TNAU PG Admission 2022- 23

ADMISSION TO POST GRADUATE PROGRAMS

SCHOOL OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES

TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Coimbatore - 641 003, India

PG ADMISSION NOTIFICATION
INFORMATION BROCHURE (2022-23)

IMPORTANT

❖ Application should be filled and submitted through online mode only

(https://admissionsatpgschool.tnau.ac.in/)

❖ Applicants should register with valid e-mail ID and mobile number since
the communications will be sent electronically through e-mail only

(Read all the instructions carefully before filling the application online)

1. Background

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), a century old premier institute providing Higher
Education in Agriculture. TNAU had its genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at
Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India as early as 1868 which was later relocated at Coimbatore
during 1906. In 1920, the College was affiliated to the University of Madras with the introduction of
a three-year degree programme. Till 1946, the Agricultural College and Research Institute,
Coimbatore was the only institute for agricultural education for the whole of South India. In 1958, it
was recognized as a Postgraduate Centre for offering Masters and Doctoral degrees. It is a non-profit
public higher education institution. In 1971, TNAU was formed as separate and First Agricultural
University of Tamil Nadu.
TNAU has the pride of being the first State Agricultural University (SAU) to be accredited by the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Recognizing the merits, the ICAR awarded “The Best
Institution” and “The Best Performing University” to this institute. Overall, TNAU has secured National
level 8th rank adjudged by ICAR for the year 2020. Among SAUs, TNAU stands 4th at the National level
and 2nd among the Southern Agricultural Universities for this year.
TNAU stands 301-350 in QS Asia University Ranking, 351-400 rank in QS World University Ranking
by Subject (Agriculture & Forestry) during 2021 respectively and 34th position in QS India Ranking for the
year 2020. The ICAR has accredited Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore for a period of five
years i.e. up to 31stMarch 2023.
Postgraduate study in TNAU is a very special experience. This Postgraduate Center has now
spread over 8 campuses across Tamil Nadu with 792 highly postgraduate teachers under five
faculties catering the aspirations of over 1248 scholars every year. Besides luring the talents from
India, this postgraduate school is the favorite choice for international students owing to its

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cosmopolitan ambience, safe campus, and hub of international collaborative research projects in
agriculture. The students on completion of the course requirements could take up their research in
any institute / industry in India as per the existing norms. As an established research-intensive
university, TNAU has excellent link with reputed national and international institutes for student
exchange programme.
Highlights
❖ Infrastructure supporting research intensive projects and smart classrooms.
❖ Platform with well established research linkages with national and international institutes
for student exchange programs.
❖ ICAR accredited programs with curricula matching real world expectations.
❖ In house cell that facilitates scholars to publish in peer reviewed journals.
❖ In house cell that facilitates scholars to promote more students’ patents.
❖ Facilities to strengthen students’ innovations with industries.
In the recent years, more than 100 post graduate students at this institute are supported with
various fellowship/ scholarship opportunities. Though COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm
and has especially impacted education, TNAU has taken a first step among the SAUs in the Country
to provide uninterrupted education for master’s and doctoral students by initiating remote teaching
program.
2. Strength

➢ Competent faculty trained in leading National and International Institutes

➢ Well-equipped library with access more than 4,000 online journals
➢ State of art Laboratories, Computer centre, Communication lab, Sports facilities
➢ Hostels with Wi-Fi internet facility
Application Schedule
Details Date
Hosting of admission notification & Start date of on-line 27.06.2022
application in TNAU website
Last date for application receipt 08.08.2022
(upto 12:00 midnight)
Notification for online entrance test 11.08.2022
Conduct of Mock and Online Main Entrance Examination 27.08.2022
Notification of selection list 2nd Week of September, 2022
Admission and payment of fee 3rd Week of September, 2022
Registration of Monsoon semester 4th Week of September, 2022
*Dates are subject to change without prior information. However, necessary information shall
be communicated to the candidates as and when required. Kindly refer to University websites/ PG
school web page for updates.

3. PG programs offered
i. M.Sc./ M. Tech. program in 32 disciplines

ii. Ph.D. program in 28 disciplines

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Details of courses offered in various campuses:

Candidates will be allotted to any one of the TNAU College Campuses where the specified
courses are taught based on the merit and preference of the students. The University may decide to
allot the course work to any of the campuses / and research work in any of the campuses / research
station based on the necessity. University’s decision is final in this regard.
LIST OF MASTERS PROGRAMME OFFERED IN VARIOUS CAMPUSES
a) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
S.
Course offered Coimbatore Madurai Killikulam Trichy Mettupalayam
No.
Code: CBE MDU KKM TRY MTP
a) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural
1. M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) --- ---
Economics
2. Entomology M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) ---
Agricultural Extn.&
3. M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) --- ---
Comm.
4. Microbiology M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- ---
5. Agronomy M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) ---
6. Plant Physiology M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- --- ---
Genetics & Plant
7. M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) ---
Breeding
8. Nematology M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- --- ---
9. Plant Pathology M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) --- ---
Seed Science and
10. M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- ---
Technology
Soil Science &
11. Agricultural M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) M.Sc.(Ag.) ---
Chemistry
Remote Sensing &
12. Geographic M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- --- ---
Information System
13. Biotechnology M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- --- ---
14. Bioinformatics M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- --- ---
Environmental
15. M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- --- ---
Science
Agri. Business
16. MBA --- --- --- ---
Management
M.Sc.
17. Sericulture --- --- --- ---
(Sericulture)
18. Agrometeorology M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- --- ---
Nano Science &
19. M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- --- ---
Technology
20. Statistics M.Sc.(Ag.) --- --- --- ---
b) FACULTY OF HORTICULTURE
S.No. Course offered Coimbatore Madurai Periyakulam
Code: CBE MDU PKM
21. Fruit Science M.Sc. (Horticulture) --- M.Sc. (Horticulture)
22. Vegetable Science M.Sc. (Horticulture) --- M.Sc. (Horticulture)
Plantation, Spices, Medicinal
23. & Aromatic Crops
M.Sc. (Horticulture) --- ---
Floriculture & Landscape
24. M.Sc. (Horticulture) --- ---
Architecture

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c) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

S.No. Course offered Coimbatore Kumulur
Code: CBE KUM
25. Farm Machinery and M.Tech. M.Tech.
Power Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) (Agricultural Engineering)

26. Renewable Energy M.Tech. --

Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)
27. Processing and Food M.Tech. --
Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)
28. Soil and Water M.Tech. M.Tech.
Conservation (Agricultural Engineering) (Agricultural Engineering)
Engineering

d) FACULTY OF FORESTRY
S.No. Course offered Mettupalayam
Code: MTP
29. Forest Biology and Tree Improvement M.Sc. (Forestry)
30. Silviculture and Agroforestry M.Sc. (Forestry)
31. Forest Products and Utilization M.Sc. (Forestry)

e) FACULTY OF COMMUNITY SCIENCE

S.No. Course offered Madurai
Code: MDU
M.Sc. Community Science (Food and
32. Community Science (Food and Nutrition)
Nutrition)

