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Tamil Nadu Open University - [TNOU] Chennai Admission 2026 - Eligibility, Process & Key Dates Admissions 2026
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Abhijeet Chatterjee
Updated on 10 January 2026

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TNOU Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

ParameterDetails
Application ModeOnline and Offline
Application StartLast week December 2025
Application Deadline31 January 2026
Admission ThroughUniversity Merit-based & Entrance for some courses
Entrance Exams AcceptedB.Ed, MBA, PhD entrance exams
UG Programmes15 courses
PG Programmes15 courses
Total IntakeData
Eligibility (UG)10+2 with minimum 45-50% marks
Eligibility (PG)Graduation with minimum 50% marks
Fee Range (UG)₹3,600 - ₹10,300 per semester
Fee Range (PG)₹3,950 - ₹13,300 per semester
Counselling StartJanuary 2026
Session BeginsJanuary 2026
Official Websitewww.tnou.ac.in
Admission HelplinePhone/Email

TNOU UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

Science Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BScPhysics3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,300
BScMathematics3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,300
BScPsychology3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,300
BScChemistry3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,300
BScComputer Science3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,300

Management Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BBAGeneral3 years10+2 pass, 50%Merit-based₹14,000 - ₹24,500 (total fees range)

Commerce Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BComGeneral3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,200 - ₹3,500
BComComputer Applications3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,200 - ₹3,500

Arts Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BAHistory3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,000
BAEconomics3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,000
BASociology3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,000
BAEnglish3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,000
BAPolitical Science3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,000
BAFunctional Tamil3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,000
B.Lit.Tamil3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹3,500 - ₹4,000

Computer Applications Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BCAGeneral3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹14,000 - ₹24,500 (total fees range)

TNOU PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MTech/ME Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)

MBA Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (Total)
MBAGeneral Management2 yearsBachelor’s degree, 50%Merit-based₹13,300

Science Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MScMathematics2 yearsBSc in MathematicsMerit-based₹5,300
MScCounselling & Psychotherapy2 yearsBachelor’s/Master’s in PsychologyMerit-based₹10,200
MScGeography2 yearsBachelor’s degreeMerit-based₹10,300
MScPhysics2 yearsBachelor’s degreeMerit-based₹3,300

Commerce Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MComFinance, Accounting, Business2 yearsBachelor’s degree, 50%Merit-based₹4,500 - ₹13,300

Arts Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MAPublic Administration2 yearsBachelor’s degreeMerit-based₹4,100
MAPolitical Science2 yearsBachelor’s degreeMerit-based₹4,100
MAEnglish2 yearsBachelor’s degreeMerit-based₹4,100
MATourism and Travel Studies2 yearsBachelor’s degreeMerit-based₹4,100
MACriminology & Criminal Justice Administration2 yearsBachelor’s degreeMerit-based₹4,100

Other PG Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MSWSocial Work2 yearsBachelor’s degreeMerit-based₹6,300
MCAComputer Applications2 yearsBCA/BSc Computer Science/MathematicsTANCET₹4,500 - ₹25,000
M.Lib.IScLibrary and Information Science2 yearsBachelor’s degreeMerit-based₹4,500 - ₹25,000

TNOU Diploma & Certificate Courses 2026 - Admission & Fees

Diploma Programmes

ProgrammeDurationEligibilityFees
Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education1 year10+2 pass or equivalent₹4000
Diploma in Media Art1 year10+2 pass or equivalent₹4000
Diploma in Archaeology1 year10+2 pass or equivalent₹4000
Diploma in Wild Life Tourism1 year10+2 pass or equivalent₹4000
Diploma in Tourism and Tour Operations Management1 year10th pass or equivalent₹3500
Diploma in Lab Technician1 year10+2 with Science or equivalent₹4000
Diploma in Yoga Education1 year10+2 pass or equivalent₹4000
Diploma in Computer Applications1 year10+2 pass or equivalent₹4000

Certificate Programmes

ProgrammeDurationEligibilityFees
Certificate in Entrepreneurship Development6–12 months10th pass or equivalent₹1700
Certificate in Modern Techniques and Technology in Teaching6–12 months10+2 pass or equivalent₹1500
Certificate in Instructional Design6–12 months10+2 pass or equivalent₹1500
Certificate in ICT in Functional Tamil6–12 months10+2 pass or equivalent₹1500
Certificate in Communicative English6–12 monthsGraduate in any discipline₹1500
Certificate in Adolescence Education6–12 months10+2 pass or equivalent₹1500
Certificate in Advanced Technological Applications in Teaching Mathematics6–12 months10+2 pass or equivalent₹1500
Certificate in Conservation Techniques6–12 months10th pass or equivalent₹1500

TNOU Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

  1. Visit www.tnou.ac.in and go to the Admissions section
  2. Register with your email and mobile number to create an account
  3. Fill in personal, academic details and select your desired course
  4. Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, 10th & 12th mark sheets, and category certificate if applicable
  5. Pay the application fee online via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI
  6. Submit the application and save your application number for future reference

Application Fee

CategoryAmount
General/OBC₹150
SC/ST/PwD₹100

TNOU Admission 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Application StartLast week of December 2025
Application Deadline31 January 2026

TNOU Admission 2026 - Documents Required

UG Admission

  • 10th & 12th marksheets and certificates
  • Passport-size photograph and scanned signature
  • Aadhar card / valid photo ID proof
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable)
  • Transfer/Conduct certificate

PG Admission

  • Graduation degree and all semester marksheets
  • Passport-size photograph and scanned signature
  • Aadhar card / valid photo ID proof
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable)
  • Transfer/Conduct certificate

TNOU Brochure & Prospectus Download 2026

DocumentYearDownload Link
Prospectus2025-26Download PDF
Prospectus2025-26Download PDF

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