Discontinued (Oct 2023)- M.Sc. in Geo Informatics 

at Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani

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. 

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

Uttarakhand Open University MSc admission is merit-based. In order to get admission, aspirants must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Those who passed graduation in any stream are eligible to apply for admission to this course. The university offers direct admission to candidates based on their past academic qualifications. It's mandatory for candidates to submit a copy of their scorecard at the time of filling the application form. Interested candidates can visit the official website of Uttarakhand Open University to apply for MSc course. For detailed information regarding Uttarakhand Open University MSc course, click here. 

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. 

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
Botany	Chemistry	Cyber Security
Geography	Geo-informatics	Information Technology
Mathematics	Physics	Zoology

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).

UOU offers BA, BBA, BSc, BCom, BCA, etc., at the UG level and MA, MSc, MA, MCA and MCom at the PG level. Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) is the only Open University established in the state of Uttarakhand with an objective to impart distance learning education at the UG and PG levels. The university offers over 85 programmes at UG, PG and Doctorate levels. UOU admission is merit-based.

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.

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).. .

UOU admission process is both entrance-based and merit-based. Some of the programmes, such as M.A., MSc and BSc admission is merit-based. However, B.Ed and MBA admission is based on a valid score in entrance examination. Interested candidates can fill out the application form in both online and offline modes.