Tamil Nadu Open University
In Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) was established by the Act (No.27 of 2002) of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of Tamil Nadu for those who are deprived and / or no access to higher education will benefit people with disabilities very bad, physically, economically active men and women, economically weaker sections of society, and those who put education stopped for various reasons, etc. What is important is to reach unattainable goals.
Tamil Nadu Open University offers many Programmes in different Disciplines. It offers subjects in the 'Open' pattern. There are minimum qualifications for entry. Under Graduate, Post Graduate, Diplomas, and Certificate Courses are offered. It is along the lines of Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Initially model has 20 Programmes are offered in different areas and now available in more than 60 Programmes in various disciplines offered by Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU). It has ease of entry and a flexible examination system as the main advantages. Its professional courses are useful for knowledge as well as job opportunities.
Tamil Nadu Open University completed five years of its life, but it showed significant progress in education and research. About 25,000 students now have higher education at the university for their doorstep.
Tamil Nadu Open University is the only institution in Tamil Nadu are eligible for grants through access to South Asia Foundation (SAF). In other words, TNOU students are the only students in Tamil Nadu this scholarship worth Rs to get. 4, 500 each.