Odisha State Open University

Both the open universities offer BCom/ BCom (H) course. They can be compared on the basis of fees, degree value, student reviews, curriculum, etc. In fee comparison, the BRAOU BCom course is more economical with tuition fees of INR 7,700, while the BCom (H) at Odisha State Open University is INR 11,700. It must be noted that the mentioned course fee is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

The open university carries out admission procedure in Jul and Jan sessions. For the Jul admission cycle, the application window open in Jun and for the Jan session, the registrations open in Dec. Students shall ensure that they apply on or before the application deadline. Once the application and course fees is submitted, the admission confirmation is sent out by the open university on email.

No, there is no entrance score requirement for BCom (H) admission in OSOU. The open university admit candidates based on performance in the last qualifying examination. Aspirants who are Class 12 or equivalent exam pass can apply for course admission. The application form can be filled out in online mode.

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

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.

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.

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.

The admission cycle is carried out in the Jul and Jan session by the Odisha State Open University. Students can apply for admission in either of the sessions. For the Jul session, the registrations open in Jun and for the Jan session, the registrations open in Dec. The applications must be submitted timely. Once the application and fee is submitted, the admission confirmation is sent out by the open university.