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TNOU Certificates: Migration, Degree, Transcript and Convocation

Updated 3 October 2026 Certificates 3 min read

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) offers Migration Certificates for a fee of Rs. 300/-, payable via Demand Draft, with an application form to be sent to the Controller of Examinations. For Degree and Transcript certificates, specific application procedures are not detailed in the available sources, but the Certificate Section handles these. TNOU also conducts convocations, with the 16th Convocation mentioned, though application details are not published as of 02 October 2026.

Key facts

Migration Certificate Fee Rs. 300/-
Migration Certificate Payment Method Demand Draft from a Nationalised Bank
Migration Certificate Application Address The Controller of Examinations, TNOU, Chennai
Certificate Grievances Contact Number 044-24306665
Degree/Transcript Certificates Handling Section Controller of Examinations, Certificate Section
Convocation Auditorium Capacity 546 seats

Applying for a Migration Certificate

To obtain a Migration Certificate from Tamil Nadu Open University, a fee of Rs. 300/- is required. This fee must be paid through a Demand Draft (DD) from any Nationalised Bank. The DD should be made in favour of “Tamil Nadu Open University” and payable at Chennai.

  1. Obtain the Migration Certificate application form (Annexure –21).
  2. Fill in your Enrollment Number, Name, and complete Address (Door/Plot No, Street, Village, Taluk, District, PIN).
  3. Provide your Mobile Number.
  4. Enter details of your Qualifying Examination Passed, including the Name of the Programme, Month & Year of Passing, Medium, and Folio Number of your Provisional Certificate.
  5. Fill in the details of the fee paid: DD / Transaction id, Date, Name of the Bank, and Amount.
  6. Sign the application form and mention the Station and Date.
  7. Send the completed application form along with the Demand Draft to: The Controller of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Open University, 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015.
TNOU: Applying for a Migration Certificate — step-by-step
Applying for a Migration Certificate: the steps at a glance.

For various certificate-related enquiries and grievances, students can contact the respective university sections.

TNOU Certificate Contact Information

Issue Related Officer & Division / Section Contact No. E-mail ID
Bonafide / Migration / PSTM / Course Completion Certificate Director (i/c) Admission Section 044 – 24306663/64 admission@tnou.ac.in
Verification of Genuineness / Transcript, Statement of Marks / Consolidated / Provisional Certificate / Degree and Duplicate Certificates Controller of Examinations, Certificate Section 044 – 24306665 certificate@tnou.ac.in
Certificate related all grievances Tmt. Uma Maheswari D.E.O. 044-24306665 certificate@tnou.ac.in

Degree and Transcript Certificates

The specific application procedure and fees for obtaining a new Degree Certificate or Transcripts are not detailed in the available university sources as of 02 October 2026. However, the Controller of Examinations, Certificate Section, is responsible for the verification of genuineness, transcripts, statement of marks, consolidated certificates, provisional certificates, degree certificates, and duplicate certificates.

Convocation Information

Tamil Nadu Open University conducts convocation ceremonies. The university has a dedicated Convocation Auditorium with a seating capacity of 546. The 16th Convocation has been announced, but details regarding the application procedure, eligibility, or specific dates for students to attend are not published in the available sources as of 02 October 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fee for a Migration Certificate from TNOU?

The fee for a Migration Certificate is Rs. 300/-.

How can I pay the Migration Certificate fee?

The fee must be paid through a Demand Draft (DD) from any Nationalised Bank, made in favour of “Tamil Nadu Open University” and payable at Chennai.

Where should I send my Migration Certificate application?

The application form and Demand Draft should be sent to The Controller of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Open University, 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015.

Whom should I contact for general certificate-related grievances?

For certificate-related grievances, you can contact Tmt. Uma Maheswari D.E.O. at 044-24306665 or email certificate@tnou.ac.in.

Which section handles Degree and Transcript certificates?

The Controller of Examinations, Certificate Section, handles verification of genuineness, transcripts, statement of marks, consolidated certificates, provisional certificates, degree certificates, and duplicate certificates.

Are the application details for the 16th Convocation available?

No, the application procedure, eligibility, or specific dates for students to attend the 16th Convocation are not published in the available sources as of 02 October 2026.

Sources

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

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