तिमलनाडु के ीय िव विव ालय

(संसद ारा पा रत अिधिनयम 2009 के अंतगत थािपत)

(Established by an Act of Parliament, 2009)

नील कु ड़ी प रसर|Neelakudi Campus कं गला चेरी|Kangalancherry ित वा र/Thiruvarur - 610 005.
तिमलनाडु |TAMIL NADU |Email: admissions@cutn.ac.in |Fax: 04366 277 222
Phone: 04366 277337 / 277261

ADMISSIONS 2020-2021
INTEGRATED M. Sc. PROGRAMMES (FIVE-YEAR)

Degree Subject Eligibility Criterion Intake

A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60%
Integrated 30 +
Chemistry marks (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology/ Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology) for General
M.Sc. 3(EWS)
Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60% marks
Integrated Life 30 +
(Biology, Physics & Chemistry) for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50%
M.Sc. Sciences 3(EWS)
marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60% marks
Integrated 30 +
Mathematics (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) for general category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and
M.Sc. 3(EWS)
50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60% marks
Integrated 30 +
Physics (Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry) for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and
M.Sc. 3(EWS)
50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with Economics
/Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subject at the Hr. Secondary level with 60% marks in aggregate for
Integrated General Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates. 30 +
Economics* 3(EWS)
MA The students will undergo first three years of study at CUTN campus and the rest of the two years
either at CUTN campus or at MSE, Chennai as per their choice. The allotment of specialisation at
MSE is based on their CGPA during the first three years of study at CUTN.

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 INTEGRATED B.Sc. B.Ed. PROGRAMME (FOUR-YEAR)
A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60% marks
(Mathematics /Statistics, Physics and Chemistry) for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non- 50 +
Integrated
Mathematics creamy layer) and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates. The candidates should not have completed 20 5(EWS)
B.Sc. B.Ed.
years of age as on 01.07.2020. Candidates who are appearing in March 2020 qualifying examination are
also eligible to apply
TWO YEAR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Intake
Degree Subject Eligibility Criterion

Library and Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks for General Category, 45% 15 +
M.Lib.I.Sc. Information marks OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and 40% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate level. 2(EWS)
Science

Graduates in commerce from a recognized University with a minimum of 55 % marks. 50% marks OBC 40 +
M.Com. Commerce
(Non-creamy Layer) and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate level. 4(EWS)

Any Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks for General
Applied 20 +
M.Sc. Category, 50% marks for OBC (Non-creamy Layer), 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD Candidates at Graduate
Psychology 2(EWS)
level.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (Main) or with Chemistry as one of the major subjects. Candidates should
have secured a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree 16 +
M.Sc. Chemistry
examination for General Category, 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for OBC (Non-creamy 2(EWS)
layer) and 45% aggregate marks or 5.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications / Computer Sciences/Mathematics/ or any Bachelor’s degree

in Science stream with Mathematics as one of the subjects for at least four semesters. Candidates should
Computer 20 +
M.Sc. have secured a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree
Science 2(EWS)
examination for General Category, 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for OBC (Non-creamy
layer) and 50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST candidates.

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 Students with graduation in Medical Science (MBBS), Dental Science (BDS), BAMS, BHMS,BUMS,
BVSc & AH, BSc Nursing, Bachelor in Physiotherapy, Bachelor in Hospital Administration, Bachelor in
Medical Lab Technology, Bachelor/ Masters in Hospital Management (BBA, MBA), Bachelor in
Pharmacy, Bachelor in Social Work/ Sociology, Bachelor in Psychology/ Applied Psychology, Bachelor
Epidemiology in Anthropology, Bachelor in Life Sciences ( Preferably CBZ), BSc Microbiology, any other graduates
M.Sc. 15 +
& Public of relevant disciplines etc. are eligible to apply. 2(EWS)
Health
Candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the
qualifying degree examination for General Category, 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for
OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD
candidates.

Bachelor's degree in Science/ Arts (B.A/B.Sc.) with Geography as main subject or ancillary subject as
Geography or related disciplines of Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences from a recognized Indian or
30 +
M.Sc. Geography foreign university / (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list). Candidates should have secured a minimum
3(EWS)
of 55 % marks in aggregate for General Category, 50% marks for OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and, 45%
marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

Bachelor's degree in Science with Geology or Applied Geology as main subject or allied or related
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disciplines of Earth Sciences from a recognized Indian or foreign university (as per the AIU foreign
M.Sc. Geology (Including
equivalence list). Candidates should have secured a minimum of 55 % marks in aggregate for General
EWS)
Category, 50% marks for OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and, 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Vegetable Science, Fruit Science, Floriculture,
Landscaping, Pomology, Forestry, Biotechnology, Botany or Plant Science, Life Sciences or Biology,
Zoology or Animal Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Sciences, Food Processing, Food
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Technology, Plant protection, Dairy Sciences, or related courses in the science stream from a recognized
M.Sc. Horticulture (Including
university or equivalent. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (on a EWS)
10-point scale) in the qualifying degree examination for General Category, 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on
a 10-point scale) for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10-point
scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

