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TNAU Admissions Process 2025

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Q:   How can I get admission in TNAU?
A: 

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Application Process is conducted online for all the courses. Online application is a compulsion for TNAU Counselling, entrance exam and admission. Candidates are required to follow the step-by-step process as follows for the PG and PhD courses:

Step one: Visit the visit the official website.

Step two: Click on the Apply Now button against the PG or PhD course.

Step three: Register by filling in the required details. Provide the correct mobile number and email ID.

Step four: Once the ID and password are generated fill out the online application form.

Step five: Pay the application fee.

Step six: Upload scanned documents.

Step seven: Recheck and submit the form.

Note: Mentioned above is the application process for PG and PhD courses. 

Q:   Is TNAU online application open for MBA?
A: 

The MBA applications at TNAU is closed. However, student can check the table below to know the application submission dates of MBA at TNAU:

Particulars

Important Dates

Last date for application receipt 

15 May 2023

Notification for entrance test

19 May 2023

Conduct of Main entrance examination

4 June 2023

Notification of selection list

30 June 2023

Note: The above-mentioned date is for an overall idea for the online admission form fill-up date. Hence, the dates may vary further.

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B.Sc. Admissions 2026

27 courses 3 - 4 years
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  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: ICAR AIEEA, CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th
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UG 4 years2024-25
Total students8369
% Female students
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68%
% Outside State Students
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7%
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PG 2 years2024-25
Total students870
% Female students
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56%
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28%
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TNAU Application Process 2025

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Q:   How to apply for TNAU UG admission?
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The application process for TNAU UG admission differs slightly depending on whether the student is a Tamil native or from other states. Those from Tamil Nadu can visit the official website of the university once the board results are out and apply for the programme of choice. The link for counselling will be activated as soon once the board results are announced. For those belonging to states other than Tamil Nadu, the application process is done through the website of ICAR. Interested students can visit the official website of the university to know further.

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Q:   Can I apply for MSc after class 12 at TNAU?
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Students who are looking for MSc admissions at TNAU, can check the points mentioned below in order to know the complete MSc eligibility:

  • Only those students who have studied in State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)/ Colleges affiliated to SAUs/ Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs)/ ICAR Deemed Universities/ Central Universities with Agriculture Faculty registered by ICAR/ any other institutions accredited by NAEAB (ICAR) unaccompanied are suitable for admission to TNAU for Masters programmes.
  • Apart from this, a candidate who has experienced a course credit system with a least OGPA of 3 out of 4 or 6.6 out of 10 in a bachelor’s degree programme can apply for a master’s programme. However, for SC/ST candidates, minimum OGPA of 6.5 out of 10 in a bachelor’s degree is sufficient.

 

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TNAU Scholarships

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Q:   What all scholarships does Tamil Nadu Agricultural University provide for UG courses?
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University offers several scholarship schemes to its undergraduate students. Some of the offered scholarships include, Community Scholarships (BC, MB & DNC, SC & ST students), SC & ST Higher Education Scholarship, National Scholarship for minority, Chief Minister public relief fund, National Talent Scholarship-ICAR and more. Students fulfilg the eligibility criteria can avail of the scholarships. For any queries, students can seek out the scholarship cell or admission help desk of the university.

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Q:   Does TNAU offer scholarships to students?
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Yes, TNAU offer scholarships to students. Mentioned below are Tamil Nadu Agricultural University scholarships:

TNAU Scholarships
Community Scholarships (BC, MBC and DNC, SC & ST)SC & ST Higher Education ScholarshipNational Scholarship (Minority scholarships)
Moovalur Ramamiratham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance scheme
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Q:   Which is the best course among the courses offered by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University?
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Horticulture, Forestry, Food Science, and Environmental Engineering are some of the best courses offered at Tamilnadu Agricultural University (TNAU). The university also provides a variety of different specializations in its B.Tech and B.Sc programs.

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is an agricultural university in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India that was founded in 1971. UGC recognizes the university, which operates under the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Education. 

