NSOU B.Sc 2026: Eligibility, Fee, Duration and Syllabus
Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) offers Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) B.Sc. (Honours) programmes in Mathematics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Geography for the Academic Year 2026-2027 through Open Distance Learning (ODL) mode. Applicants must obtain a mandatory DEB ID by 05 October 2026 to complete admission formalities. The application period for AY 2026-2027 was from 24 July 2026 to 25 September 2026.
Key facts
| Programme Type | Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) B.Sc. (Honours) |
|---|---|
| Mode of Study | Open Distance Learning (ODL) |
| Academic Year | 2026-2027 |
| Application Start Date | 24 July 2026 (10:00 A.M.) |
| Application End Date | 25 September 2026 (06:00 P.M.) |
| Mandatory DEB ID Deadline | 05 October 2026 (04:00 P.M.) |
| B.Sc. Mathematics Eligibility | Studied Mathematics in Higher Secondary level |
| Programme Duration | 4 Years (8 Semesters) |
B.Sc. (Honours) Programmes Offered for AY 2026-2027
Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) offers several Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) B.Sc. (Honours) programmes for the Academic Year 2026-2027 through Open Distance Learning (ODL) mode, structured under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
B.Sc. (Honours) Programmes Available for AY 2026-2027
| Programme Code | Programme Name |
|---|---|
| NMT | B.Sc. in Mathematics (Hons.) |
| NCH | B.Sc. in Chemistry (Hons.) |
| NZO | B.Sc. in Zoology (Hons.) |
| NBT | B.Sc. in Botany (Hons.) |
| NGR | B.Sc. in Geography (Hons.) |
Eligibility Criteria
For admission to the B.Sc. Mathematics (Honours) programme, applicants must have studied Mathematics at the Higher Secondary level from any recognised board.
NSOU has not published specific eligibility criteria regarding minimum marks or percentages for B.Sc. (Honours) programmes for the Academic Year 2026-2027 as of 03 October 2026.
Programme Duration
The B.Sc. (Honours) programmes are Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) programmes, structured under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The full Honours degree is completed over four years (eight semesters).
Learners have multiple exit options during the programme:
Total marks for each course are calculated based on 20% of the marks obtained in the assignment and 80% of the marks obtained in the term-end examination.
- After 1st Year: UG Certificate in the respective subject.
- After 2nd Year: UG Diploma in the respective subject.
- After 3rd Year: UG Degree Programme in the respective subject.
- After 4th Year: UG Degree Honours in the respective subject.
Admission Process and Important Dates for AY 2026-2027
Online application for the Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) Programme for the Academic Year 2026-2027 is conducted through the university’s admission portal.
As per directives of UGC-DEB, obtaining a DEB ID is mandatory to pursue a programme under Open and Distance Learning mode. Applicants are required to get their DEB ID from the UGC-DEB portal and verify it through the NSOU admission portal after payment of fees. Applications will be rejected if the DEB ID is not provided and verified by the specified deadline.
- Obtain a DEB ID from the UGC-DEB portal (deb.ugc.ac.in/StudentDEBId).
- Submit the online application form via the FYUG Admission Portal.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fees online or offline through a Bank Challan at Indian Bank.
- Provide and verify the DEB ID through the admission portal.
- Print the Provisional Enrollment Certificate and Token of Self-Learning Materials (SLMs).
Important Dates for FYUG Admission, AY 2026-2027
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application System Available | 24.07.2026 (10:00 A.M.) to 25.09.2026 (06:00 P.M.) |
| Document Uploading | 24.07.2026 (10:00 A.M.) to 26.09.2026 (06:00 P.M.) |
| Re-send for Review of Application by Applicants (if required) | 24.07.2026 (10:00 A.M.) to 27.09.2026 (06:00 P.M.) |
| Online Fees Payment | 24.07.2026 (10:00 A.M.) to 29.09.2026 (04:00 P.M.) |
| Offline Fees Payment through Bank Challan at Indian Bank | 28.07.2026 to 29.09.2026 (Banking hours) |
| DEB ID Provision and Verification Deadline | 05.10.2026 (04:00 P.M.) |
| Printing of Provisional Enrollment Certificate & Token of SLMs | 09.10.2026 (04:00 P.M.) to 12.10.2026 (09:00 P.M.) |
Programme Fees
NSOU has not published the specific fee amounts for the B.Sc. (Honours) programmes for the Academic Year 2026-2027 as of 03 October 2026.
B.Sc. Mathematics (Honours) Syllabus Structure (NMT)
The B.Sc. in Mathematics (Honours) programme (NMT) follows the Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) Course Structure under NEP 2020. The curriculum includes Discipline Specific Core (DSC) courses, Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) courses, Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AEC), Value Added Courses (VAC), and Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC).
For AEC-01, learners choose between Bengali (5AE-BG-01) or English (5AE-EG-01). Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC) and other Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) courses are chosen from a list of options provided in the curriculum.
Total marks for each course are calculated based on 20% of the marks obtained in the assignment and 80% of the marks obtained in the term-end examination.
Example Courses for B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons) – Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Type | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5CC-MT-01 | Algebra | DSC-01 Theory | 100 |
| 5CC-MT-02 | Analytical Geometry | DSC-02 Theory | 100 |
| MDC-1 | (Choice from list) | MDC-01 Theory | 100 |
| 5AE-BG-01 | Bengali | AEC-01 Theory | 100 |
| 5VA-ES-01 | Environmental Studies | VAC-01 Theory | 100 |
| NSE-MT-01 | Logic and Sets | SEC-01 Theory | 100 |
| NEC-EC-02 | Principles of Economics | DSE-02 Theory | 100 |
B.Sc. Chemistry (Honours) Syllabus Structure (NCH)
The B.Sc. in Chemistry (Honours) programme (NCH) follows the Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) Course Structure under NEP 2020. The curriculum includes Discipline Specific Core (DSC) courses, Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) courses, Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AEC), Value Added Courses (VAC), and Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC).
