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TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY, DISTANCE EDUCATION

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Introduction

The Tamil Nadu Open University became the first university in the state to provide a self-learning university. It was founded in 2003. The UGC-DEB, NCTE, RCI, and AICTE have formally validated TNOU's academic programs. The University has been granted the UGC's 12B Status. In 2003–04, the academic operations got started. The University has grown tremendously over the last 20 years. With over a million students enrolled in 234 programs at different levels covering a wide range of disciplines and skills, from certificate to postgraduate programs, the institution is spread across the state through 11 academic schools, 5 support divisions, 1 media center, a strong network of learner support centers, and community colleges. With approval from the UGC-DEB, the TNOU began offering M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs. The Government of Tamilnadu selected the TNOU in 2008 and gave it the order to give skill development programs to provide Community Colleges with Skill Based Education and Training for the state's underprivileged populations. 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 (the University Grants Commission), DEB (Distant Education Bureau), RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India), and NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education).

 

Accreditations and Approvals
Tamil Nadu Open University has been recognized by esteemed organizations such as the Distance Education Bureau (DEB), University Grants Commission (UGC), and NAAC (Grade 'A+'). These accreditations have demonstrated the legitimacy of TNOU's degrees and diplomas in both the academic and professional areas and as a result, its degrees are recognized across the nation.
 

Why Choose Tamil Nadu Open University

The University has been meeting the educational needs of the underprivileged and marginalized members of society. The Tamil Nadu government founded the Tamil Nadu Open University to expand access to higher education and enhance the caliber of education provided through open and distance-learning modes by working with such State regulations. The Tamilnadu government designated the TNOU and issued an order (G.O.M.s.No-163 dated 22-05-2008) requiring it to offer skill development programs to deliver Skill Based Education and Training to the state's underprivileged groups through Community Colleges.

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    • Given below the list of Tamil Nadu Distance Learning courses:-

    UG Programs B.B.A.
    B.B.A. MARKETING MANAGEMENT
    B.B.A. RETAIL MANAGEMENT
    B.B.A. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
    B.A. TAMIL
    B.LIT. (TAMIL)
    B.A. ENGLISH
    B.A. ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION
    B.A.HISTORY
    B.A.HISTORY AND HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
    B.A. TOURISM AND TRAVEL STUDIES
    A.POLITICAL STUDIES B.A.
    B.A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
    B.A.HUMAN RIGHTS
    B.A. SOCIOLOGY
    B.A.ECONOMICS
    B.A. ISLAMIC STUDIES
    B.A.CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
    B.Com.
    B.Com. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
    B.Com. BANK MANAGEMENT
    B.Com. CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP
    B.Com. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
    B.Sc. MATHEMATICS
    B.Sc. MATHEMATICS WITH COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
    B.Sc. PHYSICS
    B.Sc. CHEMISTRY
    B.Sc. BOTANY
    B.Sc. ZOOLOGY
    B.Sc. PSYCHOLOGY
    B.Sc. GEOGRAPHY
    B.Sc. MULTIMEDIA
    B.Sc. VISUAL COMMUNICATION
    B.Sc. APPARAL AND FASHION DESIGN/LE
    B.Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE
    B.C.A- Lateral Entry
    B.S.W. SOCIAL WORK
    B.P.A DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES
    PG Program M.B.A.
    M.B.A. HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
    M.B.A. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
    M.B.A. SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
    M.A. TAMIL
    M.A. ENGLISH
    M.A. LINGUISTICS
    M.A. HISTORY
    M.A. TOURISM AND TRAVEL STUDIES
    M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE
    M.A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
    M.A. HUMAN RIGHTS
    M.A. POLICE ADMINISTRATION
    M.A. SOCIOLOGY
    M.A. ANTHROPOLOGY
    M.A. WOMEN STUDIES
    M.A. ECONOMICS
    M.A. ISLAMIC STUDIES
    M.A.CRIMINOLOGYAND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
    M.Com.
    M.Sc. MATHEMATICS
    M.Sc. PHYSICS
    M.Sc. CHEMISTRY
    M.Sc. BOTANY
    M.Sc. ZOOLOGY
    M.Sc. PSYCHOLOGY
    M.Sc. COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY /NP
    M.Sc. COUNSELLING
    AND PSYCHOTHERAPY LE
    M.Sc. GEOGRAPHY
    M.Sc APPAREL AND FASHION DESIGN
    M.Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE
    M.C.A
    M.C.A-Lateral Entry
    M.S.W.(SOCIAL WORK)
    M.L.I.Sc.
    Diploma Programs DIPLOMA IN MEDIA ART
    DIPLOMA IN ARCHAEOLOGY AND EPIGRAPHY
    DIPLOMA IN WILD LIFE TOURISM
    DIPLOMA IN APPAREL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
    PG Diploma Programs PG DIP.IN SPOKEN ENGLISH
    PG DIP.IN PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING/(NP)
    PG Dip. in Psychological Counseling
    Vocational Diploma Programs VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BEAUTICIAN
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN AND GARMENTS MAKING
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN FOUR WHEELER MECHANISM
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN DTP OPERATOR
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING
    VOCATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT (VADGD)
    VOCATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT (VADGD) LE
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CATERING ASSISTANT
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN HOUSE ELECTRICIAN
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ACUPRESSURE THERAPIST
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ANIMATION
    VOC. DIP. IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (Kindergarten)
    Certificate Programs CERTIFICATE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

