Netaji Subhash Open University (NSOU), Kolkata was established in 1997.

It is the premier State Open University in India and recognized by U.G.C and DEC.

At present, the University is continuing its work with 120 study centers. In near future more study centers will be opened with thrust on "meeting the unmet" particularly the disadvantaged sector of the rural community and minority with application of IT.

The study centers of the university, which have already been opened and are on the anvil of opening will also provide for widening the scope of several vocational, professional and online courses in addition to its existing courses up to M.Phil and Ph.D. levels.

At present the University functions from its six 6 campuses.