LIST OF DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN VARIOUS CAMPUSES

a) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Mettu- Periya-
S. No Course offered Coimbatore Madurai Kumulur
palayam kulam
Code: CBE MDU MTP KUM PKM
1. Agricultural Economics Ph.D -- -- -- --
2. Entomology Ph.D Ph.D -- -- --
Agricultural Extension &
3. Ph.D Ph.D -- -- --
Communication
4. Agricultural Microbiology Ph.D -- -- -- --
5. Agronomy Ph.D Ph.D -- -- --
6. Plant Physiology Ph.D --- -- -- --
7. Genetics & Plant Breeding Ph.D Ph.D -- -- --
8. Nematology Ph.D --- -- -- --
9. Plant Pathology Ph.D Ph.D -- -- --
10. Seed Science & Technology Ph.D. -- -- -- --
Soil Science & Agricultural
11. Ph.D Ph.D -- -- --
Chemistry
12. Biotechnology Ph.D -- -- -- --
13. Environmental Science Ph.D -- -- -- --

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a) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Mettu- Periya-
S. No Course offered Coimbatore Madurai Kumulur
palayam kulam
Code: CBE MDU MTP KUM PKM
14. Agri. Business Management Ph.D -- -- -- --
15. Sericulture -- -- Ph.D -- --
16. Agrometeorology Ph.D -- -- -- --
17. Nano Science & Technology Ph.D -- -- -- --
Remote Sensing and
18. Geographic Information Ph.D - - - -
System
[

b) FACULTY OF HORTICULTURE
19. Fruit Science Ph.D -- -- -- Ph.D
20. Vegetable Science Ph.D -- -- -- Ph.D
Plantation, Spices, Medicinal
21. Ph.D -- -- -- --
& Aromatic Crops
Floriculture & Landscape
22. Ph.D -- -- -- --
Architecture

c) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Farm Machinery& Power
23. Ph.D -- -- Ph.D --
Engg.
24. Renewable Energy Engg. Ph.D -- -- -- --
25. Processing & Food Engg. Ph.D -- -- -- --
26. Soil & Water Cons. Engg. Ph.D -- -- Ph.D --

d) FACULTY OF FORESTRY
27. Forestry -- -- Ph.D -- --

e) FACULTY OF COMMUNITY SCIENCE

28. Food Science and Nutrition -- Ph.D. -- -- --
#The Course work for Ph.D. programs will be offered only at Coimbatore campus except for Forestry,
Sericulture and Community Science
4. System of education:

The pattern of instruction is choice-based credit semester system with thesis research being an
essential part of all post graduate programs.

5. Minimum academic requirement:

Master’s degree (Regular) Two years (four semesters)

Doctoral Degree (Regular) Three years (six semesters)

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6. Eligibility for Masters / Doctoral programs:

6.1 Only those students who have studied in State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)/ Colleges
affiliated to SAUs/ Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs)/ ICAR Deemed Universities/
Central Universities with Agriculture Faculty listed by ICAR/ any other institutes accredited by
NAEAB (ICAR) alone are eligible for admission to TNAU for Masters & Doctoral programs.

Masters Programs

6.2. Minimum OGPA /Aggregate requirement:

Masters Program: A candidate who has undergone course credit system with a minimum
OGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or 6.60 out of 10.00 in Bachelor’s Degree Programme can apply for
Masters Programme. However, for SC/ST candidates, minimum OGPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 in
bachelor’s degree is sufficient.

6.3 DBT Supported GAT- B M.Sc. (Agriculture) Biotechnology Program

6.3.1 Eligibility

• Qualified through GAT-B 2022 Exam conducted by Regional Centre for Biotechnology,
Faridabad, Uttar Pradesh.
• B.Sc. (Ag.) / B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture/ B.Sc. (Hort.) / B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture / B.Sc.
(Forestry) / B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry/ B.Sc. (Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture / B.Sc. (Ag.)
Biotechnology/ B.Tech. (Hort.) / B.Tech. (Ag. Biotech.) / B.Tech. (Biotech.) / B.Tech.
(Bioinformatics).
• Only those students who have studied (10+2+4 pattern of education) in State Agricultural
Universities (SAUs)/ Colleges affiliated to SAUs/ ICAR Deemed Universities/Central
Universities with Agriculture Faculty listed by ICAR/ any other institutes accredited by
NAEAB (ICAR) alone are eligible for admission to TNAU.
• A candidate who has undergone course credit system with a minimum OGPA of 3.00 out of
4.00 or 6.60 out of 10.00 (70 in case of percentage) in Bachelor’s Degree Programme can
apply for Masters Programme. However, for SC/ST candidates, minimum OGPA of 6.50 out
of 10.00 in Bachelor’s degree is sufficient.
6.3.2 Mode of Application

• Students who qualified the GAT-B Entrance Examination can apply separately through
Google Forms. Selected candidates will be admitted separately as per University Norms.

6.3.3 Mode of Selection

• Students selected under DBT, GoI sponsored program will be allotted to the Department of
Plant Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University, Coimbatore and AC & RI, Madurai.
• Students applying for DBT supported GAT-B M.Sc (Agriculture) Biotechnology Program need
NOT appear for TNAU Common PG Entrance Examination conducted by the School of Post
Graduate Studies, TNAU, Coimbatore.
• 20 seats will be reserved for the candidates qualified and selected through GAT B Entrance
Examination conducted by Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, Uttar Pradesh for

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this current academic year. The reservation policy for the GAT-B selection will be followed
subject to the approval by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS:
A minimum OGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 in Masters Programs is eligibility to apply for
Doctoral Programme.
6.4. Masters program: Graduates who have successfully completed four-year undergraduate
degree program (specified below) and awarded by any one of the State Agricultural
Universities (SAUs)/ Colleges affiliated to SAUs/Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs)/ ICAR
Deemed Universities/ Central Universities with Agriculture Faculty listed by ICAR/ any other
institutes accredited by NAEAB (ICAR) alone are eligible to apply for Masters program.
6.5. Doctoral programs: Candidates who have successfully completed four-year undergraduate
degree program and two-year Masters program (specified below) and awarded by any one
of the State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)/ Colleges affiliated to SAUs/ Central Agricultural
Universities (CAUs)/ ICAR Deemed Universities/ Central Universities with Agriculture Faculty
listed by ICAR/ any other institutes accredited by NAEAB (ICAR) alone are eligible to apply for
the doctoral program.
S. Masters degree programs and eligibility* Doctoral degree programs and eligibility*
No.
AGRICULTURE

1. Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics

B.Sc. (Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ B.Sc. M.Sc. (Ag.) in Economics/ Agricultural
(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ B.Sc. Economics / Agricultural Marketing
(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/ B.Tech. Management
(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)
Sericulture/ B.Sc. (Home. Sci.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)
Food, Nutrition and Dietetics/ B.Tech. (AIT) /
B.S. (ABM)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri Business
Management
2. Entomology Entomology
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / M.Sc. (Ag.) in Entomology/ Agricultural
B.Sc.(Hort.) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ Entomology
B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/
B.Sc.(Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture
3. Agricultural Extension and Communication Agricultural Extension &Communication
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension/
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ Extension Education/ Agricultural
B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/ Communication in Agricultural Sciences
B.Sc.(Sericulture) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture/ B.S.
(ABM)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri Business Management
4. Microbiology Agricultural Microbiology
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ M.Sc. (Ag.) in Microbiology/Agricultural
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ Microbiology
B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/
B.Tech.(Hort.)/ B.Sc.(Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)
Sericulture/ B.Tech. (Ag. Biotech) / B.Tech.
(Biotech.)

