KARNATAKA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY

Mukthagangothri, Mysuru – 570 006

PROSPECTUS
2020-21
JULY CYCLE
(SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER)

PROGRAMMES
B.A. and B.COM.
B.Lib.I.Sc.

Website: www.ksoumysuru.ac.in
Help Line: 8800335638 email: techsupport@ksouportal.com
Office Phone EPABX No.: 0821-2500981, 2519941, 2519943, 2519952

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 Attention
 Online application shall be submitted as per the ‘Online Admission Instruction given in the website.

Important Dates
Last date without penal fee 10-10-2020
Last date with penal fee of Rs.100 /- 20-10-2020
Last date with penal fee of Rs.200 /- 29-10-2020

Steps for Admission

Candidates are hereby informed to read the instructions given in the prospectus carefully,
before filling-up of the online application.

Admission for various Programmes can be made through any of the following modes:
Admission through Regional Centres/ Head Quarters directly.
 Candidates shall apply through KSOU website: www.ksoumysuru.ac.in. and click on admission
portal or visit directly to nearest Regional Centres/ Head Quarters (Mysuru).
 Candidates shall upload required self-attested scanned documents.
 Candidate shall visit the nearest Regional Centres/ Head Quarters (Mysuru) along with necessary
original document and one set of photo copy.
 Candidate shall pay the prescribed admission fee after verification of documents.
 Candidate shall pay admission fees online.
 Candidates can collect roll number, study material and ID card.

Admission through Learner Support Centres.

 Candidate shall visit the nearest Learner Support Centres along with necessary self-attested
documents.
 Learner Support Centres shall counsel the student and verify the document for eligibility.
 Learner Support Centres shall upload the necessary documents through KSOU portal.
 Learner Support Centres shall take approval from the concerned Regional Centre/ Head Quarters
(Mysuru) which verifies the documents.
 Candidate shall pay the prescribed admission fee after verification and approval of documents.
 Candidate shall pay admission fees online.
 Candidate shall visit the concerned Regional Centres/ Head Quarters (Mysuru) along with
necessary original document, fee receipt and one set of photo copy of original documents for
verification.
 Candidates can collect roll number, study material and ID card.

Self Admission
 Candidates shall apply through KSOU website: www.ksoumysuru.ac.in. and click on admission
portal.
 Candidate shall fill the application and select nearest Learner Support Centre and Regional Centre.
 Candidates shall upload required self-attested scanned documents.
 Candidates shall pay stipulated processing fee online.
 Candidate shall visit selected Regional Centres/ Head Quarters along with necessary original
document and one set of photo copy for verification.
 Candidate shall pay the stipulated fee after verification of documents.
 Candidate shall pay admission fees online except processing fee.
 Candidates can collect roll number, study material and ID card.

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 SPECIAL ATTENTION

 Karnataka State Open University is only and exclusive distance

education provider in the Karnataka State. Governemnt of Karnataka,
through its Gazettee No. DPAL 35 SHASANA 2020 dated 19-06-2020
has notified that No university except Karnataka State Open Univeristy
shall offer the programme in Open and Distance learning mode.
 The programmes offered by the University are approved by the UGC from
2018 to 2023 vide notification No.F.No. 14-5/2018 (DEB-I) dated :
14.08.2018
 The UGC in its public notice F.No.1-9/2018 (DEB-I) dated 23.02.2018
stated that the degree/diploma/certificate courses awarded through distance
mode are at par with corresponding degree/diploma/certificate course
obtained through traditional universities. The degrees acquired through
distance education are recognized for the purpose of employment in State /
Central Government, MNCs, Private Sector etc., and also for pursuing
higher education in other educational institutes.
 The Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka in its verdict vide Writ Petition No.
34255 of 2016 (GM-RES) passed an order that the consideration of
recognition for academic degrees is for the year of admission but not the
date of completion of degree.
 The University is recognized from 2018-19 to 2022-23 and the admission
taken during recognition period stands valid till the completion of course
even if the university does not have recognition for further years, as per vide
reference – of an initiative of Department of Personnel and Training,
Government of India version 2.0 RTI Online (Registration
No.PMOPG/E/2015/0097771).
 The University operate within the territory of Karnataka State, however, the
candidates from outside of Karnataka are also eligible to apply for the
programmes, provided they shall be admitted in any one of the Regional
Centre / KSOU Headquarters within the state.
 The University will impart quality education to create quality human
resources, which help in capacity building.
 Candidates studying any Degree course (even outside), can pursue
either a PG Diploma/ Diploma/ or Certificate course in KSOU
simultaneously.

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 CONTENTS
Sl. Details Page No
No
Vice Chancellor’s Message v
About the University vi
Board of Management vii
Officers of the University vii
1 UGC ODL Regulations -2017 1
2 Schools of Studies 1
3 Faculty Profile 2-4
4 Other Contact Persons 5-6
5 Important Instructions to the students 7
6 Academic Programmes Offered 8
7 Admission fee structure 8
8 Undergraduate Programmes – B.A/B.Com/ B.Lib.I.Sc 9-19
9 Skill Development 19
10 Tentative Academic Planner for - B.A/B.Com 20
11 Tentative Academic Planner for B.Lib.I.Sc. 21
12 Student Support Services 21-25
13 Information about the Admission fee 25
14 Information relating to Examination 25
15 Convocation 28
16 Quality Initiatives 28-30
17 Information and Guidance Cell 30-31
18 Other Programmes Offered by the University 31
19 Grievance Redressal Cell 32
20 Other information’s 33-34
21 Digital Initiatives for Higher Education – UGC 35
Annexure I - Recognition letter of UGC 36
Annexure II – Head Quarters, Regional Centres (RC) and Learner 36-42
Support Centres (LSC) 2020-21
Annexure III - Admission fee Structure 43
Annexure IV - SC/ST - Students admission subject to provisions of 44-51
Social Welfare Department
Annexure V - List of Gold Medals and Cash Prizes for meritorious 52-54
Students
Annexure VI - Details of General Fee 55-56

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5. Important Instructions to the students
Candidates, who wish to seek admission to B.A., B.Com and B.Lib.I.Sc
courses, shall note the following before the submission of application to the
University.
 Admission is only through online mode. After successfully submission of online
application, candidates shall remit the course fee online. An instruction for online
fee payment is available on the university website.
 Application from any other source other than the official website will not be
considered for admission.
 Students shall have to pay total admission fee only through Online mode.
 The following documents (photo copy) shall be submitted with an application for
admission.
 Marks cards of S.S.L.C
 Marks cards of P.U.C. or its equivalent
 Photo copy of the marks cards of Degree for Master’s program
 SC/ST caste certificate; (if applicable)
 BPL card in case of women candidates
 Income certificate; (if applicable)
 Aadhaar Card;
 Two stamp size and two passport size photos to be submitted at the time
of verification.
 Duly filled in application along with the fee paid challan (University copy) shall be
submitted within the last date prescribed to the Headquarters/Regional Centers
selected by the students.
 Candidates shall write the code number of the opted Regional Centre and Learner
Support Centre carefully in the application (see Annexure II).
 Verification of the documents will be made at the Regional Centre /Headquarters.
During verification the candidate shall produce the relevant original documents.
 Admission sought will become final only after its approval by the University.
 The candidates who are admitted to the various programmes shall receive the study
materials at the time of verification.
 Candidates may seek clarification from the help desk of the University
 Dr. M.S. Ramananada : 7899854594
 Dr. A.Y. Vijay Kumar : 9845363573 and
 Dr. A.S. Mahadeva : 9902445879, 9742285347, are in-charge.
 Help desk: 0821 – 2519950.
 If a candidate gets admitted to more than one degree programme, the University
will cancel the admission taken in the second instance.
 SC/ST candidates seeking admission are eligible for re-imbursement from
Social Welfare Department. Provided the family income is less than the limit
prescribed by the Government from time to time (see Annexure IV).
 Women candidates under BPL can claim concession of 25% percent of the Tuition
fee, for which they shall produce BPL card issued by the competent authority.
 The University will issue Identity Card to the candidates after the verification
process is completed. Candidates are expected to keep the ID card till the
completion of the programme. The candidates should produce the ID card during
their academic related work including examination.

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  Candidates admitted to the programme, shall give an undertaking in a prescribed
format, about the conduct and progress in front of the Regional Director of the
concerned regional centres / Director (Admission), KSOU, Mysuru.
 Candidates can pursue an Under Graduate course and a Diploma / Certificate
Course simultaneously.
 Candidates shall abide by the Rules and Regulations issued by the University
from time to time.
 A Candidate who is found to have concealed information about his/her age,
qualification etc., or violated any provisions, is liable to be removed from the rolls
of the program concerned besides appropriate disciplinary action and imposition of
penalty.
 The incomplete information in the application will be summarily rejected.
 All legal disputes will come under the jurisdiction of Mysuru City Courts only.
 Gold medals and cash prizes for meritorious candidates to various programmes (see
Annexure-V).
 The details relating to General fee structure- (see Annexure VI)

6. Academic Programmes Offered

Sl. No. Courses offered Duration Scheme Credits
A. Under-graduate Courses:
1 B.A. 3 Years Annual 100
2 B.Com. 3 Years Annual 100
3 B.Lib.I.Sc. 1 Year Annual 32
7. Admission fee Structure
Details of Fee for B.A/B.Com
Details I Year II Year III Year Lab Fee
Admission (Processing) Fee 400 - -
Registration Fee 400 - -
Tuition Fee 3400 3400 3700
Development (Skill) Fee 500 500 500
Psychology Students only 800
Total 4,700/- 3,900/- 4,200/-
Note: Candidates seeking direct admission to BA/B.Com II Year, shall pay Rs. 3000/- in addition to
the above prescribed fee.

