Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
Karnataka State Open University, Mysore is a government institution in Mysuru, Karnataka, established in 1996. Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Key facts
- Location
- Mysuru, Karnataka
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1996
- Main entrance
- No entrance test for most courses
- AISHE code
- U-0228
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- An open university: distance and online programmes need UGC-DEB recognition; programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Open University
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- UGC-DEB recognition for the programme and its mode (distance or online). Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- ksoumysuru.ac.in
Questions about Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
How do I get admission to Karnataka State Open University, Mysore?
Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Does Karnataka State Open University, Mysore have an entrance exam?
Karnataka State Open University, Mysore admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Is Karnataka State Open University, Mysore a government or private institution?
Karnataka State Open University, Mysore is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Karnataka State Open University, Mysore?
Karnataka State Open University, Mysore is in Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
When was Karnataka State Open University, Mysore established?
Karnataka State Open University, Mysore was established in 1996.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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