Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) was established in 1997 by an Act of the West Bengal legislature, named to commemorate the birth centenary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It is headquartered in Salt Lake, Kolkata, with regional centres at Kalyani, Durgapur, and Jalpaiguri.
NSOU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes across its six Schools of Studies, delivered entirely through distance and open learning.
Admission to most NSOU programmes follows a direct, merit-based open-learning process rather than a competitive entrance exam, consistent with the open-university model.
NSOU ranked 2nd nationally among Open Universities in NIRF 2024, but dropped out of the ranked list entirely in NIRF 2025. It holds a NAAC grade of A with a CGPA of 3.05, Cycle 1, confirmed directly against the university's own official UGC 12-B status document.
Netaji Subhas Open University has earned NAAC grade A with a CGPA of 3.05, placing it among accredited institutions recognised for teaching quality, research output, and campus infrastructure.
Programs at Netaji Subhas Open University are approved by UGC — so your degree is recognised by employers, PSUs, and higher-education institutions across India and abroad.
Founded in 1997, Netaji Subhas Open University brings 29+ years of institutional experience, strong alumni networks, and mature placement processes built over decades.
With 2,00,000 students and 300 faculty members (~666.7:1 ratio), the campus offers close mentorship alongside broad peer-learning and student-activity opportunities.
Being located in Kolkata, West Bengal gives students access to internships, industry guest lectures, and a well-connected transport network — an advantage for placements and exposure.
No individually named, independently verifiable notable alumni were found with a strong enough link to NSOU specifically to publish, consistent with the open-university model's large, dispersed student base without a traditional single-campus community. This section is omitted from the published page rather than filled with loosely-sourced claims.
9 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | — | 200 | — | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
