Central University of Tamil Nadu PhD Admission 2025-26 Notification Out
Ph.D. Admission 2025-2026 (Full-Time & Part-Time) under Entrance Examination Category
Central University of Tamil Nadu (Established by an Act of Parliament, 2009)
Neelakudi Campus, Kangalancherry, Thiruvarur – 610 005
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Important Dates for Central University of Tamil Nadu PhD Admission 2025-26
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Commences | October 17, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Submission of Application Form | October 31, 2025 |
| Date of Entrance Examination | November 15, 2025 |
| Entrance Exam Location | CUTN, Thiruvarur |
Eligibility Criteria for Central University of Tamil Nadu PhD Admission
Candidates willing to appear under the Entrance Examination Category must meet one of the following criteria:
- Completed a Two year/four semester Masters Degree after a three year Bachelor Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate or equivalent grade. OR
- Completed a One year/two semester Masters Degree after a four year Bachelor Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate or equivalent grade. OR
- Completed a Four year Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade. OR
- Holds an M.Phil. Degree with 55% of marks or its equivalent grade.
For detailed eligibility criteria, candidates are advised to check the official document on the University website.
Application Fee Structure
All eligible candidates are required to pay a mandatory Non-Refundable application fee as detailed below:
| Category | Application Fee (Non-Refundable) |
|---|---|
| GEN/OBC/EWS | Rs. 2360/- (including GST) |
| SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender | Rs. 1770/- (including GST) |
The application fee must be submitted online along with the duly completed application form.
Department-wise Vacancies for Central University of Tamil Nadu PhD Admission
A total of 210 vacancies are available for the Central University of Tamil Nadu PhD Admission 2025-26 across 28 departments. The distribution of seats between Full-Time and Part-Time programmes is as follows:
| Sl. No. | Name of the Department | Full-Time | Part-Time | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Mathematics | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Applied Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Biotechnology | 22 | 1 | 23 |
| 4 | Chemistry | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Commerce | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 6 | Computer Science | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 7 | Economics | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| 8 | Education | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | Epidemiology and Public Health | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Geography | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Geology | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | Hindi | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 | History | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Horticulture | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 15 | Library and Information Science | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 16 | Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | Management | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 18 | Materials Science | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 19 | Mathematics | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 20 | Media and Communication | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 | Microbiology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 22 | Music | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 23 | Physical Education and Sports | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 24 | Physics | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 25 | Social Work | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 26 | Statistics | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 27 | Tamil | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 28 | Tourism and Hospitality Management | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| TOTAL | 190 | 20 | 210 |
Important Notes
Application Process: Application forms must be submitted only via the online link: https://cutnadm.samarth.edu.in/. Registration started on 17.10.2025.
Contact: For any admission queries regarding the **Central University of Tamil Nadu PhD Admission**, kindly mail to admissions@cutn.ac.in.
Eligibility Details: For the most detailed and updated eligibility criteria, candidates should refer to the official PDF linked on the University website.
