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TNOU Highlights 2025

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Q:   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.

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 need to fill the application form and pay the application fee of INR 500 to be eligible for admission.

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

Q:   Does Tamil Nadu Open University have placements for B.A students?
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As per the annual report for the year 2022-23, 291 graduates received offer letters. A total of 30,594 students participated and 5,235 were offered job opportunities. The TNOU BA average package ranged between INR 2.50 LPA and INR 3.50 LPA. A total of 63 organisations participated in TNOU placements.

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

In the absence of BA-specific placement data, generic placement data has been taken.

TNOU Course and Fees 2025

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
After 10th Diploma(13 courses)
2 K - 7.2 KGet Fee Details
Exams : CBSE 10thICSE+1 More
M.Sc.(12 courses)
6.5 K - 21.9 KGet Fee Details
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B.Sc.(18 courses)
15.6 K - 22 KGet Fee Details
B.A.(26 courses)
3 K - 10.8 KGet Fee Details
Exams : CBSE 12thWBCHSE+4 More
Certificate(26 courses)
500 - 2 KGet Fee Details
Exams : CBSE 10thICSE+4 More
M.A.(23 courses)
3.4 K - 9 KGet Fee Details
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UG Diploma(4 courses)
2 K - 7.2 KGet Fee Details
Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
MBA/PGDM(7 courses)
23.4 K - 1 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 50 %
BFA(6 courses)
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10+2 : 50 %
Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
MSW(2 courses)
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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 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.

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.

TNOU Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

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Q:   What is the selection criteria for B.Ed at TNOU?
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Tamil Nadu Open University selects candidates for B.Ed based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. For B.Ed Special Education, the university conducts an entrance exam. Once the results are out, candidates are further called for counselling. In case of B.Ed, TNOU releases a rank list. Shortlisted candidates need to participate in the admission counselling. During the counselling, candidates are allotted learner support centres. 

Q:   How to join Tamil Nadu Open University?
A: 

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. 

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Placement Review IconPlacements3.8
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.9
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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
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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
4
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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TNOU Placements 2025

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Q:   What are the job options after B.Ed from TNOU?
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After completing the B.Ed degree from one of the best B.Ed Colleges in India, students are open to various job opportunities. Aspirants can become teachers at the primary, secondary and senior secondary levels in private schools. Below are some of the job profiles available after B.Ed from SRTMUN:

Job ProfileAverage Annual Salary (in INR)
School Teacher5- 9 LPA
Curriculum Developer3.5- 6 LPA
Private Educator2.5- 4 LPA
Career Counsellor4- 6 LPA
Education Administrator6- 9 LPA
Q:   Does TNOU have a placement cell?
A: 

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.
Q:   Which companies participated in TNOU placements?
A: 

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

TNOU Placement: Top Recruiters
ICICI BankBlue Darts Express Ltd.
Star Health InsuranceTVS Trans India
Tech AnugrahaIndia Home Health Care Pvt. Ltd.

TNOU Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Are there any scholarships or grants for BSc students at Tamil Nadu Open University?
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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.

Q:   Are there any scholarships or grants for B.Com students at Tamil Nadu Open University?
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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.

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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Q:   Is TNOU better than KSOU for B.Ed?
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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 UniversityTotal Tuition Fee
TNOUINR 50,000
KSOU MysoreINR 26,500 - INR 56,100

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

Q:   Which university is better for BSc, TNOU or DDE Alagappa University?
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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 NameTuition FeesOverall Shiksha Ratings
BSc at Tamil Nadu Open UniversityINR 15,600 - INR 22,0003.6/ 5
BSc at Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa UniversityINR 7,500 - INR 24,900
4.1/ 5

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

Q:   Which university is better for B.A among TNOU and DDE Alagappa University?
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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 BA programme:

College NameTuition FeesOverall Shiksha Ratings
BA at Tamil Nadu Open UniversityINR 3,000 - INR 10,8003.6/ 5
BA at Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa UniversityINR 7,500
4.1/ 5

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

TNOU Application Process 2025

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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.

Q:   What is the Tamil Nadu Open University BSc admission process?
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TNOU BSc admission is merit-based for the year 2024. Candidates are required to fill out the application form. Below is the step-wise TNOU BSc admission process:

STEP 1: Application Process

Candidates are required to fill out the application form online. Candidates must follow the following application process:

Step 1.1: Visit the official website of Tamil Nadu Open University.

Step 1.2: The home page will appear where candidates must click on the ‘ONLINE ADMISSION’ tab.

Step 1.3: A web page screen will appear for making entries of new registration of students for entering their application details.

The University also keeps a brief window for offline admissions for certain candidates as they may not access the online application. If necessary, the personnel at all of the university regional centers and learner support centers facilitate and help students submit online applications.

Before submitting the applications, candidates shall register on the online admission portal. Once registered, users can submit the online application form. In order to support their eligibility, they shall also upload scanned copies of their academic transcripts. The application submission process is completed through OTP received on the registered number.

