NETAJI SUBHAS OPEN UNIVERSITY

(Established by WB Act (XIX) of 1997 & Recognized by UGC)

DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700064

Accredited by NAAC with ‘Grade-A’

Website: www.wbnsou.ac.in

Application for Enlistment in the provision

of Section 12B of UGC Act, 1956
 INDEX

Sl.No. Particulars Page No.

1 Filled in format- 12B 1-17
2 Annexure-1 18-19
3 Annexure-1A 20-21
4 Annexure-2 22
5 Annexure-3 23
6 Annexure-4 24-25
7 Annexure-5 26-28
8 Annexure-6 29-30
9 Annexure-7& 8 31
10 Annexure-9 32
11 Annexure-10 33
12 Annexure-11 34
13 Annexure-12 35
14 Annexure-13 36
15 Annexure-14 37-41
16 Annexure-15 42-44
17 Annexure-16 & 19 45
18 Annexure-17,18,20 & 21 46
19 Annexure-22 47
20 Annexure-23 48
21 Annexure-24 49
22 Annexure-25 50
23 Annexure-26 51
24 Annexure-27 52-53
25 Annexure-28 54-57
26 Annexure-29 58
27 Annexure-30 59-61
28 Annexure-31 62
29 Annexure-32 63
30 Summary of Infrastructure 64
Application for enlistment in the provision of Section 12B of UGC Act, 1956

1. Name of the University : Netaji Subhas Open University

(Address: DD-26, Sector-1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064.)

2. Date and year of establishment : November 25, 1997[W.B Act (XIX) of 1997 and Recognized
by U.G.C]. (Annexure- 1 )

3. Status of NAAC Accreditation : CGPA 3.05; Grade A ( First Cycle ) (Annexure -1A)
4. Whether any amendment : Not applicable
proposed by the UGC in the Act.
if so it has been carried out by the
State Government and if not
status thereto

5. DETAILS OF INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES :

A. Developed Land:
Location Area in acre Site plan
NSOU Headquarters 0.25 Acre Annexure 2
DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake,
Kolkata-700064
Kalyani RC 15 Acre Annexure 3
Ghoshpara Station Road,
Kalyani, Nadia - 741 235
Jalpaguri RC 2.87 Acre Annexure 4
Patkata, Kotwali, Jalpaiguri -
735 102
Durgapur RC 5 Acre Annexure 5
Jawahar Lal Nehru Road,
Durgapur, Pachim Bardhaman -
713 214
Newtown Campus 3 Acre Annexure 6
Action Area-IIA Plot No.
IIA/42 & IIA/52, Newtown
Kolkata-700135
Total 26.878 Acre

B. i) Academic -Core Staff (Faculty)

Govt. Sanctioned Post – 161+2 (Lib staff)
Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor
Sanctioned In Position Sanctioned In Position Sanctioned In Position
23 19 45 34 93 34
Annexure—7

ii) Non-Academic -Administrative and other staff

Technical Staff Other staff
Officer
Sanctioned In Position Sanctioned In Position Sanctioned In Position
29 26 05 4 90 80
Annexure —8

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C. BUILDING: Total Built-Up Area- 37,607.60 Sq.Mtr. Detailed as Follows:

i) Name of The Campus: Head Quarter
Address: Netaji Subhas Open University, DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700064
Owned/Rented: Owned
Name of the Building: Administrative Building H.Q (G+6 Storied)

Built up Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
Area (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
(sq.mtr.)
2803.35 8.82 Crores Completed on 14.02.2014 Annexure 9

ii) Name of The Campus: Kalyani Campus

Address: Ghoshpara Station Road, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 741235
Owned/Rented: Owned
Name of the Building: Kalyani Regional Centre – Administrative Building (2 Storied)
Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
412.5 approx Rs.37 lacs Completed on 20.04.2007 Annexure 10

Name of the Building: School of Professional Studies (2 Storied)

Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
414.16 approx 46 lacs Completed on 25.01.2011 Annexure 11

Name of the Building: Warehouse and Library Building (3 Storied)

Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
1424.20 approx 4.30 Crores Completed on 08.12.2015 Annexure 12

Name of the Building: 1st Academic and Administrative Building (4 Storied)

Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
3700.65 approx 5.80crores Completed on 10.06.2011 Annexure 13

Name of the Building: 2nd Academic Building (4 Storied) (Pentagonal)

Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
5295.47 approx 14 Crores 24.06.2019 Annexure 14

Name of the Building: Student’s Amenities Centre (3 Storied)

Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
2386.59 approx 6.54 Crores 24.06.2019 and 26.05.2022 Annexure 15

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iii) Name of The Campus: Jalpaiguri campus

Address: Pat Kata, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal 735101
Owned/Rented: Owned
Name of the Building: Academic Building (3 Storied)
Built up Estimated Cost (Rs.) Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
Area complete/incomplete distribution
(sq.mtr.)
2495.004 7.29 Crores Completed on 20.06.2018 Annexure 16
approx

Name of the Building: Administrative Building (3 Storied)

Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
650.79 1.56 Crores Completed on 20.06.2018 Annexure 17

Name of the Building: Guest House (3 Storied)

Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
731.61 1.4 Crores Completed on 20.06.2018 Annexure 18

iv) Name of The Campus: Durgapur campus

Address: Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Durgapur, Paschim Burdwan, West Bengal 713214
Owned/Rented: Owned

Name of the Building: Academic Building (3 Storied)

Built up Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
Area (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
(sq.mtr.)
2495.004 7.29 Crores Completed on 22.06.2018 Annexure 19
approx

Name of the Building: Administrative Building (3 Storied)

Built up Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor
Area (Rs.) complete/incomplete distribution
(sq.mtr.)
650.79 1.56 Crores Completed on 22.06.2018 Annexure 20

Name of the Building: Guest House (3 Storied)

Built up Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor distribution
Area (Rs.) complete/incomplete
(sq.mtr.)
731.61 1.4 Crores Completed on 22.06.2018 Annexure 21

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v) Name of The Campus: Open Campus at Newtown, Kolkata

Address: Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal
Owned/Rented: Owned
Name of the Building: Proposed Headquarters (5 Storied with foundation of 10 storied building)
Built up Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor distribution
Area (Rs.) complete/incomplete
(sq.mtr.)
12,236 48.33 Crores G+5 Construction Completed Annexure 22

vi) Name of The Campus: Examination Department, Kolkata

Address: 2nd Floor, 134/1, Meghnad Saha Sarani, Kolkata - 700 029
Owned/Rented: Govt. property allotted to NSOU
Name of the Building: Examination Department
Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. Building plan with floor distribution
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete
3,25.16 (aprx) NA NA Annexure 23

vii) Name of The Campus: School of Science & Publication Department, Kolkata
Address: 1st Floor, K2, Bidhannagar Fire Station, Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700 091.
Owned/Rented: Rented
Name of the Building: School of Science, Publication Department
Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. floor distribution
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete
204.39 (aprx) Rented NA Annexure 24

viii) Name of The Campus: School of Education, Kolkata

Address: CF-162, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700 064.
Owned/Rented: Leased
Name of the Building: School of Education
Built up Area Estimated Cost Status of building i.e. floor distribution
(sq.mtr.) (Rs.) complete/incomplete
650.32 (aprx) Leased NA Annexure 25

Note:
1. Measures for fire safety in most of the campuses have been implemented,
2. Special attention has been given to green spaces in all the campuses,
3. Adequate measures are taken for termite, pest control and also against vector borne diseases
4. Campuses are plastic free zones.

D. EQUIPMENTS:

Total Cost of Equipment’s Procured: 15, 67, 53,399/- [ Annexure-26]

E. BOOKS AND JOURNALS

Total Amount for Books and Journals: Rs.94,31,334/- [ Annexure-27]

F. INFRASTRUCTURAL GRANT FOR LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES [ Annexure-28]

Average Amount of Grant per LSC: Rs. 2, 60,075/- (Approx.)

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G. POSITION OF TEACHING POST (All sanctioned by State Govt.) [Annexure-29 ]

Position of teaching posts : Total Sanctioned post: 163 [57 + 106(vide G.O. no. 1022-Edn (U)/1U(NS)-
14/15 dated 16.11.2018)]; Filled in : 87

6. OTHER INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE:

i. Learner Support Centres: Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) offers courses through its Learner Support
Centres (LSC) distributed all over the state of West Bengal and all of them are situated in Govt. and Govt. aided
colleges. These centres are placed under the supervision of Coordinator under the monitoring of the Governing
Body through the Principal/Teacher-in-Charge (TIC) of the College. All LSCs are administered by 4 Regional
Centres of NSOU. The wide network of LSCs across the state ensures that learners are always in close connectivity
with the University, no matter the geographical location of the learners. The NSOU organises various academic
activities and provides learner support services to its registered learners through its LSCs.
NSOU offers general degree course through 164 number of LSCs and one of its second degree programme, i.e.
B.ED. (SEDE) is offered through 11 number of LSCs (which have been approved by Rehabilitation Council of
India (RCI)).
Regional Centre and District Wise Distribution of Learner Support Centres (LCSs) for General Degree
Courses:

Regional Centre Districts No. of LSC's (B.Ed,Spl)

Nadia 11+1
Kalyani Murshidabad 8
Regional Centre 24 Parganas( North) 16+1
Coochbehar 6
Jalpaiguri 4
Darjeeling 5+1
Jalpaiguri
Uttar Dinajpur 4
Regional Centre
Dakshin Dinajpur 3
Alipurduar 4
Malda 5
Purba Burdwan 7+1
Paschum Burdwan 5
Durgapur
Purulia 5
Regional Centre
Bankura 6
Birbhum 3
Kolkata 28+5
Howrah 8
Hooghly 7
Head Quarters Paschim Medinipur 8+1
Purba Medinipur 8+1
Jhargram 2
24 Parganas ( South) 11
Total 164 +11

ii. Public Library Network (NSOU Study Corners): To extend library support service for distributed and distanced
learners the University has initiated the process of setting up a strategic partnership with the existing network of
Public Libraries of Govt. of West Bengal to offer library support to learners all over the State. This initiative taken
by NSOU and the model is the first of its kind in the country. With the active support from Department of Mass
Education Extension and Library Services, Govt. of West Bengal, the strategic partnership has been started with
the following Public Libraries at different locations

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Name of the Study Corner Address Working Day

State Central Library, Kolkata 1/17, C. I. T. Scheme, VII M,VIP Road, MON to SAT (2nd & 4th
Ultadanga, Kolkata : 700054 SAT Closed)
Kolkata Metropolitan Kolkata Metropolitan Library, 2(no) MON to SAT (2nd & 4th
Library,Kolkata Ballygunge Park Road,Kolkata-700019 SAT Closed)
Taki Govt.District Library- P.O.-Taki, Dist.: 24Pgs(N),Pin.:743429 MON to SAT (2nd & 4th
SAT Closed)
North 24 Parganas Govt. P.O.-Barasat, Dist.:24Pgs(N), Pin.:700124 MON to SAT (2nd & 4th
District Library (Near Kalikrishna Girls School) SAT Closed)
Uttar Dinajpur Govt. District P.O.-Karnojora,Dist.: MON to SAT (2nd & 4th
Library UttardinajpurPin.:733130 SAT Closed)
Uttarpara Jaikrishna Public 229, G.T. Rd. MON to SAT (2nd & 4th
Library Uttarpara, Hooghly, 712258 SAT Closed)
North Bengal State Library M. J. N. Road, Sagardighi Square (South- MON to FRI (with 1st, 3rd &
East corner), P.O. & Dist.: Cooch Behar, 5th Saturday)
Pin: 736101

iii. A/V Studio, Smart Class Room and Laboratories: Most of the campuses are well equipped with A/V studios
capable of Live Streaming for Webinars, Interactive sessions with the learners. Smart Class Rooms and
Laboratories for the benefit of the learners have been setup in most of the campuses of the NSOU.
iv. Examination Centres: During examination, most of the LSCs are act as examination centres. Besides that, some
Govt./ Govt. aided institutions also taken to conduct term-end examination. All the examination centres are chosen
keeping in mind, criteria as stipulated in clause 13 (7) of Part IV of University Grants Commission (Open and
Distance Learning) Regulations, 2020.
v. Facilities for faculty and staff: Library, Outdoor Games, Internet access etc. IT infrastructure with LAN &
WIFI, Seminar and Workshops are regularly held as faculty development programme,
vi. Facilities for the Learners: Library, Sports& Games, student amenities centre, Internet access, well equipped
computer lab, science lab, language lab, IT infrastructure with LAN & WIFI and Smart class rooms, Child care
centre (under process).
vii. National Academic Depository (NAD)/ Academic Bank of Credit (ABC): Netaji Subhas Open University has
already registered itself in NAD-Digilocker scheme and preparing to upload examination records in NAD
platform. The format of the certificates have already been selected and sample data has been sought from NAD-
Digilocker team. The university has already uploaded around 3000 records in NAD platform on 2019 in assistance
with NDML. A request has been made to NAD-Digilocker team to transfer the data from previous platform to
Digilocker platform.

