Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2002. Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Key facts
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 2002
- Main entrance
- No entrance test for most courses
- AISHE code
- U-0482
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- An open university: distance and online programmes need UGC-DEB recognition; programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Open University
- Area
- Urban
- Before you apply
- UGC-DEB recognition for the programme and its mode (distance or online).
- Official website
- tnou.ac.in
Questions about Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai
How do I get admission to Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai?
Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Does Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai have an entrance exam?
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Is Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai a government or private institution?
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai?
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai established?
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai was established in 2002.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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