NBU CDOE Admission 2026 Deadline Extended to October 13; Check Courses, Eligibility

The University of North Bengal (NBU) has extended the admission deadline for the July 2026 session under its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). According to the current CDOE admission portal, candidates can submit applications until October 13, 2026. The portal is currently accepting applications. The CDOE's official notification section also lists the September 17, 2026 notice titled “Extension of last date for admission_July 2026.” The university had earlier issued a notification on September 16 regarding the extension of the admission deadline. Candidates seeking admission through NBU CDOE should complete the application process before the revised deadline and follow the document verification requirements prescribed by the university.

NBU CDOE Admission 2026: Key Details

The current CDOE admission portal states that the July 2026 admission window opened on August 7, 2026 and will close on October 13, 2026.

NBU CDOE Courses Offered in July 2026

The current admission portal lists eight degree programmes for the session. These include one undergraduate programme and seven postgraduate programmes.

Undergraduate programme:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
• Postgraduate programmes:
• M.A. in Bengali
• M.A. in English
• M.A. in History
• M.A. in Mathematics
• M.A. in Nepali
• M.A. in Philosophy
• M.A. in Political Science

The official July 2026 information booklet also confirms B.Com. and these seven M.A. programmes for admission under CDOE.

NBU CDOE Admission 2026 Eligibility

Eligibility depends on the programme selected. For B.Com., candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination or an equivalent examination in Commerce, Science or Vocational stream from a recognised board or university. The booklet specifies that candidates must have passed at least four subjects, with English as a compulsory subject, excluding Environmental Studies/Environmental Science/Environmental Education. For the M.A. programmes, candidates generally need a relevant bachelor's degree. The official booklet specifies eligibility for M.A. Bengali, English, Nepali, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Mathematics and requires candidates to meet the relevant undergraduate qualification conditions. Candidates should check the official information booklet for the eligibility requirements applicable to their selected programme before submitting the application.

How to Apply for NBU CDOE Admission 2026

NBU processes CDOE UG and PG admissions through its online admission system. However, the process does not end with online form submission. Candidates must also complete the required verification process.

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official CDOE admission portal.
2. Create an account using a valid email address and contact number.
3. Generate an ABC ID, if they do not already have one.
4. Generate the required UGC-DEB Unique ID.
5. Log in to the NBU CDOE admission portal.
6. Select the eligible programme.
7. Enter personal and academic details.
8. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
9. Pay the applicable admission and course fees online.
10. Submit the application form.
11. Download and retain the submitted application form and fee receipt.
12. Complete document verification as instructed by CDOE.

The official information booklet states that candidates must bring the relevant original certificates and testimonials for verification after online submission.

Documents Required for NBU CDOE Admission

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before starting the application. The official booklet lists the following documents, as applicable:

• Passport-size colour photograph
• Scanned signature
• Madhyamik or equivalent admit card/proof of date of birth
• Madhyamik or equivalent marksheet
• Higher Secondary/10+2 or equivalent marksheet
• Graduation marksheet for PG applicants
• University registration certificate
• Migration certificate in original, where applicable
• Relevant SC/ST/OBC/PC/PH/AAY/BPL documents, where applicable
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card

Candidates should retain both soft copies and physical copies of the relevant documents because original-document verification is part of the admission process.

NBU CDOE Admission Fees

The official July 2026 information booklet lists an online application fee of ₹100 for UG and PG applicants. Additional admission components vary according to the programme and candidate category.

For the first semester, the booklet lists the following major components:

The booklet also provides separate fee provisions for AAY/BPL learners and states that eligible West Bengal AAY/BPL learners can receive a 50% concession on the course fee after submitting the prescribed certificate.

Is NBU CDOE Admission Completely Online?

The application itself is submitted online, but candidates should not assume that the entire admission process is completed digitally. According to the official information booklet, after online submission and payment, applicants must download the application form and fee receipt and submit the required print copies and supporting documents to CDOE during the stipulated verification period. Candidates are also required to produce original documents for verification. Therefore, applicants should complete the online application first and then follow the university's instructions for document verification.

What Candidates Should Do Now

With the revised deadline set for October 13, 2026, candidates who have not yet completed their applications should check their programme eligibility and prepare the required documents. Applicants should also generate their ABC ID and UGC-DEB Unique ID where required, complete the online application and retain copies of the submitted form and fee receipt. Candidates should not wait until the final day, particularly because document verification is part of the admission process.

Important Note for NBU CDOE Applicants

The CDOE admission portal currently shows October 13, 2026 as the closing date for the July 2026 session. The official CDOE notification section also records the deadline extension. Candidates should rely on the official CDOE admission portal and university notifications for any further changes to the admission schedule.