Karnataka State Open University established on 1st June 1996 vide Karnataka Govt. Notification No. ED 1 UOV 95 dated 12th February 1996 - KSOU Act 1992 is considered to be a reputed Open University amongst the open learning institutions in India.

As per my knowledge, the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) does not offer Post Graduate Diploma Programmes in Mechanical Engineering. The courses that it offers under Post Graduate Diploma Programmes are as follows:

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)

Other Courses Offered

Research Programmes
M.Phil. Degree Programme

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

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

Facilities
Study Centers
Canteen
Hostel for Women
Cottage for Men
Guest House
Gnyanavani FM

Contact Detail:
Karnataka State Open University
Mukhtagangotri, Mysore -570 006.
Phone No : 0821- 2500873,
Phone No2: 0821- 2519952