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TNOU Tamil Nadu Admissions 2025: Courses, Eligibility, Fees, Application Process

Public/Government University|Estd. 2004|NAAC Grade A+

• Updated on Mar 08, 2025, by Sachi Jain

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), Tamil Nadu, offers merit-based admission in diploma, Certificate, UG, PG, and PhD programs. A candidate meeting the minimum eligibility criteria at TNOU Tamil Nadu can apply through the online portal by registering themselves. The courses offered at TNOU Tamil Nadu are Diploma, Vocational Diploma, Advanced Vocational Diploma, B.A, B.Litt, Bachelor of Social Work, B.Sc, BCA, BPA, M.B.A, M.A, MSW, M.Sc, M.L.I.Sc, M.Com with the fees ranging from INR 3,500 to INR 34,200 depending on the course.

 

Table of Contents

  1. TNOU Tamil Nadu Important Dates 2025
  2. TNOU Tamil Nadu Diploma Courses 2025
  3. TNOU Tamil Nadu UG Courses 2025
  4. TNOU Tamil Nadu PG Courses 2025
  5. TNOU Tamil Nadu Application Process 2025
  6. TNOU Tamil Nadu Admission FAQs

 

TNOU Tamil Nadu Important Dates 2025

Events

Dates

Application Start Date

June 2025

Application End Date

August 2025

 

TNOU Tamil Nadu Diploma Courses 2025

Tamil Nadu Open University, Tamil Nadu, offers a diploma in Archaeology and Epigraphy, Wildlife Tourism, Tourism and Tour Operations Management, and Lab Technician to 10th Pass or 12th Pass / Equivalent with the fee range of INR 3,500 – INR 6,500.

 

The Vocational Diploma offered in Fashion Design & Garments Making, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Technician, Acupressure Therapist, with a fee range of INR 4,700 – INR 7,700. Admission to a diploma in TNOU, Tamil Nadu, based on merit.

Course

Specilisation

Eligibility

Selection Process

Fees(Total)

Diploma

Archaeology and Epigraphy, Wildlife Tourism, Tourism and Tour Operations Management, Lab Technician

10th Pass or 12th Pass / Equivalent (with 2 years lab experience for Lab Technician)

Merit

INR 3,500 – INR 6,500

Vocational Diploma

Fashion Design & Garments Making, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Technician, Acupressure Therapist, Early Childhood Care & Education (Kindergarten), Office Automation, In Design, Beauty Therapist, Vehicle Mechanic

10th Pass or 12th Pass / Equivalent

Merit

INR 4,700 – INR 7,700

Advanced Vocational Diploma

General Duty Assistant

10th Pass

Merit

INR 7,700

General Duty Assistant

 

10th Pass

Merit

INR 7,700

 

TNOU Tamil Nadu UG Courses 2025

Tamil Nadu Open University, Tamil Nadu, offers UG programs in B. A (English, History, Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration, Tourism & Travel Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Human Rights, Islamic Studies, Tamil), B.Litt (Tamil), Bachelor of Social Work, B.Sc (Mathematics, Psychology, Geography, Computer Science, Visual Communication, Apparel & Fashion Design), BCA, BPA (Drama and Theatre Studies) on the bais of merit. The eligibility for the application is a 12th passout in the relevant subject. The fee range at TNOU Tamil Nadu is INR 8,600 to INR 34,200.

