Distance learning Centre-Karnataka State Open University

The students who want to pursue BEd course from KSOU must complete any degree from a recognised college. Additionally, they must complete a mandatory education programme through face to face mode. The duration of the course is 2 years. Total credits required to pass the course are 66. 

There are multiple scholarships offered by KSOU to BCom students with each of them having a different eligibility criteria. For financial aid scholarships, candidates must belong to the EWS, SC/ST, OBC etc. categories with a total family income of less that INR 2 lakh. For merit based scholarships, candidates must secure high enough percentages in either their qualifying exam or the exams of the first semester.

Yes, candidates are eligible for several scholarships as a BCom student at KSOU. The KSOU scholarships include both government scheme financial aids as well as scholarships from the institute itself. The government schemes for KSOU scholarships are mainlyfor provided financial assistance to candidates of special categories. Candidates need to provide specific documents as proof that they belong to such categories to claim such KSOU BCom scholarships.

No, admissions into the BA courses at KSOU have been closed for the July session. The admissions into BA courses were opened in the month of February. Candidates who wish to take admission into KSOU BA courses will now have to wait for the BA admissions in 2026. Candidates are advised to check the official website of KSOU for more details.

Yes, KSOU offers BA courses in several specialisations such as English, Psychology, Political Science, History and more. All BA courses offered by KSOU have a duration of three years which are offered in full-time mode only. Candidates who wish to be able to apply for KSOU BA courses can do so by visiting the official website and filling the application form. 

Yes, KSOU offers several scholarships under both government and institute schemes, Candidates can apply for variousgovernemnt scholarship schemes that either provide financial aid to the students in need or provide scholarships on the basis of various achievements earned by a student in sports and cultural events. The institute scholarships at KSOU are offered on merit basis.

BBA at KSOU is a three-year undergraduate programme structured under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). It is divided into six semesters, blending theoretical knowledge with practical exposure to help students build strong foundations in management, finance, and business practices.

Yes, KSOU does offer free Wi-Fi facility to all its students with 24 x 7 working hours with campus-wide coverage. With the use of a stable internet connection, students can access KSOU radio app, set-up for providing lessons and lectures from skilled professors and external resource persons to KSOU students. The university recognizes the need to stay connected to each other in this digital age as well as remain updated on what is happening around the world.

Yes, KSOU provides hostel accommodation for females as well. The KSOU campus has 1 hostel for its female students with an intake of 56 students. One would have to pay a very nominal fee of INR 50 per head on a per-day basis. Students would have to pay INR 250, which is refundable if no damages occur to hostel property during the entire stay duration.

Yes, there is membership available for the KSOU library. Students have to pay a refundable amount of Rs.250 for graduates and postgraduates and INR 500 for M.Phil. and Ph.D. students.

Graduates and postgraduates will get 2 borrower cards, while M.Phil. and Ph.D. students are issued 5 borrower cards. Users can only borrow one book per card.