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KSOU M.Sc at a glance
The M.Sc at KSOU is priced at ₹64,790 for the 2 years programme, squarely in the middle of what this degree costs online. The award is backed by UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited, so it is treated the same as the on-campus degree by employers and by universities you apply to later.
- Total fee
- ₹64,790
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree
- Duration
- 2 years
- Specialisations
- 0
Fees and eligibility last verified on 2026-08-14 against the university's official pages.
KSOU M.Sc: the questions people actually ask
The published total is ₹64,790 for the complete 2 years programme, which works out to about ₹32,670 a year. A registration fee of ₹500 applies separately. Verified against the university's own fee notification on 2026-08-14.
The standard duration is 2 years. Most Indian universities also allow a maximum period of roughly double that for learners who need to pause, so a working professional can stretch the programme without losing credits. Bachelor's degree
- Programme
- M.Sc
- University
- KSOU
- Level
- PG
- Duration
- 2 years
- Mode
- Distance
- Fee band
- Fee pending verification
- Specialisations
- 0
- Admissions
- Closed
Overview
M.Sc is listed by 1 university in the 2026-27 dataset. At Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, it runs for 2 years and is delivered Distance, with UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited backing the award.
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru lists the M.Sc as an open-university programme based out of Mysuru, Karnataka, on a campus established in 1996. KSOU delivers this as distance study over 2 years, built around self-paced material and scheduled examinations rather than a live class timetable. The award carries UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission, UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised, AICTE Approved programmes, NAAC NAAC accredited on record — the recognition line worth checking before any fee payment.
The published total for the full programme is ₹65K.
No branch-wise specialisation list is published for this programme at KSOU; the curriculum runs as a single track. No placement support is published against this programme in the KSOU record, so plan your job search independently of the university.
UGC
Recognised by the University Grants Commission
UGC-DEB
Distance Education Bureau recognised
AICTE
Approved programmes
NAAC
NAAC accredited
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Specialisations at a glance
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Specialisations
Elective tracks and their subjects
Data Science electives
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- NLP
- Data Mining
- Big Data Analytics
- Applied Statistics
Specialisation subjects are electives, not compulsory core papers. Availability varies by university.
Future of M.Sc in India in the Next 10 Years
Science postgraduate work in India is splitting into two tracks: research-heavy laboratory disciplines that need campus infrastructure, and computational or applied disciplines — mathematics, statistics, data science, environmental science, psychology — that transfer well to online delivery.
- Data-oriented specialisations dominating online M.Sc intakes
- Research methodology and statistics as core skills
- Applied science roles in health, environment and analytics
- PG degree required for teaching and research eligibility
- Laboratory-heavy branches remaining campus-first
An M.Sc degree can offer you the following:
- Entry into analyst, research associate and applied-science roles.
- A recognised PG qualification for teaching and PhD admission routes.
- Specialised depth in a subject rather than a general degree.
- Eligibility for government scientific and statistical service examinations.
- A route into data and research careers for science graduates already working.
Fee structure
Full Fee Payment
₹64,790
Total for the 2 years programme
Each Year Fee
₹32,670
Inclusive of all taxes
| Total programme fee | ₹65K |
|---|---|
| Per semester | Shared by the university on request |
| Per year | ₹33K |
| Registration fee | ₹500 |
| Examination fee | ₹2K |
| EMI from | Shared by the university on request |
Show the verified current-session total fee and, where published, separate tuition, examination, project, registration and other components. Never manufacture a total from incomplete components.
Figures are published only after verification against the university's own fee schedule — nothing on this page is estimated.
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Curriculum shown as the common Online M.Sc (Data Science/IT/related) course structure. The KSOU syllabus may vary — confirm the current structure with the university.
Indicative duration: 2 years / 4 semesters (verify university-specific programme)
Semester 1
- Statistics/Mathematical Foundations
- Programming for Data/Computing
- Database Systems
- Data Structures/Algorithms
- Research/Professional Skills
Semester 2
- Machine Learning/Advanced Computing
- Data Visualization
- Data Mining/Analytics
- Cloud/Distributed Computing
- Elective
Semester 3
- Advanced Analytics/Computing
- AI/ML elective
- Advanced Elective
- Research Methodology
- Project
Semester 4
- Advanced Electives
- Dissertation/Major Project
- Industry/Capstone
Sample degree
The degree awarded by Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru is recognised by the relevant regulatory bodies and makes no mention of the learning mode, so it is accepted for every career and higher-study route.
