TNAU Admission Dates 2027

The 2027-28 admission schedule is expected to begin in 2027. TNAU UG admission is based on Class 12 marks and does not require a separate entrance test. PG admission includes TANCET for relevant programmes, while PhD admission uses the TNAU Research Entrance Test (RET), usually held in May or June.

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For UG courses, TNAU prepares admission lists from Class 12 (HSC) marks. Tamil Nadu government school students get 85% reservation.

TNAU Courses and Fees

TNAU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, food technology, agricultural engineering, and related subjects. These programmes are offered through constituent colleges across Tamil Nadu, including the Coimbatore main campus.

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Among the listed programmes, B.Sc Agriculture at Tamil Nadu government constituent colleges has the lowest fee. Self-supporting or newer colleges may charge different amounts. Tamil Nadu HSC students must also pay a one-time admission fee of INR 10,925 at joining, covering items such as caution deposit, smart card, blazer, and corpus fund.

TNAU Admission Process

UG Admission (B.Sc Agriculture, B.Tech, B.Sc Horticulture etc.)

For UG admission, TNAU does not conduct a separate entrance examination. The university selects students using Class 12, HSC, or equivalent marks in the required subject group. The main eligibility rules are given below.

• B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture: Students must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics in Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate. The minimum is 55% for SC, ST, and PwD students. The counselling rank list is made from Class 12 aggregate marks.
• B.Tech Agricultural Engineering: Students need Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12 with a minimum of 60%. For SC, ST, and PwD students, the minimum is 55%. TNAU manages B.Tech counselling, while TNEA counselling is separate.
• B.Sc Horticulture / Forestry / Food Nutrition: These courses follow the same eligibility conditions as B.Sc Agriculture.

Tamil Nadu state board government school students receive an 85% horizontal reservation. Vertical reservation follows Tamil Nadu rules: BC 30.5%, MBC and DNT 20%, SC 18%, ST 1%, and BCM 3.5%. TNAU conducts the centralised counselling process online through its portal.

PG Admission (M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA Agribusiness)

PG admission is based on TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test), conducted by Anna University. For MBA (Agribusiness), CAT or MAT scores are also accepted. M.Sc and M.Tech applicants need a relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks. After TANCET results, TNAU conducts its own PG counselling. ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) holders may get seat preference in M.Sc courses.

PhD Admission

PhD admission is done through the TNAU Research Entrance Test (RET), which is held once a year. Applicants with an M.Sc or M.Tech in a relevant subject and 60% or higher marks can apply. ICAR, CSIR, or UGC JRF/SRF holders are also eligible.

TNAU Placements and Career Outcomes

The University Placement Cell manages campus recruitment at TNAU. Agriculture graduates move into agri-input companies, agri-finance, food processing, government services, and research. Many PG students also choose PhD study or government research roles.

The latest placement figures reported by TNAU for NIRF 2025 are shown below.

Recruiters visiting TNAU include ITC, Nestle India, PepsiCo India, Bayer CropScience, Axis Bank, Cadbury India, DCM Shriram, Mahindra Agribusiness, and state government agencies. The placement numbers refer only to campus recruitment. Many graduates also join agriculture extension, horticulture departments, state agricultural marketing boards, civil services, or higher studies such as M.Sc, PhD, and ICAR fellowships.

Students who enter government jobs after UG usually begin at INR 3.5 to 6 LPA, such as the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Officer scale. For M.Sc holders, entry-level research and corporate jobs generally offer INR 4 to 8 LPA.

TNAU Rankings

TNAU is placed among India’s leading agricultural universities. Its NIRF 2025 Agriculture and Allied Sciences rank of 6 reflects performance in areas such as Research and Professional Practice, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Teaching-Learning Resources.

The university has maintained a strong Agriculture rank in recent NIRF cycles. Its work covers crop improvement, soil science, agri-biotechnology, and remote sensing applications. In 2023, TNAU published 3 patents. During 2023-24, it had 520 active sponsored research projects from 77 funding agencies and received INR 77.44 crores in research grants.

TNAU Scholarships

TNAU students can apply for state and central government scholarship schemes. The university also handles ICAR fellowships for eligible PG students.

• Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship (BC, MBC, SC, ST): Eligible BC, MBC, SC, and ST students may receive full or partial fee reimbursement from the Tamil Nadu government under the relevant schemes. Applications are made through tnscholarship.padasalai.net.
• ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Students admitted to M.Sc and PhD programmes with ICAR-JRF receive a monthly stipend funded by ICAR. The stipend is INR 31,000 for M.Sc JRF and INR 35,000 for SRF. Selection is through the ICAR-AIEEA exam.
• Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship: SC and ST students can get full fee reimbursement under the Government of India scheme through the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in.
• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Scholarships: Meritorious students from the government school system who enter TNAU through counselling can apply. Students should contact the Registrar’s office for details.
• Agricultural Labour Welfare Board Scholarships: Children of registered agricultural labourers in Tamil Nadu are eligible for scholarships from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Labourers Welfare Board.

TNAU Campus and Infrastructure

TNAU’s headquarters and the main Agricultural College and Research Institute (AC&RI) are in Coimbatore. The Coimbatore campus has research farms, crop improvement laboratories, gene banks, agri-meteorological stations, and the central administration. It also includes the National Active Germplasm Site (NAGS) for germplasm conservation.

The university also runs constituent colleges and research stations at the following locations:

• Killikulam: Agricultural College and Research Institute
• Madurai: Agricultural College and Research Institute
• Mettupalayam: Forest College and Research Institute
• Kumulur: College of Agricultural Engineering
• Periyakulam: Horticultural College and Research Institute
• Ooty: Horticultural College and Research Institute with a hill zone focus
• Koduveli (Chennai): College of Food and Dairy Technology

Across Tamil Nadu, TNAU manages 35 research stations and 75 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). Constituent colleges provide hostel accommodation in single-sex residential blocks on campus.

The research facilities include the Bioinformatics Centre, Tissue Culture Lab, Plant Health Clinic, National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) labs, and several ICAR-funded research centres within the university network.

TNAU vs G.B. Pant University vs Kerala Agricultural University

Students comparing agricultural universities often look at TNAU, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUA&T) in Uttarakhand, and Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). All three are state public agricultural universities with ICAR accreditation.

TNAU has a wide multi-campus network in Tamil Nadu, supported by 35 research stations and 75 KVKs. This makes it strong in applied agricultural research for peninsular India cropping systems. GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, is India’s first agricultural university and is known for its North India student base and established campus infrastructure. KAU is Kerala’s main agricultural university and focuses on plantation crops, spices, and Kerala-specific agronomy. Tamil Nadu students applying to TNAU can benefit from the 85% government school reservation, which supports rural applicants.