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

LocationTirurvarur (Tamil Nadu)
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NIRF Rank#101-150
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Updated on - Jun 16, 2025 04:22 PM IST

About Central University of Tamil Nadu

Central University of Tamil Nadu, also known as CUTN, is a Public Central University, established in 2009. Located in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, CUTN campus spans over 516.76 acres. The university is affiliated to itself as a central university and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). CUTN is ranked 99 in the University category by NIRF 2024.

CUTN offers a wide range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and Doctorate programs in the streams of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Law, Library Science, and Education. Integrated M.Sc., MBA, LL.M., and B.Sc. B.Ed. are some of the popular courses. Admissions at CUTN are based on Entrance Examination. The university accepts CUET UG for Integrated M.Sc. and B.Sc. B.Ed., CUET PG for M.A., M.Sc., and MBA, TANCET for MBA in Apparel and Textile Management, and JRF/NET/GATE for Ph.D.

For placements, CUTN placement rate is approximately 60%. During the placement drive of 2022, the highest salary package offered was INR 6 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 3.46 LPA for PG students.

CUTN Highlights

ParticularsCUTN Highlights 2025
College NameCentral University of Tamil Nadu
Campus Size516.76 Acres
Accredited byNAAC Grade B++
Recognised byUGC, AICTE
Rankings (2024)NIRF University: 99
Popular CoursesIntegrated M.Sc., MBA, LL.M., B.Sc. B.Ed.
Admission CriteriaEntrance Examination
Official Websitewww.cutn.ac.in
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Central University of Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

May 12, 2025

Introduction of New PG Diploma Programmes - The University has announced the introduction of three new Postgraduate Diploma Programmes for the academic session 2025-2026. Details regarding the courses, eligibility criteria, and application procedures will be available on the university's website. Students interested in pursuing these programmes are encouraged to check the official site for more information.

April 18, 2025

CUTNAA organizes the 6th Annual Alumni Meet 2025 - The 6th Annual Alumni Meet 2025 is scheduled for 2nd May 2025 at 11:30 am.

Top Courses at Central University of Tamil Nadu

Course NameApply NowFeesShort Eligibility
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)₹27,020Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in national-level entrance exams (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)10+2 education in the science stream, studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examinations
B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration)Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate marks of 50% to 60%, English studied as a core subject
M.Sc. (Master of Science)Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 55%
B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education)Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, passed Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), passed State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET)
M.A. (Master of Arts)Bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university, Minimum required aggregate marks may vary depending on the specialization, Qualify in the university's entrance examination or meet the criteria set by the university for admission
M.Tech. (Master of Technology)Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum qualifying marks (varies by specialization), Valid GATE scorecard
Post Graduate DiplomaUndergraduate degree from a recognized university or institution, Minimum aggregate score of 50%
M.Com. (Master of Commerce)Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Specific entrance exam requirements, Score above the cutoff marks set by the university
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)Master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade, qualification in a national level entrance exam such as UGC-NET or CSIR-NET, prior research experience, publications in reputed journals.
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy)Master's degree in the relevant field, Minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates), Cleared UGC-NET or JRF examination or any other national level eligibility test, Prior research experience, Publications in reputed journals
LL.M. (Master of Law)Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.), Minimum 50% marks in LL.B. degree
Master of Social WorkBachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 50% aggregate marks
M.Lib. (Master of Library Sciences)Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field, Minimum of 50% aggregate marks in qualifying examination
B.Sc. + M.Sc.₹4,760 - 25,93010+2 education with a science stream, studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology, minimum aggregate score of 50% for general category students
Bachelor of Performing Arts - BPAHigher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, Background in arts or humanities preferred
Master of Performing Arts - MPABachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Good score in entrance examination, Relevant work experience in public administration sector

CUTN Courses and Fees

The table below lists some of the popular courses offered by CUTN along with their eligibility, selection criteria, and total fees:

