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Key takeaways
- UG programmes (B.Com, B.A., B.Sc) cost Rs. 3,000-6,000 per year approximately, with B.Sc science subjects priced slightly higher than B.Com and B.A.
- M.Com is confirmed at a total programme fee of Rs. 7,600, split as Rs. 4,550 payable in the first year and Rs. 3,800 in the second year.
- MBA distance course fee is approximately Rs. 30,000-50,000 for the full programme, or roughly Rs. 15,000-25,000 per year.
- Additional charges — enrolment, identity card, development fee, migration fee and examination fee — apply on top of tuition and are billed separately.
- NSOU runs two admission sessions a year, January and July, so fee schedules and last dates differ by session.
- Always verify the exact figure on the official NSOU portal for your session before paying, since fees can be revised.
Table of contentsShowHide
- 1.Key takeaways
- 2.NSOU fee structure at a glance
- 3.B.Com fee structure (confirmed tuition)
- 4.B.A. and B.Sc fee structure
- 5.M.Com fee structure
- 6.MBA distance course fee structure
- 7.Diploma, certificate and MA programme fees
- 8.What the fee does not include
- 9.How NSOU fees compare with other distance universities
- 10.Payment methods and instalments
- 11.Related reading
- 12.Sources & references
- 13.FAQs
NSOU fee structure at a glance
Netaji Subhas Open University runs undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate programmes through open and distance learning. Its fee philosophy is need-based and affordable, which is why UG tuition rarely crosses a few thousand rupees a year.
| Course type | Approx fee per year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc, BLIS) | Rs. 3,000 - Rs. 6,000 | Science subjects priced higher than arts/commerce |
| Postgraduate (MA, M.Com, M.Sc) | Rs. 6,000 - Rs. 15,000 | Varies by specialisation |
| Diploma / certificate | Rs. 2,000 - Rs. 8,000 | Depends on programme |
| MBA (professional PG) | Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 25,000 | Priced separately from other PG programmes |
| Course type | Approx fee per year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc, BLIS) | Rs. 3,000 - Rs. 6,000 | Science subjects priced higher than arts/commerce |
| Postgraduate (MA, M.Com, M.Sc) | Rs. 6,000 - Rs. 15,000 | Varies by specialisation |
| Diploma / certificate | Rs. 2,000 - Rs. 8,000 | Depends on programme |
| MBA (professional PG) | Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 25,000 | Priced separately from other PG programmes |
B.Com fee structure (confirmed tuition)
B.Com Honours and General are the most sought-after NSOU undergraduate programmes for commerce students. The official tuition fee is published year-wise and totals under Rs. 10,000 for the full 3-year programme.
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | Rs. 3,300 |
| 2nd Year | Rs. 3,300 |
| 3rd Year | Rs. 3,300 |
| Total programme fee | Rs. 9,900 |
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | Rs. 3,300 |
| 2nd Year | Rs. 3,300 |
| 3rd Year | Rs. 3,300 |
| Total programme fee | Rs. 9,900 |
This Rs. 9,900 is tuition only. Registration, enrolment, identity card, development and examination fees are additional and billed separately per the official notification.
B.A. and B.Sc fee structure
| Programme | Fee per year | Total (3 years) |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. (General / Honours) | Rs. 3,300 | Rs. 9,900 |
| B.Sc Mathematics | Rs. 4,600 | Rs. 13,800 |
| B.Sc Physics / Chemistry / Zoology | Rs. 5,200 | Rs. 15,600 |
| B.Sc Botany / Geography | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 15,000 |
| Programme | Fee per year | Total (3 years) |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. (General / Honours) | Rs. 3,300 | Rs. 9,900 |
| B.Sc Mathematics | Rs. 4,600 | Rs. 13,800 |
| B.Sc Physics / Chemistry / Zoology | Rs. 5,200 | Rs. 15,600 |
| B.Sc Botany / Geography | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 15,000 |
Commerce students who are strong in economics sometimes pick BA in Economics under the arts stream as an alternative UG route into banking, policy or research roles.