Course

Specialisation

Eligibility

Selection Process

Fees(Total)

B.A

English, History, Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration, Tourism & Travel Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Human Rights, Islamic Studies, Tamil

12th passout in the relevant subject

Merit

INR 8,600 – INR 10,100

B.Litt

Tamil

12th passout in the relevant subject

Merit

INR 8,600

Bachelor of Social Work

 

12th passout in the relevant subject

Meri

INR 9,900 – INR 12,800

B.Sc

Mathematics, Psychology, Geography, Computer Science, Visual Communication, Apparel & Fashion Design\

12th passout in the relevant subject

Merit

INR 12,350 – INR 13,850

BCA

 

12th passout in the relevant subject

Merit

INR 16,100 – INR 28,100

BPA

Drama and Theatre Studies

12th passout in the relevant subject

Merit

INR 27,400 – INR 34,200

 

TNOU Tamil Nadu PG Courses 2025

Tamil Nadu Open University, Tamil Nadu, offers PG courses in MBA, MA in History, Public Administration, Political Science, Tamil, English, Tourism & Travel Studies, Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration, MSW, MSc in Psychology, Mathematics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Geography, MLISc, MCom on a merit basis. The fees at TNOU Tamil Nadu are INR 5,750 and INR 24,800, depending on the program.

Course

Specialisation

Eligibility

Selection Process

Fees(Total)

M.B.A

Finance, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology

12th + Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university

Merit

INR 24,800

M.A.

History, Public Administration, Political Science, Tamil, English, Tourism & Travel Studies, Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration

Bachelor’s Degree (Tamil specialization required for M.A. Tamil)

Merit

INR 5,750 – INR 8,400

MSW

 

12th + Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university

Merit

INR 12,800

M.Sc.

Psychology, Mathematics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Geography

Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject (Bridge course required for non-psychology students in Counselling & Psychotherapy)

Merit

INR 10,600 – INR 20,700

M.L.I.Sc

Library and Information Science

B.L.I.Sc / B.Lib.I.Sc from a recognized university

Merit

INR 10,800

M.Com

 

Graduate in Commerce / BBA

Merit

INR 9,800

 

TNOU Tamil Nadu Application Process 2025

The admission process at TNOU Tamil Nadu is clearly explained and simplified for candidates. The admission is merit-based for its students. Details steps to fill the application form are given below, along with the documents required.

 

Compulsory details for online admission in TNOU Tamil Nadu:

  • Valid email ID
  • A Mobile Number
  • Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking

 

How to apply to the TNOU Tamil Nadu?

  • Minimum Eligibility: Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for their respective course are eligible to apply.
  • Application Submission: Eligible candidates should complete and submit the application form on the official TNOU Tamil Nadu website.
    • Visit the home page of www.tnou.ac.in.
    • Click on ‘ONLINE ADMISSION’ available at the top.
    • Click on the ‘NEW REGISTRATION’ button
    • Register yourself by filling in the details, which include: applicant Login, Study Centre Login, and Regional Centre
  • Shortlisting the Candidates: Applicants will be shortlisted based on their merit.
  • Admission Confirmation: Candidates who successfully clear the selection process must confirm their admission by paying the admission fees and submitting the required documents for verification.

 

Documents Required

10th and 12th Mark Sheets

UG Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets

Applicant’s signature

Migration Certificate (if applicable)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Domicile

ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN)

Passport-sized Photographs

Transfer Certificate (TC)

 

 

TNOU Tamil Nadu FAQs

What is the admission process at TNOU Tamil Nadu?

TNOU Tamil Nadu has a merit-based admission process through an online portal.

What is the fee range for UG courses at TNOU, Tamil Nadu?

The UG course fee ranges from INR 8,600 to INR 34,200 at TNOU, Tamil Nadu.

What PG programs are available at TNOU, Tamil Nadu?

The PG programs available at TNOU, Tamil Nadu are MBA, MA, MSW, MSc, M.L.I.Sc., and M.Com.

What is the fee range for PG courses at TNOU, Tamil Nadu?

The PG course fee ranges from INR 8,600 to INR 34,200 at TNOU, Tamil Nadu.

What certification courses are available at TNOU, Tamil Nadu?

Entrepreneurship Development, Modern Techniques and Technology in Teaching, Instructional Design, ICT in Functional Tamil, Communicative English, Adolescence Education, Advanced Technological Applications in Teaching Mathematics, Conservation Techniques

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