Tamil Nadu Open University  Courses and Eligibility 2025 

Introduction

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) was founded in 2002 and is considered to be one of the leading institutions in India that is committed to providing quality higher education through distance learning. The university which is recognized by the UGC, DEB, and Government of Tamil Nadu, is geared to educating students from all backgrounds, especially the working professionals, women, and people in remote areas. Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) imparted a variety of programs such as under graduation, postgraduation, diploma, and certificate courses in multitude of disciplines like arts, science, commerce, management, education, and vocational studies. Its flexible learning system, affordable fee structure, and comprehensive study materials turn it into a formidable contender in front of those aspirants who are not able to betake to regular classroom education.

Tamil Nadu Open University Bachelor’s Courses and Fee Structure 

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

1. Tamil

• Fees: ₹2,875 (1st Yr), ₹2,175 (2nd Yr), ₹2,175 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass / 12th from NIOS / 3-year Diploma from DOTE / 2 years ITI/NCVT

2. English

• Fees: ₹3,800 (1st Yr), ₹3,300 (2nd Yr), ₹3,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass / 12th from NIOS / 3-year Diploma from DOTE / 2 years ITI/NCVT

3. Economics

• Fees: ₹3,800 (1st Yr), ₹3,300 (2nd Yr), ₹3,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass / 12th from NIOS / 3-year Diploma from DOTE / 2 years ITI/NCVT

4. Sociology

• Fees: ₹3,800 (1st Yr), ₹3,300 (2nd Yr), ₹3,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass / 12th from NIOS / 3-year Diploma from DOTE / 2 years ITI/NCVT

5. Psychology

• Fees: ₹5,800 (1st Yr), ₹5,300 (2nd Yr), ₹5,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass or equivalent

6. Islamic Studies

• Fees: ₹3,000 (1st Yr), ₹2,800 (2nd Yr), ₹2,800 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass / 12th from NIOS / 3-year Diploma from DOTE / 2 years ITI/NCVT

7. Human Rights

• Fees: ₹3,800 (1st Yr), ₹3,300 (2nd Yr), ₹3,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass / 12th from NIOS / 3-year Diploma from DOTE / 2 years ITI/NCVT

8. Public Administration

• Fees: ₹3,800 (1st Yr), ₹3,300 (2nd Yr), ₹3,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass / 12th from NIOS / 3-year Diploma from DOTE / 2 years ITI/NCVT

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

1. Botany

• Fees: ₹8,500 (1st Yr), ₹8,300 (2nd Yr), ₹8,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass with Botany/Biology as one subject / 3-year Diploma with Biology

2. Zoology

• Fees: ₹8,500 (1st Yr), ₹8,300 (2nd Yr), ₹8,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass with Zoology/Biology as one subject / 3-year Diploma in Life Sciences

3. Chemistry

• Fees: ₹8,500 (1st Yr), ₹8,300 (2nd Yr), ₹8,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass with Chemistry as one subject / 3-year Diploma in relevant field

4. Physics

• Fees: ₹8,500 (1st Yr), ₹8,300 (2nd Yr), ₹8,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass with Physics/Mathematics / 3-year Diploma in relevant field

5. Mathematics

• Fees: ₹5,500 (1st Yr), ₹5,300 (2nd Yr), ₹5,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass with Maths as one subject

6. Geography

• Fees: ₹8,500 (1st Yr), ₹8,300 (2nd Yr), ₹8,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass / 12th from NIOS / 3-year Diploma from DOTE / 2 years ITI/NCVT

7. Apparel & Fashion Design

• Fees: ₹8,500 (1st Yr), ₹8,300 (2nd Yr), ₹8,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass or equivalent / 3-year Diploma in Fashion & Textile

8. Costume Design & Fashion (CDF)

• Fees: ₹6,500 (1st Yr), ₹6,300 (2nd Yr), ₹6,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass / Diploma in Textile/Fashion / relevant field

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

• Fees: ₹3,500 (1st Yr), ₹3,300 (2nd Yr), ₹3,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass (any stream)

Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.)

