Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, breached protocol by organising an international conference titled ‘Ekatma Manav Darshan – Bharat’s World-view’ at its Muktagangothri campus from Mar. 25 to 27, the State Government has issued a show-cause notice to KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sharanappa V. Halse. The event was organised in collaboration with ‘Prajna…
Job fraud: Former KSOU Dy. Registrar, aide jailed
March 17, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A City Court has sentenced two persons, including a former Deputy Registrar of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), to rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs. 40,000 each for cheating job aspirants by promising them Government posts. The First Additional Senior Civil Judge and Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court found 71-year-old M. Krishnamurthy…
KSOU financial, administrative lapses: Justice B.A. Patil Panel begins investigation
February 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The One-Man Committee headed by retired High Court Judge Justice B.A. Patil on Wednesday commenced an inquiry into the alleged irregularities at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in city. The panel was constituted following a complaint by whistle-blower Dr. H.K. Jagadish Babu, a faculty member in the Department of Public Administration and the Secretary…
KSOU holds 21st Convocation
January 31, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In all 41,206 candidates received various degrees at the 21st annual convocation of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) held at the Convocation Bhavan in the city this morning. Among the total number of candidates, 10,691 candidates, belonged to 2021-22 January to 2023-24 cycle and 30,515 candidates belonged to 2013-14 and 2014-15 cycle. Of the…
KSOU to confer Honorary Doctorates on 8 personalities tomorrow
January 30, 2026Brahmakumari Lakshmiji, MCCI President K.B. Lingaraju and Prof. Bhashyam Swamiji among awardees Mysore/Mysuru: The 21st Annual Convocation of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) will be held at its Convocation Hall in Mukthagangothri campus tomorrow (Jan. 31) at 11.30 am. Governor-Chancellor Thaawarchand Gehlot will preside. Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister of State for Education and Development…
National Space Day 2025 at KSOU: Miniature space models draw curious students
August 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: National Space Day was jointly celebrated by Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in association with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), at its Convocation Hall in city recently. As part of Space Day, the miniature models of ISRO designed satellites and rockets were displayed at the premises, that kindled curiosity among the students of various…
Minister Satish Jarkiholi declines Honorary Doctorate from KSOU
June 4, 2025Bengaluru: Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi has requested the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in Mysuru to withdraw the Honorary Doctorate (D Litt) conferred on him in March this year. In a letter addressed to the KSOU Vice-Chancellor, the Minister wrote, “I request you to withdraw the Honorary Doctorate your University has conferred…
Indian Institute of Future Skills inaugurated at KSOU
May 31, 2025Mysuru: The Indian Institute of Future Skills (IIFS), located on the first floor of Lesson Section of the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), was inaugurated by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at a stage programme held at the KSOU Convocation Hall here this morning. The IIFS is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and…
Overloaded lift malfunctions at KSOU with Governor inside
May 31, 2025Mysuru: A lift malfunction involving Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot caused tense moments at the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Convocation Hall this morning during the inauguration of Indian Institute of Future Skills. The incident left the Governor’s security personnel and KSOU staff scrambling to rectify the issue. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had entered the lift to…
‘India poised to become global leader in distance education’
March 27, 2025Skill Development, Entrepreneurship Ministry Secretary Atul Kumar Tiwari at KSOU’s 20th Convocation Mysuru: The 20th Convocation of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) was held at the KSOU Convocation Hall, Mukthagangothri campus on Hunsur Road here this morning. Thaawarchand Gehlot, Karnataka Governor and also the KSOU Chancellor, presided over the event. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry…











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