TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate Admissions 2014-2015

Information Brochure

Agricultural Science Programs

1. B. Sc. (Agriculture)
2. B. Sc. (Horticulture)
3. B. Sc. (Forestry)
4. B. Sc. (Home Science)
5. B. Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)
6. B. Sc. (Sericulture)

Agricultural Technology Programs

1. B. Tech. (Food Process Engineering)
2. B. Tech. (Biotechnology)
3. B. Tech. (Horticulture)
4. B. Tech. (Energy and Environmental Engineering)
5. B. Tech. (Bioinformatics)
6. B. S. (Agribusiness Management)
7. B. Tech. (Agricultural Information Technology)

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Coimbatore - 641 003 India
Email: ugadmissions@tnau.ac.in
 Application Procedure
Candidates seeking admission to any Undergraduate
Program of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
either for counseling quota of constituent and
affiliated colleges or
for management quota of affiliated private colleges
should

APPLY ONLINE AT
www.tnau.ac.in
 Instructions for Online Application
Download Admission Brochure and read the requirements first.

Application Account
1. Using your valid E-Mail ID and Unique Mobile Number, create your TNAU Application Account.
This account is for providing complete information required for admission and will remain the
same for accessing Online Application until admissions for the academic year are over.
2. On providing Email, Name, DOB, Mobile Number, a unique password will be sent as SMS to the
registered Mobile Number.
3. Using your registered Email and password received as SMS, Login to TNAU Application System
and complete the application process.
4. EMail ID and Password provided during registration cannot be changed / corrected later.
5. Please ensure that your EMail ID and Password are kept protected to prevent any misuse.
6. A candidate can submit only one online application and submitting more than one would result in
summary rejection of one or all submissions of such candidate.

Application Filling
6. Keep ready the copies of the following documents before filling the application. Fill All Required
items truthfully and completely. Take care in filling marks including practical marks as given in the
Original Mark Sheet. Click Save button at the bottom/top at each stage of filling the application.
a. Mark Sheet of qualifying Examination (HSC/CBSE or equivalent 10+2)
b. Tamil Nadu Community Certificate for Reservation Categories or 10th Mark sheet from
Tamil Nadu School/ Tamil Nadu Permanent Residency certificate for Open Competition
candidates

Validate & Save

7. Click the Validate and submit button at the top when all items are filled in. Application inspector
will validate your entries, if there are any more requirements to be edited/filled, complete those
items.
8. Provide your Full Name on CAPS when asked for digital signature and press 'Confirm Signature'
button, followed by SAVE & SUBMIT button.
9. Save the PDF file of your completed application from the link shown after valid submission and
not your application number. SMS/Email will be sent on final submission of application.
10. SBI Collect Online Payment link will be enabled on submission of application and follow the
link and complete the payment of non-refundable application fee of Rs. 600 (Rs.300 for SC/SCA/ ST
categories). Signout after completing form filling and making online payment.

11. Use Application Number for all references.

12.All of Admission Process is ONLINE ONLY. No paper documents would be
sent to candidates. Login to the Admission system to check the application
status.

TNAU Admission Website:

http://www.tnau.ac.in/admission.html
 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

I. INTRODUCTION
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), rated as the best Agricultural
University in India by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, is an institute of
excellence for higher education in Agricultural and allied subjects.
The TNAU had begun as an Agricultural School at Saidapet in Chennai in 1876
and blossomed as a College in Coimbatore, during 1906. In 1920, the college was
affiliated to the University of Madras with the introduction of a three-year degree
program. Till 1946, the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore was the
only institute for agricultural education for the whole of South India. In 1958, it was
recognized as a Postgraduate Centre offering Masters and Doctoral degrees. The
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai was established in 1965. These
two colleges formed the nucleus of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, when it was
established in 1971 offering four year B. Sc. (Agri.) degree program.
In the year 1972, the degree programs B. Sc. (Horticulture) and B. E.
(Agriculture) were started. In furtherance, in 1979, the faculty of Horticulture was
established. To nurture the home grown innovations, in 1980, B. Sc. (Home Science) was
started at Madurai campus. The third Agricultural College was started at Killikulam in 1984
and the fourth at Navalur Kuttappattu, Tiruchirappalli in 1989. B.Sc. (Forestry) program was
started during 1985.
B. Sc. (Horticulture) and B. Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) degree programs are
being offered at Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam and
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur, respectively. A new
Horticultural College and Research Institute for Women at Navalur Kuttappattu,
Tiruchirappalli, offering B. Sc. (Horticulture) was established during 2011. The Forest
College and Research Institute at Mettupalayam is offering B. Sc. (Forestry) program. A
unique programme B. Sc. (Sericulture) was started during 2011 and is being offered at
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore.
In the backdrop of changing agricultural situation and developments in science
and technology, TNAU introduced unique technology programs viz., B. Tech. (Food
Process Engineering) during 1998-1999, B. Tech. (Biotechnology) and B. Tech.
(Horticulture) during 2002-2003, B. Tech. (Energy and Environmental Engineering)
during 2004-2005 and B. Tech. (Bioinformatics) during 2006-2007. Owing to the
developments in agricultural and information sciences and to capitalize on these
potentialities, two courses, viz., B. S. (Agribusiness Management) and B. Tech.
(Agricultural Information Technology) were started during 2007-2008.

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 Three new Agricultural Colleges were started in 2014 namely, Agricultural
College & Research Institute, Eachankottai,Thanjavur, Agricultural College & Research
Institute, Valavachanur, Thiruvannamalai and Agricultural College & Research Institute,
Kudumianmalai, Pudukkottai.
At present, TNAU is offering the following 13 Undergraduate degree programs of four
years (eight semesters) duration.

a. Courses offered at Constituent Colleges of TNAU

S. No. Courses offered College No. of
seats
i. Science Programs
Agricultural College and Research Institute, 100*
Coimbatore - 641 003.
Phone: 0422- 6611210, 6611322
Email: deanagri@tnau.ac.in

Agricultural College and Research Institute, 120*

Madurai - 625 104.
Phone: 0452-2422956
Email: deanagrimdu@tnau.ac.in
Agricultural College and Research Institute, 100*
Killikulam, Tuticorin District - 628 252.
Phone: 04630-261226
Email: deanagrikkm@tnau.ac.in
Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and 100*
Research Institute, Navalur Kuttappattu,
Tiruchirappalli - 620 009.
Phone: 0431 - 2906100
1. B. Sc. (Agriculture) Email: deanagritry@tnau.ac.in
Agricultural College & Research Institute, 60
STAMIN Campus, Kudumianmalai,
Pudukkottai-622104
Phone: 04339-241223,224
Email: deanagripdk@tnau.ac.in

Agricultural College & Research Institute, 60

Eachankottai,Orathnad Tk,
Thanjavur dt.-614902
Phone: 9443701233
Email: deanagritnj@tnau.ac.in

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 Agricultural College & Research Institute, 60
Valavachanur Thiruvannamalai dt.-606753
Phone: 9994599984
Email: deanagrithm@tnau.ac.in
Horticultural College and Research Institute, 80*
Periyakulam, Theni District - 625 504.
Phone: 04546-231726
Email: deanhortpkm@tnau.ac.in
2. B. Sc. (Horticulture)
Horticultural College and Research Institute for 45
Women,Navalur Kuttappattu,
Tiruchirappalli - 620 009.
Phone : 0431-2918033; Email: sohort@tnau.ac.in

