Karnataka state open university courses list

[Govinda]

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.

 

[briannagodess]

Hello, @Govinda, welcome to the forum!

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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

Course	Duration	Eligibility	Total Course Fee
Bachelor of Arts (General)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Hindi)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (English)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Sanskrit)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (History)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Economics)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Education)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Urdu)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Geography)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Bengali)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Punjabi)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts General with Computer Application	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Physical Education)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Music and Dance)	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Arts (Honours With Electives)	6 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 30,000
Bachelor of Arts (Additional)	1 Year	Graduation	Rs. 7,700
Bachelor of Commerce	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Library and Information Science	1 Year	Graduation	Rs. 7,700
Bachelor of Social Work	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 17,500
Bachelor of Fine Arts	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 27,000
Bachelor of Science in Medical Lab Technology	3 Years	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 33,000
Bachelor in Business Administration	6 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 60,000
Bachelor of Computer Application	6 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 48,000
Bachelor of Science (IT)	6 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 48,000
Bachelor of Science (IT LE)	4 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent (With 3 Years Diploma After 10th or 1 Year Diploma After 12th)	Rs. 32,000
Bachelor of Science (CS)	6 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 36,000
Bachelor of Science (CS LE)	4 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent (With 3 Years Diploma After 10th or 1 Year Diploma After 12th)	Rs. 24,000
Bachelor of Science (Fashion Design)	6 Semesters	12/Equivalent	Rs. 36,000
Bachelor of Science (Interior Design)	6 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 36,000
Bachelor of Science (PCM)	6 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCM)	Rs. 18,000
Bachelor of Science (PCB)	6 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCB)	Rs. 18,000
Bachelor of Science (Botany)	4 Semesters	BSC in Relevant Subject	Rs. 14,000
Bachelor of Science (Animation and Multimedia)	6 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 36,000
Bachelor of Technology (Chemical)	8 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCM)	Rs. 100,000
Bachelor of Technology (Civil)	8 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCM)	Rs. 100,000
Bachelor of Technology (Electrical)	8 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCM)	Rs. 100,000
Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science)	8 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCM)	Rs. 100,000
Bachelor of Technology (Electronics & Telecommunication)	8 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCM)	Rs. 100,000
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering)	8 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCM)	Rs. 100,000
Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautics Engineering)	8 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCM)	Rs. 100,000
Bachelor of Technology (IT Engineering)	8 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCM)	Rs. 100,000
Bachelor of Technology (Automobile Engineering)	8 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCM)	Rs. 100,000
Bachelor of Technology (Power Engineering)	8 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 100,000

