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Regional Centre for Tamil Nadu
NIOS Regional Centre Chennai covers Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The 2026-27 prospectus counts 315 active centres for this office.
Tamil Nadu NIOS centres in numbers
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS study-centre list showed 299 active listings in Tamil Nadu, from 217 institutions in 33 districts as NIOS names them. 214 of these institutions are schools or colleges and 3 (1%) are linked to ITIs. Science is offered on 193 listings (65%), and 93 listings (31%) show a renewal date that is still current. The districts with the most listings are Chennai (53), Kancheepuram (42), Tiruppur (24), Coimbatore (23) and Krishnagiri (16). By medium: Hindi and English (113); English only (99); Tamil (65); Hindi, English and Tamil (7); Urdu (4); English and Tamil (4). Tamil medium is available at Secondary only; there is no Tamil medium at Class 12 in 2026-27.
Board exam or NIOS in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu’s private-study and failed-candidate routes through the state board are often compared with NIOS, especially by students who need a different subject mix or timing.
District snapshot
District names are spelled as NIOS writes them. School-type and science figures come from the same list.
| District | Listings | School-type | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 53 | 33 | 33 |
| Kancheepuram | 42 | 34 | 24 |
| Tiruppur | 24 | 13 | 14 |
| Coimbatore | 23 | 17 | 17 |
| Krishnagiri | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Thiruvallur | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Vellore | 14 | 8 | 8 |
| Erode | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Namakkal | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Madurai | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Thanjavur | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| The Nilgiris | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Sivaganga | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Karur | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Tirunelveli | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Viluppuram | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Salem | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Kanyakumari | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Perambalur | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Cuddalore | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Dindigul | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Thoothukkudi | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Nagapattinam | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pudukkottai | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tiruvannamalai | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dharmapuri | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Thiruvarur | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ramanathapuram | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Ranipet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Virudhunagar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Theni | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chengalpattu | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Source: official NIOS study-centre search, academic centres marked active, checked 8 October 2026. We never publish study-centre names or contacts.
Dates and how we help
Block 2 (2026-27) is open to 31 January 2027 without late fee. Exam seats: NIOS exam-centre tool. Prospectus: Academic Prospectus 2026-27. Every state: NIOS admission by state. SWOT is independent coaching in Pune (no branch in Tamil Nadu): Basic ₹6,500, Premium ₹11,000, Pune classroom ₹12,500/subject/year, home tuition ₹750/hr. NIOS fees are paid to NIOS. Subjects: NIOS subjects.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form.
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Which NIOS Regional Centre handles Tamil Nadu?
Chennai. Lady Willingdon Campus, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai 600005. Ph.: 044-28442237.
How many active NIOS listings does Tamil Nadu show?
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS list showed 299 active listings in Tamil Nadu, from 214 school-type institutions, with science on 193 listings.
Can I study in Tamil medium?
Tamil medium is available at Secondary. Senior Secondary follows the national medium list (no Tamil medium at Class 12 in 2026-27).
Does SWOT have a centre in Tamil Nadu?
No. We help online from Pune. Practicals stay at the NIOS study centre you choose.
Questions about NIOS in Tamil Nadu?
Send your last marksheet and your district. We confirm your Regional Centre, stream and subjects, then file your form.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form. WhatsApp +91 96370 79675
SWOT Academy, G-10 Ashoka Mall, Bund Garden Road, Sangamvadi, Pune 411001. Independent private coaching: we are not the NIOS board, not an NIOS Regional Centre and not an NIOS study centre. Admission is granted by NIOS on its official portal; NIOS fees are paid to NIOS.