UOU (Uttarakhand Open University) UG, PG, Certificate Courses 2025

As per the data sourced from unofficial sites, the placement rate recorded in the recent placement sessions was around 70%. Check the table below to know the UOU placement rate:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Placement rate	70%

UOU Uttrakhand open University offers courses in UG, PG, Diploma, PhD and Certificate level through the medium of open and distant learning. The University offers courses such as MBA/PGDM, BSc, MSc, BEd, BA, MSW, MCom, BCom, MCA and many more, through various schools. The University offers these courses through School of Agriculture and Development Studies, Vocational Studies, Earth and Environmental Science, Education, Humanities, Sciences and many more. 

Yes, the university offers placements to all the students. The official placement report for the year 2023 has not been released yet. ]. However, as per the placement report 2021, a total of 38 Diploma in Hotel Administration students were placed during UOU placement 2021. Students were placed in top companies such as Grand Hyatt Kochi, and The Leela Group of Hotels, among others during placement 2021.

Uttarakhand Open University MA is offered in the correspondence mode, that means students do not have to attend any classes for the MA programme, students can study the course material on their own and appear for exams. Candidates applying for admission should take note that the MA at Uttarakhand Open University is different from its online MA opportunities.

Admission into the programme is offered through graduation, the eligibility criteria for MA is a 50% minimum aggregate in graduation.

UOU admission process is both entrance-based and merit-based. Some of the programmes, such as M.A., MSc and BSc admission is merit-based. However, B.Ed and MBA admission is based on a valid score in entrance examination. Interested candidates can fill out the application form in both online and offline modes.

The following table depicts the Uttarakhand Open University the highest package offered over the past few years:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest package	INR 4 LPA

NOTE: The above placement details are gathered from the Shiksha students' reviews.

For PG level courses, such as M.A., MSc, MBA, candidates must have passed graduation with minimum 50% aggreagte. Selection for majority of the programme, is based on merit in the last qualifying examination. However, MBA admission is entrance-based (MAT/CAT/university level exam). 

UG courses, including Bcom and BSc requires Class 12 from a recognised board. Final admission is merit-based at Uttarakhand Open University (UOU), Haldwani.

Uttarakhand Open University offers BBA as a UG level programme for the duration of 3 years in full-time mode. The University offers BBA with a total tuition fee worth INR 61.2K. Admission to UOU BBA is offered based on merit and requires Class 12 qualification with a minimum aggregate or equivalent.   

Uttarakhand Open University has not released any course-wise data for the lastest year related to Uttarakhand Open University MA placements. However, as per the overall placements reports of the year 2021, a total of 38 students got placed during the placement drive of the year 2021. The top recruiters such as The Marriott Group, The ITC Group, Grand Hyatt Kochi, etc., visited during the campus placements.

Read more about the Uttarakhand Open University MA placemenets, here.  

UOU offers BA, BBA, BSc, BCom, BCA, etc., at the UG level and MA, MSc, MA, MCA and MCom at the PG level. Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) is the only Open University established in the state of Uttarakhand with an objective to impart distance learning education at the UG and PG levels. The university offers over 85 programmes at UG, PG and Doctorate levels. UOU admission is merit-based.

Uttarakhand Open University is a trusted and accredited distance education university. UOU courses are recognised by Distance Education Council (DEC) and UGC. UOU Haldwani consists of a total of 14 schools in different streams of education. UOU offers its programmes through 240+ Study Centres established at different locations in the state under eight Regional Centres at Dehradun, Roorkee, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Dwarahat, Bageshwar, Haldwani and Pithoragarh. Hence, the MSc degree from Uttarakhand Open University is 100% valid. 

Uttarakhand Open University admissions 2023 for MA course have been completed for the January session. The last date to apply for the course was Mar 31, 2023. For now, the admission process has completed and the application window has been closed by the university. Candidates can apply for the next upcoming cycle. The application process for MA at Uttarakhand Open University is completely online. The application process runs in two cycles throught the year, i.e., Summer and Winter.

