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KSOU MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Placements, Admission, Seats, Scholarships

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KSOU Mysore MBA Eligibility and Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 12.7K - 3.7L
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Graduation score50%
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Q:   How much is the MBA fee at KSOU?
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KSOU MBA fee will range between INR 9,400 and INR 3.68 lakh. For a detailed KSOU MBA fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University.

Q:   What is the minimum eligibility requirement for KSOU MBA course?
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To be eligible for the KSOU MBA programme, a candidate needs to possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ ST candidates).

Q:   Is the KSOU University MBA degree valid?
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KSOU MBA programme is All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved and other programmmes of the university are also approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Moreover, it is a two-year full-time programme and KSOU University MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in the last qualifying examination. Additionally, the total number of seat intake is 10,000.

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KSOU Mysore MBA Admission Dates 2025

DatesUpcoming Events
16 Oct '25 - 23 Oct '25
Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Option EntryOngoing
23 Oct '25
Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Allotment Results (Provisional)
24 Oct '25
Karnataka PGCET 2nd Round Allotment Results (Final)
25 Oct '25 - 29 Oct '25
Payment of fees & downloading confirmation slip (Round 2)
30 Oct '25
Last date to report at allotted college
17 Oct '25 - 18 Nov '25
CMAT 2025 registration and application processOngoing
5 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25
CAT 2025 admit card download
30 Nov '25
CAT 2025 exam
10 Jul '25 - 5 Dec '25
XAT 2026 Exam registrationOngoing
Dec '25
CAT 2025 result announcementTentative
DatesPast Events
4 Oct '25 - 9 Oct '25
Exercising of choices by candidates with an allotment
6 Oct '25 - 9 Oct '25
Payment of fees by Choice 1 and Choice 2 candidates
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Q:   Are admissions open for MBA at KSOU?
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Admissions for MBA at KSOU are expected to commence soon for the upcoming academic year. Interested candidates can visit the official website to apply. However, it is essential for the candidates to review the preset eligibility criteria before applying for the programme. The selection of the candidates for the MBA programme is based on the candidates' academic performance.

Q:   How are admission dates determined for MBA programme at KSOU?
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Dates relating to KSOU, MBA admission, are as stipulated by the university itself and vary from year to year. The KSOU offers round-wise admissions. Candidates may register themselves based on their performances in the entrance examinations like MAT or CAT. However, detailed application deadlines usually get published on the KSOU official website. However, the university does not specify the exact dates concerning the current admission cycle. The aspirants are supposed to look for the latest updated dates on the website.

KSOU Mysore MBA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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Q:   How do I apply for admission to MBA at KSOU Mysore?
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KSOU MBA application process is conducted online. Aspirants must visit the KSOU official website for registration. Check out the below mentioned steps to apply for MBA admission at KSOU Mysore:

Step 1: Visit the KSOU website and click on the admission portal.
Step 2: Fill out the application and select the nearest Learner Support Centre and Regional Centre.
Step 3: Students need to upload the required self-attested scanned documents.
Step 4: Visit the selected regional centers/headquarters along with the relevant original documents and one set of copies for verification.
Step 5: Pay the stipulated fee after the verification of documents.
Step 6: Candidates can collect roll numbers, study material and ID cards.

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Q:   What are the documents required for admission to MBA at KSOU?
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During the admission process at KSOU for MBA, candidates needs to furnish the multiple documents for the verification process. Candidates can refer to the following list of required documents to complete the verification process at KSOU:

  • Class 10 and Class 12-mark sheet
  • UG mark sheets (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Birth certificate
  • Qualification certificate attested by any Gazetted office
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KSOU Mysore MBA Seats 2025

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Q:   How many students can do MBA from KSOU Mysore?
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KSOU Mysore offers over 20,000 seats. This implies that a total of 20,250 students can take admission in a single academic year.

Q:   How do I get a seat for MBA at KSOU Mysore?
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Candidates seeking admission at KSOU for MBA must ensure to meet the preset admission criteria. The selection of the candidates is based on the scores obtained in the qualifying exam. Those who are selected need to pay the admission fee to confirm their seat. However, it must be noted that the university offers more than 20,000 seat for its MBA programme. Interested candidates can visit the official website to register for the MBA programme.

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KSOU Mysore MBA Vs Other Similar Universities

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Q:   Which university is better for MBA among KSOU and IGNOU?
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To compare which university among KSOU and IGNOU is better for MBA, aspirants must compare their ROI, specialisations, seat intake, etc. Given below is a brief comparison between the two universities for their MBA courses on the basis of parameters including overall Shiksha rating and tuition fee:

University NameMBA tuition FeesShiksha Rating
MBA at KSOUINR 9,400 - INR 3.7 lakh3.4/5 (Overall KSOU Shiksha rating)
MBA at IGNOUINR 6,000 - INR 68,0003.6/5 (Overall IGNOU Shiksha rating)

NOTEThe above-mentioned fees are taken from their respective official sources. They are still subject to change and, hence, are indicative.

