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Netaji Subhas Open University UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

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  • Estd. 1997

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UG Diploma(13 courses)
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B.A.(8 courses)
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Q:   How is the student life of NSOU?
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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. 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BA admission at Netaji Subhas Open University?
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For admission to the BA course at Netaji Subhas Open University, applicants need to pass Class 12 or an equivalent exam in the relevant stream from a recognised board or equivalent. Applicants with a valid aggregate in the earlier qualifying examination are also eligible for admission. Candidates fulfilling course-specific academic qualifications can apply for the BA courses.

Q:   What is the tuition fee for BCom at Netaji Subhas Open University?
A: 

The BCom tuition fee has not been released by the NSOU. Apart from this, the total course fee for the BCom programme may include various fee elements, such as tuition fees, admission fees, registration fees, security fees, and other miscellaneous fees. However, it must be noted that the mentioned fee structure has been taken from the official website. They are still subject to change and, hence, are indicative.

Q:   Can I join Netaji Subhas Open University directly?
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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.

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Q:   What is the placement percentage of NSOU?
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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:

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Placement Statistics

Placement percentage

70%

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

Q:   What are the career prospects of pursuing BA at Netaji Subhas Open University?
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After completing a BA from Netaji Subhas Open University, students have various career paths in the field of humanities. Students can pursue careers as an Executive Assistant, Marketing Manager, Assistant Professor, Communication Manager, etc. Some of the popular careers after a BA for NSOU students are as follows:

BA Top Job Profiles 

Average Salary

Economist 

INR 16.2 lakh 

Executive Assistant 

INR 4.8 lakh 

Operations Manager 

INR 10.8 lakh 

Marketing Manager

INR 12.2 lakh 

Graphic Development Manager

INR 7.3 lakh 

Communication Manager 

INR 13.5 lakh 

Assistant Professor 

INR 5.5 lakh 

HR Manager 

INR 10.9 lakh 

Graphic Designer 

INR 3.9 lakh 

Compliance Advisor 

INR 7.4 lakh 

NOTE: The above-mentioned data is taken from the various sources. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

Q:   How well does Netaji Subhas Open University prepare students for jobs in their respective fields?
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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:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement percentage

70%

the highest package

INR 4 LPA

Average package

INR 3 LPA

Minimum package

INR 1.2 LPA

NoteThe data mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on the Shiksha page

Q:   Is Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) good for placements?
A: 

The placement report for the academic year 2023-2024 is yet to be release on the official website. However, as per the students’ reviews on Shiksha page, NSOU recorded 70% placements in the recemt placement drive. The highest and average package offered during NSOU placements stood at INR 6 LPA and INR 4 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of NSOU placements are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics

Placement percentage

70%

the highest package

INR 6 LPA

Average package

INR 4 LPA

Minimum package

INR 3 LPA

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

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

Q:   Is Netaji Subhas Open University good for MBA?
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The placement rate of MBAs and PGDMs at Netaji Subhas University has increased from 87% in 2021 to 91% in 2022. So, out of 44 students, 40 were placed, and the placement rate is 91%. The median package is 4.65 LPA.

In 2023, NSOU had a 55% placement rate. The average salary package was 2–2.5 LPA, with a low of 1.2–2 LPA and a high of 2.5–3 LPA. Companies that recruit NSOU students include Tata and Mahindra.
 
Placements: 
  • 55% of students get placed.
  • The average salary package is 2–2.5 LPA.
  • The high salary package is 2.5–3 LPA.
  • The low salary package is 1.2–2 LPA.
Q:   Is studying at NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University free?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Can I get direct admission for BA at NSOU?
A: 

According to the NSOU BA course admission criteria, candidates are shortlisted based on the marks obtained in the last qualifying examination. No entrance test is mandatory for candidates to appear for and qualify to secure admission to the BA courses. Shortlisted candidates must provide the necessary documents to complete the verification process. Those who meet the course-specific eligibility criteria can get direct admission.

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4.1/5
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Our college has a good structure for all types of teaching and lab work.
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There are no professional courses, so the placement opportunities in our colleges are very limited, However, since the fee is so low, you probably won't regret it.
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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.
Infrastructure: In our college, we don't have any hostel system or something like that. But we have menu faculty members in our college like central library, college union, sports union, etc. We have a clean cafeteria. The food is good enough for the students and professors.
Faculty: Teachers are so much helpful. They are more than enough qualified and knowledgeable. Teachers teaching quality is more than enough for us. But the main problem is that we don't have enough professors in our mathematics department. The semester exams' difficulty level is moderate.
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It has good infrastructure.
Placements: 5 percent students get placement from this course. Highest package of the course is 50K and lowest package is 15K. Top recruiting companies are TCS, Infosys, Byjus etc. In an average, 3% to 10% students gets placement on this course. Role offered is data analyst, management.
Infrastructure: College hostel is moderately clean and rooms are little clean. There are strictly some restrictions like no smoking, drinking, also time to time activities. Wi-Fi not available on campus, canteen is better, medical facility not available, sports and games are good.
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Placements: 3 percent students get placement from this course. Highest package of the course is 50K and lowest package is 15K. Top recruiting companies are TCS, Infosys, BYJUYS, etc. In an average of 3% to10% students gets placement in this course. Role offered are Data analyst, management.
Infrastructure: College hostel is moderately clean and rooms are little clean. There are strictly some restrictions like no smoking, drinking, also time to time activities. Wi-Fi not available on campus, canteen is better, medical facility is not available, sports and games are good.
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Placements: This is an Open University; there is no such placement in our college. This college provides good education, but there is no on-campus placement in the university. In this college, you can get a Diploma, BS, BA, etc., but there is no such placement on the campus.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is below average. The college doesn't have any campus; they have just a small house-type building. This is all they have; they don't provide hostel facilities because they don't have any hostel. There is no library and no good classrooms in the college.
Faculty: The faculty of the college is good; they are very helpful and well knowledgeable. They teach us very well. In the course, they help us build our profiles effectively. The semester exams at the college are not too difficult. If someone studies well, they can pass easily.
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Netaji Subhas Open University 
Admission FAQs

