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    About Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur

    Central University of Tamil Nadu was established in 2009 by the Government of India, through an Act of Parliament. Central University of Tamil Nadu campus covers over 517 acres. Central University of Tamil Nadu is recognised by the UGC. CUTN offers multiple specialisation courses at the three distinct levels. 

    • Ranking of Central University of Tamil Nadu: # 83 among universities and in 101-150 rank band in overall as per NIRF ranking 2025.
    • The course list at Central University of Tamil Nadu include BSc MSc, BSc BEd, MSc Integrated, ME/MTech, MSW, M.Lib.I.Sc, MCom, MA, M.Sc, MBA, LLM, PhD in various fields.
    • Entrance exams accepted by Central University of Tamil Nadu: CUET UG, CUET PG
    • A total of 10 UG students and 243 PG students were placed during placements at Central University of Tamil Nadu in 2025, as per NIRF report 2026. 

    The Central University of Tamil Nadu courses are offered in streams like Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Law, Commerce, Education and more. The courses at Central University of Tamil Nadu are offered in full time mode. The Central University of Tamil Nadu offers a total of around 62 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The Central University of Tamil Nadu fees is based on the level and duartion of the course. Before applying for the Central University of Tamil Nadu, admissions, the candidates should appear for the Central Universities Common Entrance Test

    Candidates applying for admission need to meet the eligibility criteria of the course. CUTN admissions are done based on the scores secured in the entrance exam and past academic performance. Central University of Tamil Nadu offers a wide range of facilities and infrastructure to its students. The CUTN also offers scholarships to students who have performed excellently well throughout their academic careers. Central University of Tamil Nadu offers placements to its students. 

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    The placement cell hosts a variety of guest lecturers as well as training programmes from industry specialists. During the Central University of Tamil Nadu placements, the median package offered for UG students is Rs 2.7 LPA as per the NIRF report 2026. The vision of CUTN is to become a global centre for higher education that seeks to revolutionise knowledge and scholarship. 

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    Central University of Tamil Nadu Ranking 2025 Highlights

    Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur has secured 83rd position in universities category according to NIRF 2025 ranking with score of 49.13. The university is ranked in 101-150 rank band under overall category. 

    Central University of Tamil Nadu NIRF 2025 Ranking

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    Universities83
    Overall101-150

    Central University of Tamil Nadu Placement 2026 Report

    The median average package offered during Central University of Tamil Nadu placements was Rs 3.96 LPA to PG 2 year students and Rs 4.96 LPA to PG 5 year students in 2025, as per NIRF report 2026. The placement details at Central University of Tamil Nadu Thiruvarur during recent years is mentioned in the table below:

    Year Wise Central University of Tamil Nadu Placement Comparison

    CourseMedian Package 2025
    Median Package 2024
    UG 4 YearRs 2.7 LPARs 2.6 LPA
    PG 2 YearRs 3.96 LPARs 3.82 LPA
    PG 5 YearRs 4.96 LPARs 4.96 LPA

    Central University of Tamil Nadu Location

    The Central University of Tamil Nadu is located at CUTN Bridge, Neelakudi, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu. 

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    Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established2009
    ExamCUET PG, CUET UG
    Courses 13 Degrees and 62 Courses
    Institute TypeCentral Universities
    ApprovalsUGC
    GenderCo-ed
    Faculty Count130
    Campus Size517 acres

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    Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Placements

    Campus placement is the method of providing a job opportunity in any organisation to freshly graduated students from an educational institution. Central University of Tamil Nadu Placement and Training Cell helps in the overall placement process of the students. Central University of Tamil Nadu placements cell maintains a good reputation with reputed companies. The Central University of Tamil Nadu placement cell offers a variety of training to its students. This training helps students to build the required skill set which are demanded by the re...
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    Courses offered by Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur

    The courses of Central University of Tamil Nadu are offered in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The streams in which these courses are offered are- Commerce, Business Administration, Science, Technology, Law, Arts, Social Work, Library Sciences, Fine Arts and Education. There are a total of 69 Central University of Tamil Nadu courses. Central University of Tamil Nadu courses are offered according to the eligibility criteria of each course. Central University of Tamil Nadu courses fee varies from Rs 12,960 to Rs 52,650. The Centr...