7. DETAILS OF DEGREE PROGRAMMES OFFERED:

Netaji Subhas Open University offers various programme from different level of study in Open Distance Learning
(ODL) mode since inception of this University with prior approval of UGC-DEB. At present the University offers
33 (16 Post Graduate Programme, 15 Under Graduate Programme and 2 Second Degree/UG Programme) number
of Programmes. List of Programmes along with other details given below:
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME:

Sl. School Course Duration Inta Printed Digitized No. of

No. (Year) ke SLM SLM on learners
Maximum Capa provided web portal (2021-22)
5 Yrs. city (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
1 School of MA in Bengali 2 NA Yes Yes
10950
Humanities
2 School of MA in English 2 NA Yes Yes
4998
Humanities
3 School of MA in English 2 NA Yes Yes
Humanities Teaching 95
Languages
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4 School of Social MA in History 2 NA Yes Yes

7661
Sciences
5 School of Social MA in Political 2 NA Yes Yes
3582
Sciences Science
6 School of Social MA in Public 2 NA Yes Yes
470
Sciences Administration
7 School of M.Sc. in 2 NA Yes Yes
1393
Sciences Mathematics
8 School of M.Sc. in Geography 2 110 Yes Yes
107
Sciences
9 School of M.Sc. in Zoology 2 135 Yes Yes
127
Sciences
10 School of MA in Education 2 NA Yes Yes
6081
Education
11 School of MA in Master in 2 NA Yes Yes
Professional Social Work 2197
Studies
12 School of MA in Master in 1 NA Yes Yes
Professional Library and
368
Studies Information
Science
13 School of Master of 2 NA Yes Yes
Professional Commerce 1461
Studies
14 School of M.A. in Economics 2 NA Yes Yes
Professional 122
Studies
15 School of
M.Ed. Special 2 NA Yes Yes
20
Education
Education -ODL
16 School of
M.A.in Journalism 2 NA Yes Yes
Humanities
and Mass 226
Communication
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMME:

Sl. School Course Duration Intake Printed Digitised No of

No. (Year) Capacit SLM SLM on Learners
Max 6 y provided web portal (2021-22)
Yrs. (Yes/No)
1 School of BA in Bengali 3 NA Yes Yes
17367
Humanities
2 School of BA in English 3 NA Yes Yes
5193
Humanities
3 School of Social BA in Political 3 NA Yes Yes
2545
Sciences Science
4 School of Social BA in Public 3 NA Yes Yes
467
Sciences Administration
5 School of Social BA in History 3 NA Yes Yes
12759
Sciences
6 School of Social BA in 3 NA Yes Yes
2064
Sciences Sociology
7 School of Bachelor of 3 NA Yes Yes
Professional Commerce 1537
Studies
8 School of BA in 3 NA Yes Yes
Professional Economics 212
Studies

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9 School of B.Sc. in 3 NA Yes Yes

529
Sciences Mathematics
10 School of B.Sc. in 3 NA Yes Yes
305
Sciences Physics
11 School of B.Sc. in 3 NA Yes Yes
331
Sciences Chemistry
12 School of B.Sc. in 3 NA Yes Yes
285
Sciences Botany
13 School of B.Sc. in 3 NA Yes Yes
1851
Sciences Zoology
14 School of B.Sc. in 3 NA Yes Yes
870
Sciences Geography
15 School of BA in 3 NA Yes Yes
2029
Education Education

SECOND DEGREE PROGRAMME:

Sl. School Course Duration Intake Printed Digitised No of

No. (Year) Capacity SLM SLM on Learners
Maximum provided web (2021-22)
5Yrs.) (Yes/No) portal
1 School of B.Ed. Special 2.6 460 Yes Yes 287
Education Education
(MMR/HI/VI)-
ODL
2 School of Bachelor in 1 NA Yes yes 3962
Professional Library and
Studies Information
Science
Note: Besides above mentioned courses Netaji Subhas Open University also offers skill development courses in
Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level.
PH.D. PROGRAMMES: Ph.D. programme started from 2004 and discontinued in July 2009, due to the new rules
and regulations of Ph.D. programme by issued by the UGC. Ph.D. awarded under old Regulations:

School of Studies Ph.D. Awarded

Humanities 61
Professional Studies 37
Sciences 39
Social Sciences 29
Education 18
TOTAL 184

Now UGC has allowed the Open universities to restart the Ph.D. programmes vide F.No.2-1/2017 (DEB-III/DEB-IV)
dated 19th May, 2017. Accordingly, NSOU has framed the Ph.D. regulations and the Ph.D. programme has been resumed
soon as per NSOU Ph.D. Regulations.

Ph.D. Programmes has been resumed under Regular Mode as per vide F.No. 2-1/2017 (DEB-III/DEB-IV) on
19.05.2017, UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations, 2016 and
NSOU Ph.D. Regulations.

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Candidates registered under new regulations (AY: 2020-21, Session: JAN-2021)

School of Studies No. of Registered Candidate

Humanities 8
Professional Studies 7
Sciences 4
Social Sciences 9
Education 4
Total 32

8. RESEARCH AND COLLABORATIONS

a. Research is being conducted leading to PH.D Degree on regular mode.
b. List of ongoing research project with their source of funding : (Annexure- 30 )
c. Important Academic Collaboration (Annexure-31)
d. Research Publications(during the last three years: International -106; National -63
9. CENTRES AND EXTENSION ACTIVATIES

Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) under the aegis of School of Vocational Studies :
The Centre for Lifelong Learning under the aegis of School of Vocational Studies was established by the
University vide the resolution of the 34th Academic Council meeting held on 20/12/13 and ratified by the
subsequent Executive Council meeting with the objective of providing hands on training to the freshers as well
as existing workforce. The Centre for Lifelong Learning will generally provide the hands on training to the
candidates having no formal educational qualification but having prior learning experience which will lead to
their life skill development. All such programmes will be delivered either through i) ICT based on-line mode,
or ii) Contact mode or iii) Blending/ Hybrid mode i.e. combination of both (i) & (ii). All the collaborative
programmes carry a joint certification of the implementing partner (study centre) along with the Centre for
Lifelong Learning (CLL), NSOU. The CLL started its functions with the introduction of short-term training
programme w.e.f January 2017 session through the approved vocational centres across the state.

Centre for Language, Translation and Cultural Studies (CLTCS) under the aegis of School of
Humanities:
A Centre for Language, Translation and Cultural Studies has been opened under the aegis of the School of
Humanities to promote interdisciplinary studies with main focus on Language Training Programme,
Orientation Programme for Translators, Collaborative Research & Publication, SLM (Self Learning Material)
translation. As a people’s university dedicated to “Reaching the Unreached” and empowerment of the masses
through the means of Open and Distance Learning, Netaji Subhas Open University struck a new chord when
its Centre for Language, Translation and Cultural Studies (CLTCS) on 20th September 2017 signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the English Discipline of Khulna University, Bangladesh to
collaborate on a research project titled “Mapping Partition Memory, Amnesia and Literature in Middle and
Southern Bengal: An Indo-Bangladesh Perspective”.
Centre for Disability studies & Educational Research (CDSER) under the aegis of School of Education:
The SoE has taken initiatives for creating an ecosystem for ‘Innovation’ by establishing Innovative Centre in
the name of “Centre for Disability Studies & Educational Research” in March 2018 under the aegis of SoE in
compliance with the RCI and UGC circulars. The vision of the Centre is to develop human resources in the field
of Disability, Rehabilitation, Inclusion, Research pertaining to Education. Keeping this in view, a 6-month
certificate course on “Capacity Building & Professional Development on Inclusive Education” is offered under
CDSER to cater to the emerging needs of ‘Inclusive Education’ in the greater academia. The Centre has
successfully completed four cycles of this course. With the growing demands of aspirants and other
stakeholders, CDSER has almost finished the modalities on upgrading this course to One year Diploma and
planning to launch it by September 2021. This is in line with the specific mission of the centre which strengthens
the potentialities of teachers and professionals to build competence to the changing society and uphold the
essence of NEP 2020. Recently CDSER and Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA), NSOU in
collaboration with CEMCA is all set to develop a MOOC on Understanding Neurodiversity. The Centre is also
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contemplating to launch few more short term online/offline programmes to cater to the demands of the partakers
and in compliance to the vision and mission of the Centre.

NSOU Centre for Social Studies (NSOUCSS) under the aegis of School of Social Sciences:
The NSOU Centre for Social Studies (NSOUCSS) was founded in April 2018 under the School of Social
Sciences, NSOU. The aim of the Centre is to pursue research on various issues of social sciences within the
School in a comprehensive manner. It is also expected that the Centre will explore cross-disciplinary and multi-
disciplinary researches within the broader ambit of social sciences and establish academic links with the other
research institutions in a meaningful way.

Centre for Online Education:

As per provision of the University Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning programme and
Online Programmes) Regulations 2020, the University has established a Centre for Online Education
(COEdn) following the resolution of 74th meeting of the Executive Council of the University held on
28th September 2020.
The principal aim of the Centre is “to provide for affordable access to quality education through an
online learning environment for anyone, anytime and anywhere.”

NSOU-Industry interface:
The School of Vocational Studies regularly interact with the industry representatives to update and upgrade the
syllabus of the vocational course to meet employer’s need. The representatives from the corporate sector have
been included in the Board of Studies/ Expert Committee to facilitate the collaborative learning.

