Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) takes admission for 2026 through national-level entrance exams and its official admission portals. For the 2026-27 session, CUTN has 6 UG Honours/Research programmes, 22 PG programmes, 3 PG Diploma programmes, and 29 PhD programmes. The application fee is INR 250 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and INR 150 for SC/ST candidates, while PwD and Transgender applicants do not have to pay the fee.

  • UG Admission: CUTN uses CUET UG scores for UG selection.
  • PG Admission: CUET PG scores are used for admission to PG programmes.
  • PG Diploma Admission: Admission is done as per the notice issued for the specific programme.
  • PhD Admission: Admission includes an entrance test and interview. NET/JRF candidates and candidates with other eligible national fellowships may get exemption from the written test as per UGC rules.
  • Counselling: CUTN conducts online counselling through its admission portal after entrance exam results are announced.

CUTN releases programme-wise admission notices, eligibility rules, counselling schedules, and merit lists on its official admission portal.

Admission Update:
  • UG (Hons./Research, 4 years): UG admission is based on CUET UG 2026 scores and registration through the CUTN UG admission portal.
  • PG (22 Programmes, 2 years): PG seat allotment is handled through cutncuet.samarth.edu.in after CUET PG 2026 results. Vacant seats may be filled through spot counselling.
  • PhD (29 Programmes): PhD admission is open through the CUTN portal and the UGC NET/JRF route.
  • CUET UG score is required for every 4-year UG Honours/Research admission at CUTN.
  • CUET PG score is required for admission to all 2-year PG programmes.
  • The application fee is INR 250 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS and INR 150 for SC/ST candidates. PwD and Transgender applicants are fee exempt.
  • The 4-year integrated B.Sc B.Ed Mathematics programme accepts NCET scores from the NTA.

CUTN Admission Portal 2026: cutn.ac.in/admissions

Direct Admission at CUTN: CUTN is a government central university and does not have a management quota. Admission follows the notified merit and counselling process.

CUTN Important Dates 2026

Event Date
Ph.D. entrance examination for full-time and part-time programmes October 10, 2026

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

CUTN UG Admission 2026

CUTN UG admission 2026 is offered for 6 four-year Honours/Research programmes under the National Education Policy. Students are selected through CUET UG 2026 scores, and they must complete registration on the CUTN portal after their CUET UG result is processed.

Central University of Tamil Nadu UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Criteria
UG (Hons./Research) - Arts, Science, Commerce (4 years) 10+2 or equivalent from any recognised board. No minimum percentage is specified by central policy, and CUET UG score decides eligibility Merit based on CUET UG 2026 score. The domain subject must match the programme chosen
B.Sc B.Ed Mathematics (4-year Integrated Teacher Education) 10+2 with Mathematics from a recognised board NCET 2026 score conducted by NTA

Central University of Tamil Nadu UG Selection Criteria 2026

  • CUTN selects UG students only through the CUET UG 2026 domain test or general test score required for the chosen programme.
  • The university prepares separate merit lists for each programme and for General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD categories.
  • CUTN does not hold an interview, group discussion, or its own entrance test for UG admission.
  • Students must choose CUET domain subjects that match the UG programme they want at CUTN.

Key Insight: CUTN UG Honours/Research programmes are 4-year NEP-based degrees. Students who complete all 4 years with research components get a B.Sc/B.A. (Hons. with Research) degree, which has higher academic value for PG and research paths than a 3-year degree.

How to Apply for UG Admission at CUTN?

  • Register for CUET UG through the NTA portal at cuet.nta.nic.in and choose CUTN as a participating university.
  • After the CUET UG result, complete registration on the CUTN UG admission portal at cutn.ac.in/admissions.
  • Select the UG programme from the 6 available options.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 250 for General candidates or INR 150 for SC/ST candidates online. PwD and Transgender applicants pay no fee.
  • Upload the 10+2 marksheet, CUET scorecard, category certificate if needed, and ID proof.
  • Check merit lists on cutn.ac.in and complete the admission steps within the announced schedule.

CUTN PG Admission 2026

CUTN PG admission 2026 includes 22 postgraduate programmes in humanities, sciences, social sciences, and management. Most PG seats are filled through CUET PG 2026 scores on the Samarth portal, while M.Sc Biotechnology uses GAT-B, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Biotechnology.

Central University of Tamil Nadu PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Criteria
MA/MSc/MCom (2 years) Graduation in the relevant subject from a recognised university Merit based on CUET PG 2026 score
M.Sc Biotechnology (2 years) BSc in Life Sciences or a related subject GAT-B score for the DBT-supported programme

Central University of Tamil Nadu PG Selection Criteria 2026

  • CUET PG 2026 score merit is used for all PG admissions except M.Sc Biotechnology.
  • M.Sc Biotechnology admission is through GAT-B, or Graduate Aptitude Test - Biotechnology, conducted by DBT.
  • After regular merit list rounds, CUTN conducts spot counselling if PG seats remain vacant.

