Karnataka State Open University

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)

RAVI KUMAR A.S   

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) was established on 1st June 1996 with the assent of
H.E. Governor of Karnataka as a full fledged University in the academic year 1996 vide
Government notification No/EDI/UOV/dated 12th February 1996 (Karnataka State Open
University Act - 1992). The act was promulgated with the object to incorporate an Open
University at the State level for the introduction and promotion of Open University and Distance
Education systems in the education pattern of the State and the country for the Co-ordination and
determination of standard of such systems. Keeping in view the educational needs of our
country, in general, and state in particular the policies and programmes have been geared to cater
to the needy.
Karnataka State Open University is a recognised University of Distance Education Council
(DEC), New Delhi, regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi,
permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, UK, Asian
Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China, and also has association with
Commonwealth of Learning (COL).
Karnataka State Open University is situated at the North-Western end of the Manasagangotri
campus, Mysore. The campus, which is about 5 kms, from the city centre, has a serene
atmosphere ideally suited for academic pursuits. The University houses at present the
Administrative Office, Academic Block, Lecture Halls, a well-equipped Library, Guest House
Cottages, a Moderate Canteen, Girls Hostel and a few cottages providing limited accommodation
to students coming to Mysore for attending the Contact Programmes or Term-end examinations.