Vice -Chairman of Sharanapp V. Hals on Friday addressed a press conference in Mysuro. | Photo Credit: Ma Sriram
Karnataka State Open University (Ksou), Mysuru, has made progress in financial sustainability, academic and infrastructure development in the last four years.
Vice -Chairman SharanAppa V. Hals told reporters on Friday that the university currently has more than 1.5 lakh students enrolled in various courses. The entry in the January cycle, which used to be around 5,000 to 6,000, has increased to more than 18,000 in the last few years.
The university managed to ensure a refund of income tax over 10 GBP Crore. Together with collections in admission fees, she has generated more than 150 crore crore over the past three years, increasing her corpus fund.
Mr. Halse shared details of the university’s successes during his time from November 2022 to June 2025 at a press conference. University officials were also present.
In an effort to assist the regional expansion, the state government approved funds in the total development of 22.5 GBP for KSU: 10 GBP Crore for the new regional center in Haj Bhavan for support of minority students, £ 9.5 crore for the development of the Kalyana Karnataka (Bellary Region) and 3 Crore for the new Bidar Center.
The Vice -President said she introduced new science programs, land science, science science, and the development of the Skills (CFS) in cooperation with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to emphasize nine main technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, design and design and design and design Semikonductor, and swallows.
He said that he received over 20 acres of land without costs through involvement in the district administrations to establish new study centers.
So far, it has ensured approval from UGC-DEB for 47 courses that are considered to be the highest number of approval for any open university in India. It has also obtained UGC recognition for 10 fully online courses to expand its range and ensure flexibility in learning.
Published – 1 August 2025 20:47
