TNOU Regional and Study Centres: Full List by State
Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) operates 12 Regional Centres across the state of Tamil Nadu, providing learner support services, academic counseling, and study centre coordination. These centres manage Learner Support Centres (LSCs), Learner Resource Centres (LRCs), B.Ed. Centres, Community Colleges, and Jail Study Centres in their respective districts.
Key facts
| Total Regional Centres | 12 across Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Chennai RC Jurisdiction | Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur |
| Chennai RC Total Centres | 143 centres |
| Help Desk Working Hours | 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Working Days) |
| Headquarters Address | No. 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600015 |
TNOU Regional Centres Network
Tamil Nadu Open University delivers higher education across Tamil Nadu through a network of 12 Regional Centres. These centres coordinate student admission support, induction programmes, contact classes, assignment submissions, and grievance redressal in their designated regions.
- Chennai Regional Centre
- Coimbatore Regional Centre
- Dharmapuri Regional Centre
- Madurai Regional Centre
- Mayiladuthurai Regional Centre
- Salem Regional Centre
- Sivagangai Regional Centre
- The Nilgiris Regional Centre
- Tirunelveli Regional Centre
- Tiruvannamalai Regional Centre
- Trichy Regional Centre
- Villuppuram Regional Centre
Regional Centre Directory and Contact Details
Learners can contact the Student Support Service Division (SSSD) at headquarters or the respective Regional Centre Directors for academic queries and regional centre coordination.
TNOU Regional Centres Contact List
| Regional Centre | Contact Number | Email ID |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 044-24306622 / +91 9345913385 | rcchennai@tnou.ac.in |
| Coimbatore | +91 9345913386 | rccoimbatore@tnou.ac.in |
| Dharmapuri | +91 9345913387 | rcdharmapuri@tnou.ac.in |
| Madurai | 9345913388 / 9626912816 | rcmadurai@tnou.ac.in / zone1.tnou@gmail.com |
| Mayiladuthurai | +91 9345913393 | rcmayiladuthurai@tnou.ac.in |
| Salem | +91 9345913373 / +91 9942437319 | rcsalem@tnou.ac.in / tnousalemrc@gmail.com |
| Sivagangai | +91 9345913375 | rcsivagangai@tnou.ac.in |
| The Nilgiris | +91 9345913386 / 9578827728 | rcnilgris@tnou.ac.in / tnourckotagiri@gmail.com |
| Tirunelveli | +91 9345913392 | rctirunelveli@tnou.ac.in |
| Tiruvannamalai | +91 9345913374 | rctiruvannamalai@tnou.ac.in |
| Trichirappalli (Trichy) | 0431-2412567 / 9345913391 | rctrichy@tnou.ac.in / trytnou@gmail.com |
| Villupuram | +91 9345913380 | rcvillupuram@tnou.ac.in |
Regional Centre Profiles and Addresses
Specific addresses and structural breakdowns are available for several regional offices:
The Chennai Regional Centre portal is located on the First Floor of the Administrative Building, TNOU, No. 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600015. It covers Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur districts, overseeing 143 total study units including 21 LSCs, 1 B.Ed LSC, 6 B.Ed Special Education LSCs, 38 LRCs, 70 Community Colleges, 2 Programme Study Centres, 4 Work Centres, and 1 Jail Study Centre.
The Trichy Regional Centre details place the office at 15 D Mc Donalds Road, Kalaiarangam Complex, Contonment, Trichy – 620001. The Madurai Regional Centre page lists its office at TWAD Board Engineer’s Association, Opposite to Omni Bus Stand, Matthuthavani, Madurai – 625007. The Nilgiris Regional Centre website operates from Susy Villa, No. 7/403, Good Hope Compound, Donnington Road, Kotagiri – 643217.
B.Ed. Learner Support Centres
TNOU operates specialized Learner Support Centres (LSCs) for General B.Ed. and Special Education B.Ed. programmes across different districts.
Selected B.Ed. General Education LSCs
| Region | District | Centre Code | College Name & Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trichy | Pudukkottai | 19 | Mahatma College of Education, Pudukkottai |
| Trichy | Trichy | 21 | M A M College of Education, No. 5/1B, Raja Colony 2nd Main Road, Collector Office Road, Trichy – 641029 |
| Tirunelveli | Tirunelveli | 5 | St. Ignatius College of Education, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli – 627002 |
| Tirunelveli | Tirunelveli | 17 | Sri K. Ramachandra Naidu College of Education, K.R. Naidu Nagar, Paruvakudi – 627753 |
Jail Study Centres
TNOU establishes Jail Study Centres (JSCs) in central prisons to provide higher education opportunities to prison inmates.