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S. Masters degree programs and eligibility* Doctoral degree programs and eligibility*
No.
5. Agronomy Agronomy
B.Sc.(Ag.) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture M.Sc.(Ag.) in Agronomy
6. Plant Physiology Plant Physiology
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / M.Sc.(Ag.) in Crop Physiology / Plant
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture / Physiology
B.Tech.(Hort.)/ B.Sc.(Forestry) / B.Sc. (Hons.)
Forestry / B.Sc.(Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)
Sericulture /B.Tech. (Ag. Biotech) /
B.Tech.(Biotech.)
7. Genetics & Plant Breeding Genetics & Plant Breeding
B.Sc. (Ag.) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ M.Sc. (Ag.) in Plant Breeding and Genetics
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ / M.Sc. (Ag.) Genetics and Plant Breeding /
B.Sc.(Forestry) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/ B.Tech. M.Sc. (Ag.) in Plant Genetic Resources
(Ag. Biotech )/ B.Tech.(Biotech.)
8. Nematology Plant Nematology
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ M.Sc.(Ag.) in Nematology /Plant
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ Nematology
B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/
B.Sc.(Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture

9. Plant Pathology Plant Pathology

B.Sc. (Ag.) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ M.Sc. (Ag.) in Plant Pathology
B.Sc.(Hort.) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/
B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/
B.Sc.(Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture
10. Seed Science and Technology Seed Science and Technology
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ M.Sc. (Ag.) in Seed Science and Technology
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/
B.Tech.(Hort.)/ B.Sc.(Forestry) / B.Sc. (Hons.)
Forestry B.Tech.(Ag. Biotech) /
B.Tech.(Biotech.)
11. Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
B.Sc.(Ag.) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ M.Sc.(Ag.) in Soil Science and Agricultural
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ Chemistry/ M.Sc.(Ag.) in Soil Science
B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry /
B.Sc.(Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture
12. Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Remote Sensing & Geographic Information
System System
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ M.Sc. (Ag.) /M.Tech. (Ag.) in Geoinformatics /
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ Remote Sensing and GIS / Soil Science and
B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/ Agricultural Chemistry / Agricultural
B.Tech.(Agrl. Engg.)/ B.Tech. (AIT)/ Meteorology,
B.Tech.(EEE)/ B.Tech.(Hort.)/ B.Sc.(Sericulture)/ M.Sc. / M. Tech. Remote Sensing
B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture/ B.Tech.(Ag. Biotech.) / (Agriculture)/ M. Tech Soil and Water
B.Tech.(Biotech.)/ B.Tech. (Bioinformatics) / BS Conservation Engineering/ Irrigation and
(ABM)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri Business Management Drainage Engineering with four years UG
farm degree
M.Sc. (Agricultural physics) with four years
UG farm degree

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S. Masters degree programs and eligibility* Doctoral degree programs and eligibility*
No.
13. Biotechnology Plant Biotechnology
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ M.Sc.(Biotechnology)/ M.Sc.(Ag.) in
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture Biotechnology/ M.Sc. Agri. Biotechnology
B.Tech.(Hort.) / B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)
Forestry/ B.Sc. (Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)
Sericulture/ B.Tech.(Ag.Biotech.) / B.Tech.
(Biotech.)/ B.Tech. (Bioinformatics) / B.Sc. (Ag.)
Biotechnology
14. Bioinformatics
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ -
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture /
B.Tech.(Hort.) / B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)
Forestry/ B.Sc. (Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)
Sericulture/ B.Tech. (Ag.Biotech.) / B.Tech.
(Biotech.)/ B.Tech. (Bioinformatics) / B.Sc. (Ag.)
Biotechnology/ B.Tech. (AIT)
15. Environmental Science Environmental Science
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ B.Sc.(Hort.) M.Sc. (Environmental science) / M.Sc. (Ag.)
/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ B.Tech.(Hort) in Environmental Science
/B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/
B.E.(Ag.)/ B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.)/ B.Sc.
(Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture/ B.Tech.
(Ag.Biotech.) / B.Tech.(Biotech.)/ B.Tech.(EEE)
16. Agri. Business Management (for MBA) Agri. Business Management
B.S. (ABM) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri Business Masters degree in Agri. Business
Management/ B.Sc. (Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Management / Business Administration
B.Sc. (Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ B.Tech.
(Hort.) / B.Sc. (Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/
B.E.(Ag.)/ B.Tech. (Agrl. Engg.)/ B.Sc. (Home
Science)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Food, Nutrition and Dietetics/
B.Tech.(AIT) / B.Tech.(EEE)/ B.Tech (FPE)/ B.Tech
(Food Technology)/ B.Tech. (Bioinformatics) / B.Sc.
(Sericulture) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture/ B.Tech. (Ag.
Biotech.)/ B.Tech.(Biotech.)
17. Sericulture Sericulture
B.Sc. (Sericulture)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture M.Sc. (Sericulture) / M.Sc. (Ag.) in
Sericulture
18. Agrometeorology Agrometeorology
B.Sc.(Ag)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ M.Sc. (Ag) in Agricultural Meteorology &
B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ Climatology/ Meteorology/M.Sc.
B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry/ Agricultural Physics
B.Tech. (AIT) / B.Tech (EEE)
19. Nano Science & Technology Nano Science & Technology
B.Sc.(Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ B.Sc(Hort.)/ M.Sc. (Ag) in Nano Science & Technology /
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ B.Sc. (Forestry)/ B.Sc. M.Tech in Agricultural Nanotechnology
(Hons.) Forestry/ B.Tech.(Hort.) / B.Tech (EEE) /
B.Sc.(Sericulture) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture/ B.Tech.
(Agrl. Engg.)/ B.Tech.(FPE) / B.Tech. (Food
Technology)/ B.Tech. (Bioinformatics.) / B.Tech.
(Ag.Biotech) / B.Tech. (Biotech.)

