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Uttarakhand Open University UG, PG, Certificate Courses 2025

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Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) Courses and Fees 2025

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M.A.(25 courses)
16.8 K - 36.8 K
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B.Ed(5 courses)
32.4 K - 60.5 K
Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
UG Diploma(20 courses)
1.1 K - 15.2 K
Exams : CBSE 12thUK 12th+1 More
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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for the B.Ed course at Uttarakhand Open University?

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For Uttarakhand Open University B.Ed admissions, candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate either in a Bachelor's or master's degree in order to be eligible for the B.Ed course at Uttarakhand Open University. There is a five percent relaxation given for reserved category candidates. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories can obtain minimum of 45% aggregate in their last qualifying exam conducted at UG/ PG level. UOU Applications are invited for admission two times a year: Summer Session and Winter Session. Admission applications for one session are not valid for the other session. Candidates applying for UG and PG programmes can apply in online and offline mode. Admission is done based on first-cum-first-serve basis.

For the detailed Uttarakhand Open University B.Ed admission process, click here

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Q:   What is the last date to apply for B.Ed at Uttarakhand Open University?

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The application process for B.Ed at Uttarakhand Open University is completely online. The application process runs in two cycles throught the year, i.e., Summer and Winter. For the latest schedule, candidates can visit the official website of UOU (uou.ac.in) or at the admission office of the university. 

Uttarakhand Open University B.Ed admissions 2023 have been completed for year. The last date to apply for the course was Aug 31, 2023. For now, the admission process has completed and the application window has been closed by the university. Candidates can apply for the next upcoming cycle. 

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Q:   How to apply for B.Ed at Uttarakhand Open University?

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For admission to B.Ed course at Uttarakhand Open University, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. To apply at UOU, candidates can visit the official website of the university and fill an online application form along with paying the application fee in either online modes such as Net banking/ Debit card / Credit card or offline modes such as a Challan. Find below the step-wise application process for UOU B.Ed admissions 2023:

  1. Candidates must visit the official website of UOU (uou.ac.in).
  2. Click on ‘Apply Now’.
  3. Fill in all the required details and upload the scanned documents.
  4. Pay the application fee of INR 1,000 through any of the payment gateway (Debit card/ Credit card/ Net banking or Challan).
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Q:   How can I get admission to MA at Uttarakhand Open University?

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In order to get admission to a two-year MA course at Uttarakhand Open University, candidates are first required to check the basic eligibility criteria for this course. As this is a PG level course, so the minimum education for an aspirant is to get a UG degree in any stream from a recognised university. The university provides direct admission to candidates who passed graduation level examinations and hold a UG degree. Interested students can apply online on the official website of Uttarakhand Open University and fill an application form along with submitting their scorecards of Class 12 and UG as proof. 

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Q:   How to apply for admission to MSc at Uttarakhand Open University?

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For admission to MSc course at Uttarakhand Open University, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. To apply at UOU, candidates can visit the official website of the university and fill an online application form along with paying the application fee in either online modes such as Net banking/ Debit card / Credit card or offline modes  such as a Challan. Find below the step-wise application process for UOU MSc admissions:

  1. Candidates must visit the official website of UOU (uou.ac.in).
  2. Click on ‘Apply Now’.
  3. Fill in all the required details and upload the scanned documents.
  4. Pay the application fee of INR 250 through any of the payment gateway (Debit card/ Credit card/ Net banking or Challan).
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Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) Fee Structure

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Q:   What is the fee of B.Ed at Uttarakhand Open University?

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The total fee for Uttarakhand Open University B.Ed course ranges between INR 32,400 - INR 60,500 for both the years. This fee contains the fee for both B.Ed ODL and B.Ed in Special Education courses. The total fee may include various fee components such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Degree Fee, Project Fee, Workshop Fee, etc. Apart from that, aspirant also have to pay a registration fee of INR 1,000 at the time of filling the application form. However, the amount of total fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the Uttarakhand Open University B.Ed fee. 

