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TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY, DISTANCE EDUCATION

University | 2002

Introduction

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) Chennai, Tamil Nadu was established in the year 2002. Tamil Nadu Distance learning offers distance programs which are recognized by an Act (No.27 of 2002) of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of the Tamil Nadu state and approved by (University Grants Commission), DEB (Distant Education Bureau), RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India), and NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education).

Distance Degree programs that are offered by Tamil Nadu Distance Education are various UG and PG level course such as BBA, B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., MBA, M.A. and M.Sc.

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Admission

If you are interested in taking admission at Tamil Nadu Open University then you can fill out the form for TNOU admission.

  • Class 10th Mark Sheet
  • Class 12th Mark Sheet
  • Graduation Mark Sheet
  • Scanned Signature
  • Recent Passport size photo

 

Steps to Fill TNOU Application Form 2022

Follow the given below online admission procedure for the Tamil Nadu Open University Distance Education and Online Learning:-

  • Firstly visit the university study center and get the form on the payment of Rs. 100/- in cash.
  • You can also get the form from the Deputy Registrar, MPDD, TNOU, 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai– 600 015 by post on payment of Rs.150/- by DD (demand draft) in favour of the Tamil Nadu Open University payable at Chennai.
  • After that you will get an statement of acknowledgment from the Study Centre
  • The Admission Wing, allot the Enrollment Number and send the ID Cards to the Study Centers for handing over to the aspirants.
  • Aspirants can submit the form along with the University copy of the Challan.

 

Tamil Nadu Open University Important Dates:

Event Date
Conduction of Entrance Examination Jan 18, 2022

TNOU Distance Learning Eligibility Criteria:

