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:-
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 |
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:-
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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. |
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.
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:-
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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.
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.
Course | Fees per Academic year | Eligibility |
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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 |
Ques. Are the Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of the Odisha state open university recognized?
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Ques. Is there any fee concession for backward class(SC/ST/OBC) students?
Ques. Can I can take admission in more than one course in OSOU?
Course | Fees | Action |
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BA {Hons.} | ₹3,400 (1st Year Fees) | |
MA | ₹5,400 (1st Year Fees) | |
PG Diploma | ₹9,000 (Total Fees) | |
M.Sc | ₹10,400 (1st Year Fees) | |
Polytechnic | ₹6,400 (Total Fees) | |
BBA | ₹3,400 (1st Year Fees) | |
M.Com | ₹6,400 (1st Year Fees) |
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Eligibility for the course is ba pass. I found the application form online. This is going through online process to admission. Per year fees of the course was 5000 at that time. The college located In the suitable area
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This was a open distance learning program. 12th pass candidate can get benifit of this course. Its official website is osou.ac.in where we can knew about the all details of application. Application fees is 3900 including 500 as first time registration. There is no reservation benifit.
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Firstly the process was too lengthy after intermediate. I think it will be better for us to admition just after the result of intermediate declared. My friend who are still waiting for the process. The exam are not done timely that area I suggest to work the board.
Simple admission process for go campus Sumit required documents verification document your photo and other information than admission the cross you choose in chose this college Simple process no tension for admission
You need to be 12th pass for getting admission here you have to apply online at Odisha open University site for the admission form to fill up. the application fee is around 1000. Yes you can avail a reservation if you belong to sc st or obc community
Our course educational program is acceptable. We got an opportunity to increase different information about our previous history in this course. A generally excellent organized prospectus. Class tests are led much of the time yearly tests directed every year.
The course structure is very chilled out here. It gives a very nice opportunity for the students to explore new things and learn something out of the box. Reading materials will be provided to students both in the print form and through soft copy. Counselling sessions will be held at study centres. The course curriculum is good. Courses from all domain are taught to us be it either marketing, finance, operation etc. First-year is mostly common for everybody apart from few electives which we can take in our 3rd semester of the first year so as to proceed towards our intended field.
The college is very good with the proper academic system and all the students are satisfied to take admission as they feel the academic growth and inclination to see the studying atmosphere and dedicated staff.
Course curriculum is very good and very well designed. They tend to provide quality education. We will have access to online materials which is very essential. Exam structure of our course is semester based that is 3 years of course is divided into 6 semesters.
Bachelor of business administration is professional graduation program which has the duration of 3 years and follows semester system. The course structure is well organized and involves lots of practical knowledge. The days are generally very flexible and exams are tiring.
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You can apply for admission to OSOU Sambalpur MA course on merit basis.
To know more on scholarship provided by the college, you can check out the page OSOU Sambalpur Scholarships.
There are no admission fee charges at the Odisha State Open University. There ae only tuition fees charges as per the courses.
Admission process has concluded at OSOU for session 2023.
OSOU application has not started yet but is expected to start soon. You can check the official website for more updates.
No, you can’t pursue PhD social work as OSOU Sambalpur doesn’t offer PhD courses to the students.
When will the admission start?
It is not confirmed when the admission process for 2023 will start. But it is expected that the process will start soon and the same will be updated on its official website.
Dear candidate, the scholarship amount depends on various criteria. you can check out the same at OSOU Sambalpur Scholarship.