10. ANY SPECIAL FEATURES OF INNOVATION

Digital Education and ICT Initiatives:

Several ICT initiatives have been taken by NSOU to cope up with the situation of world-wide pandemic and
existing IT Infrastructure have been strengthened to continue teaching learning process during Covid-19 pandemic.
The design of the website has been modified to segregate the information in a meaningful way. Information can
now be searched in each section of the website (like academic year wise) to facilitate information extraction. Each
section of the Online Services has been enhanced with new features and contents during this academic year. The
official website of the University has been designed to store and manage the digital contents quick hyperlinks. Each
section is substantially updated with high-quality low-bandwidth friendly electronic contents.
The University has established ICT based Student Support Cell which addresses the issues raised by the students
either through mail or SMS. Learners are advised to follow the website in regular interval for latest notice/
information etc. The stakeholders take full advantages from the following services as provided by the University
towards the success of the academic, administrative and organisational enrichment:

i. Online support services: The University has developed a mechanism for SMS alert to communicate the
registered students with all information/ notice etc. A dedicated Student Support Cell has been established
to receive phone calls and redress the grievance of the students within two working days. Automatic ticket
generation for each call is maintained. Call at: 033-4058 5172; e-mail: admin@nsouict.ac.in. CIQA has
introduced E-mentoring for the enrolled learners through dedicated Telegram group across the various
programmes.

ii. Learning Management System (LMS): NSOU have dedicated a web portal to host LMS. Presently the
PG and UG (CBCS) learners can access academic content with their user ID and pass word through this
dedicated LMS. Academic content includes course materials and audio-visual lectures available to facilitate
any time anywhere learning. (http://www.nsouict.ac.in).

iii. NSOU OER Repository: NSOU is the only state-aided university in West Bengal having the OER
repository. The course materials and audio-visual lectures with appropriate open license (Open Educational
Resources, OER) are made available through this repository free of cost. Students of any university may
access / get these academic resources online. (http://nsouoer.krc.net.in). OER Repository helps access the

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academic resources having CC BY-NC-SA license any time & anywhere. The academic resources are also
provided through SD card to facilitate offline learning for some specific courses.

iv. Online Examinations: Assignments and Term-end examinations were held online through a dedicated
portal. Final TEE results are available on the National Academic Depository (NAD).

v. E-content & A/V lectures: To supplement face-to-face counselling, the university has taken initiatives to
develop audio visual lectures delivered by eminent teachers/ experts. The A/V lectures are made available
through LMS and OER Repository. The e-contents are developed in the studio, set up by the University.
The faculty members are engaged in developing and editing the e-contents.

vi. Mobile App/ M-learning: The LMS is made compatible with the android application so that the students
can get all the academic content through their mobile devices. The academic resources are also made
available through Mobile App

vii. NSOU Web TV (Multimedia Streaming Service):

http://www.wbnsou.ac.in/online_services/webtv.shtml#active_webtv

viii. NSOU Web Radio ‘Muktak’ (Internet enabled Audio Streaming Service):
http://www.wbnsou.ac.in/online_services/web_radio.shtml#active_webradio
Web Radio services was introduced to broadcast important lectures through Web. The web Radio service
(Muktak) is especially effective where internet connectivity is not enough to avail multimedia streaming.

ix. MOOCs/Online Courses: SWAYAM online courses, NSOU MOOCs: Available at

http://www.wbnsou.ac.in/NSOU-MOOC/nsou-mooc.shtml#nsou-mooc

x. Virtual Counselling is introduced in B.Ed (Special Education). A chatbot (AI enabled) facility is
introduced as a pilot project for B.Ed. (Special Education) Admission 2021-23.

xi. Awareness programme on ICT support services are organised to enable students’ optimum use of ICT in
their learning process; Orientation of faculties on Question paper setting for online exams; LMS orientation;
Pre-admission counselling, Induction meet are judiciously organized through online.

xii. Feedback from various stakeholders (students, academic counsellors, subject experts, alumni) on teaching-
learning process, quality of content delivered and delivery mechanism of ICT services were taken to deeply
analyse feedback and extract important trends and information in order to improve ICT enabled learning.

xiii. Placement Facilitation Service: The University is providing online “placement facilitation service’ for its
vocational students free of cost. Other students may also register their name with nominal registration fees
payable online. Through this online platform the students may upload their CV which may be accessed by
the employer available online. The employer may call suitable candidates for personal interview.
(www.wbnsou.ac.in)

xiv. Enhancing the Website accessibility for Differently-abled persons: With a view to empowering persons
with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equity, the University has made its website more accessible
to visually impaired. The site is now equipped with assistive technology for customized experiences.

xv. SMS alert: University has started SMS alert facility for the students regarding renewal, payment of fees,
examination etc.

xvi. NSOU on social media: University has introduced social media plugin e.g., Twitter for sharing and
interacting with the students. The official twitter account being @NetajiOpen.

xvii. NSOU Live Chat: University interacts with the learners and Coordinators of the LSCs through NSOU App
at regular interval to discuss various issues on teaching-learning process and try to resolve the grievances
of the learners.

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xviii. Learners' Facilitation Centre: Learners’ Facilitation Centres at all the three Regional Centres have been
set up to provide free internet facility to the students for the purpose of admission, renewal, downloading
the course content etc.

xix. Village Knowledge Centre (VKC): Village Knowledge Centres have been set up at rural Vocational
Learner Support Centres to provide free academic support to the enrolled learners.

xx. Online Library services: Online Public Access Catalogue of the library resources are available on the
NSOU website under the heading Library Services where bibliographical information of printed books is
available. Learners may get the idea about library resources before physically visiting the library.

xxi. E-governance Initiatives: These are-

Online admission: All the admission (UG/ PG) are done online with online payment system.
RTGS/NEFT: The maintenance grants / payments to the study centres/ vendors are made through RTGS/
NEFT.
CCTV surveillance: The University has installed CCTV at Headquarters and Examination Department.
Data base for employer: The University maintains a database of the employers who appoint University
pass out students. A good number of university graduates are being appointed by both the private sector
and govt. sector.
CIQA has taken initiatives to introduce E-office system at NSOU

Self-Learning Materials (SLM): NSOU provides SLMs to all its enrolled learners for Post Graduate and Under
Graduate courses. Most of the SLMs of PG courses are bilingual (Bengali/English). As per guideline of the UGC-
DEB or RCI (for B.Ed. Special Education), SLM are prepared by the University. Subject Experts are selected as
the Editor and Course Writer from a panel recommended by Board of Studies (BOS) duly approved by Academic
Council (AC) and Chairman of the AC (i.e. Vice-Chancellor). Several orientation programme/ workshops are
organised by the respective school of studies to guide the course writer for the content development of SLM.
ICT Based Learner Support Service: NSOU has entered into a new age of digital learning with the launch of
ICT Services in the 2015-16 academic session. Supported by ICT services, every effort has been made to bring our
distance programmes at par with classroom based learning. In this regard following points are noteworthy:
 LMS populated with audio visual lectures, previous years’ question papers, soft copies of SLM, quiz and mock
test and reference materials.
 SD card with audio visual content for offline reading distributed to B Ed Special Education students for all
semesters.
NMEICT: The Regional Centre in Kalyani of Netaji Subhas Open University is using high speed internet
connectivity of 1gbps bandwidth under National Mission on Education through Information & Communication
Technology (NMEICT) project since 2012 for various academic and administrative work.
Video Conferencing Unit (VC Unit): The university has set up video-conferencing units at Headquarters and at
its three Regional Centres for smooth functioning of the university. Occasional virtual meeting are held through
these VC units to monitor the activities of ach RC.

11. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

HISTORY:
Established in 1997 by West Bengal State Legislature Act XIX (1997) as the State Open University to impart
education in the Distance mode, Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) has made a sustained mark in the
education scenario with its avowed mission of “Reaching the Unreached”. The University started functioning from
the historic building of Sri Sarat Chandra Bose, elder brother of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose with effect from July
1998 Semester with the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Arts & Commerce to provide an opportunity for higher
education in the vernacular medium to various disadvantaged groups of aspiring learners. It is the tenth Open
University of the country. With the recognition of apex bodies like the UGC, the Rehabilitation Council of India
(RCI), and now the UGC-DEB, NSOU has emerged as a force to reckon with in terms of empowering a wide cross

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section of society through education with its multiple options. The university received the following awards for its
educational excellence during the last 25years of service to the society.

i) Excellence in Distance Education Award (EDEA) from COL in 2006

ii) Best Innovative University Award from DNA & Stars group in 2016
iii) Educational Excellence Award 2021 from Zee24Ghanta News in 2021
iv) NAAC Accreditation - Grade ‘A’ in 2021

At present the teaching-learning process at NSOU is performed through Open Distance Learning (ODL) mode
which is based on three components of interaction with the learners: (a) Self Learning Materials (SLMs); (b)
Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs) – held mainly at Study Centres on weekends and vacations; (c) ICT support
based on webcasting/ mobile learning/ video lectures/ virtual class rooms which are held regularly.

TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION:
The Head office of the University is located at Kolkata. The university operates through three of its Regional
Centres (RC) at Kalyani, Durgapur & Jalpaiguri and a network of LSCs located all over the State of West Bengal
– being its Territorial jurisdiction. NSOU does not have any activity outside the State of W.B.
FINANCE:
Government Grant Received under Different Heads from Deptt. Of Higher Education
(University Branch), GoWB for the FY Up to 2021-22 (Last 5 years)
Building & Contingency Others/ODL
FY Salary (Rs.) Total (Rs.)
Infrastructure (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
2017-18 0 6,60,70,373/- 1,42,62,000/- 0 8,03,32,373/-
2018-19 7,72,68,667/- 6,41,84,307/- 1,97,40,000/- 2,00,000/- 16,13,92,974/-
2019-20 16,36,30,756/- 7,25,07,826/- 1,39,79,000/- 0 25,01,17,582/-
2020-21 11,64,62,333/- 11,80,74,467/- 1,01,68,000/- 0 24,47,04,800/-
2021-22 4,99,74,942/- 12,41,44,929/- 1,34,01,000/- 0 18,75,20,871/-
Total 40,73,36,698/- 44,49,81,902/- 7,15,50,000/- 2,00,000/- 92,40,68,600/-

Government Grant Received under Different Heads from UGC-DEB/MHRD, GoI for the FY Up to 2021-22
(Last 5 years)
Others/ODL
FY Infrastructure (Rs.) ICT Support Total (Rs.)
(Rs.)
2017-18 0 0 0 0
2018-19 0 0 0 0
2019-20 0 0 0 0
2020-21 16,66,666/- 1,00,00,000/- 0 1,16,66,666/-
2021-22 1,00,00,000/- 0 1,00,00,000/-
Total 16,66,666/- 2,00,00,000/- 0 2,16,66,666/-

AUTHORITIES/ BODIES OF NSOU: As per First Statues (Revised), 2014 framed in exercise of the power
conferred under sub section (2) of section 42 of the Netaji Subhas Open University Act. 1997 (West Ben. Act XIX
of 1997) as amended from time to time vide West Ben. Act XVII of 2003, West Ben. Act XII of 2011 and West
Ben. Act XXX of 2012, following are the Authorities/ Bodies.
 Executive Council:
 Academic Council:
 The School of Studies:
 Finance Committee:

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 Punches and Tender Committee:

 Research Advisory Committee:
 Admission Committee:
 Library Committee:
 Selection Committee for Teaching Posts:
 Standing Committee for Selection of Officers and Non-Teaching Employees:
 Such other authorities or bodies as may be prescribed by the Ordinance or Regulations:
OTHER IMPORTANT AUTHORITIES/CELLS: Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA); Students'
Grievance Redressal Cell, Anti Ragging Cell, and Internal Complaints Committee.
ADAPTATION OF ACT.: NSOU has adapted and implemented the Right to Information Act (RTI) 2005 and
Right to Public Service Act (RPSA) 2013.
ALL INDIA SURVEY ON HIGHER EDUCATION (AISHE): The University has furnished all its information
as per the format prescribed by All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) on its web portal under Ministry
of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India. The data have been updated on AISHE portal up to
2020-21. (Annexure 32)

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FITNESS FOR UNIVERSITY UNDER SECTION 12 B OF THE UGC ACT, 1956

INFORMATION REGARDING REQUIREMENT AS PER UGC RULES:

Status with regard to fulfilment of conditions as per UGC (Fitness of Certain Universities for Grants) Rules 1974 under
Section 12-B of the UGC Act, 1956.

