Bachelor of Arts (B.A)/Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) :
Eligibility for Admisison:
Admission to B.A / B.Com Degree Programme is made under two Regulations:
Regulation – B.A/B.Com:
For candidates seeking admission under this regulation no educational qualification is prescribed. Those who have completed 18 Years of Age on 1st July 2010 (those born on or before 30.06.1992) All eligible candidates will be admitted to First Year of the respective Programmes. The duration of Programme is THREE YEARS.
This programme is open to candidates seeking admission in any state of India.
Note:Candidates seeking admission under Regulation I shall also study B.P.P. (Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme) before appearing for the First year B.A/B.Com Examinations conducted by the University. They shall also pay an additional fee (for B.P.P Course Material) of Rs.500.00 along with First year B.A/B.Com Tuition Fee.
Proof of Age:
- Original SSLC/SSC marks card or Transfer Certificate showing Date of Birth
- An extract from the Admission Register maintained in a school and certified by the Head of the Institution concerned
- Birth certificate issued by Municipality or Local Bodies or any Government or Semi Government Institutions
- Extract from the passport (attested copies)
- Horoscope and Affidavit are not acceptable.
Regulation – II B.A:
Admission to the First Year of Three Year B.A. Degree Programme is open to candidates who have passed :
- The Two Year Pre-University Examiniation conducted by the Pre-University Education Board in Karnataka State
or
- Any other examination considered as equivalent there to:
Candidates from other states who have successfully completed 12 years of schooling (either 10+2 or 11+1 or Higher Secondary Examination – 12 Years of schooling excluding Nursery education)
or
Pre University Examination in Vocational Courses conducted by the Department of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka.
Regulation – II B.Com:
- Admission to the First Year of the Three-Year B.Com Degree Programme is open to candidates who have passed the Two Year Pre-University Examination conducted by the Board of Pre-University Education in Karnataka State;
or
- Any other examination considered as equivalent there to:
Candidates from other states who have successfully completed 12 years of schooling (either 10+2 or 11+1 or Higher Secondary Examination – 12 Years of schooling excluding Nursery education)
or
Pre University Examination in Vocational Courses conducted by the Department of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka.
Other Information:
- The maximum duration for the completion of B.A/B.Com Programme shall not exceed two times the duration (Six years) of the particular Programme, from the date of admission to the Programme (including the year of admission).
- Candidates who discontinue their studies for more than four academic years after joining a Programme shall have to seek fresh admission.
Duration of Programme:
The minimum duration of B.A./B.Com. Programme is Three Years and maximum duration is Six Years from the Year of Admission. The Candidates who do not complete the Programme within Six Years will have to seek fresh admission.
Bachelors Preparatory Programme (BPP) Additional Details :
- Any candidate who has not passed Pre-university examination or 10+2 level examination will have to complete BPP.
- BPP examination will be held on the last day of BA / B.Com Apr 2012 Examination at different Examination Centres. There is no supplementary BPP Examination.
- The BPP examination will be conducted for 120 marks (100 marks for cognate subject and 20 marks for languages).
- Study materials in English and Kannada medium will be handed over to students at the time of admission at the KSOU headquarters. For others it will be sent by post. Students opting for B.Com degree programme will get materials in English medium only.
- For repeaters : Students have to pay Rs.100/- as Exam Fee in addition to regular exam fee.
Classification of Successful Candidates:
University will declare results both in Grade and Class.