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Q:   What is the application fee for MSc at Uttarakhand Open University?

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The application process for UOU MSc admission is conducted in online mode. Candidates are given facility to submit the application fee in both online and offline modes. The online payment can be done through (Debit card / Credit card or Net banking). The application fee for MSc is tabulated below:

Application Fee (in INR)

PG courses

250

Late Fee (Charged Additionally)

250

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Q:   What is the fee for MA at Uttarakhand Open University?

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The total fee for Uttarakhand Open University MA course ranges between INR 16,800 - INR 36,800 for both years. This fee contains the range for all MA specialisations. The total fee may include various fee components such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Degree Fee, Project Fee, Workshop Fee, etc. However, this fee range is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the Uttarakhand Open University MA fee. 

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Q:   What is the application fee for MA at UOU?

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UOU MA application process is conducted in online mode. Candidates are given facility to submit the application fee in both online and offline modes. The online payment can be done through (Debit card / Credit card or Net banking). 

 The application fee for MA is tabulated below:

Application Fee (in INR)

PG courses

250

Late Fee (Charged Additionally)

250

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Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) FAQs

Q:   Are admissions 2024 open at Uttarakhand Open University?

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Admissions 2024 at Uttarakhand Open University is open. Candidates can visit the official website and fill out the online application form available on the official website of UOU. The admissions are conducted in multiple phases. The most recent schedule is available on the official website. For the latest upcoming schedule, candidates are requested to visit the official website.

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Q:   Which colleges can I get admission to other than UOU?

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UOU, Uttarakhand provides multiple courses in Open & Distance Learning Mode. These courses allows people to access education widely and remotely. ODL courses can be pursued in either online or offline mode. Candidates can choose an institute that provides their desired course in their preferred mode. Other institutes that offer such courses are listed below:

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Q:   Is B.Ed course available at Uttarakhand Open University?

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Yes,  Uttarakhand Open University offers a two-year course of B.Ed ODL (Open & Disctance Learning). This course can only be pursue after getting any UG or PG degree. Further, aspirants must also be trained in-service teacher in elementary education. The university also offerd B.Ed in Special Education. To get admission to these courses, candidates must appear for an entrance exam conducted by Uttarakhand Open University. Interested candidates are required to fill an online application form along with paying an application fee of INR 1,000. 

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Q:   Is MSc degree valid from Uttarakhand Open University?

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Uttarakhand Open University is a trusted and accredited distance education university. UOU courses are recognised by Distance Education Council (DEC) and UGC. UOU Haldwani consists of a total of 14 schools in different streams of education. UOU offers its programmes through 240+ Study Centres established at different locations in the state under eight Regional Centres at Dehradun, Roorkee, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Dwarahat, Bageshwar, Haldwani and Pithoragarh. Hence, the MSc degree from Uttarakhand Open University is 100% valid. 

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Q:   Is MSc available at Uttarakhand Open University?

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Uttarakhand Open University offers admission to a two-year MSc course. This course is taught through the School of Science and School of Computer Science & Information Technology. As studying in the open university, candidates can complete the course within a span of maximum six years at UOU. Candidates can choose to study among nine MSc specialisations, namely Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, etc. The most popular and expensive MSc courses at the university are MSc in Information Technology and MSc in Cyber Security. The total fee for both of these courses is INR 40,000. 

To know about the fee and admission process for other MSc specialisations, click here

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Q:   What are the job prospects for individuals who have completed their MBA from Uttarakhand Open University?

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After completing MBA from UOU, students can opt for any of the following job profiles:

SpecialisationJob Profile
Sales and MarketingBrand manager, Sales Manager, B2B Sales Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, etc.
FinanceFinancial Analyst, Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Private Equity Associate, etc.
Human ResourceHR Manager, HR Assistant, Employee Relations Manager, etc.
IT & SystemsProject Manager, Product Manager, Business Analyst, etc.
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Q:   How many specialisation are available for MSc course at Uttarakhand Open University?