Fee Structure of B.Lib.I.Sc.

Admission
Sl. Registratio Tuition Development
Course (Processing) Total
No. n Fee Fee (Skill) Fee
Fee
1 B.Lib.I.Sc 600 600 5400 500 7,100/-
.
The University has prescribed fee structure for various programmes (see Annexure-III).

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Credit System for the Programs
The University follows the 'Credit system' for all its Programs. Each credit is of 30
hours of study comprising of all learning activities such as studying the self-learning material,
participating in the counseling/contact classes, preparing assignment, visiting
library/industry/institution, interacting through audio-visual related issues and preparing for
exams. Thus, a four credit course involves 120 study hours, a six credit course involves 180
study hours and so on. This helps the students to understand the academic efforts she/ he has
to put in order to successfully complete the course.
Maximum period for Completion of Programme
Normally the Candidate is expected to complete the program within the minimum
period as laid down by the University for a Specific Program. However, a student who for
whatever reasons is not able to complete the UG program within the normal or minimum
duration prescribed for the program may be allowed a period of two years beyond the normal
period to clear the backlog to be qualified for the degree. The general formula is N+N years
(N=-Normal / minimum duration prescribed for completion of the program).

8. Under Graduate Programmes – B.A./B.Com/B.Lib.I.Sc

8.1 B.A. Programme:
A. Duration: 3 years
B. Eligibility conditions
Candidates who have passed the Two Year Pre-University examination conducted by
the Pre-University Education Board in Karnataka State;
or
Any other examination considered as equivalent there to;
or
Candidates from other states who have successfully completed 12 years of schooling
(either 10+2 or 11+1 or Higher Secondary Examination-12 Years of Schooling)
excluding Nursery Education
or
Pre University Examination in Vocational Courses conducted by the Department of
Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka.

C. Medium of Instruction
Medium of instruction followed for B.A., Degree Course is either in Kannada or
English. The study material will be available both in Kannada and English language.
Students can answer examination either in Kannada or in English.
D. Programme Structure

The learners can choose any two languages and three optional of their choice.
Languages offered – Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu
Optionals offered – Kannada, English, Hindi, Urdu, History, Economics,
Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology,
Anthropology, Education, Psychology, Geography.

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 B.A. - First year
Group I 1 Course I Language 1 & 2 each 4 Credits 8 Credits
Group II 2 Indian Constitution, Human Rights and Environmental 6 Credits
Studies (ICHR&ES)
Group III 3 Course I Optional 1,2 & 3 each 6 Credits 18 Credits
32 Credits

B.A. - Second year

Group I 1 Courses II Language 1 & 2 each 4 Credits 8 Credits
Group II 2 Fundamentals of Computer Application (FCA) 6 Credits
Group III 3 Courses II Optional 1,2 & 3 each 6 Credits 18 Credits

B.A - Third year

1 Courses III, IV & V Optional 1 each 4 Credits 12 Credits
Group III 2 Courses III, IV & V Optional 2 each 4 Credits 12 Credits
3 Courses III, IV & V Optional 3 each 4 Credits 12 Credits

B.A language Courses offered

Language Course Course Title
Year
Code
Kannada 1 BKN-01 ºÉƸÀUÀ£ÀßqÀ PÀ«vÉUÀ¼ÀÄ, £ÁlPÀ, ¥Àæ§AzsÀ DqÀ½vÀ PÀ£ÀßqÀ, ¥ÁæaãÀ PÀ£ÀßqÀ PÁªÀå,
¸ÀtÚ PÀvÉUÀ¼ÀÄ, UÀzÀå¸ÀA¥ÀzÀ «ªÀıÉð
2 BKN-02
English 1 BEN-01 Poetry, Prose, Fiction and Grammar
2 BEN-02 Poetry, Prose, Drama and Grammar
1 BHN-01 Poetry, Prose, Collection of Stories, Grammar and
Hindi Translation
2 BHN-02 Poetry, Drama, Novel, Grammar & Translation
Urdu 1 BUR-01 Poetry, Prose, Novel and Grammar
2 BUR-02 Poetry, Prose, Drama and Translation
Sanskrit 1 BSN-01 Poetry, Prose, Language Component, Drama, Champu, Non-Detailed
2 BSN-02 Text, Language Component
Telugu 1 BTU-01 Old Poetry, Prose, History of Telugu Literature,
2 BTU-02 Language Component, Modern Poetry, Fiction, Drama,
Language and Culture

Optional Courses
Optional Year Course Course Title
Code
Kannada 1 BKN-11 PÀ£ÀßqÀ ¸Á»vÀå ZÀjvÉæ
2 BKN-22 ªÀÄzsÀåPÁ°Ã£À ªÀÄvÀÄÛ DzsÀĤPÀ PÀ£ÀßqÀ
3 BKN-33 bÀAzÀ¸ÀÄì, ¥ÁæaãÀ PÀ£ÀßqÀ ¥ÀoÀåUÀ¼ÀÄ ¥ÀzÀåUÀ¼ÀÄ
BKN-34 ¨sÁgÀwÃAiÀÄ PÁªÀå «ÄêÀiÁA¸É, ¸Á»vÀå «ªÀıÉðAiÀÄ vÀvÀÛ÷éUÀ¼ÀÄ
BKN-35 ºÀ¼ÀUÀ£ÀßqÀ ªÁåPÀgÀt ªÀÄvÀÄÛ PÀ£ÀßqÀ ¨sÁµÉAiÀÄ ZÀjvÉæ

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English 1 BEN-11 Poetry, Prose, Fiction and Drama
2 BEN-22 Poetry, Drama and Fiction
3 BEN-33 Poetry, Drama and Fiction
BEN-34 Poetry, Drama and Fiction
BEN-35 Growth of the English Language Modern English
and Study of Literature
Hindi 1 BHN-11 Poetry, Prose, Novel, Sansmaran
2 BHN-22 Drama, Poetry, Ekanki
3 BHN-33 Hindi Linguistics and History of Hindi Language
BHN-34 History of Hindi Literature and Hindi Grammar
BHN-35 Madhyakaleen Hindi Kavya (Sundar Kand) and Ras,
Chand, Alankar
Urdu 1 BUR-11 Poetry and Prose
2 BUR-22 Poetry and Prose
3 BUR-33 History of Urdu Language and Literature
BUR-34 Drama and Fiction
BUR-35 Literary Criticism, Rhetoric and Prosody
History 1 BHI-11 History of India and Culture (Upto 1526 A.D)
2 BHI -22 History of India and Culture (from 1526 A.D to 1857
A.D)
3 BHI -33 History and Culture of Karnataka (1336 to 1956 A.D)
BHI -34 History of Modern World (1600-1990 A.D)
BHI -35 Colonialism and Nationalism in Asia (with special
reference to India)
Economics 1 BEC-11 Economic Theory
2 BEC-22 Money, Banking and Public Economics
3 BEC-33 International Trade and Finance
BEC-34 Indian Economy
BEC-35 Economics of Development
Political Science 1 BPS-11 Political Theory
2 BPS-22 Modern Governments
3 BPS-33 Indian Constitution and Government
BPS-34 Public Administration
BPS-35 International Relations

Public 1 BPA-11 Theory and Practice of Modern Governments

Administration 2 BPA-22 Introduction to the Principles of Public
Administration
3 BPA-33 Public Financial Administration
BPA-34 Local Governments of Modern States
BPA-35 Indian Government and Administration
Sociology 1 BSO-11 Introduction to Sociology
2 BSO-22 Study of Indian Society
3 BSO-33 Study of Rural – Urban Sociology
BSO-34 Study of Social Problems
BSO-35 Masters of Social Thought
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Education 1 BEU-11 Foundations of Education
2 BEU-22 Psychology of Development and Learning
3 BEU-33 Curriculum, Teaching and Evaluation
BEU-34 Educational Systems in India
BEU-35 Emerging Trends and Challenges of Education
Psychology 1 BPY-11 Basic Psychological Processes
2 BPY-22 Human Development
3 BPY-33 Social Psychology
BPY-34 Abnormal Psychology
BPY-35 Psychology Practical‟s
Anthropology 1 BAN-11 Foundation of Anthropology
2 BAN-22 Social Cultural Anthropology
3 BAN-33 Biological and Archaeological Anthropology
BAN-34 Anthropological Theories
BAN-35 Applied Anthropology
Geography 1 BGE-11 Physical Geography (Practical-1 Maps and Scale)
2 BGE-22 Human Geography (Practial-2 Representation of
Relief features and cartograms)
3 BGE-33 Geography of India
BGE-34 Regional Geography of the World
BGE-35 Practial-3 Map projection
Practical-4 Topographical Maps and Basic Statistics

Note: 1. Each student of B.A. Degree Program shall select two Languages and
three Optional Subjects, and ICHR & ES in 1st year and Fundamentals
of Computer Applications in 2nd year.
2. Students are required to opt either Political Science or Public
Administration as an optional subject. Students are not permitted to
opt both as optional.
 Instruction delivery system for B.A
 Study material and its delivery
Please refer page no: 16, 17 & 18
 Counseling Sessions
 Evaluation System

8.2 B.Com. Programme:

A. Duration: 3 Years
B. Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have passed Two Year Pre-University Examination
conducted by the Board of Pre-University Education in Karnataka State;
or

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 Any other Examination considered as equivalent there to;
Candidates from other states who have successfully completed 12 years of
schooling (either 10+2 or 11+1 or Higher Secondary Examination – 12 years of
schooling) excluding nursery education.
or
Pre-University Education in Vocational Courses with relevant subject conducted by
the Department of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka.
C. Lateral Entry to II Year B.Com
Candidates who have passed the Three year Diploma in Commercial or Secretarial
Practice conducted by the Department of Technical Education, Government of
Karnataka are eligible for admission to Second Year B.Com directly. However, they
have to pass I and II year language papers and Indian Constitution, Human Rights
and Environmental Studies – (ICHR&ES) of First year B.Com Additional fee for
Direct Admission is Rs.3,000/-

D. Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction of B.Com is English only. Study Materials relating to
Sanskrit Language are available only in Kannada. All other study material are in
English. However, the students are permitted to write Examination either in
Kannada or English.

