The total number of students admitted to CAT, Theni is 188. Of which 65% of the sanctioned admission capacity will be admitted through Tamil Nadu Agricultural University single window system counseling and the remaining 35% will be admitted directly by CAT Theni Management by following the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University admission eligibility norms.
Eligibility Norms:
a. Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary course or equivalent academic stream with the subjects mentioned here under can apply for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
| S.No. | Degree Program | Eligibility Criteria (The candidates must have completed 10+2 from recognised Board of Education) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. | Group I: Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| Group II: Physics, Chemistry, Biology with any one of the following as fourth (elective ) subjects – Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Home Science or Computer Science | ||
| Group II A: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology | ||
| Pass in Higher Secondary under Vocational Stream with subjects – Biology and Agriculture Practices |
b. Non Resident Indian (NRI) students shall also be eligible for admission as per the norms prescribed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
Eligible minimum qualifying marks (Academic / Vocational stream)
| Open Competition (OC) | 55% Aggregate of all the four eligible subjects |
|---|---|
| Backward Class (BC) and Backward Class Muslim (BCM) | 50% Aggregate of all the four eligible subjects |
| Most Backward Class (MBC) and Denotified Community (DNC) | 45% Aggregate of all the four eligible subjects |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / SCA Scheduled Tribe (ST) | A pass in qualifying examination |
| Age limit | Should not have completed 21 years as on 1.7.2014 For SC / ST No age limit |
| Nativity | Citizens of India and Union Territory People of Indian Origin Non-Resident Indian |
Note: Candidates of other states will be eligible as provided below:
| State | Eligibility norms |
|---|---|
| Kerala | Physics, Chemistry, Biology essential and the fourth subject may be Maths, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Home Science, Computer Science Vocational students are not eligible |
| Andra Pradesh | Elibility criteria will be decided based on the average arrived by taking the marks of both 11th and 12th standard aggregated to 200 total |
| Other States | As followed by TNAU. Average of 4 subjects computed to 200 |
Application Procedure:
Application forms for admission to 50% of the management quota can be obtained from The Secretary, College of Agricultural Technology, Kullapuram, Vaigai Dam via, Theni 625 562 in person by paying the application fee of Rs. 1000/- or by Request through post by enclosing a demand draft for Rs. 1000/- (If the application form is downloaded from the website, a demand draft for Rs.1000/- in favor of “College of Agricultural Technology, Theni”, Payable at Theni, should be enclosed towards the cost of the application form).
(If the application form is downloaded from the website, a demand draft for Rs.1000/- in favour of “College of Agricultural Technology, Theni”, Payable at Theni, should be enclosed towards the cost of the application form).
Fees
| S.No | Particulars | Government Quota | (Per Year) Management Quota(Per Year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | Rs. 40,000 | Rs. 70,000 |