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S. Masters degree programs and eligibility* Doctoral degree programs and eligibility*
No.
20. Statistics ---
Any 4 years degree in Agricultural
Science or Technology program

HORTICULTURE
21. Fruit Science Fruit Science
B.Sc. (Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ M.Sc. Fruit Science/ M.Sc. (Hort.) in Fruit
B.Tech.(Hort.) / B.Sc. (Agri)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Science
Agriculture
22. Vegetable Science Vegetable Science
B.Sc. (Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ M.Sc. Vegetable Science/ M.Sc. (Hort.) in
B.Tech.(Hort.) / B.Sc. (Agri)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Vegetable Science
Agriculture

23. Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic
B.Sc. (Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ Crops
B.Tech.(Hort.) / B.Sc. (Agri)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) M.Sc. Spices Plantation, Medicinal and
Agriculture Aromatic Plants/ M.Sc. (Hort.) in Spices
Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

24. Floriculture and Landscape Architecture Floriculture and Landscape Architecture

B.Sc. (Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ B.Tech. M.Sc. Floriculture and Landscaping/ M.Sc.
(Hort.) / B.Sc. (Agri)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Hort.) in Floriculture and Landscape
Architecture

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
25. Farm Machinery and Power Engineering Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
B.Tech. (Ag.Engg.)/ B.E.(Ag.) M.Tech. (Ag.Engg.)/ M.E.(Ag.) in Farm
Machinery and Power from the institutes
specified above/IIT

26. Renewable Energy Engineering Renewable Energy Engineering

B.Tech. (Ag.Engg.)/ B.Tech.(EEE)/ B.E.(Ag) M.Tech. (Ag.Engg.)/M.E.(Ag.) in Bioenergy /
Renewable energy from the institutes
specified above/IIT

27. Processing and Food Engineering Processing and Food Engineering

B.Tech. (Ag.Engg.)/ B.Tech.(FPE) / B.Tech. (Food M.Tech. (Ag.Engg.)/M.E.(Ag.) in Processing
Technology)/ B.E.(Ag.) and Food Engineering/ M.E. in (Food Process
Engineering)/ M.Tech. (Food Process
Engineering) / M.Tech. in Agricultural
Process Engineering from the institutes
specified above/IIT

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S. Masters degree programs and eligibility* Doctoral degree programs and eligibility*
No.
28. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
B.Tech. (Ag.Engg.)/ B.E.(Ag.)/ B.Tech.(EEE) M.E. (Land and Water Management
Engineering) / M.Tech. in (Land and Water
Management Engineering) / M.Tech. (Ag.
Engg. in Environmental Engineering) /
M.Tech. (Ag.Engg.) / M.E.(Ag.) in Soil and
Water Conservation Engineering from the
institutes specified above/IIT

FORESTRY
29. Forest Biology and Tree Improvement Forestry
B.Sc. (Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry M.Sc. (Forestry)/ M.Sc. (Forestry) with
30. Silviculture and Agroforestry specializations offered by SAUs
B.Sc. (Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
31. Forest Products and Utilization
B.Sc. (Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
COMMUNITY SCIENCE
32. Food Science and Nutrition Food Science and Nutrition
B.Sc. (Home Science) / M.Sc. (Home Science)/ M.Sc. (H.Sc.) in Foods
B.Sc. (Food Science and Nutrition) / and Nutrition/ M.Sc. (Food Science and
B.Tech. (FPE)/ Nutrition) / M.Tech. (Food Process
B.Tech. (Food Science and Technology) / Engineering) / M.Tech. (Food Science and
B.Tech. (Food Technology)
Technology) / M.Sc. (Community Science)
B.Sc. (Food Nutrition and Dietetics)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Food,
Nutrition and Dietetics
Food Science & Nutrition
* Basic degree should be a Farm Science and allied subjects from SAUs.
7. Application procedure and fee details:
7.1. A candidate shall apply for only three subjects in Master programs. Separate fee is to be
remitted for each subject. Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. can apply for only one
subject.
7.2. All applicants should fill in the applications by ONLINE ONLY
(https://admissionsatpgschool.tnau.ac.in/ ) till 12.00 midnight on or before 08.08.2022 for
Masters and Doctoral programs.
i. Total amount to be paid by online in the admission portal for submitting the
application is furnished as follows:
Programs Subject Category Application Processing and Total
Fee Entrance Exam Rs.
Charges
Masters One OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC 100/- 1500/- 1600
Two OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC 100/- 3000/- 3100
Three OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC 100/- 4500/- 4600
One SC/SCA/ST 50/- 1500/- 1550
Two SC/SCA/ST 50/- 3000/- 3050
Three SC/SCA/ST 50/- 4500/- 4550
Doctoral One OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC 100/- 1500/- 1600
One SC/SCA/ST 50/- 1500/- 1550

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ii. Scanned copies of Tamil Nadu Community certificate issued by the Revenue
authorities as per G.O.(Ms).No.85 BC, MB & MW Department, Dated 29.7.2008,
G.O.(Ms).No.96 BC, MB & MW Department (BCC), dated 08.09.2008, G.O.(Ms).No.97
BC, MB & MW Department (BCC), Dated 11.9.2008, G.O.(Ms).No.37 BC, MB & MW
Department (BCC), Dated 21.5.2009, G.O.(Ms).No. 98 BC, MB & MW Department
(BCC), Dated 5.11.2009 and G.O. Ms. No.28 dated 06.04.2015 (Inclusion of
Transgender / Eunuch (Thirunangai / Aravani) in the list of Most Backward Classes) to
be uploaded.
iii. SC/ST candidates from other states should also upload scanned copy of the community
certificate issued by competent authority. BCM / MBC/ SCA Students of Tamil Nadu
should upload the scanned copy of the community certificate.
iv. The candidates seeking admission against differently abled set apart for Hearing
impaired /Orthopedically Differently Abled / Visually Impaired should produce the
recent certificate from the Medical Board of the District concerned certifying the
nature and extent of disability in percentage. Certificates obtained from an individual
Doctor will not be considered and such applications will be summarily rejected.
Further, a separate TNAU Medical Team will examine the candidates with reference to
their certificates and his/her suitability for admission to TNAU (Refer: Appendix–I)
v. A scanned copy of provisional / degree certificate showing the Class or OGPA obtained in
the qualifying degree.
vi. Scanned copies of mark list / transcript card showing details of courses undergone and
marks obtained in the qualifying degree.
vii. While submitting the applications by online, if required scanned copies (documents) are
not uploaded, then the application will be summarily rejected without any intimation.
7.3. All enquiries regarding admission process should be made only through e-mail at
[email protected]
8. Method of selection
For all Masters / Doctoral programs
8.1. Entrance examination will be conducted by ONLINE Mode. It is the responsibility of the
candidate to prepare themselves for appearing through online mode. Since, sufficient time
is provided from the date of this notification, candidates should ensure that they use
internet connection with good signal. Candidates have to login in on the specified date and
time for the entrance exam on their own expenses. Request for change in the date/time
will not be entertained.
8.2. The exact date and time of entrance exam will be published in the University website and
intimated to the candidate through email.
8.3. Entrance test with multiple choice questions from the respective subjects. Candidates
applied for three subjects should appear in the examination for all the subjects
continuously.
Eligible candidates will write the entrance test for 100 marks in three compartments
Compartment 1 General Agriculture For 15 marks
Compartment 2 Aptitude For 10 marks
Compartment 3 Specific subject For 75 marks

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8.4. General Instructions for Entrance Test are as follows

1. The entrance test will be conducted with remote video proctoring. Any Candidates
indulging in any mode of malpractices will be expelled.
2. The decision of the University to expel a candidate from the online exam cannot be
challenged.
3. If impersonation in the Entrance Test is detected at any point of time, the candidature
will be cancelled, and appropriate legal action will be taken.

