In order to get admission to TNOU offered courses, candidates must meet the eligibility conditions and complete the application process. Admission to the courses is merit-based, i.e. , applicants' performance in the last qualifying examination is evaluated. For B.Ed Spl.Ed., MPhil and PhD courses, candidates have to appear for an entrance exam conducted by the university. TNOU releases a rank list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. Selected candidates need to participate in the admission counselling.