Admission Notice for Bachelor and Diploma Programs at Nepal Open University

The Nepal Open University (NOU), under the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, located in Manbhawan, Lalitpur, has officially announced admissions for the Winter Semester of 2078 BS. Applications are invited for various semester-based academic programs, including a one-year specialized B.Ed. degrees, four-year Bachelor’s degrees, and professional Diploma programs.

This admission cycle provides an important opportunity for students seeking flexible and quality higher education through Nepal’s open and distance learning system.

Key Details

Institution: Nepal Open University (NOU)
Faculty: Social Sciences and Education
Academic Session: Winter 2083 BS
Application Fee: NPR 1,000

Important Dates

Application Starts: 3rd week of Ashadh, 2083
Entrance Examination: 4th week of Shrawan, 2083
Student Admission Period: 2nd week of Bhadra, 2083
Commencement of Classes: 4th week of Bhadra, 2083

Program	Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Arts (BA)	Passed PCL or 10+2 from a recognized board Before 2078 BS: Minimum D+ grade in all subjects After 2078 BS: Minimum D grade in all subjects
One-Year B.Ed. / B.Ed. PS	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject from a recognized university
Bachelor in Educational Sciences (BES)	Passed 10+2/PCL with minimum GPA 2.00 or C grade For Mathematics Education: Must have completed 10+2 in Mathematics stream with the same grade requirement
Diploma in Library and Information Management	Passed 10+2 or equivalent in any discipline

Supporting Details

Application Process

Fee Deposit: NPR 1,000 at Global IME Bank, Kirtipur Branch
Account Name: Nepal Khula Bishwabidhyalaya (Nepal Open University)
Account Number: 00501010000502
Document Upload:
- Scanned copy of bank deposit voucher
- Scanned copies of all original academic transcripts and certificates

Entrance Examination

Details regarding the exam format, date, and examination centers will be published on the university website

Mandatory Requirements

Computer Literacy: Applicants must have basic computer skills, as programs are delivered through distance learning technologies
Minimum Enrollment Policy: A program or subject will run only if at least 20 students are enrolled
Voucher Safety: Applicants must keep the original bank voucher safely for future verification

Contact Information

For further information, applicants may contact the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education:

Phone: 01-5424108 / 01-5913950
Email: fosed@nou.edu.np
Website: www.nou.edu.np⁠

View the official Notice:

Update: December 22, 2025

The Office of the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Education at Nepal Open University (NOU), has published the entrance examination schedule for various academic programs for the academic year 2082.

The entrance examinations will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. This announcement applies to applicants of the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Diploma in Library and Information Management (DLIM), 1-year B.Ed, 1-year B.Ed. in Pedagogical Sciences, and 4-year BES programs.

Download the exam schedule: NOU Entrance Notice.pdf

View the official notice:

Previous Notice

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Education at Nepal Open University (NOU) has formally announced the commencement of admissions for its Diploma and Bachelor's level programs. The notice invites prospective students to apply for the following programs in the upcoming Winter session of 2082.

Four-Year Bachelor of Arts,
One-Year B.Ed
Diploma in Library and Information Management (DLIM)
One Year B.Ed in Pedagogical Sciences
BES

Key Details:

Admission Starts from: Bhadra 09, 2082 (August 17, 2025)
Admission Ends on: First week of Kartik, 2082 (November 24, 2025)
Application Form on: www.nou.edu.np
Publication of Entrance Exam Result: Fourth week of Kartik, 2082
Student Admission: From the fourth week of Kartik, 2082, to the second week of Mangsir, 2082
Commencement of Classes: From the third week of Mangsir, 20

Eligibility

Four-Year Bachelor of Arts ,	Must have obtained a minimum D+ grade in all subjects at the Intermediate or Secondary Level/10+2 or an equivalent level from a recognized university or the National Examination Board.
One-Year B.Ed	must have passed Bachelor degree in Social Science with the major subjects-major subjects such as Sociology, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography, and Anthropology to study Social Studies Education while one must pass other relevant bachelor degrees from the recognized university
One Year B.Ed in Pedagogical Sciences	Must have passed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any subject from a recognized university.
BES	For the subjects of English Education and Social Studies Education, one must have passed PCL or Class 12 in any subject with a minimum letter grade of 'C' or a GPA of 2.00. For the subjects of Science and Mathematics, one must have passed PCL or Class 12 in the relevant subject with a minimum letter grade of 'C' or a GPA of 2.00.
Diploma in Library and Information Management (DLIM)	Must have passed the 10+2 level or equivalent in any subject.