3. B. Sc. (Forestry) Forest College and Research Institute, 45*

Mettupalayam - 641 301.
Phone: 04254-222010;
Email: deanformtp@tnau.ac.in
4. B. Sc. (Home Science) Home Science College and Research Institute, 45*
Madurai - 625 104.
Phone: 0452-2422684
Email: deanhscmdu@tnau.ac.in
5. B. Tech. (Agricultural Agricultural Engineering College and Research 70*
Engineering) Institute, Kumulur, Pallapuram (PO), Tiruchirappalli
Dist.- 621 712.
Phone: 0431-2912359;
Email: deancaekum@tnau.ac.in
6. B. Sc. (Sericulture) Agricultural College and Research Institute, 30
Coimbatore - 641 003.
Phone: 0422- 6611210, 6611322
Email: deanagri@tnau.ac.in

ii. Technology Programs

7. B. Tech. (Horticulture) Horticultural College and Research Institute, 30
Coimbatore - 641 003.
Phone: 0422 - 6611270
Email: deanhortcbe@tnau.ac.in
8. B. Tech. (Food
Process Engineering) Agricultural Engineering College and Research 55
Institute,
Coimbatore - 641 003.
9. B. Tech. (Energy and Phone: 0422-6611255
Environmental Email: deancaecbe@tnau.ac.in 55
Engineering)

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10 B. Tech. 55
(Biotechnology)
11. B. Tech. 35
(Bioinformatics) Agricultural College and Research Institute,
Coimbatore - 641 003.
12. B. S. (Agribusiness Phone: 0422-6611210, 6611322; 45
Management) Email: deanagri@tnau.ac.in
13. B. Tech. (Agricultural 30
Information
Technology)
*Includes reserved seats for differently abled, freedom fighter, eminent sports person,
exservicemen, vocational stream.

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b. Courses offered at Private Colleges Affiliated to TNAU

S. No. Courses offered Campus No. of

seats
allotted in
Counseling

1. B. Sc. (Agriculture) Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar, 60 #

Kalavai, Vellore District - 632 506.
Phone: 04173-295050; Email: deanapac@tnau.ac.in

2. B. Sc. (Agriculture) Thanthai Roever Institute of Agriculture and Rural 60 #

Development, Perambalur - 621 212.
Phone: 04328-291066, 325096;
Email: deantriard@tnau.ac.in

3 B. Sc. (Agriculture) Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Manakkadavu, 60 #

Pollachi - 642 103.
Phone: 04253 290147/127;
Email: deanvia@tnau.ac.in

4 B. Sc. (Agriculture) College of Agricultural Technology, 60 #

Kullapuram, Vaigaidam, Theni District - 625 562.
Phone: 04546-252766;
Email: deancat@tnau.ac.in

5 B. Sc. (Agriculture) PGP College of Agricultural Science, 30 #

NH-7, Namakkal-637207
Phone: 04286-267592, 4286-267404
Email: deanpgpcas@tnau.ac.in

6 B. Sc. (Agriculture) Imayam Institute of Agricultural Technology, 30 #

Kannanur, Thuraiyur Tk, Trichy Dt.-621206
Phone: 04327-239301
Email: deaniiat@tnau.ac.in

7 B. Sc. (Agriculture) RVS Agricultural College 30 #

Usilampatti, Manaiyeripatti Post
Thanjavur dt.-613 402
Phone: 04362-293565 / 9443930824
Email: deanrvsac@tnau.ac.in

8 B. Sc. (Horticulture) Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar,

Kalavai, Vellore District - 632 506. 30 #
Phone: 04173-295050; Email: deanapac@tnau.ac.in

# Subject to approval by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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II. ADMISSION DETAILS

i) ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO ALL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

a. Educational Qualifications - Academic Stream

Candidates should have passed ALL the subjects in Academic stream of the
Qualifying Examination with 10+2 years of schooling under Board of Higher Secondary
Education of Government of Tamil Nadu / Central Board of Secondary Education /
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations / other Sate Government
Boards / other International Boards that are recognized are eligible for the following
degree programs:

1. B. Sc. (Agriculture)
2. B. Sc. (Horticulture)
3. B. Sc. (Forestry)
4. B. Sc. (Home Science)
5. B. Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)
6. B. Tech. (Food Process Engineering)
7. B. Tech. (Biotechnology)
8. B. Tech. (Horticulture)
9. B. Tech. (Energy and Environmental Engineering)
10.B. Tech. (Bioinformatics)
11.B. S. (Agribusiness Management)
12.B. Tech. (Agricultural Information Technology)
13.B. Sc. (Sericulture)
Eligible Subjects of study in the Qualifying Examination
S. No. Degree [+2] Subject requirements
1. B. Sc. (Agriculture) Candidates who studied any one of the
2. B. Sc. (Horticulture) following groups are eligible to apply:
3. B. Sc. (Forestry) Group I:
4. B. Sc. (Home Science) Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
5. B. Sc. (Sericulture)
6. B. Tech. (Biotechnology) Group II:
7. B. Tech. (Horticulture) Physics, Chemistry, Biology with a fourth
8. B. Tech. (Bioinformatics) (elective) subject of any relevant science
9. B. S. (Agribusiness Management) subject having marks (not Grades).
B. Tech. (Agricultural Information
10. Technology) Group II (A):
Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
11. B. Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) Candidates who studied Mathematics,
12. B. Tech. (Food Process Physics, Chemistry and Biology or
Engineering) Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and
13. B. Tech. (Energy and Computer Science are eligible to apply.
Environmental Engineering)

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Ranking Procedure
Mark in each of the four main subjects would be converted to 50 as follows,
Mark obtained
x 50
Maximum mark
and the aggregate of the four subjects would be taken for ranking for maximum of 200 marks (50
x4 = 200).

In the case of qualifying examination other than Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary (HSC)
Examination, normalization procedure as ordered in the Tamil Nadu Admission in
Professional Educational Institutions Act, 2006 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2007), G.O. M.S. 190
Agriculture (AP.6) Department dt. 16.5.2007 and G.O. M.S. 191 Agriculture (AP.6)
Department dt. 16.5.2007 shall be adopted for computing minimum eligibility and
ranking.
Determination of the inter se merit
In cases where more than one student have got the same aggregate marks in the
common merit list, the inter se merit among such students shall be determined in the order of
priority as specified below:

i. Marks out of 50 in Mathematics or

Biology/(Botany+Zoology) in cases of candidates not having studied Mathematics ii.
Marks out of 50 in Physics
iii. Marks out of 50 in Chemistry
iv. Date of Birth - Eldest first
b. Higher Secondary Course (HSC) - Vocational Stream
Five per cent of seats are exclusively reserved for candidates who qualified under
Vocational Stream and therefore they shall not be considered under general merit and any other
reservation categories. Vocational group candidates are eligible only for the degree programs
indicated below:
I. Candidates who passed Higher Secondary Course (HSC) under Vocational stream
and studied, Biology and Agricultural Practices as vocational subject including
theory and practicals indicated in the table below are eligible to apply for the
degrees, B. Sc. (Agriculture), B. Sc. (Horticulture) and B. Sc. (Forestry), B. Tech.
(Agricultural Engineering).