E. Programme Structure
The learners can choose any two languages and the core courses.
B.Com - First Year
Group I Language 1 & 2 each 4 Credits 8 Credits
Group II Indian Constitution, Human Rights and Environmental 6 Credits
Studies (ICHR&ES)
Group III Course 1,2 & 3 each 6 Credits 18 Credits
32 Credits
B.Com. - Second Year
Group I Language 3 & 4 each 4 Credits 8 Credits

Group II Fundamentals of Computer Application (FCA) 6 Credits

Group III Course 4,5 & 6 each 6 Credits 18 Credits
32 Credits
B.Com - Third Year
Courses 7, 8 & 9 each 4 Credits 12 Credits
Group III Courses 10, 11 & 12 each 4 Credits 12 Credits
Courses 13, 14 & 15 each 4 Credits 12 Credits
36 Credits

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 a. Language offered – B.Com.
Course Course Title
Name Year
Code
BKN-01 ºÉƸÀUÀ£ÀßqÀ PÀ«vÉUÀ¼ÀÄ, £ÁlPÀ, ¥Àæ§AzsÀ DqÀ½vÀ PÀ£ÀßqÀ,
1
Kannada
¥ÁæaãÀ PÀ£ÀßqÀ PÁªÀå,
2 BKN-03
¸ÀtÚ PÀvÉUÀ¼ÀÄ,
UÀzÀå¸ÀA¥ÀzÀ «ªÀıÉð
1 BEN-01 Poetry, Prose, Fiction and Grammar
English
2 BEN-03 English for Commercial and Drama
Poetry, Prose, Collection of Stories, Grammar and
1 BHN-01
Hindi Transaction
Ekanki Functional Hindi, Sankshiptikaran, Grammar and
2 BHN-03
Translation
1 BUR-01 Poetry, Prose, Novel and Grammar
Urdu Non-Detailed Text, Business Correspondence and Precis Writing
2 BUR-03
1 BSN-01 Poetry, Prose, Language Component
Sanskrit Drama, Non-Detailed Text, Commercial Sanskrit Language
2 BSN-03
Component
1 BTU-01 Old Poetry, Prose, History of Telugu Literature, Language
Telugu Component
2 BTU-03 Modern Poetry, Prose, Business Telugu I & II

b. B.Com. Courses
Paper Course Course (Paper)
s Code
First Year 1 BCO-11 Business Organization and Management
2 BCO-12 Indian Business Environment
3 BCO-13 Financial Accounting - I
4 BCO-24 Financial Markets and Services
Second 5 BCO-25 Company Law
Year 6 BCO-26 Financial Accounting – II
7 BCO-307 Income Tax
8 BCO-308 Cost and Management Accounting
9 BCO-309 Auditing
10 BCO-310 Business Law
Final Year 11 BCO-311 Indian Banking System
12 BCO-312 Business Statistics and Quantitative Technique
13 BCO-313 Functional Management
14 BCO-314 Computer Applications
15 BCO-315 Corporate Accounting

Note: 1. Students of B.Com. Degree Program shall opt any two Languages at First year and Second Year
2. Student shall study ICHR & ES in 1st year and Fundamentals of Computer Applications in 2nd year and all
other Commerce courses.

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F. Instructional Delivery System for B.A./B.Com.
The instructional methodology used in this University is different from that of
conventional Universities. The Open University system is more learners oriented, and is geared
to cater to the needs of motivated students, assuming that the student is an active participant in the
teaching-learning process. The University follows multi-channel approach for instruction.
Instruction to student is imparted through various modes such as print, audio/video and supported
by counseling face to face, electronic mode etc.
Delivery system comprises proportionate combination of:
 Self-Learning Material (SLM): The Study material prepared by highly experienced
academicians/subject experts will be part of Instructional delivery. The study material is
learner centric with illustrations, case studies, experience etc., and will help you acquire
knowledge and skill.
 Personal Contact Programme (PCP): The PCP will be arranged by the university at the
notified center. Dedicated faculty will be pressed into action to render quality services.
 Counseling: The University will arrange counseling by way face to face and electronic
mode. The details relating to PCP and counseling will be uploaded to the University
website at appropriate time.

G. Study Material and its delivery for B.A./B.Com.

The Study Materials has been designed keeping in view of norms prescribed by the UGC.
Study Materials are divided into different blocks. The study material has been designed in the
background of learners‟ assessment of study level. It is a primary source of information for
pursuing various degrees. The study materials will be delivered at the time of admissions.
For the students who have not received the Study Material in person, the University
will dispatch the same. If returned or undelivered to the addressee, the study material will be
sent to such students later, on the condition that the student should bear the postal charges.
Such addressees are updated in the KSOU website http://ksoumysuru.ac.in
The University has introduced a system of evaluation of self-learning material by the
students. For this purpose a feedback form will be sent along with the self-learning material.
Every learner shall submit the feedback on quality content of self-learning material as per the
instructions and send it to concerned Regional Director or Dean (Study Centres) of the
headquarters for further initiatives.

H. Counseling Session for B.A./B.Com.

The University conducts week end counseling programmes for B.A./B.Com, which
will enable the learners and counselors to have discussion on academic exercise. The purpose
of such counseling is to clarify some of the doubts of the students by the well experienced
academic counselors.
Counseling shall be conducted as per the norms of UGC ODL regulations 2017. The
counseling programme will be conducted at the notified Learner support Centres. The office
of Dean (Study Centres) will communicate to the candidates relating to the duration, dates
and centres of counseling sessions either through circular or through the official website of
the university.
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 During counseling, the counselors will help the students to overcome difficulties
which he or she face while studying the academic content. The learners are advised to go
through Self Learning Material given by the university and chalk out a plan for discussion in
the counseling session.
The University has introduced a transparent mechanism of evaluation system entitled
Teachers Evaluation by Learners. The prescribed format will be administered by Learner
support centres. The learners shall fill the form as per instructions and forward it to the
Regional Director of the concerned territory.
I. Evaluation of B.A./B.Com.
Evaluation system comprises of:
i. Internal assessment (IA) through assignments with a weightage of 20 marks.
ii. Term-end examination with a weightage of 80 marks.
i. Internal Assessment:
Internal Assessment by way of assignment is an integral part of distance
learning. The main purpose of assignments is to test the students‟ comprehension of
the learning materials acquired through the studies and also to facilitate to
understand performance of the student.
 Assignments are to be submitted during the year of admission only.
Student will not have any opportunity of submitting the Assignments in
subsequent years. In case a student fails to submit the assignments, he/she
will be assessed only for the theory marks of 80.
 Out station students other than Mysuru should submit their assignments to
the Regional Director, concerned Regional Centre only.
 Students who have opted Mysuru as a centre for teaching learning, they
shall submit the assignments as will be indicated in the assignment
circular.
 The questions for assignment will be uploaded in the University official
website as per calendar of events.
 The students of B.A/B.Com shall submit their first assignment to the First
and Second phase. Detailed information and question will be hosted in the
University website, as per calendar of events.
 The student shall submit assignments in blue books only.
 The University has the right to reject the assignments received after due
date. The students are therefore, advised to submit them before the due
date.
 The students should preserve the photocopies of all the assignments sent
along with proof of submission of such assignment.
 There is no provision for revaluation of Internal Assessment related
component.

ii. Term-end E xamin ati on

Examination for B.A / B.Com will be held twice a year. That is main
examination and supplementary examination as per the calendar of events.

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 Scheme of Examination per course / paper B.A./B.Com
Marks Minimum
Internal Assessment 20 No
Term End Examination 80 28
Total 100 35
Course (Paper) exemption 35
Aggregate for pass 35%
Examination Fee for B.A / B.Com
I Year II Year III Year
B.A./ B.Com.,
(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
Examination Fee 850/- 850/- 950/-

8.3 B.Lib.I.Sc. Degree Program

A. Duration: 1 Year
B. Eligibility for Admission
Candidates shall possess any degree in any discipline of this university or of
any recognised University.
C. Medium of Instruction: English and Kannada.
D. Program structure

Code Courses Credit

BLI-51 Library, Information and Society 4
BLI-52 Management of Library & Information Centres 4
BLI-53 Information Processing - Theory I : Classification 4
BLI-54 Information Processing - Theory II : Cataloguing 4
BLI-55 Information Sources and Services 4
BLI-56 Fundamentals of Information Technology 4
BLI-57 Information Processing I :Classification (Practical) 4
BLI-58 Information Processing II :Cataloguing (Practical) 4
Total 32
Payment of Admission Fee for B.Lib.I.Sc
Details Fee
Admission (Processing) Fee 600
Registration Fee 600
Tuition Fee 5400
Development (Skill) Fee 500
Total 7,100/-
E. Instructional Delivery System
The instructional methodology used in this University is different from that of
conventional Universities. The Open University system is more learners oriented, and is
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geared to cater to the needs of motivated students assuming that the student is an active
participant in the teaching-learning process. Instruction to student is imparted through various
modes such as print, audio and supported by face to face communication during week-end
counseling. The University follows multi-channel approach for instruction.

