Central University of Tamil Nadu CUTN PhD Admission 2026 (August) has been announced for Ph.D. programmes for the academic year 2026-2027. The university has invited applications for both Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. programmes under the Entrance Examination and Exempted Category. The admission notification is dated 24 August 2026, and applications are to be submitted online. The available Ph.D. programmes cover a wide range of departments including Applied Psychology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English Studies, EPH, Geography, Geology, Hindi, History, Horticulture, Law, Library and Information Science, Management, Materials Science, Mathematics, Media and Communication, Microbiology, Music, Physical Education and Sports, Physics, Social Work, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Tamil and THM.
The Central University of Tamil Nadu CUTN PhD Admission 2026 (August) notification provides details regarding eligibility, admission categories, online application, application fee and department-wise Ph.D. vacancies. The total intake mentioned in the vacancy table is 375 seats, comprising 362 Full-Time and 13 Part-Time seats.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Central University of Tamil Nadu |
| Admission | Ph.D. Admission 2026-2027 |
| Programme | Ph.D. |
| Mode | Full-Time & Part-Time |
| Admission Categories | Entrance Examination & Exempted Category |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Total Intake | 375 |
| Full-Time Seats | 362 |
| Part-Time Seats | 13 |
For Central University of Tamil Nadu CUTN PhD Admission 2026 (August) under the Entrance Examination Category, candidates are required to check the detailed eligibility criteria or equivalent qualification as specified by the university.
Candidates who have completed any of the following qualifications are mentioned in the admission notification:
- Two-year/four-semester Master's Degree after a three-year Bachelor Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade.
- One-year/two-semester Master's Degree after a four-year Bachelor Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade.
- Four-year Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
- M.Phil. Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade.
Under the exempted category for Central University of Tamil Nadu CUTN PhD Admission 2026 (August), the university will invite candidates who qualify Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) under UGC/CSIR-UGC NET or any governmental agencies, or candidates who have passed a national-level test such as NET, GATE, CEED, etc., for interview.
- UGC/CSIR-UGC NET JRF
- JRF under governmental agencies
- National-level tests such as NET, GATE and CEED
Candidates interested in Central University of Tamil Nadu CUTN PhD Admission 2026 (August) have to submit the application form online through the prescribed application portal.
- Visit the online application portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Pay the prescribed non-refundable application fee.
- Submit the duly completed application form online before the last date.
The application fee for Central University of Tamil Nadu CUTN PhD Admission 2026 (August) is non-refundable and includes GST.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| GEN / OBC / EWS | Rs. 2360/- including GST |
| SC / ST / PWD / Third Gender | Rs. 1770/- including GST |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admission Notification | 24 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Commences | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 06 September 2026 |
The Central University of Tamil Nadu CUTN PhD Admission 2026 (August) notification provides department-wise vacancies for the academic year 2026-2027.
| Department | Full-Time | Part-Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Psychology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Biotechnology | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Chemistry | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Commerce | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Computer Science | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Economics | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Education | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| English Studies | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| EPH | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Geography | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Geology | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Hindi | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| History | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Horticulture | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Law | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Library and Information Science | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Management | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Materials Science | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Media and Communication | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Microbiology | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Music | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Physical Education and Sports | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| Physics | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Social Work | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Statistics | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Tamil | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| THM | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat Type | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 362 |
| Part-Time | 13 |
| Total Intake | 375 |
For admission queries related to Central University of Tamil Nadu CUTN PhD Admission 2026 (August), candidates can contact the university through the email address provided in the admission notification.
Email: admissions@cutn.ac.in
Central University of Tamil Nadu CUTN PhD Admission 2026 (August) offers Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. opportunities across 29 departments for the academic year 2026-2027. The notification specifies eligibility requirements, an Entrance Examination and Exempted Category, department-wise vacancies and the applicable application fee. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility requirements can submit their application online through the designated application portal within the application period mentioned in the notification.