How many students can do a BSc at Netaji Subhas Open University?

There is no limit on the number of students who can do a BSc at Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU). NSOU is an open university, which means that it is open to all students who meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the BSc programme at NSOU is a pass in 10+2 examination from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates). The admissions to the B.Sc programme at NSOU are done on a first-come-first-served basis. This means that the students who apply first are given priority in admission.

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NSOU BSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025
Netaji Subhas Open University B.Sc. Popular courses
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NSOU BSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Check the below video to know the highlights about NSOU BSc programme:

The University offers three-year BSc programme in six different specialisations. Name of the specialisations along with the eligibility criteria is given below:

BSc
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Botany	Class 12 or its equivalent with 40% aggregate in Biology
Chemistry	Class 12 or its equivalent with 40% aggregate in Chemistry and pass in Mathematics
Geography	Class 12 or its equivalent with 50% aggregate in Geography
Mathematics	Class 12 or its equivalent with 50% aggregate in Mathematics
Physics	Class 12 or its equivalent with 40% aggregate in Physics and pass in Mathematics
Zoology	Class 12 or its equivalent with 50% aggregate in Biology

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Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 15.6K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

ISC

10+2 score40%

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Q: Can I join Netaji Subhas Open University directly?

Yes, you can join Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) based on merit. All students must meet the required percentage as per ttheir last educational qualification previous exams to be considered for admission.

For example, to be eligible for the BEd in Special Education course, candidates must be:

Have a Master's Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities
The candidate should have bachelor's programme with 50% aggregate.

Also eligible for the MBA course, students must be:

Any graduate or Degree in Law/ Engineering/ Pharmacy/ Architecture
Have a bachelor's degree from a recognised college or university.

Q: Is Netaji Subhas Open University a UGC-approved University?

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 B.Sc.
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography

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4.0

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₹15 K

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3 years

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics

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4.3

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₹13.8 K

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3 years

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany

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4.0

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₹15 K

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3 years

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry

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4.2

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₹15.6 K

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics

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Netaji Subhas Open University B.Sc.
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Fee components	Amount (for 3 years)
Tuition	₹ 13.8 K - 15.6 K
Total fee	₹ 13.8 K - 15.6 K

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Very good infrastructure.

Placements: Need to find your own job by taking exams. Taking government exams helps you get a job. College has internship campaigns, which will give you experience that will help you in your future. According to the latest report, some students got a good package.

Infrastructure: Good classroom and lab. It also has a separate library and a decent canteen, which provides decent food. The library is good, but the librarian is always angry. Labs are good, but in the computer lab, some computers don't work properly. Projectors are present.

Faculty: Teachers are good. Syllabus of B.Sc. Computer Science is almost the same as BCA. Semester exams are not so hard. I just need to study. Results are given in SGPA, and if you get a 3.5, then you are good to go otherwise, you need to give the exam again next year.

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Maximal deals excel in commutative brings with unity.

Placements: I don't think that our college has any placement system, and even if we have any it is not so much that we should be aware of it. We don't have any percentage of students who got any placement in any companies. We don't have any top roles in our college or our department.

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Faculty: Great professors with high qualifications and good experience in the teaching line. The course system under the university could be definitely better. The professors are well qualified and use the resources properly along with providing extra knowledge while also following the curriculum.

Other: This college is the only government college in my location, thus the choice. One of the best faculty members available in oir department, along with good facilities provided compared to other colleges. Since I don't love in hostel, I won't be able to provide information on that.

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Overview of NSOU- Faculty, curriculum and examinations.

Placements: Placements are not provided at open universities like NSOU. They primarily focus on distance education and providing flexible learning opportunities rather than traditional campus based programs with placements. Students are usually encouraged to seek employment on their own after completing their studies.

Infrastructure: As an open university, NSU typically does not offer host facilities due to the nature of its distance education programs. Regarding infrastructure for courses, NSOI focuses on providing robust online learning resources and support services tailored to remote learning.

Faculty: At NSOU faculty members are typically experienced educators and professionals in their respective fields dedicated to delivering quality education through distance learning. The curriculum is designed to meet the academic standards of the respective courses.

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