Uttarakhand Open University

Uttarakhand Open University [UOU], Uttarakhand was established in the year 2005 by an Act of State Legislature. It promotes the dissemination of learning and knowledge through the medium of Open and Distance Learning (ODL). The vision of the University is to provide growth through quality higher education in the state of Uttarakhand.

UOU Nainital offers its programs through 300+ Study Centres established at different locations under eight Regional Centres at Dehradun, Roorkee, Uttarkashi, Dwarahat, Bageshwar, Pauri, Haldwani, and Pithoragarh. The University has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with several leading research institutions, companies, and professional bodies for the benefit of the students.

Through its diversity of syllabus, the University has left its own impression of creating a productive educational environment. UOU offers world-class educational programs in major disciplines such as Political Science, Economics, and Public Administration. Over 300+ study centers are established under the aegis of the University. Apart from its traditional programs, UOU Nainital offers exquisite programs in advanced disciplines such as Agriculture, Rural Health, as well as Computer Sciences.

Uttarakhand Open University Quicklinks:

• UOU Schools
• UOU Courses
• UOU Infrastructural Facilities
• UOU Eligibility
• UOU Admission

Uttarakhand Open University School:

Listed below are the schools and different departments covered in Uttarakhand Open University, Nainital.

1. School of Social Sciences
2. School of Agriculture
3. School of Rural Health Sciences
4. School of Humanities
5. School of Vocational Studies
6. School of Journalism and Media Studies
7. School of Management Studies and Commerce
8. School of Library and Information Sciences
9. School of Law
10. School of Tourism and Hotel Management.

Uttarakhand Open University Courses:

UOU Nainital offers PG and UG level courses through various departments in the university. Find the list of courses and specializations offered by UOU below in the table.

Uttarakhand Open University Infrastructural Facilities:

To cater to the needs of the students and the faculty, Uttarakhand Open University provides a large number of facilities:

• Placement Cell
• Laboratories
• Classrooms
• Study Material

Uttarakhand Open University Eligibility Criteria:

Find below the minimum eligibility criteria for UOU courses. 

Uttarakhand Open University Admission:

Students seeking higher education in distance learning mode can opt from different courses offered at UOU Haldwani. The University offers courses in BA, BBA, BSc, B.Com, BCA, etc., at UG level and MA, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, and M.Com at PG level. The University also offers Ph.D. in various specializations at the doctorate level.

• UOU Applications are invited for admission 2 times a year during Summer Session and Winter Session.
• Admission applications for one session are not valid for the other session.
• The candidates applying for UG and PG programs can apply in either online or offline mode.
• Admission is carried out based on first-cum-first-serve basis.
• UOU MBA admission requires students to sit for the CAT or MAT exam.