STEP 2: Selection Criteria

Tamil Nadu Open University selects candidates based on their merit in the qualifying exam. Selected candidates need to participate in the admission counselling. During the counselling process, candidates are allotted learner support centers. The final step of admission is to pay the TNOU BSc fees.

Q:   What is the Tamil Nadu Open University BSc application process?
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Candidates are required to fill out the application form online. Candidates must follow the Tamil Nadu Open University BSc application process:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Tamil Nadu Open University.

Step 2: The home page will appear where candidates must click on the ‘ONLINE ADMISSION’ tab.

Step 3: On clicking the admission tab, a web page screen will appear for making entries of new registration of students for entering their application details.

The University also keeps a brief window for offline admissions for certain candidates as they may not access the online application process. If necessary, the personnel at all of the university regional centers and learner support centers facilitate and help students submit online applications.

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TNOU FAQs

Q:   What is the seat intake for B.Ed at TNOU?
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The total strength for seats for B.Ed admission is 1,000. These aspirants are admitted to Tamil medium (500 students) and English medium (500 students) based on rank list separately prepared for each medium. A total of 50 students are allotted to each Learner Support Centre. Candidates can get a seat in B.Ed based on their merit in UG/ PG examination. 

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)
Q:   What documents are required for admission to B.Com at TNOU?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission to BCom 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
Q:   Who is eligible for B.Ed in Tamil Nadu Open University?
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Tamil Nadu Open University offers both B.Ed and B.Ed Spl.Ed. for two-year each. Below is the minimum academic qualification required to apply for any of the programmes:

  • Aspirants must pass bachelor's or master's degree in relevant subjects with at least 50% aggregate to apply for TNOU B.Ed and B.Ed Spl.Ed. programme.
  • Candidates with bachelor's in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with a minimum of 55% aggregate can also apply.
  • There is relaxation in the aggregate for reserved category candidates. Aspirants belonging to BC/ BCM need 45% aggregate, 43% for MBC/ DNC and 40% for SC/ SCA/ ST in graduation.
Q:   What is the eligibility for B.Com admission in Tamil Nadu Open University?
A: 

TNOU admission to BCom is based on scores obtained by candidates in the Class 12. Candidates must have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination.

Q:   What is the eligibility for an MBA programme at TNOU?
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Candidates must pass Class 12 along with a bachelor's degree from any recognised university to apply for TNOU MBA programme. Aspirants must hold the documents such as marksheets, certificates, etc. proving their claim for verification at the time of admission. Besides, the selection for MBA is based on merit of the candidates in the last qualifying exam.

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.

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

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.
Q:   Is TNOU private or government?
A: 

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) is an Indian institution for open and distance learning established by the government of Tamil Nadu, India. The university was recognised by the UGC, Distance Education Council (DEC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). 

Q:   Which are the top recruiters that visited TNOU campus during the recent placement drive?
A: 

Check below the list of a few top recruiters that visited TNOU campus during the recent placement drive:

TNOU Placement: Top Recruiters
ICICI BankBlue Darts Express Ltd.Tech Anugraha
Star Health InsuranceTVS Trans IndiaIndia Home Health Care Pvt. Ltd.

 

Q:   Is studying at TNOU expensive?
A: 

TNOU has affordable fee structure. The university offers UG and PG programme across various streams such as Science, Management, Arts, Commerce, and others. The fee structure ranges INR 3K- INR 1 lakh. The fee structure includes multiple components, such as tuition fees, laboratory fees, security deposit, alumni fees, etc.

Q:   Is studying at Tamil Nadu Open University expensive?
A: 

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.

Q:   Are TNOU students eligible to appear for the UPSC exam?
A: 
Yes, TNOU students are eligible to appear for UPSC exam because it is a UGC recognised university. Established by the government of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) is for open and distance learning courses. TNOU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma, PG Diploma and vocational Diploma courses across various specialisations.
Q:   Can I pursue two degree programmes from TNOU simultaneously?
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A student can only pursue a single degree programme at a time as per the UGC guidelines. TNOU offers a plethora of UG, PG, Doctoral, Diploma, Vocational Diploma, and Certificate courses. The university also offers courses that can be pursued after Class 10. Some of the popular courses offered by TNOU are BCA B.A. BBA B.Com M.A. M.Sc. M.A. etc. Admission to the courses is merit-based.

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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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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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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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Upasana Shukla

Contributor-Level 9

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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Krish Lalwani

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 9 months ago

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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Upasana Kumari

Contributor-Level 8

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Jagriti Shukla

Updated on Sep 16, 2025

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Contact Information

Address

First floor of administrative Building, No 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet
Chennai ( Tamil Nadu)

Phone
04424306600

(For general query)

04424306663

(For admission query)

Email
tnouvc@gmail.com

(For general query)

admission@tnou.ac.in

(For admission query)

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