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KSOU UG, PG, Certificate Courses 2025

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KSOU Mysore Courses & Fees 2025

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B.Ed(4 courses)
24.5 K - 72.2 KGet Fee Details
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B.E. / B.Tech(36 courses)
2 L - 6.5 L
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : KCETCBSE 12th+7 More
M.Sc.(42 courses)
60.2 K - 1.5 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 50 %
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Q:   How much is the fee for MA course at KSOU?
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KSOU MA fee will range between INR 20,900 and INR 50,600. Candidates seeking direct admission to MA the second year shall pay INR 3,000 in addition to the above-prescribed fee. For a detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University. 

Q:   What is the BSc programme curriculum at KSOU?
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The BSc curriculum is divided into six semesters. The core subjects in the curriculum of BSc at KSOU contain a variety of disciplines that permit the students to develop interest-based specialisations. There is a different syllabus for every course. However, the course curriculum includes a semester-wise list of subjects. Other than the core subjects, the students shall also engage with courses on Skill Enhancement and Compulsory Language and Environmental Studies.

Q:   Is BDes available at KSOU?
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Yes, Karnataka State Open University does offer BDes prorgamme at the UG level. However, the university offers limited seats for the BDes programme. For more information, candidates can refer to the following table:

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3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Seat Breakup

24

 



KSOU - Karnataka State Open University Fee Structure 2025

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Q:   What is the KSOU hostel fee for boys?
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KSOU offers hostel accommodation for men with a nominal fee of INR 50 per head on day. It has 7 hostels comprising 3 rooms. Nine students are allowed to stay in 1 hostel. KSOU also has a guesthouse available for academicians. It has 75 rooms, well-equipped with modern amenities and a good ambience. The guesthouse is just a 5-minute walk away from the academic block.

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of KSOU Mysore?
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The top recruiters of KSOU Mysore in 2022 included leading companies such as South India Paper Mills Ltd, Ferro Foundries Pvt. Ltd and Automotive Axles Ltd.

Q:   How are the placements at KSOU Mysore?
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KSOU Mysore have a dedicated placement cell that is function from the year 2019. The objective of KSOU placement cell is to provide job opportunities to UG and PG students of Karnataka State Open University. It is to note that all UG and PG students are eligible to participate in the placement drive conducted by KSOU. Further, KSOU conducts job fairs from time to time where companies are invited to recruit students’ basis their qualifications and domain knowledge.

Q:   Is studying at KSOU expensive?
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Being a government led university, seeking education at KSOU is very reasonable. The Open University offers courses in UG, PG, PhD and Certificate level with a duration spanning from 6 months to 3 years. Moreover, the fee structure of the respective courses vary from INR 2.9 K to INR 6.5 Lakh. TO conclude, the University offers courses at a very affordable price for an easy access. 

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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.

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

Q:   Can I get admission for BDes without any entrance exam at KSOU?
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Yes, candidates can get admission for BDes at KSOU without any entrance exam. As per the eligibility criteria, the selection of the candidates is based on the last qualifying exam. However, the university has not specified that the applicants have to appear for any entrance exam. Additionally, it is advisable to review the preset eligibility criteria before applying for the BDes course at KSOU.

