Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, is a Tamil Nadu state agricultural university established in 1971 under the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Act, 1971, formed from the merger of the Agricultural College and Research Institute campuses at Coimbatore and Madurai. TNAU is accredited by ICAR, valid 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028, and operates ten constituent colleges spanning agriculture, horticulture, forestry, agricultural engineering, home science, veterinary science, and fisheries, alongside 28 affiliated colleges across Tamil Nadu.
The university ranked 6th nationally in NIRF 2025 Agriculture and Allied Sectors (score 67.06) and 88th in NIRF 2025 Overall (score 50.03), both checked directly against nirfindia.org.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971, under the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Act, 1971 |
| Type | Tamil Nadu state agricultural university |
| Location | Lawley Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Accreditation | ICAR-accredited, valid 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028 |
| NIRF 2025 | Agriculture and Allied Sectors rank 6 (score 67.06); Overall rank 88 (score 50.03) |
| Constituent colleges | 10, including Agricultural College and Research Institute (Coimbatore, Madurai, Killikulam), Madras Veterinary College, Forest College and Research Institute |
| Affiliated colleges | 28 |
| Own entrance route | Tamil Nadu-domicile candidates admitted via TNAU counselling on Class 12 marks |
TNAU's ten constituent colleges include the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Coimbatore, Madurai, and Killikulam; the Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Trichy; the Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam; the Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam; the Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur; the Home Science College and Research Institute, Madurai; Madras Veterinary College; and the Fisheries Science College, Thoothukudi. A further 28 affiliated colleges, including several private agricultural and horticultural colleges, extend TNAU-affiliated degree programmes across Tamil Nadu.
Admission for Tamil Nadu-domicile candidates runs through TNAU's own counselling based on Class 12 marks, with no separate entrance test. Candidates from other states must qualify through ICAR AIEEA-UG, the national entrance exam for agricultural universities.
| Applicant category | Admission route |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu domicile | TNAU counselling, based on Class 12 marks |
| Other states | ICAR AIEEA-UG score |
TNAU's most recent detailed official notification found is its 2025-26 UG and Diploma admission press note, via the portal tnau.ucanapply.com. A 2026-27-specific press note with confirmed dates could not be located, and secondary sources disagree by weeks to months on the 2026-27 window. Candidates should check tnau.ucanapply.com directly for the current cycle's dates.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University ranked 6th nationally in NIRF 2025 Agriculture and Allied Sectors (score 67.06) and 88th in NIRF 2025 Overall (score 50.03), both checked directly against nirfindia.org. The university is ICAR-accredited, valid through 31 March 2028; its own official pages carry no separate NAAC grade.
Ranked 6th nationally in NIRF 2025 Agriculture and Allied Sectors, among India's leading agricultural universities
Ten constituent colleges covering agriculture, horticulture, forestry, agricultural engineering, veterinary science, home science, and fisheries
28 affiliated colleges across Tamil Nadu extend TNAU's degree programmes statewide
Currently valid through 31 March 2028
Tamil Nadu-domicile candidates are admitted via TNAU's own counselling on Class 12 marks; candidates from other states apply through ICAR AIEEA-UG
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Agriculture | 2025 | #6 |
| NIRF | State Public University | 2025 | #42 |
| NIRF | University | 2025 | #73 |
| NIRF | Overall | 2025 | #88 |
| NIRF | Agriculture | 2024 | #6 |
| NIRF | State Public University | 2024 | #49 |
| NIRF | University | 2024 | #84 |
| NIRF | Agriculture | 2023 | #5 |
| NIRF | University | 2023 | #72 |
| NIRF | Overall | 2023 | #93 |
No independently verifiable, individually sourced notable alumni could be confirmed for this institution at the time of writing. This section is left out rather than populated with unconfirmed names.
4 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) | — | — | — | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | — | — | — | — | — |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | — | — | — | — |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | Agribusiness Management | — | 30 | — | — |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
