Bharathidasan University Ranking 2025 in India

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has released the NIRF Ranking 2025. As per the rankings, Bharathidasan University has achieved an NIRF rank of 36 in the University category with a score of 55.85, and an NIRF rank of 61 in the Overall category with a score of 53.82. Along with the solid NIRF Ranking in 2025, the BDU Trichy also managed to secure 397th place in the QS University Asia Ranking 2025 and comes in the 1201–1500 band by the Times Higher Education. Scoring around 81.45 in Placement rates, higher studies, median salaries, and university exam performance, and around 68 in Teaching, Learning & Resources, this university also secured 96th position in the NIRF Ranking Management category in 2025.

What is Bharathidasan University’s rank in NIRF 2025 and how has it changed recently?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Bharathidasan University secured the 61st position in the Overall category and 36th in the University category. Compared to 2024, its overall position dropped slightly from 55th. For the year 2025, there was a low research output recorded with faculty vacancies. These resulted in rank slippage, although the university holds a strong reputation in Tamil Nadu.

What are the Bharathidasan University global rankings?

While the Bharathidasan University secured high positions in the NIRF Ranking 2025, on the international front as well, BDU Trichy scored quite well. In the QS University Asia ranking, BDU Trichy achieved the 397th place, while by the Times Higher Education (THE) 2025, this university is ranked in the 1201–1500 band. Moreover, the Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli is ranked #1635 in the US News Best Global Universities 2025 list and in the top 60 in India.

What is BDU Trichy’s ranking in research, and what factors are affecting it?

In the NIRF Ranking 2025, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, was not granted any position, particularly due to the low number of research publications and patents. However, last year in the NIRF ranking 2024, BDU Trichy achieved the 48th position. The 48th place was secured due to the research output, faculty quality, and academic infrastructure, earning the university a score of 44.41, marking its debut in the top 50 research institutions, followed by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and preceded by  NIT Rourkela.

What accreditations and recognitions contribute to BDU’s reputation?

Bharathidasan University ranks 48th in NIRF 2024 (Research) and #1635 globally in the US News 2025 list. It holds an NAAC A+ accreditation, is UGC-approved, and is recognised by AICTE and DEB. BDU Trichy also features in the QS Asia and THE World University Rankings, reflecting strong research, academic excellence, and global visibility.

What are some of the factors affecting BDU’s ranking performance recently?

Alongside top global rankings, in the NIRF 2025, Bharathidasan University ranked quite well, securing 36th in Universities and 96th in Management, but slipped 6 spots in the overall category from 55th place in 2024, and missed the Research category in 2025. Limited publications, fewer patents, and a high student–faculty ratio impacted its score. Despite this, BDU maintains a strong reputation in Tamil Nadu and among the recruiters.