🎓 CUTN Ph.D. Admission 2026-27

Central University of Tamil Nadu | Full-Time & Part-Time Ph.D. Programmes

📢 Applications are invited for Ph.D. Admission for the Academic Year 2026-2027.
📅 Important Dates
Registration Starts25 August 2026
Last Date to Apply06 September 2026
Academic Session2026-2027
🎓 Programme Details
  • University: Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN)
  • Programme: Ph.D. Admission 2026-2027
  • Mode: Full-Time & Part-Time
  • Admission Categories: Entrance Examination Category & Exempted Category
  • Total Intake: 375 Seats
✅ Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying under the Entrance Examination Category should check detailed eligibility criteria on the official university website.


  • Two-year/Four-semester Master's Degree after a three-year Bachelor's Programme with at least 55% marks.
  • One-year/Two-semester Master's Degree after a four-year Bachelor's Programme with at least 55% marks.
  • Four-year Bachelor's Degree with at least 75% aggregate marks.
  • OR M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks.
⭐ Exempted Category

Candidates qualifying through eligible JRF or national-level test categories may be considered for interview as per university rules.

  • UGC JRF
  • CSIR-UGC NET JRF
  • JRF from Government Agencies
  • NET
  • GATE
  • CEED
💰 Application Fee
CategoryApplication Fee
GEN / OBC / EWS₹2360/- (Including GST)
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender₹1770/- (Including GST)

⚠️ The application fee is Non-Refundable.

📚 Ph.D. Departments / Available Seats
S.No.DepartmentSeats Mentioned
1Applied Psychology2
2Biotechnology34
3Chemistry11
4Commerce16
5Computer Science16
6Economics29
7Education20
8English Studies4
9EPH15
10Geography8
11Geology20
12Hindi12
13History13
14Horticulture10
15Law13
16Library & Information Science12
17Management9
18Materials Science5
19Mathematics16
20Media & Communication4
21Microbiology15
22Music9
23Physical Education & Sports18
24Physics29
25Social Work11
26Statistics17
27Applied Mathematics4
28Tamil12
29THM1

🎯 Total Intake: 375 Seats

📝 How to Apply?
  1. Visit the official online application portal.
  2. Complete registration.
  3. Fill in the application form carefully.
  4. Upload required documents.
  5. Pay the applicable fee.
  6. Submit before the deadline.
🔗 Important Links
📝 Apply Online View Notification 🌐 Official Website