Karnataka state Open University is UGC approved

My cousin tells me that the Karnataka state Open University is not approved by the UGC? So tell me Is the Karnataka state Open University UGC approved or not? Also tell me about its reorganization? Is the degree offered by the Karnataka state Open University is valid for government job?

I have heard a lot about Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) and planning to pursue higher studies from here. Will you tell is Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) UGC approved provide details along with list of other university recognition so I plan for admission here?

[pawan]

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) was established on 1st June 1996 with the assent of His Excellency Honorable Governor of Karnataka as a full fledged University in the academic year 1996.

Yes Karnataka State Open University Is UGC Approved:

The Karnataka State Open University 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 KSOU beyond 2012-13 as per the public notice 16 th June 2015 from UGC.

Admissions will not be made for any programmes until further notification.

All the MOUS entered between KSOU and Private educational institution for conducting various academic programmes have been terminated.

The University will not be held responsible in case, if the students taking admission despite of clear instructions not to join any course until further notification.

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).

Contact:

KSOU
Mukhtagangotri, Mysuru, Karnataka 570006
Phone: 0821 251 9952