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3.9/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.8
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4
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5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Review of Karnataka State Open University.
Placements: Students were eligible for placements from term-1. Placements were provided in our college so every student got a good opportunity to work with good companies and earn a good annual income. The recruiting companies were ICICI, HCL, and Lake. The placement committee ensures that every student gets placed with respectable salary packages. I have planned to pursue master's degree from Karnataka University to work in the field of operation.
Infrastructure: Hostel facilities were available, and the rooms were good and well-ventilated. The hostel provided a healthy lifestyle for students. Students must pay an amount of Rs.3,000 of which the hostel fee was Rs.1000 and Rs.2,000 was a depository refundable amount. The hostel room had beds, chairs, fans, study tables, cupboards, etc. Wi-Fi was provided in the hostel.
Faculty: The subjects I learned in this college were very good and impressive to learn new things about management skills and leadership quality. Subjects in our course were different every year. I learned the basics of management economy, finance, and human resources management. The faculty and student ratio was 1:30. Faculty members were highly accomplished in their respective fields, kind, and helpful. Some of the faculty members were very good.
Other: Each classroom was sufficient for 40 students. Our course fee was Rs.18,500 per year.
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Our college had a really good infrastructure, but I faced a problem because of derecognition.
Placements: There were about more than 100 students in our batch, and as it's an open university, the salary offered was average. The education was affordable, and the good thing is they provide distance education. The only drawback here is there is no campus selection. However, our college is the best for Inservice education, work and study.
Infrastructure: It's a well-planned university, and it has branches all over the state. The infrastructure of our college was good, and there are a library and well-planned classrooms. Our college has good hostels as they look like a small villa in between garden. Food, medical and all facilities were available here. I liked the garden, which reduces stress and provides a harmonic environment.
Faculty: As I am a distance education students, and you have twice contact classes yearly, where the whole portion was covered. Presentation and seminars were conducted. Lecturers were qualified and had adequate knowledge. They also had the patience to explain to us at any time on call. The course curriculum was relevant.
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KSOU Mysore MBA Scholarship 2025

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Q:   Does KSOU Mysore offer any scholarships to its students?
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KSOU Mysore offers State Scholarships to its students under various departments. These scholarships are merit-based and means-based. The details about these scholarships are mentioned in the below table:

Department

Scholarship

Eligibility

Social Welfare

Fee Reimbursement

SC, family income less than INR 2.5 lakh

Tribal Welfare

Fee Reimbursement

SC, family income less than INR 2.5 lakh

AYUSH

Fee Reimbursement

SC/ST, family income INR 2.5 lakh - INR 10 lakh

Medical Education

Fee Reimbursement

Family income less than INR 2.5 lakh >INR 10 lakh, SC/ST, confirmed admission

Minorities Welfare

Post Matric Scholarship, Merit Cum Means Scholarship, Fee Reimbursement

Family income less than INR 2Lacs for Post Matric Scholarship, for MCM family income less than INR 2.5 lakh, minorities

Technical Education

Defence scholarship

Parents working in the Indian Navy in Defence Wing

KSOU Mysore MBA 2025 FAQs

Q:   Does KSOU Mysore offer MBA course?
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Yes,  MBA is offered at KSOU Mysore. This programme is spread across eight specialisations, such as Finance, Marketing, HR, IT and more. Candidates who wish to learn more about this programme can check the below table:

Particulars

Statistics

Duration

Two years

Mode

Full time

Selection Criteria

Merit-base

Tuition Fee

INR 9,400 to INR 3.7 lakh

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Q:   Does KSOU accepts any entrance exams for MBA admission?
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No, KSOU doesn't accept any entrance exam for admission to MBA programme. Admission to this course is based on candidates' performance in the last qualifying examinations. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the University to apply online. For admission to KSOU MBA course, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks or a minimum of 45% marks for SC/ST candidates.

Q:   What is the deadline for applying for the MBA at KSOU?
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As of now, the KSOU has not released any application deadline for the MBA programmes. However, interested candidates can visit the official website to apply for their course specialisation. Those who are eligible must provide the relevant documents to complete verification. The applications are available on the KSOU's official admission portal.

Q:   Which open university is better for MBA: BRAOU or KSOU?
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Candidates can check the below table for a comparison between BRAOU and KSOU based on the eligibility and MBA fees:

University Name

MBA Fee

Minimum Eligibility

BRAOU

INR 30,000

Graduation with a minimum 50% aggregate

KSOU

INR 9,400 - INR 3.7 lakh

Candidates shall possess any degree in any discipline of this university

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To be eligible for admissions into the BCom course at KSOU Mysore, candidates need to clear their Class 12 board exams from a recognised board. The stream of the candidate does not matter for the BCom admissions. Candidates who possess similar qualifications such as a vocational course certificate c

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Yes, candidates who apply for BSc courses at KSOU are given admission based on merit. The scores taken into consideration for merit based admissions are the scores of the last qualifying exams. Candidates interested in KSOU BSc admissions can start applying from the month of February. The deadline f

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Saurabh Khanduri

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According to the available data on KSOU Mysore BCom seats, there are around 100 seats available for BCom admissions in 2025. These 100 seats are available in Power Sol Institute which is affiliated to the KSOU. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as well as the admission process are the

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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

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Yes, a B.Com degree from Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) completed in 2017 is generally considered valid, especially for job applications in both the private and public sectors. KSOU was recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) for its dista

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