TNOU Admission: Latest Updates
- Feb Update: The Tamil Nadu Open University admission for the calendar year 2026 has started for the distance courses; the expected final date of admission will be 15th February 2026. source
TNOU Highlights for Admission 20e 26
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University Name | Tamil Nadu Open University |
| Short Name | TNOU |
| Mode of Education | Distance |
| Departments | 11 academic schools |
| Popular Courses | B.Com, BBA, BA, B.Sc, MCA, M.Sc, MBA, M.Com, MA, MSW, M.L.I.Sc |
| Mode of Admission | Online and Offline |
| Selection Criteria | Merit-based |
| Entrance Exam | Required for B.Ed, MBA, and PhD programs |
| University Type | State University |
| University Website | tnou.ac.in |
| Application Fee | INR 100 |
| Approval | UGC, DEB, RCI, NCTE |
| Relaxation for Cast | 100% tuition fee waiver for SC/ST students |
TNOU Admission 2026-27
Admission at Tamil Nadu Open University will begin soon for new academic session of 2026. Last date for UG and PG courses. For the upcoming academic year TNOU brings various programs available for online admission such as BSc, BCA, BEd, MSc, MA and MEd. For taking admission in this university any UG or PG course students are required to have completed some requirements. UG courses admission at the university requires students to have completed their Class 10+2 education with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Class 12th should be pursued by a highly authenticated and popular board. The fee for online application at the university portal is INR 500 to INR 800 depending upon the course.UG TNOU Admission 2026
TNOU offers UG courses such as BBA, BCom, BCA, BSc, BEd, BA in Sociology, History, English, Tamil, and more. The admission portal opens soon for the 2026 academic session. To meet the required eligibility criteria students must have a 10+2 from an authorized board. Selections are merit-based and students can apply for admission by visiting the university's official website. The application fee is INR 500/-. The UG Courses fee ranges from INR 3,500 to INR 9,500.PG TNOU Admission 2026-27
Admission for the 2026 session will start soon at TNOU for postgraduate courses such as MSc, MSW, MCom, MBA, MA in Political Science, English, History, sociology, and more.Students must have a bachelor's degree to be qualified for PG course admission. The admission process for the postgraduate programs is merit-based. The application fee is INR 1000/-. The course fees for PG programs range from INR 4,500 to INR 12,500. To apply for TNOU PG admission, students can visit the official website of the university @tnou.ac.in.TNOU Admission Courses List and Fee Structure
In Tamil Nadu Open University students can see many courses range in undergraduate and postgraduate both. In UG programs distance learning you can see programs like BSc, BCom, BCA, BSW, BA and BBA. In PG courses you can see distance courses at TNOU like MCom, MBA, MLIs, MCA and MA. From two separate tables below you can see these courses average fees:TNOU Admission UG Courses List and Fees
| Course Name | Average Course Fee |
| BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) | INR 40,000 approx |
| BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) | INR 30,000 approx |
| BSc (Bachelor of Science) | INR 30,000 approx |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | INR 20,000 approx |
| BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) | INR 25,000 approx |
TNOU Admission PG Courses List and Fees
| Name of the Program | Average Entire Course Fee |
| MLIs (Master of Library & Information Science) | INR 40,000 approx |
| MA (Master of Arts) | INR 30,000 approx |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | INR 42,000 approx |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | INR 41,000 approx |
| MCom (Master of Commerce) | INR 30,000 approx |
TNOU Admission Login ABC ID
It is now mandatory to create an ABC ID for TNOU Distance Education admission. Students must follow the steps mentioned below to create an Academic Bank of Credit (ABC ) ID:- Students need to visit the official website of Digilocker @digilocker.gov.in
- Those who have an account kindly log in or those who have not must create an account with
- Digilocker by entering details like phone numbers like on Aadhar.
- After signing in to Digilocker search "University" on the search bar and select the university option on the dropdown list.
- After that search Tamil Nadu Open University on the university tab and select the university name appearing on the dropdown list.
- After selecting check the term and condition box and click "OK".
- From the document list take your ABC ID and save it for future reference.
TNOU Admission Fee Structure
| UG Course | Total Fee (Rs.) | PG Course | Total Fee (Rs.) |
| B.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE | Rs. 4,300 | M.A. TAMIL | Rs. 4,650 |
| B.A. ENGLISH | Rs. 4,300 | M.B.A. | Rs. 13,300 |
| B.A. TAMIL | Rs. 3,675 | M.Sc PSYCHOLOGY | Rs. 7,800 |
| B.A. SOCIOLOGY | Rs. 4,300 | M.Sc. Maths | Rs. 6,300 |
| B.A. ECONOMICS | Rs. 4,300 | M.S.W (SOCIAL WORK) | Rs. 7,300 |
| B.A. HISTORY | Rs. 4,300 | M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE | Rs. 5,100 |
| B.C.A. | Rs. 10,300 | M.A. ENGLISH | Rs. 5,450 |
| B.Sc. Maths | Rs. 6,800 | M.A. SOCIOLOGY | Rs. 5,100 |
| B.B.A. | Rs. 5,550 | M.A. HISTORY | Rs. 5,100 |
| B.COM. | Rs. 4,300 | M.COM. | Rs. 5,800 |
How to Apply for TNOU Admission 2026?
- Visit the official TNOU website at https://tnou.ac.in/.
- Click on the "Admissions" tab and select "Online Application."
- Register yourself by providing the required details and creating an ABC ID and password.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Now start to fill an TNOU Admission form with all the correct and accurate information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant documents (mark sheets, certificates, etc.).
- Pay the application fee of INR 150 online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
- 10th and 12th Mark Sheets
- Graduation Mark Sheet and Degree Certificate:
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Community Certificate
- Passport-sized Photographs
- Photo ID Proof
