Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), established in 2002 in Chennai, offers UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, vocational, certificate, and short-term courses in various disciplines.
TNOU Courses, Fees and Eligibility
| Course | Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Com. | INR 3500 - INR 4400 | 12th / NIOS / 3 years DOTE Diploma / 2 years ITI (NCVT) |
| BBA | INR 4750 | 12th / NIOS / 3 years DOTE Diploma / 2 years ITI (NCVT) |
| BA | INR 3500 | 12th / NIOS / 3 years DOTE Diploma / 2 years ITI (NCVT) |
| B.Sc. | INR 9500 | 12th / NIOS / 3 years DOTE Diploma / 2 years ITI (NCVT) |
| MCA | INR 12,500 | Bachelor’s degree with Maths |
| M.Sc. | INR 5500 - 12,500 | Relevant B.Sc. degree |
| MBA | INR 12,500 | Bachelor’s degree |
| M.Com | INR 5000 | Bachelor’s degree |
| MA | INR 3500 - INR 4800 | Bachelor’s degree |
| MSW | INR 6500 | Bachelor’s degree |
| M.L.I.Sc. | INR 5500 | Bachelor of Library Science / Information Science | B.Ed. | INR 30,500 | 10th / 12th or equivalent |
| Diploma | INR 5500 | Bachelor’s degree |
| Vocational Diploma | INR 2500 - INR 7700 | 10th / 12th or equivalent |
TNOU Key Dates 2026
TNOU admissions are conducted in January and July cycles. The application date for BA, M.Sc., Post Graduate Diploma, MSW, and B.Ed. is September 15, 2026. The last application date for BA Admission 2026 is September 15, 2026.
TNOU Admission Process
Candidates must visit tnou.ac.in, register online, enter personal and academic details, upload the required documents, pay the registration and course fees, and submit the application form.
Most courses are offered through merit-based admission. B.Ed. admission is based on the TNOU Entrance Exam, followed by document verification and fee payment for shortlisted candidates.
Disclaimer
The fees, eligibility criteria, admission process, and dates are based on the provided information and may change. Candidates should verify the latest details with TNOU before applying.