How to Apply for PG Admission at CUTN?

  • Appear for CUET PG through the NTA portal and select CUTN during CUET PG registration.
  • Once the result is available, register on the CUTN PG Samarth portal at cutncuet.samarth.edu.in.
  • Choose the PG programme and pay the application fee of INR 250 for General candidates or INR 150 for SC/ST candidates.
  • Upload graduation marksheets, CUET PG scorecard, and other required documents.
  • For M.Sc Biotechnology, complete the GAT-B admission process separately.

CUTN PhD Admission 2026

CUTN offers 29 PhD programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. PhD admission is through an entrance test and interview. Candidates with NET/JRF or other eligible national fellowships may be exempt from the written test as per UGC norms.

Central University of Tamil Nadu PhD Selection Criteria 2026

  • Students applying through the entrance test route must appear for the CUTN PhD entrance test and interview.
  • Eligible NET/JRF and other national fellowship candidates may skip the written test if they meet the UGC exemption rules.
  • Applications are submitted through the CUTN admission portal or through the UGC NET/JRF route, depending on the category.

How to Apply for PhD Admission at CUTN?

  • Check the PhD admission notification on the CUTN admission portal.
  • Apply through the CUTN portal if using the entrance test category.
  • Use the UGC NET/JRF route if applying under the exempted category.
  • Attend the written test and interview if the written test exemption does not apply.

CUTN PG Diploma and Skill Based Courses Admission 2026

CUTN offers 3 PG Diploma programmes of 1 year. The university also runs nearly 20 Community College skill-based courses. Admission details are released through programme-specific notices.

Central University of Tamil Nadu PG Diploma Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Criteria
PG Diploma (1 year, 3 programmes) Graduation from a recognised university Merit-based selection. Students must check cutn.ac.in for programme-wise details

How to Apply for PG Diploma Admission at CUTN?

  • Read the programme-specific admission notification on the CUTN website.
  • Register through the admission portal as instructed in the notice.
  • Upload graduation marksheets and the required supporting documents.
  • Follow the merit list, counselling, and fee payment steps announced by CUTN.

Central University of Tamil Nadu Scholarships 2026

CUTN students can apply for central and state government scholarships after completing admission. These scholarships are not granted automatically, so students must apply separately.

  • Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC): Students apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
  • Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships: This is for students whose family income is below INR 4.5 lakhs and who scored above the 80th percentile in Class 12. Applications are submitted through NSP after admission.
  • PG Scholarship for SC/ST students: This UGC-funded scholarship is meant for SC/ST postgraduate students and is applied for through the college administration.
  • Ishan Uday Scholarship: Students from North-East states can apply after checking eligibility on the NSP portal. It is not restricted to Tamil Nadu-domicile students.

CUTN Admission FAQs

Ques. Do students need CUET scores for admission to CUTN in 2026?

Ans. Yes. CUET UG is needed for all 4-year UG Honours/Research admissions, and CUET PG is needed for all 2-year PG admissions. M.Sc Biotechnology is different because it uses GAT-B. CUTN does not conduct a separate entrance test for these UG and PG courses.

Ques. What is the total course count for CUTN admission 2026-27?

Ans. CUTN offers 6 UG Honours/Research programmes of 4 years, 22 PG programmes of 2 years, 3 PG Diploma programmes of 1 year, and 29 PhD programmes. It also offers nearly 20 Community College skill-based courses.

Ques. How much is the CUTN application fee for 2026 admission?

Ans. General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates have to pay INR 250. SC and ST candidates have to pay INR 150. PwD and Transgender applicants are fully exempt from paying the application fee.

Ques. Can a student get management quota admission at CUTN?

Ans. No. CUTN is a government central university, so it does not offer management quota seats. Admission is based on merit and counselling through the official admission process.

Ques. Are CUTN UG courses 3-year or 4-year degrees?

Ans. CUTN offers 4-year UG Honours/Research programmes under the National Education Policy. These are not the usual 3-year degrees. Students who complete all 4 years with research components get a higher qualification, while those who do not continue to the fourth year may exit with a 3-year B.A./B.Sc. degree.

Ques. Which entrance exam is used for CUTN B.Sc B.Ed Mathematics admission?

Ans. CUTN uses NCET, or National Common Entrance Test, conducted by NTA for the 4-year integrated B.Sc B.Ed Mathematics programme. Students should register for NCET at nta.ac.in and then apply through the CUTN admission portal at cutn.ac.in/admissions after qualifying.

Ques. Where is CUTN situated, and can students from other states apply?

Ans. CUTN is in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, and it has a permanent campus. Students from across India can apply because CUTN follows the national CUET admission route and does not have a domicile restriction for admission.

Ques. What can a PG applicant do after missing the regular CUTN deadline?

Ans. CUTN may hold spot counselling when PG seats remain vacant after regular merit list rounds. Students should follow cutn.ac.in/admissions for such notices, but a seat in spot counselling is not guaranteed.