The Post Graduate Programmes

Course	Duration	Eligibility	Total Course Fee
Master of Commerce	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Kannada)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (History)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Economics)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Political Science)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Sociology)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (English)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Mass Communication and Journalism)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Hindi)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Public Administration)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Sanskrit)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Philosophy)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Economics)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Education)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Psychology)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Punjabi)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Arts (Bengali)	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 13,800
Master of Business Administration	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 15,000
Master of Business Administration (Marketing)	4 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 40,000
Master of Business Administration (Finance)	4 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 40,000
Master of Business Administration (IB)	4 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 40,000
Master of Business Administration (Operation Management)	4 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 40,000
Master of Business Administration (Logistic and Supply Chain Management)	4 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 40,000
Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)	4 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 40,000
Master of Business Administration (Hospital Management)	4 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 40,000
Executive MBA	2 Semesters	Graduation (With 3 Years Work Experience)	Rs. 20,000
Master of Business Administration (Retail Management)	4 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 40,000
Master of Business Administration (Project Management)	4 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 40,000
Master of Management Administration	4 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 40,000
Master of Commerce	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 10,000
Master of Fine Arts	2 Years	Graduation	Rs. 20,000
Master of Library and Information Science	1 Year	BLIS	Rs. 8,600
Master of Computer Application	6 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 48,000
Master of Science (IT)	4 Semesters	Graduation with Math in 12th or Work Experience in IT/Computer Application	Rs. 40,000
Master of Science (CS)	4 Semesters	Graduation with Math in 12th or Work Experience in IT/Computer Application	Rs. 40,000
Master of Science (Mathematics)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Fashion Design)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Chemistry)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Physics)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Zoology)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Environmental Science)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Food and Nutrition)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Statistics)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Microbiology)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Geography)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Animation and Multimedia)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Science (Botany)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Science in Relevant Subject	Rs. 41,000
Master of Technology (Computer Science)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 60,000
Master of Technology (Telecom)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 60,000
Master of Technology (MTEC)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 60,000
Master of Technology (Mechanical)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 60,000
Master of Technology (Civil)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 60,000
Master of Technology (Electrical)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 60,000
Master of Technology (Mathematics)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 60,000
Master of Technology (Physics)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 60,000
Master of Technology (IT)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 36,000
Master of Technology (Textile)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 60,000
Master of Technology (Power Engineering)	4 Semesters	Bachelor of Technology in Relevant Subject	Rs. 60,000
PG Diploma in Computer Application	2 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 15,000
PG Diploma in Marketing Management	2 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 15,000
PG Diploma in Financial Management	2 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 15,000
PG Diploma in Human Resource Management	2 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 15,000
PG Diploma in Operations Management	2 Semesters	Graduation	Rs. 15,000
LLM	4 Semesters	LLB	Rs. 32,000
Master of Law (IP and Technology Law)	4 Semesters	Graduate	Rs. 40,200
Master of Law (Constitutional Law)	4 Semesters	Graduate	Rs. 40,200
Master of Law (Business Law)	4 Semesters	Graduate	Rs. 40,200

The Diploma Programmes

Diploma Course	Duration	Eligibility	Total Course Fee
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	6 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 60,000
Diploma in Automobile Engineering	6 Semesters	10 + 2/Equivalent	Rs. 60,000
Diploma in Civil Engineering	6 Semesters	10th + Maths	Rs. 60,000
Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering	6 Semesters	10th + Maths	Rs. 60,000
Diploma in Computer Science	6 Semesters	10th + Maths	Rs. 60,000
Diploma in Electrical Engineering	6 Semesters	10th + Maths	Rs. 60,000
Diploma in Production Engineering	6 Semesters	10	Rs. 60,000
Diploma in Computer Application	2 Semesters	10 + 2	Rs. 10,000
Diploma in Chemical Engineering	6 Semesters	10	Rs. 60,000
Diploma in Medical Lab Technology	4 Semesters	10 + 2 (PCB)	Rs. 13,000
Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy	4 Semesters	10	Rs. 16,000
Diploma in Veterinary and Live Stock	4 Semesters	10	Rs. 16,000
Diploma in Hardware and Networking	2 Semesters	10 + 2	Rs. 10,000
Diploma in Fire Safety Management	2 Semesters	10 + 2	Rs. 12,000
Diploma in Animation	6 Semesters	10 (With Math)	Rs. 36,000
Diploma in Fire Safety (Advance)	4 Semesters	10 + 2	Rs. 26,000
Diploma in Fashion Design (Advance)	4 Semesters	12	Rs. 24,000
Diploma in Journalism	2 Semesters	10 + 2	Rs. 6,400
Diploma in IT	2 Semesters	10 + 2	Rs. 6,400

The Certificate Programmes

Certificate Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Total Programme Fee
Certificate in Web Designing	1 Semester	10	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Finance and Accounts	1 Semester	10	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in English	1 Semester	10	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Hardware and Networking	1 Semester	10	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Hardware	1 Semester	10	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Domestic Date Entry Operator	1 Semester	10	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Domestic IT Help Desk Attendant	1 Semester	10	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Footwear Cutter	1 Semester	10	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Customer Care Executive (Call Centre)	1 Semester	10	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Computer Application	1 Semester	10	Rs. 4,000
Certificate in Software Testing	1 Semester	12	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Cloud Computing	1 Semester	12	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Animation and Multimedia	1 Semester	12	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Computer Accounting	1 Semester	12	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Retail Management	1 Semester	12	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Travel and Tourism	1 Semester	12	Rs. 5,000
Certificate in Mineral Technology	1 Semester	12	Rs. 5,000

Conclusion

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!