Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai Admission: Get 2021 admission details

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Tamil Nadu Open University was established by the government of Tamil Nadu in the year 2002 with the motto of extending education to ‘anyone, anytime, anywhere’. Since its inception, the University has thus been catering to the learning needs of the disadvantaged and deprived in society. The Tamil Nadu Open University in the country. The Tamil Nadu Open University is the first University in the state to have introduced credit-based self–learning materials in print as early as 2003. While the round-the-year admission policy with examination schedules conveniently arranged on weekends and the effective continuous assessment provision has sufficiently addressed the issue of quantity in the form of increasing higher education access, the University has been harnessing the advancements in ICT to continuously improve quality.

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Tamil Nadu Open University Diploma and PG Diploma Admission
Tamil Nadu Open University Application Form
Tamil Nadu Open University Admission Helpline

Tamil Nadu Open University Admission 2021

Tamil Nadu Open University courses are offered at UG and PG levels. The growth of the Tamil Nadu Open University during the past 16 years has been phenomenal. With a cumulative student strength of 10,82,656 in 218 Programmes of study across various disciplines and skills at different levels from Certificate to Post- Graduate that is imparted through 13 Academic Schools, 5 Support Divisions, 1 Media Centre and a robust network of 515 Learner Support and Service Centres across the State. B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., BCA, and BBA are the courses offered at the UG level whereas, M.Com., M.A., MBA, and M.Sc. are the Tamil Nadu Open University courses offered at a PG level.

Tamil Nadu Open University UG Admission 2021

B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., BCA, and BBA are the courses offered by the college at a UG level. These courses have various different specializations offered under them. Admission to these UG Courses is based on completion of 10+2 or TNOU BPP conducted by the Tamil Nadu Open University.

Course	Specialization
BA	Urdu, English, English & Communication, History, Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration, History & Heritage Management, Tourism and Travel Studies, Tourism and Travel Studies, Economics, Business Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Human Rights, Islamic Studies
B.Com.	Computer Applications, Bank Management, Corporate Secretaryship, Accounting & Finance
BBA	General, Computer Applications, Marketing Management, Retail Management
BCA	Simultaneous Registration - SE, Lateral Entry – LE, Computer Application
B.Sc.	Mathematics, Mathematics with Computer Applications, Psychology, Geography, Computer Science, Multimedia, Visual Communication, Apparel & Fashion Design
B.Sc.	Apparel and Fashion Design (Lateral Entry - LE)

Tamil Nadu Open University UG Admission 2021: Eligibility Criteria, Admission Criteria

Final selection of the candidates in BBA, B.Com., BCA, B.Sc., and B.A. is based on merit in qualifying exam as well as entrance exam scores. Candidates must have a relevant 10+2 qualification to become eligible.

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BA	Candidates must pass 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 Selection criteria would be based on merit in 10+2 or TNOU BPP followed by counseling
B.Com.	Candidates must have passed the 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 Selection criteria would be based on merit in 10+2 examination or TNOU BPP followed by counseling
BBA	Candidates must pass 10+2 examination from a recognized board Selection criteria would be based on merit in HSC examination or TNOU BPP followed by counseling
BCA	Candidates must have passed 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 Selection criteria would be based on 10+2 examination or TNOU BPP followed by counseling
B.Sc.	Candidates need to pass 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 Selection criteria would be based on HSC examination or TNOU BPP, followed by counseling

Tamil Nadu Open University PG Admission 2021

The college offers two-year full-time post-graduate M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MBA, and MCA programs. M.Sc. is offered in 18 basic specializations and M.A. is offered in 7 basic disciplines.

Course	Specialization
MBA	Management
MA	History, Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, English, Translation Studies, Linguistics, Tourism & Travel Studies, Women Studies, Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration, Human Rights, Development Administration, Police Administration, International Relations, Anthropology, Gender Studies, Islamic Studies
MCA	Computer Applications
M.Com.	Commerce
M.Sc.	Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Counselling & Psychotherapy (Lateral Entry - LE), Mathematics, Computer Science, Geography, Apparel & Fashion Design
M.L.I.Sc	Library Science

Tamil Nadu Open University PG Admission 2021: Eligibility Criteria, Admission Criteria

The minimum eligibility to apply for M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MBA and MCA programs are having passed a bachelor’s from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate in a relevant discipline.

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MBA	Candidates must pass in Bachelor’s examination in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate Selection criteria would be based on merit followed by counseling
MA	Candidates must have a 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	Candidates must have a 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
M.Com.	Candidates must 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.	Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University
M.L.I.Sc	Candidates must have a Bachelor of Library Science/ Bachelor of Library and Information Science from a recognized University

Tamil Nadu Open University Diploma and PG Diploma Admission 2021

A three-year full-time Diploma program and PG Diploma course are offered by Tamil Nadu Open University - [TNOU]. Diploma and PG Diploma are offered in various specializations as listed below.

