KSOU - Karnataka State Open University Mysore Answered Questions

To be eligible to pursue BCom at KSOU, applicants must meet any one of the following eligibility criteria specified by the university:Candidates must have passed the Two-Year Pre-University Examination conducted by the Pre-University Board in Karnataka State, or any other examination considered equivalent theretoCandidates from other states must have completed 12 years of schooling excluding nursery educationCandidates must have completed Pre-University Education in Vocational Courses with relevant subjects conducted by the Department of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka 

Submitting the documents proving the eligibility of applicants is an important step in the KSOU application process. The following documents shall be submitted by the applicants seeking admission to the BSc programme:Photocopy of SSLC/Class 12 mark sheetPhotocopy of mark sheet of PUC or its equivalentSC/ST caste certificate (if applicable)BPL card (in case of women candidates)Income certificate (if applicable)Aadhaar CardTwo stamp size and two passport size photos should be submitted at the time of verification

The Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) admissions are conducted in two sessions. The university accepts applications for BCom admission twice a year. The registrations for the first admission session, i.e. the January cycle, commence in January. The admission process for the January cycle continues till March. The second admission session takes place between July and September. The exact admission dates relating to a BCom at KSOU vary from year to year and are notified by the university through its official website.

Yes, admissions for the BCom course at KSOU for the July cycle are currently ongoing. Interested candidates can submit online applications for admission by visiting the university's official website. Before applying, they must ensure that they are eligible for admission and have the necessary documents to prove their eligibility. KSOU BCom admissions for the July cycle are expected to continue till the end of September 2024.

KSOU offers three BSc courses in the ODL mode. These courses include a BSc in Home Science, a BSc in IT and a BSc (General). The BSc (General) is offered in the following 13 subject combinations:Physics, Chemistry, MathematicsPhysics, Mathematics, Computer ScienceBiochemistry, Botany, ZoologyChemistry, Botany, ZoologyBiochemistry, Botany, MicrbiologyChemistry, Botany, MicrobiologyBiochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and NutritionChemistry, Zoology, Environmental ScienceBiochemistry, Zoology, Environmental ScienceChemistry, Botany, Environmental Science Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental ScienceBiochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science

The BCom course offered at KSOU is three-year long. It follows an annual pattern. The curriuculm is based on a credit system where each subject carries certain credit points. Each credit is of 30 hours of study comprising of all learning activities such as studying the self-learning material, participating in the counseling/contact classes, preparing assignment, visiting library/industry/institution, interacting through audio-visual related issues and preparing for exams. In addition to the core subjects related to the field of commerce, students must choose two language subjects. Additionally, they must study Indian Constitution, Human Rights and Environmental Studies (ICHR&ES) in the first year and Computer Applications in the second year.

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.

KSOU BSc eligibility critera vary across the BSc specialsations offered at the university. The following table presents the eligiblity criteria for KSOU's BSc (General) course:KSOU BSc SpecialisationsEligibility CriteriaBSc (General)II PUC Science (PCMB/PCME/PCMC/CBZH/PCBH) from Karnataka State Pre University Board, OR, Class 12/PUC from any other recognised boardBSc (General) in subject combinations including Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Food Science and NutritionII PUC Science (PCMB/PCME/PCMC/CBZH/PCBH) from Karnataka State Pre University Board, OR, Class 12/PUC from any other recognised board, OR, Diploma in Health Inspector offered by the Government of Karnataka or other State Governments

Yes, KSOU offers a BCom programme in the (Open & Distance Learning) ODL mode. The minimum duration of the programme is three years and the maximum duration is five years. Eligible candidates are provided direct admission to the programme. Interested candidates can apply for the programme by visiting the official website of the university.

KSOU provides direct admission to the applicants who meet the preset eligibility criteria. Interested candidates can submit an online application by visiting the KSOU Online Admission Portal. The steps included in the KSOU BSc 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 BSc fee for the first year.Step 7: Report at the Regional Center for original document verification and study material collection.