Is an entrance exam required for NOU admission 2026?

Most NOU programmes do not require an entrance exam. B.Ed requires a valid Bihar B.Ed CET rank. PhD admissions need an NOU entrance test. NET, JRF, SET, and GATE holders are exempt from the PhD test.

What is the minimum eligibility for NOU UG admission?

Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. There is no minimum percentage cut-off for most UG programmes at NOU.

What is the NOU application fee for 2026?

The application fee is INR 400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. General, OBC, and EWS candidates pay INR 600. The fee is paid online at the time of form submission.

Does NOU offer any scholarship or fee waiver?

Yes. All female students receive a 25% concession on course fees. Bihar SC/ST and OBC students can access post-matric scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal. UGC fellowships are available for eligible PhD candidates.

What is the fee for B.Ed at NOU?

The B.Ed programme costs INR 32,000 per year at NOU. The total for the 2-year programme is INR 64,000. Female students get a 25% concession on this amount.

How does NOU B.Ed admission work?

B.Ed admission is through Bihar B.Ed CET, conducted by BRABU. After results, candidates register for counselling at cetbed.ucanapply.com. Seats are allotted in two rounds. NOU is one of the nine participating colleges in the centralised process.

What is the last date for NOU PhD admission 2026?

The last date for NOU PhD Admission 2026 is 30 July 2026. A Masters degree with at least 55% marks is required. NET, JRF, SET, and GATE holders are exempt from the NOU entrance test.

Is NOU recognised by UGC?

Yes. NOU is recognised by UGC-DEB for offering programmes in Open and Distance Learning mode. Degrees from NOU are valid for government jobs and higher education purposes.

What is the Bihar state reservation at NOU?

NOU follows Bihar state reservation norms: SC 16%, ST 1%, EBC 18%, BC 12%, EWS 10%, BC Women 3%, and 5% horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates.

Why is an ABC ID required for NOU admission?

The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) ID is mandated by the Government of India for all higher education enrolments. Generate it at abc.gov.in via Digilocker. Without this ID, the NOU admission form cannot be submitted.