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NSOU B.Ed. M.Ed Special Education Admission 2026

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NSOU B.Ed. M.Ed Special Education Admission 2026 application is open from 12 May to 6 June 2026. Check eligibility, important dates, fees, seat matrix and apply online for RCI-recognized ODL programmes.
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Job LocationWest Bengal
Last Updated07/05/2026
Short InformationNSOU B.Ed. M.Ed Special Education Admission 2026 application is open from 12 May to 6 June 2026. Check eligibility, important dates, fees, seat matrix and apply online for RCI-recognized ODL programmes.

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Notification DatePost Date: 07/05/2026

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1NSOU B.Ed. M.Ed Special Education Admission 2026
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1paragraphNSOU B.Ed. M.Ed Special Education 2026 notification is out. Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) has invited online applications for B.Ed. Special Education (IDD/HI/VI) and M.Ed. Special Education (IDD/HI) ODL programmes for the academic year 2026-27.
2paragraphNetaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), Kolkata, offers recognized B.Ed. and M.Ed. Special Education programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. These programmes are approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and UGC-DEB. Admissions are merit-based with offline central counselling.
3paragraphDirect Link to Open NSOU B.Ed Special Education Admission: Click Here
4paragraphDirect Link to Open NSOU M.EdSpecial Education Admission: Click Here
2Overview of NSOU Special Education Admission 2026
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  • Particular
  • Details
    • University
    • Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), Kolkata
    • Programme Name
    • B.Ed. Special Education (IDD / HI / VI) & M.Ed. Special Education (IDD / HI) – ODL Mode
    • Academic Session
    • 2026-2027
    • Mode of Learning
    • Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
    • Approvals
    • Recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) & UGC-DEB
    • Admission Basis
    • Academic Merit (No Entrance Exam)
    • Counselling Type
    • Offline Central Counselling at NSOU HQ, Kolkata
    • Application Start Date
    • 12th May 2026
    • Last Date to Apply
    • 6th June 2026
3NSOU B.Ed. Special Education Important Dates 2026
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  • Dates
    • 1
    • Availability of Online Application Form
    • 12th May, 2026 (From 04:00 p.m.)
    • 2
    • Last date of submission of Online Application Forms
    • 6th June, 2026 (Till 6:00 p.m.)
    • 3
    • Publication of Provisional Merit List
    • 16th June, 2026 (After 6:00 p.m.)
    • 4
    • Central Counselling (Offline) & Spot Admission
    • To be notified on 16th June, 2026 along with Provisional Merit List
4NSOU M.Ed. Special Education Important Dates 2026
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  • Events
  • Dates
    • 1
    • Availability of Online Application Form
    • 12th May, 2026 (From 04:00 p.m.)
    • 2
    • Last date of submission of Online Application Forms
    • 6th June, 2026 (Till 6:00 p.m.)
    • 3
    • Publication of Provisional Merit List
    • 16th June, 2026 (After 6:00 p.m.)
    • 4
    • Central Counselling (Offline) & Spot Admission
    • To be notified on 16th June, 2026 along with Provisional Merit List
5Eligibility Criteria for NSOU B.Ed. Special Education 2026
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  • Candidates with RCI-recognized D.Ed. in Special Education + Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with 50% marks (55% for Engineering/Technology with Science & Maths).
  • Candidates without D.Ed. Spl. Ed. but with Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with 50% marks (55% for B.E./B.Tech.) are also eligible.
  • Relaxation for reserved categories as per West Bengal Govt. rules.
  • Special weightage for parents of children with disability.
6Eligibility Criteria for NSOU M.Ed. Special Education 2026
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  • B.Ed. Spl. Ed. in IDD/HI with 50% marks + valid RCI Registration, OR
  • B.Ed. General + D.Ed. Spl. Ed. in IDD/HI with 50% marks each, OR
  • PG Diploma in Special Education (recognized by RCI till 2014-15), OR
  • 4-year Integrated B.Ed. Spl. Ed. with 50% marks + RCI Registration.
  • Valid RCI CRR Number is mandatory.
7Programme Fees
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1paragraphB.Ed. Special Education (IDD/HI/VI): Course Fee: ₹40,000/- Processing Fee: ₹500/-
2paragraphM.Ed. Special Education (IDD/HI): Total Programme Fee: ₹85,000/- (₹40,000 at admission + ₹45,000 at 3rd Semester) Processing Fee: ₹500/-
8Seat Matrix & Study Centres
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  • B.Ed. Special Education (Total 400 Seats): IDD-200, HI-100, VI-100
  • M.Ed. Special Education (Total 60 Seats): IDD-30, HI-30
9Merit Calculation & Admission Procedure
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1paragraphAdmission is purely on academic merit. Weightage is given to Madhyamik, HS, Graduation, Post-Graduation, and relevant Special Education qualifications. Special weightage (10 marks) for parents of children with disabilities.
10How to Apply for NSOU B.Ed. & M.Ed. Special Education 2026
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  • Visit the official NSOU website www.wbnsou.ac.in
  • Fill the online application form carefully.
  • Pay the processing fee of ₹500.
  • Upload required documents.
  • Submit the form before the deadline.
  • Wait for Provisional Merit List.
  • Attend Offline Central Counselling at NSOU HQ, Kolkata.
11Documents Required
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  • Marksheets and certificates of all qualifying examinations
  • RCI Registration Certificate (mandatory for M.Ed.)
  • Caste Certificate (for West Bengal candidates)
  • Disability Certificate of child (for special weightage)
  • Valid Photo ID Proof