B.A / B.Com - Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)

Credit System – B.A.

Course of Study Offered - B.A.

Course Code for Optionals (First, Second & Final Year)

Credit System – B.Com

1. Any candidate who has not passed Pre-university examination or 10+2 level examination will have to complete BPP.

2. 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.

3. The BPP examination will be conducted for 120 marks (100 marks for cognate subject and 20 marks for languages).

4. 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.

5. 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.

Grading System for B.A./B.Com. Programmes:

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) are eligible to apply for B.A/B.Com Degree Programme (no relaxation even for one day). 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 except Karnataka.

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:

1. Original SSLC/SSC marks card or Transfer Certificate showing Date of Birth

2. An extract from the Admission Register maintained in a school and certified by the Head of the Institution concerned

3. Birth certificate issued by Municipality or Local Bodies or any Government or Semi Government Institutions

4. Extract from the passport (attested copies)

5. 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.

Direct Admission to Second Year B.Com:
Candidates who have passed the Three year Diploma in Commercial or Secretarial Practice conducted by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka are eligible for admission to Second Year B.Com. directly. However, they have to pass language papers and Indian Constitution, Human Rights and Environmental Studies - (ICHRES) of First year B.Com.

Direct Admission to Final Year B.Com:
Candidates who have passed the Three Year Diploma in Business Administration conducted by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka are eligible for admission to Final Year B.Com. However, they have to pass Language papers and Indian Constitution, Human Rights and Environmental Studies - (ICHRES) and FCA of First and Second Year B.Com. before completing Final Year B.Com. Such students will have to compulsorily study and pass all the papers of Final B.Com., Examination.

Second or Final Year B.A./B.Com Direct admission (For other University Students):

1. Candidates seeking enrolment for Second or Final Year B.A / B.Com Programme shall pay the Tuition Fee not later than the Date announced in the particular Academic Year. Details of the payment of fee may be obtained from the respective study centers or from the University directly.

2. Candidates seeking admission directly to Second and Final B.A / B.Com will have to study ICHRES of 1st Year and Fundamentals of Computer Application of Second B.A / B.Com in addition to the subject in second and final year B.A respectively and pass the examination.

Candidates admitted to First Year B.A / B.Com Programme are eligible for promotion to Second Year even if she/ he fails or not appeared for any or all the papers of First Year. She / He is eligible for promotion to Final Year if she/he fails or not appeared for any or all the papers of First Year and Second Year.

Other Information:

1. 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).

2. 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.