About Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)

Karnataka State Open University is a renowned public university located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. The university was established in the year 1996 by Karnataka State Government. The university is considered among the top universities in the country. It was established considering the educational needs of the students throughout the country. Enhancement in technology has eased the system of distance education in the country. It is felt that education shall not be restricted to the four walls of the university, but it should reach students of all-region, culture and age. 

The university is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. It is permitted to award degree, diploma, and certification through distance mode. The UGC has officially notified that the degree, diploma and certificate awarded through distance mode will be equivalent to the degree, diploma and certificate of the traditional universities/Institutions in the country.

Karnataka State Open University has received recognition from University of Distance Education Council (DEC), NEW Delhi, Association of Indian University (AIU), Delhi, Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, Asian Association of Open Universities, Beijing and has an association with Commonwealth of Learning (COL). 

The University has a Permanent Administrative office, Lecture Halls, Academic Blocks, rich Library, Cafeterias, Academic Block, Hostels and Guest Houses for students who visit the campus for lectures, contact Programmes, and Examinations. At present, The University has 13 departments under its jurisdictions. It offers programmes of various ranges i.e. from graduate degree to Doctoral Level Degree, and various other Diplomas and Certificates programmes.