Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore offers admission in agriculture and allied science courses for 2026 through merit, entrance tests, and counselling, depending on the level of study. Tamil Nadu students applying for UG courses do not need a separate entrance exam, while students from other states must qualify through ICAR AIEEA UG.

TNAU has 14 UG degree programmes, 34 PG programmes, and 29 PhD programmes. For 2026-27, UG admission covers 8,103 seats in constituent and affiliated colleges across Tamil Nadu. The application fee is INR 600, while SC/SCA/ST applicants pay INR 300.

TNAU Admission Portal 2026: tnau.ucanapply.com

Admission Update:
  • B.Sc/B.Tech UG and Diploma: Rank list has been published. Online degree counselling was held from July 6 to 12, 2026, and special counselling was held on July 29, 2026.
  • M.Sc/M.Tech/MBA PG: TNAU conducted the PG entrance exam on July 15, 2026. Counselling is expected in October 2026 (Tentative).
  • PhD: Registration began on July 20, 2026. The last date to apply was August 18, 2026, and the entrance exam was scheduled for August 30, 2026.
  • Tamil Nadu applicants are selected through 10+2 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture. No entrance test is needed.
  • Applicants from outside Tamil Nadu need a valid ICAR AIEEA UG score, as the exam is held by NTA for ICAR.
  • The State Government School Quota reserves 7.5% of UG seats for Tamil Nadu government school students.
  • The application fee is INR 600. SC/SCA/ST candidates have to pay INR 300.
  • The counselling registration fee is INR 3,000 for general category candidates and INR 1,500 for SC/ST/SCA candidates.
  • Students must have studied through regular, full-time schooling. Distance or part-time 10+2 study is not accepted for admission at TNAU.

Management Quota at TNAU: TNAU constituent colleges allot seats only through merit and centralised counselling. Management quota admission is available only in private affiliated colleges under TNAU. Students need at least 45% in 10+2 with the required subjects for this route. Seat availability and the admission process must be checked with the respective private college.

TNAU Important Dates 2026

Event Date
TNAU PG result and counselling October 2026 (Tentative)
PG and PhD academic session October to November 2026, as per TNAU academic calendar

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

TNAU UG Admission 2026

TNAU admits students to 14 UG degree programmes for 2026. The university uses Class 12 marks for Tamil Nadu applicants, and the 2026-27 intake has 8,103 seats in constituent and affiliated colleges.

TNAU UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Group Required Subjects in 10+2 Minimum Marks
B.Sc (Hons.) Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture 55% aggregate (45% for SC/SCA/ST)
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering, B.Sc Food Technology, B.Sc Biotechnology) Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology 55% aggregate (45% for SC/SCA/ST)

TNAU UG Selection Criteria 2026

For Tamil Nadu students, UG admission is based only on merit. TNAU does not conduct a separate written test for this category.

  • The merit rank is prepared from 10+2 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture.
  • Vocational stream students get a separate rank list based on their vocational subject marks.
  • CBSE and ISCE marks are converted according to TNAU equivalence rules.
  • Students from other states are ranked by their ICAR AIEEA UG score.
  • Seat distribution across TNAU constituent colleges, using the 2025-26 reference, is Government Agriculture 330 seats, Government Horticulture 230 seats, Government Agricultural Engineering 40 seats, Private Agriculture 470 seats, and Private Horticulture 170 seats.
  • Special quota categories include Ex-Servicemen, Differently Abled, Eminent Sportsperson, and State Government School (7.5%).

Key insight: The 7.5% State Government School Quota has a separate rank list for students who studied both Class 10 and Class 12 in Tamil Nadu government schools. Cutoffs in this quota are usually lower than the general merit list. Students should confirm their school category during certificate verification.

How to Apply for TNAU UG Admission 2026?

