NSOU PG Admission 2026 Begins; Apply by Aug 17 at wbnsou.ac.in

| Updated On - Jul 28, 2026

NSOU has opened PG admissions for the July 2026 session at pg.wbnsouadmissions.com. Candidates can apply online till August 17 2026 and pay the Rs 275 processing fee by August 19 2026.

NSOU PG Admission 2026 Begins; Apply by Aug 17 at wbnsou.ac.in

Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) has opened Postgraduate (PG) admissions for the July 2026 session. The online application form is live at pg.wbnsouadmissions.com. The application window opened on July 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Candidates can submit the online application form till August 17, 2026, by 9:00 PM. Applicants will get time till August 18, 2026, to upload the required documents. The fee payment window will close on August 19, 2026, at 9:00 PM.

The application processing fee is Rs 275 per candidate. Payment can be made through online or offline modes via Indian Bank. Online payment options include Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, and UPI.

NSOU offers admission through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. The programmes are recognised by the University Grants Commission Distance Education Bureau (UGC DEB). Candidates from West Bengal as well as other states can apply from any location.

Direct Link: NSOU PG Admission 2026 July Session Registration Portal

NSOU PG Admission 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date and Time
Application Portal Opens	July 25, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Submit Application	August 17, 2026 (9:00 PM)
Last Date to Upload Documents	August 18, 2026 (9:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	August 19, 2026 (9:00 PM)
Merit List for PGGR, PGZO & PGES (Tentative)	August 27, 2026
DEB ID Verification Deadline	September 2, 2026 (4:00 PM)

NSOU PG Programmes Offered 2026

NSOU has invited applications across a wide range of Postgraduate (PG) disciplines. Candidates can choose from Arts, Science, Commerce, and Professional programmes.

The available programmes include:

M.A. in Economics (PGEC)
M.A. in English (PGEG)
M.A. in History (PGHI)
M.A. in Political Science (PGPS)
M.A. in Education (PGED)
M.Sc. in Mathematics (PGMT)
M.Sc. in Geography (PGGR)
M.Sc. in Zoology (PGZO)
M.Sc. in Environmental Science (PGES)
M.Com. in Commerce
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)

Science programmes such as PGZO, PGGR, and PGES follow a separate merit-based admission process. Other PG programmes and BLIS have their own admission process. Applicants should carefully read the official admission notification for their selected programme before applying.

Also Check: NSOU FYUG Admission 2026 Open at ug.wbnsouadmissions.com

How to Apply for NSOU PG Admission 2026?

The entire application process is conducted online through the official NSOU admission portal. Follow these steps:

Visit the official admission portal at pg.wbnsouadmissions.com.
Register using a valid email ID and active mobile number.
Log in and fill in your personal, academic, and programme details.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and academic marksheets.
Enter the DEB ID issued through the UGC DEB portal.
Pay the Rs 275 application processing fee using online payment or Indian Bank challan.
Download and save the final submitted application form for future reference.

Why DEB ID Is Mandatory

Every applicant must obtain and verify a UGC DEB ID before September 2 2026. The DEB ID is now compulsory for enrolment in any Open and Distance Learning programme in India. Without it, the NSOU admission cannot be confirmed.

Action Plan for Candidates

Generate your DEB ID from the UGC DEB portal without delay.
Register on pg.wbnsouadmissions.com with a valid email and mobile number.
Select the PG programme and preferred study centre carefully.
Upload clear scans of photo, signature, and academic marksheets by August 18.
Pay the Rs 275 processing fee before August 19 2026.
Save the submitted form and payment receipt for future use.