8.5. All the original certificates for which scanned copies have been uploaded while filling
online application should be submitted during admission without fail. Candidates who
fail to upload certificates will not be allowed to appear in the entrance test and the
application will be rejected.

8.6. Candidates should upload Provisional Certificate or Degree certificate or Course Completion
from Registrar/ authorized signatory before appearing for the masters / doctoral
entrance examination or at least the successful completion of viva-voce certificate for
applying to Ph.D. programme from the Dean SPGS for TNAU students and for other state
students, Head of the Institution (Registrar/Controller of Examinations/Dean of the
university) without which they will not be permitted to appear in the examination. The
decision of the chairman of the admission committee is final in this regard.

8.7. Allotment of students to the constituent colleges (for course and thesis work) of Tamil
Nadu Agricultural University will be first based on the merit besides students’ preference.
The decision of the University will be final in this regard. Any recommendations shall be
viewed seriously.

8.8. Submission of Degree Certificate/ Provisional Degree Certificate is must at the time of
admission. Failing which, the candidature will be cancelled even if he/she has passed the
TNAU Entrance Examination.

8.8. Reservations
8.8.1. The reservations will be followed as per the orders of the Government of
Tamil Nadu in vogue at the time of admission.
Category Percent
Allotted
Open Competition (OC) 31.00
Backward Class (BC) 26.50
Backward Class Muslim (BCM) 3.50
Most Backward Class & Denotified Communities (MBC & DNC) 20.00*
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15.0**
Scheduled Caste – Arunthathiyars (SCA) 3.0**
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1.0

Tamil Nadu Ordinance No. 4 of 2007 published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette
Extraordinary No. 262 dt. 15.09.2007 provides for reservation in respect of annual permitted
strength in each branch or faculty for admission into educational institutions in the State including
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within the thirty percent reservation for Backward Class as provided in the 1994 Act and in 2006
Act.
*G.O. Ms. No.28 dated 06.04.2015 (Inclusion of Transgender / Eunuch (Thirunangai / Aravani) in
the list of Most Backward Classes)
** G.O. Ms. No. 50, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare (TD-2) 29.04.2009. (16% seat offered to
Arunthathiyars within the seats reserved for scheduled castes for admission in Educational
Institutions).
8.8.2. Five percent of the seats of the M.Sc. / M.Tech. and Ph.D degree programme are reserved
for differently abled candidates (Hearing impaired; Orthopaedically Differently abled and
Visually impaired).
8.8.3. Two seats are reserved for candidates belonging to Jammu and Kashmir over and above the
sanctioned strength. Students of the other states can apply under Open Competition (OC)
only. However, SC / ST candidates from other states will be considered under respective
categories on production of SC / ST certificate.
8.9. Depending on the availability of scientists and priority areas of research as per the TNAU/TN
Govt. Policies, additional 20% seats will be allotted to wait listed candidates based on merit
under self-supporting mode, if necessary. The decision of the University for allotment of the
candidates under Self Supporting mode will be final. In any case, allotment of students from
one state (other than Tamil Nadu) will not exceed 40%.
9. Admission Procedure

9.1. The candidate will be informed of their selection for admission to P.G. programme by email
or SMS only. List of selected candidates will be hosted on the University website also.
University will not be held for any responsibility for failure in delivery of e-mails or SMS.
The selected candidate should pay the prescribed fee on or before the date specified by
the Dean, School of Post Graduate Studies, failing which their names will be removed from
the selection list and the resultant vacancies will be filled up from the wait list.

9.2. The following original documents must be surrendered at the time of admission and
failure to surrender any of the documents will make the candidates ineligible for
admission.

1. Provisional / Degree certificate of Bachelor’s program for admission to Masters

degree program.
2. Provisional / Degree certificate of Masters program for admission to Doctoral degree
program
3. Transfer / Migration certificate
4. Conduct certificates: one from the Head of the Institution and two from the
Professors of the Institution where the candidate last studied.
5. Mark list/transcript card of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree as the case may be.
6. The original community certificate issued by the competent Revenue authorities
should be produced for verification. An attested copy of original community
certificate should be submitted for record.
7. A copy of the online fee payment receipt.

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9.3. Candidates who have paid the fee should register their courses on the date specified or
within seven working days (inclusive of Saturdays) from the commencement of semester
failing which the candidates will have to forfeit their admission.

9.4. Selected candidates who pay the fee on the notified date but fail to register on the
specified date or fail to inform within seven working days from the date specified for
registration are liable to forfeit all fee paid.

9.5. Candidates who discontinue after admission (or) registering the courses are not eligible for
refund of any other fees except caution money deposit.

9.6. The original certificates surrendered at the time of admission will not be returned to the
candidate till the course is completed or the candidate discontinue the course
permanently. Hence, sufficient number of copies of all the original certificates (Grade/Mark
sheet/report cards/ transfer/ conduct/provisional degree certificates) and scanned copies
of the originals should be taken by the candidates before surrendering the originals to the
University.

10. Intimation of entrance test/selection/admission

All communications regarding entrance test / selection / admission will be notified only by e-
mail or SMS and hence, candidates are requested to provide e-mail ID and mobile number
compulsorily and check their e-mails and SMS daily. Important dates/ Notification will be
hosted on TNAU website.

11. Hostel Accommodation

Limited hostel facilities are available. The University will provide accommodation to the extent
possible. Students cannot claim hostel accommodation as a matter of right on their admission
to PG programme. University reserves the right to provide/deny hostel accommodation to the
student.

12. Dispute Redressal

With regard to the interpretation of the provisions of any matter not covered in this
Information brochure, the decision of the University shall be final and binding on all the parties
concerned. Any complaints, grievances etc., related to PG Admission 2022 - 23 and academic
matters must be first referred to the Dean, School of Post Graduate Studies, Coimbatore who
will be the appellate authority with respect to such complaints/disputes. The Courts having
their jurisdiction at Coimbatore alone can adjudicate on all matters and disputes related to PG
Admission 2022 - 23 and academic matters.
13. Important: Ragging is an offence. Students indulging in ragging either inside or outside the
College will be prosecuted as per the rules.

