Uttarakhand Open University: Courses, Fees, Admission, Ranking

Nainital, India


Uttarakhand Open University - [UOU] ,Nainital ,Uttarakhand

Overview

Latest Updates

  • The last date to correct ABC ID and DEB ID in the admission form was November 22, 2024. 
  • The admission deadline for the July 2024 academic session was extended to October 10, 2024. 
  • Applicants who have completed document verification but have not yet filled out the online admission form for MBA admissions were instructed to do so by November 12, 2024. 

Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) was established in 2005 and is a public university located in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) .

UOU provides an extensive selection of courses spanning disciplines like B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education), BTTM (Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management), MCA , MSW. It provides Diploma and certification programs in Cyber Security, Journalism and Disaster Management and catering to varied academic interests. The UOU admission process is primarily based on merit, with specific programs requiring entrance tests. To be eligible, applicants need to have completed 10+2 with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a board recognized by the government or relevant authorities. UOU has a consistent placement record, with students securing jobs in reputed companies., and the average salary packages range from ₹2.5 LPA to ₹5 LPA, with top packages exceeding ₹10 LPA in select fields.

 

Uttarakhand Open University: Quick Highlights  

Particulars

Details

Top Recruiters

  • Emotion Digital
  • Dell
  • Wipro
  • Ankur Paints
  • Marriot Group

 

University Type

Public/Government

Entrance Exams

UOU Entrance Test, Merit-based selection 

Ranking

·   Recognized by UGC

·   NAAC Accreditation (Grade B) INDIA TODAY (Arts and Science) Ranked 72

Year of Establishment

2005

Popular Courses

UG, PG, MBA, B.Ed, M.Ed, Diploma Courses

Hostel Facilities

Available for both Girls and Boys

Application mode

Online


Uttarakhand Open University Ranking:

Uttarakhand Open University has been evaluated by various national ranking organizations, such as the NIRF, Outlook and India Today and it is also given NAAC accreditation reflecting its performance across different categories. The rankings are summarized in the table below for reference.

Organization

Category

Ranking

NIRF 2O24

Open Universities

45

Outlook

Best Universities

70

India Today

Universities

75

India Today

Arts and Science

80

NAAC

Overall

B+

Uttarakhand Open University - [UOU] ,Nainital ,Uttarakhand

Programs

University Open University Courses consist of a variety of undergraduate, post-graduate, BBA, MBA, B.Ed, MCA etc. each varying from 3 years to 4 years , tuition fees , Duration and eligibility criteria is also mentioned  in various specializations.

Courses

Tution Fees (₹)

Duration

Eligibility criteria

BBA

10,000 – 30,000

3 years

10+2(50%)

B. Com

10,000 – 30,000

3 years

10+2(50%)

BCA

17,400 (1st Year)

3 years

10+2(50%)

MBA

22,750 (1st Year)

2 years

Graduation (50%)

M.Com

10,000 – 30,000

2 years

Graduation (50%)

B.Ed

20,000 – 40,000

2 years

Graduation (50%)

M.Sc

15,000 – 40,000

2 years

Graduation (50%)

MCA

  40,000

3 years

BCA or eq.  degree

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Uttarakhand Open University - [UOU] ,Nainital ,Uttarakhand

Admissions

University Open University Admission to various courses depending on the merit of entrance exams which consists of the UOU Entrance Test for courses like MBA, and the other UG (BBA, B.Com, and BCA) courses does not require any entrance exams  Here are the details and eligibility to various programs offered by the college:


Courses

No of Courses

Duration

Eligibility

Entrance Exam

BBA

1

3 years

10+2(50%)

No entrance reqd.

B.Com

1

3 years

10+2(50%)

No entrance reqd.

BCA

1

3 years

10+2(50%)

No entrance reqd.

MBA

1

2 years

Graduation (50%)

UOU Entrance Test

M.Com

1

2 years

Graduation (50%)

No entrance reqd.

B.Ed

1

2 years

Graduation (50%)

UOU Entrance Test

 

Uttarakhand Open University Important dates:

Uttarakhand Open University admission and registration for MBA, MCA , B.Ed. etc expected to be held on Feb’25. The important dates, both upcoming and expected are given as follows:

Event

Date

MBA, MCA, B.Ed. (ODL) and B.Ed. (Special)

09 FEB’25- 10 FEB’25

BNYS Admission Exam

04 MAY’25

Admit Card Release for BNYS

01 MAY’25

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

17

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

36

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

10

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

43

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

35

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

4

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

4

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

The entrance exams are conducted to assess the eligibility of candidates for various programs such as MBA, MCA, B.Ed, BNYS, and LLM. Successful candidates are granted admission to these programs.

The entrance exams for MBA, MCA, and B.Ed (ODL) are scheduled to be held on 09 FEB’24 - 10 FEB’24.

Uttarakhand Open University - [UOU] ,Nainital ,Uttarakhand

Placements

Uttarakhand Open University Placements has been making strides in providing placement opportunities for its eligible students. The university has a placement rate of approximately 70% annually, with students securing positions in various sectors. The average salary package offered to graduates ranges from ₹2.5 LPA to ₹5 LPA, while the highest packages have reached ₹10 LPA, particularly for students from technical and management programs.


Particulars

Details

Placement Rate

70%

Highest Package

10 LPA+

Average Package

2.5 LPA - 5 LPA

Placement support

Training, workshop, Internship

Uttarakhand Open University - [UOU] ,Nainital ,Uttarakhand

Infrastructure

Uttarakhand Open University Hostel Facilities

It  provides hostel facilities for its students, with separate accommodations for male and female students , with different types of accommodation such as single room, double room etc . The following are the fee details for the hostels for a duration of 12 months:

Details

Fees

Hostel for Male & Female

65,000/-

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

 Uttarakhand Open University was established in 2005.

The university offers a variety of programs, including B.A., B. Com, B.Sc., MBA, M.A., M. Com, M.Sc., and various diploma and certificate courses.

Students can apply online through the university's official website. Admission is based on merit and entrance exams for specific programs.

The university has a placement rate of approximately 70%, with the highest package reaching ₹10 LPA and an average package of ₹2.5 LPA to ₹5 LPA.