Sl. Minimum Requirements for 12 (B) as Compliance of Minimum Requirements of

No. per UGC Rules
1. The University has or shall have Essentially being an Open University, all the Programmes it offers
programmes for the upliftment of are in the distance mode and therefore the University reaches
Backward areas or removal of regional students even in the remotest of places in West Bengal. The
imbalances. University is “to provide educational opportunities to all those
belonging to the backward and weaker sections of society as well
as the students who cannot be accommodated in institutions of
higher learning owing to socio-economic conditions and other
limitations and to promote equality of opportunity for higher
education for a large segment of population, including those who
are in employment and women(including housewives), specially
in remote and inaccessible areas, as also adults who wish to
upgrade their knowledge in various fields...’’
As on date, the University offers 33 Programmes (Post Graduate,
2nd Degree, Bachelor Degree Programme, and other Advanced
Diploma, Diploma and Certificate courses. Besides Conventional
Programmes, the University offers a good number of vocational
Programmes (Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate),
keeping in view the livelihood issues of rural and urban youth.
Currently the university is offering PH.D programme in regular
mode vide G.O. No. F.No.2-1/2017 (DEB-III/DEB-IV) dated 19
May 2017.
Furthermore, the University has a strong network of 175 Learner
Support Centres (LSCs), many of which are in the rural backward
areas to reach the hitherto marginalised and disadvantaged groups
of the society.
2. The law under which the University is NA
established contain a provision for the
establishment of a Planning Board or
Committee consisting of eminent
educations to indicate the lines on which
the University shall develop.
3. The University is not merely an affiliating NSOU is a multi-faculty University currently accommodating 06
University but a multi-faculty University (Six) Schools representing such disciplines as, Humanities, Social
having adequate facilities for teaching and Sciences, Sciences, Professional Studies, Education and
research in a number subjects. Vocational Studies.
All the Schools are sufficiently equipped with ICT facilities
including Computers, Photocopiers, Scanning Machines, Printers,
Telephone Connections, smart classrooms etc. for
teaching/learning purposes.
4. Every teaching department, discipline in As on date, the University has 19 Professors, 34 Associate
the University has provision for a Professors and 34 Assistant Professors in substantive posts.
minimum staff of one Professor, two The process of filling up vacant posts filling is continuing.
Readers and an adequate number of
Lecturer with the necessary supporting
staff.

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COMMUNICATION REFERENCE:
Professor Subha Sankar Sarkar
Vice-Chancellor, Netaji Subhas Open University
Netaji Subhas Open University,
DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064
Tel: +91 33 4066 3201
Mob: +91 9830265334
E-Mail: sarkarsubha55@gmail.com

CA Kishore Sengupta
Registrar, Netaji Subhas Open University
Netaji Subhas Open University,
DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064
Tel: +91 33 4066 3208
Mob: +91 6290383667
E-Mail: registrar@wbnsou.ac.in

Professor Anirban Ghosh

Director
Centre for Internal Quality Assurance
Netaji Subhas Open University,
DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064
Tel: +91 33 4066 3210
Mob: 7980366313
E-mail: ciqa@wbnsou.ac.in

: OFFICE DIRECTORY :

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S SECRETARIAT
• DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700 064, Phone: 033 4066 3201

REGISTRAR ’S OFFICE
• DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700 064. Phone: 033 4066 3211

STUDY CENTRE DEPARTMENT

• DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700 064, Phone: 033 4066 3205

OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS

• 2nd Floor, 134/1, Meghnad Saha Sarani, Kolkata - 700 029, Phone: 033 2463 0292

REGIONAL CENTRE, KALYANI

• Ghoshpara Station Road, Kalyani, Nadia, Pin - 741 235

REGIONAL CENTRE, DURGAPUR

• Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Durgapur, Paschim Burdwan, West Bengal 713214

REGIONAL CENTRE, JALPAIGURI

• Pat Kata, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal 735101

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It is hereby enacted in the Forty-eighth Year of the Republic of India, by the Legislature of West Bengal, as
follows:—

The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 7997.

(Chapter /.—Preliminary.—Sections 1,2.)

CHAPTER I
Preliminary.
Short title 1. 1) This Act may be called the Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997.
Extent and 2) It extends to the whole of West Bengal.
commencement
3) This section and Chapter VII shall come into force at once; and the remaining provisions of this Act shall
come into force on such date or dates as the State Government may by notification appoint, and different
dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.
Definitions
2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
1) "Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University;
2) "academic year” means a period of twelve months commencing on the first day of July or such other
period of twelve months, commencing on such date, as the Executive Council may specify in respect of
all the study centres and courses of study or any particular study centre or course of study;
3) "Co-ordinator" means the head of a regional centre;
4) "correspondence-cum-contact programme student” means a student enrolled in any one of the study
centres;
5) "Department” means a department of studies of the University;
6) "distance education system" means the system of imparting education through correspondence course,
broadcasting, telecasting, seminar, contact programme or any other means or combination of means;
7) "employee” means any person appointed by the University, and includes Teachers and other employees
of the University;
8) "Executive Council" means the Executive Council of the University;
9) "Finance Committee" means the Finance Committee of the University;
10) "Minister” means the Minister-in-chargeJof the Higher Education Department of the State Government;
11) "non-teaching employee" means the non-teaching employee, not holding any teaching post (including
part-time teaching post), appointed or recognized as such by the University;
12) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette;
13) ”prescribed" means prescribed by Statutes or Ordinances or Regulations made under this Act;
14) "Regional Centre" means a centre established as such by the University, for maintaining records
regarding enrolment of students, despatching teaching materials, making arrangements for holding
lectures in the cla'sses in Study Centres, and dealing with other allied matters;
15) "Regulations" means the Regulations made under this Act;
16) "School of Studies" means a School of Studies of the University;
17) "State Government" means the Government of West Bengal in the Higher Education Department;
18) "Statutes" and "Ordinances” means respectively the Statutes and Ordinances made under this Act;
19) "student" means a student of the University, and includes any person who has enrolled himself for
pursuing any course of study of the University;
20) "Study Centre" means a centre established, maintained or recognised by the University for the purpose
of advising or counselling, or for rendering such other assistance in the activities of the University as
may be required by the students;
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21) "Teacher" means a Professor, Associate Professor, Reader, Assistant Professor, Lecturer or such other
person as may be designated as such by Statutes for imparting instruction or for giving guidance or
rendering assistance of academic nature to students for pursuing any course of study.

The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997.

(Chapter II.—The University.—Sections 3, 4.)
22) "the University” means the Netaji Subhas Open University as constituted under this Act;
23) "University Centre" means the place where the administrative offices of the University are situated.

CHAPTER II
The University

The University 3. 1) There shall be constituted a University by the name of the Netaji Subhas Open University which shall
consist of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Directors, the members of the Executive Council and
the members of the Academic Council.
2) The University shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal and shall sue
and be sued by the name of the Netaji Subhas Open University.
3) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University, the pleadings shall be signed and
verified by the Registrar and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to, and served
on, the Registrar.
4) The headquarters of the University shall be located at such place within West Bengal as the State
Government may by notification specify.

Objects of The 4. The objects of the University shall be,—

University
a) to provide opportunities for higher education through (i) correspondence courses, (ii) contact
programmes and study centres, and (iii) audio-visual mass-media such as radio and television,
presenting special institutional programmes, either live or through cassettes including video cassettes
and other softwares;
b) to provide opportunities for higher education to men and women (i) being deprived of the benefit of
higher education in the normal course owing to socio-economic conditions or other limitations or (ii)
being drop-outs or (iii) being brought under the scheme of adult education or (iv) working in homes or
engaged in cultivations or employed in factories, offices or schools or engaged in any profession or
vocation;
c) to organise certificate courses, diploma courses, degree courses, post¬graduate courses and research
courses for the benefit of the working population in various fields and for the benefit of those who wish
to enrich their lives by studying cultural and aesthetic subjects;
d) to design and develop distance education programme relevant to the specific needs df the people of the
State;
e) to design and develop education and training packages to meet the demand for technical and vocational
manpower needed for the economic development of the State;
f) to establish mechanism through network and other arrangement to share programmes, services,
technology and other resources to ensure cost- effectiveness of education and training;
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g) to make provision for research for innovative course development and for advancement and
dissemination of knowledge;
h) to collaborate with the Indira Gandhi National Open University established under the Indira Gandhi
National Open University Act, 1985, and other open universities in the country in extending educational
opportunities to the people, and/or to recognise, or collaborate with, other research institutions in the
country for promotion of research activities.

The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997.

(Chapter 11.—The University.—Section 5.)

Powers of The 5. 1) The University shall have the following powers, namely:—
University
i. to provide for instruction in such branches of knowledge, technology, vocations and profession as
the University may determine from time to time and to make provision for research;
ii. to plan and prescribe courses of study for degrees, diplomas or certificates, or for any other purpose;
iii. to hold examinations and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates or other academicrdistinctions or
recognitions on persons who have pursued a course of study or conducted research in the manner
laid down by Statutes or Ordinances;
iv. to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the manner laid down by the Statutes;
v. to determine the manner in which distance education in relation to the academic programme of the
University may be organised;
vi. to institute, with the approval of the State Government professorships, readerships, lecturerships
and other academic positions necessary for imparting instruction or for preparing educational
material or for conducting other academic activities, including guidance, designing and delivery of
course and evaluation of the work done by the students, and to appoint persons to such
professorships, readerships, lecturerships and other academic positions;
vii. to co-operate with, and seek the co-operation of, other universities and institutions of higher
learning, professional bodies and organisations for such purposes as the University considers
necessary;
viii. to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, prizes and such other awards for recognition of
merit as the University may deem fit;
ix. to establish and maintain such Regional Centres as may be determined by the University from time
to time;
x. to establish, maintain or recognise Study Centres in the manner laid down by Statutes;
xi. to provide for the preparation of instructional materials, including films, cassettes, tapes, video
cassettes and other softwares;
xii. to organise and conduct refresher courses, workshops, seminars and other programmes for
teachers, lesson writers, evaluators and other academic staff;
xiii. to recognise examinations of, or periods of study (whether in full or part) at, other universities,
institutions or other places of higher learning as equivalent to examinations or periods of study in
the University, and to withdraw such recognition at any time;
xiv. to make provision for research and development in educational technology and related matters;
xv. to create, with the approval of the State Government, administrative, ministerial and other
necessary posts and to make appointments thereto;
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xvi. to receive benefactions, donations, and gifts and to acquire, hold, maintain and, with the approval of
the State Government dispose of any property, movable or immovable, including trust and
Government property, for the purposes of the University;
xvii. to borrow, with the approval of the State Government, whether on the security of the property of
the University or otherwise, money for the purposes of the University;
xviii. to enter into, carry out, vary' or cancel contracts;
xix. to demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be laid down by the Ordinances;
xx. to provide, control and maintain discipline among the students and all categories of employees and
to lay down the conditions of service of such employees, including their codes of conduct;
xxi. to recognise any institution of higher learning or studies for such purposes as the University may
determine and to withdraw such recognition;
xxii. to appoint, either on contract or otherwise, visiting Professors, Emeritus Professors, Consultants,
fellows, scholars, artists, course writers and such other persons who may contribute to the
advancement of the objects of the University;
xxiii. to recognise persons working in other universities, institutions or organisations as teachers of the
University on such terms and conditions as may be laid down by Ordinances;
xxiv. to determine standards and to specify conditions for the admission of students to courses of study of
the University which may include examination, evaluation and any other method of testing;
xxv. to make arrangements for the promotion of the general health and welfare of the employees;
xxvi. to inspect Regional Centres and Study Centres and to take measures to ensure that proper standards
of instructions are maintained therein;
xxvii. to collaborate and interact with the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education constituted under
the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education Act, 1994, other universities, specially the Indira
Gandhi National Open University, referred to in clause (h) of section 4, and other open universities in
the country, and other educational or research institutions and authorities, in such manner and for
such purposes as the University may determine.
xxviii. to do all such acts as may be necessary or incidental to the exercise of all or any of the powers of the
University as are necessary and conducive to the promotion of all or any of the objects of the
University.

