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Netaji Subhas Open University BSc Courses & Fees 2025

Bhawanipur, Kolkata

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A NAAC accredited
Public/Government University
Estd. 1997

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NSOU BSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025
Netaji Subhas Open University B.Sc. Popular courses
Netaji Subhas Open University B.Sc. Fees details 2026
Netaji Subhas Open University B.Sc. Admission dates 2026
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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%

Commonly asked questions
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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).

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Netaji Subhas Open University B.Sc.
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology

4.13 years

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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

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics

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4.3

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₹13.8 K

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3 years

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany

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4.0

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₹15 K

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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.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 3 years)
Tuition	₹ 15.6 K
Total fee	₹ 15.6 K

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Netaji Subhas Open University B.Sc.
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Past Events
22 Aug '23 - 5 Sep '23	B.Sc. (Phase 2) Online fees submission
24 Aug '23 - 5 Sep '23	B.Sc. (Phase 2) Offline fees submission

Netaji Subhas Open University B.Sc.
Curriculum

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology,Netaji Subhas Open University
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics,Netaji Subhas Open University
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry,Netaji Subhas Open University
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography,Netaji Subhas Open University
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics,Netaji Subhas Open University

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APCRG College is a very helpful and good college.

Placements: 85% of students get placed in my course. The highest, lowest, and average packages offered in my course are many. Many companies are recruiting for my course. 35% of students got internships from my course, with several companies involved.

Infrastructure: Wi-F, labs, classrooms, and a central library are available in our college. A departmental library is available in our department.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced. They are very good and help us anytime. The semester exams in the college are not difficult. The passing percentage is 35%. Our college is very good.

Other: I choose this course for higher studies. The best thing about our college is that teachers are very helpful.

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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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Good faculty and facilities.

Placements: This college doesn't provide placements, however the facilities are definitely good and our department has the best resources compared to any other college in the city. If you want to pursue life sciences, this college is a solid choice. The college has also added arts streams recently.

Infrastructure: Good quality equipments are available with up to date knowledge faculty members. The classes are equipped with projectors for smart classes. The classrooms are spacious and well lit. The environment is very cozy and quiet. The library has adequate amount of books and operates on a weekly basis. There is a gym room but it has not been opened yet for the students. The sports facilities are not very great as there is not any big playground is available.

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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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry - Batch of 2022

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Good college, but exams are a little bit of a pain.

Placements: About 50 to 60% of students are placed. The highest salary package is INR 90,000 per year, and the lowest salary package is INR 8,000 per month. Many public and private institutions are recruiting students. About 40% of students got internships at public and private banks.

Infrastructure: Classrooms and libraries are available. The classrooms are well cleared by staff. There are many types of books in the library. Canteen food and food court quality are very good. Medical facilities are available. We have a big field outside the college for sports and games.

Faculty: The teachers are very helpful and well-qualified. They teach us very well and solve every problem. This helps the students be industry-ready. The semester exam is very tough, but our teachers provide notes before the exam. The pass rate is 80%, which is easy if you read well.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography - Batch of 2018

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4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

A very good college and good for jobs.

Placements: Our college is a very good institute for placements. Most of the students get placements based on their skills. If you are confused, they will help you with the career counseling process. The highest package in our college is 3.5 LPA, and the average is 2 LPA. Internships are available but hard to get. Jobs are better.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is well-designed, and you will feel connected to nature. The building was designed with great creativity and painting. This college supports anti-ragging, so you can study comfortably and enjoy your college life. You will get all the facilities, like a medical, a mess, and a canteen with vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items. The college also has hostels surrounded by beautiful greenery.

Faculty: The faculty members at this college are amazing. They have different levels of qualifications and experience. There is no restriction on using a particular language for teaching in our college. If you speak Hindi, you will get its explanation in Hindi too. The course syllabus is very satisfying and was brilliantly taught by the mentors.

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Admission FAQs

Q: 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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Does Netaji Subhash Open University provide Bachelor of Fashion Designing course?

Answered 9 months ago

If you're looking for a Fashion Design degree from Netaji Subhash Open University (Kolkata), here's the catch - it doesn't offer a full bachelor's in fashion. You'll find certificate/diploma courses in tailoring and design, but that's it. If you're looking for a proper 3-year Fashion Designing UG de

Sonali Samal

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Which is better for BA: OSOU or NSOU Kolkata?

Answered a year ago

Both the mentioned open universities can be compared based on their course fees, degree value, students reviews, curriculum, etc. In fee comparison, NSOU BA (H) course is cheaper with tuition fees of INR 9,900, while BA (H) at Odisha State Open University is INR 11,700. There is not a huge fee diffe

Aishwarya Kumari

Contributor-Level 10

Are BA admissions open at Netaji Subhas Open University?

Answered a year ago

Yes, Netaji Subhas Open University BA admissions for the academic year 2025 are ongoing. Prospective candidates are advised to visit the official website to apply online. To stay updated about upcoming events, it is suggested that the university's official website be checked regularly. The admission

Nishtha Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Is BCom available at Netaji Subhas Open University?

Answered a year ago

Yes, Netaji Subhas Open University offers full-time BCom courses. NSOU admits candidates based on the marks scored in the last qualifying examination for BCom admission. For details, see the following key points:

Particular	Highlights
Duration	Three years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Total Semesters	Six semesters

Nikita Pandey

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When is the deadline for BA applications at Netaji Subhas Open University?

Answered a year ago

As of now, Netaji Subhas Open University has not announced any BA application deadline. However, interested candidates can apply on the official website. Thus, it is essential to follow the deadline to be eligible for the selection process and the next steps of the admission process. They can keep t

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