TNAU 2025 Overview

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has collaborated with Annamalai University (Faculty of Agriculture) to conduct a unified undergraduate and diploma admission process. This combined counselling initiative aims to streamline admissions into various agriculture-related programs across both institutions.
TNAU: Offers 14 undergraduate programs:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture - Tamil Medium
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture - Tamil Medium
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri-Business Management
- B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)
- B.Tech. (Food Technology)
- B.Tech. (Biotechnology)
- B.Tech. (Energy and Environmental Engineering)
- B.Tech. (Agricultural Information Technology)
- B.Tech. (Bioinformatics)
Annamalai University (Faculty of Agriculture): Offers 2 undergraduate programs.
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
Admissions are based on merit, considering the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. There is no entrance examination for candidates from Tamil Nadu. However, candidates from other states must apply through the ICAR entrance examination.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification - Academic Stream:
- Candidates must have passed all subjects in 10+2 from: Tamil Nadu HSC Board / CBSE / ICSE / other state & international boards recognized by TNAU
Subject Requirements:
- Group I: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Group II: Physics, Chemistry, Biology with one elective from: Biotech, Microbiology, Biochemistry, CS, IT, Home Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Env. Science
- Group II-A: Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology
- For Engineering programs, Mathematics is essential.

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

Category	Minimum Marks (Aggregate of 4 Subjects)
Open Competition (OC)	55%
Backward Class (BC, BCM)	50%
MBC & DNC	45%
SC / SCA / ST	Pass

Vocational Stream Eligibility:
- Only for: B.Sc. (Agri, Hort., Forestry), B.Tech. (Agri Eng.)
- Vocational subjects must include Biology & Agricultural Practices (with theory and practical's).
- 5% of seats are reserved exclusively for vocational stream students.
Age Limit:
- Max age: 21 years as on 01.07.2025
- No age limit for SC, SCA, ST
- Differently abled: 5 years relaxation
Nativity:
- Only Tamil Nadu candidates or those who studied 10th-12th in TN are eligible for general counselling.
- Others must provide a Permanent Residence Certificate in Tamil Nadu (Appendix-VI).
Number of Attempts Allowed:
- SC/SCA/ST: Max 3 attempts
- Others: Max 2 attempts
Other Requirements:
- Physical Fitness Certificate (from a Government Medical Officer)
- Original document verification during counselling

Online Registration:
- Visit the official portal: https://tnau.ucanapply.com/univer/public/secure?app_id=UElZMDAwMDA2NQ==
- Register by providing basic personal and contact details.
Filling the Application Form:
- Log in using the credentials received after registration.
- Fill in academic details and other required information.
Uploading Documents:
- Upload scanned copies of:
  - Recent passport-sized photograph
  - Signature
  - Class 10th & 12th mark sheets
  - Community Certificate (if applicable)
Payment of Application Fee:
- Pay the application fee online through the provided payment gateway.
Submission:
- Review the filled-in application form and submit it online.
- Download and save the acknowledgment for future reference.

Note: The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online during the application process.

Merit List Preparation:
- A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Publication of Rank List:
- The rank list will be published on the official website.
Counselling Process:
- Candidates will be called for online counselling based on their rank.
- During counselling, candidates can select their preferred colleges and confirm allotment.
Seat Allotment:
- Seats will be allotted based on the candidate's rank, preference, and seat availability.
Admission Confirmation:
- Candidates must confirm their admission by paying the prescribed fees and submitting the required documents.

Note: These dates are tentative. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates and detailed schedules.

For detailed information, please refer to the official prospectuses:

TNAU-UG-Brochure-2025-2026-08.05.2025.pdf - Google Drive
https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/tnaupressnotes/pdf/2025/TNAU%20Admissions%202025-26%20(UG%20&%20Diploma)%20Press%20Note%20new.pdf#:~:text=The%20online%20application%20admission%20process%20is%20comprised%20of,%28sliding%29%2C%20provisional%20seat%20allotment%2C%20certificate%20verification%20and%20submission
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rusf4Q7KIheQkXL6NzR4Yr8wzaPMCZrH/view