Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) Admission 2025 - Application (Open), Eligibility, Process, Fees

Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University offers various UG, PG, Doctorate, Diploma, PG Diploma and Certificate programmes in various streams such as Mass Communication, Arts, Science, Management and many more. The University offers these courses under six different schools.

KKHSOU Admission 2021: Highlights

KKHSOU admissions are conducted online through the official website of University. Admission to most of the programmes commences in the month of July.

• Admission to UG programmes is merit-based
• The University conducts an entrance exam for MBA admission
• MBA admissions begin in the month of May
• Admission to other PG programmes is merit-based

KKHSOU UG Admission 2021 

At the UG level, University offers five different programmes under various specialisations. The course-wise selection and eligibility criteria is given below.

KKHSOU BA Admission 2021

BA is offered in 11 different specialisations with a course duration of three years. Eligibility criteria for some of the specialisations is given below.

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in HSC.

BA
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
English	Class 12 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognised board/ council OR Diploma from Polytechnics in any branch
History
Economics
Journalism and Mass Communication

Download details regarding all BA specialisations

KKHSOU Admission 2021: BCom, BBA, BCA, BSW

University also offers other UG programmes in different streams which include Commerce, Management, Computer Application and Social Work. Given below is the selection and eligibility criteria for the same.

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be selected based on the scores obtained in HSC.

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BCom	Class 12 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognised board/ council OR Diploma from Polytechnics in any branch
BBA
BCA
BSW

Note: For BCA admissions, candidates not having Maths and CS in Class 12 shall have to take three additional courses, namely Additional Mathematics, Basic Science and Computer Science and Application.

KKHSOU PG Admission 2021            

The University offers three different programmes at PG level. Course-wise selection and eligibility criteria is given below.

KKHSOU MA Admission 2021  

MA is offered in four different specialisations, with a course duration of two years. Name of the specialisations along with the eligibility criteria is given below.

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the scores obtained in bachelor’s degree.

MA
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Assamese	Bachelor’s degree from KKHSOU or any other university recognised by UGC
English
Political Science
Sociology
Economics

KKHSOU Admission 2021: MBA, MCom 

Apart from MA programme, the University offers MBA and MCom at the PG level with a course duration of two years.

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be selected based on the marks obtained in bachelor’s degree/ entrance examination.

MBA is offered in three different specialisations. Given below is the eligibility criteria for MBA admission.

MBA
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Finance	Qualifying exam: MAT/ University Entrance Test BBA or equivalent degree from a recognised university
Marketing
Human Resource Management

Note: Candidates who have passed BBA from KKHSOU are exempted from an entrance test.

MCom is a two-year PG programme offered by this University.

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MCom	BCom or its equivalent degree from a recognised university

KKHSOU Admission 2021: MPhil, PhD

The University offers two research degree programmes. Minimum course duration for PhD is three years whereas, the maximum course duration is six years. MPhil programme is offered with a minimum course duration of one year and maximum of two years.

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in entrance exam and the performance in the interview/viva-voice.

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MPhil	Qualifying exam: University Entrance Test Master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate
PhD

Note: Relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks is given to reserved category candidates.

KKHSOU Additional Courses Admission 2021

Apart from UG, PG and Doctorate programmes, the University offers Diploma, PG Diploma and Certificate programmes in various streams. Eligibility criteria for the same is given below.

Diploma programme is offered in six different specialisations with a course duration of one year. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the scores obtained in HSC.

Diploma
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Journalism and Mass Communication	Class 12 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognised board/ council
Creative Writing in English
Computer Hardware and Networking
Library and Information Science
Sanskrit
Parliamentary and Constitutional Studies

The University offers one-year PG Diploma in seven different specialisations. Candidates will be selected based on the marks obtained in bachelor's degree.

PG Diploma
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Computer Application	BCA from a recognised university OR Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics or Computer Science as one of the main subjects in Class 12
Business Management	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
Human Resource Management
Broadcast Journalism
Mass Communication
Yoga
Sales and Marketing Management

Note: For CA admissions, candidates not having Maths and CS in Class 12 shall have to take three additional courses, namely Additional Mathematics, Basic Science and Computer Science and Application.

The University offers four certificate courses. Candidates will be selected based on the marks obtained in Class 10.

Certificate Courses
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Nursery Management	Class 10 from a state board
Tea Cultivation and Plantation Management
Security Personnel
Counselling Skills

KKHSOU Application Process 2021

The application fee for KKHSOU admission 2020 is Rs 500. Admission to all the programmes is conducted online. Register on the official website of University and follow below-mentioned steps.

1. Visit the official website of KKHSOU www.kkhsou.in
2. Click on “Online Admission”
3. Select a course and fill application form
4. Submit application form along with required documents
5. Pay application fee online via debit/credit cards or net banking

Read detailed admission process here

List of documents to be submitted with the application:

• One passport-size photograph
• Scanned Signature 
• Scanned copy of marksheet, caste certificate 

KKHSOU Course Fee 2021

KKHSOU annual fee for UG and PG programmes is mentioned in the table below:

Course	Annual Fee (Rs)
BA	4,400
BCom	5,000
BBA	7,000
BCA	9,300
MA	9,000
MBA	16,700

The annual fee for Diploma and PG Diploma programmes is mentioned in the table below:

PG Diploma
Specialisation	Annual Fee (in Rs)
Computer Application	17,900
Business Management	24,400
Human Resource Management	11,700
Broadcast Journalism	13,50
Mass Communication	12,550
Diploma
Specialisation	Annual Fee (in Rs)
Journalism and Mass Communication	3,500
Computer Hardware and Networking	7,750
Library and Information Science	3,500

KKHSOU Scholarships 2021

The University offers two scholarships on merit basis. Details of the scholarships are given below.

1. KK Handiqui National Fellowship: The University offers this fellowship in various fields. Fellowship consists of a maximum of Rs 12 Lakh. Interested candidates need to fill the form through the official website of university.
2. Scholarship for Female Service Aspirants: This scholarship is given to the female candidates who have successfully cleared UPSC examination. Top five women candidates will be awarded by a scholarship of Rs 1 Lakh.

 

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KKHSOU Admission FAQs

Q. Can I apply online for the admission process?

A. Yes, candidates can apply online through the official website of university. 

Q. What is annual fee for BA programme?

A. The annual fee for BA is Rs 4,400 whereas, the annual fee for MA is Rs 9,000. 

Q. Is there any relaxation available for reserved category candidates?

A. Yes, reserved category candidates get a relaxation 5% in the minimum aggregate marks. 

Q. What is the annual fee for MBA programme?

A. The annual fee for MBA programme is Rs 16,700.