Course	Specialization
Diploma	Management, Database, Retail Management, Archaeology and Epigraphy, Museology & Conservation, Film Acting, Television Acting, Drama and Theatre Acting, Data Sciences and Big Data Analytics, Yoga for Human Excellence, Cloud Computing, Customs Clearing
PG Diploma	Information Technology Management, Spoken English, Psychological Counselling, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Application, Software Quality Management, Information Security, Guidance and Counselling, Gerontology, Child Rights & Child Protection, Social Welfare Administration

Tamil Nadu Open University Diploma and PG Diploma Admission 2021: Eligibility Criteria, Admission Criteria

The minimum eligibility to apply for Tamil Nadu Open University Diploma Courses is having passed 10+2 or Graduation from a recognized university. Applicants to PG Diploma will have Bachelor’s or Master’s will have to appear in the University level entrance exam to be eligible for admission in the MBA course.

Course	Eligibility Criteria
Diploma	Candidate must have a 10+2 (HSC) qualification from a recognized university or board Selection criteria would be based on merit in qualifying exam followed by counseling
PG Diploma	Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University Selection criteria would be based on merit in qualifying exam followed by counseling

Tamil Nadu Open University Application Form 2021

Below are the steps and procedures to be followed to apply for any of the courses mentioned above

The Application Forms can be obtained from the study centers on the payment of the prescribed payment of Rs. 100/-
Fill all the details that are asked in the application form
On submission of the Application Form, the Study Centre will issue a statement of acknowledgment to the Applicant and forward the Forms to the Zonal Centres
Then the students may quote their Enrollment Number in all their further references with the University
For all the Programs the fees shall be paid to the University. The fees may be remitted in any branch of the State Bank of India or Indian Bank
The applicant will have to enclose the TNOU copy of the remitted challan with the application for Admission. They may also consult their Study Centers regarding the remittance of fees
Applicants may submit the filled-in Application Forms along with the University copy of the Challan
Selected candidates will have to get their documents verified and the counseling will be held on the dates prescribed
Tamil Nadu Open University fee structure is available on the official website of the college

Mandatory Documents

Passport size photograph.
Signature of the candidate
10th Standard Mark Sheet or equivalent in support of Date of Birth
12th Standard Mark Sheet (wherever applicable).
UG Degree Certificate (wherever applicable).
Community Certificate in respect of SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates

Tamil Nadu Open University Admission Helpline

Tamil Nadu Open University	Contact Details
Phone Number	044-24306600, 044-24306614, 044-24306625, 044-24306627
Address	Tamil Nadu Open University, No. 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600015.

Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai Admission and Fees Details 2021:

Course For Admission	Total Tution Fees	Admission Forms
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai BA	Rs. 6,600
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai BBA	Rs. 10,538
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai BCA	Rs. 25,200
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai BCA	Rs. 15,900
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai MA	Rs. 6,682
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai MBA	Rs. 21,750
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai B.Sc	Rs. 15,700
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai B.Sc	Rs. 24,600
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai B.Sc	Rs. 15,600
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai B.Sc	Rs. 28,200
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai B.Sc	Rs. 10,440
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai B.Sc	Rs. 52,380
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai Diploma	Rs. 6,750
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai Diploma	Rs. 6,113
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai Diploma	Rs. 11,500
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai Diploma	Rs. 10,500
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai Diploma	Rs. 6,129
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai M.Com	Rs. 6,600
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai MCA	Rs. 44,100
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai MCA	Rs. 29,400
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai M.Lib.I.Sc	Rs. 5,000
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai M.Sc	Rs. 13,680
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai M.Sc	Rs. 9,500
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai M.Sc	Rs. 21,800
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai B.Com	Rs. 6,600
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai MSW	Rs. 6,600
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai BSW	Rs. 6,600
Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai Diploma in Animation	Rs. 7,200

Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai Admission FAQs

1.
Which are the lateral courses offered by the college?

MCA lateral entry is offered by the college.

2.
What is the eligibility criteria to get admission in Diploma (Management)?

The candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University or 10+2 (HSC) with 3 years of Managerial/ Supervisory/ Professional experience to become eligible.

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process 2020 for Tamil Nadu Open University, [TNOU] Chennai Reviews

Jennifer
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com], batch of 2012
2020-12-01 12:06:48

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process

The candidate must have cleared the Higher Secondary Examination. The admission can be obtained by filling out an application form and submitting the documents. There are no entrance examinations conducted for B.Com course. The candidate must have scored over 60% in Class XII for admission in B.Com program.

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Jennifer
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] (Accountancy), batch of 2018
2020-08-24 11:27:12

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process

The eligibility to apply for a bachelor course is 10+2, and for masters, the eligibility is higher education and undergraduation degree with a minimum of 50% of marks.

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