Odisha State Open University is located in Sambalpur, Odisha in India. This University was established in 2015 and is one of the best distance learning state universities. It is an open university in which the rules and regulations are prescribed by UGC, NCI, DEB, BCI, AICTE, NCTE, and MCI.

OSOU Odisha provides many UG, PG, Diploma courses in various fields, including Education, Business, Engineering, Agriculture, and Management. Some of the major courses offered by the varsity are M.A., B.A.(Hons.), M.Sc., M.Com, BBA. Admissions to all the courses offered by the varsity are merit-based. There are also many add-on courses like certificate courses offered by University.

Odisha State Open University Key Points

  • OSOU Odisha imparts quality education with the mode of distance learning.
  • The university offers M.A. in nine different subjects.
  • Candidates can also do special activities and add-on courses.
  • There are 54 study centers and regional centers in different parts of the state.
  • Applications for admission to the OSOU Odisha courses can be submitted through online mode only.
  • There are eight different schools established under Odisha State Open University. They are School of Science and Technology, School of Education, School of Teacher Training, School of Health Care Sciences, School of Business and Management Studies, School of Social science and humanities, School of Computer and Information sciences and School of Agriculture.

Odisha State Open University Courses and Fees

The Odisha State Open University offers 11 Master’s Degree Courses along with many UG, PGDM, Certificate, and Diploma courses. Tabulated below are the details of the same:

PROGRAM PROGRAM DETAILS SELECTION CRITERIA
MA
  • Duration: 2 -5 years
  • Fees: INR 5000/year
  • Eligibility: Pass in graduation or should be a +3 pass in any discipline
  • Specialization: English, Odia, History, Journalism, Sociology, Hindi, Sanskrit
 Merit-Based
Master of Commerce (M.Com)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 6000/year
  • Eligibility: Pass in graduation or should be a +3 pass in any discipline
Master of Science
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 10,000/year
  • Eligibility: A B.Sc. in any discipline, B.Tech, B.E., or BCA with Science stream
  • Specialization: Cyber Security
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 3000/year
  • Eligibility: Pass in 10+2
  • Specialization: English, Hindi, History, Economics, Sanskrit, Odia, Sociology, Journalism
 Merit-Based
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 3000/year
  • Eligibility: Pass in 10+2
Bachelor of Bachelor Administration (BBA)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 3000/ year
  • Eligibility: Pass in 10+2
PG Diploma in Management
  • Duration: 1.5 years
  • Fees: INR 9000
  • Eligibility: A Graduation Degree
  • Specialization: General, Rural Management, Media Management
 Merit-Based
PG Diploma
  • Duration: Min: 1.5 years
  • Fees: INR 6000/-
  • Eligibility: A Graduation Degree
  • Specialization: Journalism And Mass Communication, Natural Disaster Management, Rural Development, Computer Applications, Cyber Security
Certificate Programs
  • Duration: 6 months – 2 years
  • Fees: INR 2500/-
  • Eligibility: 10+2
  • Specialization: E-Commerce, Soft Skill, Communication Skills, Geriatric Nursing, Legal Awareness, Journalism & Mass Communication, Sanskrit, Site Personnel Management, English And Communication Skills, Translation, Skin Care Beauty Therapy, Digital Media
 Merit-Based
Diploma
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Fees: INR 4000/-
  • Eligibility: 10+2
  • Specialization: Journalism And Mass Communication, Hindi, Office Management, Office Accounting, Odia Language and Communication Multimedia And Animation, Disaster Management, Rural Development, Management, Media Management, Computer Application, Entrepreneurship, Rural Management

Odisha State Open University Scholarships

The Odisha Open State University offers various scholarships to the meritorious and deserving candidates. As a scholarship, the total fee is reimbursed to the students. Candidates who are eligible for this scholarship are:

  • Merit Candidates
  • SC, OBC, ST as per the Odisha Government norms

How to Avail of Scholarships?

Odisha State Scholarship: Eligible candidates can apply for this scholarship through Odisha State Scholarship Portal.

Odisha State Open University FAQs

Ques. Is Odisha State Open University a private university?

Ans. No, Odisha State Open University is a state university established in Odisha in 2015 which provides different courses and is meant for distance learning.

Ques. What are the different disciplines in which Odisha State Open University offers programs?

Ans: Odisha State Open University offers many different types of courses, diplomas, certificate courses in Teacher Education, Business Management, Engineering, Agriculture, Computer Science and many more.

Ques. What are different online facilities offered by Odisha State Open University?

Ans. Odisha State Open University provides many online facilities regarding admission, classes, counseling schedule. OSOU Odisha provides face-to-face online lectures so that students can ask their queries to teachers, e-resources like an e-store for online books also recorded video lessons.

Ques. What is the procedure of examinations in Odisha State Open University?

Ans. The examinations at Odisha State Open University are held on a semester basis. Students are required to fill up the online examination form and pay the examination fees of INR 50 per course for appearing in the exam.

Ques. Does Odisha State Open University offer audio lectures?

Ans. Yes. Odisha State Open University has launched internet radio, which is called as PragynaVani. Students can access the audio lectures anytime and from anywhere.