TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY

School of Education
577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015
www.tnou.ac.in

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Tamil and English Medium
(Distance Mode)

Application Form and Prospectus

January 2019
 Tamil Nadu Open University
School of Education
Chennai – 600 015
B.Ed., Application & Prospectus - CY-2019
1. Method of Receiving Application:
The Cost of Application form for B.Ed., Admission is Rs.500/-.
The application form can be downloaded.
2. Admission into B.Ed., Programme:
The candidates may download B.Ed., Application – CY-2019, fill the details
referring to the B.Ed. prospectus (enclosed) and submit the application
enclosing the relevant certificates and application processing fee of Rs. 500/-
(Rupees Five Hundred only). The Candidates on satisfying the eligibility
criteria they can take-up B.Ed., Spot admission in the TNOU Regional
Centres of the respective B.Ed., Learner Support Centre submitting the
B.Ed., Programme Fee of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only). The
Demand Draft for Application Processing Fee and Programme Fee should be
taken separately drawn in favour of “Tamil Nadu Open University” payable
at Chennai /Payment in the form of Challan (enclosed)
Please write the following details on the backside of the Demand Drafts in
CAPITAL LETTERS:
Name of the Applicant :
Programme : B.Ed.
Address with Phone No. :
* Filled-in downloaded B.Ed., Applications, received by TNOU without
fee will be summarily rejected.
2. Eligibility:
a. The candidates should have passed the UG degree examination in
11+1+3 or 10+2+3 pattern.
b. Trained in-service teachers in elementary education (such as D.T.Ed.,)
in any Government recognised school within the state of Tamil Nadu.
c. The candidates who have completed a NCTE recognised teacher
education programme through face-to-face mode.
3. Important Dates:
B.Ed. (General) Programme CY - 2019
Downloading of B.Ed. (General) Application &
11.09.2018
Prospectus from TNOU’s Official Website
Last Date for Admission into B.Ed.(General) 30.11.2018

(Note: The candidates are requested to go through the Prospectus

thoroughly before filling the application.)
 Tamil Nadu Open University
Chennai – 600 015

TNOU REGIONAL CENTRES FOR B.Ed., SPOT ADMISSION

S.No. TNOU ZONAL CENTRES NAME OF THE LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRE
1. Chennai
St. Christopher’s College of Education,
RC – 022001
EVK Sampath Road,
Tamil Nadu Open University
Vepery, Chennai-600 007.
No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet,
Ph: 044-26618577
Chennai – 600 0015.

Contact Person St. Mary’s College of Education

Dr. C. Barathi, 102/B, Chittoor Main Road, Katpadi,
Assistant Professor, SOE Vellore - 632 007.
 Mob. No.: 9976698244 E-mail: [email protected]
e-mail : [email protected] Ph: 0416-2297835.
2. Coimbatore
RC – 032001
Dr. KPR institute of Engineering and
Technology,
Administrative Block, Arasur Post, Centwin College of Education,
Coimbatore – 641 407. 300,Poolavadi Road, Ellis Nagar(Po),
Ph: 0422-2915588 Dharapuram(TK), Tirupur(Dist).
Contact Person Phone: 04258 – 230111
Dr. N. Saravanakumar
Asst. Professor, SOCE
Mob. No.: 9943375556
e-mail : [email protected]
3. Crescent College of Education,
Dharmapuri Somasipadi, Tiruvannamalai-606 611.
RC – 052001 Ph: 04175-249213
Mechanical Block (Back Side of Main Building),
Bharathi College of Education
Govt Engineering College, Settikkarai Village
No.3, Court Road, Maravaneri, Salem – 636 007
Dharmapuri – 636 704.
Ph: 0427-2216434
Ph: 04342-299980

Contact Person
Vidya Vikas College of Education
Dr. T. Sampath Kumar
Varahooramaptty Tiruchengode, Namakkal.
Asst. Professor, SOE.
Ph: 04288-281299
Mob. No.: 9445430215, 9840546117
e-mail: [email protected]
4. Madurai
RC - 122001
No.7/243, Thiruvallur Street,
NGO Colony, Nagamalai Pudukottai,
Madurai – 625 019
Ph:0452-2585166
Contact Person
Dr. I. Ambeth,
Asst. Professor, SOCE.
Mob. No.: 9791234586
 e-mail: [email protected]