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Check List

S. No. Particulars
1. Soft copy of the passport size photo
2. Scanned copy of the signature
3. Scanned copy of Provisional / Degree Certificate (UG certificate for Masters; UG &
Masters certificates for Ph.D. Programs)
4. Scanned copy of all Mark lists / Transcript card as a single PDF file (UG certificate for
Masters; Masters certificates for Ph.D. Programs)
5. Scanned copy of Community certificate
6. Scanned copy of Proof for Date of Birth
7. APPENDIX – I for differently abled students

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APPENDIX – I
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
POST GRADUATE ADMISSION 2022-23

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED FOR SEATS UNDER

DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSON

Name of the Candidate :

Father’s Name :

Mother’s Name :

Nature of Disability :

Contact Address :

Mobile No. :

E-mail I.D. :

Note: APPENDIX-I and Medical certificate obtained from the Competent Medical Board
certifying the nature and extent of disability with regard to his/her suitability for
admission to Professional Colleges should be submitted along with the application
form.

Place: Signature of Candidate:

Date:

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APPENDIX – II

G.O. (Ms). No. 28 BC, MB & MW Department, Dated 06.04.2015, G.O. (Ms). No. 85 BC, MB & MW
Department, Dated 29.7.2008, G.O. (Ms). No. 96 BC, MB & MW Department (BCC), Dated
08.9.2008, G.O. (Ms).No. 97 BC, MB & MW Department (BCC), Dated 11.9.2008, G.O. (Ms).No. 37
BC, MB & MW Department (BCC), Dated 21.05.2009 and G.O. (Ms). No.98 BC, MB & MW
Department (BCC), Dated 5.11.2009
CASTE CODE No. AND NAME OF CASTE
BACKWARD CLASSES (BC)
001 Agamudayar including Thozhu or Thuluva Vellala
002 Agaram Vellan Chettiar
003 Alwar, Azhavar and Alavar (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District.)
004 Servai (except Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts.)
005 Nulayar (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
006 Archakarai Vellala
007 Aryavathi (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
008 Ayira Vaisyar
009 Badagar
010 Billava
011 Bondil
012 Boyas (except Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur, Pudukottai, The Nilgiris, Salem, Namakkal
Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri Districts)
Pedda Boyar (except Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
Oddars (except Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur,
Pudukottai, Madurai,Theni and Dindigul Districts)
Kaloddars (except Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Ranathapuram, Sivaganga, Viruthunagar,
Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Pudukottai, Tiruchirappalli, Karur, Perambalur, Tirunelveli,
Thoothukudi, Salem and Namakkal Districts)
Nellorepet oddars (except Vellore and Tiruvannamalai Districts)
Sooramari oddars( except Salem and Namakkal Districts)
013 Chakkala (except Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam,
Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul and the
Nilgiris Districts)
014 Chavalakarar (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
015 Chettu or Chetty (including Kottar Chetty, Elur Chetty, Pathira Chetty, Valayal
Chetty,Pudukadai Chetty ) (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli
District)
016 Chowdry
016(A) Converts to Christianity from Scheduled Castes irrespective of the generation of conversion
for the purpose of reservation of seats in Educational Institutions and for seats in Public
Services.
016(B) C.S.I formerly S.I.U.C (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
017 Donga Dasaris (except Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Trichirapalli, Karur, Perambalur,
Pudukottai, Chennai, Salem and Namakkal Districts).
018 Devangar, Sedar
019 Dombs (except Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli, Karur and Perambalur Districts)
Dommars (except Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Vellore and
Thiruvannamalai Districts)
020 Enadi

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021 Ezhavathy (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
022 Ezhuthachar (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
023 Ezhuva (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
024 Gangavar
025 Gavara, Gavarai and Vadugar (Vaduvar) (other than Kamma, Kapu, Balija and Reddi)
026 Gounder
027 Gowda (including Gammala, Kalali and Anuppa Gounder)
028 Hegde
029 Idiga
030 IllathuPillaimar, Illuvar, Ezhuvar and Illathar
031 Jhetty
032 Jogis (Except Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Madurai, Theni,Dindigul, Cuddalore, Villupuram,
Vellore and Tiruvannamalai Districts)
033 Kabbera
034 Kaikolar, Sengunthar
035 Kaladi (except Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul,
Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli, Karur and Perambalur
Districts)
036 Kalari Kurup including Kalari Panicker (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
037 Kalingi
038 Kallar, Easanattu Kallar,
Gandharva Kottai Kallars (except Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Pudukottai
Districts)
Kootappal Kallars (except Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli, Karur and Perambalur Districts)
Piramalai Kallars (except Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Madurai, Theni,
Dindigul, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur Districts),
Periyasooriyur Kallars (except Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
039 Kallar Kula Thondaman
040 Kalveli Gounder
041 Kambar
042 Kammalar or Viswakarma, Viswakarmala (including Thattar, Porkollar, Kannar, Karumar,
Kollar, Thacher, Kal Thacher, Kamsala and Viswa brahmin)
043 Kani, Kanisu, Kaniyar Panicker
044 Kaniyala Vellalar
045 Kannada Saineegar, Kannadiyar (Through out the State) and
Dapalanjika (Coimbatore, Erode and The Nilgiris Districts)
046 Kannadiya Naidu
047 Karpoora Chettiar
048 Karuneegar (Seer Karuneegar, Sri Karuneegar, Sarattu Kaneegar, Kaikatti Karuneegar,
Mathuvazhi Kanakkar, Sozhi Kanakkar, and Sunnambu Karuneegar)
049 Kasukkara Chettiar
050 Katesar, Pattamkatti
051 Kavuthiyar
052 Kerala Mudali
053 Kharvi
054 Khatri
055 Kongu Vaishnava
056 Kongu Vellalars (including Vellala Gounder, Nattu Gounder, Narambukkatti Gounder,
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Padaithalai Gounder, Chendalai Gounder, Pavalankatti Vellala Gounder, Palavellala Gounder,

Sanku Vellala Gounder and Rathinagiri Gounder)
057 KoppalaVelama
058 Koteyar
059 Krishnanvaka (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
060 Kudikara Vellalar
061 Kudumbi (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
062 Kuga Vellalar
063 Kunchidigar
063(A) Latin Catholics except Latin Catholic Vannar in Kanniyakumari District
063(B) Latin Catholics in Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District
064 Lambadi
065 Lingayat (Jangama)
066 Mahratta (Non-Brahmin) (including Namdev Mahratta)
067 Malayar
068 Male
069 Maniagar
070 Maravars (except Thanjavur, Nagapattinum, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram,
Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Toothukudi Districts)
Karumaravars Appanad Kondayam kottai Maravar (except Sivaganga,Virudhunagar,
Ramanathapuram, Madurai, Theni and Dindigul Districts)
Sembanad Maravars (except Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, and Ramanathapuram Districts)
071 Moondrumandai Enbathunalu (84) Ur Sozhia Vellalar
072 Mooppan
073 Muthuraja, Muthuracha, Muttiriyar, Mutharaiyar
074 Nadar, Shanar and Gramani
075 Nagaram
076 Naikkar (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
077 Nangudi Vellalar
078 Nanjil Mudali (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
079 Odar (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
080 Odiya
081 Oottruvalanattu Vellalar
082 O.P.S Vellalar
083 Ovachar
084 Paiyur Kotta Vellalar
085 Pamulu
086 Panar (except in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District where
the community is a Scheduled Caste)
086(A) Pandiya Vellalar
087 - OMITTED -
088 Kathikarar in Kanniyakumari District
089 Pannirandam Chettiar or Uthama Chettiar
090 Parkavakulam (including Surithimar, Nathamar, Malayamar, Moopanar and Nainar)
091 Perike (including Perike Balija)
092 Perumkollar (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
093 Podikara Vellalar
094 Pooluva Gounder
095 Poraya
096 Pulavar (in Coimbatore and Erode Districts)
097 Pulluvar or Pooluvar

