Discontinued (Oct 2023)- M.Sc. in Geo Informatics 

at UOU (Uttarakhand Open University), Haldwani

As per the official website of Uttarakhand Open University, the selected students have to pay for the course fee at the time of admission. The total fee for two-year MSc course ranges between INR 36,800 - INR 88,800. This fee contains the range for all MSc specialisations. The total fee may include various fee components such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Degree Fee, Project Fee, Workshop Fee, etc. The most expensive MSc specialisations at UOU are Information Technology and Cyber Security. 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 MSc fee. 

For admission to MSc 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 MSc admissions:

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 250 through any of the payment gateway (Debit card/ Credit card/ Net banking or Challan).

Uttarakhand Open University offers admission to a two-year MSc course. This course is taught through the School of Science and School of Computer Science & Information Technology. As studying in the open university, candidates can complete the course within a span of maximum six years at UOU. Candidates can choose to study among nine MSc specialisations, namely Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, etc. The most popular and expensive MSc courses at the university are MSc in Information Technology and MSc in Cyber Security. The total fee for both of these courses is INR 40,000. 

To know about the fee and admission process for other MSc specialisations, click here. 

Uttarakhand Open University offers MSc course for a duration of two years, which is divided into four semesters. However, for MSc some specialisations, candidates can complete the course in maximum duration of six years. At UOU, the MSc course is offered across nine specialisations via the School of Science and School of Computer Science & Information Technology. The following table has listed all the specialisations related to MSc offered at Uttarakhand Open University:

Uttarakhand Open University MSc Specialisation
Botany	Chemistry	Cyber Security
Geography	Geo-informatics	Information Technology
Mathematics	Physics	Zoology

Uttarakhand Open University MSc admission is merit-based. In order to get admission, aspirants must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Those who passed graduation in any stream are eligible to apply for admission to this course. The university offers direct admission to candidates based on their past academic qualifications. It's mandatory for candidates to submit a copy of their scorecard at the time of filling the application form. Interested candidates can visit the official website of Uttarakhand Open University to apply for MSc course. For detailed information regarding Uttarakhand Open University MSc course, click here. 

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 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.

Uttarakhand Open University offers courses at UG, PG and Certificate levels for the durations varying from 6 months to 4 years. The University offers admission to courses such as BSc, BBA, BEd, BA, MSc and many more on the basis of merit and valid entrance scores.

UOU fee structure includes a tuition fee ranging from INR 900 to INR 3.3 Lakh. To conclude, the University offers courses at affordable prices in comparison to other universities and also provides scholarships to make it more easily accessible for the candidates.

Uttarakhand Open University (also known as UOU Haldwani) was established in 2005. 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.

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.