Admission Open at Nepal Open University for Masters Programs 2082

Update: February 5, 2026

Nepal Open University (NOU, Faculty of Social Science and Education has published the entrance examination schedule for MPhil and Master's as follows:

• Entrance Examination Date: Falgun 2, 2082 (February 14,2026) Saturday

View the updated notice below:

Update: January 19, 2026

Nepal Open University (NOU) has published the entrance examination schedule for MPhil and Master's as follows:

Update: January 08, 2026

Nepal Open University (NOU) has extended the application deadline for MPhil and Master's degree programs under the faculties of Social Sciences and Education, for the academic year 2082, as follows:

• Application Deadline: Magh 06, 2082 (January 20, 2026)

Previous Notice

Nepal Open University (NOU) has announced the opening of applications for its academic programs for the upcoming session. The Central Office of NOU, located in Manbhavan, Lalitpur, invites students to apply for a wide range of MPhil and Master's degree programs under the faculties of Social Sciences, Education, Health, and Management for the academic year 2082.

Programs Offered

The university offers the following major programs:

• MPhil in Social Sciences (2 Years or 4 Semesters)
  Specializations include:
  • MPhil in English
  • MPhil in Sociology
  • MPhil in Anthropology
  • MPhil in Political Science
  • MPhil in Economics
• MPhil in Education (2 Years or 4 Semesters)
  Specializations include:
  • MPhil in English Education
  • MPhil in Nepali Education
  • MPhil in Mathematics Education
  • MPhil in Health Education
  • MPhil in Education Studies
• Master in Media and Communication Studies (MMCS) (2 Years or 4 Semesters)
• Master in Educational Sciences (MES) (2 Years or 4 Semesters)
  Specializations:
  • Education Studies
  • Nepali Education
  • English Education
• Master in Pedagogical Science (MPS, one year)

Additionally, NOU is offering programs in Science, Health, and Technology, including:

• MPhil in ICT
• Master’s in e-Governance
• Master in Geoinformatics
• Master of Science in Natural Resource and Development (MSNRD)
• Master of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH)
• Master in Information Technology (MIT)

The Management and Law department offers:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Development Management and Governance (MSDMG)

Key Details

• Application form Distribution Start: December 05, 2025 ( Mangsir 19, 2082)
• Application Submission Deadline: January 4, 2026 ( Poush 20, 2082)

Interested applicants can visit the official website www.nou.edu.np for detailed information and to access the online application forms.

Downloads:

• Guide for Entrance
• Application for Masters and MPhil 

Updated notice:

View the official notice below