Type of College

Government

Accreditation & Recognition

AIU, ACU, AAOU

Established

1996

About Karnataka State Open University, Bangalore

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore was established in 1996 under the Karnataka State Open University Act of 1992

with the objectives of introducing and promoting the system of open university and distance learning in the state of Karnataka, and coordinating and determining the standard of such a system in the state. The University has its headquarters in Mysore. The Karnataka State Open University is the 8th Open University to be established in India.

The objective is to provide education to people who cannot attend full-time or part-time educational courses offered by universities. The distance education programs of Karnataka State Open University provide opportunities to working professionals who cannot afford full-time education to earn degrees or diplomas.

It is considered to be a reputed Open University amongst the open learning institutions in the country. Karnataka State Open University is a recognised University of Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi, regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi, permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, UK, Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China and also has association with Commonwealth of Learning (COL).

But first time in the history of state universities, this university has not been recognized by UGC for severe irregularities.The programs offered by KSOU, Mysore, have not been recognized by UGC beyond 2012-13.

The University System is a respected higher-learning organization known for its distinctive strengths in providing superior and relevant distance learning programs to its learners. 

Vision:

  • Creates interactive, effective learning environments for all constituents
  • Serves its constituents’ diverse personal and professional development needs.
  • Expands access to affordable programs to underserved learners

Mission:

  • The mission is to provide quality higher education with the emphasis on educating the public by offering respected, relevant, accessible and affordable, student-focused programs, which prepare them for service and leadership in a diverse community.
  • The college has an attractive, campus situated in secured and serene atmosphere suitable for learning
  • The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
  • The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
  • The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms & computer lab etc.
  • A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
  • The college has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
  • State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
  • The college has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, effective and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
  • Internet facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
  • State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
Levels of study
P.G Diploma
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Full Time 2 Years A candidate who has passed the Bachelor Degree Courses of the Bangalore University or any other Univ
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management Correspondence 1 Year
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management Full Time 1 Year
Post Graduate Diploma In Nutrition and Dietetics Correspondence 1 Year
Arts
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Correspondence 2 Years  
Bachelor Of Arts in Hindi Full Time 3 Years  
Bachelor of Arts in Kannada Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Arts in Sanskrit Full Time 3 Years  10+2
Bachelor of Arts in Telugu Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Arts in Urdu Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Education Full Time 1 Year 10+2+3
Bachelor of Education in Special Education Full Time 3 Years
Master of Arts in Economics Full Time 2 Years
Master of Arts in English Full Time 2 Years B.A
Master of Arts in Hindi Full Time 2 Years B.A
Master of Arts in History Full Time 2 Years B.A
Master of Arts in Kannada Full Time 2 Years B.A
Master of Arts in Public Administration Full Time 2 Years B.A
Master of Arts in Sanskrit Correspondence 2 Years
Master of Arts in Urdu Full Time 2 Years B.A
  • Library
  • Sports
  • Laboratories
  • Auditorium
  • Placement
  • Scholarship
  • Workshop
  • Seminar Halls
  • Health Centre / Hospital
  • Curricular Activities
  • Multipurpose Hall
  • Outdoor Stadium
  • Students Aid Fund
  • Cafeteria/Canteen
  • Bus Facility
  • Anti Ragging
  • Campus Security(24x7)
  • Public Transportation
  • A/C Campus

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