Degree No. of seats Required Vocational Subjects

B. Sc. (Agriculture) 21
B. Sc. (Horticulture) 4
B. Sc. (Forestry) 2 Agricultural Practices
B. Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) 4

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c. Eligible Minimum Qualifying Marks (Academic Stream / Vocational Stream)

Open Competition (OC)
Backward Class (BC) and
Backward Class Muslim (BCM)
Most Backward Class and
Denotified Communities (MBC)
Scheduled Caste (SC/SCA)
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
: 55% aggregate of all the four required subjects
: 50% aggregate of all the four required subjects
: 45% aggregate of all the four required subjects
: A pass in qualifying examination with four required
subjects
: A pass in qualifying examination with four required
subjects

d. Nativity
Candidates of Tamil Nadu Nativity only will be considered for admission. Candidates
who have studied X,XI,XII Standards in Tamil Nadu will be considered for admission, provided
they ensure proof of having studied X,XI,XII Standards in Schools located at Tamil Nadu.
The candidates who have not studied X, XI and XII standards in Tamil Nadu should produce the
Certificate of Permanent Residence in Tamil Nadu in the prescribed proforma (Certificate
- TNAU/NAT appended in the online Information Brochure) issued by the competent authorities.

e. Number of Attempts to Pass

The maximum number of permissible attempts to pass in the qualifying examination is as
follows:
➢ Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes : Three ➢
All other Communities : Two
f. Age Limit

Candidates should not have completed the age of 21 years on the first day of July of the
admission year (i.e. as on 1.7.2015). However, there is no age limit for Scheduled
Castes(SC), Scheduled Caste-Arunthathiars(SCA) and Scheduled Tribes(ST).
g. International Students
Educational qualifications are as under II i) a with 55% aggregate of all the four
required subjects and candidates should not have completed the age of 21 years on the first day of
July of 2015. Semester Fee for International Students is USD 2100/Semester
h.Physical fitness
A certificate regarding the physical standards prescribed shall be obtained from the
Medical Officer of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore at the time of admission.
Candidates who aspire for Indian Forest Service (IFS) examination, please check the
physical standard requirement with appropriate agency.

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i. Discontinuing from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University(TNAU)
A student of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University who discontinues a course in the undergraduate
program is not eligible for admission again to any undergraduate program of this University.
TNAU counselling admitted students joining Management Quota of TNAU Affiliated Colleges is
not permitted. This is applicable to candidates admitted in the current year and future years.

ii) RESERVATIONS
The reservation categories are mutually exclusive and a candidate can opt for only one
reservation category though the candidate may be eligible under more than one category. The
reservation will be followed as per the orders of the Government of Tamil Nadu in vogue at the time
of admission.

A. Category-wise Reservation

Category Percent Allotted

Open Competition (OC) 31.0
Backward Class (BC) 26.5
Backward Class Muslim (BCM) 3.5
Most Backward Class & Denotified Communities (MBC) 20.0
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15.0**
Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars) (SCA) 3.0**
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1.0

Tamil Nadu Ordinance No. 4 of 2007 published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette
extraordinary No 262 dt. 15.09.2007 provides for reservation in respect of annual permitted
strength in each branch or faculty for admission into educational institutions in the State
including private educational institutions. For the Backward Class Muslims it shall be three and
one-half percent with in the thirty percent reservation for Backward Class as provided in the 1994
Act and in 2006 Act.
** G.O. Ms. No. 50, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare (TD-2) 29.04.2009. (16% seat offered to
Arunthathiyars within the seats reserved for scheduled castes for admission in Educational
Institutions).

B. Special Reservations (Applicable to Academic Stream only)

Certain number of seats is also reserved for the following categories, as prescribed by the
Government of Tamil Nadu G.O. Ms. No. 167 dt. 25.4.2008. A separate certificate with
necessary details issued by the competent authority concerned has to be attached along with
application for claiming each of these reservations.
Since the special reservation applications require processing by separate committees,
candidates are instructed to produce documents in person separate special reservation form

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along with necessary documents. They should also enclose a DD for Rs. 100/- for each special
reservation along with appropriate certificates. If appropriate certificates or supporting
documents for special reservation claim are not enclosed with the Special Reservation Form, their
claim under such categories will not be considered.

Differently Abled (attach separate special reservation application and proof)- (Appendix
V)
Three percent of the seats in the B. Sc. (Agriculture) degree program are reserved for
differently abled candidates. (1% - ENT; 1% - Ortho and 1% Visually impaired). The applicant
should fulfil all qualifying requirements and maximum age limit is relaxable to 26 years.
Candidates seeking admission against this reservation set apart for orthopaedically
Differently Abled Persons / Hearing impaired / Visually Impaired should produce the certificate from
the Medical Board of the District concerned certifying the nature and extent of disability in
percentage and with regard to his/her suitability for admission to Professional Colleges
specifically mentioned. Certificates obtained from an individual Doctor will not be considered.
Further, a separate TNAU Medical Team will examine the candidates with reference to their
certificates before counselling. Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose
(Appendix V) and enclose DD for Rs.100/.

Ex-servicemen (attach separate special reservation application and proof)- (Appendix III)
Six seats in B. Sc. (Ag.) and one seat each in B. Sc. (Hort.) and B. Tech. (Agricultural
Engineering) degree programs are reserved for the son / daughter of Ex-servicemen. The
applicant should possess all qualifying requirements and should attach the proof of evidence
issued by competent authority along with the printed application. Candidates claiming admission
against the reservation of seats under this category, should enclose the certificate in the format
(Certificate No TNAU/EXS appended) given in the brochure from an officer of the Department of
Ex-servicemen’s Welfare of Tamilnadu not below the rank of Assistant Director of Ex-
servicemen’s Welfare of the district in which the dependent is a native. Candidates called for
special counselling should produce Ex-serviceman ID cards of their parents. Candidates have to
attach special application for this purpose (Appendix III) and enclose DD for Rs.100/.

Descendants of Freedom Fighter (attach separate special reservation application and

proof)- (Appendix IV)

One Seat is reserved in B. Sc. (Ag.) for the descendants of freedom fighters. The
applicant should fulfill all qualifying requirements. The necessary certificate issued by the
Tahsildar of the respective Taluk has to be attached(Certificate No TNAU/FRF) along with the
special application for this purpose(Appendix IV) enclosing DD for Rs.100/.

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Eminent Sports Person (attach separate special reservation application and
proof)(Appendix VI)

Four seats in B. Sc. (Ag.) and one seat in B. Sc. (Hort.) are reserved under sports
quota for eminent sports persons. (Lr.No.20658/AU/2001-1 dt.12.6.2001 of the Deputy
Secretary to Government, Agriculture (AU), Department Government of Tamil Nadu). The
applicant should fulfil all qualifying requirements and attach the proof of evidence along with the
application and with copies of the certificate issued by the Sport Development Authority of Tamil
Nadu. Certificates obtained at National / State / District / Division level alone will be
considered on the order of merit and hence copies of all relevant certificates should be
attached. Candidate should also enclose a list of certificates attached singned by candidate
and parent.
Candidates seeking admission against the special reservation of seats under Eminent
Sports Person should submit the main printed online application, the special reservation form for
Sports and a Demand draft for `Rs.100/- and copies of the relevant certificates in person to the
Dean & Chairman Admissions as per Appendix VI.

C. ICAR: Fifteen percent (15%) seats are reserved for candidates selected separately by
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi through the National Level Entrance
Examination and counseling for B. Sc. (Agriculture), B. Sc. (Horticulture), B. Sc. (Forestry), B.
Sc. (Home Science), B. Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech.(Biotechnology) and B.Sc.
(Sericulture).

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D. INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP / NON RESIDENT INDIAN (NRI) QUOTA

Five Seats for the Industry sponsorship and Five Seats for Non-Resident Indian quota in all
the undergraduate programs are allotted on merit basis. This is applicable to Academic Stream
candidates only.
A separate Application (Appendix II) for this quota along with DD for Rs.100/- should be
enclosed with the Main Application.

a.Industry Sponsorship
A member of the Agribusiness Consortium of TNAU can nominate only one candidate for
admission to Undergraduate Program. The candidates should have minimum educational
qualification prescribed for the course as in section i- a, e,f and g. Candidates from all over India are
eligible to apply.

