OSOU Sambhalpur to start 2023-24 admission session soon. Notification regarding the admission will be notified on the official website.
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The Odisha State Open University was found in 2015 by the act of Odisha state legislature. The University is popularly-known for its distance learning programs and, is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. The University offers various courses ranging from teacher education, Computer science, Engineering, Business & Management, paramedical, agriculture, and foreign language courses. The fee to be charged for each of these courses is made reasonable and affordable for everyone.Currently, the Vice-chancellor of the University is Dr. Srikant Mohapatra. The Vice-chancellor has also been awarded the IGNOU gold medal in 2004 for providing the best services to the students by late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. The University brings in the use of the other regional study centres, government infrastructures for distance learning. In total, the University has established more than 50+ study centres all over the state of Odisha. It is a platform for all those who don’t have enough time to pursue regular full-time courses from Universities but want to continue their further studies.
The Odisha open state university regulates the following eight schools:-
- School of Social science & humanities
- School of Science & technology
- School of Education
- School of Teachers Training
- School of Business and Management studies
- School of Health care sciences
- School of computer and information sciences
- School of Agriculture
OSOU Highlights
| Established | Institute Type | 2015 | Public |
| Also Known As | OSOU [Odisha State Open University} |
| Location of Campus | G.M. University Campus, Budharaja, Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Accredited by | UGC (University Grants Commission) |
| Modes of education | Distance Learning |
| Official website | www.osou.ac.in |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Contact | info@osou.ac.in | 0663-2521600 |
Odisha State Open University offered courses
The Odisha Open University offers 60+ courses to all the candidates. It includes undergraduate, post-graduate, diploma, post-graduate diploma courses, and other certified courses. All the details of the courses, eligibility and, further information are given below in the table:-
| Course | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A) | Duration – 3 Years Eligibility – 10+2 passed Subjects Offered – English, Hindi, History, Sociology, Journalism, and mass communication, Sanskrit, Odia, Economics and, Political science. |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Duration – 3 Years Eligibility – 10+2 passed |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | Duration – 3 Years Eligibility – 10+2 Passed |
| Master Of Arts (M.A) | Duration – 2 Years Eligibility – Graduate Subjects Offered – Sanskrit, English, Hindi, History, Sociology, Business Administration, Journalism, and mass communication, Public policy, Public administration, Odia, Economics and, Political science. |
| Master Of Commerce (M.com) | Duration – 2 years Eligibility – Graduate |
| Diploma | Duration – 1 Year Eligibility – 10+2 passed Subjects Offered – Banking and Insurance, Computer applications, cybersecurity, Disaster management, rural development, and many others. For more Click Here |
| Post-graduate Diploma | Duration – 18 Months Eligibility – Graduation Subjects Offered – Management, Disaster Management, Cybersecurity, Media Management, computer application, and a few others. |
| Certificate | Duration – 6 Months Eligibility – 10+2 Passed Subjects Offered – Communication Skills, Digital Library, E-commerce, Legal awareness, Rural development, Soft skill and IT skill, Climate change, and sustainable development, and others. |
| Post-graduate certificate | Duration – 6 Months Eligibility – Graduate Subjects – Digital Library and Research Methodology. |
Odisha State Open University [OSOU] Admissions
The University offers numerous undergraduate, post-graduate, diploma, post-graduation diploma, and many other certificate courses in fields of science, commerce, arts, and management.
The candidates willing to pursue any of the above-mentioned courses can apply Online through the University website and offline as well, by visiting the campus. The admission to students is granted on their merit for all the courses. For further information regarding the admission click here.
How to Apply online?
