KSOU - Karnataka State Open University Mysore Answered Questions

To secure admission to the BCom programme offered at KSOU, eligible candidates can submit an online application by visiting the KSOU Online Admission Portal. The steps included in the KSOU BCom application process are listed below:Step 1: Click 'New Registration' KSOU Online Admission PortalStep 2: Fill out the registration form and generate login credentials.Step 3: Your username will be instantly sent to you via e-mail or SMS. Use the username to log in.Step 4: Fill out the application form with the required details, and upload your photo, signature & required documents.Step 5: Submit the processing fee.Step 6: After the online document verification, submit the KSOU BCom fee for the first year.Step 7: Report at the Regional Center for original document verification and study material collection.   

KSOU BCom application process is conducted online. Uploading the required documents is an important step in the application process. Applicants must upload the following documents during the KSOU application process:Scanned Photograph (Between 10 KB to 150 KB)Scanned Signature (Between 10 KB to 150 KB)Self attested scanned documents (SSLC/PUC marks card/Degree Certificate/BPL Card (for women only) (Between 10 KB to 150 KB)

Yes, KSOU offers dual-degree programmes where candidates can pursue two ODL courses simultaneously. Candidates can even pursue one regular degree along with an ODL course of KSOU. However, this does not apply to the PhD programmes. The dual-degree programme was approved by UGC in 2022 and KSOU was the first university in the state to adopt it.

Yes, students enrolled in the KSOU BCom course are eligible for scholarships if they belong to the SC/ST/OBC category. These scholarships are provided in the form of fee reimbursement. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC category have to pay the BCom fee at the time of admission. Later, they can apply for a reimbursement of the paid fee on the State Scholarship Portal. Additionally, BCom students who are BPL Holders (Women), Defense & Ex-servicemen, Auto/Cab Drivers & their families, and KSRTC/BMTC/KKRTC staff are provided a fee concession of 10% on the tuition fee.

Candidates belonging to any one of the following three categories are exempt from paying fees at KSOU:TransgendersBlind Candidates (Except for MBA & B.Ed)Children from families deceased in Covid-19 To avail of the fee exemption, candidates must submit suitable documents supporting their eligibility. Addionally, SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible for fee reimbursement from the Social Welfare Department. Applications for fee reimbursement can be submitted on the State Scholarship Portal.

The total fee for BCom at KSOU is INR 25,700 for three years. This includes the tuition fee, admission fee, security deposit, etc. Some components of the fee, like the tuition fee, are payable annually while others are payable once at admission. The mentioned fee information is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. The KSOU fee can be paid by following methods:Credit Card (Master/Visa)Debit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay)Net BankingUPI

After completing the KSOU BCom programme, graduates can take up various job roles in government organisations, such as government banks, regulatory bodies, etc. They are also eligible for competitve exams, such as UPSC, SSC, etc., that lead to various jobs in the government sector. Tabulated below are some of the prospective government jobs for BCom graduates of Karnataka State Open University, along with their average salaries:Job ProfileAverage SalaryBank Probationary Officer (PO)INR 5 LPA to INR 7 LPALIC AAOINR 3 LPA to INR 4 LPAIBPS ClerkINR 2 LPA to INR 3 LPARRB NTPCINR 6 LPA to INR 8 LPASSC CHSLINR 3 LPA to INR 4 LPAIBPS POINR 5 LPA to INR 6 LPANote: The above-mentioned are industry-based average payouts. The actual salary may differ from student to student based on their skills and competency.

BSc graduates of KSOU can seek a variety of career opportunities after completing a BSc. They are eligible to apply for the competitve exams leading to various government jobs. Some popular government jobs after BSc are tabulated below:DepartmentsBSc Government Job RolesAverage Annual Salary (in INR)Forest DepartmentIFS Officer4.1 LPAAIIMSNursing Officer5.6 LPAIndian Air Force (IAF)Medical Assistant9.1 LPARBIGrade B Officer6-7 LPAFood Corporation of India (FCI)Trainee4.3 LPALife Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)AAO14.7 LPAIndian RailwaysAssistant Officer7.5 LPASBIProbationary Officer4.6 – 16 LPA

After the process of application and document verification, selected candidates must submit the first-year BSc fee. This includes the first-year tuition fee, admission fee, security deposit, etc. The amount of BSc fee payable at admission is INR 23,900. The first-year fee for BPL Holders (Women), Defense & Ex-servicemen, Auto/Cab Drivers & their families, KSRTC/BMTC/KKRTC staff is INR 21,840. The mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.  

A KSOU BCom degree opens the door to career opportunities similar to a traditional, full-time BCom degree. KSOU BCom degree holders can build a career in the private as well as the government sector. Some popular files for a BCom graduate include banking, finance, security market, etc. Some job roles that a BCom graduate can take up inlcude Accountant, Business Executives, Tax Counsellors, Auditors, etc. Graduates can also go for a PG degree to improve their chances of getting employed.