KKHSOU Admission 2026

Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University
Guwahati, Assam · KKHSOU · Estd. 2007
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KKHSOU 2026-27 ODL admission is open till 30 April 2026 at kkhsou.in. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University

Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) is a state open university located in Guwahati, Assam, established on 29 September 2005 by the Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University Act, 2005 of the Assam Legislative Assembly. KKHSOU is named after celebrated Assamese scholar Krishna Kanta Handiqui and serves the open and distance learning needs of Assam.

KKHSOU offers 46+ Open & Distance Learning (ODL) and Online programmes — UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma and Certificate — across 10 specialisations including Arts, Commerce, Computer Science, Counselling, Creative & Professional Writing, Agriculture and English. Admission is open through ABC ID + DEB ID-based registration on the official portal; no centralised entrance test is required for most ODL programmes.

For 2026-27, KKHSOU admission is open till 30 April 2026. Per-semester fees range from ₹3,850 to ₹16,500 depending on the programme. The university is NAAC-accredited (B+) and recognised by UGC-DEB. The official portal is at kkhsou.in.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Class 12 / Bachelor's merit (ODL)
Conducted by Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University

KKHSOU is a state open university; admission is open through ABC ID + DEB ID-based registration on the official portal. There is no centralised entrance test for most ODL / Online programmes; admission is on the merit of the qualifying examination.

Other accepted exams

  • Class 12 merit
  • Bachelor's merit

Eligibility

UG (ODL / Online): 10+2 from a recognised board. PG (ODL / Online): Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with the minimum aggregate prescribed. Diploma / PG Diploma / Certificate: as per programme. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 ODL admission window opens TBA application KKHSOU Ongoing
2026-27 ODL admission last date TBA – 30 Apr 2026 application KKHSOU Closed
Term-end examination (TEE) cycle TBA exam KKHSOU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Create ABC ID + DEB ID
    Create an Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) ID and a DEB ID before applying — both are mandatory for KKHSOU registration.
  2. 2
    Read the KKHSOU notification
    Visit kkhsou.in for the 2026-27 ODL / Online admission notification with eligibility and fee structure.
  3. 3
    Register and apply online
    Register on the KKHSOU portal using ABC + DEB IDs, fill personal and academic details, upload qualifying-exam marksheets and pay the application fee.
  4. 4
    Confirm enrolment
    Pay the first-semester fee, receive student ID and access ODL study material / LMS.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

KKHSOU merit scholarships, Assam CMSS / Pragyan Bharati awards, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships and National Scholarship Portal awards.

Reservations

Assam state reservation: SC 7%, ST(P) 10%, ST(H) 5%, OBC/MOBC 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University?
Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University admits students primarily through Class 12 / Bachelor's merit (ODL). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University accept Class 12 / Bachelor's merit (ODL) scores?
Class 12 / Bachelor's merit (ODL) is the primary basis for admission at Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.