Karnataka Open University is Good or Not

Can you tell me if KSOU or Karnataka State Open University is a good University in India to pursue any distance learning course?

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Karnataka State Open University is a distance learning university founded in 1996, located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. Its System is a respected higher-learning organization known for its distinctive strengths in providing superior and relevant distance learning programs to its learners. In pursuing this vision, the University System:

• Creates interactive, effective learning environments for all constituents

• Serves its constituents’ diverse personal and professional development needs.

• Expands access to affordable programs to underserved learners

Yes, KSOU or Karnataka State Open University is a good University in India to pursue any distance learning course.

Recognition

It has been recognized by the following well-known organization:

•Recognized by Distance Education Council (DEC), UGC, New Delhi till the academic year 2012-13.

•UGC has discontinued recognition to programmes offered by it beyond 2012-13 as per the public notice 16th June 2015 from UGC.

• 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).

• Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi, has accorded recognition to it for offering Programmes / Courses approved by the Statutory bodies of the University.

It is a recognized University of Distance Education Council under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) (Revised notification F. No. DEC/OU/Recog./2008).

• It is a regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi since 1999 (No. EV/11(80)/99/203935-4172)

• It is a permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, United Kingdom since 1999. Its member code is: ZKASOPENUINI.

• It is a permanent member of Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China since 1999.

• It has association with Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Vancouver, Canada since 2003. COL is an intergovernmental organization created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning / distance education knowledge, resources and technologies.

• Recognition Policy of DEC (Distance Education Council)


Contact Detail:
Karnataka State Open University
Mukhtagangotri, Mysore -570 006
Phone No : 0821- 2500873,
Phone No2: 0821- 2519952