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KSOU Course & Fees 2026

KSOU Course & Fees 2026

Updated on 9 January 2026

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Mysore, Karnataka

Venkat Kondeti

Venkat Kondeti

Updated on 9 January 2026

Explore Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) courses and fees, with programs ranging from ₹7,040 to ₹39,270.

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Stream:

Degree:

Annual Fee

₹11,660 - ₹17,820/year

8 Specializations

2 Years

Annual Fee

₹11,660 - ₹17,820/year

ELIGIBILITY

Graduation

TOTAL SEATS

560

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Master of Arts in Public Administration Master of Arts in Mass Communication & Journalism Master of Arts in Sociology Master of Arts in Ancient History And Archaeology Master of Arts in History Master of Arts in Political Science Master of Arts in Telugu Master of Arts in Urdu

Specializations

Master of Arts in Public Administration Master of Arts in Mass Communication & Journalism Master of Arts in Sociology Master of Arts in Ancient History And Archaeology

Master of Arts in History Master of Arts in Political Science Master of Arts in Telugu Master of Arts in Urdu

Post Graduate Diploma

Annual Fee

₹7,040/year

2 Specializations

1 Year

Annual Fee

₹7,040/year

ELIGIBILITY

Graduation

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Post Graduate Diploma in Kuvempu Sahithya Post Graduate Diploma in Kuvempu Sahithya [PGDKS]

Specializations

Post Graduate Diploma in Kuvempu Sahithya

Post Graduate Diploma in Kuvempu Sahithya [PGDKS]

Bachelor of Education

Annual Fee

₹39,270/year

2 Specializations

2 Years

Annual Fee

₹39,270/year

ELIGIBILITY

10+2

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Bachelor of Education in Special Education Bachelor of Education in Special Education

Specializations

Bachelor of Education in Special Education

Bachelor of Education in Special Education

Master of Science

Annual Fee

₹32,670/year

11 Specializations

2 Years

Annual Fee

₹32,670/year

ELIGIBILITY

Graduation

TOTAL SEATS

792

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Master of Science in Chemistry Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Biotechnology Master of Science in Physics Master of Science in Microbiology Master of Science in Biochemistry Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Master of Science in Environmental Science Master of Science in Geography Master of Science in Information Science Master of Science in Psychology

Specializations

Master of Science in Chemistry Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Biotechnology Master of Science in Physics Master of Science in Microbiology Master of Science in Biochemistry

Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Master of Science in Environmental Science Master of Science in Geography Master of Science in Information Science Master of Science in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts (Part Time)

Annual Fee

₹9,240/year

2 Specializations

3 Years

Annual Fee

₹9,240/year

ELIGIBILITY

10+2

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Bachelor of Arts (Part Time) in General Bachelor of Arts (Part Time) in General

Specializations

Bachelor of Arts (Part Time) in General

Bachelor of Arts (Part Time) in General

Certification (Part Time)

Annual Fee

null - ₹11,990/year

12 Specializations

1 Year

Annual Fee

null - ₹11,990/year

ELIGIBILITY

Graduation

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Certification (Part Time) in Communicative English Certification (Part Time) in Computer Application Certification (Part Time) in Financial Management Certification (Part Time) in English Certification (Part Time) in Journalism Certification (Part Time) in Human Resources Management Certification (Part Time) in Information Technology Certification (Part Time) in Marketing Management Certification (Part Time) in Food And Nutrition Certification (Part Time) in Linguistics Certification (Part Time) in Nutrition And Dietetics Certification (Part Time) in Panchayat Raj

Specializations

Certification (Part Time) in Communicative English Certification (Part Time) in Computer Application Certification (Part Time) in Financial Management Certification (Part Time) in English Certification (Part Time) in Journalism Certification (Part Time) in Human Resources Management

Certification (Part Time) in Information Technology Certification (Part Time) in Marketing Management Certification (Part Time) in Food And Nutrition Certification (Part Time) in Linguistics Certification (Part Time) in Nutrition And Dietetics Certification (Part Time) in Panchayat Raj

