About TNOU
TNOU Highlights 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2002 |
| Institute type | Open University |
| Popular courses | MBA, BBA, B.Com, BCA and BA (Human Rights) |
| Fee range | ₹1,300 - ₹1.03 Lakh |
TNOU Fees 2026
TNOU fees for different courses range from ₹1,300 - ₹1.03 Lakh. The latest fees for popular courses such as MBA, BBA, B.Com, BCA and BA (Human Rights) are explained below.
The total fee for MBA at TNOU is ₹57,900 for General Quota.
The total fee for BBA at TNOU is ₹54,700 for General Quota.
The total fee for B.Com at TNOU is ₹29,200 for General Quota.
The total fee for BCA at TNOU is ₹64,300 for General Quota.
| Course | Fee Quota | Total Fees | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | General Quota | ₹57,900 | 2026 |
| BBA | General Quota | ₹54,700 | 2026 |
| B.Com | General Quota | ₹29,200 | 2026 |
| BCA | General Quota | ₹64,300 | 2026 |
| BA (Human Rights) | General Quota | ₹17,850 | 2026 |
TNOU Courses and Eligibility 2026
| Course | Degree | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | MBA | UG | - |
| BBA | BBA | UG | - |
| B.Com | B.Com | UG | - |
| BCA | BCA | UG | - |
| BA (Human Rights) | BA | UG | - |
| B.Sc (Mathematics With Computer Applications) | B.Sc | UG | - |
TNOU Admission Process 2026
Admission at TNOU depends on the selected course. Applicants should check the course page for eligibility, application route, counselling requirement and fee payment steps before applying.
TNOU FAQs
1Which are the popular courses at TNOU?
Popular courses include MBA, BBA, B.Com, BCA and BA (Human Rights).
2What is the fee range at TNOU?
The fee range is ₹1,300 - ₹1.03 Lakh. Students should check course-wise fee and quota before payment.
Fee Range
₹1,300 - ₹1.03 Lakh
Average Package
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Courses
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Established
2002
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TNOU Courses
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TNOU Fees
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| Course | Fee Quota | Total Fees | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Finance) | General Quota | ₹25,900 | 2026 |
| B.Com | General Quota | ₹29,200 | 2026 |
| MBA | General Quota | ₹57,900 | 2026 |
| MCA | General Quota | ₹37,100 | 2026 |
| BA (Economics) | General Quota | ₹36,950 | 2026 |
| BA (History) | General Quota | ₹36,950 | 2026 |
| M.Com | General Quota | ₹27,100 | 2026 |
| MA (English) | General Quota | ₹26,400 | 2026 |
| M.Sc (Mathematics) | General Quota | ₹30,500 | 2026 |
| BA (Political Science) | General Quota | ₹36,950 | 2026 |
| BA (English) | General Quota | ₹36,950 | 2026 |
| BBA | General Quota | ₹54,700 | 2026 |
| BCA | General Quota | ₹64,300 | 2026 |
| MA (History) | General Quota | ₹25,700 | 2026 |
| BA (Sociology) | General Quota | ₹36,950 | 2026 |
| MA (Political Science) | General Quota | ₹25,700 | 2026 |
| B.Com (Computer Applications) | General Quota | ₹12,800 | 2026 |
| MA (Sociology) | General Quota | ₹25,700 | 2026 |
| MBA (Marketing) | General Quota | ₹25,900 | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Mathematics) | General Quota | ₹41,800 | 2026 |
| Ph.D. (Chemistry) | General Quota | ₹1.03 Lakh | 2026 |
| MSW | General Quota | ₹44,700 | 2026 |
| M.Sc (Physics) | General Quota | ₹21,900 | 2026 |
| BA (Public Administration) | General Quota | ₹17,850 | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Botany) | General Quota | ₹22,000 | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Chemistry) | General Quota | ₹22,000 | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Physics) | General Quota | ₹19,100 | 2026 |
| M.Sc (Zoology) | General Quota | ₹42,750 | 2026 |
| M.Sc (Botany) | General Quota | ₹21,900 | 2026 |
| BA (Tamil) | General Quota | ₹36,620 | 2026 |
| BA (Human Rights) | General Quota | ₹17,850 | 2026 |
| BCA | General Quota | ₹43,100 | 2026 |
| B.Ed | General Quota | ₹35,550 | 2026 |
| B.Lit (Tamil) | General Quota | ₹12,825 | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Mathematics With Computer Applications) | General Quota | ₹15,000 | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Psychology) | General Quota | ₹16,100 | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Visual Communication) | General Quota | ₹19,100 | 2026 |
| BSW | General Quota | ₹36,450 | 2026 |
| PGDPC | General Quota | ₹20,900 | 2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking | General Quota | ₹5,500 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Fashion Design | General Quota | ₹5,500 | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Sociology) | General Quota | ₹1.00 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Physics) | General Quota | ₹1.03 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Management) | General Quota | ₹1.03 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (English) | General Quota | ₹1.00 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Computer Science) | General Quota | ₹1.03 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Sc (Psychology) | General Quota | ₹28,600 | 2026 |
