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TNOU Term-End Examination 2026: Rules and Preparation

Updated 2 October 2026 Exams 4 min read

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) has scheduled key deadlines for the Term-End Examination (TEE) August 2026 session, including a project submission deadline of 23 October 2026 and M.L.I.Sc. practical exams on 07 October 2026. Students can submit hard-copy assignments to the Controller of Examinations in Chennai and access past question papers from 2020 through 2025 for exam preparation.

Key facts

Project Submission Deadline (TEE Aug 2026) 23 October 2026
M.L.I.Sc. Practical Exam Date 07 October 2026
Assignment Submission Address Controller of Examinations, TNOU, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015
Published Exam Timetables UG, PG, B.Ed, Diploma, Certificate & Short-Term
Official TNOU page on www.tnou.ac.in: check TEE August 2026 timetable
The official TNOU page on www.tnou.ac.in — check TEE August 2026 timetable. Screenshot taken 2 October 2026; click to open it.

Term-End Examination August 2026 Key Dates and Deadlines

Students appearing for the TEE August 2026 session must submit their projects on or before 23 October 2026. Projects received after 23 October 2026 will not be considered for the August 2026 examination cycle.

Practical examinations and counselling schedules for specific programmes for the August 2026 session include:

  • M.L.I.Sc. Practical Examination: Scheduled for 07 October 2026.
  • Psychology Counselling Class & Practical Exam: Scheduled under the August 2026 exam cycle.

Assignment Submission Rules

Assignments must be submitted as part of the continuous evaluation process for term-end assessments.

If a student is unable to submit assignments through the online mode, hard copies can be submitted in person or sent by post to: Controller of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Open University, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015.

Accessing Examination Time Tables

Time tables for the TEE August 2026 examinations are published on the TNOU exam timetable portal. Schedules are categorized across the following academic levels:

  • Undergraduate (UG) Programmes
  • Postgraduate (PG) Programmes
  • B.Ed. Programme (General) and B.Ed. Special Education
  • Diploma and Vocational Diploma Programmes
  • Certificate and Short-Term Programmes

Previous Year Question Papers for Exam Preparation

To prepare for upcoming term-end examinations, students can review past paper archives available on the TNOU portal across multiple degree and diploma subjects:

Sample Exam Timetable Structure: B.Ed. Non-Semester (February 2025 Session)

The following table illustrates the exam session timings and course structure from the B.Ed. Non-Semester First Year TEE held in February 2025 (Forenoon Session: 10:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m.):

B.Ed. First Year Non-Semester TEE Schedule (February 2025)

Date Session Course Code Course Title
22.02.2025 Forenoon BED-01 Basics in Education
23.02.2025 Forenoon BED-02 Learner and Learning
01.03.2025 Forenoon BED-03 Schooling, Socialisation and Identity
02.03.2025 Forenoon BED-04A Social and Environmental Science – Part I
08.03.2025 Forenoon BED-05A Assessment for Learning – Part I
08.03.2025 Forenoon BED-11A / 13A / 15A Pedagogy Optional – I (Teaching of Tamil / English / Mathematics – Part I)
09.03.2025 Forenoon BED-16A to 20A Pedagogy Optional – I (Science / Social Sciences / Computer Science / Commerce / Economics)

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline for submitting projects for the TEE August 2026 exam?

The project submission deadline for the Term-End Examination August 2026 session is 23 October 2026. Submissions made after this date will not be accepted for the August 2026 cycle.

Where should hard copies of assignments be submitted if online mode fails?

If you cannot submit assignments online, deliver hard copies in person or send them by post to the Controller of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Open University, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015.

When is the M.L.I.Sc. practical examination held for 2026?

The M.L.I.Sc. practical examination is scheduled for 07 October 2026.

How can I access past examination question papers for TNOU?

Previous year question papers for TEE sessions ranging from 2020 to 2025 are available on the TNOU website organized by programme and examination year.

Which programmes have timetables released for the TEE August 2026 session?

Schedules are available for UG, PG, B.Ed General, B.Ed Special Education, Diploma, Vocational Diploma, Certificate, and Short-Term programmes.

Sources

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