OSOU Admission 2026

Odisha State Open University

Sambalpur, Odisha · OSOU · Estd. 2015

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

OSOU July 2026 cycle registration to open June 2026 at osou.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Odisha State Open University

Odisha State Open University (OSOU), established in 2015 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature, is the state open university of Odisha. Located at G.M. (Gangadhar Meher) University Campus, Sambalpur, OSOU provides Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online education to working professionals, dropouts and lifelong learners across Odisha. Recognised by UGC-DEB (Distance Education Bureau).

OSOU offers UG (BA, BCom, BBA, BCA, BSc), PG (MA, MCom, MSc, MBA, MCA, MSW, MLib), MPhil, PhD, Certificate and Diploma programmes through ODL and online modes. The university has regional centres across the 30 districts of Odisha with 500+ study centres. UGC-DEB recognised for ODL and online programmes. Special programmes for tribal and women learners.

Admissions are rolling — two intakes annually (January and July cycles). UG admissions on Plus Two pass basis; PG on bachelor degree basis. No entrance for most programmes; merit-based with relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD.

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Application fee: ₹200 (General) / ₹100 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit)

Conducted by Odisha State Open University

No entrance examination — admissions on rolling basis with two cycles (January and July). UG on Plus Two merit; PG on bachelor degree. ODL + online mode. UGC-DEB recognised.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor degree 40% (35% SC/ST) in relevant stream.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
OSOU January 2026 Cycle (closed)	31 Jan 2026	—	osou.ac.in	Closed
OSOU July 2026 Cycle Registration	01 Jun 2026	—	osou.ac.in	Upcoming
OSOU July 2026 Last Date	15 Aug 2026	—	osou.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

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.

Odisha state Prerna Yojana for ODL learners, OSOU SC/ST/PwBD fee concessions, Central Sector Scholarship via NSP, women-focused scholarships.

Reservations

Odisha state policy with relaxations for ODL; fee waivers for SC/ST/BPL; women-focused programmes.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Odisha State Open University?

Odisha State Open University admits students primarily through Plus Two / UG marks (Merit). 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 Odisha State Open University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Odisha State Open University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Odisha 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 Odisha State Open University accept Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) scores?

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) is the primary basis for admission at Odisha State Open University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.