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    Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Scholarship

    Scholarships are awarded to meritorious, deserving and needy students studying in Central University of Tamil Nadu. Central University of Tamil Nadu scholarships are offered by various government agencies. Central University of Tamil Nadu scholarships are offered to students who have an excellent past academic record. CUTN urges students to apply for various state and government scholarships. 

    Central University of Tamil Nadu scholarships are also offered to needy and deserving students. The various state and central govt scholarships and the agencies awarding them are given in the table below. 

    Central University of Tamil Nadu Scholarships and the Awarding Agency

    Name of Scholarship/Fellowship

    Awarded By

    Maharashtra State SC Scholarship

    Government of Maharashtra

    Jharkhand State Post Matric Scholarship


    Government of Jharkhand

    Chhattisgarh state SC Scholarship


    Government of Chhattisgarh 


    Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship


    UGC


    Sitaram Jindal Scholarship


    Sitaram Jindal Foundation


    NPCIL Scholarship


    Nuclear Power Corporation of India


    Prathibha Scholarship


    Kerala Council of Science and Technology & Environment


    Tamilnadu Police Centenary Scholarship


    Government of Tamilnadu


    Labour welfare Board scholarship


    Government of Kerala


    Kerala state OBC Post Matric Scholarship


    Government of Kerala


    Uzhavar Security Scholarship



    Government of Tamilnadu

    Police Scholarship

    Government of Tamilnadu

    Kerala state SC/ST Scholarship 


    Government of Kerala


    Central Sector Scholarship


    Government of India


    Minority Scholarship


    Government of India 


    Tamilnadu state Post Matric SC/ST Scholarship 


    Government of Tamilnadu


    CICT Scholarship/ Fellowship


    CICT

    ICSSR Fellowship


    ICSSR 


    RGNF


    UGC


    UGC-JRF

    UGC

    SVSGCF


    UGC

    MANF

    UGC

    DST-INSPIRE


    Department of Science &Technology, Govt. of India


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    Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Admission

    The admissions of Central University of Tamil Nadu are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The streams in which these admissions are offered are- Commerce, Business Administration, Science, Technology, Law, Arts, Social Work, Library Sciences, Fine Arts and Education. The eligibility criteria for Central University of Tamil Nadu admissions in any courses depends on the level of the course and its stream. 

    Candidates are given Central University of Tamil Nadu admissions based on the merits and entrance exam scores are considered for admissions in 2024. The Central University of Tamil Nadu admissions is done on the basis of marks obtained in Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), followed by the process of counselling. Research aspirants have to appear for an interview as well. Central University of Tamil Nadu admissions process, eligibility criteria and seats are discussed below.

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    Central University of Tamil Nadu Application Process 2025

    • Candidates have to register by visiting the official website of the Central University of Tamil Nadu.

    • Candidates should fill the application form with the required information.

    • At last, the final stage of application procedure is to pay the Central University of Tamil Nadu application fee.

    Central University of Tamil Nadu UG Admissions 2025

    The Central University of Tamil Nadu offers courses at UG level. The duration of the courses

    Central University of Tamil Nadu UG Courses

    Courses 

    Seats Intakes 

    Eligibility Criteria

    B.Sc. and B.Ed. Mathematics Integrated

    55

    Should have passed 10+2 with 55% marks from a recognised board.

    B.P.A. Music

    17

    Should have passed 10+2 with 50% marks from a recognised board

    Central University of Tamil Nadu Undergraduate Courses- Seats & Eligibility Criteria

    • Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria of the CUTN Thiruvarur.

    • Candidates must appear in CUET UG for admissions.

    • The candidates can apply by visiting the official website of the Central University of Tamil Nadu.

    • Candidates have to apply for counselling process.

    • Based on the scores secured in the entrance examinations are considered for CUTN Thiruvarur admissions.

    • Shortlisted candidates are notified by the university, then the candidates have to pay the admission fees.

    Central University of Tamil Nadu PG Admissions 2025

    Central University of Tamil Nadu admissions are offered on the basis of marks obtained in CUCET, followed by the process of counselling. The eligibility criteria and the seats for PG courses are given in the following table.

