NOU Regional and Study Centres: Full List by State
Nalanda Open University (NOU) maintains a network of study centres across various districts in Bihar. Each centre is identified by a unique code, and students can submit grievances related to their study centre through the university’s online portal.
Key facts
| Number of Study Centres (Partial List) | 92 centres listed in the provided source text |
|---|---|
| Study Centre Identification | Unique code (e.g., SSC-22-02-001) |
| Grievance Submission | Online portal available |
| Primary Location of Centres | Various districts within Bihar |
NOU Study Centres by District (Partial List)
Nalanda Open University (NOU) operates a network of study centres across different districts in Bihar to facilitate distance learning. The list below provides the study centres and their codes as available in the university’s official documents. NOU has not published the complete list of all study centres on its site as of 02 October 2026, based on the provided source text.
NOU Study Centres and Codes (Partial List)
| District | Study Centre Code | Study Centre Name |
|---|---|---|
| Araria | SSC-22-02-001 | Araria College, Araria |
| Araria | SSC-22-02-002 | Forbisganj College, Forbesganj |
| Araria | SSC-22-02-003 | K.N Inter College Kursakanta, Araria |
| Araria | SSC-22-02-004 | Maharshi Menhi Project Girls High School, Pahunsi, Araria |
| Araria | SSC-22-02-005 | PRO Girls High School, Araria |
| Arwal | SSC-22-03-001 | S.D.S College, Kaler (Arwal) |
| Aurangabad | SSC-22-04-001 | S.S College, Aurangabad |
| Aurangabad | SSC-22-04-002 | Adarsh Uchch Vidya Mandir, Baghoi, Aurangabad |
| Aurangabad | SSC-22-04-003 | High School Pathrour Deohara, Aurangabad |
| Aurangabad | SSC-22-04-004 | Anugrah Narain Smarak Mahavidyalay, Nabi Nagar, Aurangabad |
| Aurangabad | SSC-22-04-005 | Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav College, Aurangabad |
| Banka | SSC-22-05-001 | P.B.S College, Banka |
| Banka | SSC-22-05-002 | +2 High School Baladeo Ithari, Fullidumar, Banka |
| Banka | SSC-22-05-003 | A.S.S Project Girls High School Kharahara, Banka |
| Banka | SSC-22-05-004 | Chandeshwari Singh Inter College, Belhar, Banka |
| Banka | SSC-22-05-005 | High School, Khesar, Banka |
| Banka | SSC-22-05-006 | Lakhi Pd. Khetan College Barahar, Banka |
| Banka | SSC-22-05-007 | Project Girls High School Chandan, Banka |
| Begusarai | SSC-22-06-001 | Co-Operaive College, Begusarai |
| Begusarai | SSC-22-06-002 | K.S. +2 Higher Secondary School Shamho, Begusarai |
| Begusarai | SSC-22-06-003 | M.B.H.D. Inter College, Rampur Bakhri, Begusarai |
| Begusarai | SSC-22-06-004 | N.N Sinha High School, Begusarai |
| Begusarai | SSC-22-06-005 | R.C.S College Manjhaul, Begusarai |
| Begusarai | SSC-22-06-006 | R.D.P Girls High School, Manjhaul, Begusarai |
| Begusarai | SSC-22-06-007 | S.S.S.M. Ch. College, Dhahaya, Begusarai |
| Bhagalpur | SSC-22-08-003 | Murarka College Sultanganj, Bhagalpur |
| Bhagalpur | SSC-22-08-004 | S.S.V College, Kahalgaon |
| Bhagalpur | SSC-22-08-005 | T.N.B College, Bhagalpur |
| Bhagalpur | SSC-22-08-006 | Inter School, Kharik, Bhagalpur |
| Bhagalpur | SSC-22-08-007 | Madhusudan Sarvoday High School Bihpur, Bhagalpur |
| Bhagalpur | SSC-22-08-008 | Project Inter School, Shahkund, Bhagalpur |
| Bhagalpur | SSC-22-08-009 | Urdu Girls High School, Bhagalpur |
| Bhagalpur | SSC-22-08-010 | S. M. College, Bhagalpur |
| Bhojpur | SSC-22-09-001 | M.M Mahila College, Ara |
| Bhojpur | SSC-22-09-002 | Maharaja College, Ara |
| Bhojpur | SSC-22-09-003 | Dilip Narayan +2 High School, Kahathu Masurhi, Bhojpur |
| Bhojpur | SSC-22-09-004 | Harbansh High School, Bhojpur |
| Bhojpur | SSC-22-09-005 | Harinaryan +2 High School Shahpur Patti, Bhojpur |
| Bhojpur | SSC-22-09-006 | Swami Shri Suryanath +2 High School, Saraiya, Bhojpur |
| Buxar | SSC-22-11-001 | D.K College, Dumraon |
Understanding NOU Study Centre Codes
Each NOU study centre is assigned a unique code to identify it within the university system. These codes typically follow a specific format, which helps in categorising and locating centres.
- The code generally starts with ‘SSC’, which stands for Study Centre.
- The next two digits (e.g., ’22’) likely represent a university identifier or a specific year of establishment/categorisation.
- The subsequent two digits (e.g., ’02’ for Araria, ’03’ for Arwal) represent the district code.
- The final three digits (e.g., ‘001’, ‘002’) are a sequential number assigned to the centre within that specific district.
Submitting a Grievance Related to a Study Centre
Students can submit grievances concerning their study centre or other university-related issues through the official NOU grievance portal. This portal allows you to specify details about your concern, including the relevant college or department.
- Go to the NOU grievance portal.
- Select your ‘Member Type’ from the available options (Student, Employee, Guest, Employee(Non-Teaching)).
- Enter your ‘Enrollment Number/Employee Id’ or ‘Rollno’.
- Provide your ‘Applicant’s Name’, ‘Contact No’, ‘Email ID’, and ‘Address’.
- Select your ‘Programme/Class’.
- Choose your ‘College’ from the dropdown list. This list includes various study centres and ‘Nalanda Open University, Nalanda’.
- Select your ‘Department’ if applicable.
- Fill in the details of your grievance in the designated text area.
- Submit the form.
Important NOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Submit a grievance to NOU | nou.samarth.ac.in/index.php/pgportal/grievance-public/crea |
| Contact NOU for general inquiries | nou.ac.in/contact-us |
Official documents (PDF)
- List of Study Centres PDF — Official list of NOU Study Centres with codes
Frequently asked questions
How many study centres does NOU have?
Based on the provided official document, there are 92 study centres listed across various districts in Bihar. This is a partial list as of 02 October 2026.
How are NOU study centres identified?
Each NOU study centre is identified by a unique code, such as SSC-22-02-001. These codes help in categorising and locating specific centres.
What is the format of NOU study centre codes?
NOU study centre codes typically follow the format SSC-YY-DD-NNN. ‘SSC’ denotes Study Centre, ‘YY’ is a university identifier, ‘DD’ is the district code, and ‘NNN’ is a sequential number for the centre within that district.
Can I submit a grievance about my study centre?
Yes, NOU provides an online grievance portal where students can submit complaints or concerns related to their study centre or other university matters.
Where can I find the NOU grievance form?
You can access the grievance submission form on the NOU grievance portal.
What information is required to submit a grievance?
To submit a grievance, you will need to provide your member type, enrollment number/employee ID or roll number, name, contact details, address, programme/class, college (study centre), department, and the details of your grievance.
Sources
Written from the official NOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- Add Grievance nou.samarth.ac.in/…/create
- List of Study Centres www.nou.ac.in/…/List%20of%20Study%20Centres.pdf