TNAU has 36 Research Centers for Agrotechnology Development and 14 Farm Science Centers for Outreach.The University offers 13 undergraduate degree programs, 29 postgraduate degree programs, and 26 doctoral programs across 14 colleges spread over 11 campuses in Tamil Nadu.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture - Batch of 2025
Offered by Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Agriculture College
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The best journey in my life is my college life.
Placements: 45% of students were placed in the Agriculture department of my college campus drive. The highest salary package is 35k, and the lowest package is 20k. The top recruiting companies are Sathyam Bio Teach and Grow More Pvt Ltd. 50% of students got internships in topmost companies.
Infrastructure: In Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Agriculture College, the infrastructure is best for the agriculture college and the department of my batch. Wi-Fi is provided by management 24*7, and Wi-Fi ID and password are provided to each member separately. The canteen is big and near my college. Mess food is good and hygienic.
Faculty: In DSAC campus, facilities are friendly and knowledgeable in the agriculture department and agriculture engineering department. In this course, the curriculum is 8 semesters, and each semester contains 8-10 courses. The semester examination has a moderate mode of questions and practicals.
Other: Event planning is mostly done by students of the final year, headed and worked by juniors. Scholarships are provided by the government. BC, MBC, and SC/ST scholarships are provided.
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Agriculture life in DSAC campus.
Placements: Sixty (60%) percentage of the students placed in this course college in Perambalur. The highest package of placements is 30k and the lowest package is 18k. Grow More and Kem Agro Pvt Ltd are the companies that placed students in my college campus drive, mostly in marketing-related jobs only.
Infrastructure: In DSAC, infrastructure is best for my course and department. Wi-Fi facilities are available in college and hostel rooms 24*7, and the Wi-Fi user ID and password are individually provided by management, the quality of food is good, and the dining room is widely big, with all departments dining in the same hall.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified and knowledgeable in each separate course. Teaching quality is good, and practical classes are more interesting in the agriculture field, where we learn agriculture from farmers in my college field. Semester examinations in my college campus are very strict.
Other: Interested in farming? Please join this course.
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Offered by Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Agriculture College
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College life is the best for my future in Agriculture.
Placements: Around 114 students get placed in our college. The highest salary package is offered in Entomology, Pathology, and Soil Science. Biofertilizer companies offer placements in our college, but internships are provided in our course. Agri entrepreneurs hire students. Most students start as entrepreneurs.
Infrastructure: Our college has good infrastructure with all the necessary facilities like a library, labs, and classrooms. Wi-Fi connection is provided this year. Every subject has unique labs. There is an average canteen but a medium mess. Hostel facilities are provided outside the campus. The DSAC team is good at sports and games. Many intercultural sports meets are conducted in our college.
Faculty: Teachers in our college are the best and most qualified. Teaching quality is better. The course curriculum is more relevant. Semester exams are a little difficult. The pass percentage is 60%. It is easy for average students to score high marks. Different types of exam methods are followed.
Other: Campus is mostly crowded because of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University.
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College life is the best in my life.
Placements: Placements are good. The highest salary offered is Rs 50,000 per month, and the lowest salary offered is Rs 15,000 per month. Top recruiting companies are Rasi Sees and Fertilizer Company. Top roles offered are extension work, agriculture officer, and other work like farming techniques.
Infrastructure: Facilities are good. The infrastructure is excellent in our college. Free Wi-Fi is available in our hostels. Laboratory is well-equipped. Library has agriculture books, magazines, and newspapers. The food quality is very good. Sports are conducted, and extracurricular sports activities are also organised.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified in both practical and theoretical classes. The teaching quality is excellent. The course curriculum is relevant to make students ready for the industry. Semester exams are averagely difficult. The pass marks are 60 out of 100.
Other: I am from an agricultural family so I wanted to know more about farming and the marketing of agriculture. Events like sports events, exhibitions, and 1st graduate scholarships are organised. Extracurricular activities like NCC and NSS are also conducted. This college is very good. I would recommend students to join this college.
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About college days of my life.
Placements: 80% of students get placed. The initial salary that will be provided by the companies will be Rs 25,000/-. Fertilizer companies will be recruiting. 50% of students get internships but it is based on their own interest. Students after completion of the course are eligible to set up fertilizer shops, mushroom production units, and are eligible to crack various competitive exams.
Infrastructure: There are laboratories for every single course and a vast land area for the field classes with a plantation. The hostel is located near the college which is within walking distance. The food is good, and other facilities will be very neat. Hostel rooms will be provided with 24 hour Wi-Fi, and there will be no need to step out. Everything will be provided within the hostel campus.
Faculty: Teachers are highly professional and completely friendly. It makes the students industry-ready. If the topics are learnt conceptually, it is very easy to clear the exams. The pass percentage is 60% which means you have to score 60 out of 100 together in the final and mid-semester exam.
Other: Agriculture is a basic need so I chose this course. There will be a lot of cultural events and club inaugurations every year.
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Offered by Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Agriculture College
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College life is the best moment of our lives.
Placements: Around 65% of students are placed, with packages ranging from 2.5 LPA to 5.8 LPA. Average package is 3.2 LPA. Leading recruiters included Coromandel, Rasi Sees, Godrej Agrovet, and ITC. Nearly 55% of students secured internships in agri-based firms, with roles like agronomist, field officer, and sales executive.
Infrastructure: Campus provides Wi-Fi, modern labs, spacious classrooms, and a well-stocked library for academics. Hostel rooms have 5 members in each room. Laundry service is available. Our college is clean and comfortable. Food quality in the mess and canteen is decent, and basic medical support is available. Sports grounds and indoor games like volleyball, basketball, kabaddi, and shettle add to students' lives.
Faculty: Teachers are good and helpful. All faculty members present are friendly. The course is relevant. It has a decent amount of placement and scope in the current trend. College semester examinations are a little bit tough but can be cleared.
Other: I chose this course because it involves more practical and theory. It is a professional course.
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TNAU Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   What are the popular courses of TNAU?
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The university offers various courses at the UG, PG and level. Students can find the few of a popular courses from the points mentioned below:

