Chennai, 23 December 2020: Tamilnadu Open University (TNOU) has announced PhD Admission Regular Mode (Full-Time/Part-Time) for January 2021. Total Number of PhD Seats 39 across 14 departments.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 04 January 2021. The Conduction of Entrance Examination is 18 January 2021. The Conduction of Interview is 27 January 2021.
The application fee is Rs 500 /-.
Tamil Nadu Open University Fellowship (URF) is available for Full-Time Research Scholars @ Rs. 7,500/- per month for 2nd Year / Rs. 10,000/- per month for 3rd Year and annual contingency of Rs.10000/- per annum as per the rules of URF-TNOU.
List of Departments where PhD Available with vacant seats:
Economics – 1
Management – 3
Education – 4
Zoology – 3
Botany – 4
Chemistry – 3
Physics – 3
Geography -1
Costume Design and Fashion – 4
Computer Science – 2
Tamil – 4
Criminology and Criminal justice Administration – 1
Ancient History and Archaelogy – 2
Political Science and Public Administration – 4
Total – 39
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the interested candidates should refer the PhD Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website of Tamilnadu Open University (TNOU).


