Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is a distance learning university located in Mysuru, in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was founded in 1996 and operates with a focus on providing higher education through the open and distance learning mode.
The university is part of the broader system of state open universities in India, which were established to widen access to higher education for learners who may not be able to pursue conventional, full-time programmes. Being situated in Mysuru, a city with a long-standing association with educational and cultural institutions in Karnataka, KSOU caters primarily to students seeking flexible modes of study.
As an open university, KSOU's distance learning model is intended to support a diverse student body, including working professionals and learners from varied geographical and socio-economic backgrounds across the state.
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on Karnataka State Open University.