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About Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai is a well-known institution in the field of open and distant education in India. Located in Chennai, TNOU has played a significant role in expanding access to higher education and skill development in the region. The university was established in 2002 by the Government of Tamil Nadu through an Act of the Legislative Assembly of the state. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB).

Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai provides high-quality education through open and distance learning modes to a diverse range of students. It aims to promote social equity and inclusive education by reaching out to those who are unable to pursue conventional education due to various constraints. TNOU Chennai offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate and vocational programs across various disciplines. These programs are designed to cater to the diverse educational needs of the students.

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Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai Location

Tamil Nadu Open University is located in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, India. Its location is chosen for accessibility and convenience, making it easy for students and learners from across the state and beyond to access its services and facilities. The city is well-connected to other major cities in Tamil Nadu and the rest of India through a network of highways, railway stations and an international airport.

The university is situated approximately 6 km away from the Chennai Metropolitan Bus Terminus (CMBT) in Koyambedu, 12 km away from the Central Railway Station and 10 km from the Egmore Railway Station in Chennai. The university is located at a distance of 9 km from Chennai International Airport.

Parameter	Description
Established	2002
Courses	15 Degrees and 66 Courses
Institute Type	State University
Approvals	UGC
Student Count	43174
Faculty Count	41
Campus Size	3.68 acres

Accreditations
Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

Approvals
In India, a degree can only be delivered by an approved institution and awarded by an institution authorized to do so by an act of parliament or legislature. Approval of institutions can be in the form of affiliation, autonomy, constituent or even approved institution status accorded by a university
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Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai Placements

Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai has a training and placement cell dedicated to raising awareness among students about job opportunities nationwide suitable for their academic qualifications. The university has a web page where all the details are updated so that students can easily access the information as per their convenience. TNOU Chennai also organizes Job Fairs in collaboration with leading industries for its students. The university also organizes specialized coaching for ‘Soft Skills Development’. Apart from this, the university als...

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Courses offered by Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai follows a systematic admission process to enable students to pursue higher education and skill development through open and distance learning. Admission to a variety of UG, PG, diploma, vocational and certificate courses is done based on the required eligibility criteria. Aspiring students must carefully review the eligibility requirements mentioned by the university. Admission to most of the programs offered by TNOU Chennai is based on merit, determined by the candidate’s academic qualification and performan...

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I want study MBA But I will study BSC .UG course.If i qualified.in MBA..PG course?

Yes dear, if you are interested in doing MBA course, but you are planning for B.Sc at Undergraduate level then you can do both. The general eligibility criteria for MBA is graduation from any recognised university with minimum 50-55% marks. So you prepare well for MBA entrance exams, qualify it and even after B.Sc you will get to study MBA. You will get plenty career opportunities in future.

Good luck!!

Moumoyee Chakraborty17 Dec'21

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i am from Maharashtra and got 70% in Hsc Exam is there any possibility to get admission in this college for me

Hey Noman

you have to tell yur in which field to want to make your career. but generally i give you some name of college in maharashta.

You can look for admission in the following colleges-

• SANPADA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & TECHNOLOGY ( SCCT),NAVI MUMBAI

• SHAHEED SUKHDEV COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES ( SSCBS),NEW DELHI

• RIZVI COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCE & COMMERCE ( RIZVI COLLEGE),MUMBAI

• SNDT ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE ( SNDTACC),PUNE

• ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE ( SPC ),ULHASNAGAR

• BIRLA INSTITUTE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (BILAMS) ( BILAMS),KOLKATA

• MAHARSHI DAYANAND COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE ( MD COLLEGE),MUMBAI

• JAI HIND COLLEGE, MUMBAI

• GAYATRI VIDYA PARISHAD COLLEGE FOR DEGREE & P.G. COURSES ( GVPCD),VISAKHAPATNAM

• STERLING COLLEGE OF ARTS,COMMERCE & SCIENCE ( STCACS),NAVI MUMBAI

https://university.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-universities-in-maharashtra

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Jatin panchal11 Dec'21

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What is an open university? how it works? can i do correspodence there?

Open universities are those universities that have minimal to no entry requirements (of grade, age, etc. Open universities may employ specific teaching methods, such as open supported learning and distance learning education through apps, tv programs, CDs, study material by post, etc.

Various Open Universities in India include Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), Nalanda Open University (NOU) Patna, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University (MPBOU), Bhopal, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore, Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), Kolkata & more.

In the case of IGNOU, there are three start sessions in a year Jan, April, and July session. One can take admission online and select the option of study material as a soft copy(accessed online) or hard copy(will be delivered by post or can get at nearest center). Visit individual university websites for more details.

So, you can correspond with the university and be part of their distance learning program.

Arti Singh9 Dec'21

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