For AEC-01, learners choose between Bengali (5AE-BG-01) or English (5AE-EG-01). Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC) and other Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) courses are chosen from a list of options provided in the curriculum.
Total marks for each course are calculated based on 20% of the marks obtained in the assignment and 80% of the marks obtained in the term-end examination.
Example Courses for B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons) – Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Type | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5CC-CH-01 | Inorganic Chemistry – I | DSC-01 Theory | 100 |
| 5CC-CH-02 | Practical Paper–I | DSC-01 Practical | 100 |
| MDC-1 | (Choice from list) | MDC-01 Theory | 100 |
| 5AE-BG-01 | Bengali | AEC-01 Theory | 100 |
| 5VA-ES-01 | Environmental Studies | VAC-01 Theory | 100 |
| NSE-CH-01 | Basic Analytical Chemistry | SEC-01 Theory | 100 |
| NEC-MT-02 | Introduction to Calculus | DSE-02 Theory | 100 |
B.Sc. Botany (Honours) Syllabus Structure (NBT)
The B.Sc. in Botany (Honours) programme (NBT) follows the Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) Course Structure under NEP 2020. The curriculum includes Discipline Specific Core (DSC) courses, Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) courses, Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AEC), Value Added Courses (VAC), and Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC).
For AEC-01, learners choose between Bengali (5AE-BG-01) or English (5AE-EG-01). Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC) and other Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) courses are chosen from a list of options provided in the curriculum.
Total marks for each course are calculated based on 20% of the marks obtained in the assignment and 80% of the marks obtained in the term-end examination.
Example Courses for B.Sc. Botany (Hons) – Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Type | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5CC-BT-01 | Plant Ecology and Phytogeography | DSC-01 Theory | 100 |
| 5CC-BT-02 | Plant Ecology and Phytogeography | DSC-01 Practical | 100 |
| MDC-1 | (Choice from list) | MDC-01 Theory | 100 |
| 5AE-BG-01 | Bengali | AEC-01 Theory | 100 |
| 5VA-ES-01 | Environmental Studies | VAC-01 Theory | 100 |
| NSE-BT-01 | Medicinal Botany | SEC-01 Theory | 100 |
| NEC-ZO-02 | Aquatic Biology and Economic Zoology | DSE-02 Theory | 100 |
Important NSOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Apply for FYUG programmes | ug.wbnsouadmissions.com |
Official documents (PDF)
- B.Sc PDF — B.Sc. in Mathematics (Hons.) (NMT) Course Structure
- B.Sc PDF — B.Sc. in Chemistry (Hons.) (NCH) Course Structure
- B.Sc PDF — B.Sc. in Botany (Hons.) (NBT) Course Structure
- B.Sc PDF — B.Sc. in Zoology (Hons.) (NZO) Course Structure
Frequently asked questions
What B.Sc. (Honours) programmes does NSOU offer for AY 2026-2027?
For the Academic Year 2026-2027, NSOU offers B.Sc. (Honours) programmes in Mathematics (NMT), Chemistry (NCH), Zoology (NZO), Botany (NBT), and Geography (NGR).
What is the duration of the NSOU B.Sc. (Honours) programmes?
The B.Sc. (Honours) programmes at NSOU are Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) programmes, structured under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
What is the eligibility for B.Sc. Mathematics (Honours) at NSOU?
For the B.Sc. Mathematics (Honours) programme, applicants must have studied Mathematics at the Higher Secondary level from any recognised board.
Is a DEB ID mandatory for NSOU B.Sc. admission for AY 2026-2027?
Yes, obtaining a DEB ID from the UGC-DEB portal is mandatory for all applicants pursuing programmes in Open and Distance Learning mode. The DEB ID must be provided and verified by 05 October 2026 (04:00 P.M.).
What were the application dates for NSOU B.Sc. (Honours) for AY 2026-2027?
The online application system for FYUG programmes for AY 2026-2027 was available from 24 July 2026 (10:00 A.M.) to 25 September 2026 (06:00 P.M.).
Can I exit the NSOU B.Sc. (Honours) programme before completing four years?
Yes, the programme offers multiple exit options. You can exit with a UG Certificate after the 1st year, a UG Diploma after the 2nd year, or a UG Degree Programme after the 3rd year.
Does NSOU offer Chemistry Honours without Physics as a mandatory subject?
Yes, the B.Sc. in Chemistry (Honours) programme (NCH) lists Mathematics as a prefixed minor. Other Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) options include Botany, Zoology, and Geography, with no mandatory Physics requirement mentioned in the curriculum structure.
Sources
Written from the official NSOU pages and documents below, as read on 3 October 2026.
- 10_PPR_BSC_MATHEMATICS.pdf wbnsou.ac.in/…/10_PPR_BSC_MATHEMATICS.pdf
- FYUG Under Graduate Admission 2026 ug.wbnsouadmissions.com
- B.Sc. in Mathematics (Hons.) (NMT) wbnsou.ac.in/…/10_UG_Course_Curriculum_NMT.pdf
- B.Sc. in Chemistry (Hons.) (NCH) wbnsou.ac.in/…/11_UG_Course_Curriculum_NCH.pdf
- B.Sc. in Botany (Hons.) (NBT) wbnsou.ac.in/…/12_UG_Course_Curriculum_NBT.pdf