Diploma (Part Time)

5 Specializations

1 Year

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Diploma (Part Time) in Information Technology Diploma (Part Time) in Computer Application Diploma (Part Time) in Journalism Diploma (Part Time) in Early Childhood Education Diploma (Part Time) in Nutrition And Health Education

Specializations

Diploma (Part Time) in Information Technology Diploma (Part Time) in Computer Application Diploma (Part Time) in Journalism

Diploma (Part Time) in Early Childhood Education Diploma (Part Time) in Nutrition And Health Education

Ph.D (Part Time)

26 Specializations

4 Years

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Ph.D (Part Time) in Education Ph.D (Part Time) in Biochemistry Ph.D (Part Time) in Biotechnology Ph.D (Part Time) in Chemistry Ph.D (Part Time) in Commerce Ph.D (Part Time) in Computer Science Ph.D (Part Time) in Economics Ph.D (Part Time) in English Ph.D (Part Time) in Food And Nutrition Ph.D (Part Time) in Geography Ph.D (Part Time) in Information Technology Ph.D (Part Time) in History Ph.D (Part Time) in Hindi Ph.D (Part Time) in Journalism & Mass Communication Ph.D (Part Time) in Kannada Ph.D (Part Time) in Library & Information Science Ph.D (Part Time) in Management Ph.D (Part Time) in Microbiology Ph.D (Part Time) in Political Science Ph.D (Part Time) in Management Studies Ph.D (Part Time) in Sociology Ph.D (Part Time) in Environmental Sciences Ph.D (Part Time) in Psychology Ph.D (Part Time) in Public Administration Ph.D (Part Time) in Sanskrit Ph.D (Part Time) in Telugu

Specializations

Ph.D (Part Time) in Education Ph.D (Part Time) in Biochemistry Ph.D (Part Time) in Biotechnology Ph.D (Part Time) in Chemistry Ph.D (Part Time) in Commerce Ph.D (Part Time) in Computer Science Ph.D (Part Time) in Economics Ph.D (Part Time) in English Ph.D (Part Time) in Food And Nutrition Ph.D (Part Time) in Geography Ph.D (Part Time) in Information Technology Ph.D (Part Time) in History Ph.D (Part Time) in Hindi

Ph.D (Part Time) in Journalism & Mass Communication Ph.D (Part Time) in Kannada Ph.D (Part Time) in Library & Information Science Ph.D (Part Time) in Management Ph.D (Part Time) in Microbiology Ph.D (Part Time) in Political Science Ph.D (Part Time) in Management Studies Ph.D (Part Time) in Sociology Ph.D (Part Time) in Environmental Sciences Ph.D (Part Time) in Psychology Ph.D (Part Time) in Public Administration Ph.D (Part Time) in Sanskrit Ph.D (Part Time) in Telugu

Bachelor of Commerce (Part Time)

Annual Fee

₹9,790/year

2 Specializations

3 Years

Annual Fee

₹9,790/year

ELIGIBILITY

10+2

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Bachelor of Commerce (Part Time) in General Bachelor of Commerce (Part Time) in General

Specializations

Bachelor of Commerce (Part Time) in General

Bachelor of Commerce (Part Time) in General

Bachelor of Computer Application (Part Time)

Annual Fee

₹26,290/year

1 Specialization

3 Years

Annual Fee

₹26,290/year

ELIGIBILITY

10+2

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Bachelor of Computer Application (Part Time) in General

Specializations

Bachelor of Computer Application (Part Time) in General

Bachelor of Computer Applications (Part Time)

Annual Fee

₹26,290/year

1 Specialization

3 Years

Annual Fee

₹26,290/year

ELIGIBILITY

10+2

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Bachelor of Computer Applications (Part Time) in General

Specializations

Bachelor of Computer Applications (Part Time) in General

Bachelor of Science (Part Time)