     

    TNOU Distance Learning Fee Structure:

    UG Programs

    Programs Fees
    B.B.A. 11,800
    B.B.A. MARKETING MANAGEMENT 11,050
    B.B.A. RETAIL MANAGEMENT 11,050
    B.B.A. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 12,850
    B.A. TAMIL 6,100
    B.LIT. (TAMIL) 6,100
    B.A. ENGLISH 7,750
    B.A. ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION 7,750
    B.A.HISTORY 7,750
    B.A.HISTORY AND HERITAGE MANAGEMENT 7,750
    B.A. TOURISM AND TRAVEL STUDIES 8,650
    A.POLITICAL STUDIES B.A. 7,750
    B.A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 7,750
    B.A.HUMAN RIGHTS 7,750
    B.A. SOCIOLOGY 7,750
    B.A.ECONOMICS 7,750
    B.A. ISLAMIC STUDIES 7,300
    B.A.CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION 7,750
    B.Com. 7,750
    B.Com. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 7,750
    B.Com. BANK MANAGEMENT 7,750
    B.Com. CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP 7,750
    B.Com. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 11,050
    B.Sc. MATHEMATICS 11,050
    B.Sc. MATHEMATICS WITH COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 11,050
    B.Sc. PHYSICS 19,150
    B.Sc. CHEMISTRY 19,150
    B.Sc. BOTANY 19,150
    B.Sc. ZOOLOGY 19,150
    B.Sc. PSYCHOLOGY 11,050
    B SC. GEOGRAPHY 12,050
    B.Sc MULTIMEDIA 19,150
    B.Sc VISUAL COMMUNICATION 19,150
    B.Sc APPARAL AND FASHION DESIGN/LE 19,150
    B.Sc COMPUTER SCIENCE 30,850
    B.C.A- Lateral Entry 26,350
    B.S.w SOCIAL WORK 26,350
    B.P.A DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES (4 years) 13,150

     

