The Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) is a pr public central university. CUSB is fully committed to offering quality, cutting-edge education and enhancing research areas in various disciplines. Moreover, it offers a diverse array of programs at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (PhD) levels) in various streams.
Central University of Tamil Nadu: Key Details
Find ten essential details about the Central University of Tamil Nadu to get a better overview
| Category | Detail |
| Type | Central University (Public) |
| Established | 2009 (Under the Central Universities Act, 2009) |
| Location | Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Visitor | The President of India |
| Chancellor | G. Padmanaban |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr Muthukalingan Krishnan |
| Motto | Relentless pursuit of excellence |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
| NIRF Ranking (University) | 83 (2025) / 99 (2024) |
| Total Campus Area | 516.76 Acres |
| Official Website | https://cutn.ac.in/ |
Steps for Admission at Central University of Tamil Nadu
Follow the steps below regarding the admission-
- The admission is only get secured after securing merit list and acheving required score in the CUET UG, CUET PG, UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF-NET.
- Further process can only be followed after the selection and getting name in the merit list.
- The application for registration can be completed from the university’s official website at the CUTN admission portal at https://cutn.ac.in/
- After the registration, the candidate need to pay for the seat allotment.
Eligibility Criteria
Find the eligibility criteria for admission and for choosing the relevant program tabulated below-
| Program Level | Basic Eligibility Criteria |
| UG / Integrated | Completion of 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent from a recognised board. |
| PG Programs (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, MBA.) | A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university. |
| Ph.D. | Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). |
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Some of the scholarships are mentioned below-
- National Scholarship Portal Schemes
- Hakeem Abdul Hameed Scholarship Financial Aid for the SC, ST, OBC, EBC, MBC, and minority communities for higher studies.
- Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS)
Important Links
Find all the important links for direct access to the information.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Admissions 2025-26 | Click Here |
| CUET UG 2025 | Click Here |
| Careers | Click Here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme(s) Information
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | Textile and Apparel Design | General Test | A Pass in Plus two examination or equivalent ofany recognized board in India (any stream) having 50% of marks for Generaland 45% marks for OBC(NCL)/EWS /SC/ST/ PWD candidates |
| 2 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Textiles | General Test | A Pass in Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with science stream/vocational stream with textile subjects having 50% of marks for General and 45% marks for OBC (NCL)/EWS/SC/ST/PWD candidates. |
| 3 | B.Sc. | B.Sc. in Technical Textiles | General Test | A Pass in Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with science stream/vocational stream with textile subjects having 50% of marks for General and 45% marks for OBC (NCL)/EWS/SC/ST/PWD candidates. |
| 4 | BB.A. | BBA in Textile Business Analytics | General Test | A Pass in Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India (any stream) having 50% of marks for General and 45% marks for OBC(NCL)/EWS/SC/ST/PWD candidates. |
| 5 | Integrated M.A | Integrated M.A in Economics | General Test | A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with Economics /Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subject at the Hr. Secondary level with 60% marks in aggregate for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (NCL)/EWS and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates. |
| 6 | Integrated M.P.A | Integrated M.P.A in Music | General Test | A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with an aggregate of 50% marks for General Category, 45% marks for OBC (NCL)/EWS/SC/ST/PWD candidates. |
| 7 | Integrated M.Sc. | Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (OR) Physics, Chemistry, Biology | A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60% marks (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology/ Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology) for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (NCL)/EWS and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates. |
| 8 | Integrated M.Sc. | Integrated M.Sc. in Biotechnology | Physics, Chemistry, Biology | A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60% marks (Biology, Physics & Chemistry) for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates. |
| 9 | Integrated M.Sc. | Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60% marks (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) for general category, 55% marks for OBC (NCL)/EWS and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates. |
| 10 | Integrated M.Sc. | Integrated M.Sc. in Physics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60% marks (Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry) for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (NCL)/EWS and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates. |
FAQs
Ans. The entrance exam for both UG and PG admissions is the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) (UG/PG).
Ans. Through the CUET-UG examination.
Ans. Yes, with 9 hostels separately for UG, PG and other courses.
Ans. It is built under the GRIHA green norms.
Ans. To expand education access for the marginalised communities.
Disclaimer
The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in
We are not the official CUET or AMU website. Our goal is to simplify and compile information for easy access.