Annual Fee

₹26,290/year

1 Specialization

3 Years

Annual Fee

₹26,290/year

ELIGIBILITY

10+2

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Bachelor of Science (Part Time) in Information Technology

Specializations

Bachelor of Science (Part Time) in Information Technology

Certificate (Part Time)

1 Specialization

6 Months

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Certificate (Part Time) in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws

Specializations

Certificate (Part Time) in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws

Global Master Certificate (Part Time)

Annual Fee

₹7,040/year

1 Specialization

1 Year

Annual Fee

₹7,040/year

ELIGIBILITY

Graduation

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Global Master Certificate (Part Time) in Business Administration

Specializations

Global Master Certificate (Part Time) in Business Administration

Master (Part Time)

Annual Fee

₹23,430/year

1 Specialization

2 Years

Annual Fee

₹23,430/year

ELIGIBILITY

Graduation

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Master (Part Time) in Social Work [MSW]

Specializations

Master (Part Time) in Social Work [MSW]

Master of Business Administration (Part Time)

Annual Fee

₹32,890/year

6 Specializations

2 Years

Annual Fee

₹32,890/year

ELIGIBILITY

Graduation

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in General Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in Operations Management Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in Finance Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in Hospital Administration and Health Care Management Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in Corporate Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in Human Resource

Specializations

Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in General Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in Operations Management Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in Finance

Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in Hospital Administration and Health Care Management Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in Corporate Master of Business Administration (Part Time) in Human Resource

Master of Commerce (Part Time)

Annual Fee

₹13,640/year

2 Specializations

2 Years

Annual Fee

₹13,640/year

ELIGIBILITY

Graduation

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Master of Commerce (Part Time) in General Master of Commerce (Part Time) in General

Specializations

Master of Commerce (Part Time) in General

Master of Commerce (Part Time) in General

Master of Computer Applications (Part Time)

Annual Fee

₹32,670/year

1 Specialization

2 Years

Annual Fee

₹32,670/year

ELIGIBILITY

Graduation

Deadline

April 1 2025

Specializations

Master of Computer Applications (Part Time) in General

Specializations

Master of Computer Applications (Part Time) in General

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Frequently Asked Questions

The BTech fee at Karnataka State Open University is Rs 2.5 lakhs for the 4-year program (Rs 62,500 per year). This fee structure is applicable for the academic year 2025-2026. The fee is payable annually and covers the entire duration of the course.

The popular courses at Karnataka State Open University are BTech in Computer Science Engineering, MBA, MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and BSc in Physics. The BTech in Computer Science Engineering is a 4-year course, the MBA is a 2-year program, the MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering is a 2-year course, and the BSc in Physics is a 3-year program.

The MBA fee at Karnataka State Open University is Rs 4.4 lakhs for the 2-year program (Rs 2.2 lakhs per year).

The postgraduate courses at Karnataka State Open University include MTech (2 years), MBA (2 years), MSc, MA, MCA, and PhD. The fees for the MTech and MBA programs are Rs 12,000 per semester for the entire duration of the course. The median salary package for postgraduate 2-year programme placements is Rs 2.20 lakhs per annum.

The undergraduate programs at Karnataka State Open University include BTech (4 years), BE (4 years), BSc (3 or 4 years), BA (3 years), BCom (3 years), and BBA (3 years). The fees for BTech and BE are Rs 10,000 per year for the first two years and Rs 15,000 per year for the next two years. For BSc, BA, BCom, and BBA, the annual fee is Rs 8,000 for the first two years and Rs 1

The scholarships at Karnataka State Open University include the Tribal Welfare Department scholarship worth Rs 20,000 for tribal students. They also include the AYUSH Department scholarship worth Rs 15,000 for students pursuing courses in AYUSH fields. Additionally, the Medical Education Department scholarship is available worth Rs 25,000 for students enrolled in medical courses.

Popular Courses

₹11,660 - ₹17,820/Year

Post Graduate Diploma

Bachelor of Education

Master of Science

Bachelor of Arts (Part Time)

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