5. Trichy
RC – 292001
No.15D, Mc. Donalds Road, Kalairangam
Complex Upstairs, Cantonment,
Mahatma College of Education
Near Central Bus stand, Trichy – 620 001
Ariyur, Annavasal Road, Mathiyanallore - Post,
Ph: 0431-2412567
Pudukottai - 622 101.
Contact Person E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. P. Rajasekaran Mob. No.: 8012920444, 9942212349
Asst. Professor, SOE.
Mob. No.: 9443674610
e-mail: [email protected]

6. Nilgiris
RC - 152001
Susy Villa, 7/403 Good Hope Compound,
Donnington Road, Kothagiri – 643 217,
Nilgiris District.
Covering Coimbatore Zone
Contact Person
Dr. S.Vinod Kanna
Asst. Professor, SOS
Mob. No.: 9894800807
e-mail: [email protected]
7. Villupuram
RC - 312001
HIG – 2, Phase – II
Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Bhavani College of Education,
Villupuram Housing Unit, Main Road, K.N. Pettai,
Keelperumpakkam, Villupuram – 605 602 Thiruvanthipuram,
Ph: 04146-242467 Cuddalore Dist-607 401.
Contact Person Ph: (04142)287208
Dr. P. Pandia Vadivu
Asst. Professor, SOE.
Mob. No. 9952050205
e-mail: [email protected]
8. Tirunelveli St. Ignatius College of Education,
RC – 282001 Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli – 627 002.
No.16, Vellakoil Road, Near Galaxy Hospital, Ph:(0462)2560558
Vannarpettai, Tirunelveli – 627003.
Sri K. Ramachandra Naidu College of Education
Contact Person K.R. Naidu Nagar,
Er. N. Sivashanmugam Paruvakudi – 627 753
Asst. Professor, SOCS. Sankarankovil Taluk
Mob. No. 9444697612 Tirunelveli District.
e-mail: [email protected] Ph: 9486213064
 Tamil Nadu Open University
School of Education

B.Ed., DEGREE PROGRAMME - ADMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Introduction
The School of Education was established in 2004 to offer teacher education
programmes both in Tamil and English medium. The School of Education
started to offer B.Ed., Programme in English Medium since 2004 and in
Tamil Medium since 2006, with an annual intake of 500 each. The B.Ed.,
Programme is offered through 10 Learner Support Centres approved by the
Tamil Nadu Open University and recognized by the Nation Council for
Teacher Education distributed in the State of Tamil Nadu.

2. Duration of the Programme

The B.Ed., Programme (Distance mode) is of 2 years. However, the student-
teacher is permitted to complete within a maximum period of 5 years, after
the enrolment.

3. Medium of Instruction and Examination

The medium of instruction is both in Tamil and English. Application is
common for both English and Tamil medium of B.Ed., Programme. The
candidate has to select any one of the medium, either Tamil or English.
However, the student-teachers are allowed to prepare their assignments,
practical records and take the term-end examinations either in English or
Tamil.

4. In-Take
The total strength of seats for B.Ed., admission is 1,000. These candidates
will be admitted to Tamil medium (500 students) and English medium (500
students) based on the rank list separately prepared for each medium. 100
seats will be allotted to each Learner Support Centre.

5. Programme Fee
Programme fee of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) should be paid
for the entire programme of study at the time of admission as prescribed in
the following table. Note: Fees once remitted is not refundable for any reason.

Registration Postal Tuition Book Practical Practical Total

Year
Fee Fee Fee Fee Fee Exam
I year 1,000 1000 9,000 9,000 5,000 - 25,000

II year - 1000 9,000 9,000 5,000 1,000 25,000

Total 50,000
6. Eligibility and Admission Procedures
6.1 Eligibility and Educational Qualifications
a) Trained in-service teachers in elementary education such as D.T.Ed., from
any Government recognised school within the state of Tamil Nadu.
b) The candidates who have completed a NCTE recognised teacher education
programme through face-to-face mode.
I) Major Subjects Offered under B.Ed., Programme:
The following Major Subjects are offered under B.Ed. Degree Programme.
Sl.No. Major Subjects
1 Tamil
2 English
3 Mathematics
4 Science
5 Social Science
6 Computer Science
7 Commerce
8 Economics

