The Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. Below are the details regarding admission, ranking, steps to check results, courses, and fees.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/teacher fellowship or have passed the M.Phil. program are exempt from the entrance test.
Admission Procedure:
Entrance Test: Candidates who do not qualify for the above exemptions must appear for an entrance test conducted by the university.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates based on the entrance test or exempted categories will be called for an interview.
Application Process:
Applications are typically submitted online through the official CUTN website.
Required documents include academic transcripts, proof of eligibility, and a research proposal.
CUTN is a relatively new university established in 2009. While it may not feature prominently in national or international rankings, it is recognized for its focus on research and academic excellence in various fields.
Entrance Test Results:
Visit the official CUTN website.
Navigate to the "Admissions" or "Results" section.
Click on the link for Ph.D. Entrance Test Results.
Enter your roll number or other required details to view your result.
Interview Results:
After the interview process, the final list of selected candidates is usually published on the CUTN website.
Follow the same steps as above to check the interview results.
CUTN offers Ph.D. programs in various disciplines, including but not limited to:
Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Life Sciences, etc.
Social Sciences: Economics, Sociology, Political Science, etc.
Humanities: English, Tamil, History, etc.
Management Studies: Business Administration, etc.
The fee structure for Ph.D. programs at CUTN is generally affordable, with variations based on the category of the student (General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD). Below is an approximate breakdown:
Tuition Fees: ?10,000 - ?20,000 per annum
Other Fees: (Library, Laboratory, etc.): ?5,000 - ?10,000 per annum
Hostel Fees: ?15,000 - ?25,000 per annum (if applicable)
Caution Deposit: ?5,000 (refundable)
Note: Fees are subject to change, and candidates are advised to check the official CUTN website for the most current fee structure.
For more details, prospective candidates can contact the university directly:
Address: Central University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi, Thiruvarur - 610 005, Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: +91-4366-277230
Email: registrar@cutn.ac.in
Website: www.cutn.ac.in