NSOU: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements

Noora Salam

Updated on - Feb 13, 2025

NSOU Latest Updates

February 12, 2025

• Applications for NSOU admission 2025 to BLIS, PG (except PGZO, PGGR, and PGES), and Advanced Diploma programs are open for the January 2025 Session. Aspirants can visit the official website to apply for these programs until February 24, 2025 (6 pm). The deadline for uploading documents is February 25, 2025 (6 pm), with fees due by February 28, 2025 (4 pm). 
• The GATE 2025 exam is ongoing for NSOU admission 2025 to PhD programs. The next GATE 2025 exam dates are February 15 and 16, 2025. Further, GATE 2025 results will be announced on March 19, 2025.

NSOU was set up in 1997. It is an open university by WB State legislative assembly. It is the first and the only open university in the State of West Bengal. It has been awarded the best innovative university for using ICT in vocational education and training. According to NIRF Ranking 2024, NSOU has been ranked 2nd in the "Open University" category.

Admission for 2025 is in process for various UG & PG courses. It offers distance education programs at UG, PG, certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, PG diploma & Doctorate level courses in arts, science, commerce, and various other streams. NSOU accepts scores of various entrance examinations like UGC NET/GATE/CET.

NSOU has 6 schools under it, such as humanities, social sciences, vocational studies, sciences, education, and professional studies. It has more than 100+ study centres with 3 regional centres in West Bengal, namely Jalpaiguri, Kalyani, and Durgapur. Commonwealth of Learning (COL) has awarded NSOU as Excellence in Distance Education Award (EDEA) for institutional excellence. 

NSOU is considered to be one of the best open universities in India. Check out the GetMyUni Verdict for the university.

NSOU Quick Highlights 2025

NSOU plays a vital role in providing education to the unprivileged society with a motto of 'reaching the unreached. The highlights of the university, such as university type, approvals, etc., are mentioned below

NSOU Courses

NSOU courses are offered at certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Applicants pay their fees online or offline mode. The course details with fees, ligibility and selection criteria are mentioned in the table below

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NSOU Admission

NSOU admission 2025 is in process. The admissions to courses like BA, B.Sc, B.Ed, MCA, M.Com, MA, etc., are started by filling up an online application form on the official website of NSOU. An online entrance test is taken for admission. Admission is based on the entrance exams like UGC NET/GATE/CET and eligibility for courses. A merit list is prepared for various courses based on the marks scored and marks obtained in the previous course, which is the basis of admission. The steps to apply for admssion are given below:

• Step 1: Visit the NSOU official website.
• Step 2: Click on the “Admissions” tab.
• Step 3: Select the desired course and fill out the application form.
• Step 4: Submit the form along with the required documents.
• Step 5: Pay the application fees and submit the form.

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NSOU Ranking

NSOU is recognized by DEC and the Government of Bengal and has secured various rankings for its outstanding performance in various disciplines. Below is an overview of NSOU's rankings in the last few years by different organizations organizations

• Netaji Subhas Open University is ranked 2nd by NIRF ranking 2024 for Open University. 
• Netaji Subhas Open University ranking is 92nd in the country among universities.
• Awarded as the Best Innovative University for the use of ICT in vocational education and training at the 8th Innovative Education Awards (2016) by DNA and Star Group
• Received 'The Excellence in Distance Education Award (EDEA) for institutional achievement from the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Vancouver, in 2006.
• Ranked 2347 in the world ranking of universities.

NSOU Placements 

NSOU has a placement facilitation service for NSOU School of Vocational Studies students. There is an online platform on which students have to upload their curriculum vitae. Employers then see the resumes from the same platform. Potential employers then contact the students for further process. However, there is no direct or indirect university participation in placements.

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NSOU Campus

NSOU offers students a wide range of infrastructure facilities, from modern and smart classrooms to many library collections. It has initiated the process of setting up a partnership with the existing public libraries. The strategic partnership has been started with the public libraries at different locations, namely State Central Library, Kolkata, Uttarpara Jaikrishna Public Library, Hooghly, Kolkata Metropolitan Library, North Bengal State Library, and Coochbehar, to name a few. 

Some of the facilities offered within the campus are

• Library
• Modern/ Smart Classroom
• Modern Computer Lab
• Medical Facility
• Canteen
• Auditorium

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NSOU Scholarships

NSOU offers some scholarship schemes for needy students. Some of the scholarships that the university offers are mentioned below

• State level Scholarships
• National Level Scholarships
• Kanya Shree Scholarships
• Swami Vivekananda Scholarships

NSOU Results

NSOU results 2024 are declared for the term-end examination on its official website. Students can check the result by entering their required credentials. Netaji Subhash Open University (NSOU) Annual exam results for the courses are published on the university website within several days from the examination.

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NSOU Departments

NSOU has 6 schools functioning under it. Each school offers courses and programs catering to the chosen field and specialization the students selected. The table below consists of the 6 schools available at the university

Why Choose NSOU?

NSOU is the premier State Open University in India. The university received various awards and accolades, such as 'The Excellence in Distance Education Award (EDEA)' for Institutional Achievement from the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Vancouver and the 'Best Innovative University' for using ICT in vocational education and training. Following are some of the advantages provided by the institute

• The Centre for Online Education (COEdn) was established to provide affordable access to quality education through an online learning environment.
• Its question paper is set on high standards which match the IIT level throughout the course duration.
• NSOU University offers 59 courses in 9 streams. There are 6 departments in the university.
• NSOU Kolkata has 100+ study centres.
• It also offers an online course with SWAYAM and has developed two MOOCs for the SWAYAM platform- one is hosted by the UGC (four-credit PG course), and the other is hosted by IGNOU (non-credit certificate course).

NSOU Academic Advantages

NSOU courses are concerned with the modern context and the requirements of the people. The university offers flexible learning and a blended learning approach which contribute to developing the underprivileged section of society. With collaborative efforts with the other State's Open Universities and the National Open University, the university aims to create a practical destination for educational outreach to everyone in the country. The following enlists the academic advantages of the university.

• Face-to-face counselling
• Practical lab sessions
• Hands-on experience in project work
• Industry exposure to students during field trips
• Self-learning/ multimedia material
• OER repository 
• Village knowledge centre
• Outreach program
• Annual job fairs

NSOU Collaborations

NSOU has various national collaborations with educational institutions for research and development purposes. NSOU's tie-ups with various educational institutions are as follows

• Khulna University
• COL-CERCA
• George Telegraph Training Institute
• Rabindranath Tagore International of Cardiac Sciences
• Enterprise Development Institute (BNCCI)

NSOU Faculty 

NSOU has a highly reputed and high-quality faculty of 77+ members. The faculty at NSOU also has rich industry experience. NSOU features a dedicated and impressive team of college members that guides students toward the trail of educational excellence. The faculty ensures that students are trained to be high-quality professionals with innovative and inventive ideas. 

NSOU Alumni

NSOU has thousands of students passed out from it since its inception. Alumni are working in different fields of arts, sciences, education, etc., doing very well in their professional life. Some of the notable alumni and their professions are listed down below.