Central University of Tamil Nadu - Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

Central University of Tamil Nadu course list includes Integrated MA/M.Sc, BA.B.Ed, MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, M.Phil, PhD and PG diploma in a wide range of disciplines. CUTN courses are offered under 12 academic schools like School of Basic and Applied Sciences, School of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, School of Communication, School of Technology, and so on. There are 27 departments functioning under these schools that offer a plethora of integrated (UG + PG), master’s and doctoral programmes. An overview of Central University of Tamil Nadu courses, fee structure and intakes is given below:

CUTN Courses, Fees and and Seat Intake 2024

The seat intake of PhD and M.Phil programmes at Central University of Tamil Nadu varies department wise. The exact intake is decided on the basis of availability of guides and effectiveness of the research topics during the PI or GD. The fee structure ranges from Rs 18,000 to Rs 19,000 per year. 

Central University of Tamil Nadu Eligiblity Criteria

Central University of Tamil Nadu eligibility criteria differ in accordance with their discipline and level of study. CUTN courses are offered at the undergraduate and postgraduate level and the requirements are aligned with the NTA guidelines. The basic CUTN eligibility criteria for both UG and PG courses are as mentioned below:

• CUTN Integrated/ UG Programmes Eligibility: 10 + 2 or equivalent with a minimum 60% marks for general and 55% for reserved category. Must be CUET qualified. 
• CUET PG Programmes Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum 60% marks for general and 55% for reserved category. Must be CUET qualified.
• CUET MBA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum 60% marks for general and 55% for reserved category. Must be CUET qualified. Students with two years of professional experience are preferred.
• CUET PhD Eligibility: Any national level examinations such as JRF (UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR/ICAR), NET (UGC/CSIR), GATE or equivalent qualified. Have a master’s degree in related discipline with  60% marks for general and 55% for reserved category.

Central University of Tamil Nadu admission is done accordance with the NTA guidelines. All students applying for UG and PG courses are required to qualify the CUET or Common University Entrance Test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). For CUET registration, students must get themselves registered through the official website cuet.samarth.ac.in. and appear for the test on the scheduled date. Post selection, the second phase of the admission process begins. The procedure CUTN admission for bachelor’s and master’s programmes involves the following steps:

CUTN Admission Process 2024: UG and PG Courses

• Qualify for the CUET and attend CUTN counselling session/ sessions on the scheduled date.
• CUTN merit list will be uploaded on the official website after all the counseling sessions are over.
• Carry all original documents and proof of eligibility on the admission day. 
• Post document verification and other formalities, pay CUTN admission fee. 
• Retain the payment receipt and documents of admission confirmation for future reference.

Central University of Tamil Nadu PhD Admission Process

• To apply for PhD admission at CUTN it is mandatory to clear any National Level Fellowship Examinations like JRF (UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR/ICAR), NET (UGC/CSIR), GATE or equivalent. 
• The students must register online through the Samarth Portal (cutnadm.samarth.edu.in) by uploading documents and payment of fee of Rs 1000 (GEN/OBC/EWS) and Rs 500 (SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender). 
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Preference will be given to candidates with JRF. 
• Upon the final selection, students must be present on the day of admission with their original certificates and other proof.
• The last step is to pay CUTN PhD admission fee and secure their seat.

Central University of Tamil Nadu cut off is for different for each course.Applicants for CUET courses are shortlisted based on their CUET score.  Multiple counseling sessions are conducted for the final selection. CUTN cut off for B.Sc.B.Ed is 140 for general, 40 for OBC, 70 for SC and 103 for EWS for 2022-23. For Applied Psychology, CUTN cut off is 139 for general, 148 for OBC (NCL) ,108 for SC and 46 for SC. Likewise, CUTN merit lists for all courses are uploaded on the official website along with the cut off scores.