Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) was established on 1st June 1996 as a full fledged University.

Yeah, the degree from Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is valuable.

The Karnataka State Open University has been recognized by the following well-known organization:

Distance Education Council(DEC), UGC, New Delhi

Regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi,

Permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) London UK,

Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China,

Karnataka State Open University is empowered to establish, maintain or recognize Colleges, Regional Centers and Study Centers at such places in Karnataka and may also open outside Karnataka

Courses offered-

Under Graduation Programmes
B.A.
B.Com
B.Ed
B.L.I.Sc

Post-Graduation Programmes

M.A.
M.Com
M.Ed
M.B.A
M.Sc (Semester Scheme)
L.L.M (Semester Scheme)
M.L.I.Sc

Post-Graduation Diploma Programmes

P.G. Diploma in English (PGDE)
P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM)
P.G. Diploma in Human Resources Management (PGDHRM)
P.G. Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)
P.G. Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM)
P.G. Diploma in Mass communication & Journalism (PGDMCJ)
P.G. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (PGDND)

Research Programmes

PhD
M.Phil

Contact-

Karnataka State Open University
Mukhtagangotri
Mysuru, Karnataka 570006