• Fees: ₹4,600 (1st Yr), ₹4,400 (2nd Yr), ₹4,400 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass with Maths / Diploma with Mathematics

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)

• Fees: ₹4,900 (1st Yr), ₹4,600 (2nd Yr), ₹4,600 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th pass / 12th from NIOS / 3-year Diploma / 2 years ITI/NCVT

Tamil Nadu Open University Master’s Courses

Master of Arts (M.A.)

1. Tamil

• Fees: ₹3,350 (1st Yr), ₹3,150 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree with Tamil and Part-I from recognized University

2. English

• Fees: ₹4,300 (1st Yr), ₹4,100 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University (10+2+3 / 10+3+2 / 10+11+3)

3. Linguistics

• Fees: ₹4,300 (1st Yr), ₹4,100 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University

4. Economics

• Fees: ₹4,300 (1st Yr), ₹4,100 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University

5. Sociology

• Fees: ₹4,300 (1st Yr), ₹4,100 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University

6. Political Science

• Fees: ₹4,300 (1st Yr), ₹4,100 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 / 10+3+2 / 10+11+3)

7. Public Administration

• Fees: ₹4,300 (1st Yr), ₹4,100 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 / 10+3+2 / 10+11+3)

8. Criminology & Police Administration

• Fees: ₹4,300 (1st Yr), ₹4,100 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

1. Chemistry

• Fees: ₹10,500 (1st Yr), ₹10,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: B.Sc. Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Physics/Maths/Botany/Zoology with Chemistry as allied subject

2. Mathematics

• Fees: ₹5,500 (1st Yr), ₹5,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: B.Sc. Mathematics

3. Physics

• Fees: ₹10,500 (1st Yr), ₹10,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: B.Sc. Physics/Electronics/Nuclear Physics/Applied Physics-related fields

4. Zoology

• Fees: ₹10,500 (1st Yr), ₹10,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: B.Sc. Zoology/Animal Science/Life Sciences with Zoology as main subject

5. Botany

• Fees: ₹10,500 (1st Yr), ₹10,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: B.Sc. Botany/Microbiology/Biotechnology or equivalent

6. Geography

• Fees: ₹10,500 (1st Yr), ₹10,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University

7. Apparel & Fashion

• Fees: ₹10,500 (1st Yr), ₹10,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion/Textile or related fields

8. Psychology

• Fees: ₹8,500 (1st Yr), ₹8,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University

9. Counselling & Psychotherapy (for non-Psychology students)

• Fees: ₹13,000 (1st Yr), ₹12,800 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree (other graduates who have not studied Psychology)

10. Counselling & Psychotherapy (for Psychology students)

• Fees: ₹13,000 (1st Yr), ₹12,800 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Psychology

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Specializations: Finance, Operations, Marketing, HR, Information Technology

• Fees: ₹12,500 (1st Yr), ₹12,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 / 10+3+2 / 10+11+3)

Master of Commerce (M.Com)

• Specialization: Commerce

• Fees: ₹5,000 (1st Yr), ₹4,800 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Graduate in Commerce/Business Administration/Corporate Secretaryship; also ACA/ICWA/ACS candidates

Master of Social Work (MSW)

• Specialization: Social Work

• Fees: ₹6,500 (1st Yr), ₹6,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: 12th/Any Bachelor’s Degree

MCA

• Fees: ₹12,500 (1st Yr), ₹12,300 (2nd Yr), ₹12,300 (3rd Yr)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications/Science/Equivalent with Maths as one subject

MBA (Executive)

• Fees: ₹12,500 (1st Yr), ₹12,300 (2nd Yr)

• Eligibility: Any Degree with PGDBA/Diploma in Management (AICTE-approved) or 2 years Managerial/Professional experience.

Conclusion 

Tamil Nadu Open University is at the center of the educational system giving students equal access to education by providing adaptable, inexpensive, and inclusive distance learning opportunities. The university is acknowledged by UGC-DEB, hence its courses are valid all over the country, making students relaxed and confident in their careers and higher studies.The encouraging learning ecosystem made up of printed materials, digital resources, and contact classes indeed builds the student's participation and understanding. Low affordable fees, along with quality academic design, are the two which combine to make education accessible to TNOU without compromising the standards.

TNOU alumni, on their part, run the gamut of government services, corporate jobs, teaching, and self-employment and thus turn the university into one of the most reliable institutions for their career and personal growth.