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 Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Human Genetics, Nutrition and Dietetics, Botany, Zoology,
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Plant protection, Dairy Sciences, Agriculture and Horticulture, Home
Science, Fisheries and Public Health from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates should have 30 +
M.Sc. Microbiology
secured a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree examination 3(EWS)
for General Category, 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for OBC (non-creamy layer) and
50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 55%
Statistics & 20
marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree examination for General Category, 50%
M.Sc. Applied (Including
marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 45% aggregate marks or 5.0 EWS)
Mathematics
CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

M. Sc. Physics / Chemistry /Applied Physics/Applied Chemistry / Materials Science/ Nano Science /
Nano Technology/Electronics (OR) B.E/B.Tech. in Materials Science Engineering/Mechanical
Materials
Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering/ECE/EIE/EEE/Aeronautical Engineering/Applied 30 +
M.Tech. Science &
Electronics/Ceramic Technology/Polymer Technology (except Computer Science/IT/Food Technology). 3(EWS)
Technology
Minimum marks in the qualifying examination for admission is 60% for General Category, 55% for OBC
(Non-creamy Layer) and 50% for SC/ST candidates.

Classical Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks for General Category, 50% marks for OBC (Non-creamy
20 +
MA Tamil Layer), 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with Tamil as a major subject or as one of the subjects.
2(EWS)
Studies [Candidates admitted may be provided scholarships and book grant by CICT].

Any Bachelor’s Degree of a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks for General Category,
20 +
MA Economics 50% marks for OBC (Non-creamy Layer), 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD Candidates and who had studied
2(EWS)
Economics / Mathematics / Statistics at UG level.

Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks for General Category, 50% marks for OBC (Non-creamy 20 +
MA English
Layer), 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates with English as major or one of the major subjects. 2(EWS)

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 A Bachelor’s Degree in Hindi with at least 55% (Gen) [50% (OBC Non-creamy Layer)/45%
(SC/ST/PWD)] of aggregate marks (or) any Bachelor’s Degree with at least 55% (Gen)[50% (OBC Non-
creamy Layer)/45% (SC/ST/PWD)] of marks in Hindi as Optional/Elective/Compulsory Language.
20 +
MA Hindi Note: A candidate who has Bachelor degree but had not studied Hindi as any of the subjects (or) does
2(EWS)
not have 55% (Gen)[50% (OBC Non-creamy Layer)/45 % (SC/ST/PWD)] marks in Hindi as a language,
should have qualified Oriental title equivalent to B.A. in Hindi recognized by the Central or State
Government with 50% of marks. (The candidate has to submit the equivalence certificate from the
concerned institution at the time of admission).

Any graduate of a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks for General Category, 50% 20 +
MA History
marks for OBC (Non-creamy Layer), 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD Candidates. 2(EWS)

Mass
Any Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks for General Category, 50% 30 +
MA Communica
marks for OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate level. 3(EWS)
tion

Any degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 55 % marks. 50% marks for OBC (Non-
40 +
Business creamy Layer) and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate level. Candidates with a minimum
MBA 4(EWS)
Administration of two years of industry and allied experience are preferred.

Tourism & Any degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 55 % marks, 50% marks for OBC (Non 20
MBA Hospitality creamy Layer) and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate level. Candidates with a minimum (Including
Management of two years of hospitality industry and allied experience are preferred. EWS)

Any Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks for General Category, 50% 20 +
MSW Social Work
marks OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate level. 2(EWS)

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LLB Degree or its equivalent with not less than 50% of marks (45% in case of SC/ST/PWD) in the
LLM Law (Including
aggregate in all the 3 years / 5 years of B.L / LLB Degree Course EWS)

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 PG DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (ONE-YEAR)
Degree Subject Eligibility Criterion Intake
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (Main) or with Chemistry as one of the major subjects. Candidates
Chemical should have secured a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying 8+
P.G.
Laboratory degree examination for General Category, 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for OBC (Non- 1(EWS)
Diploma
Technician creamy layer) and 45% aggregate marks or 5.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

