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Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Admission to Ph.D. Programmes (Full Time & Part Time) 2025-26

Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur
Admission to Ph.D. Programmes (Full Time & Part Time) for the Academic Year 2025-26

Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D. Programmes under the entrance examlnation category.

Candidates willing to appear under Entrance Examination Category may check the detailed eligibility criteria or equivalent in our website, https://cutn.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PhD-Elieibilitv-criteria-AY-2025-2026.

Online apptication registration link: Application form is to be submitted online in the link: https://cutnadm.samarth.edu.in/. Registration commences from 09/07/2025.

Application Fee: All eligible candidates will be required to pay a Non-Refundable fee of Rs. 2,360/- (incl. GST) (GEN/OBC/EWS) and Rs. 1.770l- (incl. GST) (SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender).

A duly completed application form with the prescribed application fee must be submitted online on or before 31.07.2025. For admission queries, kindly mail to admissions@cutn.ac.in.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have successfully completed:
  • 2.1.1 - A 1-year/2-semester Master's degree programme (after 4 year undergraduate degree) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 10- point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions.
  • 2.1.1.1 - Eligibility for Admissions to Ph.D. Programme in Law: i) Two-year/four-semester Master's Degree after a five-year/three-year Bachelor Programme in Law, with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate or equivalent grade or ii) One year/two semester Master's Degree after a five-year/three-year Bachelor Programme in Law, with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate or equivalent grade.
  • 2.1.2 - A 2-year/4-semester Master's degree programme, with the same conditions as in sub clause 2.1.1 above;
  • 2.1.3 - A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's degree with Research should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10.
  • 2.2 - Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 10-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a Foreign Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
  • 2.2.1 - A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and recommended for award of the degree, may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme in any Institution on a provisional basis even before the viva-voice or final defence.
Sl. No. Degree and Subject Eligible Degree Subject
1 Ph.D. (Applied Mathematics) A consistently good academic record and possessing a Degree in Mathematics or allied subjects or an equivalent Degree obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
2 Ph.D. (Applied Psychology) A consistently good academic record and possessing a Degree in Psychology or allied subjects or an equivalent Degree obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
3 Ph.D. (Biotechnology) A consistently good academic record and possessing a Degree in Life Sciences / Zoology / Animal Sciences / Biomedical Sciences / Biological Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Genetics / Botany / Plant Sciences, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
4 Ph.D. (Chemistry) A consistently good academic record and possessing a Degree in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry / Physical Chemistry or an equivalent degree obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
5 Ph.D. (Commerce) A consistently good academic record and possessing a Degree in Commerce / MBA or Post Graduation in Financial Economics / Econometrics / Statistics or Equivalent or ACA/ACS/CMA or M.Phil. in Commerce / Management / Financial Economics / Statistics obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
6 Ph. D (Computer Science) A consistently good academic record and possessing a Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or allied subjects, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
7 Ph.D. (Economics) A consistently good academic record and possessing a Degree in Economics, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
8 Ph.D. (English) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in English, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
9 Ph.D. (Education) A consistently good academic record and possessing a Degree in M.Ed. Degree, offered by NCTE approved Institution
10 Ph.D. (Epidemiology & Public Health) The programme suits for those candidates who have an interest / expertise / practical exposure in the area of epidemiology and public health. Relevant subjects include Degree in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Work, Sociology, MD / PSM / MVSc / MPH / and other relevant disciplines, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
11 Ph.D. (Geology) A consistently good academic record and possessing degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Marine Geology / Geophysics or related disciplines of Earth Sciences obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
12 Ph.D. (Geography) A consistently good academic record and possessing a degree in Geography / Applied Geography or related disciplines of Earth Sciences, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
13 Ph.D. (History) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in History obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
14 Ph.D. (Hindi) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in the relevant or allied subject obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
15 Ph.D. (Horticulture) A consistently good academic record possessing M.Sc. in Horticulture / Fruit Science / Vegetable Science / Floriculture / Spices, Plantation Crops & Medicinal and Aromatics / Post Harvest Technology / M.Sc. (Agri.) in Horticulture / Plant Breeding and Genetics / Seed Science and Technology / Biotechnology obtained from any recognized Indian University or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
16 Ph.D. (Law) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Law, or an equivalent degree, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or a Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
17 Ph.D. (Library and Information Science) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Library and Information Science Programme obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
18 Ph.D. (Management) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Management (two years duration) obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
19 Ph.D. (Mass Communication) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Mass Communication /Journalism and Mass Communication/Communication, obtained from a recognized University /Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
20 Ph.D. (Materials Science) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Materials Science Physics / Chemistry / Applied Physics / Applied Chemistry / Nano Science / Nano Technology / Electronics (OR) M.E. / M.Tech. in Materials Science / Mechanical Engg. / Metallurgy / Nano Technology / Nano electronics/Applied Electronics / Ceramic Technology / Polymer Technology (except Computer Science/IT/Food Technology), obtained from a recognized University / Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
21 Ph.D. (Mathematics) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Mathematics, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
22 Ph.D. (Microbiology) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Microbiology / Life Sciences / Zoology / Animal Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences/ Biomedical Sciences / Biological Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Genetics / Botany / Plant Sciences, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
23 Ph.D. (Music) A consistently good academic record and possessing a Degree in Music obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
24 Ph.D. (Physics) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Physics, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
25 Ph.D. (Physical Education) A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (MPED/MPES), obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
26 Ph.D. (Social Work) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Social Work, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
27 Ph.D. (Statistics) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Statistics or allied subjects, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
28 Ph.D. (Tamil) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Tamil / equivalent subject in Tamil, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
29 Ph.D. (Tourism & Hospitality Management) A consistently good academic record possessing a Degree in Tourism Management / Hotel and Hospitality Management / General Management / other allied subjects or an equivalent Degree, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
Ph.D. Vacancies
Sl. No. Name of the Department Full Time Part Time Total Vacancies
1 Applied Mathematics 4 0 4
2 Applied Psychology 7 0 7
3 Biotechnology 29 1 30
4 Chemistry 17 0 17
5 Commerce 21 0 21
6 Computer Science 12 2 14
7 Economics 22 5 27
8 Education 10 2 12
9 English Studies 8 0 8
10 Epidemiology and Public Health 5 2 7
11 Geography 3 0 3
12 Geology 6 4 10
13 Hindi 2 0 2
14 History 3 0 3
15 Horticulture 8 0 8
16 Library and Information Science 9 5 14
17 Law 3 0 3
18 Management 12 0 12
19 Materials Science 15 3 18
20 Mathematics 14 0 14
21 Media and Communication 6 0 6
22 Microbiology 5 0 5
23 Music 12 2 14
24 Physical Education and Sports 10 2 12
25 Physics 47 0 47
26 Social Work 7 1 8
27 Statistics 8 3 11
28 Tamil 17 0 17
29 Tourism and Hospitality Management 9 1 10
  Total 331 33 364

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Edited By: Sahadeb
Edited On: 14 Jul 2025
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