Uttarakhand Open University

The University uses different modes of sessions to make distance education more useful. The university's main aim is to know all the educational needs of students and working people to make them skilled for the academic standards.

• They mainly look up to women's educational wants and people from rural areas.
• They offer high-quality education with the help of various expert professionals available.
• UOU has 240+ study centers established in different states, i.e., Roorkee, Uttarkashi, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Dehradun, and Pauri.
• They promote research orientation in the present technology and development and teach students innovative multimedia teaching-learning systems.
• They provide much knowledge to the students and help in the skill development.

Member of	AIU
Established	2005
Type of Institute	Public/Government
Approved	UGC
Recognized by	DEC
Courses offered	UG, Diploma, PG, PG Diploma & Certification
University type	State Government
Entrance mode	Offline/Online
Accessibility	Haldwani, Nainital

Uttarakhand Open University offers superior distance learning education in major streams like political science, Economics, Public Administration, Agriculture, rural, and computer science. University uses unique educational programs, several learning methodologies and offers the best study materials to make distance education more effective, and it has also signed MOU with organizations. The main objective of UOU is to cater to educational needs and impart superior education by upholding high academic principles. It emphasizes the educational needs of marginalized sections, women’s and Tribal peoples. More than 68000 students have been enrolled in this university.

UOU offers distance learning courses in BA, B. Com, BCA, B.Sc., BTTM, BBA at Under Graduate Level, MBA, MTM, MA, M.Sc., and MCA MSW, M. Com at Post Graduate Level. It also offers Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certification Courses in several disciplines. UOU provides its programs through more than 240 Study Centers established in different states across the country.

BA in UOU

Uttarakhand Open University offers a distance course in bachelor’s degree BA in several specializations for three years, divided into 6 semesters. Minimum Eligibility criteria to apply for BA Program Candidates must have passed in 10+2 Examination with a minimum aggregate score in Arts Stream. YOU fees structure for BA Course costs approximate INR 8,550 for 1st year and 2nd and 3rd-year fee costs around INR 8,900 hence for the entire course duration fee expense up to INR 26,000.

Specializations	Total Fees
Hindi	INR 26,000
Psychology	INR 26,000
English	INR 26,000
Music	INR 26,000
Urdu	INR 26,000
Public Administration	INR 26,000
Sanskrit	INR 26,000
Home Science	INR 26,000
History	INR 26,000
Geography	INR 26,000
Political Science	INR 26,000
Mathematics	INR 26,000
Sociology	INR 26,000
Economics	INR 26,000
Jyotish	INR 26,000
Education	INR 26,000

B.Sc. in UOU

University offers Undergraduate course B.Sc. through Distance learning mode in seven specializations for three years. Candidates who have possessed a 10+2 Examination with required aggregate marks in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) are eligible to apply for a B.Sc. course at Uttarakhand Open University. It teaches through video lectures, ICT tools, Electronic Media, and Radio Talks. The fee structure for B.Sc. The course ranges approximate INR 11,500 each annum; hence for the entire course duration, fee expenses up to INR 34,000. B.Sc. Examination fee charges INR 7500.

Specializations	Total Fees
B.Sc. Physics	INR 34,500
B.Sc. Chemistry	INR 34,500
B.Sc. Forestry	INR 34,500
B.Sc. Botany	INR 34,500
B.Sc. Zoology	INR 34,500
B.Sc. Mathematics	INR 34,500

BCA in UOU

UOU offers BCA Course for three years of duration, but as per the student's convenience of studying, it may extend up to 6 years. The main objective of the UOU is to train the students by imparting technical education to enhance the practical skills in the domain of Information Technology and Computer Science. The BCA Examination Fees charges around INR 950, and the course fee structure for BCA at UOU costs approximately INR 15,000 per annum; hence for the entire course duration, fee expenses up to 45,000. Candidates who are interested in applying for BCA Course through distance learning must have passed in 10+2 Exam with the required aggregate score in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Math’s and Computer must be mandatory subjects)

University also offers BCA Lateral Entry through distance education. Candidates interested in applying for this course must have done a Diploma(Polytechnic) in Computer Science stream with a required aggregate score. The students' selection will be made based on merit score in the last qualifying examination.

