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      Netaji Subhas Open University Kolkata Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

      Nakkal Varsha

      Updated on Dec 16 2025, 04:12 PM IST

      Netaji Subhas Open University Kolkata Admission Process

      NSOU Kolkata admissions are offered to UG, PG and PhD courses. Candidates are given admission to UG and PG courses on the basis of marks obtained by them in the qualifying examinations. In the meantime, individuals who meet the basic qualifying requirements and have qualified for fellowships or scholarships in UGC-NET or who have a valid score in UGC-CSIR NET/GATE/CEED may be contacted directly for interviews. 

      NSOU admissions are available for programmes like B.Com., B.Ed., B.Sc., BA, and B.Lib. I.Sc., M.Com., M.Ed., and M.Sc., M.S.W., MA, and a few others with several specialisations. For admission to Netaji Subhas Open University Kolkata, PhD courses, candidates who have cleared master’s in relevant subjects will be called for the entrance test and interview. 

      NSOU Registration Process 2025-2026

      • First, go to the Netaji Subhas Open University Portal and check out all of the information available on the Home Page.

      • After selecting the Admission/Renewal/Merit Notification Box, click the Admission Link,a  new tab will open with the  NSOU admission Form.

      • Fill in all of the required information and it is necessary to upload scanned documents.

      • Click on the Submit Button and to make a payment, use online payment methods.

      • Take a hard copy of the admission form and payment receipt for future reference.

      NSOU Admission 2025-2026 for UG Courses

      NSOU Kolkata offers three-year undergraduate courses in B.Com., B.Ed., B.Sc., BA, and B.Lib.I.Sc.  Students must fulfil the requirements of their desired course in order to apply for NSOU admissions.

      NSOU UG Courses and Eligibility Criteria

      Courses

      Eligibility Criteria

      B.Com

      Passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent or passed 10+2 in vocational courses.

      B.Ed

      Bachelor's or Master's degree in sciences, social sciences, or humanities, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology with a specialisation in science and mathematics, with a minimum of 55% marks.

      B.Lib.I.Sc.

      Graduation with honours with 50% marks or experience of working in a library or similar other organisations.

      B.Sc.

      Passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent with 40% marks in the relevant subject.

      B.A

      Must have cleared class 12th from a recognised board.

      NSOU Admission Process 2025-2026 for UG Courses

      • Candidates seeking admission to NSOU Kolkata courses must visit the NSOU admission portal.

      • Eligible candidates must apply for admission by filling out the application form.

      • Choose the desired UG course from the courses list provided by the university. 

      • Selection of candidates is done on the basis of their merit in the qualifying examinations.

      • Upload Scanned copies of required documents at the time of NSOU admission

      • A list of selected candidates is released by the university. If selected proceed to pay the required admission fee online

      • Take a hard copy of the admission form and payment receipt for future reference.

      NSOU Kolkata Admission 2025-2026 for PG Course

      NSOU Kolkata offers two-year postgraduate courses in M.Com., M.Ed., B.Sc., MA, M.Sc., MSW and M.Lib.I.Sc. Students must fulfil the requirements of their desired course to apply for NSOU admissions.

      NSOU PG Course and Eligibility Criteria

      Courses

      Eligibility Criteria

      M.Com

      Passed a bachelor's degree of 3 years duration (B.Com. or equivalent) from any recognised university.

      M.Ed

      Should have obtained at least 50% marks in B.Ed.

      M.Lib.I.Sc.

      Must have a Bachelor of Library Science/B.Lib.I.Sc.

      M.S.W

      Graduation with Social Work/Sociology/Political Science/History/Public Administration/Economics/Anthropology and successful completion of an LLB/LLM from a recognised university.

      M.Sc.

      Must have passed graduation with honours in the relevant subject.

      M.A

      Passed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from any recognised university in the relevant subject.

      NSOU Admission Process 2025-2026 for PG Courses

      • Applicants for NSOU Kolkata courses should review the eligibility criteria for their desired programme and check the official NSOU Website.

      • Eligible candidates are required to complete and submit the admission application form.

      • For postgraduate courses at NSOU Kolkata, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

      • Choose the desired postgraduate programme and select the preferred study centre.

      • The selection of candidates is based on their merit in the qualifying examinations.

      • Upload scanned copies of the required documents at the time of NSOU admission

      • A list of selected candidates is released by the university. If selected, proceed to pay the required admission fee online

      • Take a hard copy of the admission form and payment receipt for future reference.

      NSOU Kolkata PhD Admissions 2025-2026

      The university offers admission to 2 PhD courses, i.e., PhD. Commerce and PhD. Library and Information Science. The duration of the NSOU PhD course is 6 years. 

      NSOU PhD Course and Eligibility Criteria

      Courses

      Eligibility Criteria

      PhD

      Cleared master’s in relevant subjects along with NET/SLET/SET coursework.

      NSOU PhD Admission Process 2025-2026

      • Candidates must meet the requirement in order to be admitted at NSOU Kolkata.

      • The NSOU Kolkata application form must be completed by qualified applicants in order to be considered for admission.

