Question 1

Is an entrance exam required for TNAU UG admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu-native students do not need any entrance exam for TNAU UG admission. Selection is based purely on 10+2 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture. Only out-of-state candidates must qualify in the ICAR AIEEA UG exam.

Question 2

What is the minimum percentage required for TNAU B.Sc Agriculture admission?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must have at least 55% aggregate marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture. SC/SCA/ST candidates need a minimum of 45%. The qualifying examination must be from a recognised board in the regular, full-time stream.

Question 3

How is the TNAU UG merit rank calculated?

Accepted Answer

The TNAU rank list is prepared from marks scored in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture in 10+2. No entrance exam score is included for Tamil Nadu students. Vocational stream candidates are ranked in a separate list based on vocational subject marks.

Question 4

What is the counselling fee for TNAU UG admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

The counselling registration fee is INR 3,000 for general category candidates. SC/ST/SCA candidates pay INR 1,500. This is separate from the application fee of INR 600 (INR 300 for SC/SCA/ST).

Question 5

What is the 7.5% State Government School Quota at TNAU?

Accepted Answer

7.5% of UG seats are reserved for students who completed their 10+2 from Tamil Nadu government schools. These candidates are ranked in a separate merit list. The effective cutoff in this pool is generally lower than the open merit list.

Question 6

How does TNAU PG admission work and which entrance exam is needed?

Accepted Answer

TNAU conducts its own PG entrance exam (100 marks) for M.Sc, M.Tech, and MBA admissions. The exam was held on July 15, 2026. For M.Sc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, the ICAR AIEEA PG (GAT-B) score is also accepted as an alternative.

Question 7

Are ICAR JRF holders directly admitted to TNAU PhD programmes?

Accepted Answer

Candidates who hold the ICAR AICE-JRF or SRF qualification can be admitted to TNAU PhD without appearing in the written entrance exam. They are considered for direct admission through a merit interview at TNAU.

Question 8

What are the fees for B.Sc Agriculture at TNAU constituent colleges?

Accepted Answer

The annual fee at TNAU constituent government colleges is INR 50,225 for B.Sc Agriculture. The total fee for the 4-year programme is INR 1,95,675. Private affiliated colleges charge INR 80,000 to INR 1,50,000 per year. These figures are for reference. Confirm exact fees at tnau.ac.in before applying.

Question 9

Can students from other states apply to TNAU for UG programmes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Students from states other than Tamil Nadu can apply to TNAU through the ICAR AIEEA UG exam conducted by NTA. They must meet the same 10+2 eligibility criteria. Tamil Nadu domicile is not mandatory for ICAR-route seats.

Question 10

When does the TNAU academic session begin after UG admission?

Accepted Answer

The TNAU UG academic session for 2026-27 is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026. PG and PhD sessions begin in October to November 2026 as per the TNAU academic calendar.

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