Colleges in Chennai

The university comparison between TNOU and DDE Alagappa University is based on the tuition fees charged and overall Shiksha Ratings. Given below is the comparison between both universities for the BSc programme:

Note: This information is taken from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

BSc Botany is a three-year course of Tamil Nadu Open University spread across semesters. Below are some of the subjects that are a part of the curriculum:

• Plant Diversity
• Economic Zoology
• Animal Diversity
• Microbiology and Plant Pathology
• Plant Taxonomy and Economic Botany, etc.

TNOU BSc curriculum is divided into semester-pattern. Hence, the curriculum includes subjects semester-wise. During the course of the programme, students are required to study:

• Core Courses
• Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses
• Skill Enhancement Courses
• Generic Elective Courses
• Discipline Specific Elective Courses

As per the annual report for the year 2023, 291 graduates received offer letters. A total of 30,594 students participated and 5,235 were offered job opportunities. The TNOU BSc average package ranged between INR 2.50 LPA and INR 3.50 LPA. A total of 63 organisations participated in placements.

Tamil Nadu Open University has established the Alumni Association whose objective is to create and establish Alumni endowments for granting scholarships, prizes, and medals to learners showing high proficiency in studies and honoring university's graduated learners. The association renders financial aid to academically deserving and economically/ socially underprivileged learners.

Tamil Nadu Open University also keeps a brief window for offline admissions for certain candidates as they may not access the online application. If necessary, the personnel at all of the university regional centers and learner support centers facilitate and help students submit online applications.

Tamil Nadu Open University BA admission is entirely merit-based for the academic year 2024. TNOU BA admission 2024 is based on scores obtained by candidates in the Class 12 exams.

Candidates seeking admission to BA at Tamil Nadu Open University are required to submit the following documents during the time of admission as mentioned below:

• JPEG File of the highest Qualification Certificate (Class 10/ Class 12)
• Community Certificate for those students who wish to avail Scholarship
• Scanned copy of applicant’s recently taken colour photo
• Scanned copy of the applicant’s signature

Tamil Nadu Open University offers a three-year BA programme in different specialisations. These specialisations include:

• BA Tamil
• BA Sociology
• BA Economics
• BA History
• BA English
• BA Political Science

TNOU offers admission to BA based on scores obtained by candidates in the Class 12. Candidates must have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination.