Odisha State Open University

Odisha State Open University (OSOU) is a distance learning state university[1] located in Sambalpur, Odisha, India. The university is established by an Act of the Odisha State Legislature in 2015. The University has jurisdiction over the entire State of Odisha.

Odisha State Open University
OSOU Official Seal
TypePublic
Established2015
ChancellorGovernor of Odisha
Vice-ChancellorSrikant Mohapatra
Location
Sambalpur
,
Odisha
,
India
WebsiteOSOU Website

Schools
  • School of Social Science & Humanities(English, Hindi, Odia, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Public Administration, Rural Development, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Policy)
  • School of Science & Technology
  • School of Education (Continuing and Extension)
  • School of Teachers Training
  • School of Business and Management Studies(Commerce, Management)
  • School of Health Care Sciences(Geriatric Care)
  • School of Computer and Information Sciences(Computer Science)
  • School of Agriculture

Study Centres

OSOU has established 52 Study Centres at Sambalpur, Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Rourkela, Jeypore, Koraput, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Paralakhamundi, Malkangiri, Bolangir, Bargarh, Bhawanipatna, Athagarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Pallahara, Puri, Kendrapara, Khurda, Keonjhar, Koraput, Nabrangpur, Rourkela, Jharsuguda, Debgarh, Baripada, Nayagarh, Rayagada and Sonpur. Learners are attached to these centres for academic support through trained counsellors and tutors.

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References
  1. "List of State Universities as on 29.06.2017" (PDF). University Grants Commission. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
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