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Uttarakhand Open University offers MSc course for a duration of two years, which is divided into four semesters. However, for MSc some specialisations, candidates can complete the course in maximum duration of six years. At UOU, the MSc course is offered across nine specialisations via the School of Science and School of Computer Science & Information Technology. The following table has listed all the specialisations related to MSc offered at Uttarakhand Open University:

Uttarakhand Open University MSc Specialisation
BotanyChemistryCyber Security
GeographyGeo-informaticsInformation Technology
MathematicsPhysicsZoology
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Q:   Does Uttarakhand Open University offer short-term and Diploma courses?

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The University prepares its students for several industry-related demands by offering various short-term courses in distance learning mode such as a Diploma in 18 specialisations, PG Diploma in 10 specialisations and Certificate Programme in 31 specialisations. Apart from these, the University also offers a three-month Foundation Course for Education of Children with Disabilities (FCECD).. .
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Q:   What is the highest package offered at Uttarakhand Open University?

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The following table depicts the Uttarakhand Open University the highest package offered over the past few years:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics
the highest packageINR 4 LPA

NOTE: The above placement details are gathered from the Shiksha students' reviews.

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria to get admission at UOU Haldwani?

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For PG level courses, such as M.A., MSc, MBA, candidates must have passed graduation with minimum 50% aggreagte. Selection for majority of the programme, is based on merit in the last qualifying examination. However, MBA admission is entrance-based (MAT/CAT/university level exam). 

UG courses, including Bcom and BSc requires Class 12 from a recognised board. Final admission is merit-based at Uttarakhand Open University (UOU), Haldwani.

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Q:   What is the admission process at Uttarakhand Open University for B.Ed?

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Uttarakhand Open University offers B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) program through distance mode. The admission process for B.Ed at Uttarakhand Open University is as follows: Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have a minimum of 50% marks in their Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized university. The minimum percentage of marks required may vary according to the category of the candidate (45% for SC/ST/OBC). Application Form: The candidate needs to fill out the application form online on the official website of Uttarakhand Open University. Entrance Test: The candidate must clear the entrance test conducted by the university. The entrance test consists of multiple-choice questions related to teaching aptitude and general knowledge. Counseling: After the entrance test, candidates who have cleared the test are called for counseling. During counseling, candidates need to produce original documents to verify their eligibility. Admission: After the counseling process, the candidates can take admission by paying the fees and submitting the required documents. The candidate needs to submit their original documents along with photocopies at the time of admission. The admission process for B.Ed at Uttarakhand Open University usually starts in the month of June-July. It is important to keep checking the official website of the university for updates and notifications related to admission.
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Q:   How are the placements of MA at Uttarakhand Open University?

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Uttarakhand Open University has not released any course-wise data for the lastest year related to Uttarakhand Open University MA placements. However, as per the overall placements reports of the year 2021, a total of 38 students got placed during the placement drive of the year 2021. The top recruiters such as The Marriott Group, The ITC Group, Grand Hyatt Kochi, etc., visited during the campus placements.

Read more about the Uttarakhand Open University MA placemenets, here.  

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Q:   Which MA specialisation does Uttarakhand Open University offer?

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At Uttarakhand Open University, candidates can choose among 18 popular specialisations for MA. Candidates can get admission to any specialisation of their choice by fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria. Interested candidates can visit the official website of UOU to apply. Find below the list of all MA specialisations offered at Uttarakhand Open University:

Uttarakhand Open University MA Specialisation

Development Studies

Economics

Education

English

Geography

Geo-informatics

History

Hindi

Home Science

Journalism & Mass Communication 

Jyotish

Mathematics

Public Administration 

Political Science

Sanskrit

Yoga

Psychology

Sociology

For the detailed admission process for each MA specialisation, click here

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Q:   Which PG courses are offered at Uttarakhand Open University?

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Uttarakhand Open University offers PG courses such as M.Com MBA, MCA MTTM and MSW. All of these courses are offered with the course duration of two years. Uttarakhand Open University also offers lateral entry admission in the second year of MCA and M.Sc. IT programmes.