i) Subject Codes 1 to 6: As these subjects are taught in the High

School level, the requisite qualifications for admission to these subjects
is UG Degree in the relevant subject with not less than the percentage of
marks stipulated in Item II ( i x ) herein. The minimum % of marks
stipulated in Item II (ix) herein shall not be applicable to the candidate
those who are having PG Degree in the same subject with not less than 50%
of marks. But, the weightage of marks given in clause V 2(i) (a) herein is
not applicable for such candidates and the marks scored UG degree
alone will be taken to arrive rank.
ii) Subject Codes 7 to 8: The requisite qualification for admission
to these subjects is PG Degree in the relevant subject with not less
than 50% of marks, subject to the condition that the major subject in
the UG and PG Degree shall be one and the same.
II) Educational Qualification:
i) (a) Candidates with at least fifty percent marks either in the Bachelor’s
Degree and / or in the Master’s Degree in Science / Social Sciences /
Humanity, Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology with specialization in
Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification
equivalent thereto, are eligible for admission to the programme.
(b) The candidates should have undergone 10+2+3(15) or 11+1+3(15)
pattern of study and passed the qualifying examination conducted by the
respective State Board or CBSE or any other recognized Board of
Education / Examination and UG Degree Examination of the UGC
recognized Universities in any one of the school subjects offered by the
Directorate of School Education at the Secondary / Higher Secondary
Education level.
 (c) The three year Diploma in Engineering shall be treated as equivalent
to +2 course for the purpose of eligibility for admission.

ii) Candidates, who have passed the UG or PG degree under Open

University System without qualifying in 11 years SSLC examination and
one year of Pre-University Course (P.U.C) examination or 10+2 pattern of
School Education examination are not eligible for admission, even if they
subsequently qualify in 11 year SSLC and one year PUC or 10+2 pattern
of School Education Examination.
iii) Candidates, who have taken more than one main subject in Part III &
Part IV (under Double / Triple Major System) of UG degree course should
have to choose only one of the main subjects and should have applied for
that Major only. In such cases, marks obtained by the candidates in
two/three major subjects shall be taken into account to arrive at the
percentage of marks as stipulated in item (ix) herein.
iv) Candidates, who have passed any degree under Additional Degree
Programme with less than three years duration, are not eligible for
admission.
v) Candidates, who have passed under four year Dual Degree Programme
with two major subjects under Part III are not eligible for admission.
vi) Candidates, who have qualified the P.G. Degree in the subjects in Serial
No. 7 to 8 with not less than 50% of marks, are eligible for admission,
subject to the condition that the major subject in the UG and PG Degrees
shall be one and the same.
vii) Candidates, who have qualified the P.G. Degree (5 year integrated course)
under 10+2+5 or 11+1+5 pattern of study shall be considered for
admission. In such cases, the marks obtained by the candidates in the
first three years (in major and ancillary or allied subjects alone) of the
course alone shall be taken into account for admission to the B.Ed.
Degree programme for subjects in serial no. 1 to 6. The marks obtained
by the candidates in the last two years (4th & 5th year) alone shall be
taken into account for admission to B.Ed. degree programme for subjects
in serial no. 7 and 8.
viii) Equivalent Subjects:
a) Candidates, who have done their UG degree in Applied Mathematics,
can apply for Mathematics.
b) Candidates, who have done their UG degree in Applied Physics, Geo-
Physics, Bio-Physics and Electronics can apply for Science.
c) Candidates, who have done their UG degree in Applied Chemistry,
can apply for Science.
d) Candidates, who have done their UG degree in Bio-Technology, Plant-
Biology and Plant Bio-Technology can apply for Science.
e) Candidates, who have their UG degree in Environmental Science and
Micro-Biology can apply for Science.
 f) Candidates, who have done their UG degree in Computer Science,
Information Technology and Computer Application can apply for
Computer Science.
g) Post Graduate candidates in Economics, Commerce, Home Science,
Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Logic and Indian
Culture with not less than 50% (irrespective of their UG marks) of
marks in PG Degree or in the interdisciplinary subjects, which are
being declared equivalent by the respective University can apply.
h) Candidates, who have done their UG degree in the school subjects
are eligible for admission to B.Ed. However, those who have done the
UG in the subjects for which equivalence is not covered under this
G.O., shall have to obtain an equivalence certificate for the respective
subjects from the concerned University to consider their admission to
B.Ed. degree programme.
i) Candidates, who have done their UG level without language Tamil or
other Indian Languages under Part-I and are awarded degree with
English and Main subjects concerned will be considered for
admission to B.Ed. subject to the condition that they have to qualify
in Tamil Language Test conducted by the TNPSC for the purpose of
employment.
j) A candidate with at least fifty five percent marks either in the
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology with specialization in
Science and Mathematics are eligible for admission to the two year
B.Ed., degree programme. All the B.E./ B.Tech. / M.E./ M.Tech.,
graduates irrespective of their Branch in Engineering are eligible to
study either Mathematics or Science as Pedagogy of a School Subject.
Apart from the B.E./ B.Tech./ M.E./ M.Tech., graduates in Computer
Science related branches and Bio-Technology related branches are
also eligible to study Computer Science and Biological Science as
Pedagogy of a School Subject respectively.

