Tamil Nadu Open University's official website indicates CY 2026 admissions are open with a prospectus available, covering MBA programs among others. No specific updates for MBA Admission 2025 appear in sources published since 2026-01-06; prior cycles closed in March 2025. (Updated 5 Feb 2026; )
Latest Updates
Soon in the coming months, TNOU will announce the MBA application procedure.
Tamil Nadu Open University MBA Admission 2025 Highlights
| Course Name | [MBA] Master of Business Administration |
| Duration | 2 Year |
| Course Type | Post Graduation |
| Eligibility | Graduation |
| Approx Fee | Rs.11,500 |
| University Name | Tamil Nadu Open University |
| Approved By | UGC |
| University Type | State University |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Address | Â First Line Beach Road, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 611001 |
| University Official Website | http://www.tnou.ac.in |
What is a Tamil Nadu Open University MBA?
TNOU has been creating programs to convert energetic and ascertained people into impressive leading figures in order to meet the demands of difficulties in the Corporation, Service, and Public entities. These courses are gaining value because today’s business world needs more professional managers.
Eligibility Criteria
Indian
Based on the graduation marks that must be at least 50% in any discipline, students are considered for admission.
NRI
The certificate of equivalence determines the eligibility of NRI applicants.
Tamil Nadu Open University MBA Application Forms
Application forms can be obtained via post with an application fee of INR 150, however, one can also obtain the form directly from the university with an application fee of INR 100.
How to apply online
- Individuals will visit the main webpage of TNOU at the site https://tnou.ac.in The applications will be filled by downloading the form in the admission menu.
- Enter your details in the applications such as your name, age, email address, contact number, etc.
- Make sure you have selected the desired study course.Â
- After adding the needed paperwork you can submit the form.
Tamil Nadu Open University MBA Admission Process
- Apply for admission to the university website and pay the application fee.
- University organizes entrance exam for MBA Admission.
- Students need to clear the entrance test.
- Shortlisted candidates will be applicable for admission.
Required Documents for Admission
- Entrance Scores.
- Birth Certificate.
- 10th class mark-sheet and certificate.
- 12th class mark-sheet and certificate.
- Graduation mark-sheet and certificate.
- Caste certificate.
- Migration certificate.
- Scanned copy of passport size photograph and signature.
Tamil Nadu Open University MBA Syllabus 2025
| Semester 1 | |
| S.No | Name of Subjects |
| 1 | Management Concepts and Behavior |
| 2 | Economic Analysis for Business Decisions |
| 3 | Accounting for Managers |
| 4 | Quantitative Methods for Managers |
| 5 | Information Systems for Managers |
| Semester 2Â | |
| S.No | Name of Subjects |
| 1 | Marketing Management |
| 2 | Financial Management |
| 3 | Human Resources Management |
| 4 | Applied Operations Research |
| 5 | Business Research Methods |
| Semester 3 | |
| S.No | Name of Subjects |
| 1 | Operations Management |
| 2 | Entrepreneurship Development |
| 3 | Legal Aspects of Business |
| 4 | Strategic Management |
| 5 | International Business Management |
| Semester 4 | |
| S.No | Name of Subjects |
| 1 | Elective – I |
| 2 | Elective – II |
| 3 | Elective – III |
| 4 | Elective – IV |
| 5 | Project Work |
