Odisha State Open University (OSOU)

The Odisha State Open University (OSOU) established in 2015 was opened with the purpose to provide quality higher education to students from all backgrounds especially the underprivileged ones at an affordable cost. With the help of distance education mode, the University focuses on research, education and training. The students who are already enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate courses are offered add on courses as well. All Norms and Regulations prescribed by statutory bodies like UGC, AICTE, NCTE, NCI, BCI, DEB, and MCI etc. shall be strictly followed in offering academic programmes by the Odisha State Open University.

Vision of Odisha State Open University

To strive for excellence in the field of Higher Education by using latest methods & technologies;
To provide best quality materials supplemented by training, workshop, hands-on practices, contact programmes, using audio-video resourses available through OER & MOOCS;
To give emphasis on Skill based vocational courses for promoting the employment opportunities
To collaborate with the best Universities/Institutes/Centres of Excellence for advancement of knowledge and skills;
To make full use of educational technologies
To adopt the best practices available in the field;
To promote innovation in teaching, learning, training and research;
To establish centres of excellence in different fields following Open & Distance Learning.

Mission of Odisha State Open University

To provide quality education at affordable costs;
To reach out to people leaving in rural/remote locations in the State;
To create awareness among the people of the State about their rights & duties and to adopt scientific methods for socio-economic growth;
To collaborate with all Government Departments/ State Resource Centres/NGOs in all our endeavours to reach the unreached.