NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University ranks 42 under the State Public Universities category
NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University ranks 73 under the University category
NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University ranks 88 under the Overall category
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, also known as TNAU, is a public university established in 1868 as an Agricultural School in Saidapet, Madras, and later relocated to Coimbatore in 1906. The TNAU campus spans over 1350 acres in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The university is affiliated with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has achieved an NIRF rank of 88 in the overall category.
TNAU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctorate programs in the streams of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Agricultural Engineering. B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), M.Sc (Agriculture), and MBA (Agri-Business) are some of the popular courses. Admissions at TNAU are based on merit in the qualifying examination for Tamil Nadu candidates and entrance examinations for others. The university accepts ICAR AIEEA for B.Sc Agriculture, JNU CEEB for M.Sc Agriculture, TNEA for B.Tech, and TANCET for MBA and MCA. For placements, TNAU has an impressive placement rate, with approximately 60% of students placed in 2023. During the placement drive of 2023, the highest salary package offered was INR 16 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 4.5 LPA for UG students.
Particulars | TNAU Highlights |
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College Name | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) |
Establishment Year | 1868 |
Campus Size | 1350 acres |
Accredited by | ICAR |
Recognised by | UGC, ICAR |
Rankings (2025) | NIRF 88 overall |
Popular Courses | B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), M.Sc (Agriculture), MBA (Agri-Business) |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based (Tamil Nadu candidates), Entrance Examination (ICAR AIEEA, JNU CEEB, TNEA, TANCET) |
Official Website | http://www.tnau.ac.in |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹83,000 - 3,32,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50%, 5% relaxation for reserved category candidates |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate program, 5% relaxation for reserved categories, Valid score in national-level entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, or TANCET | |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹9,000 - 41,250 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent in the science stream, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as mandatory subjects, minimum aggregate score of 55% in 10+2 examination |
Diploma | 10th standard or equivalent examination, studied science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), minimum aggregate score of 55% in science subjects | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹1,01,000 | Bachelor's degree, Minimum aggregate score of 60% |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum aggregate score of 60% or equivalent CGPA, Valid GATE score | |
Post Graduate Diploma | ₹20,000 | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, minimum qualifying marks may vary, clear entrance examinations or interviews. |
Candidates interested to apply for TNAU courses can do so at the certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. These courses are available in the management, engineering, and science specialisations and more. The duration of the TNAU UG courses varies i.e. 3 years for B.Sc. programmes and 4 years for B.Tech courses. The duration of all PG programmes is typically two years, while the duration of PhD programmes is five years. The TNAU courses are offered in both regular as well as distance-learning modes to the interested candidates. TNAU fees can vary depending on the course pursued by the students. The table below lists TNAU fees for all the courses along with the eligibility criteria.
The following table outlines the major courses offered by TNAU, their total fees, and eligibility criteria. Fees are sourced from web results where available, and gaps are noted where specific data is missing or indicative. All courses are offered in full-time mode unless otherwise specified.
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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BSc (Hons) (Agriculture, Horticulture, Agri-Business Management, Sericulture, Food Nutrition and Dietetics) | INR 36,000 - INR 2,00,000 (4 years) | 10+2 with PCM/PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology) with 55% marks (50% for BC/BCM, 45% for MBC/DNC, pass for SC/ST/SCA); valid TNAU entrance test score or merit-based for Tamil Nadu students; ICAR AIEEA for others |
BTech (Biotechnology, Food Technology, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Bioinformatics, Agricultural Engineering) | INR 36,000 - INR 3,32,000 (4 years) | 10+2 with PCM/PCB with 55% marks (50% for BC/BCM, 45% for MBC/DNC, pass for SC/ST/SCA); valid TNEA counseling or ICAR AIEEA score |
MSc (Agriculture, Horticulture, Biotechnology, Crop Physiology, Agricultural Microbiology, etc.) | INR 19,800 - INR 50,000 (2 years) | BSc in relevant discipline with 70% (6.60/10.00 OGPA) or 60% for SC/ST; valid GAT-B or TNAU PG entrance exam score |
MTech (Agricultural Engineering, Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Processing & Food Engineering, Soil and Water Conservation) | INR 40,000 - INR 60,000 (2 years) | BTech/BE in relevant discipline with 70% (6.60/10.00 OGPA) or 60% for SC/ST; valid GAT-B or TNAU PG entrance exam score |
MBA (Agri-Business Management) | INR 1,00,000 - INR 1,50,000 (2 years) | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks; valid TANCET score |
PhD (Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, etc.) | INR 45,540 - INR 60,000 per year | Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 70% (6.60/10.00 OGPA) or 60% for SC/ST; valid TNAU entrance exam and interview |
Diploma in Agricultural Technology (DAT) | INR 18,000 - INR 70,000 (2 years) | 10+2 with PCM/PCB or vocational stream; merit-based admission |
PG Diploma (Various specializations) | INR 30,000 - INR 50,000 (1 year) | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline; merit-based or entrance exam |
The TNAU admission process for the offered courses has almost concluded for the academic year 2023. The dates for the various entrance exams has been released on the official website for the academic year 2024. We have listed below the schedule of ICAR AIEEA UG as well as PG entrance exam schedules for making the TNAU admission process 2024 smoother.