For admission to B.Ed course at Uttarakhand Open University, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. To apply at UOU, candidates can visit the official website of the university and fill an online application form along with paying the application fee in either online modes such as Net banking/ Debit card / Credit card or offline modes such as a Challan. Find below the step-wise application process for UOU B.Ed admissions 2023:

1. Candidates must visit the official website of UOU (uou.ac.in).
2. Click on ‘Apply Now’.
3. Fill in all the required details and upload the scanned documents.
4. Pay the application fee of INR 1,000 through any of the payment gateway (Debit card/ Credit card/ Net banking or Challan).

Uttarakhand Open University application forms are out is open for various UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certificate courses. The last date to fill out the online application form has passed for the year 2025 . Further, the last date to apply for BA Yoga (Hons.) and MA Yoga has also passed for 2025. Candidates seeking admission to any courses can apply online through the official website of the university before the last date. The admission to the course is merit and entrance-based. Additionally, applicants must have to full fill out the basic eligibility criteria for their desired courses.

Yes, anyone can pursue B.Ed course at Uttarakhand University in distance learning. Candidates who are willing to get admission to this course must fulfil the minimum educational requirements of the course. The minimum eligibility is to pass a UG or PG degree with minimum 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories) or UG degree in Engineering with minimum 55% aggregate from a recognised university. 

After that, it's mandatory for candidates to qualify for UOU B.Ed entrance exam and apply on the official website of (uou.ac.in).

The total fee for Uttarakhand Open University MA course ranges between INR 16,800 - INR 36,800 for both years. This fee contains the range for all MA specialisations. The total fee may include various fee components such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Degree Fee, Project Fee, Workshop Fee, etc. However, this fee range is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the Uttarakhand Open University MA fee. 

At Uttarakhand Open University, candidates can choose among 18 popular specialisations for MA. Candidates can get admission to any specialisation of their choice by fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria. Interested candidates can visit the official website of UOU to apply. Find below the list of all MA specialisations offered at Uttarakhand Open University:

Uttarakhand Open University MA Specialisation
Development Studies	Economics	Education
English	Geography	Geo-informatics
History	Hindi	Home Science
Journalism & Mass Communication	Jyotish	Mathematics
Public Administration	Political Science	Sanskrit
Yoga	Psychology	Sociology

For the detailed admission process for each MA specialisation, click here. 

Admissions 2024 at Uttarakhand Open University is open. Candidates can visit the official website and fill out the online application form available on the official website of UOU. The admissions are conducted in multiple phases. The most recent schedule is available on the official website. For the latest upcoming schedule, candidates are requested to visit the official website.

Uttarakhand Open University offers B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) program through distance mode. The admission process for B.Ed at Uttarakhand Open University is as follows: Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have a minimum of 50% marks in their Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized university. The minimum percentage of marks required may vary according to the category of the candidate (45% for SC/ST/OBC). Application Form: The candidate needs to fill out the application form online on the official website of Uttarakhand Open University. Entrance Test: The candidate must clear the entrance test conducted by the university. The entrance test consists of multiple-choice questions related to teaching aptitude and general knowledge. Counseling: After the entrance test, candidates who have cleared the test are called for counseling. During counseling, candidates need to produce original documents to verify their eligibility. Admission: After the counseling process, the candidates can take admission by paying the fees and submitting the required documents. The candidate needs to submit their original documents along with photocopies at the time of admission. The admission process for B.Ed at Uttarakhand Open University usually starts in the month of June-July. It is important to keep checking the official website of the university for updates and notifications related to admission.

Uttarakhand University recognises different state and central boards like CBSE, ICSE, BIEAP etc. for its BSc course. Candidates looking to get admission into the BSc programme at Uttarakhand Open University should enrol for either a state or central board of education available in their state and apply for admissions.

Candidates who have a state or centrally recognised board can easily get admission into Uttarakhand Open University provided they meet the eligibility criteria for BSc at the university. The eligibility criteria for BSc is a passing grade in Class 12 exam.