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Karnataka State Open University - [KSOU], Mysore

Mysore, KarnatakaOpen UniversityEstd 1996

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Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1st Yr Fees:₹18,500

1 Courses2 YearsFull Time

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Graduation

MBA Specilization	Fees
General	₹18,500 1st Yr Fees

Master of Arts [MA]

1st Yr Fees:₹6,200

13 Courses2 YearsPart Time

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Master of Science [M.Sc]

1st Yr Fees:₹17,100

12 Courses2 YearsPart Time

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Post Graduate Diploma

1st Yr Fees:₹3,400

7 Courses1 YearPart Time

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM]

1st Yr Fees:₹6,400

3 Courses1 YearPart Time

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About KSOU

Karnataka State Open University(KSOU) is located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It is a State Public University founded on 1 June 1996. It came into force as an Act of State Legislature in 1992. The university is approved by UGC. KSOU is a premier place for Open and Distance Learning programs. Working professionals, homemakers, or students who seek part-time jobs can attend these programs and can gain higher education.

The University conducts admission for the courses of M.A., M.Com, B.A., B.Com, M.sc, and MBA programs for distance learning. For admission into B.A./B.Com, candidates need to complete their class 12 examination from a recognized board or have appeared for two years pre-University examination.

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KSOU Mysore Highlights

KSOU Mysore Courses

KSOU Mysore Admission

3.1 How to Apply?

KSOU Mysore Scholarships

KSOU Mysore Facilities

KSOU Mysore Faculty

KSOU Mysore FAQs

KSOU Admission 2022

For M.A./M.Com, candidates must possess a graduation in the requisite field with an aggregate score of 50% in the said subjects. For M.sc, candidates must have a valid graduation degree in the requisite field.

For MBA, candidates who have completed their graduation in any specific discipline are eligible. For PhD and Diploma courses, candidates need to complete graduation/post-graduation in the specific field with an aggregate of 50%.

Admission is done priorly two times in a year i.e. January and June as per the guidelines provided by UGC-DEB. Students get an added advantage as they have online resources and an E-Learning portal for their ease of studying.

KSOU has established a Skill Development Centre which helps students to prepare for the competitive examinations. Students adopting for coaching get hostel accommodation and other boarding facilities. Personal Contact Programmes(PCP) are conducted to clear doubts and concerns of the students undergoing Distance Learning.

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
Official Website	https://ksoumysuru.ac.in/index.php

KSOU Mysore Courses

The course details offered by the KSOU are tabulated below:

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

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KSOU Mysore Admission

The selection for any of the UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, and Ph.D. programs is made based on the marks scored in the last qualifying examination. There is no entrance exam conducted for admission into the institute. Admissions are direct merit-based.

How to Apply?

Visit the official website of KSOU.
On the Home page, click on the Online Admission Portal.
Fill out the application form available and upload all the required documents.
Submit all the required documents along with the print out of the online Application form.
Pay the fees as per the course you have chosen.

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KSOU Mysore Scholarships

KSOU provides post-matric scholarships to the candidates studying at the institute. Post-Matric Scholarship is provided in the terms of fee reimbursement, hostel fees. The institute also avails a defense scholarship for the students whose parents are the personnel of any wing in the Indian Army.

To avail of the scholarship, there are certain norms and conditions. Post Matric Scholarship is available for those SC/ST caste candidates whose annual income is between less than or between 2.5-10 lakhs. The certificates required to satisfy the eligibility criteria are Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, and Bonafide Certificate.

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KSOU Mysore Facilities

Library: KSOU has a well-established library which is opened normally from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. During PCP, the functions from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
IT Infrastructure: The institute provides an excellent infrastructure to the students along with WiFi for students as well as the staff members.
Cafeteria: The institute has a cafeteria where students or office premises can get hygienic and delicious food at affordable prices.
Guest House: KSOU provides an ambient place for counselors, academicians, and other guests in a hygienic and clean environment at the guest house available in the North-West of the campus.

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KSOU Mysore Faculty

The institute KSOU Mysore has 29 departments. All the departments are well-known for the faculties in each department.

Some of the top faculties are:

Dr. DM Mishra: Professor, Department of computer science
Dr. C Anitha: Asst. Prof., Department of Food and Nutrition
Dr. Umashankar M: Asst. Prof., Department of Chemistry
Sri, SV Niranjana: Asst.Prof., Department of Physics

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KSOU Mysore FAQs

Ques. What is PCP? How can a candidate know about PCP dates?

Ans. PCP is the Personal Contact Programs conducted by the institute for the students undergoing distance learning. It is organized at the nearest regional centers where candidates need to perform the required practicals and can get doubt clearance. It is conducted once every semester.

Ques. Is the payment of fees for Admission at KSOU done offline?

Ans. The admission fees are paid after the successful submission of the documents and application form at the nearest regional center. Fee payment is done via online mode only.

Ques. From where can a candidate collect his/her study material and ID Card?

Ans. A candidate can collect his/her study material and other relevant things by visiting the nearest regional centers and showing the payment slip/registration slip.

Ques. How is the faculty at KSOU, Mysore?

Ans. The faculty at KSOU is well experienced & holds ample knowledge about the concerned subjects. They make students industry-ready by enhancing their theoretical as well as practical knowledge. They have unique teaching methods.

Ques. Which facilities are provided by KSOU, Mysore?

Ans. KSOU offers a big and spacious library which contains books from every domain. It also offers cafeteria and guest house facilities for hygienic food and proper accommodation.

Ques. Does KSOU offer Ph.D. programs?

Ans. Yes, KSOU offers a 3-year Ph.D. program in 9 different specializations. The candidate must possess a valid Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks.