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The online program offered by our university provides a convenient and flexible approach to
higher education. Designed to cater to the needs of modern learners, the online program
offers a wide range of courses and degree programs that can be accessed from anywhere in
the world. Through our robust online platform, students can engage in interactive learning
experiences, access course materials, and participate in discussions with fellow students and
professors. The online program embraces cutting-edge technology to deliver high- quality
education, combining multimedia resources, and collaborative tools to enhance the learning
experience. With a team of dedicated online instructors, our university ensures that students
receive personalized support and guidance throughout their online journey. Whether pursuing
a degree, gaining new skills, or advancing their careers, our online program empowers
students to achieve their educational goals while maintaining the flexibility they need to
balance their studies with other commitments.
Vision:
To be one among the top five Open Universities in India by providing quality higher
education with emphasis on learners’ transformation through multidisciplinary, relevant,
accessible and affordable academic programs, that equip the learners to face the emerging
personal and societal challenges.
Mission:
KSOU, as an outstanding Institution of academic excellence, to achieve the above vision in a
decade aims:
• To foster the open and distance learning environment that promotes excellence in teaching,
research, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship;
• To facilitate, strengthen and expand the network of Regional Centres and Learner Support
Centres for providing equitable, flexible, accessible, and effective learning opportunities to
contribute to national gross enrolment ratio.
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• To contribute to the national development by producing competitive workforce with
requisite domain knowledge, skill, aptitude, competency and confidence with outstanding
academic portfolios.
• To inculcate, ethics and values in life, care for conservation of natural resources and
protection of environment, culture, constitutional commitments for promoting the inclusive
development for social wellbeing.
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Vice Chancellor’s Message
In today's dynamic world, where the boundaries of traditional learning are continually
evolving, we recognize the need to adapt and embrace new methods of education delivery.
The introduction of online courses reflects our dedication to fostering a modern and
inclusive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of our students, whether
they are pursuing higher education for the first time, seeking to upskill, or aiming to
balance their studies with other commitments.
Our online courses will adhere to the same standards of excellence that define our
traditional classes, and the same level of support and guidance from faculty and staff will be
available to all online learners.
I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all the students of KSOU as you embark on this
transformative journey. Embrace the challenges, seize the opportunities, and let the pursuit
of knowledge be the beacon that guides you towards a bright and promising future.
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Registrar’s Message
In a world that is rapidly evolving, it is crucial for us to adapt and innovate, and
these online courses are a testament to our dedication to your academic and personal
growth.
Just like our traditional classes, these online courses are crafted by our esteemed
faculty who are experts in their fields. You can expect the same academic rigor and
excellence. You can Study at a time and place that suits you. Our online platform allows
you to access course materials and engage in discussions whenever it's most convenient for
you.
Our dedicated support team is available to address your queries and concerns,
making sure you have a smooth and enriching learning journey.
I invite you to embrace this new chapter in education with us. Our Online Courses
are not just about acquiring knowledge – they are about empowering yourself to thrive in
a rapidly changing world. Together, we can make the most of this digital age of learning.
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Highlights of the University
Approved by AICTE
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Programmes Offered
Under graduate
Post graduate
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Fee Structure
Admission fee:
Sl Programme Year Processing Registration Library Alumni Tuition Total Foreign
No fee fee Fee Fee fee Fee Students
1 B.A I 1000 1000 500 500 7000 10000 Indian
II 1000 500 8500 10000 Fee+250
III 1000 500 8500 10000 USD
Note:
1. The conversion rate taken into consideration for the fee remittance, i.e (USD vs INR)
is as per the first working day of the month of Reserve Bank of India.
2. Change of Name / Re-enrollment Fee/ Study Centre (Whichever is applicable)- Rs.
1000
3. Study certificate for NRI students/ Tibetian candidates studied in Karnataka minimum
period of 5 years/ eligibility Fee for students residing/ studied outside Karnataka/
Re-enrollment Fee after two years break/ Bonafide certificate (Whichever is
applicable)- Rs. 2000
4. MPP for level-1 Fees- Rs. 1000
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Admission Process at Glance
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lowercase letter, one number, one special characters (!$%&**-:;<+>?.
4. After completing your application form, upload clear colored scanned documents.
6. After processing fee payment, your application is forwarded to the KSOU verification
department.
7. After verification you will get email confirmation for the further admission process.
8. After successful admission, students will be able to login to the LMS Application
using their mobile number provided during admission.
Documents to be uploaded
1. Upload 10th or equivalent Marks card.
3. Upload final year Class declared Marks card and Convocation certification (for PG
Programmes).
4. Upload Adhar Card for Indian national and Passport for foreign nationals.
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Undergraduate Programmes
Bachelor of Arts
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 110
Eligibility:
Candidates who have passed the Two Year Pre-University examination conducted by the Pre-
University Education Board in Karnataka State;
or
or
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
Medium of Instruction:
Medium of instruction followed for B.A., Degree Course is either in Kannada or English. The
study material will be available both in Kannada and English language. Students can answer
examination either in Kannada or in English.
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B.A. - Second year
Group I 1 Courses II Language 1 & 2 each 4 Credits 8 Credits
Group II 2 Fundamentals of Computer Application (FCA) 6 Credits
Group III 3 Courses II Optional 1,2 & 3 each 6 Credits 18 Credits
32 Credits
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2 BEC-22 Money, Banking and Public Economics
3 BEC-33 International Trade and Finance
BEC-34 Indian Economy
BEC-35 Economics of Development
Political 1 BPS-11 Political Theory
Science 2 BPS-22 Modern Governments
3 BPS-33 Indian Constitution and Government
BPS-34 Public Administration
BPS-35 International Relations
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Bachelor of Commerce:
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 100
Eligibility:
Candidates who have passed Two Year Pre-University Examination conducted by the Pre-
University Board in Karnataka State;
or
or
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
Medium of Instruction:
The medium of instruction for B.Com programme is in English only.
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B.Com - Third Year
B.Com. Courses
Papers Course Course
Code (Paper)
First Year 1 BCO-11 Business Organization and Management
2 BCO-12 Indian Business Environment
3 BCO-13 Financial Accounting - I
4 BCO-24 Financial Markets and Services
Second 5 BCO-25 Company Law
Year 6 BCO-26 Financial Accounting – II
7 BCO-307 Income Tax
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Note:
1. Students of B.Com. Degree Program shall opt any two Languages at First year and
Second Year.
2. Student shall study ICHR & ES in 1st year and Fundamentals of Computer Applications in
2nd year and all other Commerce courses.
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Postgraduate Programmes
Duration: 4 semesters
Credits: 82
Eligibility:
Level-1
Candidates who have obtained Bachelor’s Degree of Three years duration without studying
Cognate subjects
Level-2
a. Candidates who have passed Three Years B.A./ B.Sc./ B.A. (performing Arts) Degree
Examination of any recognized University offering Kannada as a Major/optional subject at
the Degree level or an examination of any University considered equivalent thereto.
b. Candidates who have qualified the “Kannada Pandit” Examination conducted by the
Government of Karnataka.
c. Graduates who have qualified “Kannada Ratna” examination conducted by the Kannada
Sahitya Parishath, Bengaluru.
d. Candidates who have qualified the B.Ed. degree examination of any University after
passing 10th and also “Vidwan” Examination in Kannada of Madras University.
f. Candidates who have qualified the three years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. Degree examination
offering Kannada as a second language or as a minor subject at the degree level provided they
have obtained not less than 50 percent of the maximum marks in the above language/ subject.
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Master of Arts: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Credits: 80
Eligibility:
Level-1:
Candidates who have obtained Bachelor’s Degree of Three years duration without studying
Cognate subjects.
Level-2:
a. Candidates who have qualified the three years B.A/B.Sc./B.Music Degree Examination
offering English as Second Language or as a Minor subject at the Degree level are also
eligible, provided they have obtained not less than 50 percent of the maximum marks in the
above language/subject.
b. Candidates who have qualified the four years B.A, .B.Ed. degree examination of the
University of Mysore (Regional College Scheme) with English as major/optional.
c. Candidates who have qualified four Years B.Ed. or B.Sc. Ed. of the University of Mysore
(Regional College scheme), provided they have obtained not less than 50 percent of marks in
Language English.
Note: Student can opt any subject as Open Elective as given in Annexure – 7.
