OSOU Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility and Fees
Admission for the Odisha State Open University (OSOU) August 2026 session is open until 07 October 2026. OSOU offers 4-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) programmes and 2-year Master’s degree programmes across multiple disciplines. Applications must be completed online through the admission portal after creating a UGC DEB ID and ABC ID.
Key facts
| August 2026 Session Last Date | 07 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Online |
| BA (Hons) Duration | 4 Years (Min) / 7 Years (Max) |
| PG Degree Duration | 2 Years (Min) / 4 Years (Max) |
| Term-End Exam Fee | Rs. 200 per course |
August 2026 Admission Schedule and Session Dates
Online admission for the Academic Year 2026-27 (session beginning August 2026) started on 19 June 2026. As announced in the OSOU August 2026 admission extension notice, the last date for submitting online applications has been extended to 07 October 2026.
Earlier in the academic calendar, admission for the January 2026 session opened on 16 January 2026 and closed on 06 March 2026 following an extension, as documented in the January 2026 session notice.
Programmes Offered and Duration
OSOU has not published specific minimum mark or percentage eligibility requirements for individual programmes on its online admission portal as of 02 October 2026.
OSOU Degree Programmes List and Duration
| Programme Name | Code | Medium | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics | BAEC | English | 4 Years | 7 Years |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English | BAEG | English | 4 Years | 7 Years |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hindi | BAHD | Hindi | 4 Years | 7 Years |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History | BAHI | English | 4 Years | 7 Years |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Odia | BAOD | Odia | 4 Years | 7 Years |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science | BAPS | English | 4 Years | 7 Years |
| Master of Arts (Economics) | MAEC | English | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts (English) | MAEG | English | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts (Hindi) | MAHD | Hindi | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts (History) | MAHI | English | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts (Odia) | MAOD | Odia | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts (Public Administration) | MAPA | English | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts (Political Science) | MAPS | English | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts in Rural Development | MARD | English | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts (Sanskrit) | MASK | Sanskrit | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts (Sociology) | MASO | English | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Business Administration (Disaster Management) | MBA-DM | English | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Commerce | MCOM | English | 2 Years | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) | MJMC | English | 2 Years | 4 Years |
Online Application Procedure and Requirements
Before beginning application entry on the OSOU online admission portal, applicants must create their ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credits) and DEB ID on the UGC-DEB student portal. Hard copies of the application form are not required to be sent to OSOU.
- Photograph: JPG format, dimension 500 x 600 px, maximum size 200KB.
- Signature: JPG format, dimension 400 x 80 px, maximum size 200KB.
- Name in Odia: JPG format, dimension 400 x 80 px, maximum size 200KB (may upload in English if unable to write in Odia).
- Educational Qualification Certificates: JPG or PDF format, maximum size 300KB.
- Category or PwD Certificates (if applicable): JPG or PDF format, maximum size 300KB.
- Open the OSOU application portal and click on ‘NEW REGISTRATION’ to register using a current email address and cell phone number.
- Log in using the registered Email ID and password, then click on ‘Proceed to Apply’.
- Complete Step 1 (Personal Information) and click ‘Save & Continue’.
- Complete Step 2 (Academic Information) and enter qualifying academic details.
- Complete Step 3 (Document Upload) by uploading scanned images of photo, signature, Odia name, and qualification/category certificates.
- Complete Step 4 (Online Payment) by paying the programme fee online via available payment gateways.
- Complete Step 5 (Edit or Submit) by reviewing all details. Click ‘Save as Draft’ if review is required later, or ‘Save & Submit’ for final submission.
- Click ‘Print Application Form’ after final submission to print a copy for personal reference.
Fee Structure and Examination Charges
OSOU has not published separate programme-wise fee breakdowns for all 2026-27 academic year courses on its website as of 02 October 2026.
- Programme Fee: Rs. 7,500 per year (for PG programmes under the 2024-25 framework).
- One-time Certificate Fee: Rs. 400.
- One-time Alumni Fee: Rs. 100.
- Examination Fee: Rs. 200 per course, payable online when submitting the Term End Examination form.
Important OSOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| apply online for OSOU 2026 admission | onlineadmission.osou.ac.in/ |
| read August 2026 admission extension notice | osou.ac.in/news.php?item=admission-academic-year-2026-27-s |
| view January 2026 admission details | osou.ac.in/news.php?item=admission-open-for-academic-sessi |
| view list of programmes offered | osou.ac.in/programmes.php |
| access student webportal login | webportal.osou.ac.in/ |
Official documents (PDF)
- ADMISSION NOTICE PDF — Official admission notice for August 2026 session
- 2nd Extension Notice PDF — Second extension notice for August 2026 admission
- 3rd Extension Notice PDF — Third extension notice extending admission to 07 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for OSOU admission in the August 2026 session?
The last date of admission for the Academic Year 2026-27 session beginning August 2026 is extended to 07 October 2026.
Are ABC ID and DEB ID mandatory for OSOU online registration?
Yes. As per UGC guidelines, applicants must create an Academic Bank of Credit ID (ABC ID) and a DEB ID before submitting the OSOU online application form.
Do I need to send physical copies of my application form to OSOU?
No. Applicants only need to print a copy of the submitted application form for their own reference and do not need to send hard copies to OSOU.
What is the fee charged for Term End Examinations at OSOU?
The examination fee is Rs. 200 per course, which must be paid online during the submission of the Term End Examination form.
Can a student pursue two academic programmes simultaneously at OSOU?
Yes. A student can pursue two academic programmes: one in full-time physical mode and another in ODL/Online mode, or up to two ODL/Online programmes simultaneously as per UGC guidelines.
Sources
Written from the official OSOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- Admission Online Admission 2026-27 onlineadmission.osou.ac.in
- Last Date of Admission Extended for Academic Year 2026-27 Session… osou.ac.in/…/news.php
- Extension of Last Date of Admission for Session January 2026 osou.ac.in/…/news.php
- Extension of Last Date of Submission of Form for Term… osou.ac.in/…/news.php
- Admission Open for Academic Year 2024-25, Session begining from Febraury,… osou.ac.in/…/news.php
- Notice: Submission of Form for Term End Examination June 2025… osou.ac.in/…/news.php