Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur

Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur was established in 2009 under the Central Universities Act, 2009, as part of the Government of India's initiative to provide quality higher education in underserved regions. Located in Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, the university operates as a Central institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Spread across a sprawling campus, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur has emerged as a prominent centre for higher learning in South India, offering diverse academic programmes across various disciplines. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and holds accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a B+ grade. Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes including Certificate courses, Diploma programmes, Undergraduate degrees, Postgraduate degrees, M.Phil., and PhD programmes across multiple schools including School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Life Sciences, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, School of Computer Science and Informatics, School of Education, School of Performing Arts, and School of Tamil Language and Literature. The university follows a merit-based and entrance-based admission process for different programmes. Undergraduate admissions are conducted through CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test), whilst postgraduate admissions are based on entrance examinations conducted by the university. Research programmes admit candidates based on entrance tests followed by interviews. Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur emphasises research, innovation, and holistic development of students, making it a preferred destination for quality higher education in Tamil Nadu.