Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University Overview (KKHSOU)

Founded: Established by the Assam government under the KKHSOU Act in 2005; started operations around 2006.

Location: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati, Assam

Type: Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system- so students don’t need to attend regular classes.

Academic Programmes & Research: Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, Certificate courses.

Courses Offered by KKHSOU

1. Undergraduate Courses (UG)

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) — major & pass courses in subjects like Assamese, English, Education, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Sanskrit, etc.
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

2. Postgraduate Courses (PG)

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) in various subjects: Assamese, Education, English, Political Science, Sociology, History, Journalism & Mass Communication, Philosophy etc.
  • Master of Commerce (M.Com)
  • Master in Social Work (MSW)
  • Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc IT)
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration) (recognized by UGC & AICTE) offered through certain study centre(s)

3. Diploma & Postgraduate Diploma Courses

  • Computer Application (PGDCA)
  • Business Management (PGDBM)
  • Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
  • Broadcast Journalism (PGDBJ)
  • Mass Communication / Journalism & Mass Communication etc.

4. Certificate Programmes  (Short-term certificate courses)

  • Applied Data Analysis (ADA)
  • Japanese Language & Culture
  • Nursery Management, Early Childhood Education, etc.