Vocational Diploma in Manufacturing Technology (VDMT) at TNOU

TNOU, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offers Vocational Diploma in Manufacturing Technology (VDMT) as a 1-year diploma degree. The total fee on record is ₹2,000, which works out to about ₹2,000 a year.

TNOU is a other institute, founded in 2004. This page brings together what is on record for this course at TNOU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with TNOU before you pay anything.

To get into Vocational Diploma in Manufacturing Technology (VDMT), you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check TNOU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to TNOU on its website (www.tnou.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show an average package of ₹2.5 lakh at TNOU. 5,235 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

TNOU runs 2 PGD specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Vocational Diploma in Manufacturing Technology (VDMT) genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹2,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does TNOU compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Chennai?