Central University of Tamil Nadu - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

Central University of Tamil Nadu or CUTN is a premier institute of higher education established through an Act of Parliament in 2009, the  The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with B++ grade. As per NIRF Ranking 2022, the university secured 85th position in the university category. 

As of 2023, Central University of Tamil Nadu has 12 schools, 27 departments offering 62 courses at UG and PG level. Admission to CUTN courses is based on the CUET for master’s and integrated masters courses. Whereas for CUTN admission to PhD courses require candidates to qualify for National Level Fellowship Examinations like JRF (UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR/ICAR), NET (UGC/CSIR), GATE or equivalent. The university currently functions from its permanent campus at Neelakudi, Thiruvarur. CUTN campus is  spread over an area of 250 acres.

As of 2023, 62 programmes are offered by Central University of Tamil Nadu at different levels. The average fees at CUTN ranges from Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000. Apart from academic excellence, the university has a well-equipped library, hostels, multipurpose auditorium, counselling cell, etc., amongst other facilities. There is also a Research and Consultancy Promotion Cell established to promote and strengthen research programmes at CUTN. It encourages the faculty and students to work in collaboration with industries and institutions and enhance their horizon of knowledge.

CUTN Highlights

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.

Central University of Tamil Nadu placement is an opportunity for students to find employment opportunities at their campus itself. Every year, Central University of Tamil Nadu placements are conducted by its placement cell. According to CUTN NIRF data 2022, as many as 192 and 145 PG students were placed at renowned companies in 2020 and 2021, respectively. The latest Central University of Tamil Nadu placement data as per NIRF report 2022 is given below:

CUTN Placement Statistics (2018-21): PG Two Year Courses

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. 

Central University of Tamil Nadu Campus was allotted 516.76 acres of land by the Government of Tamil Nadu in two revenue villages of Neelakudi and Nagakudi. The academic campus was shifted to Neelakudi village (412.03 acres) and residential campus in the Nagakudi village (104.73 acres). Construction works commenced from April 2010 onwards and CUTN campus was permanently shifted in the year 2013.

The university consists of 200 hostels (boys and girls) and a well-equipped library. CUTN Central Library is well equipped with modern facilities and resources. The total collection of CUTN library as of 31st July 2021 includes 44,389 print books, 4,085 e-books, 154 print journals, 589 CD/ DVD, 57 thesis, etc. The best Central University of Tamil Nadu facilities are:

• Hostels 
• Central library
• Guest house
• Healthcare 
• Multipurpose auditorium
• NCC
• NSS
• Counselling cell 

CUTN alumni are spread across a wide range of disciplines and professions, prospering in their respective fields. Some of notable alumni of Central University of Tamil Nadu are mentioned below.

CUTN Notable Alumni