Yes , Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is a Government University.

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is a recognized University of Distance Education University. It was initiated by the Government of Karnataka.

Recognitions:
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,

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:
M.Phil. Degree Programme

Address:
Karnataka State Open University
Mukhtagangotri
Mysuru, Karnataka 570006