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098 Pusala
099 Reddy (Ganjam)
100 Sadhu Chetty (including Telugu Chetty, Twenty four Manai Telugu Chetty)
101 Sakkaravar or Kavathi (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
102 Salivagana
103 Saliyar, Padmasaliyar, Pattusaliyar, Pattariyar, and Adhaviyar
104 Savalakkarar
105 Senaithalaivar, Senaikudiyar and Illaivaniar
105(A) Serakula Vellalar
106 Sourashtra (Patnulkarar)
107 Sozhiavellalar (including Sozha Vellalar, Vetrilaikarar, Kodikalkarar and Keeraikarar)
108 Srisayar
109 Sundaram Chetty
110 Thogatta Veerakshatriya
111 Tholkollar (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
112 Tholuva Naicker and Vetalakara Naicker
113 Thoraiyar
114 Thoriyar
115 Ukkirakula Kshatriya Naicker
116 Uppara, Uppillia and Sagara
117 Urali Gounder (except Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai District) and Orudaya
Gounder or Oorudaya Gounder (in Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Coimbatore, Erode,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur, Pudukottai, Salem and Namakkal Districts)
118 Urikkara Nayakkar
118(A) Virakodi Vellala
119 Vallambar
119(A) Vallanattu Chettiar
120 Valmiki
121 Vaniyar, Vania Chettiar (including Gandla, Ganika, Telikula and Chekkalar)
122 Veduvar and Vedar (except in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli
District where the community is a Scheduled Castes)
123 Veerasaiva (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
124 Velar
125 Vellan Chettiar
126 Veluthodathu Nair (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
127 Vokkaligar (including Vakkaligar, Okkaligar, Kappiliyar, Kappiliya, Okkaliga Gowda, Okkaliya-
Gowda, Okkaliya- Gowder
128 Wynad Chetty (The Nilgiris District)
129 Yadhava (including Idaiyar, Telugu Speaking Idaiyar known as Vaduga Ayar or Vaduga Idaiyar
or Golla and Asthanthra Golla )
130 Yavana
131 Yerukula
132 Orphans and destitute children who have lost their parents before reaching the age of ten
and are destitutes; and who have nobody else to take care of them either by law or custom;
and also who are admitted into any of the schools or orphanages run by the Government or
recognized by the Government.
369A Converts to Christianity from any Hindu Backward Classes Community or Most Backward
Classes Community (except the Converts to Christianity from Meenavar, Parvatharajakulam,
Pattanavar, Sembadavar, Mukkuvar or Mukayar and Paravar) or Denotified Communities

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BACKWARD CLASSES MUSLIMS (BCM)

133 Ansar
134 Dekkani Muslims
135 Dudekula
136 Labbais including Rowthar and Marakayar (whether their spoken language is Tamil or Urdu)
137 Mapilla
138 Sheik
139 Syed

MOST BACKWARD CLASSES (MBC)

001 Ambalakarar
002 Andipandaram
002(A) Arayar (in Kanniyakumari District)
003 Bestha, Siviar
004 Bhatraju (other than Kshatriya Raju)
005 Boyar, Oddar
006 Dasari
007 Dommara
008 Eravallar (except in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District where
the community is a Scheduled Tribe)
009 Isaivellalar
010 Jambuvanodai
011 Jangam
012 Jogi
013 Kongu Chettiar (in Coimbatore and Erode Districts only)
014 Koracha
015 Kulala (including Kuyavar and Kumbarar)
016 Kunnuvar Mannadi
017 Kurumba
018 Kuruhini Chetty
018(A) Latin Catholic Christian Vannar (in Kanniyakumari District)
019 Maruthuvar, Navithar, Mangala, Velakattalavar, Velakatalanair and Pronopakari
020 Mond Golla
021 Moundadan Chetty
022 Mahendra, Medara
023 Mutlakampatti
024 Narikoravar
025 Nokkar
025(A) Panisaivan / Panisivan
026 Vanniakula Kshatriya (including Vanniyar, Vanniya, Vannia Gounder, Gounder or Kander,
Padayachi, Palli and Agnikula Kshatriya )

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027 Paravar (except in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District where
the Community is a Scheduled Caste)
027(A) Paravar converted to Christianity including the Paravar converts to Christianity of
Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk in Tirunelveli District
028 Meenavar (Parvatharajakulam, Pattanavar, Sembadavar) (including converts to Christianity)
029 Mukkuvar or Mukayar (including converts to Christianity)
030 Punnan Vettuva Gounder
031 Pannayar (other than Kathikarar in Kanniyakumari District)
032 Sathatha Srivaishnava (including Sathani, Chattadi and Chattada Srivaishnava )
033 Sozhia Chetty
034 Telugupatty Chetty
035 Thottia Naicker (including Rajakambalam, Gollavar, Sillavar, Thockalavar, Thozhuva Naicker
and Erragollar)
036 Thondaman
036(A) Thoraiyar (The Nilgiris)
036(B) Thoraiyar (Plains)
036(C) Transgender or Eunuch (Thirunangai or Aravani)
037 Valaiyar (including Chettinad Valayars)
038 Vannar (Salavai Thozhilalar) (including Agasa, Madivala, Ekali, Rajakula, Veluthadar and
Rajaka) (except in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District where
the community is a Scheduled Caste)
039 Vettaikarar
040 Vettuva Gounder
041 Yogeeswarar

DENOTIFIED COMMUNITIES (DNC)

042 Attur Kilnad Koravars (Salem, Namakkal, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram,

Sivaganga and Virudhunagar Districts)
043 Attur Melnad Koravars (Salem and Namakkal District)
044 Appanad Kondayam kottai Maravar (Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram,Madurai,
Theni and Dindigul Districts)
045 Ambalakarar (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and
Pudukottai Districts)
046 Ambalakkarar (Suriyanur, Tiruchirapalli District)
047 Boyas (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur, Pudukottai, The Nilgiris, Salem,
NamakkalDharmapuri and Krishnagiri Districts)
048 Battu Turkas
049 C.K Koravars (Cuddalore and Villupuram Districts)
050 Chakkala (Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur,Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul and The Nilgiris
Districts)
051 Changyampudi Koravars (Vellore and Tiruvannamalai Districts)
052 Chettinad Valayars (Sivaganga, Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram Districts)

