Tamil Nadu Open University is a state-open university established by the Tamil Nadu Government. The university is Recognised by UGC-DEB, Accorded with 12(B) status by UGC. It is a Member of the Asian Association of Open Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The UGC-DEB, NCTE, RCI, and AICTE have formally validated TNOU's academic programs. https://www.umeacademy.com/tamil-nadu-open-university-tnou-distance-education/