Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai – 2026 Overview

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Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research has recorded total fees from ₹20,000 and placement records with average packages up to ₹6 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.

67Active programmes
25Student reviews
3.7Average rating
19Placement years

About Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research

History and Background

Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Tamil Nadu) earlier known as  Bharath University , commonly referred to as BIHER, commenced its establishment in the academic year of 1984. Bharath University has been given the status of ‘Deemed to be University'. The institute is approved and recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) respectively. It has also been accredited with grade ‘A' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The main aim of establishing the institute was to provide high quality education to students from across the world in several relevant fields. The institute was developed to become a premier university for Teaching, Learning, Research, and Innovation. Students here are trained to create a better society with ethics and morals. Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research has been ranked 21 st among universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).  The institute has also been awarded the “Best private university of the year” by World Education Congress. The infrastructure of the university is segmented in four campuses, three in Chennai and one in Puducherry. The main campus of the university if Bharath Institute of Science & Technology (Chennai), and the other colleges are Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital (Chennai), Sri Lakshmi Narayan Institute of Medical Sciences (Puducherry), and Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital (Chennai). The infrastructure of the institute is spread over an area of 305 acres and all the basic and essential amenities are provided inside of the campus. The basic facilities include Central Library, Smart Classrooms, System Labs, Robotics Labs, Bosch Training Center, Research Park, Central Library, etc. The institute offers programs in the field of Management, Engineering & Technology, and Research. Bharath University Courses    include programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. These programs are offered under several specializations. Candidates seeking admission to any of the programs offered by the institute must ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria defined by it. For admission to the undergraduate programs, the candidates must have passed senior secondary school securing at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board. Candidates seeking admission to the post graduate program must possess a bachelor's degree in the relevant field securing at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. For admission to the PhD and M. Phil programs, the candidates must possess a master's degree in the relevant field securing at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. The institute accepts offline as well as online mode of application. Interested candidates must follow Bharath University  Admission   instruction available on the official website of the institute. The candidates must fill the application form by providing all the personal and professional details. Any incorrect detail may lead to cancellation of the candidature. Candidates seeking admission are shortlisted based on the merit in the last qualifying examination. For some courses, the candidates are shortlisted based on the marks obtained by them in Bharath Engineering Entrance Examination (BEEE) or NATA examination. Bharath University Placements:

Campus and Location

Established in 1984. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 173 Agharam Road Selaiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Courses and Programmes Offered

B.Arch Programmes

- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Arch. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute. · B.Arch profile

B.Tech / B.E. Programmes

- B.Tech / B.E. - Agricultural Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. · B.Tech / B.E. profile

- B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

- B.Tech Aerospace Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

- B.Tech Automobile Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

- B.Tech Bio-Medical Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

- B.Tech Chemical Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

- B.Tech Civil Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

- B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

- B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

- B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

BA Programmes

- B.A Economics – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.A. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute. · BA profile

- B.A English – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.A. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- B.A Tamil – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.A. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

BBA / BBM / BBS Programmes

- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the BBA from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute. · BBA / BBM / BBS profile

BCA Programmes

- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the BCA from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute. · BCA profile

BCom Programmes

- B.Com Accounting & Finance – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Com. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute. · BCom profile

- B.Com Bank Management – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Com. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- B.Com Corporate Secretaryship (CS) – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Com. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- B.Com General – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Com. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Com.(Hons) from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

BSc Programmes

- B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc.(Hons) Agriculture from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute with at least 50%. · BSc profile

- B.Sc Nursing – 4 years – H.S.C. (+2) or equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Botany/Zoology and English

- B.Sc. Post Basic Nursing – 2 years – Diploma in Nursing with 1 year clinical experience

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Bio Chemistry – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Biotechnology – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Chemistry – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Computer Science – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Electronic science – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Electronics and Communication Systems – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Hotel Management & Catering Science – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Information Systems – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Information Technology – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Mathematics – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute.