    Central University of Tamil Nadu Postgraduate Courses- Seats & Eligibility Criteria

    Courses

    Seats

    Eligibility Criteria

    M.Sc. Chemistry Integrated

    33

    10+2 from any recognized board in India with 60% marks for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

    M.Sc. Life Sciences Integrated

    33

    10+2 from any recognized board in India with 60% marks for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

    M.Sc. Mathematics Integrated

    33

    M.Sc. Physics Integrated

    33

    10+2 from any recognized board in India with 60% marks for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

    M.A. Economics Integrated

    33

    PG Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technician

    9

    A bachelor's degree in Chemistry (Main) or with Chemistry as one of the major subjects. Applicants should have secured a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree examination for General Category, 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for OBC (Non Creamy layer) and 45% aggregate marks or 5.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

    M.Lib.Sc

    17

    A bachelor's degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks for General Category, 45% marks OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and 40% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate level.

    M. Com.

    44

    A bachelor's degree in commerce from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks for General Category, 50% marks OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate level. 

    M. Sc.

    18-38

    A bachelor's degree in respective streams. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree examination for General Category, 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for OBC (Non Creamy layer) and 45% aggregate marks or 5.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

    M.Tech in Materials Science & Technology

    33

    Candidates must have one of the following degrees- M. Sc. Physics / Chemistry /Applied Physics/Applied Chemistry / Materials Science/ Nanoscience / NanoTechnology/Electronics (OR) B.E/B.Tech. in Materials Science Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering/ECE/EIE/EEE/Aeronautical Engineering/Applied Electronics/Ceramic Technology/Polymer Technology (except Computer Science/IT/Food Technology). The minimum marks in the qualifying examination for admission is 60% for General Category, 55% for OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and 50% for SC/ST candidates. 

    M.A.

    26-30

    A bachelor's degree in respective streams with a minimum of 55% marks for General Category, 50% marks for OBC (Non-creamy Layer)and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates

    M.B.A.

    22-51

    A bachelor's degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 55 % marks for General Category, 50% marks for OBC (Non Creamy Layer) and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate level. 

    M.S.W.

    22

    L.L.M.

    20

    A LLB Degree or its equivalent with not less than 50% of marks (45% in case of SC/ST/PWD) in the aggregate in all the 3 years / 5 years of B.L / LLB Degree Course

    Central University of Tamil Nadu PG Admission Procedure 

    • Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and appear in the CUCET.

    • After that, the candidates must register for the counselling process and choose CUTN as their preferred center.

    • The final admissions are offered  to candidates who have locked their choices, applied for seat allotment, verified their documents and paid the admission fees.

    Central University of Tamil Nadu Doctoral Admissions 2025

    Central University of Tamil Nadu admissions are offered on the basis of marks obtained in CUCET, followed by the process of counselling and performance in the personal interview. The eligibility criteria and the seats are given in the following table. 

    Central University of Tamil Nadu Admissions for Doctoral Courses- Seats & Eligibility Criteria

    Courses

    Seats

    Eligibility Criteria

    M.Phil.

    2-17

    A master’s degree from a recognized University in the respective stream with a minimum of 55% marks for General Category, 50% marks for OBC (Non Creamy Layer) and SC/ST/PWD candidates

    Ph.D

    N/A

    Central University of Tamil Nadu Admission Procedure for Doctoral Courses

    • Aspirants must qualify National Level Fellowship Examinations like UGC-CSIR -JRF/UGC-JRF.

    •  Aspirants who have not appeared for National Level Fellowship Examinations must appear for CUCET.

    • Aspirants who have qualified in the National Level Fellowship Examinations need not appear for CUCET and directly appear for the interview.

    • The final admissions are offered on the basis of performance in the qualifying examination, interview, seat allotment, verification of documents and payment of admission fees.

    Central University of Tamil Nadu Admissions: Documents Required

    • Copy of Central Universities Common Entrance Test scorecard.

    • 4 passport size photographs.

    • Original documents (degree and marksheets) of all academic qualifications i.e. 10th, 12th, graduation, post graduation etc. 

