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Netaji Subhas Open University - [NSOU]

DD-26,Sector-I, Salt Lake City, India • 7000294.0(36)
VerifiedEstd. 1997UGCDEB
Founded
1997

About Netaji Subhas Open University - [NSOU]

Netaji Subhash Open University (NSOU), founded in 1997, is the state-level open university in Kolkata. It offers distance education programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in arts, science, commerce, and various other streams. Currently, the university has over 120 study centres across West Bengal and home to nearly 2.5 lac students.

NSOU Kolkata Highlights

Official website www.wbnsou.ac.in
Approval UGC, Distance Education Council (DEC), AIU
Course UG and PG 
Basis of Admission On Merit basis
Mode of Registration

Online

NSOU Kolkata Courses

The university offers various courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels besides various Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma programs under many specializations. Tabulated below is a program-wise eligibility with fee of the programs:

Courses Eligibility Fees in INR
BA Intermediate passed with above 50% marks. 6300
MA Graduate with above 50% marks. 7600
B.Sc Intermediate passed in the Science stream with above 50% marks. 9300
M.Sc Graduate in relevant stream. 10,400
B.Com Intermediate passed above 50% marks with Commerce as subject. 6300
M.Com Graduate in relevant stream 7,600

Read More NSOU Kolkata Courses and Fee Structure

NSOU Kolkata Admissions

The registration process of Netaji Subhash Open University starts in the month of July every year. The application forms will be available online at the University’s website – www.wbnsou.ac.in . The final selections will be based on the marks obtained in the latest exam attended (depending on the program opted). Read More NSOU Kolkata Admissions

  • An applicant can only apply to one of the bachelor’s programs. 
  • Pay the fees at any branch of Allahabad Bank using the pre-printed challan collected at the time of online submission.
  • Application forms photocopies must be signed and stamped by the person attending their Study center.
  • With the form, all the necessary documents, photographs and copy of challan obtained from the bank must be submitted at the time of admission.
  • Those who have a BPP or vocational background can directly buy the prospectus of INR 150 from study centers.
  • An application once submitted along with fees cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
  • Merit List and other information regarding counseling for admission will be notified by the university on the official website.
Note:  Postal applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. One has to visit the center to submit the application.

NSOU Kolkata Facilities

  • Varied Student Support Services (SSS) are available, having brilliant Network of Study Centres.
  • The public transport facility is also there and thus the centers are very well connected.
  • Regular tests and exams are held at the alloted study centers.
  • The library has a huge collection of books, journals, periodicals, and magazines.
  • Students Grievance Redressal Cell and Women Harassment Prevention Cell is also there for addressing any complaints.

NSOU Kolkata FAQs

Ques. Does the NSOU have a grievance redressal cell?

Ans. Yes, the NSOU has a grievance redressal cell which gives rights to the students to complain regarding any aspect related to his or her learning path including programme quality, learning resources, learner support and guidance, teaching, learning and assessment. 

Ques. Does the NSOU have an Internal Quality Assurance Cell?

Ans. Yes, the NSOU has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell, the objective of which is to: 

  • Shoulder the responsibility of generating and promoting awareness for quality assurance in academic and administrative areas and to work out the procedural details. 
  • Ensure total quality management by ushering in innovations leading to achieving excellence and adoption of intervention strategies for monitoring their successful implementation. 

Ques. What are the popular courses in the NSOU?

Ans. The popular courses of NSOU are B.A., B.Sc., M.A., B.Lib.I.Sc. and B.Com. The admission to all the courses is given on ‘first come first serve basis’ except B.Spl.Ed. course. The admission to B.Spl.Ed. is given on the basis of an entrance exam conducted by the university. 

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of Counselling in NSOU?

Ans. The following documents are required at the time of counselling in NSOU:

  • All original Admit Card, 
  • Mark sheets, 
  • Certificates, 
  • Proof for Date of Birth,
  • Cast Certificate (For other than General Category), 
  • PWD Certificate and Identity Card (For PH Candidates) are to be produced at the time of Counselling. 
  • 2. Self attested Photocopies of all testimonials. 
  • Two recent passport size colour photographs 
  • Print out of the Online Application Form 
  • Payment Confirmation Receipt of Online Application.

Ques. What are the career opportunities available after completing B.Com. in finance course from NSOU?

Ans. After completing B.Com. in FInance from NSOU, the candidate enters in the world of various opportunities. Accounting and Finance are the most common pursuing careers which students pursue and can become:

  • Accountant
  • Finance Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Account Executive
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Senior Accountant
  • Assistant Finance Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Account Manager 
  • Financial Controller 

However students can also go for higher studies like M.Com/MBA and Ph.D. for higher chances of better career and meeting great opportunities. MBA is an ideal course to pursue for building a career in the Management field.

Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹3,775
Highest Fee
₹5,675
Streams
3
ArtsManagementScience
Admission
Date of Submission of Online Application Form for Admission Session 2024-2025 [MA]
Start: 24 Mar 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
11 available
Bengali
Master of Arts [MA] (Bengali)
1st Year Fee
₹4,275
Total Fee
₹8,550
Cutoff
N/A
English
Master of Arts [MA] (English)
1st Year Fee
₹4,275
Total Fee
₹8,550
Cutoff
N/A
History
Master of Arts [MA] (History)
1st Year Fee
₹4,275
Total Fee
₹8,550
Cutoff
N/A
Education
Master of Arts [MA] (Education)
1st Year Fee
₹4,275
Total Fee
₹8,550
Cutoff
N/A
Journalism & Mass Communication
Master of Arts [MA] (Journalism & Mass Communication)
1st Year Fee
₹13,475
Total Fee
₹26,950
Cutoff
N/A
Sociology
Master of Arts [MA] (Sociology)
1st Year Fee
₹7,600
Total Fee
₹7,600
Cutoff
N/A
Public Administration
Master of Arts [MA] (Public Administration)
1st Year Fee
₹4,275
Total Fee
₹8,550
Cutoff
N/A
English Language and Linguistics
Master of Arts [MA] (English Language and Linguistics)
1st Year Fee
₹4,275
Total Fee
₹8,550
Cutoff
N/A
Political Science
Master of Arts [MA] (Political Science)
1st Year Fee
₹4,275
Total Fee
₹8,550
Cutoff
N/A
Economics
Master of Arts [MA] (Economics)
1st Year Fee
₹4,275
Total Fee
₹8,550
Cutoff
N/A
Ethics
Master of Arts [MA] (Ethics)
1st Year Fee
₹7,600
Total Fee
₹7,600
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Date of Submission of Online Application Form for Admission Session 2024-2025 [BLIS]
Start: 24 Mar 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
7 available
Bengali
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Bengali)
1st Year Fee
₹3,775
Total Fee
₹11,325
Cutoff
N/A
English
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (English)
1st Year Fee
₹3,775
Total Fee
₹11,325
Cutoff
N/A
History
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (History)
1st Year Fee
₹3,775
Total Fee
₹11,325
Cutoff
N/A
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Sociology)
1st Year Fee
₹3,775
Total Fee
₹11,325
Cutoff
N/A
Political Science
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Political Science)
1st Year Fee
₹3,775
Total Fee
₹11,325
Cutoff
N/A
Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Public Administration)
1st Year Fee
₹3,775
Total Fee
₹11,325
Cutoff
N/A
Economics
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Economics)
1st Year Fee
₹3,775
Total Fee
₹11,325
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Date of Submission of Online Application Form for Admission Session 2024-2025 [MBA]
Start: 24 Mar 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
9 available
Export-Import & International Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Export-Import & International Finance
1st Year Fee
₹12,000
Total Fee
₹12,000
Cutoff
N/A
Accounts And Financial Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounts and Financial Management
1st Year Fee
₹8,000
Total Fee
₹8,000
Cutoff
N/A
Journalism And Mass Communication
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
1st Year Fee
₹3,000
Total Fee
₹3,000
Cutoff
N/A
Psychological Counseling
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling [PGDPC]
1st Year Fee
₹18,000
Total Fee
₹18,000
Cutoff
N/A
Advertising And Public Relations
Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Public Relation
1st Year Fee
₹3,000
Total Fee
₹3,000
Cutoff
N/A
Physician Assistant
Post Graduate Diploma in Physician Assistant
1st Year Fee
₹8,000
Total Fee
₹16,000
Cutoff
N/A
Disaster Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management
1st Year Fee
₹8,000
Total Fee
₹8,000
Cutoff
N/A
Front Office
Post Graduate Diploma in Front Office
1st Year Fee
₹30,000
Total Fee
₹30,000
Cutoff
N/A
Office Management And Secretarial Practice
Post Graduate Diploma in Office Management and Secretarial Practice
1st Year Fee
₹8,000
Total Fee
₹8,000
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
5 available
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Chemistry)
1st Year Fee
₹5,675
Total Fee
₹17,275
Cutoff
N/A
Zoology
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Zoology)
1st Year Fee
₹5,675
Total Fee
₹17,275
Cutoff
N/A
Mathematics
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Mathematics)
1st Year Fee
₹5,075
Total Fee
₹15,475
Cutoff
N/A
Physics
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Physics)
1st Year Fee
₹5,675
Total Fee
₹17,275
Cutoff
N/A
Botany
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Botany)
1st Year Fee
₹5,475
Total Fee
₹16,675
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Date for Submission of Application Form [M.Sc]
Start: 30 Dec 2024
Last Date: 30 Jan 2025
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
4 available
Environmental Science
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Environmental Science)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Mathematics
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Mathematics)
1st Year Fee
₹5,675
Total Fee
₹11,350
Cutoff
N/A
Zoology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Zoology)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Geography
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Geography)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A

Admission Process

Admission to Netaji Subhas Open University - [NSOU] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Placements & Recruiters

Netaji Subhas Open University - [NSOU] Placement Details

Netaji Subhas Open University - [NSOU] in Kolkata, West Bengal, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

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Campus Facilities

Netaji Subhas Open University - [NSOU] Facilities

Netaji Subhas Open University - [NSOU] in Kolkata, West Bengal, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Total Facilities
8
Academic Support
4
Student Life
3
  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • canteen
    Facility

    canteen

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Prof. Subha Sankar Sarkar

Vice- Chancellor

Sri Srideep Mukharjee

Assistant Professor, Department of English

Dr. Anamika Das

Assistant Professor, Department of Bengali

Sumana Bandiyopadhyay

Assistant Professor, Department of English

Dr. Oindrila Ghosh

Assistant Professor, Department of English

Arijit Ghosh

Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication

Smt. Tinki Kar

Assistant Professor, Department of Geography

Contact Information

DD-26,Sector-I, Salt Lake City<br> India

Pincode: 700029

033-40663220

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