Netaji Subhas Open University is associated with the Association of Indian Universities, The Commonwealth of Learning, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation and Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

These associations have started reaping unbeatable accolades for the University, like the International Award for Institutional Excellence in Open and Distance Education from The Commonwealth of Learning. Very shortly the University will collaborate with the American Centre Kolkata, the British Council and the Korean Culture Studies Centre