Infrastructure and Learning Resources

In TNOU reasonably good instructional and infrastructural facilities are developed. The University offers its services through 12 RCs and 210 LSCs across the state.

TNOU has 1.94 Acre having three separate buildings namely Administrative Building, Academic Building and Material Storage and Dispatch Building.

The Administrative Building is a seven storied (G+7) building with a built-up plinth area of 7632 sq.mt. It houses the various administrative divisions of the University. It consists of a Reception, Students waiting lobby, Admission section, the Tapal section, SSSD and CIQA. The office of Vice-chancellor is on the third floor and office of Registrar and Administrative Divisions are on the fourth floor. Finance Division, Centre for Electronic Media Production and Research (CEMPR), Centre for Online Learning (COL) and the Centre for University Informatics (CUI). Various cells are functioning in the administrative building.

The Academic Block is a five storied (G+5) building with a built area of 8495 sq.mt. The Academic Block houses the various Schools of Study, library, Students Registration and Evaluation Division (SRED) including Controller of Examinations, the Central Valuation Hall and Convocation Hall. The MPDD and guest house are housed in Material Storage and Dispatch Building.

All the premises are provided with purified RO drinking water facility, separate washroom for Men and Women. The internet and wi-fi connectivity are available with NKN and BSNL, along with desktop, lab tap and photocopiers. Ramp, Lift, Fire safety equipment, fire auto alarm system, UPS and generator facilities are available.

Regional Centres (RCs)are equipped with ICT facilities including computers, photocopiers, scanners, printers, telephone /internet connections and welfare facilities. Villupuram RC, with own building, also houses a Constituent Community College.

TNOU has developed its own END to END office automation system for all its academic and administrative functions. The library is fully automated.

The academic information dissemination and student support services to the learners are provided, through mobile app and student portal.