  • Go to tnau.ucanapply.com and choose New Registration.
  • Use a valid email ID and mobile number to register, then keep the user ID and password safely.
  • Enter 10+2 marks, nativity details, and category information in the form.
  • Upload mark sheets, community certificate, nativity certificate, and passport photograph.
  • Pay the online application fee of INR 600, or INR 300 for SC/SCA/ST candidates.
  • Download the confirmation slip after submission.
  • After the rank list is released, log in again for online degree counselling.
  • Pay the counselling registration fee before counselling: INR 3,000 for general category and INR 1,500 for SC/ST/SCA.

TNAU PG Admission 2026

TNAU offers 34 PG programmes in M.Sc, M.Tech, and MBA streams. Admission is mainly through the written entrance exam conducted by TNAU. For M.Sc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, ICAR AIEEA PG (GAT-B) scores are also accepted.

TNAU PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
M.Sc (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Community Science and Allied Sciences) B.Sc (Hons.) or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) TNAU PG Entrance Exam or ICAR AIEEA PG for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
M.Tech (Agricultural Engineering and Allied) B.Tech in a relevant discipline with at least 55% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) TNAU PG Entrance Exam
MBA (Agribusiness Management) Any Bachelor’s degree with at least 55% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) TNAU PG Entrance Exam

TNAU PG Selection Criteria 2026

All PG applicants must appear for the TNAU PG Entrance Exam. The test carries 100 marks and asks questions from the chosen subject area.

  • The final merit list is prepared only from entrance exam marks. Most programmes do not require a group discussion or interview.
  • For M.Sc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, ICAR AIEEA PG (GAT-B) is accepted as another valid score.
  • Final-year Bachelor’s students can take the exam. Their admission is confirmed only after they submit final mark sheets during counselling.

How to Apply for TNAU PG Admission 2026?

  1. Visit tnau.ac.in/pg-admissions and complete new registration.
  2. Fill out the form with academic details and choose the PG programme.
  3. Upload graduation mark sheets, transfer certificate, and passport photograph.
  4. Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
  5. Download the hall ticket and appear for the TNAU PG entrance exam held on July 15, 2026.
  6. Check the result and join counselling according to the TNAU schedule.

TNAU PhD Admission 2026

TNAU offers 29 PhD programmes in agriculture, horticulture, agricultural engineering, community science, and allied disciplines. The usual selection process has a written entrance exam followed by a personal interview. TNAU was the first State Agricultural University to receive ICAR accreditation.

TNAU PhD Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university.
  • The minimum required score in the Master’s degree is 55% aggregate marks, while SC/SCA/ST candidates need 45%.
  • The degree pattern must be a 4-year Bachelor’s degree followed by a 2-year Master’s degree from a State Agricultural University, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
  • Students with ICAR AICE-JRF or SRF qualification may get direct admission without the TNAU entrance exam, subject to a merit interview.

TNAU PhD Selection Criteria 2026

  • The written entrance exam covers subject content from the chosen discipline and was scheduled on August 30, 2026.
  • A personal interview is held after the written test.
  • ICAR AICE-JRF and SRF qualified candidates skip the written exam and are considered through a direct merit interview.

How to Apply for TNAU PhD Admission 2026?

  1. Visit tnau.ac.in from July 20, 2026 to open the PhD application portal.
  2. Register and add academic details, including Master’s marks and research interest.
  3. Upload Master’s mark sheets, transfer certificate, and photograph.
  4. Pay the application fee and submit the form before August 18, 2026.
  5. Download the hall ticket and appear for the written entrance exam on August 30, 2026.
  6. Shortlisted students are invited for a personal interview for final selection.

TNAU Diploma Admission 2026

TNAU offers 3 diploma courses along with its UG admission cycle. The available diploma areas are Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Engineering.

TNAU Diploma Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Group Required Subjects in 10+2 Minimum Marks
Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture 45% aggregate

TNAU Diploma Admission Process 2026

Diploma applicants follow the same online admission portal used for UG admission. They must register, enter 10+2 details, upload required certificates, pay the fee, and take part in counselling after the rank list is released.

