TNOU offers 13 programmes with 51 specialisations between them, across UG, PG and PhD level. This page lists what is on offer, what each one costs and how long it runs, so you can see the whole picture before you shortlist a course.
The programmes sit in 7 streams — Management, Computer Applications, Others, Arts, Science and Education and others. If your subject is not on that list, this college is probably not the right fit, however good its overall reputation.
What TNOU offers, level by level
"Level" simply means the stage of study. Here is what TNOU runs at each one.
| Level | Programmes | Typical duration | Fees | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG | 11 | 1–4 years | ₹2,000–₹28,100 | Undergraduate — the degree you take straight after class 12. Usually three or four years. |
| PG | 1 | 1 years | ₹6,720 | Postgraduate — a master's degree, taken after you finish a bachelor's. Usually two years. |
| PhD | 1 | 3 years | — | Doctorate — a research degree taken after a master's. It runs for several years and is meant for people who want to do research or teach. |
TNOU course fees
Fees below are the total for the whole course, not per year. The lowest on record is ₹2,000–₹7,200 for UG Diploma. 5 of the 13 programmes have no fee on record yet.
| Course | Level | Duration | Total fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | UG | 3 years | ₹4,250 |
| Bachelor in Computer Applications | UG | 3 years | ₹28,100 |
| Post Graduate Diploma | UG | 1 years | — |
| After 10th Diploma | UG | 1–2 years | ₹7,200 |
| Bachelor of Arts | UG | 3 years | ₹3,000–₹10,800 |
| Bachelor of Science | UG | 2–3 years | ₹15,600–₹22,000 |
| Bachelor of Education | UG | 2 years | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | UG | 3 years | ₹9,000–₹12,800 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | PhD | 3 years | — |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications | PG | 1 years | ₹6,720 |
| UG Diploma | UG | 1 years | ₹2,000–₹7,200 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | UG | 4 years | — |
| Bachelor of Literature | UG | 3 years | — |
One thing worth checking before you compare these against another college: fees here cover tuition. Hostel, mess and one-time charges are usually separate, and they can add a lot over four years. Ask for the all-in figure.
Specialisations you can choose
Most programmes here run several specialisations — the branch you actually study. After 10th Diploma has the widest choice with 12, including Advanced Vocational Diploma in General Duty Assistant, Vocational Diploma in Vehicle Mechanic, Nutrition and Health Education, Tourism and Tour Operations Management, Vocational Diploma in Fashion Design and Garments Making and Vocational Diploma in Beauty Therapist.
This matters more than the college's overall rank. Teaching quality, lab facilities and which companies recruit all vary between branches at the same college. Pick the branch first, then check whether this college is strong in it.
How to choose between these courses
- Start with the subject, not the college. A course you do not enjoy will be a long few years, whatever the campus is like.
- Check the entrance exam. Each programme has its own route in, and the exam decides your timeline for the whole year.
- Add up the real cost. Total fees plus hostel, mess and living expenses — then look at scholarships and education loans.
- Ask about branch-wise placements. College-wide figures hide big differences between branches.
About this list
These 13 programmes come from TNOU's own course record and are updated as it changes. A dash in the fee column means the college has not published that figure yet, not that the course is free. For anything that will decide your admission — eligibility, exact fees, seat numbers — confirm with the college before you apply.