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Updated on 14th November, 2022 , 15 min read
Tamil Nadu Open University was also the first open university in Tamil Nadu. The goal of the institution is to help those who cannot afford higher education. The University's courses are approved by the National Council for Teacher Education [NCTE], RCI, and DEB in addition to the University Grants Commission [UGC].
The university was established by an act of 2002 and is located in Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, at 577 Anna Salai. Thanks to a variety of facilities, this school is able to provide a wide range of academic programs. For students to choose from, there are undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs. There are non-semester courses offered in addition to semester courses.
The 3-year undergrad programs in B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., BBA, and BCA are offered by the Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU). The college also offers MBA, MCA, M.A., M.Com, and M.Sc. 2-year Master's degree programs, as well as Diploma and Post-Graduation Diploma courses in a variety of specializations.
Additionally, the college provides certificate and vocational programs. Through the forms accessible at the study centers, applicants can submit an offline application for admission to the program.
Here is a list of UG courses that are offered by TNOU:
S.no |
PROGRAMME DETAILS |
PROG. CODE |
YEAR-I* |
YEAR-II** |
YEAR III** |
MEDIUM |
|
1 |
B.A. English |
1102 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
3,300 |
ENGLISH |
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2 |
B.A. History |
1101 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
3,300 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
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3 |
B.A. Economics |
1105 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
3,300 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
|
4 |
B.A. Public Administration |
1106 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
3,300 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
|
5 |
B.A. Political Science |
1104 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
3,300 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
|
6 |
B.A. Sociology |
1111 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
3,300 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
|
7 |
B.A. Human Rights |
1117 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
3,300 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
|
8 |
B.A. Islamic Studies |
1116 |
3,000 |
2,800 |
2,800 |
ENGLISH |
|
9 |
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) |
1118 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
3,300 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
|
10 |
B.A. Tamil |
1108 |
2,375 |
2,175 |
2,175 |
TAMIL |
|
11 |
B.Lit. |
1125 |
2,375 |
2,175 |
2,175 |
TAMIL |
|
12 |
B.Com. |
1151 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
3,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
13 |
B.Com. (Computer Applications) |
1155 |
4,400 |
4,200 |
4,200 |
ENGLISH |
|
14 |
B.B.A. |
1161 |
4,750 |
4,550 |
4,550 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
|
15 |
B.Sc. Mathematics |
1131 |
5,500 |
5,300 |
5,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
16 |
B.Sc. Psychology |
1133 |
5,500 |
5,300 |
5,300 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
|
17 |
B.Sc. Geography |
1134 |
6,500 |
6,300 |
6,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
18 |
B.Sc. Visual Communication |
1139 |
6,500 |
6,300 |
6,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
19 |
B.C.A. |
1171 |
9,500 |
9,300 |
9,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
20 |
B.Sc. Apparel and Fashion Design |
1148 |
6,500 |
6,300 |
6,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
21 |
Bachelor of Performing Arts (B.P.A.) (Min: 4 years & Max: 8 years) |
1180 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
III Year 3,300 |
IV Year 3,300 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
Eligibility: 12th Pass or Equivalent, 12 from NIOS, 3 Years Diploma from DOTE, 11th + 2 Years TTC, or 10th + 2 Years ITI. |
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22 |
B.Sc. Physics |
1181 |
6,500 |
6,300 |
6,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
Eligibility: Physics must be one of the subjects in a three-year diploma or a 12th grade equivalent or NIOS. |
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23 |
B.Sc. Chemistry |
1182 |
6,500 |
6,300 |
6,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
Eligibility: 3 Years Diploma with Chemistry as one of the subjects, or 12th Pass or Equivalent, 12th from NIOS, |
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24 |
B.Sc. Botany |
1183 |
6,500 |
6,300 |
6,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
Eligibility: A three-year diploma with biology or botany as one of the subjects, or a 12th grade diploma from NIOS with a passing grade or equivalent. |
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25 |
B.Sc. Zoology |
1184 |
6,500 |
6,300 |
6,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
A 3 year diploma with zoology or biology as one of the subjects, or a 12th grade diploma from NIOS, is required for eligibility. |
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26 |
B.C.A. Lateral Entry- LE) |
1172 |
-- |
9,500 |
9,300 |
ENGLISH |
|
Eligibility: A diploma from a recognized polytechnic college and a 10th grade pass |
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27 |
B.Sc. Apparel and Fashion Design - Lateral Entry (LE) |
1149 |
-- |
6500 |
6,300 |
ENGLISH |
The Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) offers admission to three-year full-time undergraduate B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., BCA, and BBA programmes. Based on the achievement of fundamental eligibility, lateral admission to a two-year BCA is also provided. The requirement for applying to undergraduate programs is having completed your 10+2 in the appropriate disciplines. To be eligible for admission, candidates seeking lateral entry into the BCA program must possess any diploma from a recognized polytechnic college.