Specialization Eligibility Criteria
BBA
Computer Applications 10+2 examination from a recognized board.
Marketing Management 
Retail Management 
General 
B.A.
Urdu Candidate needs to be pass in 12th (HSC) or equivalent examination or PUC or TNOU BPP or 10+3 Years of Diploma or 11+2 Years TTC or 10 +2 Years ITI.
English
English and Communication
History
Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration
History & Heritage Management
Tourism and Travel Studies
Economics
Business Economics
Public Administration
Political Science
Sociology
Human Rights
Islamic Studies
B.Com
Computer Applications 10th or 12th (HSC) exam or Equivalent or TNOU BPP or 10+3 Years Diploma or 11+2 Years TTC or 10+2 Years ITI
Bank Management
Corporate Secretary ship
Accounting & Finance
Computer Applications 10+2 examination from a recognized board.
Marketing Management
Retail Management
General
BCA
Simultaneous Registration - SE 10th or 12th (HSC) examination or equivalent or PUC or TNOU BPP or 10th +3 Years Diploma or 11+2 Years TTC or 10+2 Years ITI and for lateral entry candidate must have any Diploma from Recognized Polytechnic College.
Lateral Entry – LE
Computer Application
B.Sc.
Mathematics 10th exam as well as 12th (HSC) examination or Equivalent or PUC or TNOU BPP or 10th +3 Years Diploma or 11th+2 Years TTC or 10th +2 Years ITI
Mathematics with Computer Applications
Psychology
Geography
Computer Science
Multimedia
Visual Communication
Apparel and Fashion Design
B.Sc. Lateral Entry
Apparel and Fashion Design (Lateral Entry - LE) Three Year Diploma in Textile Technology from Polytechnic College (or) TNOU DAFD.
MBA
Management Candidate needs to be pass in Bachelor’s examination in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
MCA
Computer Applications Any Bachelor's Degree with a duration of a minimum of 3 (three) years from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects at +2 level or UG level.
MCA
Computer Applications Any Bachelor's Degree with a duration of a minimum of 3 (three) years from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects at +2 level or UG level.
MCA Lateral Entry
Computer Applications Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Degree / (or) B.Sc., Computer Science / (or) BCA / (or) BE / B.Tech. Computer Science / Computer Engineering from any recognized University
MA
History Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University or Bachelor’s Degree with Tamil Under Part -I from any recognized University
Public Administration
Sociology
Political Science
Economics
English
Translation Studies
Linguistics
Tourism and Travel Studies
Women Studies
Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration
Human Rights
Development Administration
Police Administration
International Relations
Anthropology
Gender Studies
Islamic Studies
M.Com
Commerce Graduate in Commerce/ Business Administration/Corporate Secretaryship/ ACA/ AICWA/ and ACS/ who have studied at least 02 papers in Commerce in their degree program
M.Sc.
Psychology Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University
Counseling & Psychotherapy
Counselling & Psychotherapy (Lateral Entry - LE)
Mathematics
Computer Science
Geography
Apparel and Fashion Design
Diploma
Management  Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University or 10+2 (HSC) with 3 years Managerial/ Supervisory/ Professional experience.
Database Applicant must have passed 10+2 (HSC) or Equivalent examination or TNOU BPP (Entrance Test)
Retail Management 10+2 (HSC) or Equivalent examination
Archaeology and Epigraphy 10+2 (HSC) or Equivalent examination
Museology and Conservation 10+2 (HSC) or Equivalent examination or have appeared in TNOU BPP (Entrance Test)
Film Acting HSC examination or Equivalent or TNOU BPP 2 entrance exam.
Television Acting HSC examination or Equivalent or TNOU BPP 2 entrance exam.
Drama and Theatre Acting HSC examination or Equivalent or TNOU BPP 2 entrance exam.
Data Sciences and Big Data Analytics 10+2 examination or Equivalent or TNOU BPP 2 entrance exam.
Yoga for Human Excellence 21 Years of Age and TNOU-BPP or from any University
Cloud Computing HSC examination or Equivalent or TNOU BPP or PPH
Customs Clearing and Forwarding 10+2 exam or Equivalent or TNOU BPP or PPH
PG Diploma
Information Technology Management Candidate must hold Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University.
Spoken English Graduation from any recognized University.
Psychological Counseling Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Psychology or any Graduate applicants.
Mathematics Candidate must hold B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics.
Applied Mathematics Candidate must hold B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics in particular.
Computer Application Applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree
Software Quality Management Bachelor’s Degree
Information Security Graduation or Post-Graduation in Psychology/ Education
Guidance and Counseling UG/PG in Psychology education or any other graduate who has studied Psychology (at least one paper in UG/PG) from a recognized University
Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree
Child Rights & Child Protection Bachelor’s Degree
Social Welfare Administration PG Degree in Social Sciences from any recognized University

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Facilities

Library Ambulance Auditorium Labs BUS Parking Green Carpet Lawns Indoor/Outdoor games A/c

Q&A

Ques. Does Tamil Nadu Directorate of Distance Education is approved by UGC?
Ans.
Yes, Tamil Nadu Open University is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission), DEB (Distant Education Bureau), RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India), and NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education).

 

Ques. What is the Tamil Nadu Open University distance BBA program specializations and eligibility criteria?
Ans.
Given below the Tamil Nadu Open University distance BBA program specializations and eligibility criteria:-

Specialization Eligibility Criteria
BBA
Computer Applications 10+2 examination from a recognized board.
Marketing Management 
Retail Management 
General 

 

Ques. Does TNOU provide any books and study material for study?
Ans.
Yes, TNOU provides Self Learning material (SLM) to all the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) candidates. 

 

Ques. What are the documents required at TNOU admission?
Ans.
Documents required at TNOU admission are given below:-

  • Class 10th Mark Sheet
  • Class 12th Mark Sheet
  • Graduation Mark Sheet
  • Scanned Signature
  • Recent Passport size photo

 

Ques. What are the TNOU Distance education headquarters address?
Ans.
Tamil Nadu Open University
No 577, Anna Salai
Saidapet, 
Chennai- 600015

 

TNOU Distance Learning Review

Tamil Nadu Open University main objective of the establishment is to provide higher education to the underprivileged, handicapped or disabled, working men and women or people who are not able to complete their education due to other goals or their admission got rejected or can’t afford higher fees.

It has an excellent teaching method; it provides Self Learning material (SLM) to all the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) candidates.

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