Welcome to The Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, a hub of academic excellence and innovation. Our institution takes immense pride in its 13 Schools, with 28 dynamic Departments that foster a diverse and enriching learning environment. Our commitment to comprehensive education is evident in the vast array of 64 academic programmes we offer, tailored to cater to different interests and aspirations. Among these are 29 research programmes, 22 specialized programmes, 6 integrated programmes, 2 undergraduate programmes, and several PG diploma courses. Through strategic collaborations with prestigious institutions such as the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore, and the Salim Ali Center for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) in Coimbatore, CUTN extends its academic reach even further, providing undergraduate and postgraduate programs through industrial and institutional partnerships.Moreover, the Central University of Tamil Nadu houses a Community College, providing B.Voc Programmes, along with various certificate and diploma programmes to cater to diverse educational needs.

The classrooms at CUTN, Tiruvarur are wide, spacious, well furnished and well ventilated to ensure a comfortable environment for learning. CUTN, Tiruvarur owns a well-equipped library with a rich collection of books, reference books, journals, periodicals, and other academic resources.

Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Admission Process

Central University of Tamil Nadu Admission Procedure for Doctoral Courses

• Aspirants must qualify National Level Fellowship Examinations like UGC-CSIR -JRF/UGC-JRF.

•  Aspirants who have not appeared for National Level Fellowship Examinations must appear for CUCET.

• Aspirants who have qualified in the National Level Fellowship Examinations need not appear for CUCET and directly appear for the interview.

• The final admissions are offered on the basis of performance in the qualifying examination, interview, seat allotment, verification of documents and payment of admission fees.

Central University of Tamil Nadu Documents Required

• Copy of Central Universities Common Entrance Test scorecard.

• 4 passport size photographs.

• Original documents (degree and marksheets) of all academic qualifications i.e. 10th, 12th, graduation, post graduation etc. 

• One set of photocopies of all original relevant documents.

• Transfer Certificate.

• Category certificate.

Students pursuing any of CUTN’s courses get the opportunity to participate in its recruitment drive. The CUTN placement is conducted every year by the university’s placement cell, wherein they ensure to bring about the best companies for the students. According to NIRF data 2022 of Central University of Tamil Nadu, the highest median salary for PG students was as high as Rs 900,000 in 2020. For five-year Integrated courses, the students cracked the highest median salary of Rs 3,30,000 during Central University of Tamil Nadu placements 2021. The detailed information about CUTN placements over the year is mentioned below.

Given below is the detail of rewards given under the Central Sector Scholarship scheme. An annual scholarship amount of INR 10,000 for 1st three years of graduation. In case of a 5-year integrated course (professional studies), INR 20,000 per year is given to students during the 4th and 5th years of study

Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Facilities

Central University of Tamil Nadu offers a wide range of facilities and infrastructure to its students. Central University of Tamil Nadu facilities include a well-equipped library with a rich collection of books, printed and electronic journals, health care centre to provide emergency treatment to students, faculty members and staffers of the university. The college has a world class IT infrastructure facility, sports ground for the physical and mental well being of the students. Central University of Tamil Nadu facilities also include separate mess for girls and boys, two restaurants and a cafeteria, post office and a branch of SBI functioning in the campus. The campus also has separate hostels for boys and girls, married and unmarried research scholars. The details of all the Central University of Tamil Nadu facilities are given below.


Library
The library at CUTN has a large library with books, magazines, and electronic resources. The library has 42,000 books, 114 CDs/DVDs, and 200 printed journals in its collection. With the help of UGC-INFONET, e-Shodh Sindhu, J-Gate, and JSTOR, users can browse over 6000 online electronic journals. The library is fully digital, with self-check-in and check-out facilities. It offers quick access to Open Library services such as Swayam Prabha, e-pathshala, IndiaStat, and DOAJ.


Sports
The institution has a well-established sports ground for students. A sports complex comprising volleyball, basketball and lawn tennis courts; athletic-standard tracks; a cricket ground; and an indoor sports complex with badminton courts and table tennis facilities is under construction.