It comprises proportionate combination of:

 Printed Self-Learning Material.
 Audio and limited visual
 Contact programme

F. Study Material and its Delivery

1. The Study Material in print as per UGC regulations will be delivered at the time
of admissions on verification.
2. For the students who have not received the Study Material in person, the
University will dispatch the same through Business parcel.
3. The University has introduced a system of evaluation of self-learning material
by the students. For this purpose a feedback will be sent along with the self-
learning material. Every learner shall submit the feedback on quality content
of self-learning material as per the instructions and send it to the Dean (Study
Centres), KSOU, Mysuru.

G. Contact Programme
The University will arrange contact programme for B.Lib.I.Sc. students. The PCP will
be held in notified centres. The details relating to the duration, dates, and centres will be
intimated to the students by circular or though website. Experienced faculty of the university
and the academic counselors will deliver lectures on the syllabus. Further, the doubts on the
SLM will be clarified besides offering proper advise on assignment writing and also
examination. Students are advised to attend the programme and reap the benefits. During
contact programme teacher’s evaluation by students will be administered.
H. Evaluation
Evaluation system comprises of:
i. Internal assessment (IA) through assignments with a weightage of 20 marks.
ii. Term-end examination with a weightage of 80 marks.

i. Internal Assessment:
Internal Assessment by way of assignment is an integral part of distance learning. The
main purpose of assignments is to test the students‟ comprehension of the learning materials
acquired through the studies and also to facilitate to understand performance of the student.
 Assignments are to be submitted during the year of admission only. Student
will not have any opportunity of submitting the Assignments in subsequent
years. In case a student fails to submit the assignments, he/she will be assessed
only for the theory marks of 80.
 The questions for assignment will be available in the University official
website.

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  The students of B.Lib.I.Sc shall submit their assignments to the Chairperson,
DoS in Library and Information Science, KSOU, Mysuru on or before as
will be indicated in the assignments circular.
 The student shall submit assignments in blue books only.
 The University has the right to reject the assignments received after due date.
The students are therefore, advised to submit them before the due date.
 The students should preserve the photocopies of all the assignments sent
along with proof of submission of such assignment.
 There is no provision for revaluation of Internal Assessment related
component.

ii. Term-end examination

The University will conduct term-end exam annually as per calendar of events. No
provision for supplementary examination.
Scheme of Examination per course / paper – B.Lib.Sc.
Marks Minimum
Internal Assessment 20 No
Term End Examination 80 28
Total 100 35
Course (Paper) exemption 35
Aggregate for pass 35%

Details of Examination Fee

B.Lib.I.Sc. Fee
Examination Fee 1600/-

Procedure for Payment of Fee

 Candidate shall remit the prescribed fee online. The instruction to pay the fees
online is available on the University website.
 University will not accept cheque/cash/DD under any circumstances.
 Filled in application can be submitted to respective Regional Centres/
headquarters along fees paid challan for admission.

9. Skill Development Training

The University is offering the Skill development training programmes to enhance the
skills for the students as per the directions of Government of India, University Grants
Commission and Karnataka State Skill Development Corporation. The Learners of UG
programmes shall choose any of the subjects indicated hereunder.
1. Basic Computer Networking
2. Computer Fundamentals
3. Multimedia
4. Web Designing
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 5. Desk Top Publishing
6. English for Communication and Soft Skills
7. DqÀ½vÀ PÀ£ÀßqÀ
The hands on experience will be provided at Headquarters/Regional Centres only.
Well experienced trainers will impart skill to the learners at all the levels. The learners are
informed to select the subjects carefully and indicate it in the application.
The course opted by the learner in the first year will be continued till they complete the
programme. There is no provision for changing the subject under any circumstances. Skill
development at each level has two credits. The university will not conduct examination on
such courses, however credits assigned will be considered. Participation in Skill
Development training is compulsory.
The hours of theory and practical are dependent upon duration of the course. The syllabi
may be downloaded from the University website. The training relating to skill will be
conducted immediately after the contact programme / counseling sessions. The schedule of
skill development training will be uploaded in the website at an appropriate time.
10. Tentative Academic Planner B.A / B.Com
The tentative academic planner for various programmes offered for the university is
given as below:
Table -1 : Tentative Annual Academic calendar for B.A / B.Com
Sl.
Academic Activities 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
No.
01 Admission September 01, 2020 September/ October September/ October
Notification and Issue 2021 2022
of Prospectus
02 Admission September 01, 2020 October/ November October/ November
to October 29, 2020 2021 2022
03 Distribution of SLM At the time of At the time of At the time of
admission admission admission
04 PCP/Counseling February/ March February/ March 2022 February/ March
2021 2023
05 Examination April/ May 2021 April/ May 2022 April/ May 2023
Notification
06 Submission of Details will be Details will be hosted Details will be
Assignments hosted in the in the Website hosted in the
Website Website
07 Examination August/ September August/ September August/ September
2021 2022 2023
08 Declaration of Results November 2021 November 2022 November 2023

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11. Tentative Academic Planner B.Lib.I.Sc
Table -1 : Tentative Annual Academic calendar for B.Lib.I.Sc.
Sl.
Academic Activities B.Lib.I.Sc.
No.
01 Admission Notification and Issue of Prospectus September 01, 2020
02 Admission September 01, 2020 to
October 29, 2020
03 Distribution of SLM At the time of admission
04 PCP/Counseling February/ March 2021
05 Examination Notification April/ May 2021
06 Submission of Assignments Details will be hosted in the
Website
07 Examination August/ September 2021
08 Declaration of Results November 2021

12. Student Support Services

The University has created learners friendly support services which enable them
to pursue students without any inconvenience. The students support service is
considered to be excellent in the headquarters while proper measures have been taken
up to provide such services at the Regional centre /Learners Support Centre.
Regional Centres and Learner’s Support Centres
The University is committed to cater to the academic requirements of the
students. The KSOU has established Regional Centres across state to facilitate
interactions between students and University on all aspects of academia.

KSOU functions in 3 tier system in student support services Viz.,

a. Headquarters
b. Regional Centres
c. Learner Support Centre (Study Centre).
The headquarters controls all the activities of Regional Centres and study centres.
The Regional Centres led by the Regional Directors, engage in admission process, issue
of study material, besides organizing the counseling / PCP and also continuous
assessment. The regional centres update all the information to the students from time to
time, as and when university initiates. (The list of Regional Centres - Appendix II)
Library at Headquarters, Mysuru:
The Karnataka State Open University Library caters to the need of the students,
research scholars, faculty members and non-teaching staff of the university since 1996. The
primary mission of the library is to support the educational and research programmes of the
university by maximizing access to information. In order to fulfill the objectives of the
University, the library aims to develop a comprehensive collection of documents useful for
the faculty and the research community. Since then there is consistent growth of the multi-
disciplinary resource collection of the library. At present the Library has in stock over

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1,04,169 of volumes on shelves covering a wide variety of subjects. Books on various
subjects are added by procuring as per the requirements of the staff and students. Realizing
the importance of the periodicals and their utility to the research scholars and the teachers,
the University is subscribing to periodicals. The Library is receiving over 100 periodicals in
print and online mode on various subjects. Apart from the conventional book resources; it
comprises a good number of reference books, encyclopaedia, reports, theses, dissertations,
audio visual materials, CD/DVDs, etc. Presently it has more than 100 National and
International Journals.
Membership Services:
 All the students of the University can become members of the library after getting their
Student Identity Card issued from the University authorities at the time of Admission.
 To get membership, they have to fill Membership Application and submit it along with 2
Passport Size Photos and 1 Stamp Size Photo, Total 3 Photos for Under Graduates and
Post Graduate students.
 Borrowers Tickets will be issued on payment of a Refundable Caution Deposit of Rs.
250/- for Under Graduates and Post Graduate students.
 Users can Borrow One Book per Card. The issued books can be retained for a period of
60 days, and after the due date, penalty of Rs.1/- per book per day will be levied.
 The students should return the books and borrowers card 30 days before the
commencement of the Annual Examinations. In case they fail to return the same, the
Admission ticket for the Examination will not be issued.
 As per University guidelines students have to produce their Identity Card and
compulsorily surrender their Borrowers Tickets to the Library Authorities for obtaining
No Due Certificate (NDC) of the Library.
Library Services:
 Well equipped and maintained library facilities are provided at the Headquarters,
Regional Centres and the Learner Support Centres.
 Reference and Referral Service, Current Awareness Service, Users‟ Orientation
Service, Bibliographic Service, News Paper Clipping Service, Photocopy Service,
etc. provided to the users.
 The Library has a well-equipped computer lab with internet facility to cater to the
needs of the users.
 The library functions from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on all working days.
 During contact programmes and university examinations, the Library will be kept
open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Government Holiday‟s library functions
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 The housekeeping operations and catalogue is computerized using NewGenLib
integrated library management software.
 Web based Online Public Access Catalogue is provided to the users.
 The Library website provides access to e-journals, e-Books, old question papers,
etc. and link to the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) of the Library
[http://ksoumysore.edu.in/library.html].
For any information regarding the library services please send your queries
and feedback to e-mail id: ksoulibrary@gmail.com and contact Telephone No.
0821-2500873 / 251995, Ext: 525/526.

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Health Centre:
The University has established a Health Centre to attend to the urgent and immediate
need of the students‟ whenever they stay in the campus. Only OPD facility is available and
regular doctor and other staff will be on duty.
Hostels:
The University has provided hostel facility both for men and women separately in
KSOU Mysuru campus.
Men’s Hostel:
KSOU Boys' Hostel is located in KSOU campus. It consists of 33 rooms. Each
room could accommodate 5 students. Thus, this facility will be available to 165
students at a time. The students who wish to avail this facility shall pay 70/- per day.
Womens' Hostel:
KSOU cottages, located in the University campus, reserved to the girls' students. Each
cottage can house 12 students. Totally University is having 09 cottages. Thus, 108 students
can stay in these cottages at a time. The student who is willing to avail this benefit, shall pay
Rs.70/- per day.

