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  • A+ NAAC accredited
  • Public/Government University
  • Estd. 2004

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Total Tuition Fees 500 - 2K
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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.
Q:   How can candidates join TNOU?
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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.

Q:   What are the subjects taught in BSc Botany at Tamil Nadu Open University?
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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.
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₹ 500 - 2 K
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₹ 600 - 2.1 K
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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:   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:   What is the Tamil Nadu Open University fee for BSc?
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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.

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.

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Answered 5 months ago

No, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai is not hard to get. The university is recognised by the UGC, Distance Education Council (DEC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). TNOU is accredited with NAAC A+ Grade. The university offers admission based

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Kartik Shekhar

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Answered 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Open University is one of the eminent university which offers quality education to the students. The university is recognised by the UGC, DEC, NCTE, and RCI. The university is accredited by NAAC A+ Grade. TNOU appoints well-trained and expert faculty members with years of experience. The

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Answered 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu Open University offers flexible and affordable education, particularly for distance learners, but has some drawbacks for the students support. Below-mentioned are TNOU pros and cons: 

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TNOU provides a wide range of online and distance learning program. The university is recognised by

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Upasana Shukla

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Answered 8 months ago

TNOU has affordable fee structure. The fee ranges between  INR 2,000- INR 1 lakh. The fee structure includes tuition fee, caution fee, application fee, etc. Students can check with the admission office if the university allows payment through both online and offline modes.

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