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5
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Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.9
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2021
4.8
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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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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Batch of 2024
Offered by Agragami Group, VSM Institute of Aerospace Engineering and Technology
3.8
3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
Our college has very good placements.
Placements: It is a college in Yelahanka new town Bengaluru. They offer many airlines for our training since it is near to Kempe Gowda International airport Bengaluru as we can travel easily for our training. There are two aircraft in our college campus.
Infrastructure: There is Wi-Fi on campus and a very good library. Importance is given to our fitness and games. The hostel is too good and our seniors are very friendly. The labs in this college are very well and the infrastructure is too good and food too.
Faculty: Our teachers are very helpful, they are qualified by DGCA and they have a good knowledge about this course. They build up our future and they motivate us. The passing percentage is 75 percent and the course is a little difficult. Our teachers make it very easy and understandable.
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Batch of 2023
Offered by Agragami Group, VSM Institute of Aerospace Engineering and Technology
3.8
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
It is a good college with everything.
Placements: The salary package offered is 1 LPA to 5 LPA. Most airlines like Vistara, Air Asia, etc., offer placements in our college. Around 50% of students get internships based on their skills.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, and facilities are good in our college. Food served is good and the hostel provides facilities like water, canteen, and play area to play games after class hours. Our college will help students to improve their skills.
Faculty: Faculty members in our college are helpful in teaching new things and skills. The course curriculum is relevant to the aviation sector and management studies. There are 6 semester exams at our degree level. The pass percentage is more than 60%.
Other: I chose this course because it is a very interesting course and it helps to learn things more accurately about the aviation industry. Our college should provide textbooks about the subjects. Events are planned according to the college. There are around 40 students in each class.
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Batch of 2022
Offered by Agragami Group, VSM Institute of Aerospace Engineering and Technology
4.2
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
I am satisfied with the infrastructure and faculty.
Placements: The highest package ranges from 7.5LPA to 10 LPA, depending on our papers and how many modules we have cleared. Air work, GMR, and Air India are the roles offered in some manual companies. Technicians, engineers, etc. roles are offered and the posts depend on how many modules we have cleared.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, classroom, library, etc. are available. Teaching quality is good and all the instructors are well qualified. There is a great canteen and the food is good too. We used to play cricket, football, volleyball, tennis, etc. in the playground. They used to conduct tournaments occasionally.
Faculty: Our teachers are well qualified and knowledgeable. Their quality is also good. If you clear papers then it is the best industry to work at. Semester exams are quite easy if you study and the pass percentage is 90%. The exams will be conducted with MCQs.
Other: I chose this course in order to gain knowledge about aircraft DGCA modules.
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Batch of 2022
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Review of Agragami Group, VSM Institute of Aerospace Engineering and Technology.
Placements: Around 60% of students were placed in this course. One must have a minimum of 60% to get placed. Companies are Indigo, Airworks, Deccan and Go First come here.
Infrastructure: The hostel rooms are very small, and the food is hygienic, but the taste is not good. There are no medical facilities.
Faculty: The teachers are highly knowledgeable, and they are from the Indian Army and other airline companies. Aircraft maintenance engineering is a very tough course, and we have to work for at least 6 to 7 years get well-settled. College exams are easy, but DGCA is hard.
Other: AME is very tough to study. There aren't any activities.
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B.Tech. in Marine Engineering - Batch of 2023
Offered by IMA - International Maritime Academy
3.6
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Food and hygiene are a bit of an issue.
Placements: Almost 70% of cadets got placements across the world. The highest salary package offered is 5LP, A and the lowest salary package offered is 3LPA. Cadets were recruited by sponsorship exams on behalf of the college. Roles are mostly offered to B.Sc. like NCC etc., and NCC cadets were bit ease in every matter and a parade contingent also formed for cadets who are willing to do a parade on republic day in marina beach on behalf of the college, and all things are taken care of by college.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good modern workshops for all courses, good faculty members, and classrooms. The library is also there containing marine-related books and practice papers. Facilities like basketball ground, football ground we can in the evening, and good quality are not up to mark especially for north Indians canteen food is good for everyone and its cheap too. Sports like basketball, football, and volleyball were played every day.
Faculty: The teaching faculty is good and qualified in my term. The course curriculum is relevant, and it does make to join the marine industry. Semester exams are hard before model exams are conducted so, that we can get an idea of how hard the semester exams are going to be. The pass percentage is 96%.
Other: I am pursuing B.Tech in marine engineering, and our contains almost cadets from every state who took admission. Of course, it's good specifically, teaching and workshops and specified ship on the campus for more acknowledgment in vessels. Improvements should be on lab assistants should be changed or introduced better. It is completely a boy's hostel and campus for now. Events celebrated like the new year or other events. And extracurricular activities like for B.Sc. . especially NCC facility given to cadets who pursue B.Sc. . in this college about our passing batch we accompanied by good seniors and officers till now.
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Admission FAQs

Q:   Is it hard to get admission at KSOU for BSc programme?
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KSOU admission to a majority of undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on marks scored in the last qualifying exam. Admission to the BSc programme at KSOU is based on merit. For candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria and who have prepared well, it is not hard to get admission at KSOU. Candidates can review the eligibility criteria before commencing the BSc admission process.

 

 

Q:   What are the documents required to fill out the KSOU application form?
A: 

The documents required to fill out the application form for KSOU are as follows: 

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Graduation marksheet
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Medical Fitness Certificate 

 

Q:   Is Karnataka State Open University a good college/Institute?
A: 

Karnataka State Open University offers open and distance Learning (ODL) courses. The university offers access to e-content, E-access to SLMs, books, and journals in the main library, and online lectures. Some of the digital initiatives taken by the KSOU are establishing Science labs, audio-video, virtual labs, etc.

