KSOU: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Saniya Qureshi

Updated on - Feb 28, 2023

KSOU, or Karnataka State Open University, established in 1996, is one of India's pioneers and reputed open learning institutions. KSOU offers graduation and postgraduation courses in various disciplines, such as science, humanities, languages, education, management and commerce. Since it is an open university, admissions to KSOU are based on merit. The courses available include BSc, BA, BCom, MA, MSc, MCom, and MBA. The KSOU admissions are currently ongoing.

KSOU Latest Updates

• February 03, 2023: KSOU Admission 2022-23 January Cycle Open for UG, PG, Diploma & Certificate Programs. Apply till March 31, 2023.

KSOU, or Karnataka State Open University, is a UGC-approved, AICTE and NCTE-certified. The AICTE certification enhances the value of the MBA degree offered by KSOU. Karnataka State Open University is located 5 km away from Mysore, with a calm and quiet atmosphere. KSOU currently has 15 colleges, all over India, under its affiliation, that impart education in various disciplines. The primary objective of Karnataka State Open University is to provide high-quality education to everyone, irrespective of age, region or formal qualifications.

Table of Contents

• KSOU Quick Insights
• KSOU Admission Dates 2023
• KSOU Courses
• KSOU Departments
• KSOU Admission
• Why choose KSOU? 
• KSOU Top Affiliated Colleges
• KSOU Result
• KSOU Infrastructure
• KSOU Placement
• KSOU Collaboration
• KSOU Alumni

KSOU Quick Insights

KSOU is an open, distance learning institute located in Karnataka. Some essential information about KSOU is mentioned below.

KSOU Admission Dates 2023

KSOU releases an academic planner for each session with important dates related to admission. The dates are different for UG, PG, diploma and certificate courses. The tentative dates are mentioned below.

KSOU Courses

KSOU offers 9 UG, 5 PG, 13 PG Diploma, 4 UG Certificate, 6 Diploma courses and PhD courses in multiple disciplines. The details about these courses are listed below.

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KSOU Departments

KSOU has 32 departments that conduct academic activities on campus. KSOU has different departments to improve the efficiency of providing students with quality education. Below mentioned are the important departments of KSOU, and each department has its roles and responsibilities to be performed.

KSOU Admission

KSOU admission process is carried out offline and online. The admissions are made to undergraduate, postgraduate, PG diploma, and certificate courses. The admissions are direct and usually start in the month of June. Students can register on the official website of KSOU and choose the courses based on qualifications.

KSOU Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the various courses at KSOU, the students must meet the institute's eligibility criteria.

BA/BSc/BCom Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2.

MA/MCom/MSc/MBA Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed graduation from a recognised university.

PhD Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed postgraduation from a recognised university.

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Why choose KSOU?

KSOU, or Karnataka State Open University, established in 1962, is an institute for higher education that offers multiple courses in science, commerce, humanities, management, languages, and education. KSOU has contributed highly to the GER of Karnataka, which is 25.3% (for 2018-19, AISHE).

KSOU Academic Advantages

• KSOU is a UGC-recognised university.
• KSOU has AICTE and NCTE approvals that increase the credibility of the courses. 
• KSOU offers 9 UG, 5 PG, 13 PG Diploma, 4 UG Certificate, 6 Diploma courses and PhD courses in multiple disciplines.
• There are 21 regional centres of KSOU all over Karnataka.
• KSOU offers education without barriers by providing distance education and direct admissions.

KSOU Top Affiliated Colleges

KSOU has 15 affiliated colleges and 21 regional centres all over the country. These affiliated colleges offer BSc, BE/BTech, LLB and MBA/PGDM admission. Some top affiliated colleges are.

KSOU Result

KSOU results 2022 for the May end-term semester examinations have been declared. KSOU publishes all its semester, annual and final results on the official website; Students can check their results using the following steps.

• Click on the Students Zone tab.
• Go to Examinations
• Enter details to check results. 

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KSOU Infrastructure

KSOU, an open university, has adequate facilities that help conduct academic activities. KSOU is 5 km from the central city of Mysore with a pleasant, calm and quiet atmosphere, which becomes an ideal place for studying. The infrastructure facilities provided by the university are.

• Library
• Hostel
• Health Clinic
• Canteen
• Guest House
• Post Office

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KSOU Placements

KSOU-affiliated UG and PG colleges offer placements to students pursuing studies at the institute. Annually, on average, 95% of placements are recorded. In 2022

• 98% of students were placed.
• Out of 431 students, 421 got placed.
• The highest package offered was INR 10 LPA.
• The average package offered was INR 2.5 LPA.

KSOU Top Recruiters

Various national-level companies visit the campus for placements. The top companies that visit the KSOU campus for placements are tabulated below.

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KSOU Collaborations

KSOU collaborates with different industries to give students more practical and industrial knowledge. The higher officials persuade such MoUs since there has been pressure on students to grab internships, and since most students at KSOU come from rural backgrounds, the institute must provide them with as many employment and meaningful opportunities as possible. Some of these collaborations include.

National Collaborations

• JK Global Academy
• Supreme Pharmaceuticals
• VST Tillers
• GRS Engineering
• Triveni Engineering
• Brakes India Limited
• Keynes Technology

KSOU Alumni

KSOU has produced brilliant minds in the past 25 years. The Karnataka State Open University Alumni Association (KSOUAA) was registered as an association under the Karnataka societies registration act 1960 under the name Karnataka State Open University Alumni Association. Some of the notable alumni of the institute are.