Online Distance Learning Through Open Universities in India

6. Netaji Subhas Open University

Netaji Subhas Open University
Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, West Bengal

This university in Kolkata is one of the most prestigious state open universities in India. It was established under the state act of 1997. Moreover, it is a UGC recognized university. The idea is to spread education globally. The university is divided into various schools and programmes. Here, you can pursue Ph.D, Masters, Bachelor’s Certificate courses, PG Diploma, B.Ed and Diploma.

The division in various schools includes:

School of Humanities: Offers Ph.D, B.A. and M.A courses in English and Bengali.

School of Social Sciences: Offers Post graduation, graduation courses and short term courses in Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, History and so on.

School of Sciences: This will offer you Ph.D, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. Some of the subjects for B.Sc includes Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Physics and Geography.

School of Vocational Studies: Famous Postgraduate courses includes Diploma in Needle Work & Knitting, Hospital Front Office Management, Psychological Counselling, Export Import Management. Diploma in various streams such as Fire Safety Skills and Security Management, Pre-Primary Teachers Education and Tailoring & Dress Designing.

School of Education: B.Ed

School of Professional Studies: This will offer you Bachelor courses in Commerce, Economics. Masters Degree for Commerce, Social Work and Library and many others.

Address: DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700 064.

Contact Details: 033 4066 3220

Website: http://www.wbnsou.ac.in/index.shtml