Mysore/Mysuru: Marking its Silver Jubilee Year celebrations, the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has introduced 31 online courses, including 11 on Science subjects. Speaking to Star of Mysore, KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. Vidyashankar said that though the Open University suffered a setback a couple of years ago as the UGC had stopped recognition of courses,…
Students injured as car hits them from behind at KSOU
September 21, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Two girl students sustained injuries when a speeding car hit them from behind in Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) campus yesterday afternoon. Three occupants of the car have also been injured in the accident. The injured girl students are Srujanapriya of Chamarajanagar and Tanushree of K.R. Pet and the injured car occupants have been…
‘KSOU will become bankrupt if indiscreet spending continues’
September 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing KSOU (Karnataka State Open University) of burning out the resources by illegal appointments and construction of buildings, former KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.S. Ramegowda maintained that the University will go bankrupt in five years if indiscreet spending is not checked. Addressing a press meet at Patrakarthara Bhavan here recently, he launched a tirade against…
Vedike welcomes KSOU’s move to withdraw order on issuing Convocation Certificates
August 23, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) of coming up with a circular on issuing Convocation Certificates to all eligible students enrolled through collaborative institutes on or before 2012-13, Karnataka Rajya Hindulida Vargagala Jagrutha Vedike President K. Shivaramu maintained that KSOU withdrew the circular following a directive from University Grants Commission (UGC). Addressing a…
In a first, KSOU’s CET coaching begins today
July 29, 2021A nominal sum of Rs. 1,000 is being charged for the 30-day online course Mysore/Mysuru: Competing with private colleges and Universities, Mysuru-based Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has forayed into Common Entrance Test (CET) coaching to make its presence felt in the undergraduate (UG) technical education scene. The 30-day online CET course began today (July…
KSOU strikes gold in Silver Jubilee year
July 14, 202129,000 take admission; UGC approves 11 new courses including M.Sc R&D centre, data centre to make KSOU a secure, one-stop digital learning institute Mysore/Mysuru: On its 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) this year, the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has announced that the University Grants Commission has granted approval to start 11 new courses. “This is…
KSOU Deputy Registrar commits suicide
June 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Depressed over being allegedly cheated by two persons in a house purchase case, the Deputy Registrar of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has committed suicide by hanging self at his house yesterday leaving behind a death note. The deceased is Manju Prasad (55). A resident of Chamundipuram in city, Manju Prasad had purchased a…
‘Technology and distance education must go hand in hand’
March 25, 2021Workshop on ‘Development of online resources for effective learning’ to conclude tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: Technology and distance education must go hand in hand. Lecturers must think in direction of making optimum utilisation of online coaching, opined Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi, Registrar, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU). He was speaking after inaugurating a five-day workshop for the University…
KSOU spruced up for Silver Jubilee celebrations
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Laying of lawn, whitewashing buildings, felicitation to alumni and construction of study department building. These are plans of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) as part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations. Started in 1996 to fulfil the aspirations of people for higher studies, this institution is celebrating 25 years of its glorious existence as premier…
KSOU to conduct mega online Job Mela in two months: VC
January 18, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that the city-based Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year, Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. Vidyashankar said that KSOU will be organising a massive online ‘Udyoga Mela’ (Job Fair) within two months.He was speaking at the inauguration of 3-day online induction programme for newly admitted students in 2020-21 (August batch)…
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