Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) Guwahati Answered Questions

About KKHSOU Admission 2025-26: Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University opened the admission portal for the January session 2025 for all the UG and PG courses.Students can apply online at @kkhsou.ac.in with a fee of INR 300.KKHSOU admission 2025-26 last date is 28 February 2025.

Both the IGNOU and KKHSOU, Assam are recognised distance learning universities but IGNOU holds a little more recognition than KKHSOU. While IGNOU has over 3 million students in its fold, KKHSOU has only one Lacs students. While IGNOU has much more diverse programmes – more than 200 courses are available, KKHSOU has approximately 50 courses. Moreover, IGNOU established a larger network of the study center consisting of over 3000 study centers in whole of the India as compared to KKHSOU having merely 500 study centers. However, Relative to IGNOU, KKHSOU has comparatively lower programme fee range of INR 10000 to 44000 INR against the fees range of INR 10000 to 60000 INR of IGNOU.

Considering self employment and employment opportunities for working professional, the course that one should opt for from KKHSOU, Assam is the MBA programme. This programme aims at improving the managerial skills and knowledge and the total cost for the programme is INR 44 K. The programme can be completed after four semesters that take two years of the learner's time. The programme is available as a distance learning programme, and as such, it is favourable among working persons. There is a credit structure of 96, and on the top of it there is a projects cost of INR 1,200 in the 4th semester only. The programme is recognised by UGC and AICTE and therefore affords working professional the kind of value that can make a difference in their CV.

The candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognised Board/ University for the candidates seeking graduation at KKHSOU, Assam and minimum marks criteria is 40% for general category students and for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD candidates it is 35%. However, candidates who offer a Diploma course in Engineering/ Technology or two-year Diploma in any field in a recognised Polytechnic/ Institution should also apply. The university also provides direct entry into 3rd semester for Diploma holder with an overall fee structure ranging from INR 30 K to INR 44 K.

KKHSOU Assam even offers numerous other courses such as BCom, BBA, BCA, BA in English, Education, Philosophy, History, Sociology, Political Science, Economics and Assamese. The total programme fee varies between INR 30 K to INR 66 K. They also provide postgraduate students with an MA in Assamese, English, Education, Social work, MBA, MCom, MSc in IT & Mathematics, etc., for a total cost of the programme between INR 24 K to INR 66 K. Also, they offer Diploma and Certificate courses in different disciplines, of which Computer Science costs a total of INR 22 K. 

As some of the characteristics of BCA course at KKHSOU Assam, it is noteworthy that to qualify to join the programme candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream (Vocational Stream inclusive) from any Council/ University approved by UGC. The last two were formed through political influences, there are no entrance test and Merit based admission system. It is an UG programme spanning four years in Open and Distance Learning Mode. The total programme cost is INR 44 K, inclusive of a project fee of INR 1200 in the 8th semester.

KKHSOU Assam is known to be a less expensive university, and a number of them currently being offered at reasonable costs. The total programme fees for various courses are as follows: Course-levelProgrammeFeesUndergraduateBComINR 30 KUndergraduateBBAINR 44 KUndergraduateBCAINR 44 KPostgraduateMAINR 24 K to INR 44 KPostgraduateMComINR 34 KDiplomaDiplomaINR 10 KCertificationCertificationINR 22 KKKHSOU Assam offers quality education at an affordable cost, making it accessible for students from across the country.

Yes, the Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) in Assam offers free online courses through its platform, KKHSOU Online. These courses cover various subjects and are designed to provide accessible education to a wide audience.To explore the available free courses, you can visit the  official website. There, you'll find a list of courses along with details on enrollment and course materials.Please note that while the courses are free, some may require registration or have specific prerequisites. It's advisable to review the course details on the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

The Fee Structure for KKHSOU, Assam is as follows:-BA - INR 9,000 (Duration: 3 Years)B.M.M - INR 21,000 (Duration: 3 Years)PGD - INR 7,500 to 20,000 (Duration: 1 Year)MBA - INR 15,775 (Duration: 2 to 3 Years)MA - INR 12,000 (Duration: 2 Years)MCA - INR 24,000 (Duration: 3 Years)M.Sc - INR 16,000 (Duration: 2 Years)MHRDM - INR 20,000 (Duration: 1 Year)Certificate - INR 4,000 to 19,000 (Duration: 60 minutes to 3 Years)The above-mentioned fees are the latest updated ones by the college. And are only for The First Year, the amount may change for the second year if the college decides to do so.