Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Bharathiar University Distance Education

Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Bharathiar University Distance Education in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu is a 1-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family.

The course is about operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management.

Bharathiar University Distance Education is a public/government institute, founded in 1991. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Bharathiar University Distance Education — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management. Typical first jobs: operations, supply-chain or logistics roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Bharathiar University Distance Education for the current semester-wise plan.

Bharathiar University Distance Education has not published a fee for Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Bharathiar University Distance Education's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Bharathiar University Distance Education on its website (ww.b-u.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a placement rate of 80% and an average package of ₹2.2 lakh at Bharathiar University Distance Education. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Bharathiar University Distance Education runs 7 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Discontinued (May 2023)- Diploma in Interior Design
• Discontinued (Nov 2021)- Diploma in Catering Science and Hotel Management
• Discontinued (Nov 2021)- Diploma in Business Management Accounting
• Discontinued (May 2023)-Diploma in Yoga for Human Excellence
• Discontinued (May 2023)-Diploma in Airline and Airport Management
• Discontinued (May 2023)- Diploma in Animation and VFX

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in operations planning? You will spend 1 year on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Bharathiar University Distance Education compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Coimbatore?