M.Com fee structure
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M.Com is offered under the School of Professional Studies with programme code PGCO. The total programme fee is confirmed at Rs. 7,600 across two years, with a defined first-year payable amount.
| Fee component | Amount |
|---|---|
| First-year programme fee | Rs. 3,800 |
| Other fee (enrolment, ID card, development, migration, application) | Rs. 750 |
| First-year payable amount | Rs. 4,550 |
| Second-year programme fee | Rs. 3,800 |
| Total programme fee | Rs. 7,600 |
| Fee component | Amount |
|---|---|
| First-year programme fee | Rs. 3,800 |
| Other fee (enrolment, ID card, development, migration, application) | Rs. 750 |
| First-year payable amount | Rs. 4,550 |
| Second-year programme fee | Rs. 3,800 |
| Total programme fee | Rs. 7,600 |
Bank or payment gateway charges apply on top of these amounts. The prospectus is published online, so no separate printed prospectus fee is charged.
MBA distance course fee structure
NSOU's MBA is a professional postgraduate programme priced separately from other PG courses because of its practice-oriented curriculum and specialisations.
| Fee component | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Total programme fee | Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 50,000 |
| Per year fee | Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 25,000 |
| Registration fee | As per notification |
| Examination fee | Charged separately |
| Fee component | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Total programme fee | Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 50,000 |
| Per year fee | Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 25,000 |
| Registration fee | As per notification |
| Examination fee | Charged separately |
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MBA figures are a mid-range approximation; verify the exact current fee on the official NSOU portal.
Diploma, certificate and MA programme fees
Diploma and certificate courses at NSOU are priced between Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 8,000 depending on the subject and duration, making them a low-cost entry point for skill-based learning.
MA programmes (Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Education, Economics, Journalism and Mass Communication) fall in the general postgraduate fee band of Rs. 6,000-15,000 per year, with exact figures varying by specialisation and session.
- MA fees are subject to the official PG prospectus for the admission session you are joining.
- Specialisations with lab or field components, where applicable, may carry marginally higher fees.
- Always cross-check the specialisation-wise fee before submitting payment.
What the fee does not include
- Bank or payment gateway transaction charges on every online payment.
- Examination fee for term-end examinations, charged per session.
- Personal Contact Programme (PCP) related travel or material costs at study centres, where applicable.
- Re-enrolment or improvement examination fees if you need to repeat a term.
Because NSOU publishes fees per notification and per session, treat the figures in this guide as a planning reference and confirm the final number before paying.
How NSOU fees compare with other distance universities
| University type | Typical UG fee/year | Typical PG fee/year |
|---|---|---|
| State open university (NSOU) | Rs. 3,000 - 6,000 | Rs. 6,000 - 15,000 |
| Central open university | Comparable low range | Comparable low range |
| Private online university | Often higher | Often significantly higher |
| University type | Typical UG fee/year | Typical PG fee/year |
|---|---|---|
| State open university (NSOU) | Rs. 3,000 - 6,000 | Rs. 6,000 - 15,000 |
| Central open university | Comparable low range | Comparable low range |
| Private online university | Often higher | Often significantly higher |
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Payment methods and instalments
Fees are paid online through the admission portal using the approved payment gateway. M.Com and other PG programmes split payment across the first and second year rather than requiring the full programme fee upfront.
- Complete registration and application form submission first.
- Wait for document verification and application approval.
- Pay the approved first-year or first-semester amount online.
- Download the payment confirmation receipt immediately.
- Pay the subsequent year's fee before the next session's deadline.
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Frequently asked questions
The total M.Com programme fee is Rs. 7,600, split into Rs. 4,550 payable in the first year (including other fees) and Rs. 3,800 in the second year, excluding bank or payment gateway charges.
B.Com (Honours) tuition is Rs. 3,300 per year, totalling Rs. 9,900 for the 3-year programme. Registration, enrolment, identity card and examination fees are additional.
The MBA is priced at approximately Rs. 30,000-50,000 for the full programme, or roughly Rs. 15,000-25,000 per year, with registration and examination fees charged separately.
The fee structure is generally consistent, but the exact notification, last date and any revision should always be checked for the specific session you are applying to.
No. Tuition fee figures published for UG and PG programmes are separate from examination fees, which are charged per term-end examination cycle.
Yes. B.Sc Mathematics is priced at Rs. 4,600 per year, while Physics, Chemistry and Zoology are Rs. 5,200 per year, and Botany or Geography are Rs. 5,000 per year.
PG programmes such as M.Com are structured with a first-year and second-year payment rather than a single upfront payment, which functions like a natural instalment split.
The official NSOU website and its admission portal publish the current session's prospectus, which lists the confirmed fee for every programme.
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