ELIGIBILITY
Upper age limit : 21 years

Minimum Marks in the qualifying Exam in subjects as per section I-a : 55% aggregate of all
the four subjects

Any industry related to agriculture involved in manufacturing can sponsor one candidate
by becoming a member of Agri Business Consortium (ABC) of Tamil Nadu Agricultural
University, Coimbatore-3.
The industry willing to sponsor the candidate must be registered under Companies Act
i.e., only Public Limited, Private Limited and Producer Companies are eligible to sponsor. The
sponsoring company should produce the following mandatory documents:

1. Qualifying Examination Mark Sheet (original or copy of original; online marksheet not
acceptable)
2. A letter expressing willingness to become a member in ABC addressed to:

The Chairman Admissions &

Secretary (Agri Business Consortium)
Agricultural College & Research Institute
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003

3. Sales Tax Registration certificate (TNGST/CST)

4. PAN of Sponsoring Company
5. PAN of Authorized Signatory of Sponsoring Company
6. Audited Balance Sheet for the last three years
7. Income Tax return statement for last three years
8. Certificate of Incorporation
9. Article of Association/Memorandum of Association

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 At the time of admission the Industry should enter into MoU with TNAU by signing an
agreement in Rs.20/- stamp paper and remit a non refundable Agri Business Consortium(ABC)
membership fee of Rs.6.00 lakhs in the form Demand Draft drawn in favour of
“The COMPTROLLER, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore” payable at
Coimbatore.
There will be a separate counseling for this quota. MOU Signing will be done only after the
selection in counseling and verification of necessary documents. DO NOT obtain the DD for Rs. 6.00
lakhs before signing of MoU as ABC membership fee of Rs.6.00 lakhs once paid will not be
refunded.
Candidates will be admitted based on merit from among those who applied under
Industry Sponsor / Non-Resident Indian(NRI) quota.

b. NON RESIDENT INDIAN (NRI) QUOTA

The candidate/parent(s) can be a Non Resident Indian or close direct relative of a Non
Resident Indian (NRI). The candidates should have minimum educational qualification
prescribed for the course as in section i- a, c,d and e.

ELIGIBILITY
Upper age limit : 21 years

Minimum Marks in the qualifying Exam in subjects as per section I-a : 55% aggregate of all
the four subjects

Semester Fee : US Dollar($) 2100/Semester

The following documents should be furnished for seeking admission under NRI quota

1. Qualifying Examination Mark Sheet (original or copy of original only; online mark
sheet not acceptable)
2. A letter from the candidate and parent indicating the blood relationship of the NRI
to the candidate.
3. A letter affidavit from NRI relative accepting to sponsor the candidate for
admission to Undergraduate program indicating the degree applied.
4. Attested copy of Passport with Visa details of the NRI sponsor.
5. Proof for NRI - to be obtained from Indian Embassy of the respective
country or copy of the Overseas Citizen of India card of the sponsor or bona fide
overseas employer indicating the current status of service of the NRI.
6. Proof of Relationship to the Candidate in the form of Notarized-affidavit by
candidate and parent, property document or any other valid government
document.

Candidates will be admitted based on merit from among those who applied under
Industry Sponsor / NRI quota.

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III. MODE OF SELECTION
Application is common for all the degree programs and candidates can choose the
program against vacancy at counseling.

Counseling
Candidates will be selected on the basis of MERIT BASED ON the marks in their
qualifying examination and ranked as per the procedure given in section of II i). Single
window counseling system is being followed for all degree programs and campus
allotment. Separate counseling will be held for academic and vocational stream
candidates. Separate counseling will be held for special reservations.
Candidates are called for counseling in the order of merit. Based on the merit and
communal reservation, allotment of the degree and college chosen by the candidate
will be made. Candidates have to opt for a degree and college for which seats are
available or WAITLIST ONE degree and campus of his choice for which seats are not
available at the time of counseling. DEGREE AND COLLEGE CHOICE ONCE MADE IS
FINAL AND CANNOT BE CHANGED.
The date, time and venue for counseling will be intimated to the candidates
Online, published in leading dailies and in TNAU website www.tnau.ac.in. No change of
date/time of counseling is permissible. Authorities are not responsible for any
communication delay; or non-receipt of intimation for counseling.
Candidates have to download and print counseling HallTicket from the online
admission web site, affix recent passport size photo, parent and candidate should sign at
appropriate places and produce the same during counseling; otherwise, the
candidate will not be entertained for counseling.
Candidates who fail to attend the counseling at the specified date and time will
forfeit their right to admission and their name will not be considered later. However, due
to unforeseen and unavoidable reasons, if a candidate is unable to attend the
counseling on the specified date and time, he/she can authorize his/her parent on his/
her behalf and the parent’s decision will be binding on the candidate. Such authorization
letter should bear photo of the person (candidate’s parent) and signature attested by
the candidate.
Due to unforeseen reasons, if a candidate could not attend the counseling on the
specified date and time, he/she can attend on a subsequent counseling session, if there is
any, with prior permission. However, the candidate can only opt for the seats available at that
time and cannot claim any seat as per original rank.
Separate counseling sessions will be conducted for constituent colleges of Tamil
Nadu Agricultural University and affiliated private management colleges.

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Counseling Code
All the Colleges / Programs are given a unique 3 digit COUNSELING CODE to facilitate
identifying the various programs and campuses during counselling. The allotted codes for the
present programs are listed below:
Counseling Degree Campus
Code

001 B.Sc.(Agriculture) ACRI, Coimbatore

002 B.Sc.(Agriculture) ACRI, Madurai

003 B.Sc.(Agriculture) AC RI, Killikulam

004 B.Sc.(Agriculture) ADACRI, Trichy

005 B.Sc.(Horticulture) HCRI, Periyakulam

006 B.Sc.(Horticulture) HCRI Women, Trichy

007 B.Sc.(Forestry) FCRI, Mettupalayam

008 B.Sc.(Home Sci.) HSCRI, Madurai

009 B.Sc.(Sericulture) ACRI, Coimbatore

010 B.Tech.(Agricultural Information Technology) ACRI, Coimbatore

011 B.S.(Agribusiness Management) ACRI, Coimbatore

012 B.Tech.(Biotechnology) ACRI, Coimbatore

013 B.Tech.(Bioinformatics) ACRI, Coimbatore

014 B.Tech.(Horticulture) HCRI, Coimbatore

015 B.Tech.(Agricultural Engineering) AECRI, Kumulur

016 B.Tech.(Food Process Engineering) AECRI, Coimbatore

017 B.Tech.(Energy Environmental Engineering) AECRI, Coimbatore

018 B.Sc.(Agriculture) APAC, KALAVAI

019 B.Sc.(Agriculture) VIA, MANAKADAVU

020 B.Sc.(Agriculture) TRIARD, PERAMBALUR

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021 B.Sc.(Agriculture) CAT, THENI

022 B.Sc.(Horticulture) APAC, KALAVAI

024 B.Sc.(Agriculture) PGP-CAS, Paramathivelur

025 B.Sc.(Agriculture) IIAT, KANNAUR,Thuraiyur

026 B.Sc.(Agriculture) PJNCOA&RI, Karaikal

027 B.Tech.(Food Process Engineering) IICPT, Thanjavur

028 B.Sc.(Agriculture) RVSAC, Thanjavur

029 B.Sc.(Agriculture) AC RI, Pudukkottai

030 B.Sc.(Agriculture) AC RI, Thanjavur

031 B.Sc.(Agriculture) AC RI, Thiruvannamalai

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IV. SYSTEM OF EDUCATION

The pattern of instruction and evaluation in the University is the “Semester Course
Credit System” in the medium of English. All Undergraduate Programs are of 8 Semesters ( 4
years) duration. An enrolled student in order to earn a Bachelor’s Degree should complete the
course credits prescribed from time to time and should have earned a minimum Overall Grade Point
Average (OGPA) of 6.50 out of 10.00.