ix) Candidates, with the following marks in the UG Degree are eligible for
admission to B.Ed. degree programme with the subjects in Serial no.1
to 6. The marks obtained in UG Degree alone shall be taken to arrive
the rank even if they possess PG Degree in the same subject. For the
subjects in Serial no.7 to 8, PG Degree with not less than 50% marks is
mandatory and the subject in UG and PG shall be one and the same.
Community/ Category Minimum Marks
OC 50%
BC/BCM 45%
MBC/DNC 43%
SC/SCA/ST 40%

a) Marks obtained by the candidates in the UG Degree Course Part-III

& IV Major and Allied including Practical [Tamil / Urdu, English,
Mathematics, Physical Science [Physics], Physical Science
(Chemistry), Biological Science (Botany), Biological Science
 (Zoology), History, Geography and Computer Science / alone shall
be taken into account to arrive at the percentage of marks
mentioned above. Marks obtained under Part-V subjects shall not
be taken into account to arrive at the percentage of marks. If the
candidates possess PG degree in these subjects, weightage of
marks will be given as mentioned herein under item V 2 (i) only for
arriving rank.
b) Marks obtained by the candidates in the PG Degree [Home Science,
Economics, Commerce, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology,
Logic, Indian Culture and Philosophy] shall be considered eligible
for admission, but weightage marks will not be given as mentioned
herein under item V 2 (i).
c) To arrive at above percentage of marks, the marks obtained by the
candidates in Major / Ancillary / Allied subjects (Part III & IV)
including practical alone shall be taken into account.
d) For the students who have done their Bachelors Degree in
Engineering or Technology, the marks obtained in their Degree
shall be taken into account.
e) Rounding of marks to the next higher integer shall not be
permitted.
f) The candidates who are qualified in UG degree under Open
University System after passing 10th Std. and +2 examinations
shall alone be considered for admission to B.Ed. degree
programme.
g) The candidates who are qualified in UG degree under Open
University System without passing 10th Std. and +2 examinations
and subsequently passing 10th and +2 examinations are not
eligible for admission to B.Ed. degree programme.
x) Candidates, who have passed PG degree in Economics, Commerce,
Home Science, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy,
Logic and Indian Culture without undergoing 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern
of education are not eligible for admission.
xi) In the case of differently-abled (Physically and Visually challenged)
candidates, a minimum pass in the requisite qualification is enough.
The basis of selection shall be in accordance with the Regulations of the
University and NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) / Government of
Tamil Nadu Guidelines for admission to B.Ed. degree programme in force from
time to time.

III) Reservation of Seats:

1. Reservation of seats for candidates belonging to BC, MBC/DNC, SC and
ST communities will be made as per the rules and regulations of the
Government of Tamil Nadu, as follows.
 a. In the 18% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 3% of seats will be offered to
Arunthathiyars (within the seats of SC).
b. Scheduled Tribes (ST) – 1%.
c. Most Backward Classes (MBC) and De-notified Communities (DNC)
– 20%.
d. In the 30% of Backward Classes (BC), 3.5% of seats will be offered
to Muslims (within the seats of BC) and.
e. Open Competition (OC) – 31%.
2. Admission to every Learner Support Centre shall be made strictly by
following the rule of reservation as per law in force.
3. For the Wards of Ex-Servicemen of Tamil Nadu origin, one seat will be
reserved in each Learner Support Centre.
4. 3% of the sanctioned strength will be reserved for Differently-abled
(Physically and Visually challenged) students in each College of
Education (Learner Support Centre).
IV) a) Method of Application:
i. The cost of application is Rs.500/-. The cost of application must be paid
in the form of Demand Draft drawn from any Nationalised Bank /
Scheduled Bank in favour of “Tamil Nadu Open University’, payable at
Chennai. /Payment in the form of Challan (enclosed).
ii. Candidates are advised to fill up all the information correctly in the
application OMR sheet.
iii. Accurate information about the percentage of marks is essential. The
candidate is totally responsible for any incorrect information and
incorrect percentage of marks.
iv. Candidates will have to produce all the Original Certificates at the time
of spot admission for verification and at any other time as required by
the authorities. Selection will not be made if they do not produce the
relevant documents at the time of spot admission for verification.
v. The Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu only will be considered for
communal reservation. Candidates seeking admission against SC, SC
Arunthathiyars ST/MBC/DNC/BC Muslim, BC others quota should
obtain the Certificate of Social Status in the prescribed permanent
Community Certificate / Card of Tamil Nadu and that should be
produced at the time of Spot Admission.
vi. The ST candidates should obtain the Community Certificate only from
the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) of their native place or Collector of
their District.
b) Selection
1. The Selection of candidates will be on the basis of the marks secured in
the qualifying UG / PG Degree examination.
V) Rank Listing:
1. i) The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in major and
ancillary or allied subject (both in theory and practical) in the three
years in the UG degree will be taken as the base mark for ranking for
Serial no.1 to 6
ii) Candidates, who have taken more than one main subject in Part III
(under Double / Triple major system) of UG Degree programme (Subject
Codes 01 to 6) should have to choose only one of the main subjects and
should have applied for that optional subject only. In such cases, marks
obtained by the candidates in Two/Three major subjects shall be taken
into account to arrive percentage of marks as stipulated in item II (ix).

