Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

TNAU admissions for students belonging to states other than Tamil Nadu are facilitated via ICAR. Thus, students seeking admission to university’s BSc Hons courses can apply via the ICAR UG exam. Tabulated below is the exam date for the year 2024:

Note: The above-mentioned date is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

TNAU has a dedicated placement cell that is responsible for maintaining good relations with prominent organisations. Some of the eminent companies that visited the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University campus in recent years are listed below:

Note: The above mentioned information is not course-specific.

BSc in Agriculture helps students develop an understanding of agricultural Science and related topics such as crop management, horticulture, soil science, sericulture and more.  In addition to this, students must also pursue various skill-based courses to become industry-ready.

One of the best ways to do so without hampering the college classes is to pursue online courses. Moreover, students can also look out for various internships and live projects to get some hands-on experience. Students can pursue projects where they engage with a particular village and work towards its development.

As per the TNAU Overall NIRF Report 2024, a total of 312 UG (4-year) students were placed during recent 2023 placements. Moreover, The median package offered to UG (4-year) students stood at INR 3.70 LPA. In addition to this, some of the reputed recruiters who participated in the recent placements included Shrishti BioScience, Mahindra and Mahindra, IDFC Bank, and many others.

Document verification is an important part of the admission process. In this process, the students who are offered final admissions must report to the institute along with the following documents:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)

TNAU offers various specialisations spread across different fields of agriculture and allied sciences. At the time of application, students must indicate their choice of specialisation. Mentioned below are the specialisations offered by the university:

• Agri-Business Management
• Forestry
• Horticulture
• Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
• Sericulture

Admission to TNAU PG programs are based on scores of the Entrance exam conducted by the University. However, having not opted for Mathematics in your Class 12th, you are not eligible for pursuing B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, because it is mandatory to have Mathematics, Physics and chemistry in Class 12 as a main subjects of education.

But there is another option that after you have completed your Class 12th with PCB, you can go for B.Sc. in Agriculture degree course if you are interested .

Candidates from states other than Tamil Nadu, seeking admission to BSc Agriculture or other UG courses offered at Tamil Nadu Agriculture University are required to appear for the entrance exam conducted by ICAR. Aspiring candidates have to begin their admission process by applying on the official website of ICAR.

For candidates, belonging to the Tamil Nadu state, there is no entrance exam. They just need to meet the eligibility criteria and apply on the official website of TNAU.

The University has not released the placement report or brochure. However, the NIRF report 2024 incorporates the placement statistics for 2023. As per the report, the University placed 312 UG (4-year) and 81 PG (2-year) students during the 2023 drive. The table below depicts the important details related to TNAU placements 2023: