Colleges in Mysore

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.

KSOU curriuclum comprises various subjects related to accountancy, management, and business. Some subjects included in the KSOU BCom curriculum are listed below:

• Business Organization and Management
• Financial Accounting 
• Income Tax
• Business Law
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Computer in Business
• Auditing
• Corporate Accounting
• Computer in Business
• Financial Markets and Services

To be eligible to pursue BCom at KSOU, applicants must meet any one of the following eligibility criteria specified by the university:

• Candidates must have passed the Two-Year Pre-University Examination conducted by the Pre-University Board in Karnataka State, or any other examination considered equivalent thereto

• Candidates from other states must have completed 12 years of schooling excluding nursery education
• Candidates must have completed Pre-University Education in Vocational Courses with relevant subjects conducted by the Department of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka

Yes, KSOU offers a BCom programme in the (Open & Distance Learning) ODL mode. The minimum duration of the programme is three years and the maximum duration is five years. Eligible candidates are provided direct admission to the programme. Interested candidates can apply for the programme by visiting the official website of the university.

The total fee for BCom at KSOU is INR 25,700 for three years. This includes the tuition fee, admission fee, security deposit, etc. Some components of the fee, like the tuition fee, are payable annually while others are payable once at admission. The mentioned fee information is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. The KSOU fee can be paid by following methods:

• • Credit Card (Master/Visa)
  • Debit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay)
  • Net Banking
  • UPI

After the online document verification, KSOU sends approval to the eligible applicants. Such applicants must confirm their admission by submitting the first-year fee for BCom at KSOU. This includes the first-year tuition fee, admission fee, security deposit, etc. The amount of fee payable at admission is INR 8,900. The first-year fee for BPL Holders (Women), Defense & Ex-servicemen, Auto/Cab Drivers & their families, KSRTC/ BMTC/KKRTC staff is INR 8,290. The mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.