5.2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, but without prejudice
to the provisions of sub-section (1), it shall be the duty of the University to take all such steps as it may
deem fit for the promotion of the open university and distance education systems and for the
determination of standards of teaching, evaluation and research in such systems, and for the purpose
of performing this functidh, the University shall have such powers, including the power to allocate and
disburse grants to the Regional Centres or the Study Centres, or to any other university or institution of
higher learning, as may be specified by the Statutes.
University open 6.1) The University shall be open to persons of either sex and of whatever race, creed, caste or class, and it
to all classes. shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose on any person any test whatsoever of religious
Castes and belief or profession in order to entitle him to be appointed as a Teacher of the University or to hold any
creeds.
other office therein or admitted as a student in the University, or to graduate thereat, or to enjoy or
exercise any privilege thereof.
6.2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall be deemed to prevent the University from making any special provision
for the appointment or admission of women or of persons belonging to the weaker sections of the
society, and, in particular, of persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes.
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7. (1) The State Government shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by any person, not
below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal or Registrar or Professor of a
university, or by a committee of not less than two persons, not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal or Registrar or Professor of a university, into its buildings, laboratories,
libraries, museums, workshops
and equipment or of any Regional Centre or Study Centre maintained by the University. The State
Government shall have also the right to cause an inquiry to be made into the teaching and other work
conducted or done by the University by such person or group of persons as the State Government
deems fit. The State Government shall, in every such case, give notice to the University of its intention
to cause such inspection or inquiry to be made, and the University shall be entitled to represent its
case.
The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997.
(Chapter III.—Chancellor and other officers of the University.—Sections 8-10.)
7.2) The State Government shall forward to the Vice-Chancellor a copy of the inspection report for
obtaining the views of the Executive Council and, on receipt of such views, may give such advice as it
considers necessary and fix a time-limit for action to be taken thereon by the University.
7.3) The Executive Council shall, within such time as the State Government may fix, report to that
Government through the Vice-Chancellor the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken
on the advice as aforesaid.
7.4) The State Government may, where action has not been taken by the University to the satisfaction of
that Government within the time fixed, after considering the explanation, if any, furnished, or the
representation made, by the Executive Council, issue such directions as it may think fit, and the
University shall comply with such directions. If the University does not comply with such directions
within such time as the State Government may specify, that Government may take such further action
as it may consider necessary.
CHAPTER III
Chancellor and other officers of the University
The Chancellor 8.1) The Governor of the State of West Bengal shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the
University.
8.2) The Chancellor shall exercise such powers as may be conferred on him by or under the provisions of
this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances.
8.3) Where power is conferred upon the Chancellor to make nominations to any authority or body of the
University, the Chancellor shall, to the extent necessary, nominate persons to represent interests not
otherwise adequately represented.
8.4) Every proposal to confer any honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor.
Officers of The 9. The followings shall be the officers of the University:—
University 1. the Vice-Chancellor;
2. the Registrar;
3. the Directors;
4. the Finance Officer;
5. such other persons as may be declared by Statutes to be the officers of the University.
The Vice 10.1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the Minister from a
Chancellor panel of not less than three persons recommended by a committee consisting of three members of
whom two shall be nominated by the Executive Council and one shall be nominated by the
Chancellor. The person nominated by the Chancellor shall be the convenor of the committee,
provided that no person who is an employee of the University or of any Regional Centre or Study
Cenjre or a member of any authority of the University, shall be nominated to be a member of the
committee.
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10.2) (a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of four years or till he attains the age of 65 years,
whichever is earlier, and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of four years or till he
attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of the office of the Vice-
Chancellor or his attaining the age of 65 years, allow him to continue in office till a successor
assumes office, provided that he shall not continue as such for any period exceeding six months.
10.3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be paid from the
University Fund such salary and allowances as the Chancellor may decide in consultation with the
State Government.
10.4) (4) The Vice-Chancellor may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the
Chancellor.

The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 7997.

(Chapter III.—Chancellor and other officers of the University.—Sections 11-13.)

10.5) If—
(a) the Vice-Chancellor is, by reasons of leave, illness or other cause, temporarily r unable to exercise
the powers and perform the duties of his office, or
(b) a vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-Chancellor by reason of death, resignation or expiry of the
term of his office or otherwise,
then, during the period of such temporary inability or pending the appointment of a Vice-
Chancellor, as the case may be, the Chancellor may authorise, in consultation with the Minister,
any person to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor.
10.6) The vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor occurring by reason of death, resignation or expiry
of the term of his office or otherwise shall be filled up by appoint¬ment of a Vice-Chancellor in
accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) within a period of six months from the date of
occurrence of the vacancy, and such period shall be held to include any period for which a Vice-
Chancellor is allowed to continue in office under clause (b) of sub-section (2) or a person is
appointed to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor under clause (b) of
sub-section (5).
Powers and duties 11. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer ofthe University and shall,
of the Vice by virtue of his office, be a member and the Chairman of the Executive Council and the Academic
Chancellor Council and also the Chairman of any other authority or body of the University of which he may be a
member. He shall also be entitled to be present at and to address any meeting of any other authority
or body of the University of which he may not be a member, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat.
2. The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene meetings of the Executive Council and of any
other authority or body of the University.
3. It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the provisions of this Vet, and the Statutes,
the Ordinances and the Regulations are faithfully observed, and to alee such action as may be
necessary for this purpose.
4. The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to exercise general control and upervision over all other
officers of the University and over all Teachers and other mployees of the University and generally over
all the affairs of the University.
5. The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and discharge such other uties as may be
delegated to him by any authority or body of the University or as may e prescribed by Statutes,
Ordinances or Regulations.
6. The Vice-Chancellor may take on behalf of the University such action as he may eem expedient in any
matter which, in his opinion, is either urgent or of an emergent ature and shall report the same for
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confirmation at the next meeting to the authority or xiy which, in the ordinary course, would have
dealt with the matter:
Provided that if the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor is not approved by the authority * body
concerned, the matter shall immediately be referred to the Executive Council, if e authority or body
concerned is other than the Executive Council, or to the Chancellor, the authority or body concerned is
the Executive Council. The decision of the Chancellor the Executive Council, as the case may be, shall
be final.
7. The Vice-Chancellor may, subject to the prior approval of the Executive Council, legate any of his
powers to any other officer subordinate to him.
The Directors 12. Every Director shall be appointed in such manner, on such emoluments and other conditions of
service, and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions, may be prescribed by Statutes.

The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997.

(Chapter 111.—Chancellor and other officers of the University.—Sections 14, IS.—
Chapter IV.—Authorities of the University.—Sections 16-23.)

The Registrar 13. 1) The Registrar shall be appointed in such manner, on such emoluments and other conditions of
service as may be prescribed by Statutes.
2. The Registrar shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed by Statutes.
The Finance 14. The Finance Officer shall be appointed in such manner and on such emoluments and other conditions
Officer of service, and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions, as may be prescribed by
Statutes.
15. The manner of appointment, emoluments, powers and duties of the other officers of the University
Other
Officers shall be prescribed by Statutes.
CHAPTER IV

Authorities of the University

Authorities of 16. 'The following shall be the authorities of the University:—

the University
1. the Executive Council;
Officers
2. the Academic Council;
3. the School of Studies;
4. the Finance Committee; and
5. such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.
The Executive 17. 1) The Executive Council shall be the principal executive body of the University.
Council
2) The constitution of the Executive Council, the term of office of its members and its powers and
functions shall be prescribed by Statutes.

The Academic 18. 1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to
Council the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, have the control and general regulation
of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of learning, education, instruction,
evaluation and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform
such other functions as may be conferred or imposed upon if by the Statutes.

2) The constitution of the Academic Council and the term of office of its members shall be prescribed by
Statutes.

The School of 19. 1) There shall be such number of Schools of Studies as the University may determine from time to
Studies time.
2) The constitution, powers and functions of the School of Studies shall be prescribed by Statutes.
The Finance 20. The constitution, powers and functions of the Finance Committee shall be prescribed by Statutes.
Committee
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21. The constitution, powers and functions of the other authorities which may be declared by the
Other
Authorities Statutes to be the authorities of the University shall be prescribed by Statutes.
Committee
Cessation of 22. When a person is qualified to be a member of any authority or body of the University by virtue of his
membership in membership of any other authority or body or by virtue of any profession, he shall cease to be a
certain cases. member of the authority or body of the University when he ceases to be a member of the other or to
be engaged in that profession.

Filling of casual 23. Any casual vacancy among the members (other than ex officio members) of any authority or body of
Vacancies the University shall be filled, as soon as may be, by the person or body who appoints, elects or co-
opts the member whose place has become vacant, and any person so appointed, elected or co-opted
to fill a casual vacancy shall be a member of such authority or body for the unexpired portion of the
term for which the person
The Netaji Sub has Open University Act, 1997.
(Chapter IV.—Authorities of the University.—Sections 24, 25.—
Chapter V.—University funds etc.—Sections 26-3.1.)
Disputes as to the 24. If any question arises as to whether any person has been duly elected or appointed as, or is entitled to
constitution of the be, a member of any authority or other body of the University, the matter shall be referred to the
University authorities
and bodies Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.
Proceedings of the 25. No act or proceedings of any authority or body of the University shall be invalidated merely by reason
University authorities or of the existence of any vacancy or vacancies among its members.
bodies not invalidated
by vacancies CHAPTER V
University funds etc.
General fund 26. The University shall have a general fund to which shall be credited—
a) its income including the fees and endowments;
b) contributions or grants Which may be made by the Government on such conditions as it may
impose; and
c) other contributions or grants or loans raised.
Other fund 27. The University shall have such other funds and maintain such accounts as the Executive Council may
determine on the recommendation of the Finance Committee, provided that the University shall not
divert and invest any portion of any grant given to it by the State Government in any form or divert it
to any fund other than the general fund without the prior approval of the State Government.
Power to accept 28. The University may accept funds from the Government of India or the State Government or the
funds from
Government of other States in India or the University Grants Commission established under the
Government or to
raise loans University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or other 3 of 1956. universities or recognised institutions and
may, with the approval of the State Government, raise loans from other sources.
Diversion of funds, 29. The University shall not, without the prior approval of the State Government or in contravention of the
upgradation of provisions of this Act, divert fund, earmarked for one purpose, for any other purpose or upgrade any
posts, etc.
post or revise the scales of pay of its officers and other employees or implement any scheme which
involves the contribution from the State Government or create any post or posts resulting in, either
immediately or in future, a recurring liability on the State Government. The University shall not also fill
up any post, by whatever name called, without first creating it with the prior approval of the State
Government.
Control of 30. (1) The budget of the University showing the receipt and expenditure of the University on different
expenditure accounts for a financial year shall be submitted to the State Government for approval at least four
months before the beginning of such financial year.
2) The State Government shall, within three months of commencement of the financial year to which
the budget relates, communicate its approval or otherwise of the budget to the University.
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3) The State Government may, from time to time, release grants to the University on its request.
4) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Act, the University shall not, except with
the prior approval of the State Government, incur any expenditure on any account in excess of the
amount specified in the budget on that account.
Annual Accounts 31. (1) The Annual Statement of Accounts Of the University shall, after examination by the Executive
and audit
Council, be subjected to such audit as the State Government may direct.
2) Such Annual Statement of Accounts shall, together with the copies of the audit report thereon, be
considered by the Executive Council. A copy of the Annual Statement of Accounts and a copy of the
audit report thereon shall be submitted to the Chancellor along with the views of the Executive
Council. Any observation of the Chancellor and the State Government shall be considered by the
Executive Council at a meeting and the Executive Council shall take such corrective action as it thinks
fit.
The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997.
(Chapter V.—University funds etc.—Sections 32-36.—
Chapter VI.—Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.—Section 37.)
3) The University shall have a continuous internal audit, and the report of such audit shall be
submitted to the State Government as soon as possible after the end of every financial year.

4) The Chancellor or the State Government may require the University to supply to him or that
Government as the case may be, any information in regard to the accounts and the budget and any
other information and the University shall comply with such requisition.

Letter of 32. (1) Every employee of the University shall be appointed under a written contract and shall be
appointment of provided with a letter of appointment containing the terms and conditions of his appointment.
employees
2) Any dispute arising out of a contract between the University and any employee may, at the request
of the employee, be referred by the Vice-Chancellor to a Tribunal which shall consist of one member
nominated by the Executive Council, one member nominated by the employee concerned and one
member nominated by the Chancellor.The member nominated by the Chancellor shall be the
Chairman of the Tribunal.

