TNOU: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Students can check below the steps to download TNOU placement report:

• Type TNOU in search engine
• Click on Student's placement cell tab
• Go to placement details tab
• The latest placement stats will be available for download

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 BA programme:

College Name	Tuition Fees	Overall Shiksha Ratings
BA at Tamil Nadu Open University	INR 3,000 - INR 10,800	3.6/ 5
BA at Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education	INR 10,300	3.7/ 5

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

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.

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

Tamil Nadu Open 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.

As per the annual report for the year 2023, 291 graduates received offer letters. A total of 30,594 students participated and 5,235 were offered job opportunities. The TNOU BSc average package ranged between INR 2.50 LPA and INR 3.50 LPA. A total of 63 organisations participated in placements.

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.

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). 

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

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

 

TNOU offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various streams such as Science, Commerce,  Management, and others. At the UG level, the university offers BBA, BSW, BPA,  BCom, BSc,  BLit, and others. At the PG level, the university offers MBA,  MSc, MCom,  MSW, and other courses offered to the students.

TNOU is not categorised as Tier 1 or Tier 2 university. TNOU focuses on open and distance learning, providing access to higher education for a diverse student body, rather than operating within the same framework as traditional Tier 1 or Tier 2 institutions. 

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.

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.

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.

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.