The University is extending this facility within its limits. The accommodation will
be provided depending on the availability by following the policy of 'First Come-First
Serve'. The students of the hostel/ cottages shall maintain decency and decorum in the
campus, no damage to the properties of the University shall be caused. Any violation
will attract disciplinary action and penalty. Those who do not get the accommodation
shall make their own arrangements. To avail Hostel/ cottage facility and payment of
tariff, contact the Office of the University Guest House during working hours. For
details contact-9880072854

 Well maintained cafeteria

 State Bank of India with its ATM facility
 Post Office
 Wifi Facility
 Well maintained play ground
 Pure drinking water facility

Special Concession for Women Students:

Women Candidates coming under the category of Below Poverty Line (BPL), seeking
admission to UG/PG will be given 25 percent concession in the Tuition Fee. The applicant
should submit the BPL card issued by the competent authority at the time of admission. Such
candidates are required to enclose a copy of the BPL Card containing the photo and the name
self-attested, along with the application and original documents.

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Mukta Sanjeevini Scholarship:
The Karnataka State Open University has established Mukta Sanjivini Scholarship
Fund to encourage poor students to pursue the studies. This scholarship is available to
students of economically weaker section of B.A/B.Com., Programs in KSOU.
Conditions:
 Annual income of students/ father/ mother/ guardian/ husband should not exceed
Rupees One Lakh.
 Income/Caste certificate issued by concerned Tahasildar shall be submitted.
 Scholarship is available to II & III B.A./B.Com, students who have successfully
completed their Previous Year examination with 50% marks in the first attempt.
 Students should be below the age of 30 years.
 Those who apply for this scholarship should not have applied for any
scholarship anywhere else.
 Students will be selected for scholarship based on their merit.
 Students should submit prescribed filled in application form along with relevant
documents to the Assistant Registrar (Admissions), Karnataka State Open
University, Mukthagangothri, Mysuru -570 006 within the stipulated time,

Competitive Examination Training Centre:

The KSOU competitive examination training Centre offers training and guidance
to various competitive examinations. The Competitive Examination Coaching Centre is
providing free coaching for aspirants of competitive exams. For details contact 821 -
2515944.
Placement cell
The university has a placement cell which provides placement assistance. Placement
fairs are conducted by the University to provide placement assistance to students. The cell
will have continuous liaison with different industry/companies. Arrangement will be made to
secure placement for meritorious candidates.

KSOU App
Karnatakla State Open University has developed an App which can be
downloaded from the Google Playstore. The App provides all the relavent
informations such as Courses, Admissions, Classes, and Examinations. Soft copy of
the Study material can also be downloaded from the App along with previous
question papers and assignments.

KSOU Connect
KSOU connect is a Web Based interactive platform developed by the
University. It is used to conduct Online classes, Counselling session and Special
lectures.Students will get a link which enables them to join the sessions.

Video Lectures
The Department of Studies and Research in Management has developed few
video lectures which would be uploaded in the YouTube Channel.

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KSOU Radio
KSOU has setup Radio station to provide radio programmes for the benefit
of the students. Audio tapes related to various programmes shall be broadcasted at
scheduled time.

CMKKY
KSOU is a training partner to Chief Ministers Koushalya Karnataka Yojane
(CMKKY). KSOU imparts training to all its Final year / Semester students who
have enrolled for various classes. For more details students can contact Dr. Sumati
Ramakrishna Gowda Director CMKKY.

13. Information about the Admission fee

1. BPL Women candidates get 25% concession in tuition fee only.
2. Eligibility Fee for Sri Lanka/Bangladesh/Indonesia/ Bhutan/ Nepali/ Tibetan
Candidates studied in Karnataka for minimum period of 5 Years is Rs 2000/- in
each year.
3. Eligibility fee for NRI/Foreign Students is Rs 15000/- each year.
4. Eligibility fee for candidates residing outside Karnataka is Rs 2000/-.

14. Information relating to examination

A. Examination Policies
 Annual Examination
The examination for B.A/B.Com Degree Programmes will be conducted by the University
at the end of each Academic Year. Supplementary examination for B.A/B.Com shall also
be held. There is no supplementary examination for B.Lib.I.Sc. and PG Programmes.
 Period for Completion of the Programme
The students shall complete the programme in a period of n+2 years.
 Procedure of Examination
Candidate shall register for all subjects (whole examination) when he/she appears for the
examination for the first time (during the year of admission).
 Examination Centres
Depending upon the number of students enrolled, the University will identify the
Examination Centres. In addition to these Examination Centres, the University conducts
examination in other Institutions which will also be notified in the examination circular. If
any changes are made regarding examination centres, the same will be updated in
the KSOU official Website: www.ksoumysuru.ac.in. Supplementary examinations will
have lesser number of examination centres depending on the strength of the students.
 Course Exemption
Course exemption is granted to all Under graduate and Postgraduate courses as per the
ordinance of the University.
 Declaration of Results for Undergraduate Programmes
The candidates should score minimum 28 Marks and aggregate of 35 percent in all courses at
the Term end examination. Those who score less than 35 per cent will be considered is as
having failed in the examination, therefore candidate have to reappear for the courses in the
examination.

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 Declaration of Results for Postgraduate Programmes
The candidates should score minimum 32 Marks and aggregate of 40 percent in all courses at
the Term end examination. Those who score less than 40 per cent will be considered is as
having failed in the examination, therefore candidate have to reappear for the courses in the
examination.
 Grace Policy
The grace marks permissible shall be 1% of total maximum marks of all the papers or
Component or group or for the whole examination of all under graduate courses.

 Grading System for B.A/ B.Com/ B.Lib.I.Sc

Aggregate % of Marks Qualitative Level Grade Class Label
Obtained Grade Awarded
75 % or more Excellent A Distinction
60-74% Very Good B I Class
50-59% Good C II Class
35-49% Satisfactory D Pass
Below 35% Fail E Fail
 Class will not be declared for Group I & II for B.A/B.Com Students only
 Class will be declared only for Group III for B.A/B.Com Students only

 Revaluation and Photocopy of Answer scripts

The students of B.A/B.Com/B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc/M.A/M.Com/M.Sc
have provision to apply for re-valuation and photocopy of answer scripts
within 14 days from the date of announcement of result in the University
Website (www.ksoumysuru.ac.in.). In this regard, application may be submitted to
the Registrar (Evaluation), Karnataka State Open University,
Mukthagangothri, Mysuru-6, through registered post.

 Eligibility to appear for Examination

To be eligible to appear for examination in any course, the students are
required to fulfill the following conditions;
a) They must have paid the all the fees prescribed by the University.
b) They should have pursued the concerned course program.
c) They should submit the examination form in time.
d) The admission to the course of candidate should have been approved by
the University.
 Examination Time-table
Schedule of Examination dates indicating the date and time of Examination
for each program will be sent to all the Regional Centres/Examination Centres
within 15 days before the commencement of Examination. The students can obtain
the detailed Time-Table from their nearest Regional Centre or Examination Centre.
They can also log on to www.ksoumysuru.ac.in. No individual intimation will be
sent to the students regarding Examination Time Table.

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 Rank Declaration Rules
1. Repeaters are not eligible for declaration of Rank.
2. Those who have passed with grace marks for any paper or improved class
(CIG) are not eligible for Ranks.
3. The University will declare rank - 10% of total candidates appeared, subject
to a maximum of 10 Ranks per programme.
B. Instructions to candidates relating to examination
 The students shall read carefully the instructions contained in the
Examination Notification.
 Students will appear for the examination at the Examination Centre
allocated to them and not at any other Centre without specific permission of
the Registrar (Evaluation).
 Examination Centre once opted shall not be changed. If students wish to
change, they have to obtain the prior permission of Registrar (Evaluation)
and they have to pay prescribed fee by submitting examination application
form.
 An n ou n c e men t of Resu l ts : Results will be announced in the
University website (www.ksoumysuru.ac.in.)
 Repeaters will have to obtain the examination application form from the
University website.
 Examination fee has to be paid online. Instruction for online fee payment is
available on the university website. Once the fee is paid, it will not be
refunded or adjusted for any examination even though a student is absent for
a particular examination.
 Students should obtain the admission ticket for the examination from the
Chief Superintendent of the examination Centre three days before the
commencement of the examination and also can be downloaded from
KSOU website, Admission ticket will not be sent to the candidates by
post.
 Candidate should apply to the Registrar (Evaluation), KSOU,
Mukthagangothri, Mysuru- 570 006, in the prescribed form for migration
certificate along will photo copy of all marks cards by paying the prescribed
fee.
 Provisional Pass Certificate will be issued by the Registrar (Evaluation) on
request and on payment of prescribed fee, after the declaration of results and
issue of final year marks card by the University.
 All circulars, examination notifications and such other correspondences
will be sent by ordinary post only. The candidate can also collect the above
from Regional Center or Learner Support Center or KSOU Headquarters.
The candidates are informed to visit University official website from time to
time and get the updated information.

 Marks cards will be dispatched to the student by Registered/Speed post. If

the Candidate does not receive the Marks card within a period of 50 days,
he/ she can download the result sheet from the website and then send it to
Registrar (Evaluation), KSOU, Mukthagangothri, Mysuru-06 for needful
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 action. In case of any discrepancy in the marks cards the candidate shall
submit for correction.
 In case the Internal Assessment marks of any programme is not reflected
in the result, despite of submission of the assignment, such students shall
contact the concerned coordinator along with the proof of submission
within 30 days of announcement of result.
 Students can write examination in Kannada or in English.

