Certificate in Library Information and Technology (LIT) 

at Netaji Subhas Open University, Bhawanipur

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).

Netaji Subhas Open University has a training and a placement cell. The university prepares students for job in their respective fields through mock interviews or the placement and training programmes. The key highlights of the 2023 batch placed during NSOU placements are presented below:

Note: The data mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on the Shiksha page

Netaji Subhas Open University student life is quite interesting. Netaji Subhas Open University students are motivated to take part in the competitions. Netaji Subhas Open University conducts fests, sports competitions, and various other activities. Netaji Subhas University Kolkata motivates students to join clubs. There is no fee charged for joining these clubs. Hence, Netaji Subhas University Kolkata student life is quite vibrant. 

Students who are looking for admission at NSOU need to meet the last educational qualification.  Admission is through Management Entrance Test (NSOU-MET) followed by Personal Interview (PI) of 100marks. The NSOU-ET may be of 100 marks (English-30, Mathematics-30, Aptitude-20 and GK20) based on MCQ. The students may be selected on the basis of the results of NSOU-MET & PI.

As per the latest students’ reviews on Shiksha page, NSOU recorded 70% placements recently for courses like BSc, BA and MBA, etc. The placement percentage of NSOU is presented below:

Note: The placement percentage mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on the Shiksha page.

NSOU Kolkata offers study materials to the students after they enroll themselves in the programmes offered at the university. Students can collect their SLM, i.e. self-learning material from their allocated learner support centre. To collect the SLMs students have to show their receipt provided by the university. Students can also study from a softcopy of the same available on the official website. The study material is available in two mediums, i.e. English and Bengali.

The minimum package offered at NSOU placements stood at INR 3 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Note: The minimum package mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on the Shiksha page.

NSOU scholarship schemes include all the Central, UGC/AICTE and State schemes mentioned on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

There is no provision of scholarship and No financial aid was received. There is no annual fest or programme or anything like that. Very Helpfull University.

No, studying at the NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University is not free. Student will have to pay the desired fee for seeking quality education in the guidance of the top faculty members. The fee is not very high and is kept affordable for students. For other details, please visit the official website of the university.