    PG Programs

    Programs  Fees
    M.B.A. 22,300
    M.B.A. HOSPITAL 50,800
    ADMINISTRATION
    M.B.A. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 24,800
    M.B.A. SHIPPING AND 40,800
    LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
    M.A. TAMIL 5,800
    M.A. ENGLISH 7,400
    M.A. LINGUISTICS 7,400
    M.A. HISTORY 7,400
    M.A. TOURISM AND TRAVEL STUDIES 7,400
    M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE 7,400
    M.A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 7,400
    M.A. HUMAN RIGHTS 7,400
    M.A. POLICE ADMINISTRATION 7,400
    M.A. SOCIOLOGY 7,400
    M.A. ANTHROPOLOGY 7,400
    M.A. WOMEN STUDIES 7,400
    M.A. ECONOMICS 7,400
    M.A. ISLAMIC STUDIES 7,400
    M.A.CRIMINOLOGYAND CRIMINAL 7,400
    JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
    M.Com. 7,400
    M.Sc. MATHEMATICS 7,400
    M.Sc. PHYSICS 20,850
    M.Sc. CHEMISTRY 20,850
    M.Sc. BOTANY 20,850
    M.Sc. ZOOLOGY 20,850
    M.Sc.PSYCHOLOGY 9,650
    M.Sc.COUNSELLING 19,850/20,600
    AND PSYCHOTHERAPY /NP
    M.Sc.COUNSELLING 19,850
    AND PSYCHOTHERAPY LE
    M.Sc. GEOGRAPHY 12,950
    M.Sc APPAREL 20,850
    AND FASHION DESIGN
    M.Sc.COMPUTER SCIENCE 24,850
    M.C.A 24,850
    M.C.A-Lateral Entry 24,850
    M.S.W.(SOCIAL WORK) 9,650
    M.L.I.Sc. 5,550

     

    Diploma Programs

    Programs Fees
    DIPLOMA IN MEDIA ART 2.53
    DIPLOMA IN ARCHAEOLOGY AND EPIGRAPHY 4.05
    DIPLOMA IN WILD LIFE TOURISM 8,050
    DIPLOMA IN APPAREL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 4,750

     

    PG Diploma Programs

    Programs Fees
    PG DIP.IN SPOKEN ENGLISH 3,850
    PG DIP.IN PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING/(NP) 10,450
    PG Dip. in Psychological Counselling 10,050

     

    Vocational Diploma Programs

    Vocational Diploma Programs Fees
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BEAUTICIAN 7,750
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN AND GARMENTS MAKING 4,750
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN 4,750
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN FOUR WHEELER MECHANISM 4,750
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN DTP OPERATOR 4,750
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 4,750
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 4,750
    VOCATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT (VADGD) 7,750
    VOCATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT (VADGD) LE 7,750
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CATERING ASSISTANT 4,750
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN HOUSE ELECTRICIAN 4,750
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ACUPRESSURE THERAPIST 4,750
    VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ANIMATION 7,750
    VOC. DIP. IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (Kindergarten) 7,750

     

    Certificate Programs

    Certificate Programs Fees
    CERTIFICATE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT 850
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Documents required for admission 

  • Photo Identity proof (Aadhaar Card or PAN card)
  • Academic Documents duly attested by a Class One Gazetted officer or notarised from a Notary
  • CAT/MAT/ ATMA/ XAT/G-MAT/ MBA/ MMS-CET/ C-MAT or equivalent entrance exam at State or National level
  • Document proof of Work Experience (if any)
  • 2 Passport Size photographs
     

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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Q&A

Ques. Is the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Distance Education 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. Does TNOU provide any books and study material for study?
Ans. Yes, TNOU provides self-learning material (SLM) to all Open and Distance Learning (ODL) candidates. 

 

Ques. Do employers recognize degrees from open universities?
Ans. If you have a strong skill set, employers will accept an open university degree just like they would a traditional degree.


Ques. What documentation is needed to apply to TNOU?
Ans. The following documents are needed for the admissions process: bank statements, official transcripts from grades 10 and 12, necessary certifications, current photos, etc.

 

Ques. Which TNOU programs are the most well-liked?
Ans. There are many programs available at TNOU, all of which are UGC-DEB. See the post for a comprehensive list. 

 

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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