V. NOTE BOOK (LAPTOP) COMPUTERS

Laptop computer is mandatory for the undergraduate students of TNAU. The e-learning and
e-exam initiatives in TNAU necessitate use of laptop computers for learning as well as for
assignments. Admitted candidates should bring their laptop computer at the time of
commencement of classes.

VI. RAGGING
Ragging in any form, place or time is a cognizable offence that will attract severe punishment
including summary expulsion from the institution. (Tamil Nadu Government Gazette
Extraordinary dt.29.01.97, Bill No. 8 of 1997, Tamil Nadu Publication of Ragging Act.)

VII. FEES AND DEPOSITS

At the time of counseling, all provisionally selected candidates will have to pay a
non-refundable counseling and Admission Fee of Rs.2000/- (Rs.1000/- for SC/SCA/ST
categories).

Each admitted candidate is required to pay fees as follows according to the institute to
which they are selected.

A. Fee Structure for Constituent Colleges of TNAU

A1.Science Programs
The following six undergraduate degree programs, namely, B. Sc. (Agriculture), B. Sc.
(Horticulture), B. Sc. (Forestry), B. Sc. (Home Science), B. Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) and
B. Sc. (Sericulture) are treated as Agricultural Science programs for the purposes of fees.

A2: Technology Programs

The following eight undergraduate degree programs, namely, B. Tech. (Food Process
Engineering), B. Tech. (Biotechnology), B. Tech. (Horticulture), B. Tech. (Energy and
Environmental Engineering), B. Tech. (Bioinformatics), B.S. (Agribusiness Management) and B.
Tech. (Agricultural Information Technology) are treated as Agricultural Technology programs for
the purposes of fees.

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Semester fee
Sl. Particulars Science Technology
No. Programs(A1) Programs(A2)
1. Tuition Fee 2200 2200
Self supporting fee -- 30000
2. Lodging Fee 600 600
3. Special Fees 600 600
4. Library Fee 600 600
5. Examination Fee 2500 2500
6. Sports Fee 500 500
7. Computer Lab Fee 1200 1200
8. Electricity Charges 800 800
9. Placement Fees 150 150
10. Academic Calendar (every odd semester) 100 100
11. Study Tour and outdoor classes (every odd 500 500
semester)
Semester Fee Total 9750 39750
At the Time of Admission
1. Blazer and sports uniform 3000 3000
2. Caution money deposit 4000 4000
3. Smart Card / Identity Card 160 160
4. Rules & Syllabus Book/CD 100 100
5. NCC Corpus fund 10 10
6. YRC Annual Membership 15 15
7. TNAU Corpus fund 200 200
8. Mark Sheet Verification 15 ## 15 ##

Total 7500 7500

Total Fees to be paid at I Semester 17250 47250

## Mark Sheet Verification for CBSE/ISCE/Other State Board: Rs 150

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B. Fees for Affiliated Private Management Colleges

A non-refundable counseling and admission fee of Rs.2000/- (Rs.1000/- for SC/

SCA/ST) should be paid to TNAU by the provisionally selected candidates under
TNAU counseling quota at the time of counseling.

All inclusive Tuition Fees of Rs. 40,000/- per year as fixed by Government of Tamil
Nadu and no other fee in any form should be collected from the students.

Payment of first year fee by the candidates admitted under TNAU counseling
quota in the private affiliated colleges

The candidates admitted during counseling under TNAU quota (50%) in private
affiliated colleges should pay the first year fee as prescribed by Tamil Nadu
Government at TNAU on the date specified in the admission allotment letter. Private
affiliated colleges are not permitted to collect the first year fee or any other fee from the
newly admitted candidates. From second year onwards, the private affiliated colleges
shall collect fees from the students.

C. Refund of Fees:
Semester fees for the newly admitted candidates are collected only on opening
of Colleges and Registration of Courses. Hence, semester fees paid online are not
refundable, except caution money deposit if any. Caution money deposit paid is
refundable when discontinued from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University or after the
completion of the degree program. Application fee and Counseling fee paid are not
refundable.

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VIII. SCHOLARSHIPS
Fee concessions and scholarships such as Adi Dravida welfare scholarships, Central
Government scholarships, State Government free education for student from non-graduate
family, Periyar Endowment scholarships and fellowships and scholarships from the Indian
Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi and other agencies are available for the benefit of
deserving enrolled candidates. These may vary according to the degree / college to which
candidates are admitted and respective funding agencies. Candidates have to submit
required certificates when they report at respective colleges to which they are admitted.

IX FACILITIES

 Separate hostels for men and women are available in each campus with WiFi Internet
connectivity.
 Students run messes on a dividing system basis.
 All students are expected to reside in the hostel attached to the respective colleges. In
exceptional cases, the Dean is empowered to permit students to be day scholars.
 A Students’ Centre with canteen is available in each campus to provide stationeries and
essential items.
 Infrastructure facilities exist in all colleges for extra-curricular activities. 
Library and sports facilities are available in all campuses.

X. Reporting to Admitted Colleges

Newly admitted students should report to the allotted college selected by them at
counseling as per the date and time of registration of courses given in the college
commencement letter, failing which their admission will be cancelled. No exemption or
permission will be entertained in this regard.

XI. DISPUTE REDRESSAL

With regard to the interpretation of the provisions of any matter not covered in this
information brochure, the decision of the University shall be final and binding on all the parties
concerned.
Any complaints, grievances etc., related to UG admissions and academic matters must be
first referred to the Dean, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore who will be the
appellate authority with respect to such complaints /disputes. The Courts having their jurisdiction
at Coimbatore alone can adjudicate on all matters and disputes related to U.G. admissions and
academic matters.