Category	Fees
BCA Course fees	INR 45,000
BCA Examination fees	INR 950

B. Com in UOU

UOU offers a B.com course in bachelor’s degree through distance mode. Minimum Eligibility criteria to apply for B. Com course is candidates should have passed in 10+2 Examination with a required aggregate score in commerce stream. The course duration will be of three years. The university offers time flexibility for the course completion within 6 years. Uttarakhand Open University B.com fees structure costs approximate 5,000 each year; hence for the entire course duration fee expenses up to 15,000 and the examination fee also included it costs around INR 1050

Category	Fees
B.Com Course fees	INR 15,000
B.Com Examination fees	INR 1050

BBA in UOU

University offers Distance BBA Course in 4 Specializations, namely Banking, Sales & Marketing, Hardware, Networking, and Tele Communication Specializations. The Course duration is to two-three years, divided into six semesters. Students who have passed in 10+2 Examination in Commerce stream with required aggregate marks are eligible to apply for a distance course at Periyar University Distance learning. Final Selection will be based on merit score. Periyar Institute of Distance Education fees for BBA Course expenses around INR 2,000 annually; hence for the entire course duration fee ranges approximate INR 6,000, and the Examination fee charges INR 750

Category	Fees
BBA Course fees	INR 6,000
BBA Examination fees	INR 750

BTTM in UOU

UOU offers BTTM (Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management) for the duration of four years; however, candidates get time flexibility to complete the course within 8 years. To apply for BTTM Course, basic Eligibility criteria must have passed in the 10+2 examination in any stream with a required aggregate score to get eligible for admission. BTTM fee structure at UOC costs approximate 5,000 per annum; hence for complete four years of duration, fee expense up to 22,000 and the examination fee charges INR 600

Category	Fees
BTTM Course fees	INR 22,000
BTTM Examination fees	INR 600

MA in UOU

University offers a Master’s Degree MA (Masters of Arts) education program through distance learning in several disciplines, and the course duration is of two years. It aims to offer rigor opportunities in the sociological, psychological, and philosophical domains. Candidates seeking to apply for MA Course must have passed in bachelor’s degree BA with the required aggregate score from a recognized institute. Uttarakhand Open University fees structure for MA Course costs approximate 3,000 each annum hence for the entire course fee ranges around 6,000 and the examination fee expense up to INR 600

Specializations	Total Fees
Yoga Education	INR 6,000
Economics	INR 6,000
Hindi	INR 6,000
History	INR 6,000
English	INR 6,000
Political Science	INR 6,000
Sanskrit	INR 6,000
Public	INR 6,000
Urdu	INR 6,000
Administration	INR 6,000
Sociology	INR 6,000

M.Sc. in UOU

University offers Post Graduate course M.Sc. in 7 streams for the duration of two years through distance education mode, and students have an opportunity to complete the course within 6 years at their convenience. Basic Eligibility criteria to get admission for M.Sc. The course is candidates must have passed in bachelor’s degree B.Sc. in relevant specialization with a required aggregate score from any recognized university. M.Sc. Uttarakhand open university's fee structure costs approximately 12,000 each year; hence, for the complete two years, fee expenses up to 25,000 and the examination fee for M.Sc. Course charges INR 4600

Specializations	Total Fees
M.Sc. Chemistry	INR 25,000
M.Sc. Botany	INR 25,000
M.Sc. Physics	INR 25,000
M.Sc. Mathematics	INR 25,000
M.Sc. Zoology	INR 25,000
M.Sc. Geography	INR 25,000
M.Sc. Environmental	INR 25,000

MCA in UOU

Uttarakhand open university offers a Master’s degree MCA (Master of Computer Application) for the duration of three years. The Course curriculum is structured well, and the main emphasis on practical learning. The Concepts include computer fundamentals, PC software, Data Structure, Computer organization, Operating system, and networking. Distance Learning Course, MCA fee structure, costs approximately INR 22,000 for 1st year and for 2nd year it expenses around INR 21,000 and for 3rd year it costs INR 20,000 hence the total fee structure charges INR 64,000 and the examination fee charges INR 1100.

