Karnataka State Open University Popularly Known as KSOU based in Mysore, established in the year of 1996 as a premier university under the act of State Legislature in 1992 and was started from 1st June 1996. It is also recognised by the Distance Education Council, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi and UGC.The University offers programs like UG,PG, Diploma and PhD programs. For these programs it offers different courses which include BA, BSc, BCA, BCom, BLIb.Sc, MLIS, MA, MCom, MSc, MCA, BEd, LLM level etc in various levels and in various departments. Every year, it offers around 1000+ seats for eligible students.The college provides Facilities like Auditorium, Hostels, canteens, labs for every department , Gym, sports complex , library full of available books and many others.
Highlights
- it was established in 1996
- It is a Open University
- It offers UG,PG, Diploma and PhD programs
- It offers BA, BSc, BCA, BCom, BLIS, MLIS, MA, MCom, MSc, MCA, MJMC, BEd level courses etc.
- It accepts 1000+ seats every year
- It provides facilities like Auditorium, Hostels, canteens, labs for every department , Gym, sports complex , library full of available books and many others.
KSOU Ranking
Below are the rankings and achievements of Karnataka State Open University:
- Identified as one of the best Open Universities in India.
- Identified as the best Open University in Karnataka.
KSOU Courses Offered
Karnataka State Open University is known for its impressive academic records and course offerings throughout the years.The College offers various programs like UG,PG, Diploma and PhD programs.It offers different courses for various programs in various levels such as BA, BSc, BCA, BCom, BLIb.Sc, MLIS, MA, MCom, MSc, MCA, BEd, LLM etc.the fee structure for these courses will be in the range of around 4,000 to 12,000 Indian rupees(INR) per year
Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for UG program:
| Courses | Fees | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography, Education) | Around 4,000 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| BSc (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Information technology, Home Science) | Around 6,000 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| BCOM | Around 4,000 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| BCA | Around 8,000 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| B.LIb.Sc | Around 5,100 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
| BEd | Around 12,000 INR | 10+2 | 2 years |
| BSW | Around 5,000 INR | 10+2 | 3 years |
Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for PG Program:
| Courses | Fees | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc(Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,Computer Science, Botany, Zoology) | Around 5,000 INR | BSc | 2 years |
| MA(Kannada, Hindi,Economics, Political Science, History, Geography, Education, Sanskrit) | Around 5,000 INR | BA | 2 years |
| MCom | Around 5,000 INR | BCOM | 2 years |
| M.Lib.Sc | Around 5,000 INR | B.Lib.Sc | 1 year |
| MCA | Around 9,000 INR | BCA | 2 years |
| MSW | Around 5,000 INR | BSW | 2 years |
| LLM | Around 8,000 INR | LLB | 2 years |
| MBA | Around 10,000 INR | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline | 2 years |
Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for PhD and Diploma program:
| Courses | Fees | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Around 10,000 INR | Master’s Degree/MPhil | 3-4 years |
| Diploma(Kannada, Journalism, Nutrition and Health Education, Computer Application) | Around 5,000 to 6,500 INR | Bachelor’s Degree/10+2 | 1 year |
KSOU Admissions
The University provides admissions for various courses in the various levels of programs for various fields of Arts, commerce, Science, Management, Library & Information Science and Education.The college is known for providing top notch quality education in every aspect. It offers various courses for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Phd Programs.The college offers BA in Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography, Education etc, BSc in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Information technology, Home Science etc, BSW, BCom, BCA, B.LIb.Sc, BEd courses for Undergraduate program.it offers MA in Kannada, Hindi,Economics, Political Science, History, Geography, Education, Sanskrit etc, MSc in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, MCom, MCA, M.Lib.Sc, MBA, LLM, MSW etc courses for Postgraduate program.it also offers several courses for Phd program.Also, it offers courses like Kannada, Journalism, Nutrition and Health Education, Computer Application courses for Diploma Program.Its common eligibility includes a minimum of 45%-40% aggregate in a 10+2 equivalent higher qualifying exam recognised by related boards with relevant subjects, merit in graduation , Merit in masters degree.
Application process
Follow the step-by-step admission procedure:
- Â Visit the Official website at https://www.ksoumysuru.ac.in/ , go to the online programs tab and click the apple button.
- Enter the personal details like name, address and marks obtained etc followed by selection of course/program.
- After Filling the application form, submit the required documents like Scanned Passphoto, Signature, marksheets etc.
- Applications can be filled in online mode and offline mode.