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G.O. (Ms). No. 85 BC, MB & MW Department, Dated 29.7.2008, G.O. (Ms). No. 96 BC, MB & MW Department
(BCC), Dated 08.9.2008, G.O. (Ms). No. 97 BC, MB & MW Department (BCC), Dated 11.9.2008, G.O. (Ms). No. 37 BC,
MB & MW Department (BCC), Dated 21.05.2009 and G.O. (Ms). No.98 BC, MB & MW Department (BCC), Dated
5.11.2009.
Caste Code No. and
Name of Caste
Backward classes : BC
001. Agamudayar including
Thozhu or Thuluva Vellala
002. Agaram Vellan Chettiar
003. Alwar, Azhavar and Alavar
(in Kanniyakumari District
and Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District.)
004. Servai (except
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts.)
005. Nulayar (in Kanniyakumari
District and Shencottah
Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
006. Archakarai Vellala
007. Aryavathi (in Kanniyakumari
District and Shencottah
Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
008. Ayira Vaisyar
009. Badagar
010. Billava
011. Bondil
012. Boyas (except
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur, Pudukottai,
The Nilgiris, Salem,
Namakkal Dharmapuri and
Krishnagiri Districts). Pedda
Boyar (except
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts) Oddars (except
Thanjavur, Nagapattinam,
Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur,
Pudukottai, Madurai,Theni
and Dindigul Districts)
Kaloddars (except
Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur,
Ranathapuram, Sivaganga,
Viruthunagar, Madurai,
Theni, Dindigul,
Pudukottai, Tiruchirappalli,
Karur, Perambalur,
APPENDIX I
Caste Code No. and Name
of Caste
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi,
Salem and Namakkal
Districts) Nellorepet oddars
(except Vellore and
Tiruvannamalai Districts)
Sooramari oddars( except
Salem and Namakkal
Districts)
013. Chakkala (except
Sivaganga, Virudhunagar,
Ramanathapuram,
Thanjavur, Nagapattinam,
Tiruvarur, Pudukottai,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur, Madurai,
Theni, Dindigul and the
Nilgiris Districts)
014. Chavalakarar (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
015. Chettu or Chetty (including
Kottar Chetty, Elur Chetty,
Pathira Chetty, Valayal
Chetty,Pudukadai Chetty )
(in Kanniyakumari District
and Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
016. Chowdry
016 (A). Converts to Christianity
from Scheduled Castes
irrespective of the
generation of conversion
for the purpose of
reservation of seats in
Educational Institutions and
for seats in Public Services.
016 (B). C.S.I formerly S.I.U.C
(in Kanniyakumari District
and Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
017. Donga Dasaris (except
Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur,
Trichirapalli, Karur,
Caste Code No. and Name
of Caste
Perambalur, Pudukottai,
Chennai, Salem and
Namakkal Districts).
018. Devangar, Sedar
019. Dombs (except Pudukottai,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur and
Perambalur Districts)
Dommars (except Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Pudukottai, Vellore and
Thiruvannamalai Districts)
020. Enadi
021. Ezhavathy (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
022. Ezhuthachar (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
023. Ezhuva (in Kanniyakumari
District and Shencottah
Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
024. Gangavar
025. Gavara, Gavarai and
Vadugar (Vaduvar) (other
than Kamma,
Kapu, Balija and Reddi)
026. Gounder
027. Gowda (including
Gammala, Kalali and Anuppa
Gounder)
028. Hegde
029. Idiga
030. IllathuPillaimar, Illuvar,
Ezhuvar and Illathar
031. Jhetty
032. Jogis (Except
Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur,
Madurai, Theni,
Dindigul, Cuddalore,
Villupuram, Vellore and
Tiruvannamalai Districts)
033. Kabbera
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034. Kaikolar, Sengunthar
035. Kaladi (except Sivaganga,
Virudhunagar,
Ramanathapuram,
Madurai, Theni, Dindigul,
Thanjavur, Nagapattinam,
Tiruvarur, Pudukottai,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur and
Perambalur Districts)
036. Kalari Kurup including
Kalari Panicker (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
037. Kalingi
038. Kallar, Easanattu Kallar
Gandharva Kottai Kallars
(except Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam,
Tiruvarur and Pudukottai
Districts) Kootappal Kallars
(except Pudukottai,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur and
Perambalur Districts)
Piramalai Kallars (except
Sivaganga, Virudhunagar,
Ramanathapuram, Madurai,
Theni, Dindigul, Pudukottai,
Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and
Tiruvarur Districts)
Periyasooriyur Kallars
(except Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
039. Kallar Kula Thondaman
040. Kalveli Gounder
041. Kambar
042. Kammalar or Viswakarma,
Viswakarmala (including
Thattar, Porkollar, Kannar,
Karumar, Kollar, Thacher, Kal
Thacher, Kamsala and Viswa
brahmin)
043. Kani, Kanisu, Kaniyar
Panicker
044. Kaniyala Vellalar
045. Kannada Saineegar,
Kannadiyar (Throughout the
State) and
Dasapalanjika (Coimbatore,
Erode and The Nilgiris
Districts)
046. Kannadiya Naidu
047. Karpoora Chettiar
048. Karuneegar (Seer
Karuneegar, Sri Karuneegar,
Sarattu
Karuneegar, Kaikatti
Karuneegar, Mathuvazhi
Kanakkar, Sozhi Kanakkar,
and Sunnambu Karuneegar)
049. Kasukkara Chettiar
050. Katesar, Pattamkatti
051. Kavuthiyar
052. Kerala Mudali
053. Kharvi
054. Khatri
055. Kongu Vaishnava
056. Kongu Vellalars( including
Vellala Gounder, Nattu
Gounder, Narambukkatti
Gounder, Tirumudi Vellalar,
Thondu Vellalar, Pala
Gounder, Poosari Gounder,
Anuppa Vellala Gounder,
Padaithalai
Gounder, Chendalai Gounder,
Pavalankatti Vellala
Gounder,
Palavellala Gounder, Sanku
Vellala Gounder and
Rathinagiri
Gounder)
057. KoppalaVelama
058. Koteyar
059. Krishnanvaka (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
060. Kudikara Vellalar
061. Kudumbi (in Kanniyakumari
District and Shencottah
Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
062. Kuga Vellalar
063. Kunchidigar
063A. Latin Catholics except
Latin Catholic Vannar in
Kanniyakumari District
063B. Latin Catholics in
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District
064. Lambadi
065. Lingayat (Jangama)
066. Mahratta (Non-Brahmin)
(including Namdev Mahratta)
067. Malayar
068. Male
069. Maniagar
070. Maravars (except
Thanjavur, Nagapattinum,
Tiruvarur,
Pudukottai,
Ramanathapuram,
Sivaganga, Virudhunagar,
Tirunelveli and Toothukudi
Districts) Karumaravars
Appanad Kondayam kottai
Maravar (except Sivaganga,
Virudhunagar,
Ramanathapuram, Madurai,
Theni and Dindigul Districts)
Sembanad Maravars (except
Sivaganga, Virudhunagar,
and
Ramanathapuram Districts)
071. Moondrumandai
Enbathunalu (84) Ur. Sozhia
Vellalar
072. Mooppan
073. Muthuraja, Muthuracha,
Muttiriyar, Mutharaiyar
074. Nadar, Shanar and Gramani
075. Nagaram
076. Naikkar (in Kanniyakumari
District and Shencottah
Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
077. Nangudi Vellalar
078. Nanjil Mudali (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
079. Odar (in Kanniyakumari
District and Shencottah
Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
080. Odiya
081. Oottruvalanattu Vellalar
082. O.P.S. Vellalar
083. Ovachar
084. Paiyur Kotta Vellalar
085. Pamulu
086. Panar (except in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District where
the community is a
Scheduled Caste)
086A. Pandiya Vellalar
087 - Omitted -
088. Kathikarar in