Students seeking to get admission for MCA Course must be eligible in a bachelor’s degree BCA with the required aggregate score (Physics, Chemistry, Math’s and Computer Science must be mandatory subjects). University also offers an MCA Lateral Entry Course for the duration of two years. Minimum Eligibility students should have passed in PG Diploma in Computer application or any IT relevant stream.

Category	Fees
MCA Course fees	INR 22,000
MCA Examination fees	INR 1100

M.Com in UOU

University offers a Master’s Degree M. Com (Master of Commerce) course through distance education for two years and can extend up to four years. Students who wish to apply for the M. Com program must be qualified in bachelor’s degree B. Com with required aggregate marks from any recognized institute. Students' selection criteria will be based on merit scores in the last qualifying examination. Distance course M. Com fee structure costs approximately INR 3,900 for 1st year, and 2nd-year students should pay around INR 3,750 hence for the complete course duration fee expenses up to INR 7,650, and the examination fee for M. Com charges INR 900.

Category	Fees
M.Com Course fees	INR 7,650
M.Com Examination fees	INR 900

MSW in UOU

UOU offers a postgraduate course MSW (Master of social work) for the duration of two years. Basic eligibility criteria to get admission for MSW program through distance learning, Candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized institute. The admissions are granted based on merit scores in the previous qualifying examination. UOU fee structure for MSW course costs approximately 11,000 for both 1st and 2nd year; hence, the completion of two years’ fee ranges around 23,000. Examination fee charges for MSW is INR 600

Category	Fees
MSW Course fees	INR 23,000
MSW Examination fees	INR 600

MTM in UOU

University offers Master of Tourism Management (MTM) through distance learning, and the duration, of course, is two years. Required Eligibility criteria to apply for M TM Course is candidates should have possessed bachelor’s degree with required aggregate score and selection criteria will be done based on merit score in qualifying examination. MTM fee structure costs approximately 12,400 for the overall course duration; hence for per annum, students should pay around INR 6,200, and the Examination fee charges INR 600.

Category	Fees
MTM Course fees	INR 12,400
MTM Examination fees	INR 600

Distance MBA in UOU

Uttarakhand open university offers the Distance MBA Course for two years, divided into four semesters, and also students can complete the course within 4 years of duration. It offers a Retail Management specialization in MBA. The distance MBA program's main objective is to offer learners conceptual knowledge and Depth theoretical knowledge to enhance students' managerial skills.

To get admission for distance, MBA Course candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any stream with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks from recognized universities and work experience. There will be a 5% relaxation in the aggregate score for them. Selection criteria will be done based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam, and the university itself will conduct the exam. Those who have already appeared for the MAT and CAT Entrance Exam need to appear for the university entrance exam.

Category	Fees
MBA 1st sem fees	INR 8000
1st sem Exam fees	INR 750
MBA 2nd sem fees	INR 7000
2nd sem exam fees	INR 750
MBA 3rd sem fees	INR 7000
3rd sem exam fees	INR 900
MBA 4th sem fees	INR 7000
4th sem exam fees	INR 450

PGDM in UOU

University offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) through distance learning courses mainly in two specializations such as Marketing Management and Human Resource Management. Required Eligibility criteria to apply for distance PGDM Course is candidates must have done bachelor’s in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category). The selection of the candidates will be made based on the university's entrance exam score. Candidates who have appeared for CAT & MAT Entrance Exam exempted from the university entrance exam.

Category	Fees
PGDM Course fees	INR 16,000
PGDM Examination fees	INR 450

Diploma in UOU

University offers Diploma Course in several streams. Candidates who have passed in 10+2 Examination are eligible to apply for Diploma Program at UOU, and the course duration is of 1 year. Uttarakhand open university fee structure for diploma course costs approximately INR 16,000.

