MCC Additional Commissioner B.N. Veena releases study book ‘Muktabhandara’ Mysore/Mysuru: “Continuous studies holds key for achieving success in competitive exams in this highly competitive world,” said MCC Additional Commissioner B.N. Veena. She was speaking at the valedictory of the 50-day coaching class for UPSC Civil Services and KPSC competitive exams organised by KSOU Competitive Exams…
Order to freeze KSOU bank account: Do not arm-twist KSOU, Governor tells Govt.
April 9, 2026Bengaluru: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has written to Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, directing him to withdraw the communication dated Mar. 24, 2026, sent to a private bank instructing it to freeze the bank accounts of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU). The Governor, who is also the Chancellor of all public Universities in the State,…
S. Kusumakumari appointed as new Registrar of KSOU
April 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: KAS Officer S. Kusumakumari has been appointed as the new Registrar (Administration) of the city-based Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) at Mukthagangothri campus. The Government on Sunday had appointed Kusumakumari, a 2006 batch KAS Officer, who was awaiting posting, as the new Registrar of KSOU, following the transfer of the incumbent Prof. S.K. Naveen…
After row… Governor’s office invites application for KSOU VC post
April 2, 2026Process initiated amidst the recent issue over Dr. Sharanappa V. Halse granting permission for right-wing event at KSOU Convocation Hall Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the controversy surrounding Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sharanappa V. Halse, who was in the news recently, for granting permission to host a programme titled ‘Ekatma Manav Darshan,’ to commemorate 60…
‘Ekatma Manav Darshan’ event at KSOU : Conference to begin at 5 pm despite Government move to cancel
March 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the State Government late last evening ordered cancellation of the three-day International Conference titled ‘Ekatma Manav Darshan – Bharat’s World View’ at the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) campus, the event is set to be held as scheduled from today (Mar. 25). The Conference is slated to be inaugurated at 5 pm,…
Three-day Kisan Swaraj Sammelan-2026 begins in city
February 27, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day Kisan Swaraj Sammelan 2026 – South India organised by Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) was inaugurated by Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sharanappa V. Halse at KSOU Convocation Hall at its main campus Mukthagangothri, here this morning. Inaugurating the convention, Dr. Sharanappa V. Halse stressed for the need…
KSOU financial, administrative lapses: One-Man Panel visits again, intensifies probe
February 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Former Karnataka High Court Judge Justice B.A. Patil, who heads the One-Man Committee probing alleged irregularities at the city-based Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) during the tenure of its previous Registrar, visited the Varsity campus at Muktagangothri on Hunsur Road this morning to continue his investigation. Today’s visit marks Justice Patil’s second visit to…
21st Convocation of KSOU
November 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The 21st Annual Convocation of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, has been scheduled to be held in January 2026. According to a press release from the Registrar (Evaluation), KSOU, the candidates who got admitted for BA, B.Com, in the academic year (January cycle) 2021-22 and passed within September 2025 examination, are eligible to…
Suspended KSOU journalism faculty cleared of charges
November 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Thejasvi Naviloor, Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, who was suspended on charges of inaction over formulation of syllabus in 2022, has been cleared of all charges made against him. District and Sessions Judge Gopal, who was the Inquiry Officer, conducted inquiry and found that…
Thousands take part in Udyoga Mela at KSOU
August 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The day-long Udyoga Mela (Job Fair) organised by the city- based KSOU (Karnataka State Open University), in association with the District Employment Exchange Office, began at the Convocation Hall of the University in Muktagangothri campus on Hunsur Road here this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the Job Mela, KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sharanappa V. Halse said…














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