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Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), established in 2002 by the Government of Tamil Nadu, is the state's first open university. It aims to make higher education accessible to all segments of society, especially the disadvantaged, through distance and open learning modes.
Programs Offered: TNOU offers a wide range of programs, including Certificate courses, Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA), Master's degrees (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA), and Research programs (M.Phil, Ph.D.) across various disciplines like Arts, Science, Management, Education, and Computer Applications.
Accreditation and Affiliations: The university is recognized by the UGC and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB). It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU).
Placements: While open universities typically do not offer placement services like conventional universities, TNOU provides support through career guidance and counseling. The flexibility of programs allows learners to continue their education alongside professional engagements.
Campus Facilities: The headquarters in Chennai includes administrative offices, study centers, a library, and support services. TNOU has a network of learning resource centers across Tamil Nadu to facilitate student learning and access to educational materials.
Tamil Nadu Open University - [TNOU]
No 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet
India
Pincode: 600015
☎ 044-24306600
Website: http://www.tnou.ac.in/
Stream: Arts
Approved By: UGC,DEB,
Distance Learning: No
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts [BA] | 2,200 - 3,060 1st Yr Fees | 10+2 | 3 Years years |
| Master of Science [M.Sc] | 3,850 - 12,550 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 2 Years years |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] | 3,850 - 10,450 1st Yr Fees | 10+2 | 3 Years years |
| Master of Business Administration [MBA] | 11,500 - 25,000 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 2 Years years |
| Master of Arts [MA] | 3,025 - 3,850 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 2 Years years |
| Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] | 3850 1st Yr Fees | 10+2 | 3 Years years |
| Ph.D | 21700 1st Yr Fees | Post Graduation | 3 Years years |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA] {Lateral} | 8950 1st Yr Fees | Diploma | 3 Years years |
| Master of Computer Applications [M.C.A] | 12550 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 3 Years years |
| Master in Social Work [MSW] | 7300 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 2 Years years |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling [PGDPC] | 10450 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 1 Year years |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] | 2,750 - 3,850 1st Yr Fees | 10+2 | 3 Years years |
| Bachelor of Literature [B.Lit] (Tamil) | 2200 1st Yr Fees | 10+2 | 3 Years years |
| Master of Commerce [M.Com] | 3850 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 2 Years years |
| Bachelor of Social Work [BSW] | 8950 1st Yr Fees | 10+2 | 3 Years years |
| Master of Science [M.Sc] | 7,800 - 10,550 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 2 Years years |
| Diploma | 4,050 - 7,750 | Graduation | 1 Year years |
| Diploma in Tourism Management | 8050 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 1 Year years |
| Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc] | 5500 1st Yr Fees | B.lib.sc | 2 Years years |
| Master of Arts [MA] | 3,850 - 6,150 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 2 Years years |
| Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] | 4,450 - 5,550 1st Yr Fees | 10+2 | 3 Years years |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] | NA 1st Yr Fees | 10+2 | 3 Years years |
| Bachelor of Education [B.Ed] | NA 1st Yr Fees | Graduation | 2 Years years |
| BA Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil | 2200 | NA |
| Islamic Studies | 2600 | NA |
| English | 2750 | NA |
| History | 2750 | NA |
| English and Communication | 2750 | NA |
| Political Science | 2750 | NA |
| Public Administration | 2750 | NA |
| Tourism Studies | 3060 | NA |
| History and Heritage Management | 2750 | NA |
| Human Rights | 2750 | NA |
| Economics | 2750 | NA |
| Sociology | 2750 | NA |
| M.Sc Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 12550 | NA |
| Counselling & Psychotherapy | 10050 | NA |
| Fashion Designing | 10550 | NA |
| Mathematics | 3850 | NA |
| Physics | 10550 | NA |
| Chemistry | 10550 | NA |
| Botany | 10550 | NA |
| B.Sc Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 3850 | NA |
| Fashion And Apparel Design | 6550 | NA |
| Computer Science | 10450 | NA |
| Mathematics with Computer Applications | 3850 | NA |
| Multimedia | 6550 | NA |
| Mathematics | 3850 | NA |
| Botany | 6550 | NA |
| Chemistry | 6550 | NA |
| Geography | NA | NA |
| Visual Communication | 6550 | NA |
| Physics | 6550 | NA |
| Zoology | 6550 | NA |
| MBA Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 11500 | NA |
| Hospital Administration | 25000 | NA |
| Logistics & Shipping Management | 20500 | NA |
| MA Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology & Criminal Justice | 3850 | NA |
| Islamic Studies | 3850 | NA |
| Travel & Tourism | 3850 | NA |
| International Relations | 3850 | NA |
| Police Administration | 3850 | NA |
| Linguistics | 3850 | NA |
| History | 3850 | NA |
| Anthropology | 3850 | NA |
| Gender Studies | 3850 | NA |
| English | 3850 | NA |
| Women Studies | 3850 | NA |
| Comparative Literature | 3850 | NA |
| Tamil | 3025 | NA |
| Development Administration | 3850 | NA |
| Human Rights And Development | 3850 | NA |
| Political Science | 3850 | NA |
| Sociology | 3850 | NA |
| Public Administration | 3850 | NA |
| Social Work | 3850 | NA |
| Translation Studies | 3850 | NA |
| BBA Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 3850 | NA |
| Retail Management | 3850 | NA |
| Ph.D Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 21700 | NA |
| Psychology | 21700 | NA |
| Computer Science | 21700 | NA |
| Management | 21700 | NA |
| Fashion Design | 21700 | NA |
| English | 21700 | NA |
| Botany | 21700 | NA |
| Chemistry | 21700 | NA |
| Tamil | 21700 | NA |
| History | 21700 | NA |
| Zoology | 21700 | NA |
| Ancient History And Archaeology | 21700 | NA |
| Geography | 21700 | NA |
| Physics | 21700 | NA |
| PG Diploma Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological Counseling | 10450 | NA |
| B.Com Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 2750 | NA |
| Corporate Secretaryship | 2750 | NA |
| Accounting And Finance | 2750 | NA |
| Banking Management | 2750 | NA |
| Computer Applications | 3850 | NA |
| B.Lit Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil | 2200 | NA |
| M.Com Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3850 | NA |
| M.Sc Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 7800 | NA |
| Zoology | 10550 | NA |
| Physics | NA | NA |
| Diploma Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Application | 4750 | NA |
| Archaeology and Epigraphy | 4050 | NA |
| Beauty Care | 7750 | NA |
| Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning | 4750 | NA |
| Diploma Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism Management | 8050 | NA |
| M.A Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Geography | 6150 | NA |
| Economics | 3850 | NA |
| BBA Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Applications | 4450 | NA |
| General | 5550 | NA |
| B.Sc Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel And Catering Management | NA | NA |
| Botany | NA | NA |
| Chemistry | NA | NA |
| B.Ed Course Name | Fees | Cutoff (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| General | NA | NA |