Specializations	Total Fees
Yogic Science	INR 16,000
Value-added Products	INR 16,000
Commercial Horticulture	INR 16,000
Public Health and Community	INR 16,000
Yoga	INR 16,000
Tourism Studies	INR 16,000
Palit Jyotish	INR 16,000

PG Diploma in UOU

UOU offers Post Graduate Diploma through distance course in five specializations Required eligibility criteria to get admission for PG Diploma Course. Students should have been graduated with bachelor’s degrees with a needed aggregate score. The Duration of the course is 1 year.PG Diploma fees structure at UOU costs approximately 24,000 for the complete duration.

Specializations	Total Fees
Computer Applications	INR 24,000
Cyber Law	INR 24,000
Geoinformatics for earth sciences	INR 24,000
Cyber Security	INR 24,000
Natural Disaster Management	INR 24,000

Certification Courses in UOU

Uttarakhand open university offers certificate courses in various specializations through distance mode, and the course duration will be 6 months. Certification course fee costs around INR 6,600. Basic Eligibility Criteria to apply for this course is students must have passed in 10th or 10+2 Examination from a recognized board and the examination fee costs INR 600.

Certification Courses	Total Fees
Medical and Aromatic Plants	INR 6,600
Commercial Flower Production	INR 6,600
Organic Farming	INR 6,600
Herbal Beauty Care	INR 6,600
Computer Application	INR 6,600
Ayurvedic Masseur	INR 6,600
Naturopathy	INR 6,600
Office Management	INR 6,600
Technical Excellence	INR 6,600
Sanskrit	INR 6,600
Cyber Security	INR 6,600
Ayurvedic Food and Nutrition	INR 6,600

Uttarakhand Open University Application Process

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online and offline for the application form. For online mode, candidates should visit the official portal of UOU university and must fill up the application form properly and submit it by attaching relevant educational copies. Uttarakhand Open University application fee costs INR 250. In case of late submission, candidates should pay Rs 50 extra charge. Students applying for distance MBA courses and PGDM Courses must pay the entrance exam fee of INR 1000. For Offline Mode, candidates can collect prospects and application forms at study Centers by paying the required fees.

Uttarakhand Open University Study Centers

Uttarakhand Open University has established 300 study centers and 8 regional centers across the state to impart the best distance education to the working professionals and other aspired students through several modes of communication & technology for interactive learning. It especially arranges online classes, Video lectures, conferences, etc. Some of the study center regions are mentioned below.

• Dehradun Region
• Roorkee Region
• Bageshwar
• Pithoragarh
• Ranikhet Region
• Uttar Kashi
• Haldwani Region
• Pauri Region

Uttarakhand Open University FAQ’S

Q. What are the courses offered by Uttarkhand Open University?

Uttarakhand Open University offers BA, B. Com, BCA, B.Sc., BTTM, BBA at Under Graduate Level, MBA, MTM, MA, M.Sc., and MCA MSW, M. Com and it also offers Diploma, PG Diploma, and other certificate courses.

Q. Is the UOU, Nainital is approved to offer a Distance MBA Course?

Yes, Uttarkhand Open University is recognized under Distance Education Bureau and UGC to offer a distance MBA Program.

Q. Is any Entrance Exam is required to get admission for Distance MBA?

Candidates looking to get admission for the Distance MBA Course at UOU must appear for the University Entrance Exam. In case if candidates have already appeared for National Level entrance exam like CAT & MAT Entrance Exam no need to appear for the University entrance exam, and the fee for entrance exam charges INR 1000

Q. What do the UOU application fee costs?

Uttarakhand Open University application fee for all the courses costs INR 250

Q. Which are the documents must be provided during the application process

Students must provide passport-sized photos, Marks Sheets of the qualifying examination, Eligibility Documents, and other Educational relevant documents along with the application form.

Q. Is it worth Studying Distance Courses at Uttarkhand Open University?

Uttarakhand Open University is one of the familiar university which offers best distance education and effective learning methodology for aspired students and the working professionals