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Q:   What is the placement rate at Uttarakhand Open University?

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As per the data sourced from unofficial sites, the placement rate recorded in the recent placement sessions was around 70%. Check the table below to know the UOU placement rate:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics
Placement rate70%
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Q:   Who were the top recruiters that visited Uttarakhand open University campus during the placement drive 2021?

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Many companies such as The Marriott Group, J W Marriott, Aerocity, The ITC Group among others visited the campus during the placement drive. To know the complete list of visiting company candidates can download the placement report. However, the university is yet to release its the latest official placement report for 2023.
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Q:   Is Uttarakhand Open University recognised?

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Uttarakhand Open University (also known as UOU Haldwani) was established in 2005. UOU courses are recognised by Distance Education Council (DEC) and UGC. UOU Haldwani consists of a total of 14 schools in different streams of education. UOU offers its programmes through 240+ Study Centres established at different locations in the state under eight Regional Centres at Dehradun, Roorkee, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Dwarahat, Bageshwar, Haldwani and Pithoragarh.
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Q:   What is the fee structure for MSc at Uttarakhand Open University?

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As per the official website of Uttarakhand Open University, the selected students have to pay for the course fee at the time of admission. The total fee for two-year MSc course ranges between INR 36,800 - INR 88,800. This fee contains the range for all MSc specialisations. The total fee may include various fee components such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Degree Fee, Project Fee, Workshop Fee, etc. The most expensive MSc specialisations at UOU are Information Technology and Cyber Security. However, this fee range is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the Uttarakhand Open University MSc fee. 

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Q:   How to register for Uttarakhand Open University?

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Uttarakhand Open University application process is completely online. To fill the online application form, candidates must visit the official website of UOU. Candidates can check the Uttarakhand Open University application process below:

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of UOU (uou.ac.in). 
  • Step 2: Click on Apply Now.
  • Step 3: Fill in all the required details and upload the scanned documents.
  • Step 4: Pay the fee through any of the payment gateway (Debit card / Credit card or Net banking).
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Q:   Can I do B.Ed from Uttarakhand Open University?

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Yes, anyone can pursue B.Ed course at Uttarakhand University in distance learning. Candidates who are willing to get admission to this course must fulfil the minimum educational requirements of the course. The minimum eligibility is to pass a UG or PG degree with minimum 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories) or UG degree in Engineering with minimum 55% aggregate from a recognised university. 

After that, it's mandatory for candidates to qualify for UOU B.Ed entrance exam and apply on the official website of (uou.ac.in).

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No, Uttaranchal Open University does not currently offer courses specifically related to nursing. They focus on various distance education programs, but for nursing, you would need to look at other institutions that specialize in medical and paramedical courses.

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Yes, the University has a dedicated placement cell. There are no official placement details. As per the data gathered from unofficial sources, check the UOU placements statistics from the table below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics
the highest packageINR 4 PA
the lowest packageINR 1.80 LPA
Placement rate70%

NOTE: The above placement details are gathered from the Shiksha students' reviews.

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Answered 6 months ago

According to unofficial online sources, a large share of Uttarakhand Open University alumni are placed in the Operations sector with a 27% share. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

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Aarushi Kalra

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Answered 6 months ago

Some of the prominent companies that visited the University campus in recent years are mentioned below: 

Uttarakhand Open University Placements: Top Recruiters

The Marriott Group

The Hyatt

The Leela Group of Hotels

Radisson Blu Plaza

JW Marriott, Aerocity

Le Meridian Resort & Spa, Jaipur

Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency, Gurugram

The ITC Group

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Answered a year ago

Yes, Uttarakhand Open University B.Ed admissions are entirely entrance-based. The university conducts an entrance-exam for the selection of eligible candidates for B.Ed courses. In order to get admission to B.Ed at UOU, candidates must qualify for UOU B.Ed entrance exam. The entrance exam contains o

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