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M.A ENGLISH SEMESTER - II
Course Semester and Credi
Code Course ts
MENHC2.1 19th Century English Poetry 4
MENHC2.2 19th Century Prose & Fiction 4
MENHC2.3 20th Century English Poetry 4
MENHC2.4 Modern Indian Poetry in English 3
MENHC2.5 Comparitive Drama-ii 3
EL2.1 Open Elective 2
Semester –II Total 20
Note:
Note: Student can opt any subject as Open Elective as given in Annexure – 7.
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MENHC2.5 Comparitive drama-II 3
EL2.1 Open Elective 2
Semester –II Total 20
Note:
Out of 3 Soft Core Courses, (SC) students can opt any 2 Soft Core Courses (SC)
Out of 3 Soft Core Courses, (SC) students can opt any 2 Soft Core Courses (SC)
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Master of Arts: Hindi
Duration: 4 semesters
Credits: 88
Eligibility:
Level-1:
Candidates who have obtained Bachelor’s Degree of Three years duration or equivalent
without studying Cognate subjects
Level-2:
a. Candidates who have passed three years B.A./B.Sc./B.A. (Performing Arts) degree
examination of any recognized university offering Hindi as a language under Group-I or
Group-II. Provided they have obtained not less than 50 percent of marks.
b. Candidates who have qualified a degree of any University recognized as equivalent thereto
with Hindi as optional or as major subject.
c. Graduates of any recognized University and if the candidate has not studied either Hindi as
Language or as optional then the following examinations will be treated as equivalent to
Language and optional Hindi (But the Candidate must be a graduate of a recognized
University and has qualified in one of the following Hindi Examinations).
iii) Hindi Ratna Examination of the Mysore Hindi Prachara Parishat, Bangalore.
iv) Bhasha Praveen Examination of the Karnataka Mahila Hindi seva samithi, Bangalore.
v) Sahitya Vishard i.e., Sahitya Madhyama or Uttama i.e., Sahitya Ratna (with Hindi
Sahitya) of the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Prayag.
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Master of Arts: Sanskrit
Duration: 2 Years
Credits: 70
Eligibility:
Level-1:
Candidates who have obtained Bachelor’s Degree of Three years duration without studying
Cognate subjects
Level-2:
a. Candidates who have passed the three years B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com / B.Music / BYNS/
BBM/ Five years BAMS / LLB Degree Examination offering Sanskrit as Second Language
or minor subject at the Degree level, provided they have obtained not less than 50 percent of
the maximum marks in the above language/ subject.
b. Graduates of any recognized University who have passed at least the Sahitya Examination
conducted by the Board of Sanskrit Education, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore or any other
Examination considered equivalent thereto such as Kovida of Bharatiya Vidyabhavan,
Bombay, Kovida of Sanskrit Bharati, New Delhi, Samartha of Bhasa Pracarinisabha, Chittor.
c. Graduates of any recognized University, who have passed the Post-Pre-University Diploma
Examination in Sanskrit conducted by any University.
d. Candidates who have passed the Vidwat Madhyama (B.A) Examination conducted by the
Board of Sanskrit Education, Karnataka Government or Karnataka Sanskrit University,
Bangalore.
e. Graduates of any University recognized as equivalent thereto who have passed the
Kannada Pandit Examination conducted by the Government of Karnataka.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction of Master of Sanskrit Programme is both in Kannada and English.
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MSN 14 Course IV Bharatiya Tattvasastra 7
MSN 15 Course V Alankara – I 7
Final
MSN 21 Course VI Vedic Hymns, Upanishad, Bhagavad Gita and 7
History of
Vedic Literature
MSN 22 Course VII Arthshastra, Smriti, Epic (Texts) and Essay 7
MSN 23 Course VIII Vyakarana (Texts) and Linguistics 7
MSN 24 Course IX Alankara – II (Texts and Poetics – General) 7
MSN 25 Course X Alankara – III (Texts and Poetics – General 7
and
Comparative Studies)
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Master of Arts: Economics
Duration: 4 Semesters
Credits: 80
Eligibility:
Level-1:
Candidates who have obtained Bachelor’s Degree of Three years duration or equivalent
without studying Cognate subjects
Level-2:
Candidates who have passed three years B.A./B.A. (Performing Arts) Degree Examination of
any recognized University offering Economics as one of the Major/Optional subjects at the
Degree level or an examination of any university considered as equivalent thereto.
Medium of Instruction:
The medium of instruction of Master of Economics Programme is both in Kannada &
English.