Course NameTotal FeesEligibility Criteria
Integrated M.Sc. (Chemistry/Biotechnology/Mathematics/Physics)INR 85,00010+2 with 60% marks in PCM/PCB, CUET UG
Integrated M.A. in EconomicsINR 75,00010+2 with 60% marks in Mathematics/Economics, CUET UG
B.Sc. B.Ed. in MathematicsINR 95,480–97,90010+2 with 60% marks in PCM/PCB, CUET UG
B.P.A. in MusicINR 50,00010+2 with 50% marks, CUET UG
M.Sc. (Various Specializations)INR 42,988–52,096Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks, CUET PG
M.A. (Various Specializations)INR 23,070–30,000Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks, CUET PG
MBA (Apparel/Textile Management)INR 59,440Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks, CUET PG/TANCET
LL.M. in Corporate LawINR 30,000LL.B. with 55% marks, CUET PG
M.Tech in Materials ScienceINR 60,000B.Tech/B.E. with 55% marks, CUET PG
Ph.D.INR 30,000–50,000Master’s degree with 55% marks, JRF/NET/GATE or CUTN Entrance

CUTN Admission 2025

CUTN admissions are based on National Level Entrance Examination. Students seeking admission at CUTN must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the university and appear for the entrance examination. Interested students should follow the below-mentioned criteria for CUTN admissions:

If Admissions Are Based on Entrance Examination

  • Integrated M.Sc.: Candidates seeking admission to Integrated M.Sc. must appear for the CUET UG and participate in the CUET counseling for the seat allotment process.
  • B.Sc. B.Ed.: Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc. B.Ed. must appear for the CUET UG and participate in the CUET counseling for the seat allotment process.
  • M.Sc., M.A., MBA, LL.M.: Candidates seeking admission to M.Sc., M.A., MBA, or LL.M. must appear for the CUET PG and participate in the university counseling for the seat allotment process.
  • MBA (Apparel/Textile Management): Candidates seeking admission to MBA in Apparel or Textile Management must appear for the TANCET and participate in the TANCET counseling for the seat allotment process.

CUTN Admission Dates 2025

EventDate
UG/PG Application Last DateJuly 15, 2025 (Tentative)
CUET UG Application Last DateMarch 26, 2025 (Tentative)
CUET UG Exam DateMay 15–31, 2025 (Tentative)
CUET PG Application Last DateJanuary 24, 2025 (Tentative)
CUET PG Exam DateMarch 11–28, 2025 (Tentative)
TANCET Application Last DateJune 30, 2025 (Tentative)
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₹27,020Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:CUET PG
Courses OfferedView AllMBA in Tourism & Hospitality Management , Master of Business Administration (MBA) , MBA in Retail Management , MBA in Textile Management , MBA in Apparel Management
3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:CUET
Courses OfferedView AllB.Sc. in Textiles , B.Sc. in Technical Textiles
3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:CUET
Courses OfferedView AllBBA in Textile Business Analytics
2 - 5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:CUET PG
Courses OfferedView AllM.Sc. CHEMISTRY (CBCS) , INTEGRATED M.Sc. CHEMISTRY (CBCS) , Integrated M. Sc. Programme in Physics , Integrated M. Sc. Programme in Mathematics , M. Sc. Programme in Geography
B.Ed
4 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedIntegrated B.Sc.B.Ed. Mathematics
2 - 5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllM. A. in Hindi , M.A. English , MA in Classical Tamil Studies , M.A. in History , Integrated M. A. Programme in Economics
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllM.Tech (Material Sciences)
1 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllPost Graduate Diploma in Chemical Lab Technician (PGDCLT)
M.Com
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedMaster of Commerce (M.Com)
PhD
2 - 3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedPh.D. in Hindi , Ph.D. English , Ph.D. in CHEMISTRY , Ph.D Applied Mathematics , Ph.D. Programme in Economics
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Central University of Tamil Nadu Highlights

CUTN Placements

CUTN provides on-campus, off-campus, and internship opportunities to all its students through its placement cell. The university has a strong placement record with top recruiters from various industries. As per the CUTN Placement report 2022, a total of 109 PG students were placed in top-notch companies. CUTN placement statistics for 2022 are as follows:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics 2022
Placement Rate60%
Highest PackageINR 6 LPA
Average PackageINR 3.46 LPA
Median PackageINR 3.46 LPA
No. of Offers135 (approx.)
No. of Students Placed109 (PG)
No. of Companies Visited20

CUTN Top Recruiters

TCSInfosysCapgemini
ESAF Small Finance BankWiproHCL
Byju’sLocal SchoolsNGOs
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Central University of Tamil Nadu Placement Stats 2022

