Admission to 3-months Online Short-Term Training Programme on Certificate in Communicative English (CICE) (6th Cycle)... Detail | e-Brochure | Admission Link
Admission to Short-Term Courses (Duration: 6 months) for the January 2026 Session (5th Cycle)...Notice | Prospectus | Admission Link
Centre for Propagation of Scientific Knowledge (CPSK)
Centre for Propagation of Scientific Knowledge (CPSK)
(Under the aegis of School of Sciences, Netaji Subhas Open University)
About the Centre:
The Centre for Propagation of Scientific Knowledge (for short CPSK), under the aegis of the School of Sciences (SoSci), Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), is a center to study, accumulate and disseminate the scientific knowledge and understanding to the society connecting all the academic departments of the School of Sciences established in July, 2022. CPSK shall undertake to disseminate scientific knowledge by stimulating and supporting scientific interactions and communications between the faculties and different interested stakeholders through workshops and seminars, short-term courses, collaborative programs, discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary researches, presentations and publications in different forms. CPSK will function according to the guidelines set under the aegis of SoSci, adhering to the University's general rules laid down from time to time.
Vision of the Centre:
The vision of CPSK is to engage persons of all fields and irrespective of ages in science. In particular, the Centre envisions to enable students to cultivate and enrich science education, research, innovation, and communication. CPSK will work towards promoting science and technology within the jurisdiction of the University and developing human resource leading to strengthening their scientific capability. Through various programmes and activities, CPSK aspires to contribute to society by training learners, academics, working professionals and other interested persons to widen their knowledge and skills suitable for their careers. The motto of CPSK is to train the human resources to make them eligible for professional scientific skills along with propagation of knowledge. The Centre will also promote fundamental and inter-disciplinary research.
Objectives/Mission of the Centre:
To popularise and cater information and knowledge in science and technology for the benefit of learners / persons of all fields and irrespective of ages.
To portray the growth of science and technology and their application in the environment, industry, and human welfare.
To develop a scientific attitude and temper and to create, instill and sustain a general awareness amongst the people.
To impart valuable skills that prepare students for careers and professional advancements in various areas, including academia.
To empower the teacher community to effectively apply modern scientific knowledge in their classroom teachings.
To promote research, innovation and publication in scientific fields.
To provide infrastructure and learning resources required for quality education and research activities.
Committee of the Centre:
Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, NSOU - Chairperson
Prof. Kajal De, Director, School of Sciences - Coordinator
Prof. Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay - Expert Member-External
Dr. Anirban Ghosh, Associate Professor of Zoology - Assistant Coordinator
Finance Officer, NSOU - Member
Mr. Sandip Das, Assistant Professor of Botany - Treasurer
Mr. Mrinal Nath, Assistant Professor of Computer Science - Member
Dr. Puspal Mukherjee, Assistant Professor of Chemistry - Member
Dr. Biraj Kanti Mondal, Assistant Professor of Geography - Member
Mr. Chandan Kumar Mondal, Assistant Professor of Mathematics - Member
Functions of the Centre:
The CPSK will organise short-term training courses, certificate and diploma programmes, workshops, seminars, publications etc. The preferable duration of the programmes may be six to twelve months.
CPSK will act as a platform for interdisciplinary programmes.
All the courses / programmes / activities, as aforesaid, shall be self-financed in all regards.
The duly constituted Evaluation Committee of CPSK will assess the training / orientation/ certificate/ diploma course.
CPSK will offer its programmes through online, offline, or blended modes as deemed preferable. Keeping in mind knowledge-based learning, CPSK will make the various training and course materials available through OER repositories.
To promote scientific research and innovation, the CPSK will publish books (edited volumes), periodicals, and bulletins in print and/or electronic media.
The CPSK may promote collaborative partnerships with HEIs and private enterprises (PPP model) as per norms.
CPSK Short Term Courses
Publication Date
Topic/Title
Link
16.04.2024
Admission to Short Term Course on "Data Analysis using R".
31.12.2025:Notice regarding Combined BLIS PCP for January 2026 at PCP Centres (session: January 2025 & July 2025)......Detail
10.12.2025:Notice for Class Suspension of BLIS (January 2025 and July 2025 Batches) at Bijoy Krishna Girls College (C-08) and Malda Women’s College Study Centre (N07) on 14/12/2025......Detail
05.12.2025:Routine for PCP Classes of BLIS, July 2025 Batch (Phase-1)......Detail
04.11.2025:Mandatory Offline Workshop & Internship for 5th Semester B.Ed. Special Education (IDD & HI)-ODL, academic session 2023-2025 at Kalyani Campus on 23/11/2025......Detail
24.10.2025:Notification regarding mandatory PCP and Workshop for 1st semester learners (SEMH-02) of B.Ed. Spl. Ed. and M.Ed. Spl. Ed., session 2025–2027 at Kalyani Regional Centre......Detail
10.01.2026:Admission: Admission to MOOC - Understanding Neurodiversity (3rd Cycle) under the Centre for Lifelong Learning. Notice | Admission Link
08.01.2026:Admission: Admission to SWAYAM course for NSOU-FYUG (NCrF). Detail | Registration Link
07.01.2026:Admission: Admission to 3-months Online Short-Term Training Programme on Certificate in Communicative English (CICE) (6th Cycle). Detail | e-Brochure | Admission Link
02.01.2026:Admission: Admission to Short-Term Courses (Duration: 6 months) for the January 2026 Session (5th Cycle). Notice | Prospectus | Admission Link
31.12.2025:Admission: Admission to Short Term Self-Financed Training Programme in Folklore Studies in the Digital Age (3rd cycle) organized by the CLTCS, SoH, NSOU. Notice | Information Brochure | Course Brochure | Admission Link
24.12.2025:Admission: Admission to Blended Vocational Education and Training (VET) Programme (January 2026 session) under the School of Vocational Studies. Notice | Admission Form
18.12.2025:Admission: Admission to Short-term Training Programme (January 2026 session) under CLL. Notice | Admission Form
05.12.2025:Admission: Admission: SWAYAM course for NSOU-FYUG (NCrF). Detail | Admission Link
03.12.2025:Admission: Admission to 3-months Online Short-Term Training Programme of Certificate in Communicative English (CICE) (6th Cycle) for Serampore Girls’ College Centre. Admission Notice | e-Brochure
26.11.2025:Admission: Admission Notice-SWAYAM, January 2026 cycle....Detail
13.10.2025:Admission: Admission to Certificate Programs offered by Centre for Lifelong Learning, SVS, NSOU. Poster | Flyer
02.09.2025:Advertisement for the engagement of enumerator for data collection and compilation under NSOU-funded Minor Research Project (2024-2025) [Interview date: 16/09/2025]......Detail
05.01.2026:Programme Schedule for "Learner's Awareness Programme for the FYUG & PG Learners, Enrolled in AY 2025-26" on 07/01/2026.... Detail, ZOOM Link
02.01.2026:Orientation Programme (Online) for Academic Counsellers & Dissertation Guides engaged in BLIS and MLIS....Detail
01.01.2026:Students' Week 2026 organised by Regional Centre, Kalyani, NSOU....Detail