Odisha State Open University: Overview 2025

Did you know- Headquarters in Sambalpur with about 54–67 study centres across Odisha, hosted in existing government institutions to provide tutorial and academic support.

The main goal of the university is to make education accessible to everyone, ensuring equity, and boosting employability. Degrees from OSOU hold the same recognition as those from other UGC-approved universities. To fulfil its mission, OSOU collaborates with various regional and study centres throughout Odisha. 

Key Highlights of USOU

Odisha State Open University provides an enormous number of courses. To know more about the courses, eligibility, and tuition fees, read the table below.

Course fees

In the table below, you will get information about courses and tuition fees.

Odisha State Open University (OSOU) carries out admissions twice annually in January and July through its web portal. Moreover, the OSOU admission 2024-25 has flexible eligibility. In the section below, learn about the admission process.

Admission Process:

1. If you are a first-time applicant, go to the "NEW REGISTRATION" button and fill in the details for registration on the admission portal. For the existing applicant will start from  point no.3
2. Provide your current email ID and phone number to get the necessary information.
3. Login using your registered Email ID and Password
4. To begin the Application process, click on "Proceed to Apply"
5. The application is to be submitted in five Steps
6. 1. Personal Information: Fill in the necessary data in the application form and then click on "Save & Continue" for the next Step
   2. Academic Information: Fill out your Academic records.
   3. Document Upload: Upload your Photo, Signature, Odia Name, Certificate of your qualifying degree, and other certificates like PwD, Category, if any. 
   4. Online Payment: Pay the programme fee online through any one of the Payment Gateways.
   5. Edit or Submit Form: Your completed filled in form will appear in this steps. Edit if required, the save the information by clicking on "Save as Draft" button. If you are sure with your inputs, you can click on the "Save & Submit" button for final submission of the form. 

Visit upGrad’s OSOU Admissions’ page to:

• Check Eligibility, Deadlines & Application Process
• Understand the Selection Criteria for all major programs
• Explore Department-Specific Requirements and FAQs

In the section below, you can see the comparison of the three Open Universities to better understand each

Location: Sambalpur 

Key infrastructure components:

1. Study Centers: OSOU has established 67 study centers across Odisha. These centres facilitate counselling sessions, contact classes, and practical training.
2. Central Library: OSOU has a well-equipped library with both physical and digital resources.
3. Digital Learning Platforms: OSOU is developing e-learning and m-learning platforms to deliver course content.
4. Multimedia Centers: The university is also working on developing multimedia centers and a centralized computing facility.
5. Classrooms: Some study centres feature digital classrooms with display screens and electronic boards.
6. Labs: Wi-Fi-enabled labs are available for practical sessions.
7. Online Systems: OSOU employs online systems for attendance management, student feedback, and examination management.

Here is the list of notable OSOU alumni along with their LinkedIn profiles and key achievements.