Odisha State Open University
Odisha State Open University is a government institution in Sambalpur, Odisha, established in 2015. Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Key facts
- Location
- Sambalpur, Odisha
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 2015
- Main entrance
- No entrance test for most courses
- AISHE code
- U-0932
- 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
- Before you apply
- UGC-DEB recognition for the programme and its mode (distance or online).
- Official website
- osou.ac.in
Questions about Odisha State Open University
How do I get admission to Odisha State Open University?
Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Does Odisha State Open University have an entrance exam?
Odisha State Open University 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 Odisha State Open University a government or private institution?
Odisha State Open University is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Odisha State Open University?
Odisha State Open University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, India.
When was Odisha State Open University established?
Odisha State Open University was established in 2015.
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 Spotted something out of date?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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