The Odisha State Open University was found in 2015 by the act of Odisha state legislature. The University is popularly-known for its distance learning programs and, is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. The University offers various courses ranging from teacher education, Computer science, Engineering, Business & Management, paramedical, agriculture, and foreign language courses. The fee to be charged for each of these courses is made reasonable and affordable for everyone.Currently, the Vice-chancellor of the University is Dr. Srikant Mohapatra. The Vice-chancellor has also been awarded the IGNOU gold medal in 2004 for providing the best services to the students by late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. The University brings in the use of the other regional study centres, government infrastructures for distance learning. In total, the University has established more than 50+ study centres all over the state of Odisha. It is a platform for all those who don’t have enough time to pursue regular full-time courses from Universities but want to continue their further studies.
The Odisha open state university regulates the following eight schools:-
Established | Institute Type | 2015 | Public |
Also Known As | OSOU [Odisha State Open University} |
Location of Campus | G.M. University Campus, Budharaja, Sambalpur, Odisha |
Accredited by | UGC (University Grants Commission) |
Modes of education | Distance Learning |
Official website | www.osou.ac.in |
Application Mode | Online |
Contact | info@osou.ac.in | 0663-2521600 |
The Odisha Open University offers 60+ courses to all the candidates. It includes undergraduate, post-graduate, diploma, post-graduate diploma courses, and other certified courses. All the details of the courses, eligibility and, further information are given below in the table:-
Course | Details |
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A) | Duration – 3 Years Eligibility – 10+2 passed Subjects Offered – English, Hindi, History, Sociology, Journalism, and mass communication, Sanskrit, Odia, Economics and, Political science. |
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Duration – 3 Years Eligibility – 10+2 passed |
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | Duration – 3 Years Eligibility – 10+2 Passed |
Master Of Arts (M.A) | Duration – 2 Years Eligibility – Graduate Subjects Offered – Sanskrit, English, Hindi, History, Sociology, Business Administration, Journalism, and mass communication, Public policy, Public administration, Odia, Economics and, Political science. |
Master Of Commerce (M.com) | Duration – 2 years Eligibility – Graduate |
Diploma | Duration – 1 Year Eligibility – 10+2 passed Subjects Offered – Banking and Insurance, Computer applications, cybersecurity, Disaster management, rural development, and many others. For more Click Here |
Post-graduate Diploma | Duration – 18 Months Eligibility – Graduation Subjects Offered – Management, Disaster Management, Cybersecurity, Media Management, computer application, and a few others. |
Certificate | Duration – 6 Months Eligibility – 10+2 Passed Subjects Offered – Communication Skills, Digital Library, E-commerce, Legal awareness, Rural development, Soft skill and IT skill, Climate change, and sustainable development, and others. |
Post-graduate certificate | Duration – 6 Months Eligibility – Graduate Subjects – Digital Library and Research Methodology. |
The University offers numerous undergraduate, post-graduate, diploma, post-graduation diploma, and many other certificate courses in fields of science, commerce, arts, and management.
The candidates willing to pursue any of the above-mentioned courses can apply Online through the University website and offline as well, by visiting the campus. The admission to students is granted on their merit for all the courses. For further information regarding the admission click here.
By clicking the above link, you will be redirected to the page of the Application filling form. For filling the Application form, you simply need to follow the mentioned instructions. All the details of the documents required at the time of the registration are given underneath:-
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Odisha Open state university[OSOU], offers grants to the meriting and commendable students having a place with the SC/ST and OBC under the Prerana Scholarship Scheme. Students are required to follow the rules set by the college to apply for the Scholarship. Till now, a large number of students are benefited from this scheme. This scheme is only for the students belonging to the backward classes such as SC/ST/OBC and not for general category students.
Since the University provides distance learning programs, therefore, all the lessons, seminars, and classes are to be attended online. Keeping this in mind, the classes and videos are made interactive for a better understanding of students.
Course | Fees per Academic year | Eligibility |
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B.A | 3,000 Rs. | 10+2 |
BBA | 3,000 Rs. | 10+2 |
B.Com | 3,000 Rs. | 10+2 |
M.A | 5,000 Rs. | Graduate |
M.Com | 6,000 Rs. | Graduate |
Diploma | 4,000-10,000 Rs. | 10+2 |
Post-graduation Diploma | 6,000-9,000 Rs. | Graduate |
Certificate | 1,500-2,500 Rs. | 10+2 |
Post-graduate certificate | 2,500 Rs. | Graduate |
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Action |
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BA {Hons.} 8 Courses | ₹3,400 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | |
MA 12 Courses | ₹5,400 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | |
PG Diploma 2 Courses | ₹7,500 - 9,000 (Total Fees) | Graduation | |
M.Sc 1 Course | ₹10,400 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | |
Polytechnic 1 Course | ₹6,400 (Total Fees) | - |
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