I am interested in studying at the Karnataka State Open University and would like to get an insight of the courses they have available there. I would be very grateful if someone could please provide me with the Karnataka state open university courses list. Sorry that this is off-topic from travel.
Hello, @Govinda, welcome to the forum! (All Images from Karnataka State Open University) Overview The Karnataka State Open University was established in the year 1996 to cater to the needs of the underprivileged and working individuals of the city of Mysore. Fast forward to today, it has become one of the best open universities in the country. It has earned awards for the innovation and reliability it offers to students. With the Karnataka State Open University, students from all over the country can get their much coveted degree even at the comfort of their own home, because the programmes are available online. With its very affordable rates and flexible schedules, working students, housewives and other professionals can avail of their dream course program easily. For those interested in studying in the Karnataka State Open University, this guide would highlight the courses that it offers. Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Courses List The Undergraduate Programmes CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Course FeeBachelor of Arts (General)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Hindi)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (English)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Sanskrit)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (History)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Economics)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Education)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Urdu)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Geography)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Bengali)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Punjabi)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts General with Computer Application3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Physical Education)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Music and Dance)3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Arts (Honours With Electives)6 Semesters10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 30,000Bachelor of Arts (Additional)1 YearGraduationRs. 7,700Bachelor of Commerce3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Library and Information Science1 YearGraduationRs. 7,700Bachelor of Social Work3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 17,500Bachelor of Fine Arts3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 27,000Bachelor of Science in Medical Lab Technology3 Years10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 33,000Bachelor in Business Administration6 Semesters10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 60,000Bachelor of Computer Application6 Semesters10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 48,000Bachelor of Science (IT)6 Semesters10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 48,000Bachelor of Science (IT LE)4 Semesters10 + 2/Equivalent (With 3 Years Diploma After 10th or 1 Year Diploma After 12th)Rs. 32,000Bachelor of Science (CS)6 Semesters10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 36,000Bachelor of Science (CS LE)4 Semesters10 + 2/Equivalent (With 3 Years Diploma After 10th or 1 Year Diploma After 12th)Rs. 24,000Bachelor of Science (Fashion Design)6 Semesters12/EquivalentRs. 36,000Bachelor of Science (Interior Design)6 Semesters10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 36,000Bachelor of Science (PCM)6 Semesters10 + 2 (PCM)Rs. 18,000Bachelor of Science (PCB)6 Semesters10 + 2 (PCB)Rs. 18,000Bachelor of Science (Botany)4 SemestersBSC in Relevant SubjectRs. 14,000Bachelor of Science (Animation and Multimedia)6 Semesters10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 36,000Bachelor of Technology (Chemical)8 Semesters10 + 2 (PCM)Rs. 100,000Bachelor of Technology (Civil)8 Semesters10 + 2 (PCM)Rs. 100,000Bachelor of Technology (Electrical)8 Semesters10 + 2 (PCM)Rs. 100,000Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science)8 Semesters10 + 2 (PCM)Rs. 100,000Bachelor of Technology (Electronics & Telecommunication)8 Semesters10 + 2 (PCM)Rs. 100,000Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering)8 Semesters10 + 2 (PCM)Rs. 100,000Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautics Engineering)8 Semesters10 + 2 (PCM)Rs. 100,000Bachelor of Technology (IT Engineering)8 Semesters10 + 2 (PCM)Rs. 100,000Bachelor of Technology (Automobile Engineering)8 Semesters10 + 2 (PCM)Rs. 100,000Bachelor of Technology (Power Engineering)8 Semesters10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 100,000The Post Graduate Programmes CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Course FeeMaster of Commerce2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Kannada)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (History)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Economics)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Political Science)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Sociology)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (English)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Mass Communication and Journalism)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Hindi)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Public Administration)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Sanskrit)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Philosophy)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Economics)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Education)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Psychology)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Punjabi)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Arts (Bengali)2 YearsGraduationRs. 13,800Master of Business Administration2 YearsGraduationRs. 15,000Master of Business Administration (Marketing)4 SemestersGraduationRs. 40,000Master of Business Administration (Finance)4 SemestersGraduationRs. 