Candidates who are not eligible must participate in the university-conducted TNOU BPP for six months in order to be admitted to the UG programs. You can acquire application forms from university-approved study facilities.
Course |
Specialization |
Minimum Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
B.A. |
Urdu |
The applicant must have successfully completed the 12th (HSC) or a comparable exam, as well as PUC or TNOU BPP, 10+3 Years of Diploma, 11+2 Years TTC, or 10 +2 Years of ITI. |
Following counseling, candidates will be selected based on their performance in the 10+2 or TNOU BPP. |
English |
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English and Communication |
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History |
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Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration |
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History & Heritage Management |
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Tourism and Travel Studies |
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Economics |
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Business Economics |
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Public Administration |
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Political Science |
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Sociology |
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Human Rights |
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Islamic Studies |
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B.Com. |
Computer Applications |
Exams for the 10th or 12th (HSC) or an equivalent, the TNOU BPP, the 10+3-year diploma, the 11+2-year TTC, or the 10+2-year ITI are all acceptable. |
based on performance in the TNOU BPP or the 10+2 exam, then counseling. |
Bank Management |
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Corporate Secretaryship |
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Accounting & Finance |
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BBA |
Computer Applications |
10+2 examination from a recognized board. |
based on performance in the HSC exam or the TNOU BPP exam, then counseling. |
Marketing Management |
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Retail Management |
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General |
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BCA |
Simultaneous Registration - SE |
10th or 12th (HSC) examination or equivalent or PUC or TNOU BPP or For lateral entry candidates, any diploma from a recognized polytechnic college is required, whether it be a 10th + 3 Years Diploma, 11+2 Years TTC, or 10+2 Years ITI. |
Based on 10+2 examination or TNOU BPP is adopted after counseling. |
Lateral Entry – LE |
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Computer Application |
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B.Sc. |
Mathematics |
the equivalent of the 10th and 12th (HSC) exams, the PUC or TNOU BPP, the 10th plus three years diploma, the 11th plus two years TTC, or the 10th plus two years ITI. |
Counseling will be conducted after the HSC exam or TNOU BPP. |
Mathematics with Computer Applications |
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Psychology |
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Geography |
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Computer Science |
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Multimedia |
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Visual Communication |
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Apparel and Fashion Design |
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B.Sc. |
Apparel and Fashion Design (Lateral Entry - LE) |
Polytechnic College's (or TNOU's) three-year textile technology diploma. |
depending on the results of the 10+2 exam or the TNOU BPP, then university-led counseling. |
Here is a list of PG courses that are offered by TNOU:
S.no |
PROGRAMME |
PROG. CODE |
YEAR-I* |
YEAR- II** |
Medium |
1 |
M.B.A (Finance, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology) |
2261 |
12,500 |
12,300 |
ENGLISH |
2 |
M.A. History |
2201 |
4,300 |
4,100 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
3 |
M.A. Public Administration |
2206 |
4,300 |
4,100 |
ENGLISH |
4 |
M.A. Political Science |
2204 |
4,300 |
4,100 |
ENGLISH |
5 |
M.A. English |
2202 |
4,300 |
4,100 |
ENGLISH |
6 |
Master of Social Work |
2214 |
6,500 |
6,300 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
