Humanities & Social Sciences

Yes, Odisha State Open University (OSOU) offers three-year long BA (Hons) programmes. The UG-level course is available in different specialisations, including Hindi, Sociology, Odia, Economics, etc. Admission in these courses is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility requirements. The application form can be filled out in an online mode.

There are a total of 13 state open universities in India, currently. Aspirants can apply for admission in either of this as per requirement. OSOU BA (H) course is recognised. OSOU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Distance Education Bureau (DEB), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Bar Council of India (BCI), and Medical Council of India (MCI). Mentioned below are a few parameters that can be considered for university comparison:

• Location
• Course fees
• Value of Degree
• Curriculum
• Quality of study material
• Study centres

The institute reviews all submitted applications and releases up to three merit lists. Students who are shortlisted must appear for the ISBJ-CET entrance exam, followed by a personal interview. Final selection depends on successfully meeting all stages of the admission process.

There are currently 13 state open universities. Odisha State Open University offers BA (H) course across various specialisations. Admission is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. The total tuition fees for the course is INR 11,700 as per official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Mentioned below are some of the state open universities that are offering BA/ BA (H) programmes apart from OSOU:

• NSOU Kolkata
• BRAOU Hyderabad
• VMOU Rajasthan
• YCMOU Maharashtra
• NOU Bihar
• MPBOU MP
• BAOU Gujarat, etc.

Amity University, Ranchi, graduates can explore various SSC opportunities after a BA. The opportunities include the jobs in the government sector. Most of these jobs might require the applicants to appear for competitive recruitment exams conducted by various recruiting authorities. Some popular government jobs after BA and their respective salaries are tabulated below:

Both the mentioned open universities can be compared based on their course fees, degree value, students reviews, curriculum, etc. In fee comparison, NSOU BA (H) course is cheaper with tuition fees of INR 9,900, while BA (H) at Odisha State Open University is INR 11,700. There is not a huge fee difference. Apart from this, NSOU is rated 4.1 out of 5 and OSOU is rated 3.2 out of 5 by the verified student reviews on Shiksha.

Amity University, Ranchi, BA graduates can choose between a range of career opportunities. Depending on their interests and specialisations, they can build careeers in the fields of education, administration, media, journalism, etc. There are jobs for BA graduates in the government as well as the private sector. Some jobs that BA graduates of the university can take up are presented in the table below:

Aspirants of BA (H) courses can apply online on the official website of OSOU. The provided information shall be correct and updated. Mentioned below are the steps to apply for OSOU BA (H) admissions:

1. Go to the official website.
2. Click on 'Admission' on the home page.
3. Click on 'New Registration' and provide all the asked details.
4. Login to fill out the application.
5. Pay the fee and submit the form.

Odisha State Open University offers merit-based admission in its BA (Hons) programmes. Aspirants who are Class 12 or equivalent pass can apply. The application form can be filled out online on the official website. Once the verification is done, the admission confirmation mail is sent out to the students. These candidates can then reach out to the study centres and get their study material.