iii) The percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in the P.G.

Degree will be taken as the base mark for ranking for the Serial no.7 to
8, subject to the condition that the major subject in the UG and PG
Degrees shall be one and the same.

iv) Candidates, who have qualified in the P.G. Degree (5 year integrated
course) under 10+2+5 or 11+1+5 pattern of study shall be considered
for admission. In such cases, the marks obtained by the candidates in
the first three years (in major and ancillary or allied subjects alone) of
the course alone shall be taken into account for admission to the B.Ed.
Degree programme for Serial no.1 to 6. The marks obtained by the
candidates in the last two years (4th & 5th year) alone shall be taken into
account for admission to B.Ed. degree programme for Serial no.7 to 8.

v) In case of determination of inter-se-merit of candidates with the same

marks in the ranking, final ranking of candidates will be declared from
the following, in the order of merit.

a. Marks scored by the candidate in the Major subject.

b. Marks scored in Allied – I subject
c. Marks scored in Allied – II subject
d. By random method
2. i) Weightage for the highest qualification in relevant subject will be given
as follows and added to the basic mark for Ranking. However minimum
marks mentioned in the Item II (ix) is mandatory for Serial no.1 to 6 and
not less than 50% of marks for Serial no.7 to 8.
a. Candidates with PG (except subject codes
Serial no.7 to 8, since PG Degree is the requisite
qualification for admission to B.Ed. Degree) - 4 (four) marks
b. Candidates with M.Phil., - 5 (five) marks
c. Candidates with Ph.D., - 6 (six) marks
ii) The higher qualification for which weightage will be given should be
in the same studied as the main subject in Part III of the UG Degree and
preferred as optional subject in the B.Ed. Programme.
 iii) Weightage of 3 (three) marks for participation in any one of the
following co-curricular activities will be added.

a. NSS Certificate (with two years enrolment in NSS and with minimum seven
days participation in the Special Camp at College (UG degree) level alone will be
considered)

b. NCC [B or C Certificate at college (UG degree) level]

c. Sports (should have represented the college (UG degree) at State / National
level).

VI) Important Instructions:

The details provided by the candidates for admission shall be accurate based
on the original certificates available with them. The candidate is totally
responsible for any incorrect information and incorrect percentage of marks
such cases shall be summarily rejected.

7. Instructions before filling the Application

Read the following instructions carefully before filling the OMR Application
Coding Sheet given along with the Prospectus. Model OMR Application form
is enclosed in Annexure-II.
1. Candidates must use the Application for January-2019 OMR Coding
Application attached with the Prospectus only.
2. The details given in the application cannot be changed.
3. During the verification of the original certificates, if the information
furnished is found to be incorrect, the admission will be cancelled, even
if the candidate is found eligible for provisional selection. The candidate
shall have no claim, whatsoever, on the admission in such
circumstances.
4. There are 19 items in the OMR Coding Sheet to be filled by the
candidate.
5. Fill the OMR Coding Sheet from item No.1 onwards.
6. Fill the OMR Coding Sheet in your own handwriting, clearly and legibly
and in CAPITAL letters. Use black ball-point pen only for writing and
shading. Do not overwrite.
7. This form is to be processed on OMR Scanner. Shade the brackets as
filled up here [ ]. The shading should not go beyond the bracket. Do
not shade [ ] or tick [ ] or cross [ x ] or place a dot [ • ] within the
bracket.