Kanniyakumari District
089. Pannirandam Chettiar or
Uthama Chettiar
090. Parkavakulam (including
Surithimar, Nathamar,
Malayamar, Moopanar and
Nainar)
091. Perike (including Perike
Balija)
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092. Perumkollar (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
093. Podikara Vellalar
094. Pooluva Gounder
095. Poraya
096. Pulavar (in Coimbatore and
Erode Districts)
097. Pulluvar or Pooluvar
098. Pusala
099. Reddy (Ganjam)
100. Sadhu Chetty (including
Telugu Chetty, Twenty four
Manai
Telugu Chetty)
101. Sakkaravar or Kavathi (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
102. Salivagana
103. Saliyar, Padmasaliyar,
Pattusaliyar, Pattariyar, and
Adhaviyar
104. Savalakkarar
105. Senaithalaivar, Senaikudiyar
and Illaivaniar
105A. Serakula Vellalar
106. Sourashtra (Patnulkarar)
107. Sozhiavellalar (including
Sozha Vellalar, Vetrilaikarar,
Kodikalkarar and
Keeraikarar)
108. Srisayar
109. Sundaram Chetty
110. Thogatta Veerakshatriya
111. Tholkollar (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
112. Tholuva Naicker and
Vetalakara Naicker
113. Thoraiyar
114. Thoriyar
115. Ukkirakula Kshatriya
Naicker
116. Uppara, Uppillia and Sagara
117. Urali Gounder (except
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
District) and Orudaya
Gounder or Oorudaya
Gounder (in Madurai, Theni,
Dindigul, Coimbatore,
Erode, Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur, Pudukottai,
Salem and Namakkal
Districts)
118. Urikkara Nayakkar
118A. Virakodi Vellala
119 Vallambar
119A. Vallanattu Chettiar
120. Valmiki
121. Vaniyar, Vania Chettiar
(including Gandla, Ganika,
Telikula and Chekkalar)
122. Veduvar and Vedar (except
in Kanniyakumari District
and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District where
the community is a
Scheduled Castes)
123. Veerasaiva (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
124. Velar
125. Vellan Chettiar
126. Veluthodathu Nair (in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District)
127. Vokkaligar (including
Vakkaligar, Okkaligar,
Kappiliyar, Kappiliya,
Okkaliga Gowda, Okkaliya-
Gowda, Okkaliya- Gowder
128. Wynad Chetty (The Nilgiris
District)
129. Yadhava (including Idaiyar,
Telugu Speaking Idaiyar
known as Vaduga Ayar or
Vaduga Idaiyar or Golla and
Asthanthra Golla )
130. Yavana
131. Yerukula
132. Orphans and destitute
children who have lost their
parents before reaching the
age of ten and are
destitutes; and who have
nobody else to take care of
them either by law or
custom; and also who are
admitted into any of the
schools or orphanages run by
the Government or
recognized by the
Government.
Backward Classes Muslims: BCM
133. Ansar
134. Dekkani Muslims
135. Dudekula
136. Labbais including Rowthar
and Marakayar (whether
their spoken language is
Tamil or Urdu)
137. Mapilla
138. Sheik
139. Syed
Most Backward Classes: MBC
001. Ambalakarar
002. Andipandaram
002(A). Arayar (in Kanniyakumari
District)
003. Bestha, Siviar
004. Bhatraju (other than
Kshatriya Raju)
005. Boyar, Oddar
006. Dasari
007. Dommara
008. Eravallar (except in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District where
the community is a
Scheduled Tribe)
009. Isaivellalar
010. Jambuvanodai
011. Jangam
012. Jogi
013. Kongu Chettiar (in
Coimbatore and Erode
Districts only)
014. Koracha
015. Kulala (including Kuyavar
and Kumbarar)
016. Kunnuvar Mannadi
017. Kurumba
018. Kuruhini Chetty
018(A). Latin Catholic Christian
Vannar (in Kanniyakumari
District)
019. Maruthuvar, Navithar,
Mangala, Velakattalavar,
Velakatalanair and
Pronopakari
020. Mond Golla
021. Moundadan Chetty
022. Mahendra, Medara
023. Mutlakampatti
024. Narikoravar
025. Nokkar
025(A). Panisaivan / Panisivan
026. Vanniakula Kshatriya
(including Vanniyar, Vanniya,
Vannia Gounder, Gounder or
Kander, Padayachi, Palli and
Agnikula Kshatriya )
027. Paravar (except in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
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the Community is a
Scheduled Caste)
027A .Paravar converts to
Christianity including the
Paravar converts to
Christianity of
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk in
Tirunelveli District
028. Meenavar
(Parvatharajakulam,
Pattanavar, Sembadavar)
(including converts to
Christianity)
029. Mukkuvar or Mukayar
(including converts to
Christianity)
030. Punnan Vettuva Gounder
031. Pannayar (other than
Kathikarar in Kanniyakumari
District)
032. Sathatha Srivaishnava
(including Sathani, Chattadi
and Chattada Srivaishnava )
033. Sozhia Chetty
034. Telugupatty Chetty
035. Thottia Naicker (including
Rajakambalam, Gollavar,
Sillavar, Thockalavar,
Thozhuva Naicker and
Erragollar)
036. Thondaman
036(A). Thoraiyar (The Nilgiris)
036(B). Thoraiyar (Plains) 037.
Valaiyar (including
Chettinad Valayars)
038. Vannar (Salavai Thozhilalar)
(including Agasa, Madivala,
Ekali, Rajakula, Veluthadar
and Rajaka) (except in
Kanniyakumari District and
Shencottah Taluk of
Tirunelveli District where
the community is a
Scheduled Caste)
039. Vettaikarar
040. Vettuva Gounder
041. Yogeeswarar
Denotified Communities(DNC)
042. Attur Kilnad Koravars
(Salem, Namakkal,
Cuddalore, Villupuram,
Ramanathapuram,
Sivaganga and Virudhunagar
Districts)
043. Attur Melnad Koravars
(Salem and Namakkal
District)
044. Appanad Kondayam kottai
Maravar (Sivaganga,
Virudhunagar,
Ramanathapuram,
Madurai, Theni and Dindigul
Districts)
045. Ambalakarar (Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
046. Ambalakkarar (Suriyanur,
Tiruchirapalli District)
047. Boyas (Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur, Pudukottai, The
Nilgiris, Salem, Namakkal
Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri
Districts)
048. Battu Turkas
049. C.K. Koravars (Cuddalore
and Villupuram Districts)
050. Chakkala (Sivaganga,
Virudhunagar,
Ramanathapuram,
Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur, Madurai,
Theni, Dindigul and The
Nilgiris Districts)
051. Changyampudi Koravars
(Vellore and Tiruvannamalai
Districts)
052. Chettinad Valayars
(Sivaganga, Virudhunagar
and Ramanathapuram
Districts)
053. Dombs (Pudukottai,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur and
Perambalur Districts)
054. Dobba Koravars (Salem and
Namakkal Districts)
055. Dommars (Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Pudukottai, Vellore and
Tiruvannamalai
Districts)
056. Donga Boya
057. Donga Ur.Korachas
058. Devagudi Talayaris
059. Dobbai Korachas
(Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
060. Dabi Koravars (Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur,
Pudukottai, Vellore and
Tiruvannamalai Districts)
061. Donga Dasaris
(Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur, Pudukottai,
Chennai, Salem and
Namakkal Districts)
062. Gorrela Dodda Boya
063. Gudu Dasaris
064. Gandarvakottai Koravars
(Thanjavur, Nagapattinam,
Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur,
Pudukottai Cuddalore and
Villupuram Districts)
065. Gandarvakottai Kallars
(Thanjavur, Nagapattinam,
Tiruvarur and Pudukottai
Districts)
066. Inji Koravars (Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and
Pudukottai Districts)
067. Jogis (Kancheepuram,
Tiruvallur, Chennai,
Cuddalore, Villupuram,
Vellore and
Tiruvannamalai Districts)
068. Jambavanodai
069. Kaladis (Sivaganga,
Virudhunagar,
Ramanathapuram, Madurai,
Theni, Dindigul, Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli,
Karur and Perambalur
Districts)
070. Kal Oddars (Kancheepuram,
