| The Karnataka State Open University was established on 1st JUNE 1996 vide Karnataka Govt. Notification No. ED 1 UOV 95 dated 12th February 1996, KSOU Act 1992, keeping in view the educational needs of our country in general and the Karnataka State, in particular. It is the eighth Open University in the country. The University is an erstwhile institute of correspondence courses of Mysore University and enjoys a unique privilege of a long and rich experience in the field of distance education. It is also a member of the Associations of Indian University (AIU) as well as Commonwealth Universities Association. It is also a recognised member - University of Distance Education Council (DEC), Ministry of HRD, Government of India. All degrees offered by Karnataka Sate Open University are recongnised by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi. |
| 2)Special features (Highlight) |
| The open learning system is a unique and challenging mode of education offered at the University level. This system provides ample opportunities for those who desire to have University Education at their place of work or residence. This method is popularly known as distance education. It is perhaps the only way to meet the ever-increasing demand for higher education, especially in a developing country like India. |
| Objectives of Karnataka State Open University (Highlight) |
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Democratising higher education by taking to the doorsteps of the learners
Providing access to high-quality education to all those who seek it, irrespective of age, region or formal qualifications
Offerings need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational orientation to the courses
Promoting and developing distance education in India
Relaxed entry regulations
Providing opportunity to study at one's own pace and convenience
Flexibility in choosing the combination of courses from a wide range of disciplines
To help candidates to select the study centers, preferably of their own choice |
| Collaborative arrangement (Highlight) |
| KSOU has launched aviation management & Bsc. Animation programmmes in collaboration with ShaShib group of Institutions with its Academic, Administrative & Registered office since 2003. To benefit the Aspirants of aviation management, KSOU has launched Bsc. Animation / BBA (Aviation)/MBA (Aviation in Collaboration with the ShaShib group of Institutions from July 2010. ShaShib Group of Institutions is responsible for total Program delivery as per the norms of KSOU. ShaShib group believes in creating an employer culture, catering to the entrepreneurs of tommorow through an amalgamated way of functioning. |
