KSOU Mysore Admission 2026

Karnataka State Open University
Mysore, Karnataka · KSOU Mysore · Estd. 1996
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 ODL admission is open at ksoumysuru.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Karnataka State Open University

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is a state Open and Distance Learning (ODL) university located at Mukthagangothri, Mysuru in Karnataka, established in 1996 by the KSOU Act, 1992 of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. KSOU is the only state Open University in Karnataka and serves open / distance / non-formal higher education across the state.

KSOU offers UG (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA), PG (MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, MCA), Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate and Ph.D programmes through ODL and online modes. Admission is open through merit-based registration on the KSOU portal; UGC-DEB approved for ODL.

2026-27 ODL admission is open at ksoumysuru.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹350 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Class 12 / Bachelor's merit (ODL)
Conducted by Karnataka State Open University

KSOU is a state Open University; admission is open through merit-based registration. UGC-DEB approved.

Other accepted exams

  • Class 12 merit
  • Bachelor's merit

Eligibility

UG (ODL): 10+2. PG (ODL): Bachelor's in the relevant discipline. Diploma / PG Diploma / Certificate: as per programme. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 ODL admission window opens TBA application KSOU Ongoing
Term-end examination cycle TBA exam KSOU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the KSOU notification
    Visit ksoumysuru.ac.in.
  2. 2
    Register and apply online
    Register on the KSOU portal.
  3. 3
    Document verification
    KSOU verifies marksheets and category certificates.
  4. 4
    Confirm enrolment
    Pay the first-semester fee and access ODL study material / LMS.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

KSOU merit awards, Karnataka State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through ePASS / NSP.

Reservations

Karnataka state reservation: SC 17.15%, ST 6.95%, Cat 1 4%, Cat 2A 15%, Cat 2B 4%, Cat 3A 4%, Cat 3B 5%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Karnataka State Open University?
Karnataka State Open University admits students primarily through Class 12 / Bachelor's merit (ODL). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Karnataka State Open University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹350 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Karnataka State Open University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Karnataka State Open University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Karnataka State Open University accept Class 12 / Bachelor's merit (ODL) scores?
Class 12 / Bachelor's merit (ODL) is the primary basis for admission at Karnataka State Open University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.