- Application fee for general category is around 500 to 300/- INR, 250 to 100/- INR for reservation category.
- Print the application and keep it for future use.
- Keep the reference number with you for future use.
Documents Required
- Application form duly signed and attested(3 copies)
- Gazetted Officer/ Notary attested Qualification Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Photographs(3 Copies)
- DD/Printed Copy of receipt of online payment
KSOU Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility Criteria will differ for various programs. Under the UG program, for courses like BA, BSc, BCom, BSW, BCA, B.Lib.Sc, BEd, it requires candidates with a minimum of 45%-40% aggregate in a 10+2 equivalent higher qualifying exam recognised by related boards with relevant subjects.Also, for PG program, it requires candidates with a minimum of 50% aggregate for general (45% for reservation candidates) in graduation with relevant discipline .For Phd program, it requires candidates with good merit in master degree.
| Name of Courses | Selection Criteria and Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BA, BSc, BCom | Selection-Merit in 10+2. Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| BCA | Selection-Merit in 10+2. Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| B.Lib.Sc | Selection-Merit in 10+2. Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| BEd | Selection-Merit in 10+2. Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| BSW | Selection-Merit in 10+2. Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| MA, MSc, MCom | Selection- Merit Based Eligibility – Graduation degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field |
| MCA | Selection – Merit Based Eligibility – BCA or Bachelor’s degree |
| M.Lib.Sc | Selection – Merit Based Eligibility – B.Lib.Sc or Bachelor’s degree |
| LLM | Selection – Merit Based Eligibility – LLB or Bachelor’s degree |
| MSW | Selection – Merit Based Eligibility – BSW or Bachelor’s degree |
| MBA | Selection – Merit Based Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree |
| Diploma | Selection – Merit Based Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree/ 10+2 |
| PhD | Selection – Merit Based Eligibility – Master’s Degree |
Fees and Scholarships
The fee structure for the various levels of programs such as UG, PG, Diploma and Phd will be in the range of around 4,000 to 12,000 Indian rupees(INR) per year. The detailed program wise fee structure is shown below :
| Program | Fees |
|---|---|
| UG | Around 4,000 to 12,000 INR |
| PG | Around 5,000 to 10,000 INR |
| Diploma | Around 5,000 to 6,000 INR |
| PhD | Around 10,000 INR |
Scholarship details:
The University also offers various scholarships to help the students overcome their financial problems. Its offering of scholarship includes: Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST, Merit Scholarship, Financial Assistance Scheme and many others.
| S.No. | Scholarship Scheme | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Post Matric Scholarship for SC, ST | SC,ST Students who have good merit with certain income limit are considered |
| 2 | Merit Scholarship | Students who have good merit in relevant entrance/qualifying exam with certain income limit are considered |
| 3 | Financial Assistance | Students who seek financial help for their studies are considered |
Hostel
The University provides hostels for boys and girls separately with various facilities. Its facilities in hostels include well maintained rooms and bathrooms,24/7 WIFI, chairs, tables , TV and others etc. Its cost is around 18,250 Indian rupees per annum.
| Accommodation | Fees |
|---|---|
| Boys hostel | Around 18,250 INR per annum |
| Girls hostel | Around 18,250 INR per annum |
Campus Facilities
Karnataka State Open University provides various facilities to the students. The facilities of the University includes :
- Auditorium
- Classrooms
- Hostels
- Departement Labs
- Bank & ATM
- Post Office
- Guest House
- Gym
- Library
- Canteen
- Sports Facilities(Indoor and Outdoor)
- Health Center
- KSOU APP
- KSOU Drushya Vahini and others.
Placements
KSOU provides campus placement opportunities to students in various fields.it is known for its excellent placement records throughout the year. Students of this college get various offers from various companies like South India Paper Mills Ltd, Ferro Foundries Pvt. Ltd and Automotive Axles Ltd and many others. Out of all these offers, it has achieved very good placement offers in the last academic year.
The Placement Cell at the University, provides great opportunities to students with good offers in hand.It provides training and development programs like interview sessions to help students do their best during the placement session.
The Top Recruiters:
- South India Paper Mills Ltd
- Ferro Foundries Pvt. Ltd
- Automotive Axles Ltd and many others.
Conclusion
Karnataka State Open University follows a vision to become one of the top five open universities in India for providing quality education in various field.Its main mission is to generate highly qualified professionals by implementing various research and technical programs with ethical & moral values. Its vision and mission inspires many students to choose the University.
