TNOU BBA Courses & Fees 2026

Tamil Nadu Open University offers a three-year BSc programme in different specialisations. Some of these specialisations include: 

• BSc in Chemistry
• BSc in Botany
• BSc in Physics
• BSc in Zoology 

The annual report 2022-23 incorporates the 2023 placement data. As per the report, 5,235 students received offers during the 2023 drive. Check the complete insights of Tamil Nadu Open University placements 2023 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 2.50 LPA - INR 3.50 LPA
Total recruiters	64
Students participated	30,594
Students placed	5,235

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.

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.

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.

Check below the list of companies that participated in TNOU placements in the last few years:

TNOU Placement: Top Recruiters
ICICI Bank	Blue Darts Express Ltd.
Star Health Insurance	TVS Trans India
Tech Anugraha	India Home Health Care Pvt. Ltd.

Yes, TNOU have a placement cell. The objectives of the placement cell are mentioned in the points below:

• The placement cell helps student to identify their area of interest
• Identify the gaps between existing course work and requirement to established in pvt sector
• Helps students to find the gap between Computer technologies in Core Industries & IT Industries 
• The placement cell helps students interest is mapped with pvt. sector requisites.

Candidates who get admission to Tamil Nadu Open University BSc are required to pay the TNOU BSc fees which range between INR 15,600 and INR 22,000 depending upon the specialisation selected by candidates.

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

Tamil Nadu Open University MBA curriculum is divided into semester-pattern. Learners can take four elective courses from elective areas viz:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Operations, or Systems.

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.

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 Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee
MBA	NA	INR 24,800 - INR 1 lakh
BSc	INR 300	INR 15,600 - INR 22,000
MSc	NA	INR 6,500 - INR 25,800
BCA	NA	INR 28,100
BCom	NA	INR 9,000 - INR 12,800
After 10th Diploma	INR 300	INR 3,500 - INR 7,200
BA	NA	INR 3,000-INR 10,800

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

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.

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

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.

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

Candidates seeking admission to BSc 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 the applicant’s signature
• Scanned copy of applicant’s recently taken colour photo