Discontinued (Apr 2022) - Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism and New Media 

at UOU (Uttarakhand Open University), Haldwani

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 offers courses such as BSc in UG level for the duration of 3 years in full-time mode. The University offers BSc in various specialisations on the basis of merit. Uttarakhand Open University offers admission to UOU BSc programme based on the qualification of Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum aggregate. The University offers this course at a total tuition fee worth INR 28.2K. 

UOU offers courses in UG, PG, UG Diploma and Certificate levels for the duration ranging from 6 months to 4 years in full-time, distance and open learning. The University offers admission to various UG level courses on the basis of Class 12 qualification. Whereas, for PG level courses, candidates will be required to secure a valid score in graduation and secure valid entrance scores in accepted entrance exams. 

After the application process, candidates will be selected based on valid merit and entrance qualification scores. Post selection, candidates will receive counselling and for final admission a merit list will be released by the University. For final admission, candidates must pay the fees and confirm a seat.

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.

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.

The largest share of Uttarakhand Open University alumni are working in Operations (33%) followed by Education (24%) sectors. The other sectors that UOU alumni are working in are Business Development (17%) followed by IT (13%) and Sales (13%) sectors.

UOU Uttarakhand is not very difficult to get admission at. Candidates must fullfil the basic eligibility criteria provided by the University. UOU Uttarakhand offers admission based on merit and entrance, depending on the level (UG or PG) of course. Candidates must qualify Class 12 or graduation with minimum suggested aggregate.

Courses such as MBA is offered based on the accepted entrance exam such as MAT/ CAT or university level entrance exams. Post shortlisting of candidates based on merit, candidates qualifying respective entrance exam recieve counselling. After the counselling process, final merit list is released and candidates require to get documents verified and pay the respective course fees for final seat allotment.

The university has not released the official placement report for the year 2023. However, as per 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, The Leela Group of Hotels and among others during placement 2021. 

Read more about the Uttarakhand Open University placemenets, here.  

UOU Uttarakhand offers courses in UG, PG and Certificate level through ODL and OL modes. The University offers courses such as MBA, BEd, MSc, BSc, MSW and Certificate with a duration spanning from 6 months to 3 years. Uttarakhand Open University fee structure includes tuition fees ranging from INR 900 to INR 3.27 Lakh. To conclude, being a government led university, Uttarakhand Open University degree can be availed at the most economical pricing.

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.