7 |
M.A. Criminology & Criminal Jus- tice Administration |
2213 |
4,300 |
4,100 |
ENGLISH |
8 |
M.Sc. Psychology |
2233 |
6,500 |
6,300 |
ENGLISH |
9 |
M.A. Sociology |
211 |
4,300 |
4,100 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
10 |
M.A. Economics |
205 |
4,300 |
4,100 |
TAMIL & ENGLISH |
11 |
M.A. Linguistics |
237 |
4,300 |
4,100 |
ENGLISH |
12 |
M.A. Anthropology |
223 |
4,300 |
4,100 |
ENGLISH |
13 |
M.Sc. Geography |
2218 |
10,500 |
10,300 |
ENGLISH |
Eligibility: 12th+ any Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University |
S.no |
PROGRAMME |
PROG. CODE |
YEAR-I* |
YEAR- II** |
MEDIUM |
14 |
M.A. Tamil |
2208 |
3,350 |
3,150 |
TAMIL |
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree with Tamil under Part- I from any recognized University |
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15 |
M.Com. |
2251 |
5,000 |
4,800 |
ENGLISH |
Eligibility: Graduate in Commerce/ Business Administration/ Corporate Secretaryship /ACA/AICWA/ and ACS / who have studied at least 02 papers in Commerce in their degree programme |
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16 |
M.Sc. Mathematics |
2231 |
5,500 |
5,300 |
ENGLISH |
Eligibility: B.Sc in Mathematics from any recognized University |
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17 |
M.Sc. Counselling & Psychotherapy |
2232 |
12,500 |
12,300 |
ENGLISH |
M.Sc. Counselling & Psychotherapy (For non Psychology Students) |
2232 |
13,000 |
12,800 |
ENGLISH |
|
Eligibility: Bachelor's / Master Degree in Psychology Eligibility: Other Graduates who have not studied Psychology should undergo a Bridge Course in Psychology (non Psychology Students) |
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18 |
M.Sc. Physics |
2281 |
10,500 |
10,300 |
ENGLISH |
Eligibility: B.Sc Degree in Physics, Branch – III Physics Main/ B.Sc Electronics/ any B.Sc Degree with Specialization with Applied Physics/ Electronics/ Nuclear Physics /NanoPhysics of any University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent any B.Sc Degree with Specialization with Applied Physics/ Electronics/ Nuclear Physics /NanoPhysics of any University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent |
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19 |
M.Sc. Chemistry |
2282 |
10,500 |
10,300 |
ENGLISH |
Eligibility: B.Sc General Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry as the main subject in Part –III with Physics/ Maths/ Botany/ Zoology as one of the allied papersof any affiliated Institution/University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent |
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20 |
M.Sc. Botany |
2283 |
10,500 |
10,300 |
ENGLISH |
Eligibility: B.Sc Botany /Micro biology/ Bio Chemistry/ Biotechnology Degree with Chemistry or Zoology as ancillary of any affiliated Institution/ University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent |
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21 |
M.Sc. Zoology |
2284 |
10,500 |
10,300 |
ENGLISH |
Eligibility: B.Sc Zoology/ Animal Science/ Micro biology/ BioChemistry/ Biotechnology Degree as the main subject in Part– III of any affiliated Institution/ University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent |
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22 |
M.Sc. Apparel and Fashion Design |
2238 |
10,500 |
10,300 |
ENGLISH |
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree in Apparel and Fashion Design / Costume Designing and Fashion/ Apparel Designing / Textile Designing from any recognized university |
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23 |
M.C.A. (Min: 3 years & Max: 6 years) |
271 |
12,500 |
IInd Year 12,300 |
ENGLISH |
IIIrd Year 12,300 |
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Eligibility: Any Bachelor's Degree with a duration ofminimum of3 (three) years from a recognized university with Mathematics as one ofthe subjects at +2 level or UG level. |
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24 |
M.C.A. (LE) (Min: 2 years & Max: 4 years) |
272 |
- |
IInd Year 12,500 |
ENGLISH |
IIIrd Year 12,300 |
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Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree with PGDCA/ Equivalent with Degree / (or) B.Sc.,Computer Sci ence / (or) BCA/ (or) BE/B.Tech Computer Science / Computer Engineering from any recognized University. |
If you wish to know more about TNOU Diploma and certificate courses you can vist their official website.