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053 Dombs (Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli, Karur and Perambalur Districts)

054 Dobba Koravars (Salem and Namakkal Districts)
055 Dommars (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Vellore and Tiruvannamalai
Districts)
056 Donga Boya
057 Donga Ur.Korachas
058 Devagudi Talayaris
059 Dobbai Korachas (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
060 Dabi Koravars (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur,
Pudukottai, Vellore and Tiruvannamalai Districts)
061 Donga Dasaris (Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur, Pudukottai,
Chennai, Salem and Namakkal Districts)
062 Gorrela Dodda Boya
063 Gudu Dasaris
064 Gandarvakottai Koravars (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur, Pudukottai Cuddalore and Villupuram Districts)
065 Gandarvakottai Kallars (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Pudukottai Districts)
066 Inji Koravars (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and
Pudukottai Districts)
067 Jogis (Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chennai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Vellore and
Tiruvannamalai Districts)
068 Jambavanodai
069 Kaladis (Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli, Karur and Perambalur Districts)
070 Kal Oddars (Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar,
Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Salem and Namakkal Districts)
071 Koravars (Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar,
Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Thiravarur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur,
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Chennai, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul and The Nilgiris Districts)
072 Kalinji Dabikoravars (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Pudukottai Districts)
073 Kootappal Kallars (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
074 Kala Koravars (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and
Pudukottai Districts)
075 Kalavathila Boyas
076 Kepmaris (Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli, Karur and Perambalur
Districts)
077 Maravars (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga,
Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Toothukudi Districts)
078 Monda Koravars
079 Monda Golla (Salem and Namakkal Districts)
080 Mutlakampatti (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
081 Nokkars (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
082 Nellorepet Oddars (Vellore and Tiruvannamalai Districts)

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083 Oddars (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur, Pudukottai,

Madurai, Theni and Dindigul Districts)
084 Pedda Boyas (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
085 Ponnai Koravars (Vellore and Tiruvannamalai Districts)
086 Piramalai Kallars (Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul,
Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur Districts)
087 Peria Suriyur Kallars (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
088 Padayachi (Vellayan Kuppam in Cuddalore District and Tennore in Tiruchirapalli District)
089 Punnan Vettuva Gounder (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
090 Servai (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
091 Salem Melnad Koravars (Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Coimbatore, Erode, Pudukottai,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur, Salem, Namakkal, Vellore and Tiruvannamalai Districts)
092 Salem Uppu Koravars (Salem and Namakkal Districts)
093 Sakkaraithamadai Koravars (Vellore and Tiruvannamalai Districts)
094 Saranga Palli Koravars
095 Sooramari Oddars (Salem and Namakkal Districts)
096 Sembanad Maravars (Sivaganga, Virudunagar and Ramanathapuram Districts)
097 Thalli Koravars (Salem and Namakkal Districts)
098 Telungapattti Chettis (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
099 Thottia Naickers (Sivaganga, Virudunagar, Ramanathapuram, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur,
Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur, Pudukottai,
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Salem, Namakkal, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Coimbatore and Erode
Districts)
100 Thogamalai Koravars or Kepmaris (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
101 Uppukoravars or Settipalli Koravars (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai,
Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Vellore and Tiruvannamalai Districts)
102 Urali Gounders (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
103 Wayalpad or Nawalpeta Korachas
104 Vaduvarpatti Koravars (Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudunagar,
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
105 Valayars (Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur, Pudukottai, Erode and
Coimbatore Districts)
106 Vettaikarar (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Pudukottai Districts)
107 Vetta Koravars (Salem and Namakkal Districts)
108 Varaganeri Koravars (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)
109 Vettuva Gounder (Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts)

SCHEDULED CASTES (SC)

000 Scheduled Castes other than Tamil Nadu

001 Adi Andhra : SCA
002 Adi Dravida
003 Adi Karnataka
004 Ajila

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005 Arunthathiyar: SCA

006 Ayyanavar in Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
007 Baira
008 Bakude
009 Bandi
010 Bellara
011 Bharatar (in Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
012 Chakkilliyan : SCA
013 Chalavadi
014 Chamar, Muchi
015 Chandala
016 Cheruman
017 Devendrakulathan
018 Dom, Dombara, Paidi, Pane
019 Domban
020 Godagali
021 Godda
022 Gosangi
023 Holeya
024 Jaggali
025 Jambuvulu
026 Kadaiyan
027 Kakkalan (in Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
028 Kalladi
029 Kanakkan Padanna (The Nilgiris District)
030 Karimpalan
031 Kavara (Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
032 Koliyan
033 Koosa
034 Koottan, Koodan (Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
035 Kudumban
036 Kuravan, Sidhanar
037 Madari : SCA
038 Madiga : SCA
039 Maila
040 Mala
041 Mannan (Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
042 Mavilan
043 Moger
044 Mundala
045 Nayakeyava
046 Nayadi

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047 Padanan (Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)

048 Pagadai: SCA
049 Pallan
050 Palluvan
051 Pambada
052 Panan (Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
053 Panchama
054 Pannadi
055 Panniandi
056 Paraiyan, Parayan, Sambavar
057 Paravan (Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
058 Pathiyan, Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
059 Pulayan, Cheramar
060 Puthirai Vannan
061 Raneyar
062 Samagara
063 Samban
064 Sapari
065 Semman
066 Thandan (Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
067 Thoti : SCA
068 Tiruvalluvar
069 Vallon
070 Valluvan
071 Vannan(Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
072 Vathiriyan
073 Velan
074 Vetan (Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
075 Vettiyan
076 Vettuvan (Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)

SCHEDULED TRIBES (ST)

000 Scheduled Tribes other than Tamil Nadu

001 Adiyan
002 Aranadan
003 Eravallan
004 lrular
005 Kadar
006 Kammara (excluding Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
007 Kanikaran, Kanikkar (Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
008 Kaniyan, Kanyan

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009 Kattunayakan
010 Kochu Velan
011 Konda Kapus
012 Kondareddis
013 Koraga
014 Kota (excluding Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
015 Kudiya, Melakudi
016 Kurichchan
017 Kurumbas (The Nilgiris District)
018 Kurumans
019 Maha Malasar
020 Malai Arayan
021 Malai pandaram
022 Malai Vedan
023 Malakkuravan
024 Malasar
025 Malayali (Dharmapuri, North Arcot, Pudukottai, Salem, South Arcot and Tiruchirapalli
Districts)
026 Malayekani
027 Mannan
028 Mudugar, Muduvan
029 Muthuvan
030 Pallayan
031 Palliyan
032 Palliyar
033 Paniyan
034 Sholaga
035 Toda (excluding Kanyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
036 Uraly

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