Appeal against order 33. Any student or candidate for an examination whose name has been removed from the rolls of the
or Vice-Chancellor or University by the order of the Vice-Chancellor or by a resolution of the Discipline Committee or the
Discipline Committee
etc.
Examination Committee as may be formed, as the case may be, and who has debarred from
appearing at the examinations of the University for more than one year, may, within ten days of the
date of communication of such Orders or copy of such resolution to him, appeal to the Executive
Council, and the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Vice-
Chancellor or the Discipline Committee, as the case may be.
Appeal against the 34. Every employee or student of the University shall, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,
decision of an officer have a right to appeal, within such time as may be prescribed by Statutes; to the Executive Council
or authority
against the decision of any officer or authority of the University and, thereupon, the Executive
Council may confirm, modify or reverse the decision appealed against the procedure for settlement
of such dispute shall be prescribed by Statute.

Pension, provident 35. The pension, provident fund and any other terminal benefit to the officers, Teachers and other
fund, etc employees of the University shall be such as may be decided by the University with the prior
approval of the State Government:

Provided that any provident fund instituted by the University for the benefit of its officers, Teachers
and other employees shall be governed by the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925, as if such
fund were a Government Provident Fund, and the Executive 19 of 1925. Council shall have the power
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to make Statutes, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, for the administration of the fund.
Protection of action 36. No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any Teacher or other non-teaching employee of
taken in good
the University for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of
Pension, provident
fund, etc the provisions of this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances.

CHAPTER VI
Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations
Statutes. 37. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Executive Council shall have the power to make Statutes for
all or any of the following matters:—
(a) the manner of appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, the term of his appointment, the emoluments
and other conditions of his service and the powers and functions that may be exercised and
performed by him so far as these have not been provided in the Act;

The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997.

(Chapter VI.—Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.—Sections 38, 39.)

(b) the manner of appointment of the Directors, the Registrar, the Finance Officer and other officers, the
emoluments and other conditions of their service and the powers and functions that may be
exercised and performed by each of them;
(c) the constitution of the Executive Council and other authorities of the University, the terms of office of
the members of such authorities and the. powers and functions that may be exercised and performed
by such authorities;
(d) the appointment of Teachers and other employees of the University, their emoluments and other
conditions of service and qualifications for their appointment;
(e) the pension or provident fund for the benefit of the employees of the University;
(f) the principle's governing the seniority of service of the employees of the University;
(g) the procedure in relation to any appeal or application for review by any employee or student of the
University against the action of any officer or authority of the University, including the time within
which such appeal or application for review shall be preferred or made;
(h) the procedure for the settlement of disputes between the employees or students of the University
and the University;
(i) the co-ordination and determination of standards of education of the University and distance
education systems the allocation and disbursement of grants to Regional Centres and Study Centres,
and co-ordination between the University and other universities and institutions;
(j) the conditions required to be fulfilled by a Study Centre for admission to the privileges of the
University;
(k) the rules and procedure for election to the Executive Council and other authorities bodies of the
University;
(l) all other matters which under this Act are required to be or may be prescribed by Statutes.
How to make 38. 1) The Executive Council may consider the draft of any Statute. The draft shall be passed by the
Statutes. Executive Council. The Executive Council may make such amendment in the draft as it may deem fit
before it is finally passed.

2) A Statute passed in the manner provided in sub-section (1) shall be presented to the Chancellor for
assent and shall come into force on being assented to by the Chancellor on the recommendation of
the Minister, provided that the Chancellor may withhold assent to the Statute or remit the Statute
to the Executive Council for reconsideration in the light of the observations, if any, made by him.

3) A Statute shall remain in force until repealed or amended by a new Statute similarly passed and
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assented to by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Minister.

4) The Chancellor or the State Government may advise the University to adopt a new Statute or to
amend an existing Statute.
Ordinances 39. (1) The Academic Council shall have the power to make, subject to the provisions of this Act and the
Statutes, Ordinances which may provide for all or any of the following matters:—
i. the admission of students in the University;
ii. imposition and collection of fees, fines and other dues payable to the University;
iii. prescribing the equivalence of examinations, degrees and diplomas of other universities and
institutions;
iv. the courses of study, the examinations to be held, and the conditions on which students shall
be admitted to examinations for any degree, diploma, certificate or title of the University;

The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997.

(Chapter VI.—Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.—Section 40.—
Chapter VII.—Transitory provisions.—Sections 41, 42.)
v. the grant of exemptions;
vi. the appointment, duties and remuneration of examiners;
vii. the recognition of libraries and museums;
and all other matters which under this Act or the Statutes are required to be or may be prescribed by
Ordinances.

2)All Ordinances shall be submitted, as soon as may be, to the Executive Council for approval. If the
Executive Council rejects or amends the draft of any Ordinance, if may refer it back to the Academic
Council for reconsideration.
3) An Ordinance shall be deemed to be passed by the Executive Council if it is approved by a majority vote.
4) An Ordinance passed in the manner as provided in sub-section (3) shall be presented to the Chancellor for
assent and, on its being assented to by the Chancellor in consultation with the Minister, shall come into
force with effect from such date as the Chancellor may direct, provided that the Chancellor may withhold
assent to the Ordinance or remit the Ordinance to the Executive Council for reconsideration in the light
of the observations, if any, made by him.
5) The Chancellor shall have the power to cancel or modify any Ordinance.

Regulations. 40. The authorities of the University may make regulations consistent with the provisions of this Act, the
Statutes and the Ordinances for the conduct of their own business and that of the committees, if any,
appointed by them and not provided for in this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances.

CHAPTER VH
Transitory provisions

The First 41. (1) The Governor of West Bengal holding Office at the date of publication of this Act in the Official
Chancellor Gazette shall be the first Chancellor of the University.

2) The first Chancellor shall exercise all the powers conferred on the Chancellor by or under this Act. For
the first constitution of the Executive Councilrthe Academic Council and other authorities of the
University, the first Chancellor shall nominate members thereof in accordance with the provisions of
this Act.

The First Vice- 42. 1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the first
Chancellor Chancellor in consultation with the Minister and on such terms and conditions as the first Chancellor may
determine in consultation with the State Government, within three months from the date of publication of
this Act in the Official Gazette. He shall hold office for such period as may be determined by the first
Chancellor from time to time and such period shall, in no case, exceed four years from the date on which
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he assumes office. Hie first Vice-Chancellor shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the
Vice-Chancellor under this Act. He shall also be in charge of the administration of funds and finances of the
University and shall take necessary steps to maintain the accounts of the University.

2) The first Vice-Chancellor, in consultation with the State Government and after giving due regard to any
suggestion given by it, shall, with the assistance of a committee consisting of not less than six members
nominated by the State Government, cause the first Statutes, the first Ordinances and the first
Regulations of the University to be made. The first Statutes, the first Ordinances and the first
Regulations shall come into force after the first Chancellor has approved the same in consultation with
the Minister, with effect from such date or dates as the first Chancellor may appoint.

(3) The first Statutes, the first Ordinances or the first Regulations of the University shall remain in force
until they are amended or until new Statutes, new Ordinances or new Regulations, as the case may be,
are made under the provisions of this Act.

The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997.

(Chapter VII.—Transitory provisions.—Section 43.)

(4) If a vacancy occurs in the office of the first Vice-Chancellor before the expiry of the period of his office
by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, then, the first Chancellor, in consultation with the
Minister, may, on the terms and conditions provided in sub-section (1), in aggregate appoint another
person to be the first Vice-Chancellor for the purposes of this section for the unexpired portion of such
period or such further period, not exceeding in aggregate the period of four years which shall include
the period served by the first Vice-Chancellor appointed under sub-section (1).
Advisory 43. 1. There shall be art Advisory Committee to be constituted by the State Government of which the first
Committee Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman.
2. The Advisory Committee shall consist of the following members:—
a) the first Vice-Chancellor—Chairman;
b) the Secretary, Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal, or his nominee not below
the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Government of West Bengal;
c) the Secretary, Finance Department, Government of West Bengal, or his nominee not below the rank of
Deputy Secretary to the Government of West Bengal;
d) five Teachers of which three shall be Professors of Readers of Universities and two shall be Teachers of
affiliated Colleges, nominated by the State Government in consultation with the first Vice-Chancellor;
e) two persons, conversant with University administration, nominated by the first Chancellor in
consultation with the Minister.
3. The function of the Advisory Committee shall be to assist and advise the Chairman of the
Committee—
a) in drafting a plan for implementation of the programme of the University for the purposes of this Act;
b) in selecting sites of the University, Regional Centres and Study Centres and making necessary
arrangements for securing the accommodation, furniture and equipments and such other things as
are deemed necessary;
c) in formulating, with the approval of the State Government, the final staff pattern (both teaching and
non-teaching) of the University, Regional Centres and Study Centres and in prescribing the
qualifications for recruitment of such staff;
d) in preparing the programme of the teaching activities of the University consisting of—
i) the preparation of syllabi of different courses of study;
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ii) the determination of the method of operation of contact programmes and audiovisual mass
media;
iii) the preparation of teaching materials conforming to different stages of the academic programme;
iv) the preparation of written lessons of practical works at home and also lessons for homework;
v) the making of arrangement for writing textbooks if necessary;
vi) the prescribing of the equivalence of examinations, degrees and diplomas of other universities
and institutions and othefr such allied and ancillary matters.
4. The Advisory Committee shall examine the annual accounts of the University.
5. In the case of any difference of opinion between the Chairman and the members of the Advisory
Committee, the matter shall be referred to the first Chancellor whose decision shall be final.

The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 7997.

(Chapter VII.—Transitory provisions.—Sections 44-50.)

Temporary Post 44. For the purposes of clause (d) of sub-section (3) of section 43, the University shall have the following
of the University temporary posts, and the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint persons to such posts on the recommendation of
the Selection Committee to be constituted with the approval of the State Government:—
a) as many posts of Director (to be filled up by academicians in the rank of Professors) as there are Schools
of Studies:
Provided that one Director may be appointed for more than one School of Studies, and
b) two posts of expert lesson-writer—one in the rank of Reader and the other in the rank of Lecturer—for
each subject to be taught under the concerned faculty:
Provided that the persons appointed to the posts mentioned in clauses (a) and (b) shall be in service
on the basis of contract to be renewed from time to time:
Provided further that the absorption of such persons in permanent posts to be created by the
University with the concurrence of the State Government under the provisions of this Act shall be
subject to their being selected by the Selection Committee to be constituted for the purpose by Statutes.
Panel of 45. The Advisory Committee shall prepare a panel or panels of advisers.who are specialists in the subjects to
Advisers.
be taught.
Interim 46. 1) The Advisory Committee shall constitute an Interim Board of Studies in each subject under the
Board of Studies. respective School of Studies. The Interim Board of Studies shall consist of the following members:—
a) the Vice-Chancellor—Chairman;
b) the concerned Director—Vice-Chairman;
c) the concerned Reader and the concerned Lecturer, who are lesson-writers;
d) two Teachers of Universities or Colleges who are experts in the subject, selected by the Vice-
Chancellor;
e) specialist or specialists in the concerned subject from the panel of advisers prepared under section 45,
selected by the Advisory Committee.
2) The Interim Board of Studies shall prescribe the syllabus and course content of each subject, formulate
the teaching programme and decide the teaching aids, and shall function till the Schools of Studies are
constituted and commence functioning.
Lessons 47. The lessons shall be written by the concerned Readers and Lecturers appointed under clause (b) of
section 44 following the guidelines to be provided by the respective Interim Board of Studies and shall be
scrutinised by the Director concerned and finally approved by the Advisory Committee.
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 Annexure-23
Area Details Area (Square Feet)
Room
of
No.
Examination Department, Golpark

1 Receiving & Dispatch 103

Students’ Meeting Room

99
2
Store Room - I 108

3 Moderation Room 183

4 Strong Room - I 132

5 Office Room (For Non Conventional Courses ) 204

Deputy Registrar (Examinations) 139

6
Strong Room - II 45

7 Strong Room - III 50

8 Assistant Controller of Examinations 228

9 Controller of Examinations 238

Assistant Registrar (Examinations)

10 286
& Server Room

Store Room - II
11 242

12 PG Courses 231

13 UG Courses 710

WASH ROOM

GENTS 70

LADIES 70
Total 3138
** Corridor = 964 Sqft
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School of Science & Publication Unit

K2, Bidhannagar
Details Area

Rented office 1st Floor 1. Reception

2. Director’s Chamber 204.39Sqm
3. Faculty Room
4. Departmental Library
5. Reprographic Unit
6. Publication Unit
 Annexure-25

School of Education

1 Floor
st
1. Director’s Chamber
2. HoD’s Chamber
3. Faculty Room (3No.)
325.32Sqm
4. School office
5. Front Desk/Reception
Leased office 6. Washroom (4No.)
2nd Floor 1. VCs’ Chamber
2. AV Studio
3. Conference Room
4. Departmental Library 325.00Sqm
5. Faculty Room (1No.)
6. Stock Room (1No.)
7. Washroom (3No.)
 Annexure-26
EQUIPMENTS:

Particulars As on 31st March 2022 (Rs.) During 2021-22 (Rs.)