TNAU Scholarships 2026

TNAU students can apply for state government, central government, and university-funded scholarships. Eligible admitted students are registered through the National Scholarship Portal, which handles post-matric scholarship applications from state and central government schemes.

Scholarship Eligibility Amount
Post-Matric Scholarships (BC, MBC, SC, ST) Community certificate holder admitted to UG or PG at TNAU INR 10,000 to INR 40,000 per year
Pudumaipenn Scheme (State Government) SC community girl student from a government school INR 1,000 per month
ICAR National Talent Scholarship ICAR AIEEA UG qualifier enrolled in B.Sc or B.Tech agriculture As per ICAR norms
TNAU Merit Scholarship (PG) Admitted to M.Sc at TNAU through merit-based selection INR 3,000 per month for 2 years
TNAU Research Assistant Scholarship (PhD) Admitted to PhD at TNAU through merit-based selection INR 5,000 per month for 3 years
Endowment Scholarships (Periyar, Vedavalli, T.R. Krishnan and others) Merit-based with specific community or academic criteria INR 10,000 to INR 40,000 per year

Students can apply for state and central government schemes through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. For endowment scholarships, they should contact the TNAU Scholarship Cell at the Dean’s office in Coimbatore or visit tnau.ac.in/scholarship.

TNAU Admission FAQs

Ques. Do Tamil Nadu students need to write an exam for TNAU UG admission?

Ans. No. Tamil Nadu-native students are admitted to TNAU UG courses through 10+2 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture. Only applicants from other states need to qualify through ICAR AIEEA UG.

Ques. What marks are needed for B.Sc Agriculture admission at TNAU?

Ans. Students need 55% aggregate marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture. SC/SCA/ST candidates need 45%. The 10+2 qualification must be from a recognised board in regular, full-time mode.

Ques. Which marks are used for the TNAU UG rank list?

Ans. TNAU prepares the UG rank list from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture marks in 10+2. Tamil Nadu students do not have an entrance exam score added to the rank. Vocational stream applicants are placed in a separate list using vocational subject marks.

Ques. How much is the TNAU UG counselling registration fee?

Ans. General category students pay INR 3,000 for counselling registration. SC/ST/SCA candidates pay INR 1,500. This is separate from the application fee of INR 600, or INR 300 for SC/SCA/ST students.

Ques. Who can use the 7.5% government school quota at TNAU?

Ans. The 7.5% State Government School Quota is for students who completed 10+2 from Tamil Nadu government schools. These students are ranked in a separate merit list, where the effective cutoff is usually lower than the open merit list.

Ques. What is the admission method for TNAU PG courses?

Ans. TNAU conducts a 100-mark PG entrance exam for M.Sc, M.Tech, and MBA admission. The exam was held on July 15, 2026. For M.Sc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, ICAR AIEEA PG (GAT-B) is also accepted as an alternative score.

Ques. Can ICAR JRF qualified students skip the TNAU PhD written test?

Ans. Yes. Candidates with ICAR AICE-JRF or SRF qualification may be considered for TNAU PhD admission without the written entrance exam. They are assessed through a direct merit interview at TNAU.

Ques. What is the B.Sc Agriculture fee at TNAU constituent colleges?

Ans. The annual fee for B.Sc Agriculture at TNAU constituent government colleges is INR 50,225. The total fee for the 4-year programme is INR 1,95,675. Private affiliated colleges charge INR 80,000 to INR 1,50,000 per year. Students should confirm exact fees at tnau.ac.in before applying.

Ques. Are students from outside Tamil Nadu eligible for TNAU UG courses?

Ans. Yes. Students from other states can apply through ICAR AIEEA UG conducted by NTA. They must also satisfy the same 10+2 eligibility rules. Tamil Nadu domicile is not required for seats filled through the ICAR route.

Ques. When will classes start after TNAU admission 2026?

Ans. The TNAU UG academic session for 2026-27 was scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026. PG and PhD sessions are scheduled to begin in October to November 2026 as per the TNAU academic calendar.