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CUET (ICAR-UG), TNAU Admissions, Institute Rankings and Tamil Nadu Agriculture Colleges
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A detailed guide to Undergraduate (UG) Agriculture courses and entrance examinations in India: exam details, eligibility, scope of courses, rankings, registration windows and the leading government institutes in Tamil Nadu.
CUET (ICAR-UG) Entrance Exam
Full Form
Common University Entrance Test (ICAR – Undergraduate) [formerly ICAR AIEEA UG]
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Target Institutes
Central Agricultural Universities
CAU Imphal, RLBCAU Jhansi, RPCAU Pusa.
Deemed Universities
ICAR-IARI (New Delhi), ICAR-NDRI (Karnal).
State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)
20% All-India Quota seats in top state universities such as TNAU (Coimbatore), PAU (Ludhiana), GBPUAT (Pantnagar), ANGRAU (Guntur), CCSHAU (Hisar), etc.
Courses Offered (UG)
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science
- B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science)
- B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering
- B.Tech. Food Technology / Dairy Technology
- B.Tech. Biotechnology
Eligibility
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / Allied Sciences
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture (PCB / PCM / PCA) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD). Minimum age: 16 years as of August 31 of the admission year.
B.Tech. Agricultural / Food Engineering
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).
Check your eligibility
Choose your Class 12 subjects and marks. The result applies the rules in this guide; always confirm in the official notification.
Scope of Courses
Career Profiles
- Agricultural Officer (AO)
- Farm Manager
- Soil Scientist
- Plant Breeder
- Agronomist
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Food Inspector
- Agricultural Extension Officer
Sectors
- Public sector banks (IBPS SO AFO)
- State Department of Agriculture
- Seed and Fertilizer Corporations
- FMCG sector
- Agritech Startups
- R&D Institutions (ICAR/CSIR)
- Higher research (M.Sc./Ph.D.)
Exam Format
Subjects Chosen
Up to 3-5 domain subjects matching the Class 12 combination (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Agriculture).
Key Dates, Centres and Registration
Registration Window (2027 Cycle)
Tentatively 1st week of January to last week of February 2027.
Exam Dates (Upcoming 2027 Session)
Tentatively mid-May to late May 2027.
Exam Centers
Across major cities in all Indian States and UTs (e.g., Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu; Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, etc.).
Registration Website
Registration: cuet.nta.nic.in | Admission / Counselling: icarcounseling.com
Approximate Fee Structure (per year)
Check Institute Rankings and Placement Status
Where to Check Rankings
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework): Check the “Agriculture & Allied Sectors” category published annually by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
ICAR Institutional Ranking: Published annually by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) specifically for agricultural universities across India.
Where to Check Placement Status
Official University Websites: Check the “Training & Placement Cell” annual reports or mandated NIRF disclosures uploaded on university websites.
NIRF Data Reports: The official NIRF PDF documents submitted by universities contain verified data on median salary, batch size, and the exact number of students placed.
Common Place to Find Rankings for All Agricultural Institutes
NIRF Official Portal
ICAR Official Portal
Consolidated Registration Windows and Website Links for Key Agriculture Entrance Exams
| Exam Name | Conducting Body | Scope / Target Institutes | Registration Window (Tentative 2027) | Official Website Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUET (ICAR-UG) | NTA | Central Universities and All-India ICAR Quota across India | Jan 2027 – Feb 2027 | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| TNAU Admissions | TNAU | State Universities in Tamil Nadu (merit-based on 12th marks) | May 2027 – June 2027 | tnau.ac.in tnau.ucanapply.com |
| KCET | KEA | Government and Private Colleges in Karnataka | Jan 2027 – Feb 2027 | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| MHT-CET | State CET Cell, Maharashtra | State Agriculture Colleges in Maharashtra | Jan 2027 – March 2027 | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| KEAM | CEE Kerala | State Agriculture Universities in Kerala | Feb 2027 – March 2027 | cee.kerala.gov.in |
Government Colleges and Premier Institutes Offering Agriculture Courses in Tamil Nadu
Admissions to Tamil Nadu Government Agriculture Colleges are made through TNAU Single-Window Merit-Based Counselling (based on 12th marks in PCB/PCM) and the CUET ICAR All-India Quota.
Premier Government Institutes in Tamil Nadu
Tap an institute to see its type and courses.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) – Main Campus, Coimbatore
Type: Premier State Agricultural University.
Courses: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech. Biotechnology, B.Tech. Food Technology.
Agricultural College and Research Institute (AC & RI), Madurai Constituent College of TNAU
Agricultural College and Research Institute (AC & RI), Madurai (Constituent College of TNAU).
Agricultural College and Research Institute (AC & RI), Killikulam, Thoothukudi
Agricultural College and Research Institute (AC & RI), Killikulam, Thoothukudi.
Annamalai University (Faculty of Agriculture), Chidambaram
Type: State University.
Courses: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture.
Forest College and Research Institute (FC & RI), Mettupalayam Constituent College of TNAU
Courses: B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture.
Community Science College and Research Institute, Madurai Constituent College of TNAU
Courses: B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics.
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), Nagapattinam
Type: Premier State Fisheries University.
Courses: B.F.Sc., B.Tech. Fisheries Engineering, B.Tech. Food Technology.