15. Convocation (Certificate / Degree Certificate) (Refer KSOU website for convocation
details)

The University will conduct convocation after results of the respective programmes.
Separate communication will also be sent to the students at an appropriate time.
16. Quality Initiatives
In an endeavor to step up the quality of services rendered by the university, Centre
for Internal Quality Assurance has been constituted as per the UGC order.

National Mission on Education through Information and Communication

Technology (NMEICT).
The National Mission on Education through Information and Communication
Technology (NMEICT) has been envisaged as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to leverage
the potential of ICT, in teaching and learning process for the benefit of all the learners in
Higher Education Institutions in any time anywhere mode. This was expected to be a major
intervention in enhancing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher Education by 5
percentage points during the XI Five Year Plan period.

The three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality
could be served well by providing connectivity to all colleges and universities, providing low
cost and affordable access-cum-computing devices to students and teachers and providing
high quality e-content free of cost to all learners in the country. NMEICT encompasses all
the three elements. The Mission has two major components:
1. Providing connectivity, along with provision for access devices, to institutions and
learners;
2. Content generation.

It seeks to bridge the digital divide, i.e. the gap in the skills to use computing devices
for the purpose of teaching and learning among urban and rural teachers/learners in Higher
Education domain and empower those, who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital
revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy. It plans
to focus on appropriate pedagogy for e-learning, providing facility of performing
experiments through virtual laboratories, on-line testing and certification, on-line availability
of teachers to guide and mentor learners, utilization of available Education Satellite
(EduSAT) and Direct to Home platforms, training and empowerment of teachers to
effectively use the new method of teaching learning etc.

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Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has adopted National Mission on Education
through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT) a flagship initiative of
Ministry of Human Resource Development aims to leverage the potential of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning process by high quality ,
personalized and interactive knowledge modules over the internet for all the learners EIs) in
anytime, anywhere mode. The Karnataka State Open University has created separate cell for
the NMEICT and Virtual Labs. Adopted ICT initiatives of are as follows:

1. SWAYAM: Massive Open Online Courses

2. SWAYAMPRABHA: View digital courses on TV
3. National Digital Library: e-content
4. e-PG Pathshala: Gateway for e-books upto PG
5. Shodhganga: A reservoir of Indian Theses
6. e-ShodhSindhu: e-journals
7. e-Yantra: Engineering for better tomorrow
8. FOSSEE: Free/Libre and Open Source Software for Education
9. Virtual Labs: Web-enabled experiments designed for remote – operation
10. University Enterprise Resource Planning (SAMARTH)
11. VIDWAN: Expert Database and National Research Network
12. IRINS: Indian Research Information Network System
13. Shodh Shudhhi (PDS): Plagiarism Detection Software

SWAYAMPRABHA:
SWAYAM Prabha is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resources Development
to provide 32 High Quality Educational Channels through DTH (Direct to Home) across the
length and breadth of the country on 24X7 basis. It has curriculum-based course content
covering diverse disciplines. This is primarily aimed at making quality learning resources
accessible to remote areas where internet availability is still a challenge. The DTH channels
are using the GSAT-15 satellite for programme telecasts. Karnataka State Open University
has provided Opportunity to access relevant channels in the Cauvery Auditorium for the
benefits of learners during their stay in the personal Contact Programme.

VIRTUAL LABS:
Virtual Labs will provide to the students the result of an experiment by one of the
following methods (or possibly a combination). Modelling the physical phenomenon by a set
of equations and carrying out simulations to yield the result of the particular experiment. This
can, at-the-best, provide an approximate version of the ‘real-world’ experiment. Providing
measured data for virtual lab experiments corresponding to the data previously obtained by
measurements on an actual system. Remotely triggering an experiment in an actual lab and
providing the student the result of the experiment through the computer interface. This would
entail carrying out the actual lab experiment remotely. Virtual Labs will be made more
effective and realistic by providing additional inputs to the students like accompanying audio
and video streaming of an actual lab experiment and equipment. For the ‘touch and feel’ part,
the students can possibly visit an actual laboratory for a short duration.

Karnataka State Open University has recognised Nodal Center for Virtual Labs under the
leadership of National Institute of Technology, Surathkal and established well equipped V
Labs Nodal Center at Science Bhavan which can cater the needs of KSOU learners of to
access the experiments developed by NITK.

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E CONTENT DEVELOPMENT:
The UGC e-Content scheme aims at developing high quality e-Content, as well as
expertise for generating such content over the long term. The scheme provides financial
assistance and technical support to teachers and other experts based in colleges and
universities for the development of e-Content. The e-Content development and the associated
web based learning described here do not seek to replace traditional teaching and learning,
but are expected to supplement them. The inclusion of e-Content in learning is now
inevitable, and the UGC initiative is designed to meet the new challenges, and to help India
take the lead in this newly emerging field. The Karnataka State Open University has
initiated development of e content proposal under the NMEICT .

Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA):

KSOU has established the Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA) as per UGC
Open & Distance Learning Regulations 2017 to maintain quality in the service provided to
the stakeholders and to assure quality standards are maintained in all its academic and
administrative activities. The committee for CIQA interacts with the stakeholders and
initiates various measures to promote quality of services at every stage i.e. from the
enrolment of students till they accomplish their goals in their academic pursuit.
Research and Development Cell
The Karnataka State Open University has established Research and Development
cell in the University to promote quality research and academic development. The cell is
actively engaged in enhancing the researches in the university. It provides academic
support to the faculty members research scholars and students of the university in writing
articles and publishing. Further it also encourages the departments to conduct workshops,
seminars and conferences.

17. Information and Guidance Cell

Relevant information on issues like programs offered by the University, admissions,
study materials, contact program, examinations, results, marks cards, certificates, hostel
facility etc. will be provided to the students who visit the University. 'Public Relation
Officers' will be present in the 'Information and Guidance Cell' situated near the main
entrance of the admission block. Students can contact them either in person or through phone
and obtain required information. The contact numbers are 98453-63573 and Admission
Block 94494-89749.

Guidance and Counselling:

The student career is a complex and sensitive. Students of the twenty first century are
facing new challenges and difficult situations. There is dire need to guide and counseling them in
different areas. It may be academic, skill development, career oriented, life skills. placement,
Higher Studies, and others. The University establish full-fledged guidance and Counseling Cell
to assist the students.

Bulk Message:
The University has created a platform to send quick information to the candidates
through bulk messages. The issue such as verification of documents, issue of ID Card,
Counseling / Contact Classes , Submission of assignments, Payment of examination fee,
examination etc., will be communicated by bulk messages.

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Interactive Platform:
The University is initiating action to utilize the advantage of information and
technology development to meet the learners’ needs.KSOU has developed a user-friendly
and easy to navigative website which is very informative and stuents can access all relevant
information from the regularly updated website. In addition, a student app KSOU Student
app is also developed which can be accessed through the cell phones, which provides all
necessary infroamtion to the students at the right time. A well designed online interactive
platform KSOU Connect is developed for the delivery of online classes and other meetings.
Virtual class rooms and laboratories have been created.

18. Other Programmes Offered by the University

B. Post-graduate Courses:
1 M.A – Kannada 2 Years Annual 70
2 M.A – English 2 Years Annual 70
3 M.A – Hindi 2 Years Annual 70
4 M.A – Urdu 2 Years Annual 70
5 M.A – Sanskrit 2 Years Annual 70
6 M.A – History 2 Years Annual 70
7 M.A – Economics 2 Years Annual 70
8 M.A - Political Science 2 Years Annual 70
9 M.A - Public Administration 2 Years Annual 70
10 M.A – Sociology 2 Years Annual 70
11 M.A - Journalism and Mass Communication 2 Years Annual 70
12 M.A - Ancient History & Archeology 2 Years Annual 70
13 M.Com 2 Years Annual 70
14 MBA 2 Years Semester 72
15 M.Sc. – Biochemistry 2 Years Semester 72
16 M.Sc. – Biotechnology 2 Years Semester 72
17 M.Sc. – Chemistry 2 Years Semester 72
18 M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Years Semester 72
19 M.Sc. – Computer Science 2 Years Semester 72
20 M.Sc. – Environmental Science 2 Years Semester 72
21 M.Sc. – Geography 2 Years Semester 72
22 M.Sc. – Mathematics 2 Years Semester 72
23 M.Sc. – Microbiology 2 Years Semester 72
24 M.Sc. – Physics 2 Years Semester 72
25 M.Sc. – Psychology 2 Years Semester 72
26 M.Sc. – Information Science 2 Years Semester 72
27 M.Lib.I.Sc 1 Year Annual 36
28 Ph.D in various subjects - - -
Post Graduate Diploma Courses
1 Post Graduate Diploma in English (PGDE) 1year Annual
2 Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource 1year Annual
Management (PGDHRM)
3 Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management 1year Annual
(PGDFM)
4 Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration 1year Annual
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 5 Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management 1year Annual
(PGDMM)
6 Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics 1year Annual
(PGDND)
7 Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass 1year Annual
Communication (PGDJMC)
8 Post Graduate Diploma in Kuvempu Sahithya (PGDKS) 1year Annual
9 Post Graduate Diploma in Business Law (PGDBL) 1year Annual
10 Post Graduate Diploma in Information Science (PGDIS) 1year Annual
11 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application 1 year Annual
(PGDCA)
12 Post Graduate Diploma in Ambetkar Studies (PGDAS) 1 year Annual
Diploma Courses
01 Diploma in Kannada (DIK) 1 year Annual
02 Diploma in Journalism (DIJ) 1 year Annual
03 Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE) 1 year Annual
04 Diploma in Information Science (DIS) 1 year Annual
05 Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) 1 year Annual
Certificate Courses
01 Certificate in Kannada (CK) 6 months Half yearly
02 Certificate in Panchayath Raj (CPR) 6 months Half yearly
03 Certificate in Nutrition and Food (CNF) 6 months Half yearly

