Online BLIS from NSOU 2026: Eligibility, Fee and Duration
Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) offers the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) programme under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. For the July 2026 academic session, online applications were open from 25 July 2026 to 25 September 2026. Applicants must complete mandatory UGC-DEB ID verification on the university admission portal by 05 October 2026.
Key facts
| Programme | Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) |
|---|---|
| Mode of Study | Open and Distance Learning (ODL) |
| Academic Session | July 2026 (Academic Year 2026–2027) |
| Application Deadline | 25 September 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 29 September 2026 (04:00 PM) |
| UGC-DEB ID Verification Deadline | 05 October 2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Enrollment Certificate Printing | 09 October 2026 to 12 October 2026 |
BLIS Admission Schedule for July 2026 Session
Online submission of application forms for admission to the BLIS programme for the July 2026 session began on 25 July 2026. The university extended the initial deadlines twice through official notifications.
NSOU BLIS Admission Dates for July 2026 Session
| Event | Extended Deadline |
|---|---|
| Online Application Submission | 25 September 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Document Uploading | 26 September 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Re-send for Review by Applicants | 27 September 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Online Fee Payment | 29 September 2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Offline Fee Payment via Indian Bank Challan | 29 September 2026 (Banking hours) |
| Mandatory UGC-DEB ID Submission & Verification | 05 October 2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Printing of Provisional Enrollment Certificate & SLM Token | 09 October 2026 (10:00 AM) to 12 October 2026 (09:00 PM) |
BLIS Programme Eligibility Criteria and Duration
The BLIS programme is conducted in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode at NSOU.
NSOU has not published the specific eligibility marks, entry qualifications, or programme duration for BLIS in the available portal notices as of 02 October 2026.
Fees and Payment Methods for BLIS Admission
Applicants could pay their admission fees either online through the university payment gateway or offline using a generated bank challan at Indian Bank during banking hours.
NSOU has not published the exact fee amount for the BLIS programme in the available portal notifications as of 02 October 2026.
Mandatory UGC-DEB ID Requirement and Application Steps
As per directives from UGC-DEB, creating and verifying a DEB ID is mandatory for all students seeking admission to distance education programmes at NSOU.
- Obtain a DEB ID from the official UGC-DEB portal.
- Fill out and submit the online application form on the NSOU PG and BLIS portal.
- Upload required scanned documents within the specified deadline.
- Pay admission fees online or offline via Indian Bank challan.
- Submit and verify the DEB ID on the university admission portal by 05 October 2026 (04:00 PM). Applications without verified DEB IDs will be rejected.
- Print the Provisional Enrollment Certificate and Token of SLMs from the admission portal between 09 October 2026 (10:00 AM) and 12 October 2026 (09:00 PM).
Learners’ Facilitation Centres Technical Assistance
NSOU has established Learners’ Facilitation Centres (LFC) at its three Regional Centres and University Headquarters.
Eligible applicants encountering technical difficulties during online admission form submission can visit their nearest LFC for technical support.
Important NSOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Submit online application for BLIS admission | pg.wbnsouadmissions.com |
| Access PG and BLIS portal homepage | pg.wbnsouadmissions.com |
Official documents (PDF)
- 17.08.2026: PG & BLIS ADMISSION: Notification for PG and BLIS Admission (2026-27) DATE EXTENSION… PDF — First extension notice for PG and BLIS July 2026 admissions
- View — PG Post Graduate & BLIS Admission 2026 PDF — Second extension notice for PG and BLIS July 2026 admissions
- View — PG Post Graduate & BLIS Admission 2026 PDF — Prospectus for PG and BLIS programmes Academic Year 2026-2027
Frequently asked questions
Is a UGC-DEB ID mandatory for BLIS admission at NSOU?
Yes, UGC-DEB directives require all distance learning applicants to create a DEB ID. Applicants must submit and verify their DEB ID on the NSOU admission portal by 05 October 2026 (04:00 PM) to avoid rejection.
What were the application dates for NSOU BLIS July 2026 session?
Online applications for BLIS opened on 25 July 2026 and closed on 25 September 2026 at 06:00 PM after date extensions.
What was the last date to pay BLIS admission fees for July 2026?
Both online fee payment and offline fee payment via Indian Bank challan were accepted up to 29 September 2026 at 04:00 PM.
When can admitted BLIS students print their Enrollment Certificates?
Students can print their Provisional Enrollment Certificate and Token of SLMs from 09 October 2026 (10:00 AM) to 12 October 2026 (09:00 PM).
Where can applicants get technical support for NSOU BLIS online submission?
Applicants can visit the Learners’ Facilitation Centres (LFC) set up at the three NSOU Regional Centres and University Headquarters for technical assistance.
Could BLIS admission fees be paid offline?
Yes, offline fee payment was accepted through bank challan at Indian Bank during banking hours up to 29 September 2026.
Sources
Written from the official NSOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- PG & BLIS Admission pg.wbnsouadmissions.com
- PG Post Graduate & BLIS Admission 2026 pg.wbnsouadmissions.com
- 17.08.2026: PG & BLIS ADMISSION: Notification for PG and BLIS… www.wbnsou.ac.in/…/20260817_PG_BLIS_admission_date_extentio
- View — PG Post Graduate & BLIS Admission 2026 pg.wbnsouadmissions.com/…/20260909_NSOU_PG_BLIS_AD_Admission_EXTEN