UGC-DEB entitled
The degree is valid for government, private and overseas jobs as well as higher studies.
Digitally verifiable
Carries QR / online verification so employers can authenticate it instantly.
Officially stamped
Issued with the university seal and signatures — identical to the on-campus degree.
Eligibility
Required documents
The official document checklist for this programme is not published yet. Confirm it on the university admission portal before applying.
Admission process
KSOU M.Sc admission
University admission process
Admission to this programme follows KSOU's standard online admission process. Programme-level eligibility still applies.
- Intake
- July 2026
- Application mode
- online for online programmes
- Admission cycles
- Current 2026-27 July cycle notifications are published by KSOU; programme-specific cycles may vary.
- Entrance requirement
- Programme-specific; regular online/ODL programmes generally follow eligibility-based admission, while certain programmes such as B.Ed/PhD may have separate selection requirements.
How to apply
- 1
Apply through the official KSOU admission/online programme portal.
- 2
Complete online application.
- 3
Upload required documents.
- 4
Pay prescribed fees online.
- 5
Complete document verification where required.
- 6
Receive admission/learner confirmation.
Examination pattern
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KSOU M.Sc examination pattern
University-level examination pattern
- Examination mode
- programme dependent
- Assessment structure
- Semester/year-end university examinations under KSOU examination notifications; examination fee and procedure are programme-specific.
Use the programme prospectus and latest examination notification for exact marks and mode.
Placement support
Placement support at KSOU
Placement assistance
Access to a job board or referrals, where the university operates one for online learners.
Resume support
Guidance on positioning experience and coursework for target roles.
Mock interviews
Practice interviews and feedback, where offered.
Career counselling
One-to-one guidance on role and specialisation choices.
Industry sessions
Guest lectures, webinars and networking events.
Internship support
Assistance for learners without work experience, where the university runs it.
Placement assistance is not the same as guaranteed placement. Ask KSOU in writing what its career service actually includes for online learners.
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
Career opportunities
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
KSOU M.Sc career opportunities
University career support
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available. Check KSOU's current scholarship policy before applying.
KSOU M.Sc scholarships
University scholarship
These are KSOU scholarship categories. Applicability to this programme depends on the current scholarship notice.
BPL women tuition concession
University scholarshipCurrent KSOU prospectus material provides a tuition-fee concession for eligible women candidates under the BPL category, with documentary requirements; the exact percentage varies by prospectus cycle.
Mukta Sanjeevini Scholarship
University scholarshipFor economically weaker students in specified programmes, with income, merit, age and other conditions stated in the applicable prospectus.
Minority fee-payment scheme
University scholarshipCurrent KSOU notices describe government minority-welfare fee-payment support for eligible minority students.
Learning experience
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Online programmes are delivered through a learning management system with recorded lectures, reading material, assignments and assessment. The exact mix of live sessions, recorded content, mentoring and doubt-clearing support offered by KSOU for this programme is published only where the university documents it.
Learner-support features change by admission cycle. Verify the current LMS access, live-class schedule and support channels on the official programme page before you enrol.
Who should choose it
Who should choose it
- • You meet the published eligibility: Bachelor's degree
- • A 2 years study commitment fits your work schedule.
- • You want the M.Sc exactly as delivered by KSOU, and the published curriculum matches your goal.
- • The verified fee for this programme fits your budget.
Who should reconsider
- • You need on-campus lab, studio or clinical work.
- • You need a specialisation this programme does not officially publish.
- • You are relying on a guaranteed placement — no university guarantees one.
Explain who the programme may suit and who should reconsider based on verified eligibility, curriculum, assessment, flexibility and cost.
Choose KSOU for this course if
- • You would rather hold a government/open-university degree than a privately priced online programme.
- • Your employer or PSU application asks for AICTE recognition on a technical programme.
Look elsewhere if
- • You are enrolling primarily for placement assistance — none is published for this programme.
- • You expect live online classes; this record is distance-mode study.
- • You need a specific specialisation on the final marksheet.
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Frequently asked questions
The M.Sc at KSOU sits in the Fee pending verification band across the full 2 years programme. The exact figure is confirmed against the university's official fee page before publication.
Bachelor's degree
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru holds UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited, so the degree carries the same recognition as the equivalent on-campus programme.
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