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Yes, students purusing a BSc at KSOU are eligible for scholarships if they belong to the SC/ST/OBC category. These scholarships are provided in the form of fee reimbursement by the Social Welfare Department. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC category have to pay the BSc fee at the time of admission. Later, they can apply for a reimbursement of the paid fee on the State Scholarship Portal. Additionally, BSc students who are BPL Holders (Women), Defense & Ex-servicemen, Auto/Cab Drivers & their families, and KSRTC/BMTC/KKRTC staff are provided a fee concession of 10% on the tuition fee.

Candidates belonging to any one of the following three categories are exempt from paying fees at KSOU:

• Transgenders
• Blind Candidates (Except for MBA & B.Ed)
• Children from families deceased in Covid-19 

To avail of the fee exemption, candidates must submit suitable documents supporting their eligibility. Addionally, SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible for fee reimbursement from the Social Welfare Department. Applications for fee reimbursement can be submitted on the State Scholarship Portal.

Yes, students enrolled in the KSOU BCom course are eligible for scholarships if they belong to the SC/ST/OBC category. These scholarships are provided in the form of fee reimbursement. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC category have to pay the BCom fee at the time of admission. Later, they can apply for a reimbursement of the paid fee on the State Scholarship Portal. Additionally, BCom students who are BPL Holders (Women), Defense & Ex-servicemen, Auto/Cab Drivers & their families, and KSRTC/BMTC/KKRTC staff are provided a fee concession of 10% on the tuition fee.

After completing the KSOU BCom programme, graduates can take up various job roles in government organisations, such as government banks, regulatory bodies, etc. They are also eligible for competitve exams, such as UPSC, SSC, etc., that lead to various jobs in the government sector. Tabulated below are some of the prospective government jobs for BCom graduates of Karnataka State Open University, along with their average salaries:

Note: The above-mentioned are industry-based average payouts. The actual salary may differ from student to student based on their skills and competency.

A KSOU BCom degree opens the door to career opportunities similar to a traditional, full-time BCom degree. KSOU BCom degree holders can build a career in the private as well as the government sector. Some popular files for a BCom graduate include banking, finance, security market, etc. Some job roles that a BCom graduate can take up inlcude Accountant, Business Executives, Tax Counsellors, Auditors, etc. Graduates can also go for a PG degree to improve their chances of getting employed.

Once the KSOU application form has been submitted, it will be examined by the university's admission committee. The admission committe will verify the uploaded documents. Based on the fulfiment of the eligibility, the university will communicate the final admission decision to the applicants through their registered mobile number. If selected, the university will provide you further information regarding allotment of study centre and other details for induction. Candidates who receive an approval from the university after the document verification must confirm their admission by submitting the course fee applicable to them.

Yes, KSOU offers dual-degree programmes where candidates can pursue two ODL courses simultaneously. Candidates can even pursue one regular degree along with an ODL course of KSOU. However, this does not apply to the PhD programmes. The dual-degree programme was approved by UGC in 2022 and KSOU was the first university in the state to adopt it.

Yes, a BCom degree from KSOU is considered valid for government jobs. KSOU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Hence, the degrees awarded by KSOU are equivalent to those from traditional universities and institutions. Candidates with a BCom degree from KSOU are eligible to apply for competitive exams leading to various government jobs.

The Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) admissions are conducted in two sessions. The university accepts applications for BCom admission twice a year. The registrations for the first admission session, i.e. the January cycle, commence in January. The admission process for the January cycle continues till March. The second admission session takes place between July and September. The exact admission dates relating to a BCom at KSOU vary from year to year and are notified by the university through its official website.

Yes, admissions for the BCom course at KSOU for the July cycle are currently ongoing. Interested candidates can submit online applications for admission by visiting the university's official website. Before applying, they must ensure that they are eligible for admission and have the necessary documents to prove their eligibility. KSOU BCom admissions for the July cycle are expected to continue till the end of September 2024.