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About Odisha State Open University

Odisha State Open University (OSOU), located in Sambalpur, Odisha was established in 2015 by an Act of the State Legislatur. It offers skill-based distance education for bachelor's, postgraduate, diploma, postgraduate diploma, certificate, and postgraduate certificate courses. OSOU strictly follows the regulations and Norms of UGC, AICTE, NCTE, NCI, BCI, DEB, and MCI statutory bodies. The institute's headquarters is located in Sambalpur besides its Regional Centres and Study Centres are situated in different parts of the state.

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Odisha State Open University offers convenient and credible quality education to all segments of society especially to the underprivileged section by leveraging technology and innovative teaching methods. It supports flexibility in distance learning through e-learning resources, online classes, and virtual workshops.

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General Overview: OSOU

University Name	Odisha State Open University (OSOU)
Establishment Year	2015
Location	Odisha
Mode of Education	Online, Distance, Hybrid
Course Offered	Bachelor’s Degree Programs Postgraduate Programs Diploma Programs Postgraduate Diploma Programs Certificate Programs Postgraduate Certificate Programs
Approvals	UGC, DEB, NCTE, AICTE, NAAC, AIU
Mode of Application	Online
Admission Process	Online

Courses Offered

Bachelor Degree Programs	Bachelor of Arts (BA) Specializations English Hindi Odia Sanskrit History Sociology Political Science Economics Journalism & Mass Communication Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Postgraduate Programs	Master of Arts (MA) Specializations History Hindi English Odia Public Administration Political Science Public Policy Journalism & Mass Communication Rural Development Sanskrit Sociology Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSc IT) Master of Commerce (MCom)
Diploma Programs	Diploma in Banking and Insurance (DBI) Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development (DED) Diploma in Management (DIM) Diploma in Odia Language and Communication (DOLC) Diploma in Rural Management (DRM)
Postgraduate Diploma Programs	Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security Post Graduate Diploma in Management Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Certificate Programs	Certificate in Communication Skills Certificate in Functional Sanskrit Certificate in Research Methodology Certificate in Tourism Management
Postgraduate Certificate Programs	Post Graduate Certificate in Digital Library Post Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology

Course Fees & Duration

Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Duration	*Fee Structure per year**
BA	10+2 or equivalent	3 years	INR 3,600
BBA	10+2 or equivalent	3 years	INR 5,000
BCom	10+2 or equivalent	3 years	INR 3,600
MA	Graduation in any discipline	2 years	INR 5,900
MSc	Graduation in a relevant science discipline	2 years	INR 10,900
MCom	Graduation in Commerce	2 years	INR 6,900
Diploma in Banking and Insurance (DBI)	10+2 or equivalent	1 year	INR 4,500
Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development (DED)	10+2 or equivalent	1 year	INR 3,000
Diploma in Management (DIM)	10+2 or equivalent	1 year	INR 5,000
Diploma in Odia Language and Communication (DOLC)	10+2 or equivalent	1 year	INR 2,500
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications	Graduation in any discipline	1 year	INR 9,000
Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security	Graduation in any discipline	1 year	INR 8,000
Post Graduate Diploma in Management	Graduation in any discipline	1 year	INR 8,000
Certificate in Communication Skills	10+2 or equivalent	6 months	INR 2,000
Certificate in Functional Sanskrit	10+2 or equivalent	6 months	INR 1,500
Certificate in Tourism Management	10+2 or equivalent	6 months	INR 2,500
Post Graduate Certificate in Digital Library	Graduation in Library Science or equivalent	1 year	INR 5,000
Post Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology	Graduation in any discipline	1 year	INR 4,000

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Key Features of Odisha State Open University

Approved and recognized by the apex statutory boards AICTE, NCTE, UGC, NCI, BCI, DEB, and MCI. Situated in Odisha, has its headquarters in Sambalpur while the Study Centres and Regional Centres are in different parts of the State. Offers skill-based distance learning in UG, PG, Diploma, Postdiploma, Certificate, and Postgraduate Certificate programs. It promotes the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education in Odisha OSOU facilitates real-time and interactive experience through Web-conferencing and video-conferencing.

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Admission Process in Odisha State Open University

Entrance Exam: The candidates must take the institute’s entrance test.
Application Form: Go to the OSOU official website, scroll through the courses, and complete the application form you want to join.
Pay the Application fee: This step involves inserting all personal details and submitting the fee. The application includes information like professional experiences, academic qualifications, and more.
Essay Submission: The applicants must now submit one or more essays after they are shortlisted to test their potential.
Personal Interview: The candidates are further sorted for interviews with faculty members.
Final Selection: The candidates are finalized after evaluating the test scores, interview performance, work experience, and academic qualifications.
Admission Offer: Now comes the final step which involves paying the admission fee to secure your spot in the course once receiving the admission offer.

Career Prospects in Odisha State Open University

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OSOU has a strong network with 100+ top companies in various industries like FMCG, consulting firms, financial institutions, manufacturing, and technology. Several companies the alumni of this institute work in are:

Godrej & Boyce
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.
ICICI
McKinsey & Company
Maruti Suzuki
Vedanta Resources
Infosys
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation)
Amazon
Axis Bank
Flipkart
BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited)
Hindustan Times
Indigo Airlines
Reliance Industries
Wipro
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Punjab National Bank (PNB)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specializations of the Master of Arts program provided at the Odisha State Open University?

The specializations of the Master of Arts (MA) program provided at the Odisha State Open University are History, Hindi, English, Odia, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Journalism & Mass Communication, Rural Development, Sanskrit, and Sociology.

Which online/distance courses are provided at OSOU?

The online/distance courses at Odisha State Open University are Bachelor's Degree Programs, Postgraduate Programs, Diploma Programs, Postgraduate Diploma Programs, Certificate Programs, and Postgraduate Certificate Programs.

What is the fee structure of the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications at OSOU?

The fee structure of the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications at the OSOU is INR 9,000. The candidates applying for the distance programs are suggested to check the fee structure from the official website of OSOU before applying for the course and not solely depend on this provided information.