Netaji Subhas Open University

Netaji Subhas Open University
	File:Netaji Subhas Open University Logo.svg
Motto	The Premier State Open University in India
Type	State Open university
Established	25 November 1997 (26 years ago)
Academic affiliations	UGC; DEB; RCI; AIU;
Endowment	₹8.5815 crore (US$1.2 million) (2021-22 est.)
Chancellor	Governor of West Bengal
Vice-Chancellor	Subha Shankar Sarkar
Students	81,175
Undergraduates	60,060
Postgraduates	21,115
Location	DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal-700064, India; 22°53′01″N 88°00′21″E / 22.8837°N 88.0057°ECoordinates: 22°53′01″N 88°00′21″E / 22.8837°N 88.0057°E
Campus	Urban
Nickname	NSOU
Website	Template:Official url

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

History[edit]

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 Bose from late 1928. Netaji lived mainly at 38/2 Elgin Road & at Woodburn Park between 1928 - 1931. Its medium of instruction are English and Bengali. Modeled 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 Ray.

Administration[edit]

Chancellor: Jagdeep Dhankhar, Governor of West Bengal.
Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Subha Shankar Sarkar
Registrar : Sri Kishore Sengupta
Director, Study Centres : Dr. Ashit Baran Aich
Finance Officer : Sri Sachindra Chandra Kar
Controller of Examinations: Mrs Rokeya Ray

School[edit]

School of Science.
School of Humanities.
School of Social Sciences.
School of Professional Studies.
School of Education.
School of Vocational Studies.

Campus[edit]

Headquarter of NSOU, DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal-700064

The university functions from the following campuses:

Netaji Subhas Open University, DD-26, Sector I, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700064 (Headquarters of all administrative works)
Netaji Subhas Open University, 1st Floor, K2, Bidhan Nagar Fire Station, Sector-5, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700091 (School of Sciences, Publications, Online and Video-Conferencing Units)
Netaji Subhas Open University, 25/2, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700019 (School of Education)
Netaji Subhas Open University, 2nd Floor, 134/1, Meghnad Saha Sarani, Kolkata 700029 (School of Professional and Technological Studies, Office of the Controller of Examinations and Centre for Language Studies)
Regional Centre, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kalyani Ghoshpara, Kalyani—741235 (University's first eco-friendly green campus)
Regional Centre, Netaji Subhas Open University, Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Durgapur, Pachim Bardhaman - 713 214.(adjacent to Durgapur Govt. Degree College)
Regional Centre, Netaji Subhas Open University, Patkata, Kotwali, Jalpaiguri - 735 102.(Inside the premises of Govt. Engineering College, Jalpaiguri)
Netaji Subhas Open University, 24/8, Garcha 1st Lane, Kolkata 700019 (Transmission Centre of FM Channel Gyan Vani).
Ben Fish Bhavan, Salt Lake (another Print and Publication Section).

At present, the university is continuing its work with 150 Study Centres. In near future more study centres will be opened.

Teaching methods[edit]

To provide individualised support to its students, NSOU has 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[edit]

In 2006, Netaji Subhas Open University received Excellence in Distance Education Award (EDEA) from Commonwealth of Learning (COL) for institutional excellence.^[7]

References[edit]

↑ https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/sradocuments/106777_4365_21_1577171795.pdf Template:Bare URL PDF
↑ https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/sradocuments/106777_4365_19_1576584642.PDF
↑ "Members | AIU".
↑ "Detailed Demands For Grants For 2021-22" (PDF). 5 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 "NAAC 2020 SSR" (PDF). WBNSOU.
↑ "NAAC Grade Sheet". National Accreditation and Assessment Council. 4 April 2021. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
↑ Netaji Subhas Open University wins Commonwealth award The Hindu 16 November 2006

External links[edit]

[1] ttps://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/sradocuments/106777_4365_21_1577171795.pdf Template:Bare URL PDF

[2] ttps://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/sradocuments/106777_4365_19_1576584642.PDF

[3] "Members | AIU".

[4] "Detailed Demands For Grants For 2021-22" (PDF). 5 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.

[nirf_stud-5] 5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 "NAAC 2020 SSR" (PDF). WBNSOU.

[6] "NAAC Grade Sheet". National Accreditation and Assessment Council. 4 April 2021. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.

[7] Netaji Subhas Open University wins Commonwealth award The Hindu 16 November 2006

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v t e Education in West Bengal
Institutes of National Importance	Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani National Institute of Technology, Durgapur All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata
Central	Visva-Bharati University
State	Aliah University Alipurduar University Bankura University Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay University of Burdwan Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University University of Calcutta Diamond Harbour Women's University University of Gour Banga Jadavpur University University of Kalyani Kanyashree University Kazi Nazrul University Mahatma Gandhi University, West Bengal Netaji Subhas Open University University of North Bengal Presidency University Rabindra Bharati University Raiganj University Rani Rashmoni Green University Sidho Kanho Birsha University Vidyasagar University West Bengal State University
State specialised	Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya Senate of Serampore College (University) The Sanskrit College and University Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences West Bengal University of Health Sciences West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration
Deemed	Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute
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v t e Open Education in India
Recognition Bodies	University Grants Commission All India Council for Technical Education Distance Education Council
Central Universities	Indira Gandhi National Open University School of Open Learning
State Universities	Andhra Pradesh Open University Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University Karnataka State Open University Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University Nalanda Open University Netaji Subhas Open University Odisha State Open University Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Sree Narayanaguru Open University Tamil Nadu Open University Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Uttarakhand Open University