8. Instructions to fill the items 1 to 19 carefully

1. Applicant’s Name: Write your name in CAPITAL letters as given in your
SSLC / Matriculation Certificate in the boxes provided. Write your name
at first and Initial at the end. Put the dot in the box between your name
and your initial. Shade the corresponding alphabets given in the oval.
Start from the first box itself. Do not write Dr./Mr./Ms./Mrs. etc.
2. Application Number: Application Number will be allotted by TNOU.
3. Medium of Instruction: Make your choice of your medium of
instruction and shade only one medium in the corresponding oval . If
 the medium of instruction is not shaded, your application will be
rejected.
4. Date of Birth: Write your date of birth in the boxes provided and shade
the corresponding numeral given in the oval.
5. Gender: Shade the appropriate oval against your corresponding
Gender.
6. Community: Shade the appropriate oval against your corresponding
community. If you fail to shade the community, you will be considered
as OC.
7. Special Category: Shade the appropriate oval against your
corresponding Special Category - Physically Handicapped (PH) or Ex-
Servicemen.
8. Name and address for Communication: Write applicant’s name and
mailing address in CAPITAL letters with Pin-code in the space provided
for this purpose. Use a Black Ball-point pen for writing the address
clearly. The change of address is not allowed.
9. Photograph: Paste firmly your recent colour photograph with 4cm X
5cm size in the original OMR coding sheet. Do not get this photograph
attested. Do not staple it.
10. Signature of the Applicant: Put your full signature within the box
provided.
11. School Education: Write your 10th and 12th Std., percentage of marks
in the respective spaces and shade.
12. Diploma in Teacher Education (D.T.Ed.): Write your D.T.Ed.,
percentage of marks in the respective spaces and shade.
13. Under Graduate Degree (UG): Write the name of your UG degree in the
given space (e.g. B.A. History / B.Sc. Chemistry / B.Com., etc.) with the
corresponding subject code (see Annexure-I) and shade in the given
space. Further, average percentage of marks of part III in UG degree
(except B.Lit. Tamil/English) should be calculated and shaded in the
appropriate oval. Whole numbers are to be written in the first two boxes
and the decimals in the second two boxes after the dot.
14. Post Graduate Degree (PG): Write the name of your PG degree in the
given space (e.g. M.A. English / M.Sc. Physics / M.Com., etc.) with the
corresponding subject code (see Annexure-I) and shade in the given
space. Further, average percentage of marks in PG degree should be
calculated and shaded in the appropriate oval. Whole numbers are to be
written in the first two boxes and the decimals in the second two boxes
after the dot.
15. Highest Educational Qualification: If you are a M.Phil. / Ph.D. Degree
holder, then shade the boxes and write the subject in the space
provided.
16. Teaching Experience in completed years: If you have teaching
experience, write your completed No. of years in the box provided and
shade the corresponding numeral in the oval . If no experience, the
boxes need not be filled.
17. a) If you possess N.C.C. certificate, shade the bracket ‘yes’.
b) If you possess N.S.S. certificate, shade the bracket ‘yes’.
 c) If you possess sports certificate, shade the bracket ‘yes’.
18. Declaration: Put your full signature in the space provided after reading
the declaration. Don’t forget to write place and date.
19. In-Service Certificate: The Head of the Institution should provide the
details of your current experience and sign in the space provided for
this purpose along with school seal and date. Otherwise the application
will be definitely rejected. Separate Teaching experience certificate will
not be accepted.
(Important Instructions)
1. If community is not mentioned, your application will be considered
under OC category.
2. Selection for admission into B.Ed., Programme and allotment of Learner
Support Centres will be made only based on the marks obtained in the
UG degree (rank list), other preference criteria and also following the
community reservation policy of Government of Tamil Nadu during spot
admission.
3. If for any reason, the identified Learner Support Centres are cancelled,
then the University has got the right to shift the students to a suitable
Learner Support Centre.
4. Application is common for both English and Tamil medium of B.Ed.,
Programme. The candidate has to select any one of the medium, either
English or Tamil.
5. Other State candidates are not eligible for applying B.Ed., Degree
Programme.
6. Tamil Nadu Open University B.Ed., admissions are made strictly only
on the basis of merits. Only those candidates who satisfy the eligibility
criteria fixed by the University will be admitted. Candidates will not be
admitted if they are not eligible as per the eligibility criteria as on the
date of spot admission. The candidates should not be misled by false
promises for admission made by the private institutions or individuals.

