NetajiSubhas Open University (NSOU) Burdwan Raj College Study Centre is situated in the North Bank of ShyamSayer. NSOU is the only State Open University in West Bengal that offers different courses through the open and distant learning (ODL) system. NSOU represents an alternative approach to higher learning. It stands apart from a highly formal and non-formal education and it offers (1) easy access to learners, (2) Education to the door step of the learners, (3) quality education to the students through (a) consultancy (b) study materials and (c) Personal Contact Programme (PCP).