Economics Semester - I
MECHC Micro 4 12 20 80 100 3
1.1 Economic
Analysis-I
MECHC Macro 4 12 20 80 100 3
1.2 Economics-I
MECHC International 4 12 20 80 100 3
1.3 Trade Finance
MECHC Agriculture 3 09 20 80 100 3
1.4 Economics
MECHC Indian 3 09 20 80 100 3
1.5 Economy–I
MEEL Economics 2 06 10 40 50 11/2
0.1 policies of india Hours
since 1991
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Semester 20 60 110 440 550
–I Total
Economics
Semester - II
MECHC Micro 4 12 20 80 100 3
2.1 Economic
Analysis-II
MECHC Macro 4 12 20 80 100 3
2.2 Economics–II
MECHC Research 4 12 20 80 100 3
2.3 Methodology
MECHC Money and 3 09 20 80 100 3
2.4 Banking
MECHC Indian 3 09 20 80 100 3
2.5 Economy-II
MEEL Open Elective 2 6 10 40 50 11/2
2.1 Hours
Semester – II 20 60 110 440 550
Total
Economics Semester - III
MECHC Economics of 4 12 20 8 100 3
3.1 Development-I 0
MECHC Public 4 12 20 8 100 3
3.2 Economics-I 0
MECHC Quantitative 4 12 20 8 100 3
3.3 Techniques for 0
Economics
MECSC Rural 3 09 20 8 100 3
3.1 A/ Development / 0
MECSC Demography-I
3.1 B
MECSC Contemporar 3 09 20 8 100 3
3.2A/ y Indian 0
MECSC Economy-I /
3.2 B Welfare
Economics-I
MECSE Computer 11/2
C-T Fundamental to
Economics-I 2 06 10 4 50 Hours
0
Semester – III 20 60 110 440 550
Total
Economics Semester - IV
MECHC Economics of 4 12 20 80 100 3
4.1 Development-II
MECHC Public Economics-II 4 12 20 80 100 3
4.2
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MECHC Statistics for Economics 4 12 20 80 100 3
4.3
HC – Hard-core Stream;
SC – Soft-core Stream;
EL – Inter-disciplinary Elective.
SEC – Skill Enhancement Course
Note:
a) Soft Core (SC) papers are for only 3rd and 4th semesters.
b) Students who take up SC 3.1 (A) in 3rd semester has to mandatorily opt SC 4.1 (A) in
4thsemester.
c) Students who take up SC 3.2 (A) in 3rd semester has to mandatorily opt SC 4.2 (A) in
4thsemester.
d) If students take up SC 3.1 (B ) in 3rd semester has to mandatorily opt SC 4.1 (B) in 4th
semester.
e) If students take up SC 3.2 (B) in 3rd semester has to mandatorily opt SC 4.2 (B) in 4th
semester.
f) Students has to make choice between SC 3.1 (A) and SC 3.1 (B) in 3rd Semester and
hasto choose between S.C 4.1(A) & S.C 4.1(B) in 4th semester.
Total credits for M.A Economics (40 credits from Previous and 40 credits from Final
M.A inEconomics (20 credits in each semester)).
University makes provision to restructure credits and evaluation system as per time to time
UGCdirections.
Note:
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Master of Commerce
Duration: 4 Semesters
Credits: 80
Eligibility:
Level-1:
Candidates who have obtained Bachelor’s Degree of Three years duration without studying
Cognate Subjects are eligible such admitted candidates have to qualify the Master’s
Preparatory Program (MPP) examination conducted by the Karnataka State Open University.
Level-2:
Candidates who have passed three years B.Com /B.B.M. /B.B.A. Degree Examination of any
recognized University or an examination of any University considered equivalent thereto.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction of M.Com Programme is 'English' only.
M.Com, Semester – I
06 10 40 50
MCOSCi Inter-disciplinary course - 2 1 1⁄2
1.1 I
Semester 20 60 110 440 550
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-I Total
M.Com, Semester – II
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Semester- IV Total 20 36 120 430 550
Semester I to IV 80 21 450 1750 220
Grand Total 6 0
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Soft Core Specialisation
Group – D: Marketing Management and Finance
Semester - I MCOSC1.1D: Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Strategy.
MCOSC1.2D: Indian Financial System.