19. Grievance Redressal Cell

In an endeavor to provide better and timely services to the students, the Karnataka State
Open University has established a Grievance Redressal Cell led by coordinators. The cell
addresses the problems face by the students, with regard to academic, student support services
and examinations. The students are advised to submit the grievance in writing or by telephonic
call to the committee. The Committee comprised of the following coordinators:
Sri. Mahesha D.M – (M) 9901249102 and Dr. A.Y. Vijay Kumar - (M) 9845363573
The coordinators concerned will examine the grievance under the provisions of the
university and resolve it within a timeframe.
The students can submit their grievances through the link provided in KSOU
website: www.ksoumysuru.ac.in

The grievances will be addressed online through UGC SG Portal by the Nodal Officer.
Dr. Harsha, T.S. Nodal Officer, Students Grievance and Redressal Cell,
KSOU, Mysuru. Mobile: 8197242133

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20. Other Information’s Change of Subject (B.A/B.Com)
Students, who wish to change language/optional subject after admission is over, such
candidates, shall pay Rs.1,000/- for each subject within one month from the date of
admission.
Change of Medium of Instruction
There is provision for changing the medium of instruction the student had opted at the
time of admission. The student should submit an application, addressed to The Assistant
Registrar (Admission) along with fees challan of Rs.1,000/- remitted to SBI within one
month, from the date of admission.
There is provision to obtain the study materials of their choice. Also there is a provision
to return the study materials in the same condition as they were received. If the study
materials returned are found unsuitable for distribution to other students, they will not be
accepted by the study materials section.

Change of Address
If the address given by the student at the time of admission is changed, he/she should
write a letter about the change of address to The Deputy Registrar (Admission), KSOU,
Mysuru. The student should confirm, from the concerned officer, whether the change of
address has been entered in the Admission Register or not. It is very important because the
study materials, information and application forms etc. sent to the student from time to time,
can reach the student only if the address given is correct.
Change of Name
Students are required to submit the following documents to The Deputy Registrar
(General) in order to change their names while pursuing their courses:
 Requisition letter for Change of Name.
 Photo Copy of the Judgment (Decree) from the court, containing the declaration
of change of name.
 Two stamp size recent photographs
 Fee paid details of SBI
 Attested Photo copy of the SSLC Marks Card / Cumulative Record.
 Attested Photo copy of the PUC Marks Card.
 Attested Photo copy of the Student I.D. Card.
 Attested photo copy of Admission fees details
 Advertised copy of News Paper.
The changed name will come into effect after University Notification.
Duplicate/ Renewal of Identity Card

If the Original Identity Card is lost, students are required to pay fee of Rs.300/-
through SBI. The following records have to be submitted in order to obtain duplicate Identity
Card:
a. Student should write a letter to the Deputy Registrar (Admission), KSOU,
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 b. A Photocopy of previous Identity card (if available), Attested copy of marks
card, photo and attested photo proof of Aadhaar Card, office copy of the fee paid
details should be enclosed.
c. The University will issue the Identity Card to the students admitted for first year
B.A / B.Com / B.Lib.Sc / M.Lib.Sc. / M.A / M.Com / M.Sc (Environment) Degree
Program. The students admitted to Second year/Final year of B.A/B.Com/
M.A/M.Com/M.Sc (Environment Science). Degree Program shall preserve the
Identity Card and fee paid details of admission and examination.
d. During the Examination students shall invariably produce the Identity Card along
with fee paid details of admission and examination to the invigilator. The
University shall not be held responsible if students are denied permission to write
the examination due to non-production of the above mentioned documents.

Letter Correspondence
The students may contact the concerned officer by phone /e-mail/ letter to get
necessary clarification and information during their study period. On such occasions students
should mention their name, address, enrollment number, subject of study, medium of
instruction and Phone/ Mobile No. without fail. This will help to solve the problems quickly.
It is mandatory on the part of students to reply to the letters sent by the University on matters
pertaining to admission, non-remittance of prescribed fee, study material, written
assignments, exam, exam results etc. If students do not respond to the University letters on
time in matters mentioned above, the problems cannot be solved quickly for which the
University will be not be held responsible. .

Issuing of Transfer Certificate

Transfer Certificate will not be issued to students directly. It will be sent to the
institutions where the students pursuing his/her further studies. However the students have to
obtain No Due Certificate from the University before applying for Transfer Certificate. It
will not be issued for any other purpose other than education purpose.
Student has to submit the prescribed application form and also pay the prescribed fee along
with the following documents to The Deputy Registrar(Admission), Karnataka State
Open University, Mukthagangothri, Mysuru-06.
1. Student must fill the prescribed Application format and submit it along with
prescribed fee paid challan of Rs 500/- and attested copies of S.S.L.C., and all the
relevant degree marks cards of concerned program B.A/ B.Com/ B.Lib.I.Sc/
M.Lib.I.Sc./ M.A/ M.Com/ M.Sc Degree Program Marks Cards and Identity
Card.
2. T.C. will not be issued if there are any changes in the Name, Roll No., Class
Declaration, Subjects etc., in the Marks Cards issued for the students by the
University unless proper clarification is sought.

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21. Digital Initiatives for Higher Education - UGC
a. SWAYAM
The University will launch a few programmes online as per the directives of UGC /
MHRD. For this purpose University has procured DD Free Dish and installed for accessing
SWAYAM Prabha Channels. These channels will be used by the teachers while teaching the
courses to have a blended learning process mainly to improve the quality of learning.
b. Digital Monitoring Cell
University has established “Digital Monitoring Cell” to review the current use of digital
resources and also periodical suggestions will be given to enhance their utilization further.
c. National Academic Depository Cell
National Academic Depository (NAD) is an online store house of academic awards
(degrees, diplomas, mark sheets etc.,) lodged by the boards/ academic institutions/ eligibility
assessment bodies in a digital format that has been launched on 9th July, 2017 by Hon‟ble
President of India. It is a 24x7 online mode for making available academic awards and helps
in validating its authenticity, safe storage and easy retrieval. University has established NAD
cell to carry out the activities in this regard. Students shall register to the NAD.
d. National Digital Library
The National Digital library of India (NDL) is a project under Ministry of Human
Resource Development, India. The objective is to integrate several national and international
digital libraries in one single web-portal. The NDL provides free access to many books in
English and the Indian languages. Hence, students are advised to join National Digital
Library at https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/ to access more than 80 lakh digital resources without any
cost.
e. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
The University Grants Commission, under the ambit of MHRD, has facilitated the Open
Universities to conduct short term programme online. The candidates may visit the website of
KSOU/ UGC to avail the benefits of such MOOCs

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 Annexure I
Recognition letter of UGC
https://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_notices.aspx
https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/9969719_UGC-RECOGNITION-FOR-ODL-
PROGRAMMES-2018-19-ONWARDS.pdf
see sl.no. 18 of the list

Annexure II
HEAD QUARTERS, REGIONAL CENTERS (RC) AND LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES (LSC) LIST 2020-21

Place Of Address Of the

RC The Head Quatrters LSC
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE LSC
Code Regional and Regional Code
Centre Centre
1. Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana P.G. Centre
K.R.S. Road, Metagalli, Mysore-570016,
(Only Science Programmes)
01-01 1
Dr.Jyothi Bala Chauhan
Ph: 0821-4009616 /2581226 M: 94483-82736
mahajanapg.org ckrenukarya@gmail.com
2. Central Prison
Near St. Philomina Church, Ashoka Main Road,
2 Mysuru-570001
01-02
Phone: 0821 249 2089, 0821-2492092, 9066828299
Sri.Krishnegowda
3. Basudeva Somani College.
01-03 Vishwamanava Double road, Kuvempunagar, Mysuru.
3
Phone: 9591688536.
basudev-somani@rediffmail.com
4. Samruddhi Vidya Samsthe.
Sunitha Mahila Mandali, Samruddhi Vidya Samsthe
KSOU Head Plot No 120, Belagola Industrial Area, Metagalli,
4
Quarters Mysore-570016.
01-04
KSOU Campus Phone : 9845116090
Mukthaganothri, samruddhividhyasamsthe2019@gmail.com
01 Mysuru 5. Sri Adichunchanagiri First Grade College
Mysuru-570006
PH No: 0821- 5 H.D. Kote, Mysore
01-05 sacfgchdkote@yahoo.com
2519948/2500981
6. T.T.L Trust(R)
Saraswathipuram Mysore-57008
01-06 6
M: 9611368056
ttldegree@gmail.com
7. Cauvery Corresponding College
S.S Education Trusy(S.S.B.E.T) S.S Degree College.
7 Mukambika High School, Harangi Road,
01-07 9886059466
ssccblore@yahoo.com
8. Vidyodaya Arts & Commerce First Grade College.
Vidyodaya Arts & Commerce First Grade College,. T.Narasipura
8 Mysore Dist-571124.
01-08
Phone No. 9620394986.
vidyodayatnp@gmail.com
9. D.BANUMAIAH'S COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND ARTS.
9 NEW SAYYAJI RAO ROAD, BESIDE MYSURU CITY
CORPORATION.
01-09
Ph No: 9980325646
malliksirigere@gmail.com

