Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru

In order to promote education for all, the Karnataka State Open University offers scholarships to the backward sections of the society. This ensures equality of opportunity for everyone by letting financial barriers become a huddle for education.

To provide a holistic learning environment to the students, the university offers skill development training programmes to the students. The training programmes focus on skill-enhancement and personality development of the students. The university offers various skill development programmes such as Web Designing, Basics of Networking, Desk Top Publishing, etc.

The Karnataka State Open University Alumni Association is an innovative forum that facilitates the exchange of ideas and dissemination of knowledge in an interactive manner. The association provides financial assistance to deserving alumni under difficult circumstances.

The university makes use of multimedia channels to deliver comprehensive education. It provides students with enriching radio and video lectures that broaden their knowledge horizons. 

To provide a real time classroom experience to students, the university organises Personal Contact Programmes. These programmes make up for the lack of communication between teachers and learners and provide students with a platform to get their queries resolved.

The university has set-up a well-furnished library at the campus. The library is equipped with a large collection of resourceful books, journals and other study material. There is also a digital division of the library which provides e-books to students to supplement their daily learning. 

The Karnataka State Open University has also established various laboratories such as Micro Biology Lab, Science Laboratory, etc. to facilitate practical learning. These laboratories help in delivering all-encompassing knowledge to students.