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Karnataka State Open University

Mysuru, Karnataka

GovernmentEstablished 1996UGC RecognisedNIRF Open University #2
Compiled by Abhigyan Nath, EditorUpdated Sources: NIRFHow we verify

Affiliation: State Open University

In short

Karnataka State Open University is a government institution in Mysuru, Karnataka, established 1996. KSOU Mysuru holds NIRF Open University rank 2.

NIRF rank

#2

NIRF Open University · 2025

About KSOU Mysuru

Karnataka's state open university, offering degree and postgraduate programmes by distance and open learning from its Mysuru campus and regional centres across the state.

Identity

Institution type
Government
Location
Mysuru
Affiliation
State Open University
Established
1996

Accreditation & approvals

Approvals
UGC
NIRF rank
#2 · Open University

Our reading of the data

Editorial analysis of the figures on this page — not the college’s own claim, and not a ranking.

Why students consider it

  • Ranked #2 by NIRF in the Open University category (2025)
  • Long-established — running since 1996

Worth checking before you decide

  • Confirm the current year's fees and seat matrix directly with the college
  • Hostel details are not published here — check availability and fees with the college

Admission Process

We have not transcribed an admission process for this college yet. For the state-level routes — KCET, COMEDK and NEET-Karnataka — the counselling tracker shows what is open now, with the official notification behind each stage.

Need help with the process?

Ask us about eligibility, documents, fees or dates — either way reaches the same counsellor.

Rankings

  • #2

    NIRF Open University 2025

    Ranked 2 nationally in the open university category

Ranks are as published by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education. A college is listed here only where the ranked institution is this one — ranks awarded to a constituent college are not shown against its parent university. nirfindia.org

Questions & Answers

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Answered from this college’s verified records — accreditation. Not written by students. How we verify data.

Is Karnataka State Open University accredited?
Our records show UGC recognition, NIRF rank 2 in Open University. The institution was established in 1996. Accreditation status changes — confirm the current position with NAAC or the college before relying on it.
What are the placements like at Karnataka State Open University?
We have no placement figures from an official source for Karnataka State Open University, so we publish none. Aggregator placement numbers are frequently unsourced. Ask the college for its official placement report, which names the year and the graduating batch size.

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