Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, established in 1971, stands as a pioneering agricultural university in India, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Operating as a Public State University, it was the first agricultural university in Tamil Nadu and the third in India. The university has earned recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC), accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A+' grade, and approval from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Ranked among the top agricultural universities in India with NIRF 2025 ranking in the agriculture category, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore offers comprehensive agricultural education across multiple disciplines. The institution provides diverse academic programmes including Diploma, Undergraduate (B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry), Postgraduate (M.Sc., M.Tech., MBA Agribusiness Management), and PhD programmes across agriculture, horticulture, agricultural engineering, home science, sericulture, and forestry. Admissions are conducted through various entrance examinations including ICAR AIEEA for undergraduate programmes, ICAR PG examination for postgraduate programmes, and university-specific entrance tests for diploma and certificate courses. The university spans multiple constituent colleges and research stations, fostering excellence in agricultural education, research, and extension activities, contributing significantly to the agricultural development of Tamil Nadu and India.