Ans. Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) was established by an Act of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in 2005 (Act No. 23 of 2005)

Ans. Yes, admissions to the B.Ed program at Uttarakhand Open University are solely determined by the entrance exam scores. The university selects qualified applicants for B.Ed. Courses through an admission exam. Objective-style questions about general knowledge and teaching aptitude are part of the entrance exam. The shortlisted candidates are assigned seats based on their rank and scores in the counseling procedure after the entry qualifiers are called for the final round.

Ans. The University Grants Commission has recognized and authorized every course offered remotely at Uttrakhand Open University Distance Education. Moreover, UOU is also recognized and approved by the DEB (Distance Education Bureau) and is a member of AIU (Association of Indian Universities). Therefore, making its degrees valid and acceptable all around the nation.

Ans. The passing mark for Uttarakhand Open University is 35% out of 100 in each course. 

Ans. UOU offers a variety of courses at different levels, such as certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The courses cover various disciplines, such as Arts, Commerce, Science, Education, Law, Management, Tourism, Agriculture, Health, Engineering, and Computer Science.

Ans. Students need to follow the following steps to register for Uttarakhand Open University

Step 1: Read the instructions carefully.
Step 2: Choose the program, and study center and fill in the details.
Step 3: Make payment online (via Netbanking/ Debit/credit card) or By Challan.
Step 4: Take a printout of the form.
Step 5: Submit it to the study center along with testimonials.

Ans. Uttarakhand Open University has 8 regional study centers across Uttarakhand. These regional study centers are established at:

• Dehradun
• Roorkee
• Pauri 
• Uttarkashi
• Haldwani 
• Bageshwar 
• Pithoragarh
• Ranikhet 

The contact details of all the regional study centers can be found on the official website of Uttarakhand Open University. Once a student clicks on the Study Centre drop-down menu, click on the desired center. The contact information will be displayed. 

Ans. Students can contact the faculty and staff of UOU through various modes, such as phone, email, chat, and video conferencing. Faculty and staff's contact details can be found on the university's website’s Contact Us page. 

Ans. Students can check the results of UOU examinations online through the university's website @www.uou.ac.in/results. Students must enter their enrollment number and select the course and semester to view their results.

Ans. Uttarakhand Open University is a public university in Uttarakhand. B.A. admission is available in various specializations, the most popular of which are General, Geography, Mathematics, and Yoga Sciences. B.Sc. is also available in two specializations, one in general and one in an optional subject of choice. Furthermore, the University provides a B.Ed in three specializations: general and special education (learning disability). 

Ans. Yes, the study centre can be changed in case the present one ceases to function on its own or is closed down by University (free of cost). In case the candidate wishes to change the Study Centre due to job transfer, he can do so by producing Challan of Rs.500/- along with the admission form and application of transfer. Also, if a female gets married and wishes to change her study centre, she can do so by submitting her marriage certificate along with the application form for change of centre, admission form and fees of Rs.500/-.

Ans. If a candidate wishes to change his study centre, the fees is Rs. 500/-

If the candidate wishes to change his programme, the fees is Rs. 1500/-

If the candidate wishes to change his subject, he must pay a fee of Rs. 300/-

Ans. The candidate can change his/ her optional subject by depositing Rs. 300/- as additional fee. He can do so within 30 days of receiving the SLM. He can also get the medium changed with the same amount.

Ans. Yes, the University offers D.Voc in Digital Marketing & Management, Soft Skill & E-Office Management and Technology Enabled Education for a minimum duration of 1 year and maximum duration of 3 years. Apart from these certificate courses are also available for Vocational Studies.

Ans. The minimum duration is 3 years and maximum duration is 6 years for the PhD courses in all specializations at Uttarakhand Open University.

Ans. Yes, Uttarakhand OPen University is recognized by UGC and also by DEC. The university was established in 2005 by an Act of Uttarakhand Legislative assembly 

Ans. Yes you can study centre for Uttarakhand open University by paying the additional fees of INR 500 by filling change of study centre application form and send it by post to university.

Ans. Yes, any degree received from UttarakhandOpen university is valid as the university is recognised by UGC and every degree from an open university holds the same importance as a degree from Regular college/University/Institute.

Ans. A student can study and appear for examination in only one degree but he/she can opt for admission in Diploma/Certificate programme in addition to their degree.

Ans. Total of eight regional study centres are available for Uttarakhand Open University that are located in  Dehradun, Roorkee, Pauri, Uttarkashi.Ranikhet, Bageshwar, Haldwani and Pithoragarh

Ans. One can change subject by depositing an additional fee of INR 300 within 30 days of receiving the SLM and for changing the programme he is required to pay additional fees of INR 1500 .