Karnataka State Open University is one of the premier distance universities in the country established in the year 1996. It is recognized by the University of Distance Education Council (DEC) by New Delhi. The Karnataka State Open University also known as KSOU offers undergraduate, graduate and diploma programs under different specializations that cater to the needs of the students. The university offers 4 programs at the undergraduate level and 5 programs at the postgraduate level.
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KSOU is inviting applications for UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses admission 2021. The last date to apply is November 18, 2021 (without any late fees). The application fee is:
Key points for admission to Karnataka State Open University:
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Karnataka State Open University offers BA, B.Com, B.Ed. in 2 specializations, B.Sc. in IT and B.Lib.I.Sc program under the undergraduate level. The minimum education qualification or eligibility criteria for the program is qualifying 10+2 or HSC or equivalent examination in the relevant stream from a recognized board.
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must fill the application form online by visiting the official website of the university. Candidates along with this must submit the necessary academic documents and proofs for admission.
The college also offers Lateral entry admission for the second and third semester for undergraduate programs. The basic eligibility criteria for lateral entry admission is qualifying 10+2 in any stream in addition to 6 months/1-year course in IT or 10+2 with a 3 year diploma in IT from a recognized university.
Course name | Specialisation | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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BA |
Qualify 10+2 or H.S.C. in any relevant stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate and more from a recognized college/board |
Merit obtained in the qualifying examination |
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B.Com. |
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B.Sc. |
Information Technology |
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B.Sc. (Lateral Entry) |
10+2 in any stream in addition to 6 months/ 1-year course in IT or 10+2 with a 3-year diploma in IT from a recognized university. |
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B.Ed. |
General |
50% marks in Bachelor’s or masters degree |
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Special Education |
Karnataka State Open University offers postgraduate courses as approved by the university grant commission. The university offers postgraduate programs of M.Com, MA and M.Sc. in 11 specializations each. The college also offers MBA program at the master’s level. The eligibility criterion for admission to the PG programs is done on the basis of the scores obtained in the 3-year bachelor degree or equivalent examination of the relevant stream qualified from a recognized university or college.
Karnataka State Open University also offers M.Lib.I.Sc. and L.L.M in the post-graduation level to all students through distance learning. The basic eligibility for admission to M.Lib.I.Sc. is qualifying B.Lib.I.Sc. from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks and more. Whereas, for admission to L.L.M. the candidate must have passed their Graduation or equivalent to law from any recognized university/ college or institution.
The college also offers Lateral entry to M.Sc. in the second and third semester. The basic eligibility for direct admission to 2nd semester is graduation degree with 4 semesters of GNIIT, whereas, for the third semester, the minimum eligibility is graduation and PGDCA /PGDIT from a university or equivalent or DOEACC "A" Level Certificate or B.E.(C.Sc./IT) or GNIIT or PGDCA from CAL-C.
Course name | Specialization | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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MA |
Economics |
Qualify 3-year B.A. degree with a minimum of 50% marks and more from a recognized university/ institution |
Merit obtained in the qualifying examination. |
English |
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History |
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Hindi |
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Kannada |
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Political Science |
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Public Administration |
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Sanskrit |
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Sociology |
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Telugu |
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Urdu |
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M.Sc. |
Biochemistry |
Qualify 3-year B.Sc. or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks and more from a recognized university/ institution |
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Biotechnology |
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Chemistry |
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Clinical Nutrition |
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Computer Science |
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Environmental Science |
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Information Science |
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Mathematics |
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Microbiology |
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Physics |
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Psychology |
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M.Sc. (Lateral Entry) |
For second-semester Graduation degree with 4 semesters of GNIIT Or for third-semester graduation and PGDCA /PGDIT from a university or equivalent or DOEACC "A" Level Certificate or B.E.(C.Sc./IT) or GNIIT or PGDCA from CAL-C |
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MBA |
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks and more from a recognized university/ institution |
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M.Com. |
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M.Lib.I.Sc |
Bachelor in Library and Information Science from a recognized university/ institution |
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L.L.M |
Graduate or equivalent in Law from a recognized university |
Note: If candidate secure less than 50% marks in Bachelors Degree for them it is neccessary for them to have atleast 3 years of experience at Supervisory/Managerial/Professional level.
The Karnataka State Open University also offers a Ph.D. in 10 specializations at the Doctorate level. The basic eligibility criteria for the program is qualifying either M.Phil. or Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% aggregate and more from a recognized university.
Course name | Specialization | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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Ph.D. |
Education |
Qualify M.Phil. or Masters in the relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks and more from a recognized university/ institution |
Merit obtained in the qualifying examination. |
English |
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Hindi |
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History |
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Management Studies |
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Political Science |
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Kannada |
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Sociology |
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Telugu |
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Sanskrit |
The application process for Karnataka State Open University is conducted online and can be done by visiting the official website at www.ksoumysore.edu.in. The candidates can apply to the desired course by visiting the official website of the college.
A detailed admission procedure is as follows:
Registrar (Evaluation),
Karnataka State Open University,
Manasagan-gotri, Mysore – 570006.
Following are the documents required to be submitted in a set of 3 at the time of admission:
Ques. Does KSOU offer scholarships?
Ques. Does KSOU offer MBA in finance? What is the duration and eligibility criteria for MBA?
Ques. Can a candidate get direct admission to KSOU?
Ques. Is there any relaxation for reserved categories at KSOU?
Ques. How much percentage is required for admission to the Ph.D. program?
Ques. Can a candidate pursue two courses simultaneously at KSOU?
Ques. Does a candidate need to carry the payment receipt at the time of admission?
Ques. Does KSOU offer MA in languages?
Ans. KSOU offers the MA program in the following mentioned languages-
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Action |
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MBA 1 Course | ₹18,500 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | |
B.Ed 1 Course | ₹20,500 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | |
PG Diploma 1 Course | ₹3,400 (Total Fees) | Graduation |
Course | Fees | Eligibility | Action |
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MA 13 Courses | ₹6,200 - 15,000 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | |
PG Program 1 Course | ₹6,400 (Total Fees) | Graduation | |
M.Sc 12 Courses | ₹17,100 - 40,000 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | |
Certificate 1 Course | ₹2,400 (Total Fees) | - | |
PG Diploma 3 Courses | ₹3,900 - 6,400 (Total Fees) | Graduation |
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COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
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B.Com, B.Ed, BA, LLM, M.Com, M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Education, M.Phil/Ph.D in Management, M.Sc, MA, MBA/PGDM, | Admission Link |
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