TNAU Distance Education Admission 2023: TNAU will soon open the distance admission portal for the new session. TNAU Distance Education provides distance learning courses to students interested in the farming sector and unable to pursue regular studies. The ODL at the Tamil Nadu Agriculture University has offered many UG, and PG Diploma courses in the related field of agriculture.
TNAU Distance Education Latest Updates
- TNAU Distance Education Admission will start soon for the 2023 session. The application form will be available on University’s official website.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University was established in 1971. It is a government state university situated in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. TNAU made up the Directorate of Open & Distance Learning in the year 2005 to provide distance education courses. The University Grant Commission approves the courses.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is among the Universities in India that provide quality distance education. Its courses are specifically concerned with the Agricultural side and are provided in different subjects of agricultural sciences. Starting from the level of graduation, it also provides distance learning for the PG level courses.
TNAU Distance Education Highlights
University Name | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University |
Location | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
Offered Courses | Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate courses |
Approved By | UGC |
Established | 1971 |
Ownership | Government |
Website | https://tnau.ac.in/odl/ |
Fee | TNAU Fee Structure |
TNAU Distance Education Admission 2023
Distance Admission for the new session will start soon at TNAU. Interested candidates can visit the official site of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to fill out the registration form.

A basic criterion that is provided for admissions of students is based on the candidate’s performance relevant to the last qualification and in the last passing exam. The entrance exam is in no way included in the admission criteria. TNAU distance education offers an easier way of applying online by accessing their application portal.
- Among various UG courses, TNUA distance education admissions are for BSc, B-Tech, and BS, which are provided in subjects of agriculture, horticulture, sericulture, Agri-Business management, and so on. On the PG scale, it provides an MSc degree program for a duration of two years within the mentioned fields.
- Courses of the UG category are provided through eligibility criteria depending on marks of students secured in the final exam of 10+2 from a known board or institute.
- It is also included in the admission criteria of PG courses that students must have secured marks of more than 50% in the final exam of bachelor for selection.
- There is a fee of INR 600/- for General and INR 300 for reserved candidates.
TNAU Distance Education Diploma Admission 2023
TNAU distance education offers diploma courses in various specializations, such as Farm Technology, Horticultural Technologies, Quality Control in Agri-Warehousing and Herbal Science. The duration of all diploma courses offered by TNAU distance education is one year and the course fee per semester is Rs 10,000/-. The medium of instruction is in the Tamil language & the minimum eligibility needed is a 10+2 passing certificate.
TNAU Distance Education PG Diploma Admission 2023
In addition to Diploma courses, the University also offers Postgraduate Diploma courses that specialize in agriculture-related fields such as Tea Plantation Management, Sugarcane Technology, Organic Agriculture, Food Biotechnology & a host of other fields.
To be eligible for admission to the program, candidates are required to hold a bachelor’s degree in any field of study. All TNAU distance education Post Graduate Diploma courses have a duration of one year, and their average course fee is Rs 13,000/- per semester.

TNAU Distance Education Admission Process
The admission process for TNAU distance courses can be completed in online mode. Students can find the application form at the official website of the university. The application forms are available for Diploma and Certificate programs. Those interested may apply before the last date. Candidates need to pay admission fee after filling up the application form.
TNAU Distance Diploma Program List
A number of diploma courses are offered by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University via distance learning.
- Diploma in Farm Technology
- Diploma in Horticultural Technologies
- Diploma in Farm Machinery and its Maintenance
- Diploma in Quality control in Agri-Warehousing
- Diploma in Herbal Science
- Diploma in Coconut Production Technology
- Diploma in Sugarcane Technology
- Diploma in Organic Agriculture
- Diploma in Production of Bio-fertilizers and Bio control Agents
- Diploma in Food Science and Processing
- Diploma in Production and Quality Control in Medicinal Plants in collaboration with PSG College of Pharmacy
- Diploma in Tea Plantation Management in collaboration with Kothari Agricultural Management Centre, Coonoor
TNAU ODL Certificate Courses List
- Flower Cultivation
- Small Millets Cultivation and Value Addition
- Seed production in rice and maize
- Certified seed production in vegetable crops
- Ethnic Veterinary Practices (EVP) used for common livestock and poultry disease
- Farm waste management for dry and arid zones for enhanced soil health
- Hybrid Seed Production in Maize
- Kothari Agricultural Management Centre, Coonoor)
- Agri-based Textile Finishers for Entrepreneurship Development
- Industrial Agro-forestryÂ
- Weed Management
- Fodder Production
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TNAU Distance Education Affiliated Colleges List
Colleges | Location | Estd | Ownership |
Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu | 1967 | Government |
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | 1972 | Government |
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute | Kumulur, Tamil Nadu | 1992 | Private |
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | 1906 | Government |
Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi | Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu | 1977 | Government |
Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam | Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu | 1985 | Government |
TNAU Distance Education Faculty
Name of Faculty | Designation |
Prof. K.ramasamy | Vice-Chancellor |
Dr. P. Nagarajan | Professor and Head |
Dr. V.v. Krishnamurthi | Professor and Head |
Dr. E. Somasundaram | Professor and Head |
Dr. P. Govindaraju | Professor and Head |
Dr. D. Sudhakar | Professor and Head |
Dr. M. Chandrasekaran | Professor and Head |
Dr. S.d. Sivakumar | Professor and Head |
TNAU Distance Education Contact Details
- Address: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Lawley Road, Coimbatore 641003, India
- Contact No.: 0422-6611200
- Email: anitabellie@gmail.com
- Source:Â Official Website
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Note: Dates are Tentative and are subject to change. Visit the University’s official website for more information regarding admission.
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