  • BSc
  • BTech
  • MSc
  • MBA
Q:   Can I apply for more than one subjects at TNAU?
A: 

The student shall apply for only three subjects in the TNAU PG programme. Separate fee is to be forwarded for each subject. Candidates looking for admission to PhD can apply for only one subject.

Q:   Is it easy to join TNAU?
A: 

In order to get admission in PG course at TNAU the university conducts it's own entrance test called GAT-B. Students applying for DBT supported GAT-B MSc (Agriculture) Molecular Biology & Biotechnology programme need not appear for TNAU Common PG entrance examination led by the School of Post Graduate Studies, TNAU, Coimbatore.

Q:   Who can apply for PhD at TNAU?
A: 

In order to take admission in PhD course at TNAU the student requisite to clear ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF examination. However, the aspirants age should be at least than 20 years. No relaxation is allowable regarding the minimum age limit.

Q:   What is the admission process for B.Tech at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University?
A: 
  • There is NO ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
  • Applicants who have studied in Regular, Full time and Formal Education are eligible to apply
  • If you are a native of Tamil Nadu, then you have to apply for the counselling on the official website of TNAU, for which the link will be activated after the board exam results. If you are from other states, then you have to write an entrance examination conducted by ICAR, and for that entrance you have to apply through ICAR website.
  • The admission will be on the basis of the performance in the qualifying examination (10+2).
Q:   How many seats are reserved for MSc at TNAU?
A: 

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

InstitutesSeats
Forest College and Research Institute20
Horticultural College And Research Institute, Theni106
School of Postgraduate Studies, Coimbatore464
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Vallanad60
Q:   What is the application fee for PhD at TNAU?
A: 

Students can check the PhD application fee from the table presented below:

CategoryApplication Fee
GeneralINR 1,875
OBC/NCL/UPS/EWSINR 1,850
SC/ST/PwBD/Third GenderINR 950
Q:   Who is eligible for PhD at TNAU?
A: 

In order to take admission in PhD course at TNAU the student need to clear ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF exam. However, the candidates age should be atleast than 20 years. No relaxation is permitted concerning the minimum age limit.