PG PROGRAMMES (TWO-YEAR) at MSE, CHENNAI **

Degree Subject Eligibility Criterion Intake
Economics Any graduate of a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks for General 30 +
MA Category, 50% marks for OBC (Non-creamy Layer), 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD 3(EWS)
(General Economics)
Economics Candidates and had studied Mathematics or its equivalent at plus two level. 30 +
MA 3(EWS)
(Financial Economics)
Economics
30 +
MA (Applied Quantitative 3(EWS)
Finance)
Economics
30 +
MA (Environmental 3(EWS)
Economics)
Economics 30 +
MA 3(EWS)
(Actuarial Economics)

UG PROGRAMME (FOUR-YEAR)
Degree Subject Eligibility Criterion Intake

A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with
15 +
BPA Music 50% marks aggregate of marks for General Category, 45% marks for OBC (Non-creamy
2(EWS)
layer) SC/ST/PWD candidates.

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 B.Sc. (THREE YEAR) & MBA (TWO YEAR) PROGRAMMES at SVPISTM, COIMBATORE ***
Degree Subject Eligibility Criterion Intake

A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 100
B.Sc.
Textiles 60% marks (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology ) for General Category, 55% (Including
Textiles EWS)
marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

A graduate from any discipline (recognized by UGC / AICTE) with a minimum of 15

Apparel Management years (10+2+3) of education and with a minimum of 55 % marks for General, 50% marks 150
MBA Retail Management for OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate (Including
Textile Management level. Those who are in their final year and who expect to complete all the requirements EWS)
of graduation before 15th July 2020 can also apply.

Ph. D. PROGRAMMES at CUTN****#

Degree Subject Eligibility Criterion Intake
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration)

university website for the intake,

with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD] in

which will be updated in due

Applicants may check the
Mathematics or allied subjects, preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree
Ph.D Applied Mathematics of three years duration from a recognized University/Institute.
OR

course.
Five years integrated M.Sc. degree with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-
creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD] in Mathematics or allied subjects.
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration)
or M.Phil. degree in Psychology/Applied Psychology or Allied Subjects with a minimum
Ph.D Applied Psychology of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer) / SC/ST/PWD candidates] preceded
by a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree of three years duration from a
recognized University/Institute.

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 A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree with a minimum of
55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer) / SC/ST/PWD candidates] in Chemistry/
Ph.D Chemistry Organic Chemistry/ Inorganic Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry or equivalent degree,
preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree of three years duration from a
recognized University/Institute.
A consistently good academic record and possessing a Master's degree in Commerce /
MBA or Post Graduation in Financial Economics / Econometrics / Statistics or
Equivalent or ACA/ACS/CMA or M.Phil. in Commerce / Management / Financial
Ph.D Commerce Economics / Statistics of Equivalent obtained from any recognised Indian University or
its equivalent, with a minimum of 55% marks for General category and 50% marks for
OBC/SC/ST/PWD categories at P.G level.
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years or
Integrated five years) / M.Phil. degree with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC
Ph.D Computer Science (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD candidates] in Computer Science / Information
Technology or allied subjects, preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree
of three years / four years duration from a recognized University/Institute.
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree in Economics with
a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer) / SC/ST/PWD candidates]
Ph.D Economics
overall marks, preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree of three years
duration from a recognized University/Institute.
A consistently good academic record possessing M.Ed. Degree, offered by NCTE
Ph.D Education
approved Institution with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer)
/SC/ST/PWD candidates].
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration)
Ph.D with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer) / SC/ST/PWD
English
candidates] in the concerned or an allied subject, preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an
equivalent Degree of three years duration from a recognized University / Institute.
The minimum academic qualification for admission to the Ph.D. programme is a second
class Master’s or equivalent degree in the relevant subject awarded by a recognised
Epidemiology & Public university in India or abroad, with at least an average of 55 % of aggregate marks, or an
Ph.D
Health equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. In the case of
SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, the minimum eligibility is
an average of 50 per cent of aggregate marks, or an equivalent grade.

