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The admissions for Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Mysore for the January cycle are open for the undergraduate, postgraduate, undergraduate diploma as well as undergraduate/postgraduate certificates (Open and Distance Learning Mode) courses.
Candidates can check along with apply for their chosen courses via the official website of the university.
The official website of the University has released revised admission notification programmes for the ODL programmes for 2025-26, and the fee structure for the Jyothir Vignana programs for July 2025-26.
The last date for admission is 15 Oct, 2025 (Except for the B.Ed).
The last date to apply for the Common Entrance Test for Admission 2025 [B.Ed] is 21st Setember, 2025.

Candidates must visit the official website of the University to get a list of all the admission notifications for KSOU Mysore. KSOU Mysore course list is huge in terms of undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs. UGC has approved the programmes offered at KSOU. KSOU also does its admission twice a year, with the first one in January and the second one in July. The majority of courses being offered by KSOU Mysore to the candidates are merit-based.

KSOU Mysore: Quick Highlights

To make a concise idea about KSOU Mysore admissions, one can get it from the table given below.

Particulars	Details
Criteria for admission	Mostly merit
Admissions Conducted	Twice every year
Sessions	January and July
Popular Programs	BA BBA B.Com M.Com MBA BCA M.C.A MA
Application Mode	Online

KSOU Mysore: Seat Matrix

The table below shows the seat matrix for PhD admissions in 2024-25 in KSOU Mysore.

Department of Studies and Research	Total Vacant Seats
Department of Studies and Research in History	8
Department of Studies and Research in Economics	17
Department of Studies and Research in Political Science	14
Department of Studies and Research in Commerce	10
Department of Studies and Research in Management	15
Department of Studies and Research i Chemistry	2
Department of Studies and Research in Information Technology	4
Department of Studies and Research in Botany	4

KSOU Mysore: Admission Deadlines 2025-2026

The admission deadlines for the 2025-2026 academic year at KSOU Mysore are.

Program	Key Deadlines/Last Date	Exam Date
Common Entrance Test for Admission 2025 [B.Ed]	21 Septmber, 2025	28 Sep, 2025 (Upcoming)

KSOU Mysore: Admission Steps

Candidates must log in to the official website of the University
Select the online programmes
Click on the option Apply Now
Fill in the necessary details of the application forms
Candidates should make a note of the reference number and keep it safe with them for future correspondence
Pay the fees either via online mode or by drawing a DD that has to be sent with the said documents to the university.

KSOU Mysore: Documents

3 printed copies of the application form that are duly signed as well as attested
Qualification Certificate that is attested by the Gazetted Officer or Notary
Demand Draft or Printed Copy of the receipt of the online payment
Birth Certificate
10 and 10+2 marksheet
Graduation marksheet
Category certificate (if applicable)
Income certificate
Identity Proof
Passport-sized photographs (3)

KSOU Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria