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

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TNOU Fee Structure

CourseTotal tuition fees
After 10th Diploma  (14 Courses)
₹ 2 K - 7.2 KGet Fee Details
B.A.  (26 Courses)
₹ 3 K - 10.8 KGet Fee Details
M.Sc.  (12 Courses)
₹ 6.5 K - 21.9 KGet Fee Details
B.Sc.  (19 Courses)
₹ 15.6 K - 22 KGet Fee Details
Certificate  (35 Courses)
₹ 500 - 2 KGet Fee Details
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Q:   How much is the fee at TNOU?
A: 

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 for Diploma at TNOU?
A: 

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:   Is B.Ed available in Tamil Nadu Open University?
A: 

Tamil Nadu Open University offers two-year B.Ed Special Education in distance education mode through the Department of Special Education. Besides, the university also offers two-year B.Ed programme. However, the student-teacher is
permitted to complete within a maximum period of 5 years, after the enrolment.

The duration for B.Ed Spl.Ed is two-years for candidates with RCI recognised D.Ed Specialisation Education, Candidates can complete the programme within a maximum period of four years, after enrolment. For aspirants who does not possess any RCI recignised D.Ed Special Education, the duration of the course is two and a half years. 

TNOU
After 10th Diploma Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 - 2 years)
₹ 3.5 K - 7.2 K
₹ 300
₹ 3.8 K - 7.5 K
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After 10th Diploma Fees Comparison

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CollegesTuition FeesHostel Fees
3.5 K - 7.2 K-/-
12.81 K-/-
12.81 K - 40.22 K-/-
6 K-/-
6 K-/-
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B.A. Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 3 years)
₹ 3 K - 10.8 K
₹ 3 K - 10.8 K
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B.A. Fees Comparison

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M.Sc. Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
₹ 6.5 K - 21.9 K
₹ 6.5 K - 21.9 K
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The value for money rating of this course is 3.2/5 (5 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon

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M.Sc. Fees Comparison

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CollegesTuition FeesHostel Fees
6.5 K - 21.9 K-/-
3 K - 30 K17 K
15.35 K - 30.85 K-/-
21.12 K17.84 K
12 K-/-
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B.Sc. Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 - 3 years)
₹ 15.6 K - 22 K
₹ 300
₹ 15.9 K - 22.3 K
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The value for money rating of this course is 5.0/5 (1 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon

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Certificate Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 3 months - 6 years)
₹ 500 - 2 K
₹ 100
₹ 600 - 2.1 K
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M.A. Fees 2026

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₹ 3.35 K - 9 K
₹ 300
₹ 3.65 K - 9.3 K
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The value for money rating of this course is 3.0/5 (1 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon

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UG Diploma Fees 2026

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₹ 2 K - 7.2 K
₹ 2 K - 7.2 K
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MSW Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
₹ 6 K
₹ 6 K
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MBA/PGDM Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
₹ 23.4 K - 1 L
₹ 23.4 K - 1 L
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Commonly asked questions
On MBA/PGDM Fees
Q:   Is MBA available at TNOU?
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Yes, Tamil Nadu Open University offers MBA programme for two-years at the PG level. The course is offered in semester pattern with curriculum divided into four semesters. Aspirants need to pass graduation to apply for MBA course. The selection for MBA is based on merit of the candidates in the last qualifying exam.

Q:   Are there any scholarships or grants for MBA students at Tamil Nadu Open University?
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TNOU 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 graduated learners. The association renders financial aid to academically deserving and economically/ socially underprivileged learners.

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B.Lit. Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 3 years)
₹ 6.72 K
₹ 6.72 K
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MCA Fees 2026

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₹ 24 K - 37.1 K
₹ 24 K - 37.1 K
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BCA Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 3 years)
₹ 28.1 K
₹ 28.1 K
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The value for money rating of this course is 5.0/5 (1 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon

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B.Com Fees 2026

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₹ 9 K - 12.8 K
₹ 9 K - 12.8 K
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The value for money rating of this course is 5.0/5 (1 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
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On B.Com Fees
Q:   Are there any scholarships or grants for B.Com students at Tamil Nadu Open University?
A: 

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.

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BSW Fees 2026

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₹ 10.1 K
₹ 10.1 K
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BBA Fees 2026

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₹ 4.25 K
₹ 4.25 K
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PG Diploma Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 year)
₹ 5.5 K
₹ 300
₹ 5.8 K
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M.Com Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
₹ 4.5 K
₹ 4.5 K
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The value for money rating of this course is 3.0/5 (1 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon

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BPA Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
₹ 13.4 K
₹ 13.4 K
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PGDCA Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 year)
₹ 6 K
₹ 6 K
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.8
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M.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2023
Offered by St. Peter's College
3.4
4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Good placements in 2024 and every good infrastructure
Placements: About 250 students are placed in our course, with a minority of 70 males, while the rest are females. The package I chose covered all the basic necessities, dorm, and it cost around 1.5 lakhs. Many of my seniors have gotten good positions in companies, and the placement is very advantageous.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure are well-rounded and equipped with good basic equipment. I can easily use the facilities, and all the classrooms have air conditioning, with large blackboards. The Wi-Fi in the dorms is not quite good, but the library is a great alternative.
Faculty: The teachers were fully supportive and helped us all the way. My queries were almost non-existent with them helping me all the way. The exams are well-deserved, I guess, since they test the students. The exams weren’t so difficult as I kept up with my studies; for others, I can't speak.
Other: I chose this course because I was always good at mathematics and wanted to reach newer heights with it. I hope it takes us to more and more outer programs.
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M.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2020
Offered by St. Peter's College
3.2
4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Good College with best facilities.
Placements: College is best for Placements compared to other Colleges from our batch 2020. 59% students got best offers from the top companies. The highest package offer from my course is 16 Lacs and the lowest package offered is 4 Lacs. The students got big offer Internships from big companies.
Infrastructure: The department is well-equipped with quality labs. Smart classrooms are there. In hostels, rooms are given on a shared basis with the facility of Wi-Fi. There is also a mess and a canteen for Vegetarian and non vegetarian food. A medical facility is also there in emergency times.
Faculty: The professors are very qualified and have experience in teaching quality is good. Semester exam moderate difficult. The passing percentage is a 100%. The course curriculum expose students to various practical that make them ready for Industry.
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Master of Commerce (M.Com.) (Part Time) - Batch of 2021
Offered by St. Peter's College
3
3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Recruiting companies are more valuable in college.
Placements: Our St. Peter's College is well known for its high percentage of placement, i.e., 67%. More than 32k+ students are successfully placed in large-scale companies. The highest package offered is 34 lacs per year and the lowest package is 12 lacs per year with top recruiting companies like Indo, Amazon, IFB and TCS.
Infrastructure: The facilities are high-speed Wi-Fi in classrooms for resource download purposes, campus placements with high salaries, classrooms with large spaces, and a large library with a large number of books. Top-notch medical facilities are there, and sports and games are conducted like cricket, volleyball, and football.
Faculty: The teaching quality at our college is good. The teachers are helpful in all subjects for scoring good marks and have a degree with 6 to 8 years of experience in teaching. Yes, they also prepare students for industry readiness. The semester exams are difficult to pass, even though we have 65% of passing students.
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M.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2020
Offered by St. Peter's College
3.2
1Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
You can be a part of this college and enjoy the campus.
Placements: At my campus, the placement is not good; mostly students go to pursue higher education. Then, after having a higher education, they are going to be placed. If I tell you about myself, in my class, only two students got placed. As I am saying to you again, it is very difficult to get placed on campus.
Infrastructure: The course infrastructure is good. They provide a lot of facilities. The department organized for students to be aware of the world. The classroom is so good—a completely air-conditioned classroom with wifi is available. The hostel facility is so good, with good mess food.
Faculty: The faculty is supportive, and the examination department is fully supportive. The teaching quality and way of teaching are amazing. The teachers are highly qualified. They are supportive every time. My HOD, MS. Poonam, is so lovely and kind. Ma'am play a crucial role in my life.
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Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2022
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
It is awesome to learn a great number of good things.
Placements: About 80% of the students from our course got placed in in the top-most companies. The average salary offered ranges between Rs. 15,000-25,000 per month. Companies like TCS, Accenture and some IT companies visit our college for an internship and placements. The salary package offered is affordable. About 40% of the students from our course got an internship.
Infrastructure: The library is of top-class. Facilities like canteens and classrooms are good. The infrastructure of our college is good. Wi-Fi facility is not available for the students. The infrastructure of the hostels is good. Food served in the canteen is good. First aid kit is available in every corridor. All type of sports is available for the students to participate in.
Faculty: Faculty members teaching quality is good. They are highly knowledgeable. They clear all the doubts of students. They are very helpful to get a top grade in exams. The course curriculum is relevant. You can directly enter in any company with well technical knowledge, and the best in industry.
Other: I have chosen this course because I want to become a software and hardware engineer. We can well develop computer knowledge and technical knowledge in our course. Nothing should be improved in our course. The campus is good to teach good things and to do fun and enjoyment.
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Diploma in Web Designing - Batch of 2020
Offered by National College of Media and Communication
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4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
The college was good with many facilities
Placements: We have quite good placement As we get many great companies like ORACLE , accenture , Wipro , Infosys , IBM , CGI , IGATE etc... and the packages are like 25k , 30k , the highest was around 50k per month It all depends on the percentage what we get like if we get 90% and above you will definitely get the job with the best package As this college is too old it gets many companies for placement
Infrastructure: We have a good facilities We have an WiFi throughout thee college which provides 100mb of data for one day though which you can browse Labs are the best to say as we have AC s in it so that we may be comfortable The best thing in the college is we have a great library with best collection of books ( one block itself )
Faculty: We were having some of the good teachers where as the other were not so good But they tried to give their best by teaching in different techniques there was a huge faculty The course curriculum was very useful The notes was even dictated and also they gave the printed notes
Other: There were a lots of events like cultural day , ethnic day , athletic meet , talents week , etc.... There were also scholorship for those who Reed well
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Answered 2 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 2 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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Abhay Arora

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Answered 5 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 5 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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Abhishek Aggarwal

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Answered 9 months ago

Various online sources enable users to download NEET question papers in the Tamil language. KalviExpress provides Tamil medium NEET study materials along with question papers that include model questions and practice tests for NEET preparation ¹. The Tamil Nadu Directorate of School Education makes

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