TOU Chennai Admission 2026

Tamilnadu Open University

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · TOU Chennai · Estd. 2004

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

TNOU July 2026 cycle registration opens June 2026 at tnou.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Tamilnadu Open University

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), established in 2002 (operational 2004) by an Act of the Tamil Nadu state legislature, is the state open university of Tamil Nadu. Headquartered at Saidapet, Chennai, TNOU provides Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online education to learners across Tamil Nadu. Recognised by UGC-DEB.

TNOU offers UG (BA, BCom, BBA, BCA, BSc), PG (MA, MCom, MSc, MBA, MCA, MSW), MPhil, PhD, Certificate and Diploma programmes through ODL and online modes. The university has 12 Regional Centres across Tamil Nadu and 200+ study centres. UGC-DEB recognised for ODL and online programmes.

Admissions are rolling — two intakes annually (January and July cycles). UG on Plus Two pass; PG on bachelor degree. No entrance for most; merit-based with relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD.

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Application fee: ₹300 (General) / ₹150 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit)

Conducted by Tamil Nadu Open University

No entrance — admissions on rolling basis (January and July cycles). ODL + online mode. UGC-DEB recognised.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor degree 40% (35% SC/ST).

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
TNOU January 2026 (closed)	31 Jan 2026	—	tnou.ac.in	Closed
TNOU July 2026 Registration	01 Jun 2026	—	tnou.ac.in	Upcoming
TNOU July 2026 Last Date	15 Aug 2026	—	tnou.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

TN ODL scholarships, SC/ST/PwBD fee concessions, Central Sector via NSP.

Reservations

TN state policy with relaxations for ODL.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Tamilnadu Open University?

Tamilnadu Open University admits students primarily through Plus Two / UG marks (Merit). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Tamilnadu Open University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹300 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹150 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Tamilnadu Open University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Tamilnadu Open University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Tamilnadu Open University accept Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) scores?

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) is the primary basis for admission at Tamilnadu Open University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.