ODISHA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY (OSOU DE) SAMBALPUR, DISTANCE EDUCATION

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The university was founded in 2015 by an Act of the Odisha State Legislature. As the only state-level university in Odisha that provides education through distance education, Odisha State Open University, or OSOU, stands out for providing quality education through distance learning. The University of Odisha has authority over the whole state of Odisha. OSOU's headquarters are in Sambalpur, and in order to fulfil its purpose, it has built 54 regional centers and study centers throughout Odisha, utilizing the existing infrastructure of government/government-aided universities and institutes.

Under OSOU, there are now eight separate schools in operation. These institutions provide degree, diploma, and certificate programs in a variety of fields, including Computer Science, Teacher Education, Engineering Science, Business & Management Studies, Agriculture, and Paramedical, among others. The schools affiliated with OSOU includes School of Science and Technology, School of Business and Management Studies, School of Teachers Training, School of Social Science and Humanities, School of Health Care Sciences, School of Education and School of Computer and Information Sciences. Odisha State Open University (OSOU) is acknowledged by BCI (Bar Council of India), MCI (Medical Council of India), NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education), DEB (Distance Education Bureau), and UGC (the University Grants Commission).

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CUET PG : Details Regarding Entrance Exam and Application Process

Updated on - May 20, 2022

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BBA
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons.)
Journalism & Mass Communication	English
Political Science	Economics
Sociology	Hindi
Odia	History
Master of Arts
Rural Development	Public Administration
Sanskrit	Public Policy
Journalism & Mass Communication (Hons.)	Hindi (Hons.)
Political Science (Hons.)	Economics (Hons.)
Sociology (Hons.)	English (Hons.)
Odia (Hons.)	History (Hons.)
Diploma
Entrepreneurship Development	Disaster Management
Media Management	Multimedia & Animation
Computer Applications	Tribal Studies
Odia Language and Communication	Functional Hindi & Translation
Office Management	Accounting
Journalism and Mass Communication	Rural Development
Cyber Security	Rural Management
Management
PG Diploma
Cyber Security	Journalism and Mass Communication
Rural Management	Computer Applications
Management	Disaster Management
Media Management	Rural Development
Certifications
Research Methodology	Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Legal Awareness	Rural Management
e-Commerce	Digital Library
Journalism & Mass Communication	Rural Development
Communication Skills	Functional Sanskrit
Soft Skill and IT Skill	Geriatric Care
Translation (English-Odia)	Media Management
B.Com. (Hons.) / M.Com.
BBA
M.Sc. (Cyber Security)

Fee Structure Of Odisha State Open university (OSOU DE):

Courses	Fees
M.Com.	₹ 6,000 (For 1^st Year)
M.A.	₹ 10,400
B.A. / BBA / B.Com	₹ 9,400
M.Com.	₹ 18,000
M.Sc.	₹ 20,400
PG Diploma	₹ 7,500
Polytechnic	₹ 6,000
Diploma	₹ 8,400 – ₹ 12,400

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Admission

The OSOU application procedure is completed online via the University's official website. To apply for any of the programmes, eligible applicants must complete an application form. Graduation is required to apply for Postgraduate courses like M.Com., M.A., PG Diploma and M.Sc. programmes. 10+2 is required for diploma and certificate programmes. All selections are made depending on the score in the last qualifying exam and merit.

Steps to Apply:

Go to the website of Odisha State Open University (OSOU).
Click the Admissions tab and initiate the registration process.
Log in if already registered, or create an account on the website.
Complete the application form with the details as required.
Upload the mandatory documents.
Pay the application fee online using debit card, net-banking, credit card, etc.
Submit the form, and
Print a copy of the completed application and keep it for future use.

Important Dates Of Odisha State Open university (OSOU DE) 2022

The following are the significant dates for Odisha State Open University admission 2022:

The last day to apply for all courses	30^th September, 2021
The dates mentioned below are tentative:	First week of August, 2021
Submission of application forms	Last week of August, 2021
Registration Closing
Application Submission with Late Fee	September, 2021
TANCET 2021 Application Form Deadline	Last week of September, 2021

Eligibility Criteria Of Odisha State Open university (OSOU DE):

Courses	Eligibility
B.A. / BBA / B.Com.	10+2 or similar in relevant stream
B.Sc. / BCA	10+2 or similar in relevant stream with at least 45% marks
M.A. / M.Com.	Graduation or similar in relevant field
M.Sc.	Graduation in relevant field and 10+2 with science stream
Diploma	10+2 or similar in relevant field
PG Diploma	Graduation or similar in relevant field

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Library Auditorium Wi-Fi Boys Hostels A/c Ambulance Tuck Shops AC Dining Hall Indoor/Outdoor games Earn while you learn Sports

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Ques 1. Is there a scholarship programme at Odisha State Open University (OSOU)?
Ans. Under the Prerana Scholarship scheme, Odisha State Open University (OSOU) awards scholarships to eligible and talented applicants from the SC/ ST/ OBC categories. To apply for scholarships under this system, students must fulfil the University's criteria.

Ques 2. Is Odisha State Open University a for-profit institution?
Ans. OSOU is not a private institution. Odisha State Open Institution (OSOU) is the state's first state-level university dedicated to providing education via remote learning.

Ques 3. What are the admissions prerequisites?
Ans. Admission to this college is a relatively straightforward process. The merit list is created by the college based on the students' performance in their previous year's secondary exams. The institution is extremely good with a suitable academic system, and all of the students are happy to accept admission since they perceive academic progress and studying environment and committed lecturers.

Ques 4. Is Odisha State Open University, an acknowledged university?
Ans. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), The University Grants Commission (UGC), Bar Council of India (BCI), Distance Education Bureau (DEB), and Medical Council of India (MCI) all Acknowledged OSOU.

Ques 5. What online services does Odisha State Open University provide?
Ans. For students pursuing distance learning courses, Odisha State Open University provides audio-video lectures, online chat and an online e-store with books and supplies.

Ques 6. How many schools are part of the Odisha State Open University?
Ans. There are now eight separate schools operating under OSOU.

Ques 7. Is there a regional centre at Odisha State Open University?
Ans. OSOU has built numerous regional centres and study centres throughout Odisha, utilising the existing infrastructure of government/government-aided colleges and universities.

Ques 8. Does Odisha State Open University (OSOU) provide placement?
Ans. No. However, the University provides job placement help for those looking for work in the relevant industry. Along with this, the University offers training and career counselling services to help students define their careers by developing their personalities. According to statistics gathered from numerous sources, 30-40% of OSOU pass-outs of the 2020 batch were placed with a maximum CTC offered of Rs 10 LPA, with the average CTC ranging between Rs 3-4 LPA.

Review & Ranking Odisha State Open University (OSOU DE)

OSOU is a well-known institution with a stellar reputation for providing high-quality education.
It has received a 7.8/10 score in a student survey.
OSOU (Odisha State Open University) is acknowledged by NAAC (the National Assessment and Accreditation Council).
It has Memorandums of Understanding with a number of national universities, including IGNOU, Berhampur University, Gangadhar Meher University, Ravenshaw University, Khalikote University, and many more.
For Certificate level courses, OSOU has collaboration with industry in fields such as construction management, power distribution, automobiles, industrial safety, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and many more.