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 ANNEXURE-I
Subject Code
Table-A

Sl.No. Subject (Under Graduate & Post Graduate Subject

Degree) Code
1. Tamil / Tamil Literature 10
2. English / English with Computer Application / 11
Functional English
3. Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics 12
4. Physics / Applied Physics / Geo-Physics / Bio- 13
Physics / Electronics / Industrial Electronics
5. Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Applied Chemistry 14
6. Botany / Environmental Science / Environmental 15
Zoology / Environmental Biology / Bio-Technology/
Plant Biology / Plant Bio-Technology
7. Zoology / Micro Biology 16
8. History 17
9. Geography / Applied Geography 18
10. Computer Science / Computer Applications / 19
Information Technology
11. Others 30

Table -B

Sl.No. Subject (Under Graduate & Post Graduate Subject

Degree) Code
1. Economics 20
2. Commerce 21
3. Home Science 22
4. Political Science 23
5. Sociology 24
6. Psychology 25
7. Philosophy 26
8. Logic 27
9. Indian Culture 28
10. Others 30
(Note: Shade the appropriate Oval and write the corresponding subject code)
 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 600 015
B.Ed. ADMISSION COUNSELLING –CHECK LIST

ORDER OF ARRANGING THE CERTIFICATES

1. 10th Mark Statements

2. 12th Mark Statements and D.T.Ed Certificate (original and attested copy)

3. Qualifying Examination Mark Statement and Provisional / Degree Certificate – UG/

PG Degree (Original and attested copy)

4. Community Certificate in case of BC-O/BC-M/SC-O/SC-A/ST/MBC&DNC (original

and attested copy)

5. Certificate for Physically Handicapped/Ex-Serviceman issued by the Competent

Authority (original and attested copy)

6. M.Phil. Degree Certificate

7. Ph.D. Degree Certificate

8. Certificate if claimed for: (i) NSS Certificate (ii) NCC Certificate (iii) Sports
Certificate
9. Form 1

10. Form 2

11. Form 3

12. Recent passport size photographs (2 Copies)

13. Copy of the Aadhar Card (Compulsory)

14. Demand Draft / Challan for Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) towards

programme fee drawn in favour of “Tamil Nadu Open University” payable

at Chennai.

Note 1: Originals for items 1 to 8 should be arranged in the above order separately and be
shown for verification.
Note 2: DD/Challan for Rs.50,000/- and Photos (2 copies) should be kept
separately for submission.
 FORM - 1

TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY

577, ANNA SALAI, SAIDAPET, CHENNAI – 600 015

Name of the Candidate :

Phone Number :
Section – I

Name of the Year of

College / University
Degree Obtained Subject Passing
UG

PG
Section - II
UG Major Subject Percentage of Marks

PG Major Subject Percentage of Marks

Note:
1. For UG degrees, Part III only shall be taken for percentage calculation.
2. For B.Lit., all subjects shall be included for percentage calculation.
3. Attested Photostat Copy of Mark list should be enclosed.

Signature of the Candidate

 FORM - 2

TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY

577, ANNA SALAI, SAIDAPET, CHENNAI – 600 015

ACCEPTANCE FORM FOR ADMISSION

Date :

Sir,

I accept the offer for Admission into B.Ed. Programme of Tamil Nadu Open University as per the
conditions prescribed in the Prospectus. I enclose along with this acceptance form, the necessary
enclosures indicated in the prospectus including the Demand Draft / Challan towards the Programme
Fee (as per the details given below):

Details of the Programme Fee

a) Name of the Bank _______________________ Place of Issue ___________

b) *Demand Draft /Challan No. _________________________ Date ______________

c) Amount : Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only)

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,

Place:
Date :
Signature of the Candidate

Name of the Student ______________________________

Address ________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_____________________________ PIN ______________

Phone Number with STD Code ______________________

Mobile Number__________________________________

Note : * Please write your Name and Address on the reverse side of the Demand Draft in CAPITAL
LETTERS.
 FORM – 3

TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY

577, ANNA SALAI, SAIDAPET, CHENNAI – 600 015

In-service Certificate

PART – A
Details of Past & Present Employment (if applicable)

Name and address of Government Service Period Years & Signature of the Principal
the School Recognition Months / HM
Number of the with seal
From To
School

