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Karnataka State Open University Traditional & Semester Mode Programmes
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Introduction: The Karnataka State Open University was established on 1st June 1996 with Karnataka Govt,. Notification No. ED 1 UOV 95 dated 12th February 1996, KSOU Act 1992, keeping in view the educational needs of our country in general and the Karnataka State, in particular. It is the Eighth Open University in the country. The University is an erstwhile Institute of Correspondence Courses of Mysore University and enjoys a unique privilege of a long and rich experience in the field of Distance Education. It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as well as Commonwealth Universities Association. It is recognized by Distance Education Council (DEC), Ministry of HRD, Government of India. All academic Programmes are approved by DEC, New Delhi.
Recognitions
The Karnataka State Open University has been recognized by the following well-known organization
1 Regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi,
2 Permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, UK,
3 Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China,
4 And also has association with Commonwealth of Learning (COL).
National – International Recognition
1. 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 with Government notification No ED 1 UOV 95 dated 12th February 1996 (KSOU Act –
1992). The Act was promulgated with the object to incorporate an Open University at the State
Level for the introduction and promotion of Open University and Distance Education Systems in
the education pattern of the State and for the Co-ordination and determination of standard of such
systems.
2. With the virtue of KSOU Act of 1992, Karnataka State Open University is empowered to establish,
maintain or recognize Colleges, Regional Centres and Study Centres at such places in Karnataka
and may also open outside Karnataka at such places as it deems fit.
3. Karnataka State Open University is a regular member of the Association of Indian Universities
(AIU), New Delhi since 1999 (No. EV/11(80)/99/203935-4172).
4. Karnataka State Open University is a permanent member of Association of Commonwealth
Universities (ACU), London, United Kingdom since 1999. Its member code is: ZKASOPENUINI.
5. Karnataka State Open University is a permanent member of Asian Association of Open Universities
(AAOU), Beijing, China since 1999.
6. Karnataka State Open University 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.
Semester Mode Programs
| Course Code | Course Title | Duration (Years) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTCS | M.Tech in Computer Science |
2 Year | B.Tech/B.E in Relevant subject/MCA/MSCIT/ M.Sc. CS |
| MTTE | M.Tech in Telecom | 2 Year | B.Tech /B.E in Relevant Subject |
| MTEC | M.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication |
2 Year | B.Tech/B.E in Relevant Subject/ M.Sc Electronic &Communication/M.Sc Physics/M.Sc Electrical |
| MTME | M.Tech in Mechanical |
2 Year | B.Tech /B.E in Relevant Subject |
| MTCE | M.Tech in Civil | 2 Year | B.Tech /B.E in Relevant Subject |
| MTEE | M.Tech in Electrical | 2 Year | B.Tech /B.E in Relevant Trade /M.Sc Electronic &Communication/M.Sc Electrical/ M.Se Physics |
| MTCH | M.Tech in Chemical | 2 Year | B.Tech/B.E in Relevant Subject/ M.Sc Chemistry |
| MTMH | M.Tech in Mathematics |
2 Year | B.Tech/B.E/M.Sc Math |
| MAPSY | M.Tech in Physics | 2 Year | B.Tech /B.E/M.Sc Physics |
| MTIT | M.Tech - IT | 2 Year | BE/B.Tech/AMIE in any discipline or MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT)/MCM or M.Sc with Mathematics as major, DOEACC 'B' level |
| BTCH | B.Tech - Chemical | 2 Year | 10+2(PCM) or its Equivalent |
| BTCE | B.Tech - Civil | 2 Year | 10+2(PCM) or its Equivalent |
| BTEE | B.Tech - Electrical | 1 Year | 10+2(PCM) or its Equivalent |
| BTCS | B.Tech - Computer Science |
2 Year | 10+2(PCM) or its Equivalent |
| BTET | B.Tech - Electronics and Telecommunication |
2 Year | 10+2(PCM) or its Equivalent |
| BTME | B.Tech in Mechanical | 2 Year | 10+2(PCM) or its Equivalent |
| BTAE | BTAE B.Tech - Aeronautics | 2 Year | 10+2(PCM) or its Equivalent |
| BTIT | B.Tech - IT | 2 Year | 10+2(PCM) or its Equivalent |
| BTAT | B.Tech - Automobile | 3 Year | 10+2(PCM) or its Equivalent |
| DME | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
3 Year | 10th with Maths and Science |
| DEE | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
1 Year | 10th with Maths and Science |
| DECE | Diploma in Electronics& Communication Engineering |
3 Year | 10th with Maths and Science |
| DCE | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
3 Year | 10th with Maths and Science |
| DCS | Diploma in Computer Science |
3 Year | 10th with Maths and Science |
| DAE | Diploma in Automobile |
3 Year | 10th with Maths and Science |
| DCH | Diploma in Chemical | 3 Year | 10th with Maths and Science |
| DARC | Diploma in Architecture |
3 Year | 10th with Maths and Science |
| CFS | Certificate in Fire Safety |
3 Year | 10th Standard or Equivalent |
| DFS | Diploma in Fire safety |
3 Year | 10+2 |
| ADFS | Advance Diploma in Fire Safety |
3 Year | 10+2 or Equivalent |
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