Q:   Which colleges can I get admission to other than NSOU Kolkata?
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NSOU Kolkata provides multiple courses in Open & Distance Learning Mode. These courses allows people to access education widely and remotely. ODL courses can be pursued in either online or offline mode. Candidates can choose an institute that provides their desired course in their preferred mode. Other institutes that offer such courses are listed below:

Q:   Are there any scholarship programs at Netaji Subhas Open University?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the entrance exam criteria for MA at NSOU?
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The candidate need to meet the lasr educational qilaification to be applicable for MBA course at Netaji Subhas Open University. The students would be selected through Management Entrance Test (NSOU-MET) followed by Personal Interview (PI)
of 100 marks. 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.

Q:   Is pursuing MBA at Netaji Subhas Open University expensive?
A: 

No, compared to other universities, earning an MBA at Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) is not expensive. Offering a more cost-effective option for higher education, NSOU charges a total course fee of INR 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh). By contrast, the entire cost of tuition for the MBA/PGDM programme at Netaji Subhas University is INR 2.7 Lakh, signifying a much higher expense. Because NSOU's tuition is less expensive, it's a more affordable choice for people who want to study for an MBA without having to pay for too much. As a result, NSOU offers a reasonably priced way to earn a useful business administration degree, making it a desirable option for individuals wishing to continue their education without having to put a significant strain on their finances.

Q:   What is the highest package offered during the recent NSOU placements?
A: 

According to students’ reviews on Shiksha page, the NSOU the highest package offered during the recent placement drive stood at INR 6 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics

the highest package

INR 6 LPA

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

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of NSOU?
A: 

As per the students’ reviews on Shiksha page, various recruiters participated during NSOU placements 2023 and placed students in new-age job roles. The list of recruiters included Amul, Tata, ACC, Bajaj, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Concentrix, etc.

Q:   Why choose Netaji Subhas Open University?
A: 

Netaji Subhas Open University is accredited with A Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). NSOU is approved by AICTE, Distance Education Bureau,  and UGC  (University Grants Commission). Netaji Open University is a member of AIU,  AAOU,  and ACU. This Open University in Kolkata was established in 1997. NSOU alumni have found jobs in top companies at top positions such as Amul, Tata, ACC, Bajaj, TCS, Wipro,  and others. This is the reason to choose NSOU. 

Q:   What entrance exam scores does Netaji Subhas Open University accept for admission to MBA?
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Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) accepts the following entrance exam scores for admission to MBA:

  • NSOU Management Entrance Test (NSOU-MET)
  • XAT
  • CAT
  • MAT
  • GMAT

The weightage given to each entrance exam score varies from year to year. 

 table of the weightage given to each entrance exam score for admission to the MBA programme at NSOU in 2023:

Entrance ExamWeightage
NSOU-MET60%
XAT30%
CAT20%
MAT10%
GMAT10%
Q:   What MA specialisations are offered by NSOU?
A: 

NSOU provides several MA specialisations, including Bengali, English, English Language Teaching, History, Political Science, Public Administration, and Education. Eligibility for these programmes varies; for example, candidates must have a BA or equivalent in the relevant stream from a recognised university to pursue an MA in Bengali. Similarly, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Education to pursue an MA in Education.Ed/B.Ed (Special Education) from a recognised university.

Q:   How to get MBA admission at NSOU?
A: 

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.

Q:   How can I get admission to the Netaji Subhas Open University BSc course?
A: 

Netaji Subhas Open University BSc course admissions are based on the ISC scores. The basic eligibility criteria is Class 12 with a minimum of 40-50% aggregate. Students getting admission in this course will be taught by expert faculty members and will get high quality education in guidance of the top professionals. 

Q:   Who can take admission at Advanced Diploma in Hospital Front Office at Netaji Subhas Open University?
A: 

Candidate must have graduate degree from a recognised University to get admission at NSOU. Advanced Diploma in Hospital Front Office at Netaji Subhas Open University is a one year course at the PG level.The total tuition fee for Netaji Subhas Open University Advanced Diploma in Hospital Front Office is INR 30,000. 

Q:   Does NSOU offers government based scholarships?
A: 

NSOU scholarships available here once out. NSOU offers governmrnt based scholarships to students under Netaji Subhas Open University admission . Some of the scholarships offered by the university are mentioned in the table given below:

NSOU Government Based Scholarships

National Scholarship Portal

Distance Education Bureau 

UGC

IGNOU

West Bengal State Council of higher education

Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of WB

 

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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

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As per the Government of India (GOI)'s official National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), is the #1 ranked open university in the country.

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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

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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

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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:

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Three years

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UG Degree

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Six semesters

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