s, L&T Ltd. etc.

Admission Criteria

Eligibility

B.Sc (Agriculture) - Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB (Min. 50%)
B.Sc - Eligibility: 10+2 in relevant science stream
B.Com - Eligibility: 10+2 in Commerce stream (Min. 50%)
BCA - Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream with minimum 50% marks
BBA - Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks
B.Arch -Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% in PCM + NATA qualified
M.Sc - Eligibility: Graduation in relevant field with minimum 55%

B.Tech Admission 2025

BIHER admission to B.Tech is based on the Bharath Engineering Entrance Examination (BEEE). Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 50% marks in PCM. For Bioengineering-related branches, students must have 50% marks in PCB/PCM. Lateral entry is also available for diploma or B.Sc degree holders.

UG & PG Programs Admission 2025

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) offers admission to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs including B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BA, BCA, B.Arch, M.Sc, MA, M.Com, and more. Admission to most of these programs is merit-based, evaluated on the marks secured in the last qualifying examination. However, some courses like B.Arch and B.Sc Agriculture require entrance tests such as NATA and BEEE respectively.

MBA Admission 2025

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers admission to its MBA program. Selection to the MBA program is based on the candidate’s score in entrance exams like TANCET or merit in the qualifying graduation examination.

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship Program :

At Bharath Institute of Higher Eduaction and Research (Deemed to be University), we believe in recognizing and rewarding exceptional academic achievements. To encourage and support outstanding students, we offer a Merit Scholarship Program. This program aims to recognize students who demonstrate remarkable academic performance and potential in their respective fields of study. The merit scholarships are available for various courses, including Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and other B.Tech courses.

Merit Scholarship Categories:

CSE Merit Scholarships:

• CSE: Students who achieve 95% and above in PCM are eligible for a merit scholarship (limited to 100 seats).
  
• CSE with AI, CSE with AIML, CSE with Cybersecurity, CSE with Data Science, CSE with IoT (Blockchain Technology), and CSE with AIML (IOA UK): Students who achieve 95% and above in PCM are eligible for a merit scholarship.
  
• CSE (In Association with IBM): Students who achieve 95% and above in PCM are eligible for a merit scholarship. This program offers specializations in Data Science and Full Stack Development in collaboration with Upgrad Campus.
  

Phase-II Merit Scholarships (501 to 750 seats):

• CSE: Students who achieve 90% and above in PCM are eligible for a merit scholarship.
  
• CSE with AI, CSE with AIML, CSE with Cybersecurity, CSE with Data Science, CSE with IoT (Blockchain Technology), and CSE with AIML (IOA UK): Students who achieve 90% and above in PCM are eligible for a merit scholarship.
  

Phase-III Merit Scholarships (From 751 seats):

• CSE: Students who achieve 70% and above in PCM are eligible for a merit scholarship.
  
• CSE with AI, CSE with AIML, CSE with Cybersecurity, CSE with Data Science, CSE with IoT (Blockchain Technology), and CSE with AIML (IOA UK): Students who achieve 70% and above in PCM are eligible for a merit
  

Placement

Students are encouraged to seek the opportunities and enhance their learning experience with a practical knowledge. The Placement and Training Cell provides a platform for the students and the companies as well so that the collaboration is mutually beneficial.

Once a student enters this University, the Institution takes the entire responsibility to develop that individual into a personality. The students are overwhelmed with the opportunities they are provided with. They are left open to a umpteen number of choices lying in front of them to choose in parallel to their academics. BIHER believes in enhancing its students through dedicated concentration on each and every student and sees to that everyone enhances their talents with the opportunities they are provided with.

Once the placement season commences, one can feel the vibrant environment on the campus. Talents go barely unrecognized in the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University) as we leave no stone unturned, to place our students.

With expanding the role of business globally, Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University) is the place which comes to the minds of the recruiters once the placement season starts. we focus not only on the career-oriented growth but offers versatility. There has been a consistent growth in our placements record. Today, graduating does not mean getting a degree certificate alone but equipping one with in-depth knowledge of the subject. It has also become mandatory that the student instils both technical and soft skills within him in order to reach heights.

