DISTANCE EDUCATION IN KARNATAKA
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A major state in South India, Karnataka is considered the leading destination for higher education. A large section of students here opt for distance learning programs to add to their knowledge and resume. The main benefit of opting for a distance learning institute or an open university is that it gives flexibility to the students to study on their own convenience. Moreover, in most of the cases the curriculum, the study material, the faulty and the mode of examination remains the same for distance education programs as well as regular courses.
Karnataka distance learning institutes offer various courses under different disciplines at the under graduate as well as Post Graduate level. Students can also opt for short-term certificate courses in specific subjects to get specialization. Diploma courses are also of comparatively shorter tenure. Here are some of the top distance learning institutes in Karnataka, judged on the basis of educational programs offered, quality of education, mode of teaching and recognition by the UGC.
Karnataka distance learning institutes offer various courses under different disciplines at the under graduate as well as Post Graduate level. Students can also opt for short-term certificate courses in specific subjects to get specialization. Diploma courses are also of comparatively shorter tenure. Here are some of the top distance learning institutes in Karnataka, judged on the basis of educational programs offered, quality of education, mode of teaching and recognition by the UGC.
1. Bangalore University:
Incepted in 1882, the Bangalore University is among the oldest universities of India. Being a part of the Association of Indian Universities, it is a public university. It has a separate Directorate of Correspondence Courses and Distance Education, through which it imparts off-campus education to those who are unfortunately not able to attend regular courses at the campus.
With the aim of making education easily accessible to students, it offers various courses through the distance education mode. The Open University courses include BA, BCom, MA (languages) and MCom. The correspondence courses are offered in BA, BCom, BBM, BEd, BCA, MA (languages) and MSc Mathematics. One can also opt for different diploma and certificate courses at Bangalore University through distance education.
With the aim of making education easily accessible to students, it offers various courses through the distance education mode. The Open University courses include BA, BCom, MA (languages) and MCom. The correspondence courses are offered in BA, BCom, BBM, BEd, BCA, MA (languages) and MSc Mathematics. One can also opt for different diploma and certificate courses at Bangalore University through distance education.
2. Karnataka State Open University :
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 theacademic year 1996 vide Government notification No/EDI/UOV/dated 12th February 1996 (Karnataka State Open University 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 the country for the Co-ordination and determination of standard of such systems. Keeping in view the educational needs of our country, in general, and state in particular the policies and programmes have been geared to cater to the needy.
Karnataka State Open University is a recognised University of Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi, regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi, permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, UK, Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China, and also has association with Commonwealth of Learning (COL).
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 Halls, 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.
Karnataka State Open University plays a significant role in promoting the desired growth of higher education through Open-distance learning system (ODL). Our country will be a super power only when it achieves the targeted growth of higher education, which it achieves the targeted growth of higher education, which is possible by the intervention of open and distance learning. The University having a strong genesis of the Institute of Correspondence Course and Continuing Course and Continuing Education (ICC&CE), a pioneer in the Asian continent, was established in 1996 under the state enactment – KSOU Act 1992. As lucidly inscribed in its motto “Higher Education to Everyone Everywhere,” KSOU is evolving the strategies to reach the door-steps of the students not only in the state of Karnataka but also in the country and abroad. For this purpose, KSOU has established regional country and abroad. For this purpose, KSOU has established regional centres, even in abroad.
Karnataka State Open University is a recognised University of Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi, regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi, permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, UK, Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China, and also has association with Commonwealth of Learning (COL).
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 Halls, 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.
Karnataka State Open University plays a significant role in promoting the desired growth of higher education through Open-distance learning system (ODL). Our country will be a super power only when it achieves the targeted growth of higher education, which it achieves the targeted growth of higher education, which is possible by the intervention of open and distance learning. The University having a strong genesis of the Institute of Correspondence Course and Continuing Course and Continuing Education (ICC&CE), a pioneer in the Asian continent, was established in 1996 under the state enactment – KSOU Act 1992. As lucidly inscribed in its motto “Higher Education to Everyone Everywhere,” KSOU is evolving the strategies to reach the door-steps of the students not only in the state of Karnataka but also in the country and abroad. For this purpose, KSOU has established regional country and abroad. For this purpose, KSOU has established regional centres, even in abroad.
The Karnataka State Open University has been recognized by the following well-known organisation:
1. The Distance Education Council (DEC) New Delhi,
1. The Distance Education Council (DEC) New Delhi,
2. Regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi,
3. Permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) London UK,
4. Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China,
5. And also has association with Commonwealth of Learning (COL).
National – International Recognition
- Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) was established on 1st June 1996 with the assent of His Excellency Honorable Governor of Karnataka as a full fledged University in the academic year 1996 vide Government 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 of 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.
- Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi, has accorded recognition to Karnataka State Open University, Mysore for offering Programmes / Courses approved by the Statutory bodies of the University. Karnataka State Open University is a recognized University of Distance Education Council under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) (Revised notification F. No. DEC/OU/Recog./2008).
- Karnataka State Open University is a regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi since 1999 (No. EV/11(80)/99/203935-4172).
- Karnataka State Open University is a permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, United Kingdom since 1999. Its member code is: ZKASOPENUINI.
- Karnataka State Open University is a permanent member of Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China since 1999.
- Karnataka State Open University has association with Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Vancouver, Canada since 2003. COL is an intergovernmental organization created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning / distance education knowledge, resources and technologies.
Most Demanded Courses are:
B.Tech (Bacholer of technology)
M.Tech (Master of technology)
LLM (Master of Law)
LLM (Master of Law)
