Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) was established on 1st June
1996 with the assent of H.E. Governor of Karnataka as a full fledged University
in the academic year 1996 vide government of Karnataka notification no. ED 1
UOV 95 dated 12th February 1996 (KSOU Act 1992). The act was
promulgated with the object to incorporate an Open University at the state level
for the introduction and promotion of Open university and Distance Education
systems in the education pattern of the state and for the
co-ordination and determination of standard such systems.
With the virtue of KSOU Act of 1992, Karnataka State Open University is
empowered to establish, maintain or recognize colleges, Regional centers and
study centers at such places in Karnataka and may also open outside Karnataka at
such places as it deems fit.
Keeping in view the educational needs of our country, in general and state in
particular the policies and programs have been geared to cater to the needy.
Karnataka State Open University is situated at the North-Western end of the
Manasagangotri campus, Mysore. The campus, which is about 5 kms from the city
centre, has a serene atmosphere ideally suited for academic pursuits. The
university houses at present the Administrative Office, academic Block, Lecture
Hall, a well-equipped Library, Guest House Cottages, a moderate Canteen , Girls
Hostel and a few cottages providing limited accommodation to students coming to
Mysore for attending the Contact programmes or term-end examinations.