Is CUET mandatory for CUTN admission 2026?

Yes. CUET UG score is mandatory for all 4-year UG (Hons./Research) programme admissions at CUTN. CUET PG score is mandatory for all 2-year PG admissions. M.Sc Biotechnology uses GAT-B instead of CUET PG. No separate entrance test is conducted by CUTN itself.

How many programmes does CUTN offer for 2026-27?

CUTN offers 6 UG (Hons./Research) programmes (4 years), 22 PG programmes (2 years), 3 PG Diploma programmes (1 year), and 29 PhD programmes. The university also runs nearly 20 Community College skill-based courses.

What is the application fee for CUTN admission 2026?

The CUTN application fee is INR 250 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates. SC and ST candidates pay INR 150. PwD and Transgender applicants are fully exempt from the application fee.

Does CUTN offer direct or management quota admission?

No. CUTN is a government central university. There is no management quota. All admissions are based on CUET merit and counselling through the official portal.

What is the CUTN UG programme type and duration?

CUTN offers 4-year UG (Hons./Research) programmes aligned with the National Education Policy. These are not traditional 3-year degrees. Completing all 4 years with research components leads to a higher qualification. Graduates can also exit with a 3-year B.A./B.Sc. degree if they choose not to continue to the fourth year.

How do I apply for the B.Sc B.Ed Mathematics programme at CUTN?

The 4-year integrated B.Sc B.Ed Mathematics programme at CUTN uses the NCET (National Common Entrance Test) conducted by NTA. Register for NCET at nta.ac.in. After qualifying, apply on the CUTN admission portal at cutn.ac.in/admissions.

Where is CUTN located and does it have a campus?

CUTN is located in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu. The university has a permanent campus. Candidates from across India can apply as CUTN follows the national CUET route with no domicile restriction for admission.

What happens if I miss the CUTN PG application deadline?

If you miss the regular merit list round deadline, CUTN conducts spot counselling sessions for vacant PG seats. Monitor cutn.ac.in/admissions for spot counselling announcements. However, seat availability in spot rounds is not guaranteed.

CU Tamil Nadu Ranking 2026

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Collegedunia Ranking

CU Tamil Nadu Agriculture ranking by Collegedunia.com is 146 out of 200 colleges in India in 2026.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking
Agriculture	#146 out of 200 in India 2026 #17th in Tamil Nadu
Vocational Courses	#51 out of 100 in India 2026 #8th in Tamil Nadu

NIRF Ranking

CU Tamil Nadu Overall ranking by NIRF is 101-150 out of 200 colleges in India in 2025 and it was 101-150 out of 200 colleges in India in 2024.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Overall	#101-150 out of 200 in India 2025 #19th in Tamil Nadu	#101-150 out of 200 in India 2024 #19th in Tamil Nadu	#101 out of 200 in India 2023 #19th in Tamil Nadu

Outlook Ranking

CU Tamil Nadu Overall ranking by Outlook is 16 out of 20 colleges in India in 2024.

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking
Overall	#16 out of 20 in India 2024

IIRF Ranking

CU Tamil Nadu Overall ranking by IIRF is 15 out of 50 colleges in India in 2026 and it was 16 out of 50 colleges in India in 2025.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking
Overall	#15 out of 50 in India 2026	#16 out of 50 in India 2025	#17 out of 50 in India 2024

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