KSOU - Karnataka State Open University Mysore Answered Questions

KSOU offers a BSc in Information Technology is the ODL mode. Admission is provided to candidates who are eligible as per the following eligibility criteria:II PUC Science from Karnataka State Pre University Board with Mathematics/Statistics/Accountancy as one of the subjects, OR, Class 12/PUC in the stream of Science from any other recognised board, OR, Three-year Polytechnic/Diploma (CS/IT/EC/EE/IS)/Diploma with Mathematics as one of the core subjects or equivalent

Admission to the KSOU MBA programme is solely based on merit. However, merit is determined by the performance of candidates in their last qualifying examination. Candidates should have obtained a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least an aggregate of 50% marks, or 45% in the case of SC/ST candidates. Those having less than the prescribed minimum percentage of marks shall have at least three years of relevant supervisory, managerial, or professional experience. Admission of the candidates will be selected on the basis of the entrance examination.

Once the KSOU application form has been submitted, it will be examined by the university's admission committee. The admission committe will verify the uploaded documents. Based on the fulfiment of the eligibility, the university will communicate the final admission decision to the applicants through their registered mobile number. If selected, the university will provide you further information regarding allotment of study centre and other details for induction. Candidates who receive an approval from the university after the document verification must confirm their admission by submitting the course fee applicable to them.

The last date to apply for the BA course at KSOU, Mysore, was July 31, 2024. All candidates should ensure that their applications reach the university concerned on or before the above-mentioned date. Selection at KSOU Mysore is based on a merit list prepared as per marks obtained at the Higher Secondary or Class 12 level by the applicants.

The KSOU Mysore BCom is a three-year undergraduate degree course in commerce. It is spread over six semesters. However, candidates can take up an undergraduate commerce course in distance learning mode. The course aims at offering in-depth knowledge of several facets of commerce to the learners, such as accounting, finance, and business management.

KSOU Mysore offers the BCom programme with a majorly distant and online mode of education so that there can be flexibility for students in pursuing studies with other engagements. The BCom course duration is three years. Courses would be delivered through live lectures and recorded sessions so that there will be continuity in engagement and accessibility for students. The university also provides study material to students enrolled under its BCom programme.

According to student reviews in Shiksha, the BCom placement scenario at KSOU Mysore is still a mixed bag of opinions. The college has provided placements primarily through two companies, Greet Technology and Lore Technology, both of which offer quite competitive salaries up to INR 12,000 per month for freshmen. However, the number of recruitment opportunities available still seems scanty. That notwithstanding, an encouragingly large 87% got placed. The highest package went up to INR 45,000, with an average of INR 35,000. Also, banking companies like SBI and Union Bank were the major recruiters, and a significant number of students got internships in those companies. Students should focus on developing their abilities so that they are employable in this highly competitive job market. 

The admission process for the BCom programme at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore, typically begins around July–August each year. Interested candidates can apply online via the official KSOU portal without any entrance exam. Admission is entirely merit-based, determined by marks in the qualifying high school examination rather than entrance results. 

Below is a comparison of with open university for BA programme based on Shiksha reviews and course fees:University NameTuition FeeShiksha ReviewBA at KSOUINR 16,100 to INR 3.6 lakhs3.4BA at IGNOUINR 9,600 to INR 31,8003.6NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and, hence, is indicative.

Given below is the comparison between a few popular open universities for their BA course on the basis of their course fee and Shiksha review:University NameTuition FeeShiksha ReviewBA at KSOUINR 16,100 to INR 3.6 lakhs3.4BA at VMOUINR 8,600 to INR 15,3003.4NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and, hence, is indicative.