I.T Infrastructure
The CUTN Data Centre uses optical fibre to provide super high-speed internet to academic and administrative buildings, libraries, and hostels. It also partners with state-of-the-art software providers to manage servers that offer internet facilities for administration, enrollment, examinations, library, e-resources, institutional email, and research. A LAN network infrastructure also provides reliable and flexible internet access for CUTN employees, students, and computer labs with gigabit ethernet bandwidth.


Medical/Hospital
The institution has a health centre that provides emergency services to university students, teachers, and staff, as well as the general population living in and around Thiruvarur's Neelakudi and Nagakudi villages. The CUTN Health Centre has a clinic that can conduct blood, liver, and renal function studies. An ambulance, four qualified doctors, and three staffers and an assistant nurse are available at CUTN's Health Centre to cater to any kind of emergency round the clock.


Guest Room/Waiting Room
CUTN Guest House is situated in residential campus of CUTN, opposite to the residence to the Vice-Chancellor. CUTN Residential campus is barely 3 km from the Thiruvarur- Mayiladuthurai high road. These Guest Houses are primarily meant for official guests of CUTN, Members of Selection Committees, Boards of Studies, Examiners, Experts for viva-voce for Ph.D. and other classes, visiting faculties and scholars, invited participants of Seminars / Workshops/ Symposia / Conferences / Training Programs organized by the University, Centers and Departments and at times for guests of CUTN teaching staffs and guests of CUTN non-teaching staff, parents/ guardians of students, subjected to availability. Presently, the guest house accommodation is provided to the guests in two independent blocks containing 3 bedrooms, each. The Facilities in each guest house block include a common hall, kitchen, dining hall and independent vehicle parking shed. However, Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are being served only in the main block. Each bedroom is furnished with two beds, one LCD TV, AC and other basic furniture. The Guesthouse provides safe and clean surrounding and is managed by professional and helpful staffs who attend to our guests at all hours. Provisions of roof garden and Wi-Fi are being made.


Auditorium
The CUTN Multipurpose Hall (MP hall) may be booked for internal purposes i.e. for events organized by the employees and/or students of CUTN.


Gym
Separate gyms with modern equipment are available to the boys and girls of the university in their respective hostels.


Cafeteria
CUTN has separate mess facilities for boys and girls. It also has separate canteen facilities. The campus also has two restaurants, one cafeteria and a snacks bar.


Transport Facility
The university provides bus facilities within the campus throughout the day. Buses also ply to nearby places like Kangalancherry for the benefits of the student.


Banks/ATMs
The campus has a post office and a branch of State Bank of India functional on all working days. ATM facilities are also available in the campus.


Boys Hostel
The campus has a variety of hostels and residential complexes to accommodate scholars, faculty members and students. The institution has separate hostels for boys and girls, married and unmarried research scholars. The boys hostel has all the necessary amenities for the benefit of the students.


Girls Hostel
The institution has separate hostels for boys and girls. The girls hostel has all the amenities necessary for the smooth running of the hostel. It also has CCTV coverage and 24*7 security for the benefit of the students.

Transport

To reach the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), located in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, you can follow these detailed directions based on common modes of transportation:

By Air:The nearest major airport to Thiruvarur is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), which is approximately 130 kilometers away from the university. From the airport, you can choose from the following options: – Taxi: You can hire a pre-paid taxi or a ride-sharing service from the airport to Thiruvarur. The journey takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic.

Bus: Regular buses operate from Tiruchirappalli to Thiruvarur. You have the option to either take a direct bus to Thiruvarur Bus Stand or travel to Thanjavur first and then catch a connecting bus to Thiruvarur. From there, you can continue your journey to the university by hiring an auto-rickshaw or taxi.

By Train:Thiruvarur Junction is the nearest railway station to the Central University of Tamil Nadu. It is well-connected to major cities in India. Once you arrive at Thiruvarur Junction, you have the following options to reach the university: –

 Auto-rickshaw: Auto-rickshaws are readily available at the railway station. You can hire one to take you directly to the university camp– Using public transport, you can reach the university from the Old Thiruvarur Bus Stand, which is situated close to the railway station. First, board a local bus headed towards Myladuthurai or Nanilam, and disembark at Kangalancheri bus stop. From there, you have the option to either take an auto-rickshaw directly to the university or enjoy a picturesque 3-kilometer walk along the river Vattaru, to reach the university.