Semester - II MCOSC2.1D: Advertising and Sales Promotion.
MCOSC2.2D: Financial Management.
Semester - III MCOSC3.1D: Services Marketing.
MCOSC3.2D: Project Appraisal and Infrastructure Finance.
Semester - IV MCOSC4.1D: International Marketing Management.
MCOSC4.2D: Investment Management.
Open Elective Course
(for the Students of other Departments
Semester - I ELMCO1.1: Personal Financial Planning
Semester - II ELMCO2.1: Entrepreneurship Development
Project Report
During the fourth semester, the student is required to work on the preparation and completion of a
project report.
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a. Declaration of the Student (Annexure – 8)
b. Acknowledgement
1. Contents
2. List of Tables
3. List of Figures
4. Abbreviations
CHAPTER DETAILS
Chapter – I: Introduction
A. A broad introduction to the title of the project (in one or two pages)
B. Review of Literature
C. Research Gap
D. Statement of the Problem and justification of the study
E. The need for the study
F. Scope of the Study
G. Objectives of the study
H. Hypotheses of the study
I. Research Methodology
Selection of Variables
Sources of Data Collection
Sampling Size and Design
Statistical Tools
J. Limitations of the study
K. Chapter Scheme
Chapter – III: Conceptual Framework and Industry Profile
Chapter – IV: Data Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter – V: Summary of Findings, Suggestions and Conclusion
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES (Questionnaire used, financial statements, etc.)
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the timely submission of their project report to the department.
b. Viva-Voce Examination:
Every student is required to come in person to the Viva-Voce examination on
the day and at the time as scheduled or announced by the university.
The viva-voce examination will be conducted by the duly appointed Board of
Examiner’s in the notified centres of the university.
The Viva-Voce Examination also carries 50 marks (maximum).
The timely submission of the project report is a pre-requisite for attending the
Viva-Voce examination.
For detailed information and instruction about project report, the student can access and
download “PROJECT REPORT GUIDELINES” prepared by the Department of Studies and
Research in Commerce, Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru.
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Master of Business Administration
Duration: 4 Semesters
Credits: 94
Eligibility:
Candidates who have passed Degree Examination of any recognized University or an
examination of any University considered equivalent thereto.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction of MBA Programme is 'English' only.
Students can select any open elective offered by any department of KSOU.
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MBHC-2.2 Corporate Finance HC 4 20 80 100
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Compensation Management
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MBHC-4.2 International Business HC 4 20 80 100
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MBSC-4.1G Software Project Management SC 4 20 80 100
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Master of Science – Mathematics
Duration: 4 Semesters
Credits: 82
Eligibility:
Candidates who have obtained Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction of M.Sc- Mathematics Programme is 'English' only.
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MMDSC- Algebra II 4 12 20 80 100 08 32 3
2.1
MMDSC- Real Analysis II 4 12 20 80 100 08 32 3
2.2
II MMDSC- Complex Analysis -II 4 12 20 80 100 08 32 3
2.3
MMDSE- Partial Differential 3 09 20 80 100 08 32 3
2.4 Equations
MMDSE- Discrete Mathematics 3 09 20 80 100 08 32 3
2.5
ELMM –02 Combinatorics and Graph 2 06 10 40 50 04 16 11/2
Theory
Total 20 60 110 440 550 44 176 -
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Note: Students have to opt any two electives among MMDSE-3.4, MMDSE-3.5 and
MMDSE-3.6
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MMDSC- Measure and Integration 4 12 20 80 100 08 32 3
4.1
MMDSC- Topology- II 4 12 20 80 100 08 32 3
4.2
MMDSC- Lattice Theory 4 12 20 80 100 08 32 3
IV 4.3
MMDSE- Graph Theory 3 09 20 80 100 08 32 3
4.4
MMDSE- Operation Research 3 09 20 80 100 08 32 3
4.5
MMDSE- Differential Geometry 3 09 20 80 100 08 32 3
4.6
MMSEC- Algorithms and 2 06 10 40 50 04 16 11/2
2 Computations
Total 20 60 110 440 550 44 176 -
Note: Students have to opt any two elective from MMDSE-4.4, MMDSE-4.5 and MMDSE-
4.6
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Open Elective of All Post Graduate Programmes
(Select any one course for each semester from other departments)
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Mukthagangothri, Mysuru - 570006