TNAU Constituent Colleges, Eligibility Criteria
A detailed breakdown of the TNAU constituent colleges, eligibility criteria, and the cutoff mark calculation method.
5.1 Complete List of TNAU Constituent Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) operates 18 Constituent (Government) Colleges across the state.
Showing 18 of 18 colleges
- 1Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore (Main Campus)Agricultural Colleges (AC & RI)
- 2Agricultural College and Research Institute, MaduraiAgricultural Colleges (AC & RI)
- 3V.O. Chidambaranar Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, ThoothukudiAgricultural Colleges (AC & RI)
- 4Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Navalur Kuttapattu, TiruchirappalliAgricultural Colleges (AC & RI)
- 5Agricultural College and Research Institute, Vazhavachanur, TiruvannamalaiAgricultural Colleges (AC & RI)
- 6Agricultural College and Research Institute, Kudumiyanmalai, PudukkottaiAgricultural Colleges (AC & RI)
- 7Agricultural College and Research Institute, Eachangkottai, ThanjavurAgricultural Colleges (AC & RI)
- 8Agricultural College and Research Institute, Chettinad, SivagangaiAgricultural Colleges (AC & RI)
- 9Agricultural College and Research Institute, KarurAgricultural Colleges (AC & RI)
- 10Agricultural College and Research Institute, Keezhvelur, NagapattinamAgricultural Colleges (AC & RI)
- 11Horticultural College and Research Institute, CoimbatoreHorticultural Colleges (HC & RI)
- 12Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam, TheniHorticultural Colleges (HC & RI)
- 13Horticultural College and Research Institute for Women, Navalur Kuttapattu, TiruchirappalliHorticultural Colleges (HC & RI)
- 14Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, CoimbatoreAgricultural Engineering Colleges (AEC & RI)
- 15Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur, TiruchirappalliAgricultural Engineering Colleges (AEC & RI)
- 16Forest College and Research Institute (FC & RI), Mettupalayam, CoimbatoreSpecialized Constituent Colleges
- 17Community Science College and Research Institute (CSC & RI), MaduraiSpecialized Constituent Colleges
- 18Institute of Agriculture (IOA), Kumulur, Tiruchirappalli (offers diploma courses)Specialized Constituent Colleges
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5.2 Eligibility Criteria for UG Admission
Educational Qualification
Passed 10+2 / Higher Secondary Exam (HSC) under Tamil Nadu State Board or equivalent (CBSE, ICSE) in a single attempt.
Subject Combinations
Group 1 / PCB
Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany & Zoology), with Mathematics / Computer Science / Agriculture.
Group 2 / PCM
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, with Biology / Computer Science (mandatory for B.Tech. Agrl. Engg. and B.Tech. Food Tech).
Vocational Agriculture
Passed Higher Secondary with Vocational Agricultural subjects (Agricultural Crop Production, Horticulture, etc.).
Abbreviations and Their Expanded Forms
- UGUndergraduate
- CUETCommon University Entrance Test
- ICARIndian Council of Agricultural Research
- AIEEAAll India Entrance Examination for Admission (ICAR)
- NTANational Testing Agency
- CBTComputer-Based Test
- MCQMultiple Choice Question
- NIRFNational Institutional Ranking Framework
- KCETKarnataka Common Entrance Test
- KEAKarnataka Examinations Authority
- MHT-CETMaharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test
- CETCommon Entrance Test
- KEAMKerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical entrance examination
- CEECommissioner for Entrance Examinations (Kerala)
- IBPS SO AFOInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection – Specialist Officer – Agricultural Field Officer
- CSIRCouncil of Scientific and Industrial Research
- R&DResearch and Development
- CAUCentral Agricultural University (Imphal)
- RLBCAURani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University (Jhansi)
- RPCAUDr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (Pusa)
- IARIIndian Agricultural Research Institute
- NDRINational Dairy Research Institute
- SAUState Agricultural University
- TNAUTamil Nadu Agricultural University
- PAUPunjab Agricultural University (Ludhiana)
- GBPUATGovind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
- ANGRAUAcharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (Guntur)
- CCSHAUChaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (Hisar)
- TNJFUTamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University
- AC & RIAgricultural College and Research Institute
- HC & RIHorticultural College and Research Institute
- AEC & RIAgricultural Engineering College and Research Institute
- FC & RIForest College and Research Institute
- CSC & RICommunity Science College and Research Institute
- IOAInstitute of Agriculture (Kumulur)
- B.Sc. (Hons.)Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- B.F.Sc.Bachelor of Fisheries Science
- B.Tech.Bachelor of Technology
- M.Sc. / Ph.D.Master of Science / Doctor of Philosophy
- PCB / PCM / PCAPhysics, Chemistry with Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture
- Agrl. Engg.Agricultural Engineering
- Food TechFood Technology
- AOAgricultural Officer
- FMCGFast-Moving Consumer Goods
- SC / ST / PwDScheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Persons with Disabilities
- HSCHigher Secondary Certificate (Class 12)
- CBSECentral Board of Secondary Education
- ICSEIndian Certificate of Secondary Education
- UTsUnion Territories
- PDFPortable Document Format
- Govt.Government
- Rs.Rupees
- 10+2 / 12thClass 12 (Higher Secondary)
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