Integrated Law Programmes

- B.Com LLB – 5 years · Integrated Law profile

- BBA LLB – 5 years

LLB Programmes

- Bachelor Of Legislative Law (LLB) – 3 years · LLB profile

M.Arch Programmes

- Master of Architecture – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Arch. from Bharath University should have done B.Arch. from a recognized institute. · M.Arch profile

M.Phil Programmes

- Master of Philosophy – 1 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Phil. from Bharath University should have done Masters from a recognized institute. · M.Phil profile

M.Tech / M.E. Programmes

- M.Tech Applied Electronics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute. · M.Tech / M.E. profile

- M.Tech Automobile Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute.

- M.Tech Big Data Analytics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute.

- M.Tech Bio Technology – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute.

- M.Tech Bioinformatics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute.

- M.Tech Biomedical Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute.

- M.Tech Computer Aided Design – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute.

- M.Tech Computer Aided Structural Engineering (CASE) – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute.

- M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute.

- M.Tech Construction Engineering & Management – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute.

MA Programmes

- Master of Arts Economics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the MA from Bharath Univerity should have done Graduation from a recognied institute. · MA profile

- Master of Arts English – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the MA from Bharath Univerity should have done Graduation from a recognied institute.

- Master of Arts Tamil – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the MA from Bharath Univerity should have done Graduation from a recognied institute.

MBA / PGDM Programmes

- MBA – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the MBA from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute. · MBA / PGDM profile

MCA Programmes

- Integrated M.C.A – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Integrated MCA-MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute. · MCA / MCM profile

- Master of Computer Application – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for MCA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

MCom Programmes

- Master of Commerce Accounts & Finance – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Com. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute. · MCom profile

- Master of Commerce Corporate Secretaryship (CS) – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Com. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

MSc Programmes

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Biochemistry – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute. · MSc profile

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Biotechnology – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Chemistry – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Computer Science – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Human Computing & Artificial Intelligence – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Information Technology – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Mathematics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Microbiology – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Nano Science and Technology – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Physics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.

Course Fees at Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research

B.Arch Fees

Recorded annual fee for most B.Arch: ₹1,75,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

B.Tech / B.E. Fees

Recorded annual fee for most B.Tech / B.E.: ₹1,50,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BA: ₹20,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BBA / BBM / BBS Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BBA / BBM / BBS: ₹40,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BCom Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BCom: ₹50,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BSc Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BSc: ₹1,25,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

M.Phil Fees

Recorded annual fee for most M.Phil: ₹40,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

M.Tech / M.E. Fees

Recorded annual fee for most M.Tech / M.E.: ₹1,00,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MBA / PGDM Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MBA / PGDM: ₹1,00,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MCA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MCA / MCM: ₹50,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MCom Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MCom: ₹30,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MSc Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MSc: ₹30,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

Admission Process and Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria by Programme

- B.Arch: The candidate seeking admission in the B.Arch. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute..

- B.Tech / B.E.: The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University for B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized institute 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics..

- BA: The candidate seeking admission in the B.A. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute..

- BBA / BBM / BBS: The candidate seeking admission in the BBA from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute..

- BCA: The candidate seeking admission in the BCA from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute..

- BCom: The candidate seeking admission in the B.Com. from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute..

- BSc: The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc.(Hons) Agriculture from Bharath University should have done XII from a recognized institute with at least 50%..

- M.Arch: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Arch. from Bharath University should have done B.Arch. from a recognized institute..

- M.Phil: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Phil. from Bharath University should have done Masters from a recognized institute..

- M.Tech / M.E.: The candidate seeking admission in the Bharath University from M.Tech. should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute..

- MA: The candidate seeking admission in the MA from Bharath Univerity should have done Graduation from a recognied institute..

- MBA / PGDM: The candidate seeking admission in the MBA from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute..

- MCA / MCM: The candidate seeking admission in the Integrated MCA-MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute..

- MCom: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Com. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute..

- MSc: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. from Bharath University should have done Graduation from a recognized institute..

