Odisha State Open University

The fee structure for UG and PG courses at Odisha State Open University (OSOU) is as follows:

• For UG courses, the fees range from INR 3,000 to INR 3,450 per year, depending on the specific program. Additional fees may apply for practical work, assignments, and examinations.
• For PG courses, the fees range from INR 5,000 to INR 10,400 for the first year, depending on the specific program. For example, the fee for the first year of the M.A programme is INR 5,000, and the fee for the first year of the M.Sc programme is INR 10,400.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information on the fee structure for specific courses, it is recommended to visit the official website of Odisha State Open University contact the university directly through the contact information given on the official website.

While comparing the placements of OSOU and NOU it is important to remember that both institutes have different procedures of conduct and different systems of education. About 30-40% of students in various courses of this university get placement. The recruitment procedure is held by many companies. The highest package salary offered is 10 LPA, and the average salary package salary offered ranges between 3-4 LPA. The lowest package salary offered is 2 LPA. Byju's offers the best salary package as per the official website and the aluminis of the institute. Internship offers in the institute are said to be more than students wish for. On the other hand, in case of NOU there is no placement facility available for the students. This university does not provide job to the students. The institute does not provide the internship to the students. No companies go there for the campus placement. In other words the students are on their own. 

There are many companies both big and small recruiting from OSOU. Some of the companies that visit Odisha State Open University (OSOU) for placements include:

• Adani Defence & Aerospace
• Airbus
• Indian Airlines
• Vistara
• Indigo

Additionally, students have mentioned that many start-up companies visit the campus, and the placement process has been affected by the pandemic. During the pandemic period the institute's grip on the placement facilities did drop for sure but it had climbed back to its previous position, infact trying to grasp even more. The university provides a placement cell and training of students in soft skills to enhance employability. However, placements and job opportunities are not considered good in some cases due to the nature of distance education.

The top courses offered by Odisha State Open University (OSOU) include a variety of programs at different levels. Some of the prominent courses are:

• M.A. (Master of Arts) in various subjects
• B.A. (Hons.) Bachelor of Arts
• M.Sc. (Master of Science)
• M.Com (Master of Commerce)
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

In addition to these, the university has eight distinct schools functioning under it, offering degree, diploma, and certificate courses across multiple streamsthe university also offering several diploma, certificate, and add-on courses in fields such as Teacher Education, Business Management, Engineering, Agriculture, and Computer Science.