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NSOU Distance M.Com Admission Process 2026
ABC ID, DEB ID & Fees

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NSOU Distance M.Com Admission Process 2026: ABC ID, DEB ID & Fees

NSOU's Distance M.Com (programme code PGCO) is a two-year postgraduate commerce degree run under the School of Professional Studies through Open and Distance Learning. Unlike many distance programmes, it has a confirmed, published fee — INR 7,600 total, with INR 4,550 payable in year one. This guide covers eligibility, the exact fee breakup, the ABC ID/DEB ID requirement and the full admission workflow.

By Kartik AhujaReviewed by Kartik Ahuja, Education Research Lead, DegreekhojoPublished 18 Aug 2026 · Last updated 18 Aug 202610 min read

Key takeaways

  • Programme code PGCO, run by the School of Professional Studies, 2 years in Open and Distance Learning mode.
  • Total programme fee is confirmed at INR 7,600, split as INR 4,550 in year one (INR 3,800 tuition + INR 750 other fee) and INR 3,800 in year two.
  • Eligibility is B.Com, BBA or BBM (or equivalent commerce/business qualification) under the 10+2+3 pattern.
  • Both an ABC ID and a DEB ID are required as part of the online admission process — the DEB ID is stated as mandatory for ODL learners.
  • The 12-step admission process runs from reading the notification through to downloading the provisional enrolment certificate.
  • The curriculum covers managerial accounting, financial management, corporate tax planning, strategic management, audit and research methodology.
Table of contentsShow
  1. 1.Key takeaways
  2. 2.Programme overview
  3. 3.Eligibility criteria
  4. 4.Fee breakup
  5. 5.ABC ID and DEB ID: what you need before applying
  6. 6.Step-by-step admission process
  7. 7.Documents required
  8. 8.Verification, payment status and course structure
  9. 9.Sources & references
  10. 10.FAQs

Programme overview

NSOU Distance M.Com — key particulars
ParticularDetails
University nameNetaji Subhas Open University
Short nameNSOU
Course nameMaster of Commerce
Programme codePGCO
SchoolSchool of Professional Studies
ModeOpen and Distance Learning
Course levelPostgraduate
Duration2 years
EligibilityB.Com, BBA, BBM, or equivalent commerce/business qualification under 10+2+3 pattern
Programme feeINR 7,600
First-year payable amountINR 4,550, excluding bank/payment gateway charges
Admission modeOnline application and verification

The programme covers advanced areas of commerce, accounting, finance, business management, taxation, corporate governance, auditing and research methods — intended for learners who want postgraduate commerce study without joining a regular college.

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility for NSOU Distance M.Com
Eligibility typeRequirement
Non-CBCS qualificationB.Com, BBA, or BBM under 10+2+3 pattern
CBCS qualificationGraduate under 10+2+3 with relevant Commerce, Business Administration or Business Management background
Course levelPostgraduate
Admission modeOnline application followed by verification
Programme codePGCO

Fee breakup

NSOU Distance M.Com fees
Fee componentAmount
First-year programme feeINR 3,800
Other feeINR 750
First-year payable amountINR 4,550
Second-year programme feeINR 3,800
Total programme feeINR 7,600
Extra chargesBank/payment gateway charges, if applicable

The 'other fee' covers enrolment, identity-cum-registration card, annual development, migration and application processing components.

ABC ID and DEB ID: what you need before applying

ID and reference requirements
ID / referencePurpose
ABC IDAcademic credit record and online admission requirement where specified
DEB IDMandatory for ODL learners as stated in university material
Anti-Ragging reference numberRequired during final admission process
Application IDLogin and admission-status tracking
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Step-by-step admission process

  1. Read the notification, eligibility, fee details and instructions.
  2. Create an ABC ID.
  3. Create a DEB ID.
  4. Visit the NSOU PG admission website.
  5. Register with correct personal details.
  6. Select M.Com / PGCO and complete the application.
  7. Upload photograph, signature and academic documents.
  8. Wait for online eligibility verification.
  9. Pay the programme fee after approval.
  10. Submit/verify the DEB ID and anti-ragging undertaking reference.
  11. Download the payment confirmation.
  12. Download the provisional enrolment certificate and SLM token when available.

Documents required

  • Passport-size photograph
  • Signature
  • Class 10 certificate
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Graduation marksheets
  • B.Com/BBA/BBM degree or provisional certificate
  • Category certificate, if applicable
  • Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable
  • Valid ID proof
  • ABC ID
  • DEB ID
  • Fee receipt
  • Application form copy

Verification, payment status and course structure

Online verification and fee payment status
Application statusStudent action
Verified & approvedPay admission fee
Re-edit requiredCorrect details or upload proper documents
RejectedApply afresh if eligible and allowed
Payment completedSubmit DEB ID and anti-ragging reference
Final confirmationDownload payment receipt and provisional enrolment certificate
M.Com course structure
Subject areaLearning focus
AccountingManagerial accounting, international accounting, financial statement analysis
FinanceFinancial management, security analysis, portfolio management
TaxationCorporate tax planning and management
ManagementStrategic management, marketing management, human resource management
AuditAudit and assurance service
ResearchResearch methodology
Business technologyComputer applications in business

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Sources & references

Frequently asked questions

PGCO.

INR 7,600, split as INR 4,550 payable in year one and INR 3,800 in year two.

INR 4,550, excluding applicable bank or payment gateway charges.

Yes, it is stated as mandatory for ODL (Open and Distance Learning) learners.

B.Com, BBA or BBM (or an equivalent commerce/business qualification) under the 10+2+3 pattern.

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