Entrance Exams Accepted

How to Apply

Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.

Cutoffs and Entrance Exams

Entrance Exams for Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research

Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CAT, CLAT, NATA - Exam, TANCET.

Cutoff Trends

Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.

Placements and Recruiters

Placement Highlights by Programme

2017
₹7 LPA
2018
Not listed
2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2023
₹10 LPA
2023
₹20 LPA
2023
₹11 LPA
2023
₹8 LPA
2023
₹6 LPA
2023
₹6 LPA
2023
₹12 LPA
2023
₹10 LPA

BCA (2023): Highest ₹10 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.

B.Arch (2023): Highest ₹20 LPA, Average ₹6 LPA.

MBA / PGDM (2023): Highest ₹11 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.

MCA / MCM (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.

BA (2023): Highest ₹6 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.

BBA / BBM / BBS (2023): Highest ₹6 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.

Integrated Law (2023): Highest ₹12 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.

LLB (2023): Highest ₹10 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.

M.Tech / M.E. (2018): Average ₹2 LPA.

B.Arch (2018): Average ₹2 LPA.

MBA / PGDM (2018): Average ₹2 LPA.

MCA / MCM (2018): Average ₹2 LPA.

BCA (2018): Average ₹2 LPA.

BBA / BBM / BBS (2018): Average ₹2 LPA.

M.Arch (2018): Average ₹2 LPA.

BSc (2018): Average ₹2 LPA.

MSc (2018): Average ₹2 LPA.

MCom (2018): Average ₹2 LPA.

B.Tech / B.E. (2017): Highest ₹7 LPA, Average ₹2 LPA.

Top Recruiters

Accenture, AREVA, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Bosch Ltd, Citi Bank, Cognizant, Ford India Ltd, HCL, Hexaware, HSBC Bank, Hyundai Glovis, ICICI Bank, Igate, Mahindra & Mahindra, microsoft, MIDAS, Polaris, Reliance, Reliance communication, Renault Nissan, SAIPEM, THERMAX, Wipro and others (23 recruiters in database).

Placement Data Disclaimer

Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.

Student Reviews and Ratings

Overall Student Ratings

- Total active reviews: 25

- Average overall rating: 3.7/5

- Infrastructure: 3.9/5

- Hostel: 3.5/5

- Clubs/Activities: 3.6/5

- Faculty: 3.9/5

- Admission: 4.0/5

Overall
3.7/5
Infrastructure
3.9/5
Hostel
3.5/5
Clubs / Activities
3.6/5
Faculty
3.9/5
Admission
4.0/5

Faculty and Departments

Key Faculty Members

- Dr. M. Ponnavaikko – Vice Chancellor (B.E., M.Sc. (Engg.), Ph.D. (IIT))

- Dr.K.P.Thooyamani – Pro Vice-Chancellor (B.E. TNAU, M.E. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon)

- Dr. V. KANAGASABAI – Registrar (MBBS, MD, MBA)

Frequently asked questions

What is Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research known for?

Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research offers B.Arch, B.Tech / B.E., BA, BBA / BBM / BBS, BCA, BCom, BSc, Integrated Law, LLB, M.Arch, M.Phil, M.Tech / M.E., MA, MBA / PGDM, MCA / MCM, MCom, MSc across 67 active programme records.

What are the main courses at Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research?

Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research lists Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), B.Tech / B.E. - Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering, B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, B.Tech Automobile Engineering, and other programmes.

What are the fees at Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research?

Recorded total fees range from ₹20,000 to ₹1,75,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.

Which entrance exams are accepted by Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research?

The active programme mappings list CAT, CLAT, NATA - Exam, TANCET.

How are placements at Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research?

Placement records are available for 19 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.

What is the average package at Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research?

The available placement records include average package values such as ₹3 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.

What is the student rating of Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research?

Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research has an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 from 25 active review(s).

Which recruiters are associated with Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research?

The available records include recruiters such as Accenture, AREVA, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Bosch Ltd, Citi Bank, Cognizant.

Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.