Netaji Subhas Open University

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Netaji Subhas Open University
Netaji Subhas Open University Logo.svg
MottoThe Premier State Open University in India
Type State Open university
EstablishedNovember 25, 1997 (1997-11-25)
Accreditation NAAC [1]
Academic affiliations
Endowment ₹8.5815 crore (US$1.1 million) (2021–22 est.) [6]
Chancellor Governor of West Bengal
Vice-Chancellor Professor Chandan Basu
Students81,175 [7]
Undergraduates 60,060 [7]
Postgraduates 21,115 [7]
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal, India

22°53′01″N88°00′21″E / 22.8837°N 88.0057°E / 22.8837; 88.0057
Campus Urban
Nickname NSOU
Website www.wbnsou.ac.in OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) is a state open university imparting distance education in eastern India

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History

It was established in 1997 to commemorate the birth centenary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It has its headquarters at 1, Woodburn Park, Kolkata - 700020, It was the residence of Sarat Chandra Bose from late 1928. Netaji lived mainly at 38/2 Elgin Road & at Woodburn Park between 1928 - 1931. Its medium of instruction is English and Bengali. Modelled on the Open University, UK and the IGNOU, it offers courses in different disciplines of taught graduate and post-graduate study and is one of the largest growing education universities in eastern India. The logo was designed by eminent painter Professor Mrinal Kanti Roy.

Administration

School

Campus

Headquarter of NSOU, DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal-700064 Head Quarter.jpg
Headquarter of NSOU, DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal-700064

The university functions from the following campuses:

At present, the university is continuing its work with 150 NSOU Study Centre List of Undergraduate BDP/UG . In the near future, more study centres will be opened.

Teaching methods

To provide individualised support to its students, NSOU has the large number of Study Centres throughout West Bengal.

NSOU uses a variety of methods for distance learning:

1. Self Instructional Material: Self instructional study materials are distributed to the students through the Study Centres.

2. Audio-Video CD: Audio and video cassettes of a specific programme are supplied to the Study Centres. The audiotapes are run and video cassettes are screened at the Study Centres.

3. Personal Contact Programme: Instruction are imparted through self-instructional study materials and Personal Contact Programme. The Personal Contact Programme is generally held on Saturdays and Sundays.

4. Gyan Vani FM Channel: NSOU started the Gyan Vani FM, Kolkata, a radio channel on 105.4 MHz.

5. Interactive Radio Counselling: The University broadcasts different subjects on 4th Sunday of every month through All India Radio (AIR) at Kolkata B. Apart from the regular classes various topics on Awareness Programme; Support Services Special Programme of National importances are also broadcast.

Awards

In 2006, Netaji Subhas Open University received Excellence in Distance Education Award (EDEA) from Commonwealth of Learning (COL) for institutional excellence. [8]

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