The Bharathiar University was established at Coimbatore by the Government of Tamilnadu, India in February, 1982 under the provision of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981(Act 1 of 1982). In May, 1985, the university received the recognition from University Grants Commission (UGC) New Delhi for the purpose of grants. The University named after the great national poet Subramania Bharath.In the University, every effort is harnessed to realize his dream of making educational institutions as temple of learning.
The University was accredited by National Academic Accreditation Council of India with "A"Rating and Second Ranked State University.
VISION: To Provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the youth. The aim is not only focused on imparting knowledge and skills,but also to mould the students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and national development.
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MOTTO : The Bharathiar University has enshrined with the motto"Educate to Elevate".