BIHER helps the students to achieve this by conducting various workshops, guest lectures and seminars and also by letting them participate in various other extra-curricular activities. We are passionate towards grooming the students not only as the efficient professionals but also as the responsible citizens. At Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), it is our incessant endeavour to make all our students industry-ready.

Advantages of BIHER :

Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University) attracts over 450+ recruiters from various domains of companies providing a wide range of opportunities through:

• Super Dream and Dream Companies
  
• Top Product companies
  
• Market leaders in IT Services Companies
  
• Leading Core Engineering Companies
  
• Specialized Training programs
  
• Internships with top corporates
  
• BIHER stands apart and unique from its counterparts in various aspects by holding
  
• World Class Infrastructure
  
• Wide Range of Courses
  
• Interactive Learning
  
• Global Linkages
  
• Students Diversit
  

Facilities offered  @ Bharat University, Chennai

The BIHER Library was established in the year 1984 with three main branches of Engineering such as Civil, Mechanical and Computer Science Engineering. Gradually it has grown up in all dimensions in terms of collections and services. The library caters to the needs of the faculty, Students and Research Scholars. Books related to these disciplines were added to this library initially. Bharath University Library has a seating capacity of Six Hundred.The following special facilities are available on campus to promote students interest in sports and cultural events/activities.

• Providing Special sponsor for the students who are participating in state level and national level tournaments.
  
• Providing 50% sponsorship for the students who are participating in district level tournaments.
  
• Special coaching for cricket, volley ball, basket ball.
  
• Free yoga training has been given for the sports students.

Primary health care center takes care of the health of the students. All students in hostels are checked regularly on monthly basis by the doctors of the university hospital. The university hospital has full-fledged hospital facilities with ICU and emergency care for 24 hours. An ambulance is always standby for any medical emergency. All medicines and investigation are provided free of charge to all students and faculty.Each campus has a post office STD, ISD pay phones, copier facility, stationery store, souvenir shop etc. The university has the tie-ups with beauty parlor, travel agency etc.

Hostel

Every effort has been made to provide the best facilities for students who live on campus. Every student has access to a wide range of activities, facilities and support. Besides the regular hostel and dining facilities, there are affordable food services on campus that provide inexpensive and easily accessible lunch and evening snacks options. BIHER, with its beautifully landscaped and carefully tended gardens, provides an ideal environment for a congenial learning experience. Here is a campus that invites students out of their hostels to spend time between classes midst greenery and a riot of floral colour.

BIHER gives great importance to the welfare of its students. It has separate fully equipped hostel facilities for boys and girls. It has 6 blocks of hostels with compound wall and landscaped gardens. All hostel blocks are well connected by roads. RO water plant treatment caters the water needs of the hostel. Sewage plant is fully functional.

5 hostels are located in BIHER campus. There are 4 boy’s hostel and 1 girl’s hostel, which accommodate 1470 students in single bedded, two-bedded and three-bedded rooms with ac and non-ac facilities. There are 12 A/C rooms in boy’s hostel and 10 A/C rooms in girl’s hostel. Individual metering services for those who want A/C facilities is also provided. Post-graduates students have separate block of hostels. Each block has separate gym, library, laundry facilities and internet center. Each floor in the hostels has TVs with cable connection. Optional washing services are provided in well maintained separate washing areas. In addition, we provide a Men’s saloon for the boys.

10 Crore worth of 2 hostel buildings are under construction. It is expected the construction work will be completed at the end of May 2015. Each block is enabled with Wi-Fi facility. University ensures good safety measures throughout the hostel blocks.

Transport

The Institution provides transport facility from almost all parts of the city. One need not worry about commuting to the varsity.

Bus Routes for 2025 - 2026 :

• The fees will be accepted subject to the availability of Seats.
  
• Bus fees once paid will not be refunded / adjusted under any Circumstances.
  
• The students are also advised to submit 2 stamp size photographs for issue of ID Cards.