OSOU Fee Structure 2026: Course-Wise Fees and Payment Modes
OSOU’s annual programme fee for the February 2025 session was Rs. 7500/- per year, with additional one-time fees of Rs. 400/- for Certificate and Rs. 100/- for Alumni. Examination fees are Rs. 200/- per course. All fees must be paid online through the admission or examination portal.
Key facts
| Annual Programme Fee (Feb 2025 session) | Rs. 7500/- per year |
|---|---|
| Certificate Fee (one-time) | Rs. 400/- |
| Alumni Fee (one-time) | Rs. 100/- |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 200/- per course |
| Payment Mode | Online only for all fees |
| Last Date for August 2026 Admission | 7th October 2026 |
Annual Programme Fees
For the Academic Year 2024-25, session beginning from February 2025, the programme fee was Rs. 7500/- per year. OSOU has not published specific course-wise annual programme fees for the August 2026 session as of 02 October 2026.
One-Time Fees
The following one-time fees were applicable for the Academic Year 2024-25, session beginning from February 2025. OSOU has not published updated one-time fees for the August 2026 session as of 02 October 2026.
One-Time Fees (February 2025 Admission Session)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Certificate Fee | Rs. 400/- |
| Alumni Fee | Rs. 100/- |
Examination Fees
Examination fees are charged per course and must be paid at the time of submitting the examination form.
Examination Fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Exam Fees for each Course | Rs. 200/- |
Online Admission Fee Payment Process
Admission fees are payable online only. The application process involves five steps, with online payment being the fourth step. Before starting the online process, ensure you have the necessary documents and IDs ready.
- APAAR/ABC ID and DEB ID (mandatory as per UGC guidelines)
- Photograph (jpg, 500 × 600 px, max 200KB)
- Signature (jpg, 400 × 80 px, max 200KB)
- Scan copy of your Name in Odia (jpg, 400 × 80 px, max 200KB; English is acceptable if unable to write in Odia)
- Certificates of Educational Qualification (jpg or pdf, max 300KB)
- Category Certificate (for ST/SC/OBC Non-Creamy, if any) (jpg or pdf, max 300KB)
- PwD (Person with Disability) Certificate (if any) (jpg or pdf, max 300KB)
- If you are a first-time applicant, click on “NEW REGISTRATION” on the OSOU Online Admission Portal and fill in the required details. Provide your current email ID and cell phone number for communications.
- Login using your registered email ID and password.
- Click on “Proceed to Apply” to start the application process.
- Complete the “Personal Information” and “Academic Information” steps, clicking “Save & Continue” after each.
- In the “Document Upload” step, upload your photograph, signature, name in Odia (or English), and educational qualification certificates, along with any category or PwD certificates. Ensure documents meet the specified format and size requirements.
- Proceed to the “Online Payment” step and pay the programme fee online through any of the available payment gateways.
- In the “Edit or Submit Form” step, review your complete filled-in form. You can “Save as Draft” for later review or “Save & Submit” for final submission. After final submission, you cannot edit the form.
- After final submission, take a printout of your form using the “Print Application Form” option for your reference.
Online Examination Fee Payment Process
Examination fees must be paid online only. Ensure all courses for which you intend to appear are included in one submission.
- Login to the examination submission portal.
- Fill the exam form with utmost care and accuracy. No requests for changes to courses or examination centres will be entertained afterwards.
- Ensure that the exam form for all courses you wish to appear for is filled in one instance only.
- Review the summary of your filled examination form on screen before proceeding to payment.
- Make the payment through online mode only. Examination fees once paid are non-refundable and non-adjustable.
- Take a printout of the acknowledgement for future reference.
- If payment is deducted but no acknowledgement receipt is generated, wait for 48 working hours to check the status. If no status appears, resubmit the examination form. For a refund of the deducted amount, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Refund of Excess Exam Fee <Enrollment Number>”.
Important Dates for Fee-Related Activities
Keep track of the following key dates related to admissions and examination form submissions.
Key Dates for Admissions and Examination Form Submission
| Activity | Start Date | Last Date | Session/Batch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission | 19th June 2026 | 7th October 2026 | Academic Year 2026-27 (August 2026 session) |
| Exam Form Fill-up | 30th November 2025 | 10th December 2025 (11:00 PM) | Term End Examinations December 2025 (PG 1st Sem – February 2025 Admission Batch) |
| Exam Form Fill-up | 7th March 2026 | 16th March 2026 (10:00 PM) | Term End Examination June 2025 (UG, PG & Diploma programmes upto Admission Year 2022) |
Important OSOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| OSOU Online Admission Portal | onlineadmission.osou.ac.in/ |
| Register for OSOU admission | onlineadmission.osou.ac.in/user-registration.php |
| Student Login webportal | webportal.osou.ac.in/ |
Official documents (PDF)
- ADMISSION NOTICE PDF — Admission Notice 2026-27 August 2026
- 2nd Extension Notice PDF — 2nd Extension Notice for August 2026 Admission
- 3rd Extension Notice PDF — 3rd Extension Notice for Admission Session 2025-26/2026-27
Frequently asked questions
What is the annual programme fee for OSOU courses?
For the Academic Year 2024-25, session beginning from February 2025, the annual programme fee was Rs. 7500/- per year. OSOU has not published specific annual programme fees for the August 2026 session as of 02 October 2026.
Are there any one-time fees at OSOU?
Yes, for the February 2025 admission session, there was a one-time Certificate Fee of Rs. 400/- and an Alumni Fee of Rs. 100/-. OSOU has not published updated one-time fees for the August 2026 session as of 02 October 2026.
How much is the examination fee per course?
The examination fee is Rs. 200/- for each course. This fee must be paid separately when submitting the examination form.
What are the accepted payment modes for OSOU fees?
All admission and examination fees must be paid through online mode only, using the university’s designated payment gateways.
What is the last date to apply for admission for the August 2026 session?
The last date for admission for the Academic Year 2026-27, session beginning from August 2026, has been extended to 7th October 2026.
What documents are required for online admission?
You need your APAAR/ABC ID and DEB ID, a photograph, signature, scan copy of your name in Odia (or English), educational qualification certificates, and any relevant category or PwD certificates.
What should I do if my online payment is deducted but no acknowledgement is generated?
You should wait for 48 working hours to check the status of your examination form. If no status appears, resubmit the form and email [email protected] for a refund of the excess amount.
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 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
- New Registration onlineadmission.osou.ac.in/…/user-registration.php