Overview

In Mysuru, Karnataka, is where you can find the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU). It was established as a state public university on June 1st, 1996. In 1992, the State Legislature passed an act that put it into effect. UGC has given the university its approval. For open and distance learning programmes, KSOU is a top choice. These programmes offer higher education and are open to working professionals, stay-at-home parents, or students looking for part-time employment.

The university offers admission to its MBA, M.A., M.Com, B.A., B.Com, M.Sc., and remote learning degrees. Candidates must pass their class 12 test from a recognised board or have taken the two-year pre-university examination in order to be admitted to the B.A./B.Com programme.

Candidates for M.A./M.Com must have a graduation in the required field and an overall average of 50% in the mentioned subjects. Candidates for the M.sc. degree must hold a diploma in the required field that is in good standing.

Candidates who have earned their bachelor's degree in any field are eligible for the MBA programme. Candidates for PhD and Diploma programmes must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 50% in the relevant discipline of graduation or post-graduation.

Prior admission is completed twice a year, i.e. according to UGC-criteria, DEB's January and June. Due to the availability of online materials and an e-learning portal, students are given an additional edge.

A Skill Development Center has been established by KSOU to aid students in getting ready for competitive exams. Hostel accommodations and other boarding amenities are provided for students who adopt for coaching. Personal Contact Programs (PCP) are held to allay the questions and worries of students enrolled in distance education.

Karnataka State Open University- [KSOU], Mysore Highlights 

Established | Institute Type

1996 | State-Open Learning

Entrance Exam

NA 

Courses Offered

UG, PG, Ph.D., Diploma 

Popular Courses

BA, MA, M.Sc., MBA 

Application Mode

Online

Admission Criteria

Merit-based

Course & Fees

Courses at KSOU Mysore

The following table lists the courses that the KSOU offers:

Courses

Details

B.A.

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Must have completed class 12 or higher secondary examination.

B.com

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: passed class 12 or higher secondary examination from a recognized board.

BLIS

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: passed class 12 or higher secondary examination from a recognized board.

M.A.

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: graduation in the respective field.

Specialization: Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Ancient History and Archaeology, Journalism and Mass Communication

M.sc

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: Must be a graduate in a specific field.

Specialization: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Geography, Information Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Psychology

MBA

Duration: 2 years

Specialization: General

Eligibility: Graduate in any field from a recognized university.

Ph.D. 

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: Master's degree in a relevant subject with 50% of minimum Marks

Specializations: Education, English, Hindi, History, Management Studies, Kannada, Sociology, Telugu, Sanskrit

Admissions

Admission to KSOU Mysore

The grades received on the most recent qualifying examination are used to determine which candidates will be accepted into any of the UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, and Ph.D. programmes. For admission to the institute, there is no entrance exam. Admissions are based solely on merit.

How to Apply?

  • Visit KSOU's official website.
  • Click on the Online Admission Portal link on the Home page.
  • Complete the application form and upload all the needed paperwork.
  • Send the printout of the online application along with all the necessary paperwork.
  • Pay the appropriate fees for the course you have selected.

Mysore Scholarships at KSOU

KSOU offers post-matric scholarships to applicants enrolled in the college. Post-Matric Scholarships are offered in the form of fee and hostel reimbursement. For students whose parents work in any wing of the Indian Army, the institute also offers a defence scholarship.

There are rules and requirements to qualify for the scholarship. For SC/ST category candidates with annual incomes of between less than or between 2.5 and 10 lakhs, post-secondary scholarships are available. The Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, and Bonafide Certificate are the documents needed to meet the eligibility requirements.

Mysore Facilities at KSOU

  • Library: KSOU is home to a reputable library that is often open from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. The operations run from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm during PCP.
  • IT infrastructure: The school offers WiFi to both staff and students, as well as a first-rate IT infrastructure, to its students.
  • Cafeteria: The school features a cafeteria where visitors to the campus or employees can get good cuisine at a reasonable price.
  • Guest House: KSOU offers a comfortable setting in a sanitary and clean atmosphere for counsellors, academicians, and other visitors at the guest house that is located in the north-west of the campus.

COURSE

FEES

ELIGIBILITY

MBA

₹35,750 (1st Year Fees)

Graduation

BBA

₹14,750 (1st Year Fees)

10+2

BCA

₹24,750 (1st Year Fees)

10+2

M.A

₹13,200 (1st Year Fees)

Graduation

M.Sc

₹35,750 (1st Year Fees)

Graduation

B.Sc

₹24,750 (1st Year Fees)

10+2

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