Total Teaching Experience in Completed Years ___________________

PART-B

Certificate of Current Employment in the School

This is to certify that Mr./Mrs./Ms. _______________________________ has been teaching in this

School since __________________ as Post-Graduate / Graduate/ Primary / Nursery Teacher and
he/she is working as a full time Teacher of this School at present also. The Government Recognition
Number of the School is _________________________ dated ____________

Place : ___________ Signature of the Principal / Headmaster / Headmistress

Date : ___________ Name :
Designation :
Address:
 FORM – 4

TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY

School of Education
B.Ed. Education Admission

Practice Teaching Permission Letter – from the School

I hereby state that our school will permit Mr./ Ms.___________________________

(Enrollment No. ________________________) to take up practice teaching for a period of

15 working days in our regular school and will also provide facilities to him / her needed for

carrying out the related practical activities for the B.Ed. Programme of the Tamil Nadu Open

University.

Signature of the Principal / Headmaster / Headmistress

Place : …………………………… Name : ………………………………………………..…………………
Date : …………………………… Address : ……………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………….....
………………………………………………………………………….....
………………………………………………………………………….....
(Office Seal / Stamp)

Note: This permission letter for practice teaching must be obtained from the Headmaster/
Headmistress/Principal of the regular school and it should be submitted to the TNOU on
or before June 7, 2019 marking copy to your respective Learner Support Centre.
 "INDIAN BANK Collection Account" "INDIAN BANK Collection Account" "INDIAN BANK Collection Account"
Note: Fee Collection Charges of Rs.10/20- per Challan to be Paid Note: Fee Collection Charges of Rs.10/20- per Challan to be Note: Fee Collection Charges of Rs.10/20- per Challan to be
additionally Paid additionally Paid additionally
BANK COPY T.N.O.U. COPY STUDENT COPY

TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-15. 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai - 15. 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai - 15.
FEE PAYMENT CHALLAN FEE PAYMENT CHALLAN FEE PAYMENT CHALLAN
TNOU FEE COLLECTION ACCOUNT No. TNOU FEE COLLECTION ACCOUNT No. TNOU FEE COLLECTION ACCOUNT No.

6051265828 6051265828 6051265828

Branch Date: Branch Date: Branch Date:
Candidate's Candidate's Candidate's
Name Name Name
Enrolment / Enrolment / Enrolment /
Application No. Application No. Application No.
Programme of Study Year Programme of Study Year Programme of Study Year
B.Ed., Degree Programme I Year B.Ed., Degree Programme I Year B.Ed., Degree Programme I Year
Subject Subject Subject
Fee Code Fee Particulars Rs. Fee Code Fee Particulars Rs. Fee Code Fee Particulars Rs.
A B.Ed., Degree Admission A B.Ed., Degree Admission A B.Ed., Degree Admission
B Tuition : 1st / 2nd / 3rd Year B Tuition : 1st / 2nd / 3rd Year B Tuition : 1st / 2nd / 3rd Year
C B.Ed. Application & Prospectus C B.Ed. Application & Prospectus C B.Ed. Application & Prospectus
D Examination D Examination D Examination
Consolidated Mark Statement Consolidated Mark Statement Consolidated Mark Statement
Duplicate Mark Statement Duplicate Mark Statement Duplicate Mark Statement
Provisional Certificate Provisional Certificate Provisional Certificate
Convocation Convocation Convocation
E Change of Address / Centre / E Change of Address / Centre / E Change of Address / Centre /
Change of Programme Change of Programme Change of Programme
Revaluation / Retotaling / Photo Revaluation / Retotaling / Revaluation / Retotaling / Photo
Copy Photo Copy Copy
F Other Fee (Please Specify) F Other Fee (Please Specify) F Other Fee (Please Specify)
Banking Charges 20/- Banking Charges 20/- Banking Charges 20/-

TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL

Amount in words (Rupees Amount in words (Rupees Amount in words (Rupees
Nature of Payment Cash / Cheque No. Dated Nature of Payment Cash / Cheque No. Dated Nature of Payment Cash / Cheque No. Dated
Bank Bank Bank
Branch Branch Branch

Signature of the Candidate / Remitter Signature of the Candidate / Remitter Signature of the Candidate / Remitter

For Bank Use Only Rs. For Bank Use Only Rs. For Bank Use Only Rs.

Journal No.: Journal No.: Journal No.:

Seal / Date Authorised Signatory Seal / Date Authorised Signatory Seal / Date Authorised Signatory
Take Photocopy and use it Take Photocopy and use it Take Photocopy and use it