Median salary
3.3 Lacs

CUTN CUET Cutoff 2024

CUTN CUET Cutoff 2025 for admission to various programs will be released soon. CUET Cutoff is the minimum score to get admission to the respective program. CUTN CUET opening and closing ranks for general category students are given in the table below:

Course NameCUET Cutoff 2024 - General Category
Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry399.22
Integrated M.Sc. in Physics240–260
M.Sc. in Applied Psychology244
LL.M. in Corporate Law168
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Central University of Tamil Nadu Reviews

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4 Star Rating
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Shabna P H HM.Sc. CHEMISTRY (CBCS) | 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 14:24:29
University of Tamilnadu is situated in thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. I admitted the college through the entrance exam CUET PG . The college facilities are advanced especially for in science department.
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Arjun SubhashIntegrated M.Sc. in Chemistry | 2026 | Jun 26, 2024 12:37:25
Central University of Tamil Nadu located in the temple city of Tamil Nadu: Thiruvarur. The college is central government funded. Infrastructure and facilities in the department can be considered decent. The fees here is affordable compared to most other universities for every course. Chemistry Department is excellent with the highly experienced faculties. The instrumentation facilities are adequate. The Department is ranked 88th as per Nature Index.
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Jeevadharshini NagarajanB.P.A. Music | 2017 | Apr 20, 2024 17:01:14
The college has good infrastructure with state of the art teaching and research facilities for students. campus also has state of the art auditorium hall capable of hosting national and international conferences.
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SindhujaMSc Horticulture | 2021 | Apr 15, 2024 20:25:50
Overall, based on my own college experience, I would encourage any child interested in furthering their education to enroll there. The university provides a variety of services, including cutting-edge learning settings, skilled professors, frequent alumni reunions and workshops to assist students, cultural events, and so on.
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Venkatesan.pMA in Classical Tamil Studies | 2021 | Apr 11, 2024 12:37:23
Full AC campus are there and teacher are very helpful in nature and their providing time to time helping to the student. College is very good and very big college are there and sitting are very nice for the student.
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CUTN Rankings

CUTN is ranked among the top institutes in India. The latest rankings of the university are as follows:

Ranking BodyStream/CategoryRank 2024
NIRFUniversity99
NIRFOverall101–150 (Band)
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Ranking Publisher NIRF

  • University#89

Central University of Tamil Nadu University NIRF Ranking 2025

  • OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.
    44.09AVERAGE
  • TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.
    59.45GOOD
  • RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.
    17AVERAGE
  • GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.
    62.81GOOD
  • OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.
    68.44GOOD
  • PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.
    17.47AVERAGE

CUTN Campus Life & Facilities

The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:

  • Library – Over 1,00,000 books, e-resources
  • Sports Complex – Facilities: football, cricket, badminton, gym
  • Hostels – Capacity for 2,000 students, non-AC rooms
  • Medical Facilities – On-campus health center, emergency services
  • Innovation Hubs – Research labs, startup incubation center
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Campus Facilities

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Central University of Tamil Nadu Faculty

Central University of Tamil Nadu Alumni

The CUTN alumni are spread across a wide range of disciplines and professions, prospering in their respective fields. Some of them are:

Dr Farhin Khurshid 

Post Doctoral Researcher at National Taiwan University

Vinayak Sasikumar

Indian Lyricist

Thejus R. Kartha

Assistant Professor at International School of Engineering (INSOFE).

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Central University of Tamil Nadu Scholarships

Central University of Tamil Nadu scholarships offers support and encourage students for higher studies. The scholarships are merit-based, need-based or category-based. They are offered by both private and government organisations. All information regarding CUTN scholarships 2024 is available on CUTN official website. Eligible students must apply for the scholarships within the set deadlines.

Some of CUTN scholarships include Telangana E-Pass Scholarship, British Council Scholarship for WOMEN in STEM, Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students, National Overseas Scholarship for ST/ SC Students, Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for SC Students under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, etc. 

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Central University of Tamil Nadu Contact Details

College Location

  • addressCentral University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi, Thiruvarur – 610 005, INDIA
  • emailadmissions@cutn.ac.in
  • telephone+91 4366 277230
  • telephonehttps://cutn.ac.in/

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