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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.
The university comparison between Tamil Nadu Open University 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 MBA programme:
| University Name | Tuition Fees | Overall Shiksha Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| MBA at Tamil Nadu Open University | INR 23,400 - INR 1 lakh | 3.6/ 5 |
| MBA at Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University | INR 5,500 - INR 30,800 | 4.1/ 5 |
Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
TNOU has a faculty comprising assistant professors, associate professors and professors. Most of the faculty members are PhD holders. The remaining faculty is highly qualified and has expertise in respective courses and fields.
Tamil Nadu Open University offers B.Ed for two-year. Below is the comparison of B.Ed course offered by other universities in South India:
| B.Ed University | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| TNOU | INR 50,000 |
| KSOU Mysore | INR 26,500 - INR 56,100 |
Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
TNOU Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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:
| University Name | Tuition Fees | Overall Shiksha Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| BSc at Tamil Nadu Open University | INR 15,600 - INR 22,000 | 3.6/ 5 |
| BSc at Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University | INR 7,500 - INR 24,900 | 4.1/ 5 |
Note: This information is taken from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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 BCom programme:
| College Name | Tuition Fees | Overall Shiksha Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| BCom at Tamil Nadu Open University | INR 9,000 - INR 12,800 | 3.6/ 5 |
| BCom at Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University | INR 7,500 - INR 13,200 | 4.1/ 5 |
Note: This information is taken from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
The university comparison between Tamil Nadu Open University and Annamalai University DDE is based on the tuition fees charged and overall Shiksha Ratings. Given below is the comparison between both universities for the BCom programme:
| College Name | Tuition Fees | Overall Shiksha Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| BCom at Tamil Nadu Open University | INR 9,000 - INR 12,800 | 3.6/ 5 |
| BCom at Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education | INR 11,800 | 3.7/ 5 |
Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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Answered 6 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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Answered 6 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 9 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:
Pros:
TNOU provides a wide range of online and distance learning program. The university is recognised by
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Answered 9 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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Answered a year 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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