TNAU Coimbatore Courses List & Fees Structure 2023 - 23: Check Here!

A variety of courses in agriculture, horticulture, and related fields are available at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore. The undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctorate (Ph.D.) levels all offer these courses.

Undergraduate Courses

• B.Sc. (Agriculture)
• B.Sc. (Horticulture)
• B.E. (Agricultural Engineering)
• B.Tech. (Food Technology)
• B.Tech. (Biotechnology)

Postgraduate Courses

• M.Sc. (Agriculture)
• M.Sc. (Horticulture)
• M.E. (Agricultural Engineering)
• M.Tech. (Food Technology)
• M.Tech. (Biotechnology)

Doctoral Courses

• Ph.D. in Agriculture
• Ph.D. in Horticulture
• Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering
• Ph.D. in Food Technology
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology
• Ph.D. in Forestry
• Ph.D. in Horticultural Engineering

TNAU offers a range of certificate and diploma programmes in agriculture, horticulture, and related fields in addition to these regular courses. These classes are created to give students the abilities and information need to function in a range of agricultural scenarios.

The eligibility criteria for the courses at TNAU Coimbatore changes depending on the degree and level of study. Some general eligibility requirements, though, are applicable to all courses.

For B.Sc courses: Candidates must have passed class 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised board. They also must have qualified in the UG ICAR AIEEA entrance exam.

For B.Tech courses: Candidates must have passed class 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised board. They also must have qualified in the TNEA counselling process as well as UG ICAR AIEEA entrance exam.

For M.Tech courses: Candidates must have a BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant stream from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks. They also must have qualified in the PG ICAR AIEEA entrance exam.

For M.Sc courses: Candidates must have a graduate degree in the relevant stream from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks. They also must have qualified in the ICAR AIEEA entrance exam.

For MBA courses: Candidates must have a graduate degree in any relevant stream from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks.

For PhD courses: Candidates must have a post graduate degree in the relevant stream with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university. They must have also qualified in the UGC NET entrance exam.

You can use these steps to apply for admission to TNAU Coimbatore:

• You must go to the official website can be found at https://tnau.ac.in/.
• The "Admissions" tab should be chosen.
• Depending on the level of study you are applying for, click either the "Undergraduate Admissions" or the "Postgraduate Admissions" link.
• The "New Registration" link should be selected.
• Log in after creating a user account.
• Complete the online application and submit the necessary documents online.
• Pay the application fee.

You can check the status of your application online after submitting the application form and paying the application fee. You will be contacted for counselling if your application is selected for admission. You can decide on your desired course and college during counselling. You can also provide the originals of your documents for verification.

The tuition fees of TNAU Coimbatore varies according to the subject and level of study. Here is a broad breakdown of the costs for some of the most popular courses at TNAU Coimbatore.

• B.Sc courses: Rs 50,000 per annum
• B.Tech courses: Rs 1.3 Lakhs per annum
• M.Sc & M.Tech courses: Rs 57,000 per annum
• PhD courses: Rs 82,000 per annum

Students at TNAU Coimbatore must pay a number of additional fees in addition to the tuition. These fee structure consists of hostel fees, mess fees, exam fees, laboratory fees, library fees, sports fees, student union fees and more. Depending on the course and level of study, these supplementary fees come in different amounts.

The hostel system at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore is very comfortable. A total of four hostels are for girls and six are for boys. The hostels provide students a convenient location to stay in a comfortable setting close to the academic area. There are various facilities available at the hostels such as Well-furnished rooms, dining halls, common rooms, reading rooms, study rooms, TV halls, medical rooms, guest rooms, laundry facilities, sports facilities and more.

High-speed internet connection is also provided in the hostels. The TNAU Coimbatore hostel fees are quite affordable. Students have the option of living in single, shared, or triple rooms. The mess charges are also included in the hostel rates. The efficient operation of the hostels is the responsibility of the warden and employees. They make sure the hostels are maintained and kept clean. They also offer advice and help to the students.

Numerous research centers and institutions at TNAU Coimbatore give students the chance to carry out research under the supervision of qualified scientists. Both undergraduate and graduate research opportunities are available at TNAU. Students can conduct research in many different fields, such as Crop production, Crop protection, Soil science, Water management, Agricultural engineering and more. There are various research centers and organisations that the university has association with, such as -

• Agricultural Research Station, Coimbatore
• Horticultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore
• Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore
• Food Technology College and Research Institute, Coimbatore
• Biotechnology Research Centre, Coimbatore
• Sugarcane Research Station, Cuddalore
• Regional Research Stations at Madurai, Trichy, Vellore, and Salem
• All India Coordinated Research Projects on various agricultural crops

The following entrance tests are accepted by TNAU Coimbatore for admission:

Undergraduate courses:

• TNEA counselling (for B.Tech courses)
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Common Entrance Test (TNAU CET) (For B.Sc as well as B.Tech courses)
• All India Agriculture Joint Entrance Examination (AIEEA UG) is administered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). (For B.Sc as well as B.Tech courses)

Postgraduate courses:

• ICAR All India Entrance Examination for Agriculture Post Graduate (AIEEA PG)
• TNAU MSc Agriculture Entrance Test
• JNU CEEB, or the Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology, is held by Jawaharlal Nehru University.

According to the TNAU website, the university offers a total of 180 courses.

B.Sc specialisations:

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Agri Business Management
• Forestry
• Sericulture
• Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

B.Tech specialisations:

• Agricultural Engineering
• Energy and Environmental Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Food Technology

M.Sc specialisations:

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Extension Education
• Agronomy
• Plant Physiology
• Agricultural Meteorology
• Soil Science
• Microbiology
• Nano Science and Technology
• Environmental Science
• Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System
• Seed Science and Technology
• Genetics and Plant Breeding
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Plant Protection - Entomology
• Bioinformatics
• Plant Pathology
• Nematology
• Fruit Science
• Vegetable Science
• Floriculture and Landscaping
• Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
• Forest Biology and Tree Improvement
• Silviculture and Agroforestry
• Forest Products and Utilisation
• Sericulture
• Agricultural Statistics
• Food and Nutrition

M.Tech specialisations:

• Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Processing and Food Engineering
• Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

PhD specialisations:

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Extension Education
• Agri-Business Management
• Agronomy
• Plant Physiology
• Agricultural Meteorology
• Microbiology
• Soil Science
• Environmental Science
• Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System
• Nano Science and Technology
• Seed Science and Technology
• Genetics and Plant Breeding
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Plant Protection - Entomology
• Plant Pathology
• Nematology
• Fruit Science
• Vegetable Science
• Floriculture and Landscaping
• Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
• Sericulture
• Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Processing and Food Engineering
• Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
• Forestry
• Food and Nutrition

Engineering courses are the most popular courses opted by students at TNAU.