KSOU Admission 2024: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

Saniya Qureshi

Updated on - Jan 22, 2024

KSOU admission 2024 will be offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate, PG certificate, certificate, diploma, and doctoral levels. The courses are offered in an open learning format at various learning centers across the state. All admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination.

Karnataka State Open University offers courses in Humanities, Science, Commerce, Social Work, Education, Computer Application and Library Sciences. These include BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, BSW, MA, MSc, MCom, MCA, MLibISc, PhD etc. It also offers UGC-recognised online courses which include BA, BCom, MA, MSc, MBA, and MCom in different specializations.

The Karnataka State is a leading state in the higher education sector with a GER of 25.3% (for 2018-19, AISHE), the role of Karnataka State Open University is vital in enhancing the GER of the state to a much higher level. The KSOU has created an excellent academic and administrative infrastructure, not only at its headquarters in Mysore but also at its 21 regional centers across the state. 

Candidates can get admission at KSOU without much hassle. Get more information at the GetMyUni Verdict on the same.

KSOU Mysore Table of Content 

• KSOU Mysore UG Admission
• KSOU Mysore PG Admission
• KSOU Mysore Application Process
• KSOU Mysore Admission Helpline

KSOU UG Admission 2024

KSOU offers 10 undergraduate courses across streams like Humanities, Science, Commerce, Social Work, Education, Computer Application, and Library Sciences. The UG courses are conducted for a duration of 3 to 6 years. More details about the KSOU UG admission are given below:

KSOU PG Admission 2024

KSOU offers 7 PG courses s across streams like Humanities, Science, Commerce, Social Work, Education, Computer Application, and Library Sciences. More details about the KSOU PG admission are given below:

KSOU Doctoral Admission 2024

KSOU offers PhD courses in a regular format that is at par with conventional doctoral degrees. The Ph.D. degrees are offered across multiple specializations like English, Microbiology, Food and Nutrition, Ancient History and Archeology, History, Public Administration, Biotechnology etc. The course duration ranges from 3 to 5 years. The fee differs for each specialization and duration of the course. The base tuition fee is INR 5000. Given below is the total tuition fees for 3 years. 

More details about the KSOU doctoral admission are mentioned below:

KSOU Diploma Admission 2024

KSOU diploma admissions are conducted annually for each course. There are 6 diploma courses offered at Karnataka State Open University. The diploma courses are conducted across 1 year. More details about the KSOU diploma admission are given below:

• Specializations: Kannada, Journalism, Nutrition and Health Education, Information Technology, Computer Application, Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Total Fees: INR 5800 to INR 16,500.
• Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination conducted by recognized boards of examination.
• Selection Criteria: Merit Based.

KSOU PG Certificate Admission 2024

Karnataka State Open University offers admission to PG certificate courses in 13 specializations. These courses are conducted across 1 year and have a credit-based system for assessment. More details about the KSOU PG Certificate admission are given below:

• Specializations: Marketing and Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Business Law, Computer Applications, Communicative English, Financial Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, Kuvempu Sahitya and Ambedkar Studies.
• Total Fees: INR 5800 to INR 10,100.
• Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have passed Graduation from a recognized university/college.
• Selection Criteria: Merit Based

KSOU Certificate Admission 2024

KSOU offers certificate courses to undergraduate students across various disciplines. These are also called undergraduate certification courses and are conducted across 6 months. More details about the KSOU certificate admission are mentioned below:

• Specializations: Panchayat Raj, Nutrition and Food, Information Communication and Technology and English, Entrepreneurship and English.
• Total Fees: INR 4400 to INR 5800.
• Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have passed Graduation from a recognized university/college.
• Selection Criteria: Merit Based

KSOU Online Courses Admission 2024

Karnataka State Open University offers admission to UGC-recognised online courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The courses are conducted in an online and distance learning format. The classes are conducted in a live format and students are also provided with video lectures of the same. More details about the KSOU online course admission are mentioned below:

• Courses Offered: BA, BCom, MA, MCom, MBA, MSc Mathematics.
• Total Fees: INR 30,000 to 1.2 Lakhs.
• Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have passed Graduation from a recognized university/college.
• Selection Criteria: Merit Based.

KSOU Application Process 2024 

KSOU Mysore admission form can be directly obtained through the official website for admission to the college. The application forms are available from June to October each year and the students must register online through the official website for all the courses to be eligible for admission to all the courses offered at the university.

The fee structure of KSOU has been set affordably to make education available for students from all walks of life. More details about the fees and payment can be found on the  KSOU Courses and Fees page. 

Steps to Apply for KSOU Admission 2024

The steps to apply at KSOU Mysore are given below:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of KSOU Mysore 
• Step 2: Click on the Students Zone tab.
• Step 3: Go to Admission
• Step 4: Click on Apply Now against the relevant course and register using personal details.
• Step 5: Complete the application process by submitting relevant documents and paying the application fee.

Documents Required for the Application Process

The following documents will have to be submitted by the applicant during the KSOU admission process:

• Birth Certificate
• Valid ID Proof
• Passport-size photographs
• Marksheet (10th & 12th)
• Entrance Exam Scorecard
• Graduation Certificate (If applicable)
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Physical Disability Certificate (If applicable)

KSOU Admission Helpline 2024 

For further guidance or assistance for the KSOU Mysore admission process 2024, refer to the following KSOU admission contact number and other details.