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TNAU MSc Courses & Fees 2025: Admission Dates, Application & Selection

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Last updated on 8 Oct '26

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TNAU M.Sc. Highlights 2026
TNAU M.Sc. Popular courses
TNAU M.Sc. Fees 2026
TNAU MSc Admission Dates 2025
TNAU MSc Admission Process 2025: How to Apply?
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TNAU M.Sc. Highlights 2026

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University M.Sc. is offered in 8 different specialisations. The duration of the course is 2 years. Given below are major highlights of the M.Sc. course:

Specializations: Out of the total 8 specialisations offered under TNAU M.Sc., some of the popular ones include Agriculture, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Horticulture, among others.
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation with at least 60% aggregate.
Admission: TNAU M.Sc. admission is based on the scores obtained by candidates in the Graduate Aptitude Test â€“ Biotechnology, ICAR AIEEA and TNAU entrance examinations.
Fees: The TNAU M.Sc. total fees ranges between INR 1.22L and 1.22L.
Placement: As per the latest available data, TNAU M.Sc. median package is 6.2 Lakhs.

Note: The fees may vary from year to year, depending upon the discretion of the university.

Check more information regarding the TNAU M.Sc. below:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 19.8K

Median Package₹ 5.5L - 6.2L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

ICAR AIEEA

GAT B

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Graduation score60%

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How many seats are there in TNAU?

TNAU offers selective seats. These are given based on merit and entrance exam scores. Interested students can look at the following table to know about the course-wise TNAU seats:

Courses	Seat Intake
BSc	3782
BTech	987
MSc	650
MTech	36

Note: This information is taken from official sources and is subject to change.

TNAU M.Sc.
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M.Sc. in Plant Physiology

2 years

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– / –

Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Median Salary

₹6.2 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc in Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System

2 years

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– / –

Exams Accepted

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Median Salary

₹6.2 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc. in Floriculture and Landscaping

2 years

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Median Salary

₹6.2 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc. in Forestry (Forest Biology and Tree Improvement)

2 yearsOffered by Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Median Salary

₹5.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc. (Community science) in Food Science and Nutrition

2 yearsOffered by Community Science College and Research Institute, Madurai - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Median Salary

₹5.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc in Bioinformatics

2 years

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– / –

Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Median Salary

₹6.2 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

2 years

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– / –

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Median Salary

₹6.2 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc. in Soil Science

2 yearsOffered by Agricultural College & Research Institute, Madurai - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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– / –

Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Median Salary

₹5.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension Education

2 yearsOffered by V.O. Chidambaranar Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Median Salary

₹5.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc. in Agriculture

2 yearsOffered by School of Postgraduate Studies, Coimbatore

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464

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M.Sc. in Food Technology

2 yearsOffered by Home Science College

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M.Sc. in Microbiology

2 yearsOffered by Agricultural College & Research Institute, Madurai - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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ICAR AIEEA

Median Salary

₹5.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc. in Entomology

2 yearsOffered by Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Median Salary

₹5.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc in Agricultural Statistics

2 years

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Median Salary

₹6.2 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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M.Sc. in Floriculture

2 yearsOffered by Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam East - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Exams Accepted

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Median Salary

₹5.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.8 K

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TNAU M.Sc.
TNAU M.Sc. Fees 2026

The tuition fees of M.Sc. course at TNAU is INR 19.8 K. This fee is for the complete duration of course. Students seeking admission to TNAU M.Sc. can go through the fee breakup in the table below:

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 19.8 K
Hostel	₹ 16.06 K - 16.08 K
One-time Payment	₹ 19.11 K - 19.15 K
Refundable Deposit	₹ 67.08 K
Other Fees	₹ 67.08 K
Total fee	₹ 1.89 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 4.0/5 (1 Reviews).View placement details

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TNAU MSc Admission Dates 2025

Students can find the admission dates from below:

Dates	Upcoming Events
19 Oct '26 - 21 Oct '26	Mop-Up Round Choice Filling

Dates	Past Events
5 Oct '26	Round 1 - Online document verification
29 Sep '26 - 2 Oct '26	Registration

TNAU MSc Admission Process 2025: How to Apply?

Students who want to apply for one course are required to pay in the range of INR 1,550 to INR 4,600, for two courses the amount would be in the range of INR 3,050 to INR 3,100 and for three courses the amount would be the range of 4,550 to INR 4,600. This is to note that, the application fee mentioned here includes the fee applicable for general or reserved category students. The application for the MBA programme at TNAU 2025 is online. However, as of now, the application is closed for the course. To apply for the MSc programme for the next academic year, students can check the application steps below:

Step one: Visit the official website.

Step two: Go to the master's application form.

Step three: Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.

Step four: Login to fill out the application form and upload the documents.