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 1.Lorra Business Academy
No. 3/3, Begur main road Hongasandra, Bommanahalli,
KSOU Regional 02-01 10 Bengaluru-68
Centre, Ph: 9964422909
Bengaluru info@loraa.com
Osteen College, 2. S.V.R College Of Commerce & Management Studies
Sree Gowri No, 28/4, Samasandre Palya HSR Layout Bengaluru-560 102
Bengaluru- 11
02 Chambers, No. 02-02 Ph: 9036590979
1
61,5th main road, svrinstitution@gmail.com
Chamarajpet,
Bengaluru-560018. 3. Krishna Degree College, Mantapa Village, Jigani Road
Ph No: Banglore-
94486-68880 02-03 12 560083.
Phone No: 988634088
shreekrishnadegreecollege@gmail.com
1. Manasa College Of Management.
Bengaluru-560002
No. 637/B Dr. Rajkumar Road 1st Block 2nd stage E-Block Rajajinagar,
13
03-01 Benagaluru-560010
Ph: 990004099
manasaccrediffmail.com
2. Siddaganga College of Management & Science
No. 33, Suraj Tower, Service Road,
Near Laggere Bus Stop,
03-02 14 Narasimha Swamy Layout, Laggere,
Bangalore – 560058
M : 7676850950
siddagangacollege@gmail.com
3. Acharya Patashala College Of Commerce
KSOU Womens
N.R Colony, Basavanagudi, Banglore-560019
Regional Centre 15
03-03 M : 9916910855
Govt. PU College
For Girls, 13th apscommercecollege@gmail.com
cross, 4th main, 4. Columbia College.
03 Bengaluru-
Maleshwaram, Jambusavari Dinne, Gottigere-Kengeri RD, Royal County, 1st Phase, J.P.
2 03-04 16 Nagar, Kothnur, Karnataka-560083.
Bengaluru-
560003 Phone No: 9845457012
Ph No: ccbjpn@gmail.com
98445-06629 5. A S C Silver Valley Degree College.
7th Cross, Sri Sri Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji road, Malleshwaram,
03-05 17 Bengaluru-560003
Phone No: 9845399921
ascsvdclg@gmail.com
6. Sri Kalpavruksha degree College.
No. 25, 2nd & 3rd Floor, Govindappa Enclave, Hesaraghatta main Rd,
03-06 18 Near Karnataka Bank, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560073
Phone No: 9448291813
kalpavrukshaeducation@gmail.com
7. Om Sai College.
Janapriya Complex, Magadi Main Road, Sunkadakatte, Bangalore-
03-07 19 560091.
Phone No: 9742274872
sagargowda.vds@gmail.com
K.S.O.U 1. Sheshadripuram First Grade College, Sheshadripuram First Grade
Regional College , CA Site No-26, Yelahanka New Town
Center 04-01 20 Banglore-560064
Banglore-3 Ph No: 9886564873
(Yalahanka) info@sfgc.ac.in
Adithya 2. B T M First Grade College.
Educational # 42, Hosapalya, Kudlugat, Hosur main road, Banglore-560068
Instutions No. 04-02 21
Phone No: 9731233330
12, Kogilu main admin@btmcollege.com
Road Behind 3. United Degree College.
Bengalur -
04 Annapurneswari 12,2nd stage Pillanna garden Nagawara Main Road, Banglore-560045
3 Temple 04-03 22
Phone No: 9986017219
Maruthinagar, unitedcollege.in@gmail.com
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 Yalahanka 4. Government First Grade College.
Banglore- Near NES Office Road, Sugappa Layout, Gandhinagar, Yalahanka
560064 04-04 23 Banglore
Ph No: Phone No: 9448688993/080-28565188
9880526439 gfgcyb@gmail.com
KSOU 1. Veerashaiva College
Regional Cantonment, Hosapete Road,
Center, Bellary-583 104
24
Bellary Behind 05-01 Siddaramu G. Mulagi Ph: 08392-242185 / 242183
Regional M: 99168-56125/9449510465
Science Center, veerashaivacollegebly@gmail.com
05 Near District 2. Sharabeshwar Degree College, Ballary.
Bellary
Stadium, Sharabeshwar Degree College, Guggarahatti-583101
Nellacheravu Phone No: 9449203324
pradesha, 05-02 ssvkmv@gmail.com
25
Bellary -583104
Ph No: 9035-
43912
C KSOU Regional
H
Centre,
A
M Chamarajanagar
A K.H.B. Colony,
R Ramasamudra
A Layout Near
J 06- -
Emmanual Cristian
06 A Public School,
N Chamarajanagar-
A
571313
G
A Ph No:
R 9632346618
C 1. Govt. Women’s First Grade College
NMC Circle, Mallanadur Road
H Chikamagalur – 577 101
26
I Ph: 08262-233871 M:94492-07991/9480139153
K KSOU regional 07-01 gwfgcckm@gmail.com
K Centre,
Chikkamagalur 2. Sri Jagadguru Chandrashekara
A Bharathi Memorial College,
Sai Mandira Road,
M 27 Sringeri Chikkamagalore District-577139
Madhuvana layout,
07 A Chikkamagalur- 07-02 Phone No: 9449345403
G 577102 srijcbmc.sringeri@gmail.com
A Ph No: 3. Government First Grade College.
L 8197818807 28 Birur, Kadur Taluk Chikkamagaluru Dist
U 07-03 Phone No: 08267255399
R Principalgfgcbirur4@gmailcom
U
1. Shri Devaraj URS First Grade College
Honnur Gollarahatti, NH4- By Pass Road Davanagere
29
Ph: 7892548419
D KSOU Regional 08-01 ssevs98hsd@gmail.com
A Centre, 2. Sri Shivalingeshwara Swamy Government First Grade College,
V Davanagere Channagiri - 577 213,
A J H Patel Layout, 30 Davanagere District
N Behind Shamanur, 08-02 M : 9449474321/9964178043
08
A Naganur Road, ssssgfgcc@gmail.com
G Davanagere- 3. Bhadra Institute of Management & Information
E 577004 Sciences Studies (BIMS)
R Ph No- No.41201, 10th Cross, Near Bhadra Bus Stop
9008540090 31 BIET College Road, Siddaveerappa Badavane,
E 08-03
Davanagere – 577004
081923 22449/9242255280
bhadraeducationtrust@gmail.com

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Admission fee Structure

Lab fee for Total Fee

Admission Skill and
Sl. Registration Tuition B.A
Course Name Processing Develop
No Fee Fee Psychology
Fee ment Fee
Students*
B.A and B.Com
1 I Year 400 400 3400 500 - 4,700/-
II Year - - 3400 500 - 3,900/-
III Year - - 3700 500 *800 5,000/-
B.Lib.I.Sc
2 1 Year 600 600 5400 500 - 7,100/-
(in Rs.)

Note :

1. Candidates seeking direct admission to II year B.A./B.Com from

other Universities shall pay Rs. 3000/- in addition to the above
prescribed fee.
2. Women Candidates under BPL will get 25% concession in tuition
fee in each year.
3. NRI / Foreign Candidates shall pay Rs.15000/- in addition to total
fee prescribed above.

* Students opted Psychology as one of the optional has to pay additional

Rs.800/- as Lab fee in addition to full fee. Rest of the students have to
pay Rs.4,200/- only.

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Details of General Fee

Sl. Amount
No. Description
(Rs.)
01 Change of Name 1,000/-
02 Duplicate set of printed Study Materials (each block) 50/-
03 Re-enrollment fees for BA/B.Com., after one year break 1,000/-
04 Re-enrollment fees for BA/B.Com., after two years break 2,000/-
05 Issue of No Due Certificate / Transfer Certificate 500/-
06 Issue of Study Certificate 500/-
07 Change of Study Centres 1,000/-
08 Change of Medium of Instruction 1,000/-
09 Duplicate Identity Card 300/-
10 Eligibility Fee for NRI / Foreign students 15,000/-
11 Direct Admission Fee for II year BA/B.Com., 3,000/-
12 Direct Admission Fee for III year BA/B.Com., 3,000/-
13 Study Certificate for NRI / Foreign Students / Bonafied Certificate 2,000/-

Note : NRI/Foreign students should submit student VISA or Provisional Student VISA
and Passport with registered letter from “Foreigners Registration Officer,
Office of the Police Commissioner”. All original letters with attested (by any
Gazetted Officer) copies to be submitted, after the documents verification and
finalized by the Equivalence Committee.

Examination related Other Fee

Sl. Amount
Description
No. (Rs.)
01 Change of Examination Centre 1,000/-
02 Revaluation per Paper / Course 1,000/-
03 Photo copy for each Paper / Course 1,000/-
04 Duplicate Marks Card (Additional Search Fee Rs.50/- per year) 600/-
05 Consolidated Marks Card (Additional Rs.50/- for delay per year) 600/-
06 Migration Certificate (Additional Rs.50/- Search Fee per year) 600/-
07 Provisional Pass Certificate 600/-
08 Convocation Fee (in-person – Medalists & Rank holders) 800/-

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10 Genuinety Certificate 600/-
11 Genuinety Certificate/Verification Certificate for 1 (Transcription) 4,000/-
12 Extra postal charges outside India 2,000/-
13 Correction of Marks Cards (per Marks Card) 200/-
14 Duplicate Degree Certificate (Search Fee Rs.50/- per year) 900/-
15 Rank Certificate Fee 600/-

Note:
 Examination related other fee shall be paid only through challan. Fee paid will not be
refunded or adjusted to the next examination under any circumstances. Students should
submit their filled-in application form along with fee paid details to “The Registrar
(Evaluation), KSOU, Mukthagangothri, Mysuru – 570 006”.
 After University’s convocation notification, candidates who have passed their degree
examination, students submit their prescribed application and fee paid through challan
to “The Registrar (Evaluation), KSOU, Mysuru”. For further information browse
University website.
 For obtaining Provisional Certificate, the candidate has to submit an application along
with fee paid challan and photo copy of marks cards to “The Registrar (Evaluation),
KSOU, Mysuru”.
 Migration Certificate: For obtaining Migration Certificate, the candidate has to furnish
No Due Certificate from the Admission Section and Library of KSOU.
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