40,000Master of Business Administration (IB)4 SemestersGraduationRs. 40,000Master of Business Administration (Operation Management)4 SemestersGraduationRs. 40,000Master of Business Administration (Logistic and Supply Chain Management)4 SemestersGraduationRs. 40,000Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)4 SemestersGraduationRs. 40,000Master of Business Administration (Hospital Management)4 SemestersGraduationRs. 40,000Executive MBA2 SemestersGraduation (With 3 Years Work Experience)Rs. 20,000Master of Business Administration (Retail Management)4 SemestersGraduationRs. 40,000Master of Business Administration (Project Management)4 SemestersGraduationRs. 40,000Master of Management Administration4 SemestersGraduationRs. 40,000Master of Commerce2 YearsGraduationRs. 10,000Master of Fine Arts2 YearsGraduationRs. 20,000Master of Library and Information Science1 YearBLISRs. 8,600Master of Computer Application6 SemestersGraduationRs. 48,000Master of Science (IT)4 SemestersGraduation with Math in 12th or Work Experience in IT/Computer ApplicationRs. 40,000Master of Science (CS)4 SemestersGraduation with Math in 12th or Work Experience in IT/Computer ApplicationRs. 40,000Master of Science (Mathematics)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Fashion Design)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Chemistry)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Physics)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Zoology)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Environmental Science)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Food and Nutrition)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Statistics)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Microbiology)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Geography)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Animation and Multimedia)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Science (Botany)4 SemestersBachelor of Science in Relevant SubjectRs. 41,000Master of Technology (Computer Science)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 60,000Master of Technology (Telecom)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 60,000Master of Technology (MTEC)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 60,000Master of Technology (Mechanical)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 60,000Master of Technology (Civil)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 60,000Master of Technology (Electrical)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 60,000Master of Technology (Mathematics)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 60,000Master of Technology (Physics)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 60,000Master of Technology (IT)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 36,000Master of Technology (Textile)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 60,000Master of Technology (Power Engineering)4 SemestersBachelor of Technology in Relevant SubjectRs. 60,000PG Diploma in Computer Application2 SemestersGraduationRs. 15,000PG Diploma in Marketing Management2 SemestersGraduationRs. 15,000PG Diploma in Financial Management2 SemestersGraduationRs. 15,000PG Diploma in Human Resource Management2 SemestersGraduationRs. 15,000PG Diploma in Operations Management2 SemestersGraduationRs. 15,000LLM4 SemestersLLBRs. 32,000Master of Law (IP and Technology Law)4 SemestersGraduateRs. 40,200Master of Law (Constitutional Law)4 SemestersGraduateRs. 40,200Master of Law (Business Law)4 SemestersGraduateRs. 40,200The Diploma Programmes Diploma CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Course FeeDiploma in Mechanical Engineering6 Semesters10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 60,000Diploma in Automobile Engineering6 Semesters10 + 2/EquivalentRs. 60,000Diploma in Civil Engineering6 Semesters10th + MathsRs. 60,000Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering6 Semesters10th + MathsRs. 60,000Diploma in Computer Science6 Semesters10th + MathsRs. 60,000Diploma in Electrical Engineering6 Semesters10th + MathsRs. 60,000Diploma in Production Engineering6 Semesters10Rs. 60,000Diploma in Computer Application2 Semesters10 + 2Rs. 10,000Diploma in Chemical Engineering6 Semesters10Rs. 60,000Diploma in Medical Lab Technology4 Semesters10 + 2 (PCB)Rs. 13,000Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy4 Semesters10Rs. 16,000Diploma in Veterinary and Live Stock4 Semesters10Rs. 16,000Diploma in Hardware and Networking2 Semesters10 + 2Rs. 10,000Diploma in Fire Safety Management2 Semesters10 + 2Rs. 12,000Diploma in Animation6 Semesters10 (With Math)Rs. 36,000Diploma in Fire Safety (Advance)4 Semesters10 + 2Rs. 26,000Diploma in Fashion Design (Advance)4 Semesters12Rs. 24,000Diploma in Journalism2 Semesters10 + 2Rs. 6,400Diploma in IT2 Semesters10 + 2Rs. 6,400The Certificate Programmes Certificate ProgrammeDurationEligibilityTotal Programme FeeCertificate in Web Designing1 Semester10Rs. 5,000Certificate in Finance and Accounts1 Semester10Rs. 5,000Certificate in English1 Semester10Rs. 5,000Certificate in Hardware and Networking1 Semester10Rs. 5,000Certificate in Hardware1 Semester10Rs. 5,000Certificate in Domestic Date Entry Operator1 Semester10Rs. 5,000Certificate in Domestic IT Help Desk Attendant1 Semester10Rs. 5,000Certificate in Footwear Cutter1 Semester10Rs. 5,000Certificate in Customer Care Executive (Call Centre)1 Semester10Rs. 5,000Certificate in Computer Application1 Semester10Rs. 4,000Certificate in Software Testing1 Semester12Rs. 5,000Certificate in Cloud Computing1 Semester12Rs. 5,000Certificate in Animation and Multimedia1 Semester12Rs. 5,000Certificate in Computer Accounting1 Semester12Rs. 5,000Certificate in Retail Management1 Semester12Rs. 5,000Certificate in Travel and Tourism1 Semester12Rs. 5,000Certificate in Mineral Technology1 Semester12Rs. 5,000Conclusion These are all of the courses that the Karnataka State Open University offers for prospective students. Also included are the post graduate programmes that graduate students can enrol in. There are also diploma programmes for under graduates as well as diploma programs for post graduates. And finally, short courses in the means of certificate programmes are also included. I hope this helps you!