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 The programme suits for those candidates who have an interest/ expertise/ practical
exposure in the area of epidemiology and public health. Relevant subjects include public
health, epidemiology, social work, sociology, MD/ PSM/MVSc/MPH/, M.Sc. Molecular
Biology, M.Sc. Biochemistry, Masters in Life Sciences and relevant disciplines.
A consistently good academic record and possessing a M.A./M.Sc. or M.Phil. in
Geography/Applied Geography or related disciplines of Earth Sciences obtained from
Ph.D Geography any recognised Indian University or Foreign University equivalent, with a minimum of
55% marks for General category and 50% marks for OBC/SC/ST/PWD categories at
P.G level.
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration)
in History with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer) /
Ph.D History SC/ST/PWD candidates] overall marks, preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an
equivalent Degree of three duration years in any discipline from a recognized
University/Institute.
M.Phil. or Master’s degree or its equivalent degree in the relevant or allied subject from
Ph.D Hindi any University/ recognised Institution with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST /PWD
candidates) at P.G. level.
M.Sc. in Horticulture / Fruit Science / Vegetable Science / Floriculture/ Spices,
Plantation Crops & Medicinal and Aromatics / Post Harvest Technology / M.Sc. (Agri.)
in Horticulture / Plant Breeding and Genetics/ Seed Science and Technology /
Ph.D Horticulture Biotechnology in a 10+2+4+2 system obtained from any recognized Indian University
or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU), with a minimum of 55% marks for
General category and 50% marks for OBC/SC/ST/PWD categories.
A pass in the Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science Programme from a
recognized University with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale
Ph.D Library and wherever grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% may be provided in marks
Information Science from 55% to 50% to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories.

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 A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration)
with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD
Ph.D Life Sciences candidates] in Life Sciences/ Zoology/ Animal Sciences/ Biomedical Sciences/
Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Botany/ Plant Sciences,
preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree of three years duration from a recognized
University/Institute.
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master's Degree in Management (two
years duration) with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-Creamy layer) / SC
Ph.D Management / ST / PWD candidates] preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree of
three years duration from a recognised University/Institution.

A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration)
in Mass Communication /Journalism and Mass Communication/Communication with a
Ph.D minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-Creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD candidates]
Mass Communication
preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree of three years duration from a
recognised University/Institute.

A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) (two years
duration) with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non – creamy layer)/SC/ST
/PWD candidates] in Materials Science Physics/ Chemistry / Applied Physics / Applied
Chemistry / Nano science / Nano technology / Electronics (OR) M.E./M.Tech. in
Materials Science/Mechanical Engg. / Metallurgy / Nano technology / Nano
Ph.D Materials Science electronics/Applied Electronics / Ceramic Technology / Polymer Technology (except
Computer Science/IT/Food Technology), preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an
equivalent Degree of three years duration from a recognized University / Institute.
Minimum marks in the qualifying examination for admission is 55% for General
Category, 50% for OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and 45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree with a minimum of

55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD in Mathematics, preceded
Ph.D Mathematics by a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree of three years duration from a
recognized University/Institute.

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 A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration)
with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD
candidates] in Microbiology/Life Sciences/ Zoology/ Animal Sciences/ Veterinary
Ph.D Microbiology Sciences/ Biomedical Sciences/ Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/
Genetics/ Botany/ Plant Sciences/, preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree of three or five years
duration from a recognized University/Institute.

A consistently good academic record and possessing a Master's degree in Music obtained
Ph.D Music from any recognised Indian University or its equivalent, with a minimum of 55% marks
for General category and 50% marks for OBC/SC/ST/PWD categories.
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree with a minimum of
Ph.D 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD candidates] in Physics,
Physics preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree of three years duration from a
recognized University/Institute.
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration)/
M.Phil. degree with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy
Ph.D Social Work layer)/SC/ST/PWD candidates] in P.G. in Social Work preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree
or an equivalent Degree of three years/ four years duration from a recognized
University/Institute.
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration)
with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD] in
Statistics or allied subjects, preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree of
Ph.D Statistics three years duration from a recognized University/Institute
OR
Five years integrated M.Sc. degree with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-
creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD] in Statistics or allied subjects.
A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree (two years duration)
with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer) /SC/ST/PWD
Ph.D Tamil candidates] in Master’s degree in Tamil / equivalent subject in Tamil , preceded by a
Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree of three years duration from a recognized
University.

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 ****#All those candidates who are applying for admission into PhD programmes and have cleared National Level Fellowship Examinations
i.e. UGC-JRF / UGC-CSIR-JRF have to apply through CUCET 2020 online portal and they are exempted from CUCET 2020 Entrance
Exam. However, they have to appear for INTERVIEW. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview. Some of the Departments
may conduct Written test at the time of interview, if required. Preference will be given for candidates with JRF.

Candidates claiming admission under OBC category should produce OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) as per Central government format.
OBC certificate issued by the State Government format will not be accepted.

****#Candidates without National Level Fellowship, who appear in CUCET have to appear in the interview conducted by the department
as per UGC2016 (M.Phil./Ph.D) Regulations.

Candidates securing 50% of marks (45% and above for OBC-NCL, SC, ST & PWD candidates) and above in CUCET 2020 only are
eligible to appear for the interview.
* Academic Mentoring by Madras School of Economics, Chennai.
**Conducted at Madras School of Economics (MSE), Chennai
***Conducted at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textile Management (SVPISTM), Coimbatore.

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