Q:   What is the fee for MSc in TNAU?
A: 

Students who want to apply for one course required to pay in the range of INR 1,550 to INR 4,600, for two course the amount would be in the range of INR 3,050 to INR 3,100 and for three course theamount would be in the range of 4,550 to INR 4,600. For more clarity students can check the snip mentioned below:

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Q:   What is the last date to apply for PhD at TNAU?
A: 

TNAU PhD admissions 2023 is closed. However, students can find some of the important dates below regarding PhD admission for the next academic year:

Particulars

Dates

Online submission of application form

22 May to 16 June 2023

Last date of fee payment

16 June 2023

Q:   Is PhD admission open at TNAU?
A: 

No, the PhD admission at TNAU is closed for the year 2023. The online submission of the application form was from 22 May 2023 to 16 June 2023 up to 11.30 PM. Apart from this, any corrections to be made for the application fee at the official website were from 18 June 2023 to 20 June 2023. Since the PhD admission is closed the dates mentioned here might help students to prepare for the next academic year.

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for B.Tech at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University?
A: 

The 2023 cutoff for undergraduate courses at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is based on merit. The cutoff for general category students is expected to be between 190 and 180 marks, while BC students can expect a cutoff of 185 to 170 marks. MBC/DNC is expected to have a cutoff of 200 to 190 marks, and SC is expected to have a cutoff of 170 marks. 

Q:   Can I give online entrance exam for MSc at TNAU?
A: 

No, the entrance exam for MSc course at TNAU is offline. Candidates are required to be present on the stated date and time for the entrance exam/ written test on their own costs at TNAU, Coimbatore. Any request for change in the date and time will not be entertained. The examination date and time will be published in the University official website and intimated to the applicant over email.

Q:   Can I submit my documents offline for MSc at TNAU?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is TNAU online application open for MSc?
A: 

The MSc applications at TNAU is closed. However, student can check the table below to know the application submission dates of MSc at TNAU:

Particulars

Important Dates

Last date for application receipt 

15 May 2023

Notification for entrance test

19 May 2023

Conduct of Main entrance examination

4 June 2023

Notification of selection list

30 June 2023

Note: The above-mentioned date is for an overall idea for the online admission form fill-up date. Hence, the dates may vary further.

Q:   What is the ICAR exam date for admissions to B.Sc at TNAU?
A: 

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:

Exam

Date

ICAR UG

May 15, 2024 to May 31, 2024

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

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TNAU B.Sc Agriculture  Cutoff 2024.

Course Category Cutoff Marks 2024.

B.Sc Agriculture General 190 - 180

B.Sc Agriculture BC 185 - 170

B.Sc Agriculture MBC/DNC 200 - 190

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Abhinav Kumawat

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Answered a year ago

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 we

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Arti Tiwari

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 years ago

Candidates with their names in the seat allotment list are provisionally admitted to the respective courses. The shortlisted candidates need to report to the TNAU within the due date for each counselling round and submit the fees. After fee submission, candidates are required to verify the required

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Aditi Rai

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 years ago

TNAU PhD admissions 2023 is closed. However, students can find some of the important dates below regarding PhD admission for the next academic year:

Particulars

Dates

Online submission of application form

22 May to 16 June 2023

Last date of fee payment

16 June 2023

Note: The dates mentioned above is to give an idea of PhD application for the next academic year.

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Indrani Choudhury

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 years ago

The MBA admission at TNAU is online. There are no any other medium available to apply for MBA course at TNAU. Students need to pay the application online fee of MBA programme at TNAU.

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