Tamil Nadu Open University - [TNOU] is now accepting applications for admission to its two-year full-time post-graduate M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MBA, and MCA programs. In comparison to the M.A., the M.Sc. is available in 18 fundamental specializations.
For M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MBA, and MCA programs, applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 50% overall in a relevant discipline. The Tamil Nadu Open University has application forms available at its study locations. Merit-based admission to the program will be used.
Course |
Specialization |
Minimum Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
MBA |
Management |
No matter what stream they are applying from, they must receive at least 50% of the necessary overall marks in their bachelor's degree program. |
After counseling, selection will be made according to merit. |
MCA |
Computer Applications |
Any bachelor's degree from an accredited institution that is at least 3 (three) years long and includes mathematics as one of the +2 or UG level subjects. |
based on performance on the qualifying exam, then counseling. |
MCA lateral entry |
Computer Applications |
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from any accredited university, or a B.Sc. in computer science, BCA, BE, B.Tech, or computer engineering |
Merit-based |
M.A. |
History |
Bachelor's degree from any accredited university, or Bachelor's degree from any accredited university with Tamil as a required course. |
in accordance with merit, then counseling. |
Public Administration |
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Sociology |
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Political Science |
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Economics |
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English |
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Translation Studies |
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Linguistics |
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Tourism and Travel Studies |
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Women Studies |
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Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration |
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Human Rights |
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Development Administration |
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Police Administration |
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International Relations |
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Anthropology |
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Gender Studies |
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Islamic Studies |
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M.Com. |
Commerce |
Graduates in business administration, corporate secretaryship, ACA, AICWA, and ACS with at least two business courses taken as part of their degree programs. |
merit-based, then counseling. |
M.Sc. |
Psychology |
Bachelor's degree from a university of good standing |
counseling comes after a merit-based system. |
Counselling & Psychotherapy |
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Counselling & Psychotherapy (Lateral Entry - LE) |
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Mathematics |
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Computer Science |
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Geography |
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Apparel and Fashion Design |
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M.L.I.Sc |
Library Science |
a university-recognized bachelor's degree in library science or library and information science. |
Merit-based |
Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) is now accepting applications for admission to its three-year full-time Diploma program and Postgraduate Diploma course. Below is a list of the different specializations for which a diploma or postgraduate degree is offered.
Having completed your 10+2 or receiving your degree from an accredited university is the minimum requirement to apply for Tamil Nadu Open University Diploma Courses. To be eligible for admission to the MBA program, PG Diploma applicants must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and must take the university-level entrance exam.
Course |
Specialization |
Minimum Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Diploma |
Management |
The ideal candidate will have either a bachelor's degree from a reputable university or a 10+2 (HSC) diploma along with three years of managerial, supervisory, or professional experience. |
After counseling, selection will be made on the basis of performance on the qualifying exam. |
Database |
The applicant must have passed the TNOU BPP (Entrance Test) or the equivalent examination to the 10+2 (HSC) standard. |
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Retail Management |
10+2 (HSC) or a comparable exam |
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Archaeology and Epigraphy |
10+2 (HSC) or a comparable exam |
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Museology and Conservation |
You must have passed the 10+2 (HSC) or an equivalent exam or have taken the TNOU BPP (Entrance Test). |
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Film Acting |
HSC exam, equivalent exam, or TNOU BPP 2 entrance test. |
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Television Acting |
HSC exam, equivalent exam, or entrance test for the TNOU BPP 2. |
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Drama and Theatre Acting |
Exams that are comparable to the HSC, the TNOU BPP 2 entrance exam, etc. |
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Data Sciences and Big Data Analytics |
Exams such as the 10+2 or an equivalent, or the Tnou BPP 2 entrance exam. |
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Yoga for Human Excellence |
TNOU-BPP and over the age of or a student at any university |
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Cloud Computing |
HSC exam, equivalent, TNOU, BPP, or PPH |
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Customs Clearing and Forwarding |
Exam 10+2 or a comparable test, TNOU BPP, or PPH |
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PG Diploma |
Information Technology Management |
The applicant must possess a bachelor's degree from a reputable university. |
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Spoken English |
a degree from a reputable university. |
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Psychological Counselling |
applicants with a psychology bachelor's or master's degree or any graduate degree. |
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Mathematics |
The applicant must possess a B.Sc. in applied mathematics. |
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Applied Mathematics |
The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics. |
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Computer Application |
Bachelor's degree is required of applicants. |
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Software Quality Management |
Bachelor's Degree |
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Information Security |
Graduate-level or post-graduate degree in psychology or education |
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Guidance and Counselling |
any graduate with a psychology degree from an accredited institution who has completed at least one UG or PG paper in the subject |
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Gerontology |
Bachelor's Degree |
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Child Rights & Child Protection |
Bachelor's Degree |
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Social Welfare Administration |
Social Sciences Postgraduate Degree from Any Recognized University |
Other Details:
After carefully reviewing the online application, the admissions section will assign an enrollment number and send the students their ID cards. The enrollment number must be used by the students in all subsequent correspondence with the university. When an applicant does not select one of the Learner Support Centers specified in the application, the Admission Section will attach the applicant to the Learner Support Center that is closest to the applicant's provided address for correspondence. The school will deliver the student's ID card to their address.
