NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, Central University of Tamil Nadu ranks 83 under the University category
Central University of Tamil Nadu, also known as CUTN, is a Central University established in 2009. Located in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, the CUTN campus spans over 516.76 acres. The university is affiliated with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. CUTN is ranked 83 in the University category by NIRF in 2025.
CUTN offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctorate programs in the streams of Science, Arts, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Law, Library Sciences, and Education. Integrated M.Sc., B.Sc. B.Ed., MBA, and M.A. are some of the popular courses. Admissions at CUTN are based on national-level entrance examinations. The university accepts CUET UG for undergraduate and integrated programs, CUET PG for postgraduate programs, TANCET for MBA and MCA, GAT-B for M.Sc. Biotechnology, and JRF/NET/GATE for Ph.D. programs.
For placements, CUTN placement rate is approximately 60% for the 2023 batch. During the placement drive of 2023, the highest salary package offered was INR 9 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 3.46 LPA for PG students.
Particulars | Central University of Tamil Nadu Highlights 2025 |
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College Name | Central University of Tamil Nadu |
Establishment year | 2009 |
Campus size | 516.76 acres |
Accredited by | NAAC A+ |
Recognised by | UGC |
Rankings (2024) | NIRF University: 83 |
Popular courses | Integrated M.Sc., B.Sc. B.Ed., MBA, M.A. |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination |
Official website | www.cutn.ac.in |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹27,020 | Bachelor'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 Diploma | Undergraduate 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 Work | Bachelor'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 - 25,930 | 10+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 - BPA | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, Background in arts or humanities preferred | |
Master of Performing Arts - MPA | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Good score in entrance examination, Relevant work experience in public administration sector |
The table below lists Central University of Tamil Nadu fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria, based on available data:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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Integrated M.Sc (Chemistry) | INR 85,000 | 10+2 with 60% (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS) in PCM/PCB, valid CUET UG score |
Integrated M.Sc (Mathematics) | INR 85,000 | 10+2 with 60% (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS) in PCM, valid CUET UG score |
B.Sc + B.Ed (Mathematics) | INR 85,000 | 10+2 with 60% (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS) in PCM, valid NCET score |
B.A. (Economics) + M.A. | INR 54,200 | 10+2 with 60% (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS) in any stream with Economics/Mathematics, valid CUET UG score |
BPA (Music) | INR 23,070 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS), valid CUET UG score |
M.Sc (Biotechnology) | INR 42,988–52,096 | Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject with 60% (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS), valid CUET PG or GAT-B score |
M.A. (English) | INR 29,830 | Bachelor’s degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS), valid CUET PG score |
MBA (General) | INR 59,440 | Bachelor’s degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS), valid CUET PG or TANCET score, followed by counseling |
LLM | INR 29,830 | LLB with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS), valid CUET PG score |
Ph.D (Applied Psychology) | INR 1,02,000–2,21,000 | Master’s degree in relevant subject with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS), valid UGC/CSIR NET, JRF, GATE, or CUTN RET score, followed by interview |
PG Diploma in Chemical Lab Technician (PGDCLT) | INR 23,070 | Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS), valid CUET PG score |
Central University of Tamil Nadu admissions are based on national-level entrance examinations. Students seeking admission at CUTN must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the university and appear for the relevant entrance examination. Interested students should follow the below-mentioned criteria for CUTN admissions:
Latest updates about Central University of Tamil Nadu admissions are as follows:
Event | Date |
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UG/Integrated Programs Application Last Date | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET UG Application Last Date | March 24, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET UG Exam Date | May 8–June 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
PG Programs Application Last Date | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET PG Application Last Date | March 24, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET PG Exam Date | March 13–31, 2025 (Tentative) |
TANCET Application Last Date | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
TANCET Exam Date | February 2025 (Tentative) |
NCET Application Last Date | March 31, 2025 (Tentative) |
NCET Exam Date | June 12–22, 2025 (Tentative) |
Ph.D. Application Last Date | July 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
Central University of Tamil Nadu 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 2023, a total of 133 students (6 UG, 106 PG, 21 Integrated PG) were placed in top-notch companies. CUTN placement statistics for 2023 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
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Placement Rate | 60% |
Highest Package | INR 9 LPA |
Average Package | INR 3.46 LPA (PG 2-year) |
Median Package | INR 2.90 LPA (PG 2-year) |
No. of Offers | 133 |
No. of Students Placed | 133 |
No. of Companies Visited | 20+ |
Top recruiters for graduates from Central University of Tamil Nadu are given below:
Timac Agro | Anthem Biosciences | ESAF Small Finance Bank |
Capgemini | Federal Bank | Byju’s |
Infosys | Wipro | HDFC |
CUTN CUET UG cutoff 2025 will be released on the official website www.cutn.ac.in or via the CUET UG counseling portal cuet.samarth.ac.in. The expected cutoff marks for general category students, based on 2024 trends, are given below:
Courses | CUET UG Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
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Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry | 350–440 |
Integrated M.Sc. in Physics | 200–300 |
Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics | 300–400 |
Integrated M.A. in Economics | 250–350 |
CUTN CUET UG cutoff 2024 for integrated UG programs for general category students is given below:
Courses | CUET UG Cutoff 2024 |
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Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry | 399.22 |
Integrated M.Sc. in Physics | 240–260 |
Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics | 330–350 |
Integrated M.A. in Economics | 300–320 |
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has released the NIRF Ranking 2025. As per the rankings, Central University of Tamil Nadu has achieved an NIRF rank of 83 in the University category with a score of 49.13.
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
Library – Over 30,000 books, e-resources, and journals
Sports Complex – Facilities for football, cricket, volleyball, basketball, and gym
Hostels – 200 rooms for boys and girls, Wi-Fi, non-AC
Medical Facilities – On-campus health center with 24/7 services
Innovation Hubs – Research labs, startup incubation center
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).
Central University of Tamil Nadu scholarships are available to meritorious and financially weak students. Scholarships offered at CUTN are as follows:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
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Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 LPA | 100% tuition fee waiver + stipend |
Hakeem Abdul Hameed Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC/EBC/MBC/Minority students, merit-cum-means | Up to INR 50,000 |
Central Sector Scholarship | General category students with 80%+ in 10+2, family income below INR 8 LPA | Up to INR 20,000 per year |
Dear student, the counselling process has begun for the Central University of Tamil Nadu, and the merit list has also been released. You can the merit list and provisional selection list here: https://cutn.ac.in/admissions-pg-programmes-2-years/.