      • Eligible candidates may be invited to take the Netaji Subhas Open University Research Entrance Test (NSOURET) following RAC's evaluation of applications.

      • After the entrance test, candidates are required to appear for an interview.

      • At the time of the interview, candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme have to discuss their research interest/area before the Departmental Research Committee (DRC).

      • A list of selected candidates is released.

      • Final step of admission includes payment of NSOU Kolkata fees.

      Also See: Netaji Subhas Open University Facilities

       Documents Required for NSOU Kolkata 2025-2026

      • Passport-Size Photograph

      • Signature of the candidate

      • Name/Proof Documents

      • Age Documents

      • Qualifying Mark Sheets

      Note- NSOU Kolkata, being a state university, follows its own set of rules and regulations for admission. To confirm college acceptance, the candidate must provide the specified documents for verification.

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      Q: What is the minimum requirement for NSOU Kolkata Ph.D. admissions?
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      The minimum eligibility for Ph.D. admissions at NSOU, the candidate must have cleared master’s in relevant subjects along with NET/SLET/SET coursework. 

      Q: What is the duration of the Postgraduate Courses at NSOU Kolkata?
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      Student Reviews for Netaji Subhas Open University Kolkata

      Average Rating

      4.2
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      Total Reviews

      16
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      4.2

      Infrastructure

      4.4

      Placements

      3.4

      Campus Life

      4.1

      Academics

      4.3

      Value for Money

      4.4

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      It is good to study from here

      Anonymous Posted on 10 Mar'26
      BA Bengali Hons - Batch of 2024-01-01
      5

      Academics

      Academics in this open university is very relevant to the the the prescribed syllabus of ugc. The academics is good with the teaching staffs provideing good and relevant study materials that usually comes in our examination

      College Infra

      Netaji Open University is one of the most reputated open university in India with a infrastructure as god as others. Though the infrastructure doesnt matter as such since in open university we dont have to go into the premises

      Placements

      Placements of ug courses are not as such , but the skills acquired from the courses do help in further processes. The skillset acquired do help later on if pursued pg courses placements do happen then
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      Best open university in india.

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      Sutapa Halder Posted on 31 Jan'26
      M.Sc Mathematics - Batch of 2020-01-01
      4

      Academics

      There are various types of courses are provided for the students in this open university.The academic calender is as good as r regular university.The staff and the profesors are very helpful for the students.

      College Infra

      The Netaji Subhas open university is one of best open university in india.Many study center are there in many colleges all over the state west bengal.Also the infrastructure of the university is very good though it is open university.

      Campus Life

      As it is an open university thats why the students can do their course through distance mood mood.So the students can not spent much time in college campus or university or hostel.Only in holiday they spent their time...

      Placements

      Being an open university the open placement is not as good as a regular college or university.But the students are very helpful from this university.Mainly they complete their heigher degree from here for their betterment.

      Value For Money

      This type university is very good for the students who are in govt and private job.Besides their duites they can upgrade their carier from the university.The course cost also reasonable thats why it is helpful for poor students..
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      The university is very good to develop their future.

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      PRONAY MONDAL Posted on 23 Jan'26
      M.Sc Mathematics - Batch of 2020-01-01
      4.2

      Academics

      The procedure of teaching of the university is excellent, state of the art professors and a great faculties to teach us wonderful education. The quality of teaching of the university is praiseworthy and recommended.

      College Infra

      This is an Open University from which I have studied my distance MSc in Mathematics. The infrastructure of the university is very good eat generally impart good quality education with lap facility and in time result publication.

      Campus Life

      This is an Open University so the students has a little opportunity to stay in the hostel or in the university building but the teacher and all the staff of the university are very friendly and always rented their help to the students.

      Placements

      The University has no placement cell so the students cannot get any opportunity to be place a in academy or in industry but most of the students go for her studies while some of them go for job and prepare for competitive examinations of state and Central Government.

      Value For Money

      The fee structure of the university is very reasonable logical and acceptable to all kinds of poor and general students . So the fee is very low and within the reach of of almost all the students. This is appreciable.
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      can any one help to share next addmission date in BA English

      Hello,

      As  per the status of the official website of Netaji Subhash Open University, no updates are provided yet regarding admission schedule of bachelor degree programs, nor is the official notification released either, hence stay updated at http://www.wbnsou.ac.in/ for the latest information regarding this.

      2 Jul'21
      i am Persuing Bachelor of arts in Bengali From Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata. i want to know is my degree treated as regular college degree ? is my degree is valid and same value like regular college degree ? can i get higher ranking govt or private job ?

      Yeah! The degree will be treated as the normal one. For Government exams the eligibility mentions that 'passed from a recognized university'. So NSOU is registered and there will no problem regarding it but as you now to get a Government service you have to study hard to pass the

      in which month admission open from degree course in 2020?
      Hello,

      Last year, admission for BDP Program at NSOU commenced in the month of June, so if similar pattern is followed, admission in this year might take place accordingly.

      Stay updates at official website - wbnsou.ac.in
      24 Jan'20
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