Uttarakhand Open University
Uttarakhand Open University is a government institution in Nainital, Uttarakhand, established in 2005. Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Key facts
- Location
- Nainital, Uttarakhand
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 2005
- Main entrance
- No entrance test for most courses
- AISHE code
- U-0623
- 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
- Rural
- Before you apply
- UGC-DEB recognition for the programme and its mode (distance or online).
- Official website
- uou.ac.in
Questions about Uttarakhand Open University
How do I get admission to Uttarakhand Open University?
Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Does Uttarakhand Open University have an entrance exam?
Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand Open University a government or private institution?
Uttarakhand Open University is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Uttarakhand Open University?
Uttarakhand Open University is in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.
When was Uttarakhand Open University established?
Uttarakhand Open University was established in 2005.
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 Spotted something out of date?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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