CUTN Admission 2026

Central University of Tamil Nadu
Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu · CUTN · Estd. 2009
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUTN 2026-27 admissions through CUET UG (May 2026), CUET PG (March 2026). Updated: 2026-05-11

About Central University of Tamil Nadu

Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), established in 2009 by the Central Universities Act 2009, is one of 15 new Central Universities created by the Government of India in that year. Located at Neelakudi, Thiruvarur, the university spans 516 acres and serves as the apex Central University for Tamil Nadu.

CUTN has 27 teaching departments organised into 10 schools — Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Education, Commerce & Management, Engineering & Technology, and Law. NAAC A+ accredited.

UG admissions through CUET UG, PG through CUET PG, and PhD through CUET PhD or CUTN PhD entrance. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal).

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD
Conducted by NTA

CUTN admissions through CUET. NAAC A+ accredited.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two 50% (45% SC/ST/OBC) + CUET UG. PG: bachelor 50% + CUET PG. PhD: PG 55% + CUET PhD/NET.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 15 May 2026 — NTA Upcoming
CUTN Counselling 2026 15 Jul 2026 — cutn.ac.in Upcoming
CUTN PhD Entrance 2026 15 Sept 2026 — cutn.ac.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

CUTN scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship via NSP, Inspire Scholarship, Tamil Nadu state scholarships.

Reservations

Central policy: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central University of Tamil Nadu?
Central University of Tamil Nadu admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Central University of Tamil Nadu?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Central University of Tamil Nadu declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Central University of Tamil Nadu are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Central University of Tamil Nadu accept CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD scores?
Yes. Central University of Tamil Nadu uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.