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TNOU Admission 2025: Courses, Dates, Application & Selection Criteria

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TNOU Admission Process 2025

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Q:   How to join Tamil Nadu Open University?
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In order to get admission to TNOU offered courses, candidates must meet the eligibility conditions and complete the application process. Admission to the courses is merit-based, i.e. , applicants' performance in the last qualifying examination is evaluated. For B.Ed Spl.Ed., MPhil and PhD courses, candidates have to appear for an entrance exam conducted by the university. TNOU releases a rank list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. Selected candidates need to participate in the admission counselling. 

Q:   How much is the fee at TNOU?
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TNOU fees include multiple components, such as the tuition fee, hostel fee, etc. Caution fee is one-time payable at the time of admission. Furthermore, a 100% fee concession is given to jail inmates, transgenders, and destitute windows students. But the convocation fee has to be paid. Find below top TNOU courses along with their fee:

Course NameOne-Time FeeTuition Fee
MBANAINR 24,800 - INR 1 lakh
BScINR 300INR 15,600 - INR 22,000
MScNAINR 6,500 - INR 25,800
BCANAINR 28,100
BComNAINR 9,000 - INR 12,800
After 10th DiplomaINR 300INR 3,500 - INR 7,200
BANAINR 3,000-INR 10,800

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

Q:   When do admissions begin for various courses at Tamil Nadu Open University?
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Admissions are conducted twice between January and June. Admission to the courses is primarily merit-based. Moreover, the admission process is completely online. Hence, candidates can fill out and submit the application form via online mode through the Tamil Nadu Open University official website (tnou. ac.in). In addition, the university has set up 12 regional centres throughout Tamil Nadu to assist students in the application process.

TNOU After Class 10 Diploma Admission 2025

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  • Accepting Exams: CBSE 10th, ICSE, Tamilnadu 10th
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Q:   How do I take admission in Diploma at TNOU?
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Candidates seeking admission in any of the Diploma programmes offered at TNOU must pass a minimum of Class 12 or equivalent. The university shortlists candidates for Diploma based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. Selected candidates have to pay the programme fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Q:   What is the fee for Diploma at TNOU?
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TNOU Diploma total tuition fee ranges between INR 3,500 and INR 7,200. Candidates need to pay fee after completion of the selection rounds to confirm their seat. Tamil Nadu Open University fees include multiple components, such as the tuition fee, hostel fee, etc. Caution fee is one-time payable at the time of admission.  The fee excludes caution deposit of INR 300.

Q:   What is the duration of Diploma courses at TNOU?
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TNOU offers one or two years diploma. Candidates must pass Class 10 to apply for diploma. The university selects candidates for this course based on the aspirant's qualifying exam scores.

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TNOU Application Process 2025

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Q:   Can I apply offline for B.Ed at TNOU?
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Candidates can download the application form for B.Ed from the official website of TNOU. The cost of application form is INR 500. aspirants need to submit the application form along with relevant certificates and application processing fee in the form of DD from any nationalised bank in favour of “Tamil Nadu Open University”, payable at Chennai.

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Q:   What is the application fee for B.Ed at TNOU?
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Candidates need to pay an application fee to apply for B.Ed/ B.Ed Spl.Ed programme. There is relaxation in application fee for SC/ ST students. Below is the application fee for TNOU B.Ed:

CourseApplication Fee
B.EdINR 500 
B.Ed Special EducationINR 500 (INR 250 for SC/ ST)
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Q:   What documents are required for B.Ed admissions at TNOU?
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The application process for B.Ed at TNOU is completely online. Aspirants need to apply online at the university website www.tnou.ac.in to apply for B.Ed at the university. Aspirants seeking admission into the programme should make sure they have the following documents:

  • Passport-size colour photograph (jpeg, jpg, png format)
  • Signature (jpeg, jpg, png format)
  • Self-attested Aadhaar Card
  • Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
  • UG provisional degree/ certificate/ consolidated mark sheet

The application process is followed by a selection round and admission counselling round to complete the process of one calendar year for the institution.

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Q:   Is Class 12 score enough for B.A admissions at Tamil Nadu Open University?
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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.

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Q:   How many subjects are there in B.A Tamil curriculum at TNOU?
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BA Tamil 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:

  • Foundation in English
  • Environmental Education
  • History of Tamil Language and Literature
  • Literary Criticism and Creative Writing, etc.
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TNOU Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   How can I get admission in PG Diploma at TNOU?
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TNOU admission to PG Diploma course is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. Tamil Nadu Open University offers one or two year PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking. Candidates need to complete bachelor's degree from any recognised university to apply for TNOU PG Diploma course. 

 
Q:   What is the fee refund policy at TNOU?
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TNOU does not refunds programme fee once paid by the candidates. However, if on scrutiny, the applicant is found ineligible for admission to his or her programme of choice, an amount of INR 500 is with held by the university as processing fee. The balance amount of the fee already paid to the university is refunded to the applicant in such case.

Q:   Which colleges can I get admission to other than TNOU?
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TNOU provides multiple courses in Open & Distance Learning Mode. These courses allows people to access education widely and remotely. ODL courses can be pursued in either online or offline mode. Candidates can choose an institute that provides their desired course in their preferred mode. Other institutes that offer such courses are listed below:

Q:   How many courses are offered at Tamil Nadu Open University?
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TNOU offers 200+ programmes of study across various disciplines and skills at different levels from Certificate to postgraduate that are imparted through 13 academic schools, 5 support divisions, 1 media centre and a robust network of 515 learner support and service centres across the state. TNOU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma, PG Diploma and vocational Diploma courses across various specialisations.
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TNOU admission to various courses is merit-based. Aspiring candidates must qualify for the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course. Students can fill out and submit the application form via online mode through the Tamil Nadu Open University official website.

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The application form for admission to B.Ed course at Tamil Nadu Open University 2025 will be released on January 6, 2025. Candidates seeking admission for B.Ed at TNOU can apply online at the official website, tnou.ac.in. Candidates need to fill the application form and pay the application fee to b

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When will TNOU B.Ed admissions start?

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B.Ed admissions at TNOU start in January and generally go on till March. Candidates applying for admission should note that the TNOU admission process starts with the filling out of the application form. Aspirants need to appear for a university-level entrance exam to get admission to the university

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What is the process for admission to B.Com at Tamil Nadu Open University?

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TNOU BCom admission is entirely merit-based for the academic year 2024. Below is the TNOU BCom admission process:

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Tamil Nadu Open University BA admission is merit-based for the year 2024. Below is the step-wise TNOU BA admission process:

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