Admission DIY
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Ayush SharmaUpdated on 01 Jun 2026, 09:02 am

TNOU Admission 2026 Overview

Tamil Nadu Open University Admission 2026 Fees

TNOU Admission 2026

TNOU Admission 2026 Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria for TNOU Admission 2026

TNOU Entrance Exam 2026

Other Regular University

Application Process

Step 1: TNOU Official Portal

Open TNOU’s admissions portal on a computer or mobile browser.

Step 2: New Applicant

Click on “New Applicant / Register” and provide your name, email, mobile number, and set a password. Verify via OTP sent to the mobile/email.

Step 3: Sign In

Step 3: Use the registered email/mobile and password to sign in.

Step 4: Enter Basic Detail

Enter name, date of birth, gender, address, and ID details exactly as in official documents.

Step 5: Provide Detail

Provide details of previous exams (board/university, year, marks/percentage, roll number).

Step 6: Upload Documents

Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, mark sheets, ID proof, and any certificates (follow size/format guidelines).

Step 7: Check Uploaded

Carefully check all fields and uploaded documents. Correct errors before proceeding.

Step 8: Online Payment

Make an online payment using the available modes. Keep the payment receipt or transaction reference.

Step 9: Save/Print Record

Save or print the confirmation page and the filled application for your records.

How to Reach

Saidapet Metro Station
Saidapet Metro Station0.600 km
Tamil Nadu Open University Or Panagal Maligai bus stop
Tamil Nadu Open University Or Panagal Maligai bus stop0.500 km
Saidapet Railway Station
Saidapet Railway Station2 km
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)10 km

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Have a question in your mind?

Read Our FAQs

The last date to apply for admission at Tamil Nadu Open University will be 20 March 2026 for the January 2026 academic session.

Yes, students have to pay an application processing fee of INR 300 online.

Tamil Nadu Open University offers 10 Distance courses, including BA, BCom, BCA, BBA, MA, MCom, MBA, and many more in multiple specializations.

Yes, students can change their course/program only in the first year of their study, and it also require an processing fee of INR 1,000.