Step five: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

Original documents required at the time of admissions

Bachelor's degree marksheet
Transfer/Migration certificate
Conduct certificates
Transcript cards
An attensted copy of original community certificate should be submitted for record
Online fee payment receipt

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Can I submit my documents offline for MSc at TNAU?

No, candidates who are interested to pursue MSc admission at TNAU need to submit the documents online. Students need to submit the same at the time of online application. Although submitting the applications online, if required softcopy documents are not uploaded, then the application will be directly rejected without the candidate’s knowledge.

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TNAU MSc Seats 2025

Students can find the seats from below:

650

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University	20
Horticultural College And Research Institute, Theni	106
School of Postgraduate Studies, Coimbatore	464
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Vallanad	60

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How many seats are reserved for MSc at TNAU?

Students can find the seats reserved for MSc course at TNAU:

Institutes	Seats
Forest College and Research Institute	20
Horticultural College And Research Institute, Theni	106
School of Postgraduate Studies, Coimbatore	464
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Vallanad	60

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Comparison with similar colleges

Compare M.Sc. at TNAU with other similar colleges

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
TNAU	₹ 6.2 LPA	₹ 19.8 K	-/-
Annamalai University Compare	₹ 2.16 LPA - 13.55 LPA	₹ 16.4 K - 1.41 L	-/-
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Placements4.0

Infrastructure5.0

Faculty & Course5.0

Campus Life5.0

Value for Money4.5

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(DISCONTINUED JULY 2023)M.Sc. in Horticulture - Batch of 2022

Offered by Horticultural College And Research Institute, Theni

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Our campus life is very good.

Placements: There were 90 students in our batch. Top recruiting companies were Farmitopia, Agrotech, and Rasi Seeds. Many students got placed in government jobs. The top roles offered were horticultural officer and agricultural field officer.

Infrastructure: Our campus was Wi-Fi enabled. Hostel rooms were better. Several books were available in the library. Separate laboratories were available for all branches. The food quality was better. There was a dispensary on our campus. Playground was huge. There was an indoor stadium on our campus.

Faculty: Teachers were well-qualified, kind, and talented. They always clarify our doubts. The course curriculum was relevant, and you could join a new business as well. Semester exams were hard. The pass percentage was 60%.

Other: I chose this course because of my interest in it. Many opportunities were available at this college.

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M.Sc. in Plant Protection Entomology - Batch of 2021

4.4

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

It is the best university in India for studying agricultural entomology.

Placements: General campus interviews are conducted with reasonable salary package. Mostly, based on our knowledge, we may select in multinational companies, Indian pesticide companies, private banks, fertiliser companies, coaching academies, etc. We can also write government exams.

Infrastructure: Everything is good at TNAU. Agricultural entomology department was old in TNAU. Most of the top rankers are in the Indian council of agricultural research, all India entrance examination for agriculture, postgraduate and JRF exam.

Faculty: All faculty members in the agricultural entomology department are very good, experienced and much knowledgeable in the subjects. Usually, all are very student-friendly, and all have published many research articles.

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M.Sc. in Agronomy - Batch of 2021

Offered by Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

3.8

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

I am satisfied with this college because of its faculty members.

Placements: Approximately 50% of students got placed in our course. The average salary offered is Rs. 15,000 per month. Many fertilizer and seed companies visit our college to recruit students. Around 15 students got placed at SK Fertilizer LTD.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our campus is good. Our college provides us with all facilities. Our college has a digitalised library. Wi-Fi facility is available in our college. Our college provides separate labs for all subjects. Classrooms are equipped with projectors and speakers. Classrooms are well-maintained. The hostel provides few facilities. The food served in the hostel is average. Our college gives importance to sports.

Faculty: Our teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is good. Semester exams are a bit difficult. The course curriculum is relevant. It makes students industry-ready.

Other: Our campus is situated in a village. The campus surroundings are not well-developed.

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Will I get a seat for B.Sc agriculture in TNAU Coimbatore with 188 cutoff under BC in 2025?

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While assessing cutoff marks, reservation category quotas, and counseling seat allotment trends for admission into Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, provides a helpful baseline for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative to

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I have 180 cutoff. What is the fees for B.Sc agriculture at TNAU?

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Is the ₹36,000 fee for the Food Technology self-supporting course at TNAU for the entire 4-year program or per semester?

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The baseline tuition or self-supporting fee component quoted around ₹36,000 to ₹40,000 for Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) technology programs is an annual or cumulative baseline figure, whereas total semester fees run higher.

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Why BTech is the popular programme at Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur?

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The BTech Agricultural Engineering course is an amalgamation of Biological & Physical Sciences as base for Engineering applications in Agriculture & Food Systems, Natural Resource Conservation, Eco-Friendly Environment & related Biological Systems.

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