Distance/Correspondence Courses in Humanities & Social Sciences in West Bengal

Established in 1997, the Netaji Subhas Open University is a UGC-approved University. The university offers courses in distance mode. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade and has also been recognised by DEC and the Gov. of West Bengal. It is also an active member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Association of Asian Open University (AAOU), and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

Vidyasagar University accepts national-level entrance exams such as MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ CMAT, etc., for admission to its MBA programme. MBA is offered via the university’s affiliated colleges as well. Candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria too, i.e., bachelor's degree with 45% aggregate. Interested candidates must fill out the online/offline application form and appear for the group discussion/ personal interview conducted by the university. MBA is also offered via the affiliating colleges of Vidyasagar University.

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

As per Shiksha verified reviews, Directorate of Distance Education, The University of Burdwan has an impressive review rating of 2.5 by 9 students.

Directorate of Distance Education, University of North Bengal is a well-known institution for M.A, M.Sc, B.Com, B.A. courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Directorate of Distance Education, University of North Bengal has a rating of 3.4 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4 on Campus Life, 2 on Placements, 3 on Faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

Given below are the various affiliated colleges with the Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Kolkata:

Indian School of Technology and Management, Mumbai

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Kolkata

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Bangalore

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Chennai

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Chandigarh

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Delhi

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Pune

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Mumbai

The number of PPOs made (in percentage) during IIFT Kolkata placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022)	MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024)
PPO offered	34%	39%	35%

Vaishno Devi Institute Of Studies has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized college /university.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.E. / B.Tech	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Ed	Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized University/Institute.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

The fees range for courses offerred by the SCDL Kolkata - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning is around INR 3000 - INR 50000.