NSOU Term-End Examination 2026: Rules and Preparation
Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) conducts Term-End Examinations (TEE) for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and professional programs. As of October 2026, exam schedules, admit card download notices, practical examination form submission deadlines, and result notifications have been issued across multiple academic sessions.
Key facts
| Latest Result Published | MSW (PGSW) PG TEE December 2024 |
|---|---|
| FYUG Practical Form Submission | 2nd Phase Re-opened on 28.09.2026 |
| Admit Cards Issued | ADEL, ADPR, ADJMC, B.Ed., M.Ed. |
| MBA Assignment Portal | Re-opened on 01.10.2026 for Dec 2024 Sem-II |
| Study Mode | Open and Distance Learning (SIMs + ICT) |
Term-End Examination Schedules and Timetables
NSOU publishes session-wise timetables for theory and practical examinations on its official web portal. Learners can view schedules published on the NSOU examination notices page to confirm dates and examination centers.
Recent TEE Examination Schedules (Published September-October 2026)
| Programme / Course | Examination Event / Session | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | TEE December 2024 (Semester-II) | 21.09.2026 |
| B.Ed. Special Education-ODL | TEE Dec 2024 / Mar 2025 / Dec 2025 / June 2025 / Sep 2025 / June 2026 (Theory) | 14.09.2026 |
| M.Ed. Special Education | TEE Dec 2024 / Mar 2025 / Dec 2025 / June 2025 / Sep 2025 / June 2026 (Theory) | 14.09.2026 |
| Advance Diploma (ADELT, ADJMC, ADPR) | TEE December 2024 | 14.09.2026 |
| B.Ed. & M.Ed. Special Education | TEE December 2025 & June 2026 (Practical) | 01.10.2026 |
Admit Card Downloading Rules and Notices
Admit cards for NSOU Term-End Examinations are issued online prior to the commencement of theory or practical exams. Examinees must download and print their admit cards before entering the examination hall.
- Advance Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (ADJMC) TEE Dec-2024 admit cards were made available via the ADJMC admit card download page on 17.09.2026.
- Advance Diploma in English Language Teaching (ADEL) and Public Relations and Advertising (ADPR) TEE Dec-2024 admit cards were released on 17.09.2026.
- Notices for downloading admit cards for M.Ed. and B.Ed. TEE cycles were released on 17.09.2026.
Examination Form Submission and Assignment Portal Re-opening
Submission of the examination form is mandatory to appear in any NSOU Term-End Examination. In addition, internal assignments must be submitted online within prescribed windows.
- Examination Form for FYUG and UGDP (CBCS) TEE (Practical) Dec-2026 second phase re-opened on 28.09.2026.
- Online assignment submission for MBA TEE December 2024 (Semester-II) re-opened on 01.10.2026.
- Online marks transfer applications for Post Graduate TEE December 2024 and BLIS TEE December 2024 opened on 01.10.2026.
Question Paper Marks Pattern and Learning Materials
NSOU released the marks pattern for Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) Term-End (Theory) Examinations on 16.09.2026. Students should consult the official document on the FYUG marks pattern notice page to understand question structures.
In Open and Distance Learning (ODL), primary preparation relies on Self Instructional Materials (SIMs) written by subject experts and senior faculty. Learners receive both printed SIMs and ICT-enabled e-contents to assist independent study, supplemented by Personal Contact Programs (PCPs) for academic clarification.
TEE Result Publication and Verification
Term-End Examination results are announced program-wise through official notices. For instance, the result notice for Master of Social Work (PGSW) Post Graduate TEE December 2024 was published on 14.09.2026.
NSOU has not published specific dates for all upcoming 2026 session results on its site as of 02 October 2026. Students should check official notices periodically for updates regarding marksheets and grade cards.
Important NSOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| view FYUG theory examination marks pattern | www.wbnsou.ac.in/student_zone/examinations/examination_not |
| download ADJMC TEE December 2024 admit card | www.wbnsou.ac.in/student_zone/examinations/examination_not |
| check official university examination notices | www.wbnsou.ac.in/student_zone/examinations/examination_not |
| find contact details for university offices | wbnsou.ac.in/contact_us_Offices.shtml |
| view official staff contact directory | wbnsou.ac.in/contact_us_Directory.shtml |
Official documents (PDF)
- 14.09.2026: Examination Schedule of Master of Education (Special Education) Term-End (Theory) Examination December 2024/March… PDF — M.Ed. Special Education TEE Theory examination schedule PDF
- 14.09.2026: Examination Schedule of B.Ed PDF — B.Ed. Special Education TEE Theory examination schedule PDF
- 17.09.2026: M.Ed PDF — M.Ed. TEE admit card notice PDF
- 17.09.2026: B.Ed PDF — B.Ed. TEE admit card notice PDF
- 14.09.2026: Examination Schedule & Venue of Advance Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising TEE… PDF — Advance Diploma PR & Advertising TEE schedule PDF
- 14.09.2026: Examination Schedule & Venue of Advance Diploma in English Language Teaching TEE December,… PDF — Advance Diploma English Language Teaching schedule PDF
- 14.09.2026: Examination Schedule & Venue of Advance Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication TEE… PDF — Advance Diploma Journalism & Mass Communication schedule PDF
- 21.09.2026: Examination Schedule for MBA Term-End Examination, December 2024 (Semester-II). PDF — MBA TEE Dec 2024 Semester II schedule PDF
Frequently asked questions
What are the term-end exam (TEE) dates for NSOU?
Exam dates vary by program. For example, the schedule for MBA TEE December 2024 (Sem-II) was published on 21.09.2026, while B.Ed. and M.Ed. Special Education TEE theory schedules were published on 14.09.2026.
How do I get my NSOU admit card?
Admit cards are released online via official notices prior to examinations. Download notices for ADJMC, ADEL, ADPR, B.Ed., and M.Ed. TEE were released on 17.09.2026 on the examination notices portal.
How can I check NSOU results on the official website?
Results are published via dedicated notifications on the university portal. For example, the Master of Social Work (PGSW) PG TEE December 2024 result publication notice was released on 14.09.2026.
Are NSOU exams tougher than other college exams?
NSOU operates in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode where the primary onus of learning rests on the student using Self Instructional Materials (SIMs) and ICT support, rather than traditional classroom teaching.
When did the FYUG practical exam form submission re-open?
The second phase notice for re-opening examination form submission for FYUG and UGDP (CBCS) TEE (Practical) Dec-2026 was issued on 28.09.2026.
Where can I find the question paper marks pattern for FYUG theory exams?
The marks pattern notice for Four Year Undergraduate (FYUG) Term-End (Theory) Examinations was officially published on 16.09.2026 on the undergraduate examination notices board.
Sources
Written from the official NSOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- D-17.pdf wbnsou.ac.in/…/D-17.pdf
- NSOU – Examinations – Examination Notices – Post Graduate Programme wbnsou.ac.in/…/examination_notices_pg.shtml
- NSOU – Student Zone – Examinations wbnsou.ac.in/…/examinations.shtml
- 16.09.2026: Marks Patterns of Question Papers for Four Year Undergraduate… www.wbnsou.ac.in/…/examination_notices_bdp_2026.shtml
- 17.09.2026: Admit Card for ADJMC, TEE Dec-2024. www.wbnsou.ac.in/…/examination_notices_advance_diploma_2026
- Examination Notices www.wbnsou.ac.in/…/all_examination_notices_2026.shtml
- Directory wbnsou.ac.in/…/contact_us_Directory.shtml