Netaji Subhash Open University Kolkata (NSOU KOLKATA) - Admission

Open University

UGC

Kolkata, West Bengal

Open University

UGC

Kolkata, West Bengal

NSOU Admission 2023 : Notification for BDP, B.Ed, Major Courses

Updated On - February 26 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

Netaji Subhash Open University (NSOU), which was established in 1997, is a state-level open university in Kolkata. University offers distance education programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in arts, science, commerce, and various other streams. Currently, the university has over 141 study centers across West Bengal and is home to nearly 2.5 lac students. Netaji Subhas Open University published the Admission Notice for NSOU Admission 2023.

NSOU Admission 2023

Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) is a distance education university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Here are some important admission points for NSOU:

  1. NSOU offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses in various fields such as arts, science, commerce, and management.
  2. Admission to NSOU is primarily based on merit, which is determined by the marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying examination.
  3. The university also conducts an entrance examination for some of the courses, which is followed by a counseling process for final selection.
  4. The application process for NSOU admission is completely online, and candidates can apply through the official website of the university.
  5. For undergraduate courses, candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university, while for postgraduate courses, candidates must have completed their bachelor's degree in the relevant field.
  6. NSOU also offers a special admission process for candidates who are unable to complete their education due to certain circumstances such as illness, accident, or other reasons. These candidates can apply for special admission through the university's designated study centers.
  7. The university also provides various scholarships and financial assistance to deserving students based on their merit and socio-economic background.

NSOU Admission 2023 Highlights

Netaji Subhash Open University Basic Details
University Name
Netaji Subhash Open University
Nickname
NSOU
University Type
State
City
Kokata
Total Courses
59 course across 9 streams
Popular Couses
MA, BA (UG, PG)
Approval
UGC, Distance Education Council (DEC), AIU
Admission Criteria
On Merit Basis
Application Mode
Online
Website

www..wbnsou.ac.in

NSOU Admission 2023 Important Dates

Bachelors Degree Program (BDP) Admission Dates
NSOU BDP Admission 2023Important Dates
Availability of Application Form on Official Website14 August 2023
Last Date of Submission of Application Form28 September 2023
Document Verification and Application Form Endorsement at Study Centre14 August- 28 September 2023
Submission of Online Fees14 August- 14 October 2023
Submission of Offline Fee through Bank Challan16 August- 4 October 2023

NSOU Admission 2023 for Undergraduate, Postgraduate Courses

Candidates can check below:
UG, PG Admission Criteria
Course
Specializations
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
Fees in INR
B.A
Economics
10+2 passed with above 50% marks
On the Merit Basis
6300
Geography
Hindi
History
Jounalism
Political Science
Sanskrit
Public Administration
Philosophy
Sociology
Vedanta
Journalism & Mass Communication
Music
Bengali
English
M.A
Economics
Graduate with above 50% marks
On the Merit Basis
7600
Hindi
History
Archeology
Political Science
Sanskrit
Public Administration
Sociology
Urdu
Journalism & Mass Communication
Music
Bengali
English
B.Sc
Biochemistry
10+2 passed in the Science stream with 50% marks
On the Merit Basis
9300
Biotechnology
Botany
Chemistry
Computer Science
Electronics
Enivironmental Science
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Zoology
M.Sc
Biochemistry
Graduate in relevant stream
O the Merit Basis
10,400
Biotechnology
Botany
Chemistry
Computer Science
Electronics
Enivironmental Science
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Zoology
B.Com
Commerce and Hotel Management and Catering
10+2 passed with above 50% marks with Commerce as a subject
On the Merit Basis
6300
Computer Applications
Tax Procedure and Practice
Tourism and Travel Management
M.Com
 
Graduate in relevant stream
On the Merit Basis
7,600
BCA
 
10+2 passed with above 50% marks
 
MCA
 
Graduate in relevant stream
 
BSW
 
10+2 passed with above 50% marks
7,600
MSW
 
Graduate in relevant stream
10,400
Certificate Courses
Safety Skills & Security Management
10+2 passed with above 50% marks
  
English for Communication
Human Rights
Manabi-Vidya-Amra Pari (Women Program)
Organic Agriculture and Horticulture
B.Lib.I.Sc
 
10+2 passed with above 50% marks
University Entrance Test
5,000
M.Lib.I.Sc
 
Graduate in relevant stream
Based on Merit Basis
10,000
B.Ed
 
Grduation with above 40% marks in any stream.
 
40,000
Important Points to Remember:
  • MA program is offered by the university in following specializations - Bengali, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Education, English Language Teaching
  • M.Sc program is offered by the university in following specializations - Mathematics, Zoology, Geography.
  • Candidates are required to submit all the necessary documents, photocopy of the challan obtained from the Bank and photographs at the study centre.

NSOU B.Ed Admission 2023

Netaji Subhas Open University Offers for Bachelor of Education. The duration of the B.Ed course is for 2 years. This degree is for full time. The eligibility criteria is that the candidates must have passed in Masters with at least 50% marks and 45% for SC/ST category.The selection procedure for the students is for the entrance exam.

Admission Process

Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) offers admission in B.Ed. Spl. Ed. ODL on the basis of the candidate’s academic scores. A merit list is prepared on the basis of candidate’s marks in academics.

NOTE: Please keep a scanned copy of your photography and signature ready for filling up the online application. Please note the Application No. for further use. 

NSOU Admission 2023

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 official website. The final selections will be based on the marks obtained in the latest exam attended (depending on the program opted). Candidates can check below:
  • 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 bank must be submitted at the time of admission.
  • Those who habv 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 counselling for admission will br notified by the university on the official website.

