NOU has extended the July 2026 admission deadline to September 21 for UG, PG, diploma and certificate programmes. Check the eligibility, fee structure, available courses and steps to complete the online application.
Good news, if you missed the earlier deadline, Bihar's only state open university has extended registration for its July 2026 academic session. Candidates eyeing undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, or certificate programmes in distance mode now have till September 21 to apply. Here's the complete breakdown of eligibility, fees, and the application process.
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Particular |
Details |
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Academic session |
July 2026 |
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Extended last date to apply |
September 21, 2026 |
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Application mode |
Online |
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Official website |
nou.ac.in |
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Admission portal |
nouadm.samarth.edu.in |
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Selection basis |
Merit in qualifying exam |
Did You Know?
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Admission at NOU is direct, based on your qualifying exam marks, there's no separate entrance test for most programmes. Here's a quick look at what's on offer:
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Programme Level |
Popular Courses |
Minimum Eligibility |
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Undergraduate |
BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, BLIS |
Class 12 pass from a recognised board |
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Postgraduate |
MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MCA, MJMC, MLIS |
Relevant bachelor's degree |
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Diploma & Certificate |
Multiple subject-wise programmes |
Varies by programme (Class 10 or Class 12) |
Along with the programme fee, candidates also need to pay a separate application/registration fee, generally around ₹600 for general category and ₹400 for reserved category applicants. Exact fee details for each programme are listed on the official admission portal and should be verified there before you proceed, since fee structures can be revised between sessions.
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