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Netaji Subhas Open University Ranking 2026

Bhawanipur, Kolkata

4.1 /5

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A NAAC accredited
Public/Government University
Estd. 1997

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NSOU is a well-respected institution, consistently ranked in various categories by multiple ranking bodies. The institute has maintained strong rankings over the years, securing the #2 rank in the 'Open University' category according to the NIRF ranking 2024.

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Netaji Subhas Open University
Ranking Highlights

NSOU is ranked across multiple categories by various eminent national ranking bodies. These ranking bodies have awarded NSOU good ranks. Students can check the following table to learn more about the NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University rankings:

Netaji Subhas Open University
NIRF Ranking 2025

NSOU has consistently been acknowledged as one of the leading institutions in various categories by NIRF 2024, standing out among other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, and outstanding learning environment. Students can find the table below for the NSOU NIRF rankings:

Netaji Subhas Open University Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

As per the NIRF ranking 2024, NSOU has received the #2 rank in the 'Open University' category. Check the year-wise NIRF comparison analysis of the elite institutes in this space:

NSOU vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2024
College Name	Open University 2024
NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University	2
IGNOU	1
BAOU	3

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Netaji Subhas Open University
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Placements3.6

Infrastructure4.1

Faculty & Course4.2

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money4.3

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Those who want to go for higher study they can definitely go for it.

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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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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.

Faculty: Faculty is very careful to students, teacher, union, controller section. Many seminars are conducted in our college like space research, no smoking etc. this college not makes students perfectly for industrial professional experience employees. Semester exams are very difficult.

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It has Good infrastructure.

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.

Faculty: Faculty is very careful to students, teacher, union, controller section. Many seminars are conducted in our college like space research, no smoking etc. This college does not make students perfect for industrial professional experience employees. Semester exams are very difficult.

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Review of Netaji Subhash Open University.

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

Answered 4 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

Contributor-Level 9

Which is the #1-ranked open university in India?

Answered 6 months ago

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.

It is followed by the Netaji Subhash Open University & the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University in th

Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

Which is better for BA: OSOU or NSOU Kolkata?

Answered 6 months 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 9

Are BA admissions open at Netaji Subhas Open University?

Answered 7 months 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

What is the admission criteria for NSOU for the BCom?

Answered 7 months ago

Candidates who apply for admission to the BCom at Netaji Subhas Open University need to meet certain academic requirements. Admission to the BCom courses is based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the previous qualifying exam. They should also submit the required documents to prove their eli

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