| M.Sc (Geography) | General Quota | ₹21,900 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education | General Quota | ₹10,600 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Tourism Management | General Quota | ₹12,850 | 2026 |
| MCA | General Quota | ₹24,800 | 2026 |
| MA (Anthropology) | General Quota | ₹8,400 | 2026 |
| MA (Criminology And Police Administration) | General Quota | ₹27,100 | 2026 |
| MA (Development Administration) | General Quota | ₹7,600 | 2026 |
| MA (Linguistics) | General Quota | ₹8,400 | 2026 |
| MA (Police Administration) | General Quota | ₹7,600 | 2026 |
| MA (Psychology) | General Quota | ₹8,400 | 2026 |
| MA (Public Administration) | General Quota | ₹8,400 | 2026 |
| MA (Tamil) | General Quota | ₹24,800 | 2026 |
| MA (Translation Studies) | General Quota | ₹6,600 | 2026 |
| MA (Women Studies) | General Quota | ₹7,600 | 2026 |
| MBA (Operations Management) | General Quota | ₹25,900 | 2026 |
| MBA (IT) | General Quota | ₹25,900 | 2026 |
| MBA (Human Resource) | General Quota | ₹25,900 | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Economics) | General Quota | ₹1.00 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Education) | General Quota | ₹1.03 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (History) | General Quota | ₹1.00 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Political Science) | General Quota | ₹1.00 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Public Administration) | General Quota | ₹1.00 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Geography) | General Quota | ₹1.00 Lakh | 2026 |
| Certificate in Office Automation | General Quota | ₹1,300 | 2026 |
| Ph.D. (Psychology) | General Quota | ₹1.00 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Botany) | General Quota | ₹1.03 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Zoology) | General Quota | ₹1.03 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Electronics) | General Quota | ₹1.03 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D (Tamil) | General Quota | ₹1.00 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Geography) | General Quota | ₹19,000 | 2026 |
| BA (Islamic Studies) | General Quota | ₹15,900 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Beauty Treatment | General Quota | ₹8,500 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology | General Quota | ₹5,500 | 2026 |
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TNOU FAQs
Quick answers on courses, fees, admission, cutoff, placements, rankings and scholarships at TNOU.
1Which courses are offered by TNOU?
TNOU has 60 courses shown here. Popular courses include MBA, BBA, B.Com, BCA and BA (Human Rights). Open the Courses section to check stream, degree level, study mode and individual course pages.
2What is the fee structure of TNOU?
The fee range for TNOU is ₹1,300 - ₹1.03 Lakh. The final payable amount can vary by course, quota, hostel charges, one-time fees and academic year, so students should compare course-wise rows before payment.
3How can I get admission to TNOU?
Admission depends on the selected course. Some programmes may follow merit-based admission, while others may require an entrance exam, counselling process or institute-level application. Students should check eligibility, documents, application dates and fee payment steps before applying.
4How should I use TNOU cutoff data?
Use cutoffs as planning signals. Always compare exam, course, round, category, quota, gender and cutoff type before estimating admission chances. A previous cutoff does not guarantee admission because seats, competition and preferences can change every year.
5Where is TNOU located?
TNOU is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. While comparing it with other colleges, students should consider connectivity, hostel options, city cost, internship access and how comfortable the location is for regular classes.
6What should I compare before shortlisting TNOU?
Start with the course you want. Then compare fee range, admission route, cutoff difficulty, placement value, rankings, scholarship options, location and similar colleges. This gives a more balanced shortlist than choosing only by brand name.
7How often should I check this TNOU page?
Students should revisit the page during admission season because fees, cutoffs, application dates and counselling information can change. Before final submission, verify the latest details from the college or counselling authority.