Bharathiar University Coimbatore B.P.Ed : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, is a 2-year full-time on-campus programme offered by the Department of Physical Education, one of the oldest and most reputed physical education departments in Tamil Nadu, established in 1982. The programme is recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and is designed to produce skilled physical education teachers, sports coaches, and fitness professionals. With a seat intake of 100 students, the programme covers sports science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, sports psychology, coaching methodology, and practical training across a wide range of sports. The total fees for the programme are approximately Rs. 38,470 for general category students over two years, making it one of the most affordable B.P.Ed programmes offered by a central/state university in Tamil Nadu. Admission is merit-based, with selection based on academic performance and sports achievements.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are currently open. The last date for submission of the online application has been extended to 7 May 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must apply online at https://fms.b-u.ac.in/admission. The batch is expected to commence in July/August 2026 after the merit list and counselling process.

Key Points

• The B.P.Ed programme at Bharathiar University is NCTE-recognized and follows a curriculum aligned with current NCTE methodology.
• The department admits students entirely on the basis of merit in sports and academics, encouraging participation from all states of India.
• PG programmes (M.P.Ed) are offered in residential mode with accommodation in semi-furnished sports hostels; B.P.Ed students may also access hostel facilities on payment basis.
• The department has a strong research culture with faculty members having completed major research projects funded by UGC and DRDO.
• Students have represented the university at World University Games (South Korea, Taiwan) and various international tournaments.
• The department organizes Inter-University, Inter-Collegiate, and Open Tournaments, as well as national and international-level competitions including All India Inter-University tournaments.

BU B.P.Ed Fees

Fee Components

Fees by Category

• SC/ST students are exempted from paying Tuition Fees (Tuition Fee per semester is Rs.
• 0 for SC/ST category).
• Students belonging to Adi Dravidar, Tribal Community, and Adi Dravidar converted to Christianity are exempted from paying Tuition Fee under TNER-92, Government of Tamil Nadu.
• 5% of seats are reserved for Differently Abled students, who are exempted from paying Tuition Fee and Special Fee.
• Visually challenged students receive full fee waiver.
• Upon receiving scholarship from the Government, SC/ST students must remit the prescribed tuition fees within 7 days to the University.
• Online application registration fee: Rs.
• 400 for General category; Rs.
• 200 for SC/ST candidates (paid separately at the time of application).
• No hostel fees are included in the above; hostel accommodation (sports hostel) is available on payment basis separately.

BU B.P.Ed Admission 2026

Bharathiar University B.P.Ed Admission Schedule 2026-27

Source: b-u.ac.in/146/pg-admission (Official Bharathiar University Admission Portal)

• B.P.Ed is listed under the PG Admission portal of Bharathiar University as it is a post-graduation-level professional degree.
• Candidates must apply online at https://fms.b-u.ac.in/admission.
• A separate registration fee of Rs.
• 400 (Rs.
• 200 for SC/ST) is payable per application.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold any UG Degree from a recognized university (as per the official Bharathiar University programme page).
• Some sources indicate a minimum of 50% marks in the UG degree with at least participation in Inter-College/Inter-Zonal level sports; candidates are advised to verify the exact eligibility from the official notification/prospectus at b-u.ac.in.
• Candidates who have passed a UG degree in Physical Education with 45% marks may also be eligible (as per NCTE norms applicable to B.P.Ed programmes).
• There is no specific age bar mentioned; however, sports quota candidates must be below 25 years of age.

Admission Process

• Register online at https://fms.b-u.ac.in/admission and pay the application fee of Rs. 400 (Rs. 200 for SC/ST) via Net Banking/Debit/Credit card.
• Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and sports achievement details.
• Download the completed application form from the portal and submit it along with scanned copies of required documents.
• Merit list is prepared based on academic performance (UG marks up to the 5th semester/2nd year) and sports achievements.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification/counselling.
• Final admission is confirmed upon payment of fees and submission of original documents.
• Admission is made strictly as per the Tamil Nadu Government reservation policy.

BU B.P.Ed Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• All SC/ST students are eligible for the Government of India Post Matric Scholarship irrespective of annual income, including those whose parents are Government employees.
• Upon receiving scholarship from the Government, SC/ST students must remit the prescribed tuition fees to the University within 7 days.
• Scholarship applications are typically processed at the beginning of each academic year through the University's scholarship cell.
• Students must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance in the previous year of study to remain eligible for most government scholarships.