Candidates can use the results to assess their performance for the end-of-term exam. Only online is available for candidates to check their TNOU Results. The university posts the results on the official university website following the completion of the exam.The steps listed below make it easier for candidates to check their TNOU Results on the university website:
After the revaluation examination, candidates declare their results, which is known as the revaluation result. Candidates can apply for a reevaluation exam if they failed an exam or weren't happy with their results. The university administers a revaluation paper following the conclusion of the regular examination.
The steps for checking the results of the reevaluation on the university website are as follows.
The application forms and prospectuses for the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Postgraduate Diploma programs offered by the Tamil Nadu Open University [TNOU] must be picked up in person at the designated study centers. The qualifying exam must be passed, followed by counseling, before the candidates are finally chosen.
The university offers accommodations in the form of waivers of tuition to candidates who fall under the protected categories and who are disabled. The facilities that are available to students include the following:
Students from SC/ST who are enrolled in distance learning are eligible for fee reimbursement if they are unemployed and their parents' combined annual income does not exceed INR 1,00,000.
Students should submit their scholarship applications in the required format, which can be obtained from the Adi Dravidar/Tribal Welfare Department, along with any necessary supporting documentation.
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By - Nikita Parmar 2024-09-06 10:59:22 , 6 min readTamil Nadu Open University is the state’s first public university. The university wants to help those who cannot afford to pay for higher education. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), RCI, and DEB have all given their approval to the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) recognition of its courses.
The steps in the admissions process at TNOU are as follows: Undergraduate admission is based on passing the 10+2 exam or the TNOU BPP exam administered by the Tamil Nadu Open University. The Tamil Nadu Open University’s study centers are where you can find application forms. Admission to the postgraduate program will be based on merit. Candidates for the PG Diploma must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and must pass an entrance exam at the university level to be eligible for enrollment in the MBA program.
The university provides accommodations to applicants who belong to protected classes and have disabilities by waiving their tuition obligations. If they are not working and meet other requirements, SC/ ST students pursuing distance learning are eligible for fee reimbursement only if their parent’s income does not exceed 1,00,000. Tuition fee exemption is available to students with disabilities enrolled in a program at the university.
The steps in the admissions process at TNOU are as follows: Undergraduate admission is based on passing the 10+2 exam or the TNOU BPP exam administered by the Tamil Nadu Open University. Application forms are available at the study centers of the Tamil Nadu Open University. Admission to the postgraduate program will be based on merit. To be eligible for admission to the MBA program, PG Diploma applicants must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and must take the university-level entrance exam.
The following are the basic requirements for admission to TNOU: Candidates for the B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., BCA, and B.B.A. programs must have passed the 10+2 exam from an approved board. Candidates for the M.Com., M.A., M.Com., and M.Sc. programs must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in any discipline is required of applicants for MBA programs. At least a 50% undergraduate grade point average is needed to be eligible for admission to the MBA program.