COMPUTERS 4,04,92,300/- 14,40,434/-

LICENCED COMPUTER 40,00,852/- 2,500/-

SOFTWARE
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES 2,78,140/- 0

FURNITURE & FITTINGS 4,85,42,155/- 26,27,535/-

MACHINERIES 1,41,66,860/- 5,34,603/-

LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS 82,64,974/- 0

OFFICE EQUIPMENTS 4,10,08,118/- 11,75,997/-

Total 15, 67, 53,399/-

Government Grant Received under Different Heads from Deptt. Of Higher Education (University
Branch), GoWB for the FY Up to 2021-22 (Last 5 years)
Building & Contingency Others/ODL
FY Salary (Rs.) Total (Rs.)
Infrastructure (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
2017-18 0 6,60,70,373/- 1,42,62,000/- 0 8,03,32,373/-
2018-19 7,72,68,667/- 6,41,84,307/- 1,97,40,000/- 2,00,000/- 16,13,92,974/-
2019-20 16,36,30,756/- 7,25,07,826/- 1,39,79,000/- 0 25,01,17,582/-
2020-21 11,64,62,333/- 11,80,74,467/- 1,01,68,000/- 0 24,47,04,800/-
2021-22 4,99,74,942/- 12,41,44,929/- 1,34,01,000/- 0 18,75,20,871/-
Total 40,73,36,698/- 44,49,81,902/- 7,15,50,000/- 2,00,000/- 92,40,68,600/-

Government Grant Received under Different Heads from UGC-DEB/MHRD, GoI for the FY Up to
2021-22 (Last 5 years)
Others/ODL
FY Infrastructure (Rs.) ICT Support Total (Rs.)
(Rs.)
2017-18 0 0 0 0
2018-19 0 0 0 0
2019-20 0 0 0 0
2020-21 16,66,666/- 1,00,00,000/- 0 1,16,66,666/-
2021-22 1,00,00,000/- 0 1,00,00,000/-
Total 16,66,666/- 2,00,00,000/- 0 2,16,66,666/-
 Annexure-27

BOOKS AND JOURNALS PROCUREMENT IN THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

Sl. Books & Journals Qty. Total Amount Up to 2021-22

No.
1 Number of printed 20,000 (APPROX) INR 37,94,824/-
Books
2 Number of e Books 321 INR 19,22,661/-
3 Number of printed 24 INR 19,36,265/-
Journals
3A National 11
3B International 13
3C e-Journal 283 INR 17,18,134/-
7 Number of Newspaper 1 INR 2450/-
10-A Member 110
10-B Automation software Koha ( version 19.05.06) INR 57,000/-
Total=INR94,31,334/-

*e-books-Cambridge University Press, EBSCO, Sage Publication, Web Dewey

** e-journals- Oxford University Press, JSTOR, British Council, DELNET

Printed Books

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

24,29,739 51,887 1,29,302 10,66,093 1,17,803 -

E-Books

Year Amount

2012 INR 18,94,719/-

2019 INR 27,942/-

 Printed Journal

Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Amount 3,20,611 2,70,546 3,07,623 3,43,010 2,50,772 4,37,353 6,350

E- Journal

Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Amount 1,16,112 1,21,317 1,21,139 1,60,151 1,13,570 5,31,853 5,53,992

Automation Software

Year Amount

2019 INR 19000/-

2020 INR 19000/-

2021 INR 19000/-

 Annexure-28
Grant for Infrastructural facilities for LSCs disbursed by the University
Sl.
Name of LSC Code no
No.
2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022
Total Total Total
1 Dum Dum Motijheel College (A-01) 508750 508750 508750
2 Basanti Devi College (A-02) 328125 328125 328125
3 Gurudas College Study Centre (A-03) 232500 232500 232500
4 Maharaja Manindra Ch. College (A-04) 508750 508750 508750
5 Goenka College (A-05) 232500 211500 232500
6 Surendranath Evening College (A-06) 328125 328125 328125
7 Victoria Institution (College) (A-07) 265313 265313 265313
8 Shibpur Dinabandhu College (A-08) 232500 232500 232500
9 Gurudas College of Commerce (A-10) 232500 232500 232500
10 Bankura Christian College (B-01) 534063 534063 534063
11 Raja Narendra Lal Khan Women’s (B-03)
College 1013438 1013438 1013438
12 Tramralipta Mahavidyalaya (B-04) 328125 328125 328125
13 Fakir Chand College Study Centre(B-05) 232500 232500 232500
14 Haldia Govt. College (B-06) 524063 524063 524063
15 Nistarini College Study Centre (B-07) 405938 405938 405938
16 Behala College (B-08) 232500 232500 232500
17 Sonarpur College (B-09) 498750 498750 498750
18 Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College(B-10) 180938 180938 180938
19 Burdwan Raj College (C-01) 712500 712500 712500
20 Banwarilal Bhalotia College (C-02) 498750 498750 498750
21 Suri Vidyasagar College (C-03) 508750 508750 508750
22 Nabagram Hiralal Paul College (C-04) 265313 265313 265313
23 Chandernagore Govt. College (C-05) 614375 614375 614375
24 Netaji Mahavidyalaya (C-06) 524063 524063 524063
25 Acharya Prafulla Chandra College (C-07) 265313 265313 265313
26 Bijoy Krishna Girls College (C-08) 265313 265313 265313
27 Baruipur College (C-09) 265313 265313 265313
28 Tarakeswar Deegree College (C-10) 328125 328125 328125
29 Krishnanagar Govt. College (D-01) 825938 825938 825938
30 Barasat Govt. College (D-02) 534063 534063 534063
31 Sree Chaitanya College (D-03) 524063 524063 524063
32 Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya (D-04) 405938 405938 405938
33 Karimpur Pannadevi College (D-05) 498750 498750 498750
34 Chakdaha College (D-06) 868125 868125 868125
35 Sudhiranjan Lahiri Mahavidyalaya (D-07) 265313 265313 265313
36 Egra S.S.B. College (D-08) 508750 508750 508750
37 Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya
(D-09) 405938 405938 405938
38 Bolpur College (D-10) 232500 232500 232500
39 Balurghat College (E-01) 405938 405938 405938
40 Malda College (E-03) 629063 350000 350000
41 Krishnath College (E-04) 641563 641563 641563
42 Vivekananda College for Women(E-05) 265313 265313 265313
43 Sarojini Naidu College (E-06) 180938 180938 180938
44 Kidderpore College (E-07) 180938 180938 180938
45 Sammalini College (E-08) 265313 265313 265313
46 Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College(E-09) 232500 232500 232500
47 Bhairab Ganguly College (E-10) 508750 508750 508750
48 Siliguri College (F-01) 413438 413438 413438
49 Ananda Chandra College (F-02) 413438 413438 413438
50 Coochbehar College (F-03) 1025938 1025938 925938
51 Gobardanga Hindu College (F-04) 265313 265313 265313
52 Panskura Banamali College (F-05) 725000 725000 725000
53 Sunderban Mahavidyalaya (F-06) 232500 232500 232500
54 Manbhum Mahavidyalaya (F-07) 180938 180938 180938
55 Rampurhat College (F-08) 413438 413438 413438
56 Prabhu Jagat Bandhu (F-09) 328125 328125 328125
57 Gour Mohan Sachin Mondal Mahavidyalaya
(F-10) 374200 316700 232500
58 Chanchal College (G-01) 237500 237500 237500
59 Garhbeta College (G-02) 232500 232500 232500
60 Chandrakona Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya
(G-03) 180938 180938 180938
61 Santipur College (G-04) 232500 214050 232500
62 Mankar College (G-05) 265313 265313 265313
63 Katwa College (G-06) 413438 413438 413438
64 Joypur P.Roy College (G-07) 180938 180938 180938
65 Lalbaba College (G-08) 265313 265313 265313
66 Bagnan College (G-09) 524063 524063 524063
67 Tangrakhali Bankim Sardar College(G-10) 232500 232500 232500
68 Dhruba Chand Halder College (H-01) 232500 232500 232500
69 Taki Govt. College (H-02) 232500 175375 232500
70 Raja Peary Mohan College (H-03) 180938 150938 180938
71 Derozio Memorial College (H-04) 2500 17000 31000
72 Belda College (H-05) 247500 247500 247500
73 Kharagpur College (H-06) 405938 405938 405938
74 Nahata Jogendra Mondal Smriti (H-07)
Mahavidralaya 265313 265313 265313
75 Basirhat College (H-08) 0 0 0
76 Sripat Singh College (H-09) 413438 413438 413438
77 South Calcutta Girl's College (H-10) 232500 232500 232500
78 Dinabandhu Mahavidyalaya (I-02) 232500 232500 232500
79 Vivekananda Mission Mahavidyalaya(I-03) 265313 265313 265313
80 Dumkol College (I-04) 614375 614375 614375
81 Nagar College (I-05) 34500 40000 57500
82 Durgapur Govt. College (I-06) 180938 180938 180938
83 Women's College (I-07) 180938 90469 180938
84 Kalna College (I-08) 265313 265313 265313
85 Bidhan Nagar Govt. College (I-09) 147500 135500 135500
86 Alipore Correctional; Home (I-10) 0 0 0
87 Mahishadal Girls' College (J-01) 180938 180938 180938
88 Uluberia College (J-02) 232500 127520 232500
89 Bhangar Mahavidyalaya (J-03) 232500 232500 232500
 90 Sree Gopal Banerjee College (J-04) 272813 272813 272813
91 Women's Christian College ( J-05) 10000 13500 0
92 Al-Ameen Memorial Minority College
(J-06) 356376 150938 180938
93 Shamaprasad college (J-07) 23000 23500 57000
94 Sital Kuchi College (J-08) 168158 180938 180938
95 Ramananda College J-09 180938 180938 180938
96 Jhargram Raj College J-10 232000 232500 232500
97 Maharaja Nanda Kumar College K-02 18500 15000 23000
98 Nani Bhattacharya Smarak SmritiK-03
Mahavidyalaya 7000 6500 4000
99 Alipurduar Mahila MahavidyalayaK-04 295000 295000 295000
100 Ramananda Centenary College K-05 28500 15500 19500
101 Birpara College K-06 230000 230000 230000
102 Nakshalbari College K-07 180000 198000 205500
103 APC Roy Govt. College K-08 1000 4000 1000
104 S.R. Fatepuria College k-09 345000 345000 345000
Government General Degree
105 College at Kalna-I K-10 500 4500 4000
106 P.R Thakur Govt. College L-01 5000 10000 13500
107 Budge Budge College L-02 10500 22500 29000
Muragachha Government
108 College L-03 232500 232500 232500