Events | Date 2025 |
Availability of online application form | 2nd week of February, 2025 (Tentative) |
Last date to fill application form | 1st week of March, 2025 (Tentative) |
Correction in the application form | 2nd week of March, 2025 (Tentative) |
Announcement of City of Examination | 3rd week of March, 2025 (Tentative) |
Admit Card | 4th week of March, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET 2025 Exam Date | 3rd-4th week of May, 2025 (Tentative) |
Events | Date 2025 |
Availability of online application form | 2nd week of April, 2025 (Tentative) |
Entrance exam date | 4th week of May, 2025 (Tentative) |
Candidates have the chance to apply for TNAU admission to the certificate, diploma, UG, PG as well as doctoral courses every year. The university offers a wide range of courses to interested candidates in the stream of agricultural sciences, engineering, management and more. The admissions process at TNAU includes each step, from submitting an application to allocating seats to the candidates. The selection process is a single sequence of stages that students must complete in order to be admitted to the university since it offers admission to a range of courses.
Courses Offered | Selection Criteria |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) |
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) |
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Master of Science (M.Sc) |
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Candidates must have a graduate degree in any relevant stream from a recognised university. |
Master of Technology (M.Tech) |
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PhD |
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TNAU provides on-campus and off-campus placement opportunities through its placement cell. According to the NIRF report 2024, 312 out of 1382 UG students and 81 out of 346 PG students were placed in 2023. The placement statistics for 2023 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
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Placement Rate | 60% |
Highest Package | INR 16 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.5 LPA (UG), INR 6 LPA (PG) |
Median Package | INR 4.5 LPA (UG), INR 5 LPA (PG) |
No. of Offers | 400+ |
No. of Students Placed | 393 |
No. of Companies Visited | 50+ |
TNAU ICAR AIEEA Cutoff 2025 for admission to B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture will be released soon. The cutoff is the minimum score required for admission. TNAU ICAR AIEEA opening and closing ranks for general category students for 2024 are given below:
Course Name | ICAR AIEEA Cutoff 2024 - General Category |
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B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture | 180-190 |
B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture | 175-185 |
B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management | 170-180 |
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has released the NIRF ranking 2025. As per the rankings, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has achieved an NIRF rank of 88 in the overall category along with an NIRF rank of 73 in the university category. The institute has also achieved NIRF scores of 50.03 and 49.8 in each category respectively. In terms of category-wise rankings, the institute has achieved NIRF 6th rank in the agriculture and allied sectors category with a score of 67.06 and NIRF 42nd rank in the state public universities category with a score of 52.08.
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
Alumni Name | Designation |
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Dr. M.S. Swaminathan | Renowned Agricultural Scientist, Father of Green Revolution in India |
Dr. C. Subramaniam | Former Union Minister of Agriculture |
TNAU offers scholarships to meritorious and financially disadvantaged students:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
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TNAU Merit Scholarship | Top 10% students in each UG/PG program | INR 25,000 per annum |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | SC/ST students enrolled in any program | Tuition fee waiver + INR 12,000 stipend |
Adi Dravidar Welfare Scholarship | SC/ST students with family income < INR 2.5 LPA | INR 50,000 per annum |
Gender | Male | Female |
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General | 0 | 0 |
OBC | 0 | 0 |
SC | 25 | 18 |
ST | 0 | 0 |
Muslim | 0 | 0 |
PWD | 0 | 0 |
TNAU was listed among India's top 50 Universities (under the category UNIVERSITIES) in the NIRF rankings in 2016 (40thrank) and 2017. (17th rank). TNAU has climbed to 105th in the international QS BRICS University Rankings (2018), with a complete score for 'Faculty staff with Ph.D.' and 'Faculty Student Ratio,' out of 300 leading universities in the region. The University is ranked first among the 67 Agricultural Universities and seventeenth among all educational institutions in the country.
