Address:The Director
Directorate of Open and Distance Learning
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore - 641 003 ,India.
Phones :+91-0422 - 5511229 / 5511429
FAX :+91-0422 - 5511429
Email: odl@tnau.ac.in
Website: http://www.tnau.ac.in

A Brief Profile:The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University established during 1971 has tri fold functions viz. Teaching, Research and Extension Education. The University has gained popularity in view of its quality research and education besides Transfer of Technology (TOT) programmes. The Agricultural College established during 1906 celebrated its Centenary year during 2005.

In commemoration of the Centenary year of the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, the function of TNAU viz., teaching, research and extension has been enlarged with additional function of Open and Distance Learning which is first of its kind in India, among State Agricultural Universities.

DIRECTORATE OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNINGIn commemoration of the Centenary year of the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, the function of TNAU viz., teaching, research and extension has been enlarged with additional function of Open and Distance Learning which is first of its kind in India, among State Agricultural Universities.

This Directorate concentrates its efforts on Distance Education in addition to non-formal and continuing education. The Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, one of the constituent units of the TNAU was started during April, 2005 by renaming the Directorate of Publications. This Directorate has started offering certificate courses, PG Diploma and PG Degree courses through Distance Learning Mode for those aspiring for self employment opportunities.

The Directorate of Open and Distance Learning is whole heartedly welcoming its learners for this new venture.