The Tamil Nadu Open University was established by an Act (No.27 of
2002) of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The University offers many Programmes in various disciplines. Given the
geographical extent, population and actual need of Tamil Nadu, the
setting up of Tamil Nadu Open University by the Government of Tamil
Nadu is the right step.
Member of The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is an
intergovernmental organization created by Commonwealth Heads of
Government to encourage the development and sharing of open
learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies).
University Grant Council (UGC).
Member of The International Council for Open and Distance Education
(ICDE) is the leading global membership organization for open, distance,
flexible and online education, including e-learning, and draws its
membership from institutions, educational authorities, commercial actors,
and individuals.