    • One set of photocopies of all original relevant documents.

    • Transfer Certificate.

    • Category certificate.

    Candidates have to take hard copy of the application form for future reference and must submit all the required documents without fail.

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    Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Facilities

    Central University of Tamil Nadu offers a wide range of facilities and infrastructure to its students. Central University of Tamil Nadu facilities include a well-equipped library with a rich collection of books, printed and electronic journals, health care centre to provide emergency treatment to students, faculty members and staffers of the university. The college has a world class IT infrastructure facility, sports ground for the physical and mental well being of the students. Central University of Tamil Nadu facilities also include separate ...
    Library
    Sports
    I.T Infrastructure
    Medical/Hospital
    Guest Room/Waiting Room
    Auditorium
    Gym
    Cafeteria
    Transport Facility
    Banks/ATMs
    Boys Hostel
    Girls Hostel

    Student Reviews for Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur

    College Infrastructure: 4.2/5
    Academics: 4/5
    Placements: 3.7/5
    Value for Money: 3.8/5
    Campus Life: 4.5/5

    It's a great experience for me, i loved here

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    Here all necessary things are available here but all things are not well maintained. Hostel are not so good. Here wifi is available. 2-3 playgrounds are available in the campus. Many cafeteria and food court are available here. Foods are hygienic and good.

    It's a pleasant journey which I've learnt quite good things

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    Wi-Fi will be available around the campus. The Infrastructure of college is perfect. The labs look clean and neat. The largest library in our college. the Facilities of hostel are quite good. the quality of food available in the mess is good. Medical facilities are available 24/7.

    Felt amazing while reviewing my college

    College Infrastructure

    Yes, our college has all the required infrastructure and facilities. It has hostels for both boys and girls with all the necessary facilities. classrooms have wifi, smart boards, projector, etc. The living places are clean and food hygienic.

    Have a question related to Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur ?

    Central University of Tamilnadu does not offer master of computer application to the students. There are various other courses offer at the graduate and post graduate levels in the fields of law agriculture management, Veterinary Sciences, Arts, Science,  medical, Education, Mass communication and engineering. The major courses offered are

    1. Bachelor

    Hello,

    Amidst the integrated courses offered by Central University of Tamil Nadu are as follows-

    • Integrated BSc-BEd in Mathematics
    • Integrated MSc in Chemistry/Physics/Life Sciences/Mathematics
    • Integrated MA in Economics

    Admission to all the above mentioned courses are done through CUCET for which official notification of this year isn't released as of

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    The integrated B.Com (//B.Com) LLB course is available at Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar. This is a NAAC 'B+' accredited college. The duration of this course is 5 years. This is a undergraduate level course. The minimum eligibility for this course is 50% in 12th standard. The total

    Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Contact Address

    Address:
    Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur–610005, Tamil Nadu, India

    Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What is the NIRF ranking of Central University of Tamil Nadu?

    Central University of Tamil Nadu has secured 83rd position among universities as per NIRF ranking 2025 with score of 49.13. 

    2: Are there scholarship opportunities available at CUTN?

    Yes, the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) offers various scholarship opportunities for students, including those from OBC, SC, and ST categories, as well as scholarships for higher education and specific programs like the Hakem Abdul Hameed Scholarship and the National Fellowship for Persons With Disabilities.

    3: Who are the major recruiters from Central University of Tamil Nadu?

    The major recruiters from Central University of Tamil Nadu are Jatan Sansthan, Voice Trust, Aditya Birla, NAMCO, SCOPE Foundation, Athma Hospitals and Antarang Foundation.

    4: What are the campus facilities available at CUTN?

    The various facilities offered by Central University of Tamil Nadu are Library, IT Infrastructure, Health Centre, Sports Complex, Cafeteria, Hostel and Gymnasiums.

    5: How are Central University of Tamil Nadu admissions offered?

    Central University of Tamil Nadu admissions are offered on the basis of marks obtained in Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) followed by the process of counselling.

    6: What is the total number of courses offered by Central University of Tamil Nadu?

    The total number of courses offered by Central University of Tamil Nadu is 62 offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.

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