KSOU Admission 2025-26 Open: Apply for Distance Education UG, PG & Diploma Courses

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has invited applications for distance education programmes. The KSOU admission application is open for the 2025-26 January academic session. The admissions will be granted in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode courses.

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KSOU admissions are open for a wide range of courses spanning:

• UG
• PG
• Diploma
• Certificate courses 

These courses are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Candidates can apply through the official Karnataka State Open University admission website. Course fees are also published in a PDF format.

KSOU Results have been released recently.

Who Can Apply for KSOU Admission?

KSOU has outlined the following eligibility criteria to apply for KSOU admission:

Other Open universities are also commencing admission:

IGNOU extends re-registration deadline for January 2026 

Courses Offered Under KSOU Distance Education

KSOU admissions are in Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, IT, Journalism, Education, and Social Sciences fields. KSOU courses are available in Kannada and English, depending on the programme.

KSOU Admission Undergraduate (UG) Programmes

• B.A.
• B.Com.
• B.Sc. (General – PCM, PMCs, CBZ, CZEs, CBEs)
• B.Sc. (Hons – IT)
• B.B.A.
• B.C.A.
• B.Lib. & I.Sc.
• B.S.W. (Bachelor of Social Work)

KSOU Admission Postgraduate (PG) Programmes

• M.A. (Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu)
• M.A. (History, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology)
• M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication, Education)
• M.Com.
• M.B.A.
• M.S.W.
• M.C.A.
• M.Lib. & I.Sc.
• M.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, IT)
• M.Sc. (Environmental Science, Geography, Botany, Zoology, Earth Science, Life Science)

KSOU Admission Postgraduate Certificate Programmes

• English
• Communicative English
• Journalism & Mass Communication
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Business Administration
• Marketing Management
• Ambedkar Studies
• Information Technology
• Computer Applications
• Linguistics
• Kuvempu Sahithya

KSOU Admission Diploma & Certificate Courses

Diploma Programmes (10+2 based):

• Kannada
• Journalism
• Information Technology
• Computer Applications
• Early Childhood Care & Education
• Translation Studies
• Astrology-related courses

KSOU Admission UG Certificate Courses (10+2 based):

• Panchayath Raj
• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Translation Studies
• Jyothir Vigyan

How to Apply for KSOU Admission 2025-26

KSOU ODL admission steps are tabulated below:

KSOU Admission 2025-26: Important Dates and Fee Details

KSOU has started the admission process, but the full schedule has not released yet. KSOU application last date will be issued soon. Fee details, eligibility, and regional centre information are already published. SC ST category students have the opportunity to apply under the Fee Exemption Scheme (FES).

Where to Get More Information?

The authorities urged students to contact them on any issue regarding KSOU admission:

• Website: www.ksoumysuru.ac.in
• Helpline: 0836-2441199, 7019314679

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What is the last date to apply for KSOU admission?

Ans: KSOU admission application last date has not been announced yet. The applications have been open since January. Students should quickly register for KSOU admission.

Ques: Have KSOU courses approved?

Ans: Yes. KSOU courses are approved by UGC. Open learning programmes hold the same weight as regular programmes. 

Ques: When will KSOU admission for PG courses start?

Ans: PG courses admission at KSOU has already started. You need to apply as soon as possible.