Sadhan Chandra Mahavidyalaya

109 L-04 9500 18000 7500
Balagarh Bijoy Krishna
110 Mahavidyalaya L-05 6000 12500 18000
111 Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith L-06 1000 6500 6000
112 Trivenidevi Bhalotia College L-07 13000 23000 41000
113 S.B.S Government College L-08 40500 35000 21500
114 Maynaguri College L-09 230000 336000 230000
Parimal Mitra Smriti
115 Mahavidyalaya L-10 9000 26500 19000
116 Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya M-01 295000 69500 230000
Michael Madhusudan Memorial
117 College M-02 14000 14500 24000
118 Ananda Mohan College M-03 1500 2500 11500
Netaji Satabarshiki
119 Mahavidyalaya, M-04 52500 13000 12000
120 Kanchrapara College M-05 59500 40500 19500
121 Raidighi College M-06 65000 32000 40000
122 Barjora College M-07 52000 9000 6000
123 Sonamukhi College M-08 68500 25500 30500
124 Saldiha College M-09 50500 11500 9500
2700 125 Mahatma Gandhi College M-10 72500 22500 27000
126 Raghunathpur College N-01 97000 59500 51000
127 Srikrishna College N-02 54500 22000 15500
128 Kalyani Mahavidyalaya N-03 73500 63000 62000
129 Memari College N-04 350500 308500 330000
130 Gushkara Mahavidyalaya N-05 303500 251500 266500
131 Gour Mahavidyalaya N-06 631000 579000 744500

Malda Women’s College,Malda

132 N-07 1002500 548000 1055500
133 Kaliachak College N-08 180500 236500 1785400
134 Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya N-09 65000 24000 12000
135 Sukanta Mahavidyalaya N-10 677000 467000 435000
Kalipada Ghosh Tarai
136 Mahavidyalaya Q-02 58000 28500 30000
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
137 Mahavidyalaya Q-03 51500 3500 9000
Raiganj Surendranath
138 Mahavidyalaya Q-04 123000 256000 284000
139 Kaliyaganj College Q-05 534500 97000 122500
Saheed Nurul Islam
140 Mahavidyalaya Q-06 59000 15000 24000
141 Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya Q-07 61500 4000 19000
Sabang Sajanikanta
142 Mahavidyalaya Q-08 72500 26500 29000
Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta
143 Smriti Mahavidtyalaya Q-09 51500 9500 11000
Dr. A.P. J Abdul Kalam Govt.
144 College Q-10 0 174500 140000
145 Jamini Ror College R-01 0 0 63000
Baneswar Sarathibala
146 Mahavidyalaya R-02 0 0 62500
147 Sagar mahavidyalaya R-03 0 0 102000
148 Saheed Kshudiram College R-04 0 0 142000
Jamini Mazumdar Memorial
149 College R-05 0 0 88000
150 Netaji Subhas Mahavidyalaya R-06 0 0 123000
Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra
151 College R-07 0 0 328000
Subhas Chandra Bose
152 Centenary College R-08 0 0 69500
153 Seva Bharati Mahavidyalaya R-09 0 0 79000
154 Nabadwip Vidyasagar College R-10 0 0 76500
155 Plassey College S-01 0 0 132000
Jatindra-Rajendra
156 Mahavidyalaya S-02 0 0 77500
157 Dr. Meghnad Saha College S-03 0 0 121500
Asannagar Madan Mohan
158 Tarkalankar College S-04 0 0 58000
41091924
Annexure-29
 Annexure-30
Ongoing Research Project of the faculties (2021 – 2022)
Name of the Sl.No. Name of the Title Funded by
School Faculty NSOU
Amount
(Rs./-)
1 Dr. Biraj Kanti Assessing Spatio-Temporal Transformation and Vulnerability 1,10,000/-
Mondal of the Eco-Geomorphic Milieu of Indian Sundarban: A
Geospatial Approach
2 Dr. Anirban Developing Digital Museum of Zoological Specimens for 1, 20,000/-
Ghosh Virtual Learning
3 Dr. Bibhas Guha Virtual laboratory: in search of model based approach on a 1, 20,000/-
vertebrate (fish) model
School of 4 Dr. Puspal Exploration of Environment Sensitivity of Twisted 1,10,000/-
Sciences Mukherjee Intramolecular Charge Transfer Class of Dyes for Potential
Application in Amyloid Fibril Detection
5 Dr. Sanjay Roy Discipline Specific project on Chemistry: title of the proposed
project: “Measurement of solubility and salvation 1,20,000/-
thermodynamics of pharmaceutically important biomolecules in
mixed solvent systems by experimental and theoretical
modeling”
6 Dr. Sintu Ganai Development and Photophysical Study of Coumarin-Based 1,10,000/-
Fluorescent Probes for Biosensing Applications
7 D Dr. Ushnish An investigation of some combinatorial and external properties 1,10,000/-
Sarkar of radio k-coloring problem of graphs

8 Mr. Chandan An investigation of some geometrical and topological 1,10,000/-

kumar properties of Ricci solution in a manifold.
Mondal
9 Mr. Sandip Das Isolation of exopolysaccharide (a natural biopolymer) 1,10,000/-
producing legume nodulating bacteria from different
 agroclimatic regions of West Bengal and physic-chemical
analysis of the biopolymer.
10 Arijit Ghosh Building Capacity for designing Risk reporting as a 1,10,000/-
Curriculum the Aspiring Journalists
11 Dr. Anamika Das (A Comparative Study on Holmes, Poirot and Byomkes) 1,10,000/-
12 Dr. Manan Bengal Partition in Oral Narrative and Mapping Micro 1,50,000/-
School of Kumar narratives in Five Districts of West Bengal (An Open
Humanities Mandal University initiative under Bengal Partition Repository Project
4th Phase)
13 Dr. Md Intaj Ali The State of the Discipline: Decolonizing English Literature 1,10,000/-
Studies
14 Dr. Srideep Humanities Studies in a Post-Pandemic Spectrum 1,20,000/-
Mukherjee
15 Dr. Sumana Survey of Online Learning in English as Second Language at 1,10,000/-
Bandyopadhyay School Level

16 Smt. Antara Development of MOOC on Learning the Management of 1,10,000/-

Choudhury Children with Learning Disabilities.
17 Dr. Papiya The Mind Space of Teachers in the Context of Blended 1,10,000/-
Upadhyay Learning (BL) at Higher Education Level
School of 18 Dr. Parimal Impact of ICT Support on the tribal Learners of Netaji Subhas 1,10,000/-
Education Sarkar Open University
19 Shri Prabir Development of MOOC on Learning the Management of 1,10,000/-
Naskar Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)’
20 Debajit Goswami Assessment of the Central and State Government sponsored
Health cover policies: A Study on the inhabitants of 1,10,000/-
informal housing and slums in Kolkata and Jalpaiguri.
School of 21 Dr. Ritu Mathur Women Learners in History Programmes: A Case Study of 1,25,000/-
Social (Mitra) NSOU
Sciences
22 Dr. Anirban “Research & Publication Ethics” – Development of MOOCs 1, 48,750/-
Ghosh
 “Designing a Model on Information Literacy of Stakeholders
23 Anamika Das of Distance Education and its Role in Instructional 1,10,000/-
Outcome: With Special Reference to LIS Education”
Availability and Accessibility of Resources for LGBTQIA+
24 Dr. Barnali Roy Community in higher Education: In Special Reference to 1,10,000/-
Choudhury University Libraries in west Bengal.
25 “The Health Status of Rural Women & Role of the service
Kasturi Sinha providers in the enhancement of the Health care services: 1,10,000/-
School of Ghosh An exploratory study in the selected district of West
Professional Bengal”
Studies 26 Monojit Garai Effectiveness of role of Adolescent Friendly Health Counsellor
(Anwesha Counsellor) in contributing well-being of 1,10,000/-
Adolescents: A Study in Birbhum District of West Bengal.
27 Mrs. Priyanthi Bargaining Power and Decision-Making Abilities of Women: 1,10,000/-
Bagchi A Study in Hooghly District in West Bengal
28 Shri Sudarshan Effectiveness of Commerce Proggramme in ODL Mode: A 1, 10,000/-
Roy Study among the Learners of NSOU

Ongoing Research Project funded by external agency

Sl. No. Name of the Faculty Title Funding Agency
1 Dr. Anirban Ghosh MOOCs for Mobilising Higher Education in India: Asin Association of
A Case Study of Netaji Subhas Open University, Open Universities
West Bengal and Uttarakhand Open University USD5000/-
Uttarakhand
(2020-22)
2 Dr. Srabanti Choudhury Understanding social empowerment among the ICSSR, India
young adolescent women in Malda district of Rs.30,000/-
Bengal with special reference to Beti Bachao &
Beti Padao programme (2019-21)
3 Dr. Biraj Kanti Mandal Comparative assessment of the impact of climate ICSSR India and MOST
change on the coastal areas of India and Taiwan (Ministry of Technology),
using geospatial technology (2022-23) Taiwan
Rs. 11, 93,250/-
 Annexure-31
Important Academic Collaboration:
1. MOU with Bangladesh Open University (2018-19)
2. MOU with The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge (2018-
19)
3. MOU with CEMCA for developing FDP-MOOC (2020-21)
4. MoU with Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) (2020-21)
5. MoU with The George Telegraph Training Institute (GTTI) (2020-21)
6. MOU with CEMCA for offering FDP-MOOC for SWAYAM (1st Cycle) (2020-21)
7. MoU with Odisha State Open University (OSOU) (2020-21)
8. MoU with Enterprise Development Institute (EDI) (2020-21)
9. MOU with Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) for
Implementation of Blended Learning HIEs in WB (2020-21)
10. MOU with CEMCA for offering FDP-MOOC for SWAYAM (2nd & 3rd Cycle) (2021-22)
11. MOU with CEMCA for developmmet of MOOC on Neurodiversity (2021-22)
12. MoU with Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) (2021-22)
13. MOU with CEMCA for Understanding Neurodiversity (2021-22)
14. MOU with National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities
(Divyangjan) (NIEPVD) (2021-22)
 Annexure-32

U-0578-2020
This is to certify that Hillol Ghosh of Netaji Subhash Open University,
Kolkata has successfully uploaded the data of All India Survey on Higher
Education(AISHE) 2020-2021.

20/02/2022
 NETAJI SUBHAS OPEN UNIVERSITY
DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700 064
Email: registrar@wbnsou.ac.in; Ph: (033) 4066-3220

Sl Particulars Required Existing

No
1 Developed Land 5 acre 26.878 acre

2 Core Staff Professor-5 Professor-19

Asso. Prof. -5 Asso. Prof. -34
Asst. Prof. -20 Asst. Prof. -34
3 Buildings
a. Administrative 4000 sq. mt. 19,992.15 sq. mt.
b. Academic 3000 sq. mt. 13,386.12 sq mt.
c. Material storage and 2000 sq. mt. 2060.12 sq. mt.
distribution
d. Studios with auxiliary 2000 sq. mt. 1717.235 sq. mt.
accommodation
4 Faculty Gust House Yes Yes
5 Quarter for essential staff Yes Yes
6 Computer System with video Yes Yes
conferencing facilities
7 Book and Journals 20 lakhs Rs. 94,31,334/-

8 Infrastructure Facilities 1 lakh / SC Rs. 2,60,075/-

(Average)

Details of Studio 3(d)

1. HQ and SoE Studio 221.64

2. HQ Seminar and Board Room 223
3. HQ 7th Floor 300
4. Kalyani RC 1st Floor 206.255
5. Kalyani RC Smart Class Rooms and VC 319.17
6. Durgapur VC and Seminar Room 184
7. Jalpaiguri VC and Seminar Room 200
8. SPS Smart Class Room Kalyani 63.17

Total 1717.235 Sq. mtr.

 NETAJI SUBHAS OPEN UNIVERSITY
DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700 064
Email: registrar@wbnsou.ac.in; Ph: (033) 4066-3220

Summary of the infrastructure and human resources of the University as on date

Sl Particulars Particulars
No
1 Developed Land 26.878 acre

2 Core Staff Professor-19

Associate Professor -34
Assistant Professor -34
3 Buildings
a. Administrative 19,992.15 sq.mt.
b. Academic 13,386.12 sq.mt.
c. Material storage and 2060.12 sq.mt.
distribution
d. Studios with auxiliary 1717.235 sq.mt.
accommodation
4 Faculty Gust House Yes
5 Quarter for essential staff Yes
6 Computer System with video Yes
conferencing facilities
7 Book and Journals Rs.94,31,334/-

8 Infrastructure Facilities for LSCs Rs.2,60,075/- (Average)