The TNAU campus covers 1350 acres and is home to a number of schools and facilities. The following is a list of schools and centers:
School/ Department | Degrees Offered |
School of Agri-Business Management | B.Sc/MBA |
School of Food Technology | B.Sc., M.Sc |
School of Biotechnology | B.Tech |
School of Economics | BA, MA |
School of Entomology | B.Sc., M.Sc, |
School of Environmental science | B.Tech |
School of Extension education | B.Sc., M.Sc, |
School of Horticulture | B.Sc., M.Sc, |
School of Genetics & Plant Breeding | B.Tech |
School of Meteorology | B.Tech |
School of Nano Science & Technology | B.Sc |
School of Plant pathology | B.Sc., M.Sc, |
School of Microbiology | B.Tech |
School of Food & Nutrition & Dietetics | B.Sc |
School of Energy & Environmental Engineering | B.Tech |
School of Statistics | B.Sc M.Sc |
School of Food Technology | B.Tech |
School of Agriculture | B.Sc |
School of Sericulture | B.Sc. |
School of Farm Machinery & Power Engineering | M.Tech |
School of Renewable Energy Engineering | M.Tech |
School of Processing and Food Engineering | M.Tech |
School of Soil & water conservation energy | M.Tech |
School of Food Processing | M.Tech |
School of Food safety & quality | M.Tech |
School Of Food safety & Quality | M.Tech |
School of Food Science Technology | M.Tech |
School of Entomology | M.Sc |
School of Sericulture | |
School of Nanotechnology and Nanoscience | |
School of Statistics | |
School of Tree Improvement and Forest Biology | |
School of Nutrition and Food Science | |
School of : Agricultural Economics Entomology Agricultural Extension and Communication Microbiology Agronomy Plant Physiology Genetics & Plant Breeding Nematology Plant Pathology Seed Science and Technology Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry Biotechnology Environmental Science Agri. Business Management Sericulture Agrometeorology Nano Science & Technology Fruit Science Vegetable Science Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops Floriculture and Landscape Architecture Farm Machinery and Power Engineering Renewable Energy Engineering Processing and Food Engineering Soil and Water Conservation Engineering Food Process Engineering Food Science and Technology Forestry Food Science and Nutrition | M.Phil & PhD |
MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) | A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with Sungro Seeds Private Limited for research and development operations in the field of medicinal and aromatic plants. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with CSIR – CIMAP to deliver quality planting material of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and outreach efforts. TNAU, Coimbatore signed an MoU with Cornell University, USA, for the Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project (TN-IAMP) TNAU, Pune signed an MoU with ICAR Institute for a PG Diploma course on "Production, Quality Control, and Marketing of Medicinal Plants" (For PG Research). |
AoC ( Agreement of Cooperation) | An agreement has been finalized with DAI NIPPON in Japan to do research on Gymnema Sylvestre. M/s.India Vetiver Network at TNAU for Vetiver promotion in the country. M/s.Arya Vaidya Pharmacy will collaborate with TNAU on high-demand rare medicinal species. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam for fruit crop mutation breeding University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago for germplasm interchange |
Other Collaborations | M/s. Coimbatore Golf Club, Chettipalayam, Coimbatore, for Postgraduate Research M/s Vedhaah Larsen & Toubro Solar Power Plant Unit, Dindigul, for PG Research. IAC Krishitech Private Ltd, Coimbatore, for PG Research. |
Dear student, with a rank of 6174 under the MBC quota and a cut-off of 155, it's possible to get a seat at TNAU, but it depends on the specific program and availability.
Dear student, you may check marks vs expected rank here: TNAU UG Marks vs Expected Rank 2025 Category-Wise. This will help you get an idea of your expected rank.
Dear student, with an aggregate score of 157 and the 7.5% reservation for government school students in Tamil Nadu, you have a good chance of getting into a private college, and potentially a government college, through the TNAU counseling process, particularly if you are applying under the 7.5% reservation for government school students.
Dear student, for B.Tech. Energy and Environmental Engineering at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), the cutoff generally falls between 178-188 for the General (OC) category and 158-168 for the SC category.