By clicking the above link, you will be redirected to the page of the Application filling form. For filling the Application form, you simply need to follow the mentioned instructions. All the details of the documents required at the time of the registration are given underneath:-
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Scanned copy of your name in Odia
- Certificates of educational qualifications
- Category Certificate (For SC/ST/OBC)
Read more: Odisha State Open University Admission
Odisha State Open University Scholarships
Odisha Open state university[OSOU], offers grants to the meriting and commendable students having a place with the SC/ST and OBC under the Prerana Scholarship Scheme. Students are required to follow the rules set by the college to apply for the Scholarship. Till now, a large number of students are benefited from this scheme. This scheme is only for the students belonging to the backward classes such as SC/ST/OBC and not for general category students.
Odisha State Open University Facilities
Since the University provides distance learning programs, therefore, all the lessons, seminars, and classes are to be attended online. Keeping this in mind, the classes and videos are made interactive for a better understanding of students.
- The details of all the assignments, projects, and previous year questions are given on the website.
- An e-library is also present on the website for the students to access a large number of books, question papers online.
- Video Lessons are also present on the website for the use of the students. Students can access them anytime, anywhere just with an internet connection.
- E-GyanJyoti, a learning management system platform which is an initiative took by the Odisha state open university for the students who are interested in learning online. Many courses are present on this platform such as video production, soft skills, leadership development, and numerous others for free. These are some of the basic courses which are currently in demand and are also necessary for the students to learn.
OSOU Fees and eligibility
| Course | Fees per Academic year | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.A | 3,000 Rs. | 10+2 |
| BBA | 3,000 Rs. | 10+2 |
| B.Com | 3,000 Rs. | 10+2 |
| M.A | 5,000 Rs. | Graduate |
| M.Com | 6,000 Rs. | Graduate |
| Diploma | 4,000-10,000 Rs. | 10+2 |
| Post-graduation Diploma | 6,000-9,000 Rs. | Graduate |
| Certificate | 1,500-2,500 Rs. | 10+2 |
| Post-graduate certificate | 2,500 Rs. | Graduate |
FAQs
Ques. Are the Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of the Odisha state open university recognized?
Ans. Yes. All the Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates issued by Odisha State Open University will be treated at par with Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates issued by other Universities.
Ques. What are the courses currently offered by the State Open University?
Ans. The University offers around more than 60+ courses in different streams which includes fourteen Post Graduate Degree, ten Bachelor Degree, Eight Post Graduate Diploma, Fifteen Diploma, and One Post Graduate Certificate and Thirteen Certificate level programs. For further information about the courses, click here.
Ques. Is there any fee concession for backward class(SC/ST/OBC) students?
Ans. Fee reimbursement facility, if any, will be provided to SC/ST/PH/OBC students as per the Government of Odisha Rules.
Ques. Can I can take admission in more than one course in OSOU?
Ans. Yes, you can take admission in more than one course at a time in OSOU but, it is advised to join one course in an academic session because date and time for theory and practical classes may clash.
OSOU Popular Courses
Full Time Courses
Top Courses | 1st Year Fees | Total Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
BA {Hons.} (Journalism) +7 More BA {Hons.} Courses | ₹3,400 | ₹10,200 | 10+2 |
MA (Economics) +11 More MA Courses | ₹5,400 | ₹10,800 | Graduation |
PG Diploma (General) +1 More PG Diploma Courses | - | ₹9,000 | Graduation |
| M.Sc (Cyber Security) | ₹10,400 | ₹20,800 | Graduation |
| Polytechnic (Cyber Security) | - | ₹6,400 | - |
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College Faculty
Basic Information About Faculty
Jyoti Prakash Mohapatra
Academic Consultant
Dr. Dillip Kumar Nayak
Lecturer in Odia
Dr. Sambhu Dayal Agrawal
Academic Consultant
Prashansa Das
Academic Consultant
Sambit Mishra
Academic Consultant
Bhabesh Chandra Mohanty
Academic Consultant
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OSOU Admission 2022 2023 Open for UG PG Diploma and Certificate Programs
New Delhi: Odisha State Open University has extended the last date for admission to its various undergraduate, postgraduate diploma and certificate programs for the academic session 2022-23. The last date to apply for USOU Admission 2022 is October 31, 2022.
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