Jail Study Centres in Trichy Region
| Region | District | JSC Code | Facility Name & Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trichy | Pudukkottai | 180801 | Central Prison, Pudukkottai |
| Trichy | Trichy | 290801 | Central Prison, Trichy (Ph: 0431-2333212 / 9994561711) |
Important TNOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Check Chennai Regional Centre information | tnou.ac.in/Chennai.php |
| View Trichy Regional Centre details | tnou.ac.in/Trichy.php |
| Access Madurai Regional Centre profile | tnou.ac.in/Madurai.php |
| Find Nilgiris Regional Centre contact | tnou.ac.in/Nilgiris.php |
| View Salem Regional Centre updates | tnou.ac.in/Salem.php |
| Find university administrative contact numbers | tnou.ac.in/WhomContact.php |
Official documents (PDF)
- Lsc B.Ed PDF — List of B.Ed General LSCs in Trichy region
- Jail Study Centre – Trichy PDF — List of Jail Study Centres in Trichy region
- Lsc Bed Gen PDF — List of B.Ed General LSCs in Tirunelveli region
- Lsc – B.Ed PDF — List of B.Ed Special Education LSCs in Trichy
- Jail Study Centere – Madurai PDF — List of Jail Study Centres in Madurai region
- Lsc – B.Ed PDF — List of B.Ed Special Education LSCs in Madurai
- Lsc – B.Ed PDF — List of B.Ed General LSCs in Madurai region
- Lsc Bed Gen., Edn PDF — List of B.Ed General LSCs in Dharmapuri region
Frequently asked questions
How many Regional Centres does TNOU operate?
Tamil Nadu Open University operates 12 Regional Centres across Tamil Nadu. These are located in Chennai, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Madurai, Mayiladuthurai, Salem, Sivagangai, The Nilgiris, Tirunelveli, Tiruvannamalai, Trichy, and Villuppuram.
Which districts fall under the Chennai Regional Centre jurisdiction?
The Chennai Regional Centre covers four districts: Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur. It oversees a total of 143 study facilities including LSCs, LRCs, Community Colleges, B.Ed centres, and Jail Study Centres.
Where is the TNOU Trichy Regional Centre located?
The Trichy Regional Centre is located at 15 D Mc Donalds Road, Kalaiarangam Complex, Contonment, Trichy – 620001. It can be reached by phone at 0431-2412567 or mobile at 9345913391.
What types of study centres are managed by TNOU regional offices?
TNOU regional offices manage Learner Support Centres (LSCs), Learner Resource Centres (LRCs), B.Ed. General and Special Education LSCs, Community Colleges, Programme Study Centres (PSCs), Work Centres, and Jail Study Centres (JSCs).
Which colleges act as B.Ed. General Education LSCs in the Tirunelveli region?
In the Tirunelveli region, B.Ed. General Education LSCs include St. Ignatius College of Education in Palayamkottai (Code 5) and Sri K. Ramachandra Naidu College of Education in Paruvakudi (Code 17).
Where is the TNOU Nilgiris Regional Centre situated?
The Nilgiris Regional Centre is situated at Susy Villa, No.7/403, Good Hope Compound, Donnington Road, Kotagiri – 643217. It can be contacted at 9578827728 or rcnilgris@tnou.ac.in.
Where are the Jail Study Centres located in the Trichy region?
In the Trichy region, TNOU operates Jail Study Centres at Central Prison Pudukkottai (Code 180801) and Central Prison Trichy (Code 290801).
How can a student contact TNOU Student Support Services Division?
Students can contact the Director of Student Support Service Division (SSSD) at 044-24306627/22, by mobile at +91 9345913376, or via email at sssd@tnou.ac.in for regional centre and LSC coordination.
Sources
Written from the official TNOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- Tamil Nadu Open University tnou.ac.in
- Whom To Contact tnou.ac.in/…/WhomContact.php
- Salem Regional Centre tnou.ac.in/…/Salem.php
- Trichy Regional Centre tnou.ac.in/…/Trichy.php
- Chennai Regional Centre tnou.ac.in/…/Chennai.php
- Madurai Regional Centre tnou.ac.in/…/Madurai.php
- Nilgiris Regional Centre tnou.ac.in/…/Nilgiris.php
- Lsc B.Ed tnou.ac.in/…/lsc-b.ed_.-gen.-trichy.pdf