Distance MSW from NSOU 2026: Eligibility, Fee and Duration
Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) offers the Master of Social Work (MSW) programme in distance mode. For the July 2026 admission session, online applications were accepted until 25 September 2026, with mandatory UGC-DEB ID verification required by 05 October 2026. Academic delivery includes Sunday Personal Contact Programmes (PCP) and practical Field Work workshops.
Key facts
| Programme | Master of Social Work (MSW / PGSW) |
|---|---|
| Mode of Study | Open and Distance Learning (ODL) |
| July 2026 Application Window | 25.07.2026 to 25.09.2026 |
| July 2026 Fee Payment Deadline | 29.09.2026 |
| DEB ID Verification Last Date | 05.10.2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Enrollment Certificate Printing | 09.10.2026 to 12.10.2026 |
PG Admission Procedure and Dates for July 2026 Session
Applicants seeking admission to Post Graduate programmes, including Master of Social Work (MSW), for the July 2026 session submit their forms through the NSOU PG admission portal. As per UGC-DEB guidelines, obtaining and verifying a DEB ID from deb.ugc.ac.in is compulsory for all distance learners.
- Fill out the online application form on the PG admission portal between 25.07.2026 and 25.09.2026 (up to 06:00 PM).
- Upload required documents between 25.07.2026 and 26.09.2026 (up to 06:00 PM).
- Re-send application for review if required between 25.07.2026 and 27.09.2026 (up to 06:00 PM).
- Pay admission fees online or offline via Indian Bank challan between 25.07.2026 and 29.09.2026.
- Create and verify the DEB ID on the university admission portal by 05.10.2026 (04:00 PM).
- Print the Provisional Enrollment Certificate and Token of SLMs from 09.10.2026 (10:00 AM) to 12.10.2026 (09:00 PM).
MSW Eligibility Rules and Fee Details
NSOU has not published specific eligibility mark percentages or course fee amounts for the MSW programme on its site as of 02 October 2026.
Applicants requiring technical assistance with online forms or DEB ID verification can visit Learners’ Facilitation Centres (LFC) set up at the university headquarters and regional centres.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP) for MSW Part-II
Personal Contact Programmes (PCP) for MSW Part-II (January 2024 batch) cover Paper XIV and Paper XV. According to the MSW Part II PCP schedule, classes commence on 06/09/2026 across six scheduled Sundays: 06/09/2026, 13/09/2026, 20/09/2026, 27/09/2026, 04/10/2026, and 11/10/2026.
Classes are held in two sessions: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (1st half) and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM (2nd half).
MSW Part-II PCP Centres and Associated Study Centres
| PCP Centre | Address | Allotted Learner Study Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Burdwan Raj College | Aftab House, PO & Dist- Burdwan, Pin 713104 | Burdwan Raj College (C-01), Banwarilal Bhalotia College (C-02), Govt General Degree College Kalna (K-10), Trivenidevi Bhalotia College (L-07), Kalna College (I-08), Katwa College (G-06), Michael Madhusudan Memorial College (M-02), Netaji Mahavidyalaya (C-06), Ramananda College (J-09), Durgapur Govt College (I-06), Mankar College (G-05), Memari College (N-04), Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya (Q-09), Serampore Girls College (T-01) |
| Basanti Devi College | 147B, Rash Behari Avenue, Kolkata – 700029 | Bidhan Nagar Govt College (I-09), Al-Ameen Memorial Minority College (J-06), Basanti Devi College (A-02), Surendranath Evening College (A-06), Tangrakhali Bankim Sardar College (G-10), Behala College (B-08), South Calcutta Girls College (H-10), Goenka College (A-05), Shyama Prasad College (J-07), Kidderpore College (E-07), Women’s Christian College (J-05), Raidighi College (M-06), Vivekananda College for Women (E-05), Gour Mohan Sachin Mondal Mahavidyalaya (F-10), Fakir Chand College (B-05), Bhangar Mahavidyalaya (J-03), Baruipur College (C-09), Gurudas College (A-03), Sonarpur College (B-09), Sagar Mahavidyalaya (R-03), Gurudas College of Commerce (A-10) |
| Cooch Behar College | Cooch Behar | Cooch Behar College (F-03), Dewanta Mahavidyalaya (N-09), Sitalkuchi College (J-08), Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya (M-01), Saheed Kshudiram College (R-04), Raiganj College (E-02), Birpara College Study Centre (K-06), Alipurduar Mahila Mahavidyalaya (K-04), Nani Bhattacharya Smarak Mahavidyalaya (K-03) |
Field Work Workshop for MSW Part-I
The Department of Social Work under the School of Professional Studies conducts compulsory practical field work workshops. As per the MSW Part I Field Work Workshop notice, a workshop for Paper-VIII is scheduled for MSW Part-I learners (January & July 2025 batch) under the Jalpaiguri Regional Centre.
