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Updated 3 October 2026 Study Material 5 min read

TNOU provides electronic Self-Learning Materials (E-SLMs) through its e-portal and official website, accessible by selecting your degree and programme. Physical study materials are dispatched by the Material Production & Distribution Division (MPDD). Each course’s material includes block-wise content and recommended readings.

Key facts

E-SLM Availability Available on TNOU e-portal and official website
Physical Material Dispatch Handled by Material Production & Distribution Division (MPDD)
MPDD Contact Number +91 93459 13377
Help Desk for Study Materials Tmt.K.Jayamala, Assistant, MPDD- Study Materials
Help Desk Contact 9345913377
Official TNOU page on tnou.ac.in: access TNOU's eSLM Repository
The official TNOU page on tnou.ac.in — access TNOU's eSLM Repository. Screenshot taken 2 October 2026; click to open it.

Accessing Electronic Self-Learning Materials (E-SLMs)

TNOU provides Electronic Self-Learning Materials (E-SLMs) for its students. These materials are available on the TNOU e-portal and the official website.

To access the E-SLMs, you need to use the eSLM Repository. This repository allows you to select your specific degree and programme to find the relevant study materials.

  1. Go to the TNOU eSLM Repository.
  2. On the ‘eSLM Repository’ page, locate the ‘E-SLM-for-Learner’ section.
  3. From the ‘Select Degree’ dropdown, choose your degree.
  4. From the ‘Select Your Programme’ dropdown, choose your programme. The available options include B.ED SPECIAL EDUCATION, B.ED SPECIAL EDUCATION –TAMIL, Certificate Course, Diploma Course, FOUNDATION_COURSE, GENERIC ELECTIVE, PG, PG-Tamil, Short Term Course, UG, UG-Tamil, and Vocational Diploma.
TNOU: Accessing Electronic Self-Learning Materials (E-SLMs) — step-by-step
Accessing Electronic Self-Learning Materials (E-SLMs): the steps at a glance.

Physical Study Material Dispatch

Physical study materials are dispatched to students by the Material Production & Distribution Division (MPDD) of TNOU. The university has a dedicated Material Storage and Dispatch Building for this purpose.

For any issues related to the dispatch of study materials, you can contact the Director i/c of the Material Production & Distribution Division.

Contact for Study Material Dispatch Issues

Officer & Division / Section Contact No. E-mail ID
Director i/c Material Production & Distribution Division 044 – 24350844 mpdd@tnou.ac.in, tnoumpdd1@gmail.com

Example: M.Sc. Geography Study Material (Geography of India)

The study material for M.Sc. Geography, specifically for the ‘Geography of India’ course, is structured into blocks covering various topics. For instance, Block 1 focuses on ‘Location and Physical Characteristics’.

The course material includes detailed units within each block, such as ‘Setting and situation of India’, ‘Major Physiographic Regions and their Characteristics’, ‘Drainage System’, ‘Climate’, ‘Indian Monsoon’, and ‘Natural Resources’. It also covers topics like ‘Population and Migration’, ‘Agriculture’, ‘Industrial Development’, and ‘Transport Networks’.

  • Block 1: Location and Physical Characteristics
  • Block 2: Population and Migration
  • Block 3: Agriculture
  • Block 4: Industrial Development
  • Block 5: Transport and Trade

Recommended Books for M.Sc. Geography (Geography of India)

Author Title Publisher
Majid Husain Geography of India Tata McGraw Hill
Chopra J.K. Geography of India Unique Publisher, New Delhi
Douglas L. Johnson World Regional Geography, Tenth edition Prentice Hall
Alka Gautam Advanced geography of India Sharda Pustak Bhawan
Ramanathan, R Indian transport towards the new millennium Kanishka Publishers
Prithvish Nag Geography of India Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi
Rupali Chatterji Geography of India Global Academic Publishing
Arunachalam, P Geography of India; physical, political and economic Saravana Puthaga Nilayam

Example: Organizational Behaviour Study Material

The study material for Organizational Behaviour is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour in organizational contexts. It covers various aspects from individual behaviour to organizational change.

The course objectives include enabling learners to understand basic aspects of organizational behaviour, perceptions, learning, attitude, personality, motivation, and appropriate organizational structure and change.

  • Block II: Perception, Learning and Attitude (Covers influencing Perception, Interpersonal Perception, Learning – Classical, Operant & Social Cognitive Approaches, Emotions, Attitudes, Values and Attitudes, Behaviour Relationship, Job Attitude, Barriers to Change Attitude)
  • Block IV: Organizational Change (Covers Organizational Structure Formation, Group Dynamics, Organizational Change – Meaning, Definition and Nature, Types of organizational change, Resistance to Change, Overcoming Resistance, Approaches to Organizational Change, Kurt Lewins three step model, Kottlers 8 steps plan for implementing change)

Recommended Books for Organizational Behaviour

Author Title Publisher
Aswathappa Organizational Behaviour Himalaya Publishing
Ghanekar, Anjali Organizational Behaviour Everest Publication
Mishra Organizational Behaviour Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd.
Pardeshi.P.C Organizational Behaviour Everest Publication
Prasad Organizational Behaviour Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi
Robbins&Stephen Organizational Behaviour Pearson Publication
Sekaran Organizational Behaviour, Text & Cases Tata McGraw Hill
Uma Sekaran Organizational Behaviour Tata McGraw Hill

If you have specific queries or grievances regarding study materials, TNOU provides dedicated contact points. The Help Desk is available to assist with troubleshooting and answering questions.

The Information Centre on the first floor of the administrative block in Chennai also helps students obtain information without delay. The Help Desk operates from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on all working days.

Key Contacts for Study Material Queries

Issue Related Officer / Division Contact No. E-mail ID
Dispatching of Study Materials Director i/c Material Production & Distribution Division 044 – 24350844 mpdd@tnou.ac.in, tnoumpdd1@gmail.com
Study Materials (Help Desk) Tmt.K.Jayamala, Assistant, MPDD- Study Materials 9345913377 mpdd@tnou.ac.in
What you can do Official page
Access TNOU’s eSLM Repository tnou.ac.in/eslm/
Login to TNOU student e-Portal tnouportal.in/
View TNOU Help Desk contacts tnou.ac.in/Help-Desk.php
Find TNOU contact details tnou.ac.in/WhomContact.php

Frequently asked questions

How can students download TNOU study materials and textbooks online?

Students can download TNOU study materials, known as E-SLMs, from the TNOU eSLM Repository. On this page, select your degree and programme from the dropdown menus to access the available electronic materials.

Where can I find my TNOU E-SLMs?

Your E-SLMs (Electronic Self-Learning Materials) are available on the TNOU e-portal and the official website. Visit the TNOU eSLM Repository to find them.

Who should I contact for issues with physical study material dispatch?

For issues related to the dispatch of physical study materials, you should contact the Director i/c of the Material Production & Distribution Division (MPDD) at 044 – 24350844 or email mpdd@tnou.ac.in.

What are the contact hours for the TNOU Help Desk?

The TNOU Help Desk functions from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on all working days to assist students and stakeholders with academic issues.

What types of programmes have E-SLMs available on the repository?

The eSLM Repository lists materials for programmes including B.ED SPECIAL EDUCATION, B.ED SPECIAL EDUCATION –TAMIL, Certificate Course, Diploma Course, FOUNDATION_COURSE, GENERIC ELECTIVE, PG, PG-Tamil, Short Term Course, UG, UG-Tamil, and Vocational Diploma.

Sources

Written from the official TNOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.