Q:   What are the required documents for BCom admission at KSOU?
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KSOU BCom admission is merit-based. Students must ensure that they meet the course-specific eligibility criteria. Candidates can refer to the following list of required documents during the verification purpose:

  • Marks cards of S.S.L.C
  • Marks cards of P.U.C. or its equivalent
  • Photocopy of the marks cards of the Degree for the Master's programme
  • SC/ST caste certificate (if applicable)
  • BPL card in case of women candidates
  • Income certificate (if applicable)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Two stamp-size and two passport-size photos are to be submitted at the time of verification
Q:   Is it hard to get admission at KSOU Mysore for the BCom programme?
A: 

Admission to the BCom programme in KSOU Mysore is merit-based. The university considers it by virtue of the performance of the candidate in their qualifying examination (10+2 or its equivalent) and not through any entrance test. Candidates can apply online through the official KSOU website during the admission period. The application fee is around INR 300. The documents to be uploaded for verification are scanned copies of the SSLC marks card, PUC marks card, photograph, and final year marks card (in case of lateral entry).

Q:   Is MBA from KSOU valid?
A: 

Yes, KSOU MBA degree is valid as Karnataka State Open University's MBA programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). After the completion of this course, candidates can apply for private as well as government jobs.

Q:   How can candidates join KSOU?
A: 

KSOU offers courses on the basis of valid merit results. Candidates must apply for admission, online and qualify the minimum eligibility criteria. For admission to UG level courses, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 and for admission to PG level courses, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in graduation.

Apart from this, depending on the course opted for, candidates must appear for the accepted entrance exam. After qualifying the selection criteria, candidates will be shortlisted. For final admission, candidates must pay the course fees for seat confirmation and complete the remaining process, as per the University guidelines.

Q:   What is the admission process of Karnataka State Open University, Bangalore?
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The students who are trying join in Karnataka state open university should choose a course in which they are interested and check whether their are any entrance exam to join that course. The students who were qualified in entrance exam can select the university while choosing web option or college if you were qualified with good score or marks which were the marks required to join the university. If the student who didn't attend or qualify the entrance exam should join in management whith the university selected fee.

Q:   What is the fee structure for M.Sc programme at KSOU in 2024?
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The tuition fee for MSc at KSOU varies between INR 54,700 to INR 1.5 lakh based on the specialisation. Candidates can refer to the table given below to know more about the fee structure of MSc at KSOU: 

Q:   What courses are available at KSOU?
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Karnataka State Open University Mysore offers 420+ courses in UG, PG and PhD level on the basis of merit or entrance. The University offers courses such as BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BEd and BCA in ODL mode. KSOU offers these courses through 29 departments with segregated streams such as Food and Nutrition, Biotechnology, Information Technology and many others. 

Q:   What is the minimum eligibility requirement for KSOU MA admission?
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For KSOU MA admission, candidates must have passed the BA/ BSc/ BA (Performing Arts) degree Examination of any recognised University with a minimum 50% aggregate. Candidates who have obtained Bachelor’s Degree of Three years duration without studying Cognate subjects are also eligible to apply. 

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:   How do I apply for admission to MBA at KSOU Mysore?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BTech course at KSOU Mysore?
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The eligibility criteria for BTech admissions at Karnataka State Open University is that candidate should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate. Students can also get admissions based on entrance exam. The entrance exams accepted include TNEA.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for M.Tech course at KSOU Mysore?
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The eligibility criteria for M.Tech course at KSOU Mysore is that candidate should have passed graduation wit a minimum of 50% aggregate. Moreover, the entrance exams accepted by Karnataka State Open University Mysore include Karnataka PGCET. Additionally, the KSOU Mysore M.Tech fees is INR 60,000. Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website.

Q:   What is KSOU Mysore cutoff?
A: 

As per AYUSH cutoff 2023, the Round 1 closing rank for B.A. in Airline, Tourism and Hospitality Management is 1049678 for General category All India candidates. Based on AYUSH ranks, KSOU Mysore B.A. in Airline, Tourism and Hospitality Management cutoff 2023 has been released up to Round 2 Seat Allotment.Only candidates with a valid AYUSH score can participate in the further rounds of KSOU Mysore admissions. Tabulated below is AYUSH Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for KSOU Mysore cutoff 2023:

CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.A. in Airline, Tourism and Hospitality Management10496781154603
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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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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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BBA at KSOU is a three-year undergraduate programme structured under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). It is divided into six semesters, blending theoretical knowledge with practical exposure to help students build strong foundations in management, finance, and business practices.

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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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