The workshop takes place on 08/10/2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Jalpaiguri Regional Centre, NSOU, conducted by Dr. Monojit Garai, Assistant Professor of Social Work.
Term-End Examination Results and PG Renewal
NSOU declared the official result for the Master of Social Work (PGSW) Post Graduate Term-End Examination, December 2024 session, on 14.09.2026.
Continuing PG learners complete course re-enrollment through the Online Post Graduate (PG) Renewal Notice 2024 (2nd Phase), released on 24.09.2026.
Important NSOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Apply for PG admissions online | pg.wbnsouadmissions.com |
| Check merit lists and general instructions | www.wbnsou.ac.in/student_zone/admissions/merit-waiting_lis |
Official documents (PDF)
- 07.09.2026: PCP Schedule for MSW Paper-XIV & XV, 2nd Year, January 2024 Batch. PDF — PCP schedule for MSW Part II January 2024 batch
- 29.09.2026: REVISED Notice for Workshop on Field Work (Paper-VIII) for MSW Part-I (Batch: Jan-July… PDF — Revised Field Work Workshop notice for MSW Part I
- https://www.wbnsou.ac.in/online_ser vices/SLM/PG/MSW-10.pdf PDF — Self Learning Material for MSW Paper 10
Frequently asked questions
What is the application schedule for NSOU PG admission July 2026 session?
Online applications on the PG portal opened on 25.07.2026 and closed on 25.09.2026. Document uploading was permitted until 26.09.2026, and fee payments were collected through 29.09.2026.
Is a DEB ID mandatory for MSW admission at NSOU?
Yes, UGC-DEB directives make getting a DEB ID from deb.ugc.ac.in mandatory for ODL programmes. Applicants must submit and verify their DEB ID on the university admission portal by 05.10.2026 (04:00 PM) to prevent application rejection.
When are MSW 2nd Year PCP classes conducted?
For the January 2024 batch, MSW 2nd Year PCP sessions for Papers XIV and XV run on six Sundays starting 06/09/2026 and ending 11/10/2026. Classes run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Where is the MSW Part-I Field Work Workshop held for Jalpaiguri RC learners?
The Paper-VIII Field Work Workshop for MSW Part-I (January & July 2025 batch) under Jalpaiguri Regional Centre is held at Jalpaiguri Regional Centre on 08/10/2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
When were the MSW December 2024 TEE results published?
NSOU published the Master of Social Work (PGSW) result for the Post Graduate Term-End Examination (December 2024) on 14.09.2026.
Has NSOU published the MSW course fees on its portal?
NSOU has not published specific programme fee amounts for MSW in its available portal notices as of 02 October 2026. All fee payments for the July 2026 PG admission session concluded on 29.09.2026.
Sources
Written from the official NSOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- FYUG Under Graduate Admission 2026 ug.wbnsouadmissions.com
- PG Post Graduate & BLIS Admission 2026 pg.wbnsouadmissions.com
- 23.09.2026: Provisional Merit List and General Instruction for Counseling for… www.wbnsou.ac.in/…/merit-waiting_list_2026.shtml
- 07.09.2026: PCP Schedule for MSW Paper-XIV & XV, 2nd Year,… www.wbnsou.ac.in/…/20260907_MSW_PCP_Schedule_Paper_XIV_XV_J
- 29.09.2026: REVISED Notice for Workshop on Field Work (Paper-VIII) for… sps.wbnsou.ac.in/…/20260929_Revised_Notice_Workshop_on_Fiel