NSOU BDP Admission 2023

The Open University offers Bachelor Degree Programmes (BDP) for 15 Elective Subjects at Honours level from three different main stream i.e Arts, Commerce and Science.
  • For Arts Stream: there are eight elective subjects, i.e. Bengali (EBG), English (EEG), History (EHI), Economics (EEC), Political Science (EPS), Public Administration (EPA), Sociology (ESO) and Education (EED).
  • For Science Stream: University offers six subjects those are Physics (EPH), Chemistry (ECH), Mathematics (EMT), Botany (EBT), Zoology (EZO) and Geography (EGR).
  • For Commerce: (ECO) is offered from the commerce stream.
Netaji Subhas Open University release the Admission Notice for NSOU Admission. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the admission to NSOU BDP Admission on the official website NSOU. Canddates are required to pass a graduation examination from any recognized university or institution to apply for the NSOU BDP Admission 2023. And Fee for BDP Courses is Rs.6,300/-.Candidates can check below:
NSOU Bachelors Degree Program (BDP) Admission
Course
Specialization
Eligibility Criteria
B.A
History
Passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent. Passed 10+2 in Vocational Courses.
Political Science
Public Administraton
Sociology
Bengali
English
Economics
B.Com
  
B.Sc
Mathematics
Passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent with 50% marks in Mthematica, Geography, Zoology, Botany
Geography
Zoology
Botany
Physics
Passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent with 40% marks in respective subject and pass marks in Mathematics
Chemistry
B.A
Education
Passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent (Arts & Science streams only) with 45% marks.
Admission Procedure Of BDP (Bachelor Degree Program):
Candidates are required to submit the application form and fees along with the required documents. The university shall provide admission to the candidates based on the required eligibility criteria and the information provided by them. 

NSOU BDP 2023 Application Form

The eligible candidates can apply for NSOU BDP 2023 Admission by submitting the Application form online on the official website of the university. Candidates must upload their scanned photograph and signature along with the Application form. Candidates can pay the Application fee through Bank Challan. 

NSOU BDP Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay an amount of Rs. 275 as an application fee for NSOU BDP 2023. Candidates can apply for NSOU BDP Admission 2023 by following the steps given below: 
  • Candidates can click on the link
  • A new page with the Application form will appear and now candidates can enter all the asked details correctly in the form.
  • Then candidates are required to upload the required images.
  • Now candidates can submit the Application Form along with the Application Fees.
  • Then take a print out of the fee receipt and application form. 

For Certificate and PG Diploma programs

  • Pay a visit to the study centre.
  • Examine the qualifying requirements for the course for which the individual is applying.
  • After confirming your eligibility, proceed to a nationalised bank and obtain a demand draught in the sum of INR 900 in favour of Netaji Subhas Open University, payable in Kolkata.
  • Return to the same study centre, bringing all photocopies of required documents as well as one passport-size photos.
  • After writing your name and phone number on the back of the Demand Draft, submit it to the study centre.
  • The candidate will receive a " Application for Student Enrollment Form (B& W)" after submitting the DD.
  • Fill out the form and send it in with self-attested copies of all required documents and a passport-size photo.
  • The candidate's enrolment certificate will be generated after all of information is submitted.
  • As a result, the applicant must submit all of the following documents:
    "Application for Student Enrolment Form" was completed.
  • Photocopies of required documents that have been self-attested.
  • A demand draught in the amount specified is required.

Note: One copies of the Demand Draft and the enrolment form, fully stamped and signed by the person who will be accompanying him/her to the centre, must also be kept as proof of submission.

NSOU Result

Netaji Subhash Open University releases term-end results in online mode only after several days of the examination are conducted. Candidates can check their results by providing the correct credentials. NSOU Annual exam results for the courses are published on the university website. Candidates can check below:
Annual Examination:
Steps that candidates can view the result of annual examination for various university programmes:
  • Log on the NSOU University website
  • Navigate the ‘Results’ page through ‘Examination’ section under the ‘student zone’ tab
  • Choose ‘Result category’ among the listed result links.
  • Select a link, and select ‘Year’ from the drop-down menu for which they want to view the result
  • Then candidates can choose to view the result via other website listed after the links
  • After checking, you will be redirected to another page.
  • Enter the Roll number and click on ‘Get Result’
  • The result will be displayed on the screen then save.

NSOU Admit Card 2023

Candidates appearing in the exam without an Admit Card will be considered as irregular appearance and the answer script of such students will not be evaluated. NSOU Exam Routine is available online at the official website. Candidates can check the NSOU Exam Routine to know the exam date and time for their subject. Candidates can check below:
Some steps to download the admit card:
  • Go to the official website
  • NSOU Exam forms submission & Admit Card printing portal will appear
  • Under the login, section enter the User Id (Enrolment Number) and password
  • Click the login button
  • Check for the admit card and take the print.

NSOU Kolkata Facilities

  • There are a variety of Student Support Services (SSS) accessible, as well as a fantastic network of Study Centers.
  • The public transportation system is also available, making the centres extremely well connected.
  • At the designated study locations, regular assessments and exams are held.
  • The library's collection of books, journals, periodicals, and magazines is extensive.
  • There is also a Student Grievance Redressal Cell and a Women Harassment Prevention Cell to handle any concerns.

Netaji Subhas Open University, Salt Lake City, Kolkata

Netaji Subhas Open University is the only State Open University in West Bengal that offers the Bachelor Degree Programme (BDP) through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system. NSOU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC)-Distance Education Bureau (DEB).
The University Grants Commission recognition to the HEI’s for academic year 2018-19 and onwards for programmes through the Open & Distance Learning Mode clearly listed NSOU and approved courses in the notification F.No. 1-6/2018 (DEB-I).

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My bachelor degree marks 45% and i am OBC -B catagory, can i eligible for b.ed in NSOU

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