Tiruvallur, Ramanathapuram,
Sivaganga, Virudhunagar,
Madurai, Theni, Dindigul,
Pudukottai, Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur, Tirunelveli,
Thoothukudi, Salem and
Namakkal Districts)
071. Koravars (Kancheepuram,
Tiruvallur, Ramanathapuram,
Sivaganga, Virudhunagar,
Pudukottai, Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Thiravarur,
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 Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur, Tirunelveli,
Thoothukudi, Chennai,
Madurai, Theni, Dindigul and
The Nilgiris Districts)
072. Kalinji Dabikoravars
(Thanjavur, Nagapattinam,
Tiruvarur and Pudukottai
Districts)
073. Kootappal Kallars
(Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
074. Kala Koravars (Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
075. Kalavathila Boyas
076. Kepmaris (Kancheepuram,
Tiruvallur, Pudukottai,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur and
Perambalur Districts)
077. Maravars (Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Pudukottai,
Ramanathapuram,
Sivaganga, Virudhunagar,
Tirunelveli and Toothukudi
Districts)
078. Monda Koravars
079. Monda Golla (Salem and
Namakkal Districts)
080. Mutlakampatti
(Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
081. Nokkars (Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur and
Pudukottai Districts)
082. Nellorepet Oddars (Vellore
and Tiruvannamalai
Districts)
083. Oddars (Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur, Pudukottai,
Madurai, Theni and Dindigul
Districts)
084. Pedda Boyas (Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur and
Pudukottai Districts)
085. Ponnai Koravars (Vellore
and Tiruvannamalai
Districts)
086. Piramalai Kallars
(Sivaganga, Virudhunagar,
Ramanathapuram, Madurai,
Theni,
Dindigul, Pudukottai, Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur
Districts)
087. Peria Suriyur Kallars
(Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
088. Padayachi (Vellayan
Kuppam in Cuddalore
District and Tennore in
Tiruchirapalli District)
089. Punnan Vettuva Gounder
(Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
090. Servai (Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur and
Pudukottai Districts)
091. Salem Melnad Koravars
(Madurai, Theni, Dindigul,
Coimbatore, Erode,
Pudukottai,
Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur, Salem,
Namakkal, Vellore and
Tiruvannamalai Districts)
092. Salem Uppu Koravars
(Salem and Namakkal
Districts)
093. Sakkaraithamadai Koravars
(Vellore and Tiruvannamalai
Districts)
094. Saranga Palli Koravars 095.
Sooramari Oddars (Salem
and Namakkal Districts)
096. Sembanad Maravars
(Sivaganga, Virudunagar and
Ramanathapuram Districts)
097. Thalli Koravars (Salem and
Namakkal Districts)
098. Telungapattti Chettis
(Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
099. Thottia Naickers
(Sivaganga, Virudunagar,
Ramanathapuram,
Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur,
Thanjavur, Nagapattinam,
Tiruvarur, Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur,
Pudukottai,
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi,
Salem, Namakkal, Vellore,
Tiruvannamalai, Coimbatore
and Erode Districts)
100. Thogamalai Koravars or
Kepmaris (Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur and
Pudukottai Districts)
101. Uppukoravars or Settipalli
Koravars (Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur,
Pudukottai, Madurai, Theni,
Dindigul, Vellore and
Tiruvannamalai Districts)
102. Urali Gounders
(Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
103. Wayalpad or Nawalpeta
Korachas
104. Vaduvarpatti Koravars
(Madurai, Theni, Dindigul,
Ramanathapuram,
Sivaganga,
Virudunagar, Tirunelveli,
Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur and
Pudukottai Districts)
105. Valayars (Madurai, Theni,
Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli,
Karur, Perambalur,
Pudukottai, Erode
and Coimbatore Districts)
106. Vettaikarar (Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and
Pudukottai Districts)
107. Vetta Koravars (Salem and
Namakkal Districts)
108. Varaganeri Koravars
(Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
109. Vettuva Gounder
(Tiruchirapalli, Karur,
Perambalur and Pudukottai
Districts)
Scheduled Castes: SC
001. Adi Andhra : SCA
002. Adi Dravida
003. Adi Karnataka
004. Ajila
005. Arunthathiyar: SCA
006. Ayyanavar
(in Kanyakumari
District and Shencottah
Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
007. Baira
008. Bakude
009. Bandi
010. Bellara
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011. Bharatar (in and Shencottah Taluk of Scheduled Tribes: ST
Kanyakumari District and Tirunelveli District)
001. Adiyan
Shencottah Taluk of 048. Pagadai : SCA 002. Aranadan
Tirunelveli District) 049. Pallan 003. Eravallan
012. Chakkilliyan : SCA 050. Palluvan 004. lrular
013. Chalavadi 051. Pambada 005. Kadar
014. Chamar, Muchi 052. Panan (Kanyakumari 006. Kammara (excluding
015. Chandala District and Shencottah Kanyakumari District and
016. Cheruman Taluk of Tirunelveli District)
Shencottah Taluk of
017. Devendrakulathan 053. Panchama
Tirunelveli District)
018. Dom, Dombara, Paidi, Pane 054. Pannadi
007. Kanikaran, Kanikkar
019. Domban 055. Panniandi
(Kanyakumari District
020. Godagali 056. Paraiyan, Parayan, and Shencottah Taluk of
021. Godda Sambavar Tirunelveli District)
022. Gosangi 057. Paravan 008. Kaniyan, Kanyan
023. Holeya (Kanyakumari District 009. Kattunayakan
024. Jaggali and Shencottah Taluk of 010. Kochu Velan
025. Jambuvulu Tirunelveli District) 011. Konda Kapus
026. Kadaiyan 058. Pathiyan, Kanyakumari 012. Kondareddis
027. Kakkalan District and Shencottah 013. Koraga
(in Kanyakumari taluk of Tirunelveli District) 014. Kota (excluding
District and Shencottah 059. Pulayan, Cheramar Kanyakumari District and
Taluk of Tirunelveli District) 060. Puthirai Vannan Shencottah Taluk of
028. Kalladi 061. Raneyar Tirunelveli District)
029. Kanakkan Padanna 062. Samagara 015. Kudiya, Melakudi
(The Nilgiris District) 063. Samban 016. Kurichchan
030. Karimpalan 064. Sapari 017. Kurumbas
031. Kavara (Kanyakumari 065. Semman (The Nilgiris District)
District and Shencottah 066. Thandan 018. Kurumans
Taluk of Tirunelveli District) (Kanyakumari District 019. Maha Malasar
032. Koliyan and Shencottah Taluk of 020. Malai Arayan
033. Koosa Tirunelveli District) 021. Malai pandaram
034. Koottan, Koodan 067. Thoti : SCA 022. Malai Vedan
(Kanyakumari District 023. Malakkuravan
068. Tiruvalluvar
and Shencottah Taluk of 024. Malasar
069. Vallon
Tirunelveli District) 025. Malayali (Dharmapuri,
035. Kudumban 070. Valluvan
071. Vannan North Arcot, Pudukottai,
036. Kuravan, Sidhanar Salem, South Arcot and
(Kanyakumari District
037.Madari : SCA and Shencottah Taluk of Tiruchirapalli Districts)
038. Madiga : SCA Tirunelveli District) 026. Malayekani
039. Maila 072. Vathiriyan 027. Mannan
040. Mala 073. Velan 028. Mudugar, Muduvan
041. Mannan 074. Vetan (Kanyakumari 029. Muthuvan
(Kanyakumari District District and Shencottah 030. Pallayan
and Shencottah Taluk of Taluk of Tirunelveli District) 031. Palliyan
Tirunelveli District) 075. Vettiyan 032. Palliyar
042. Mavilan 076. Vettuvan (Kanyakumari 033. Paniyan
043. Moger District and Shencottah 034. Sholaga
044. Mundala Taluk of Tirunelveli District) 035. Toda (excluding
045. Nayakeyava Kanyakumari District and
046. Nayadi Shencottah Taluk of
047. Padanan Tirunelveli District)
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