PSSOU Bilaspur Admission 2026

Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh · PSSOU Bilaspur · Estd. 2004
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 ODL admission is open at pssou.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh

Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh (PSSOU) is a state Open and Distance Learning (ODL) university located at Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh, established in 2004 by the PSSOU Act, 2004 of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly. PSSOU is the only state Open University in Chhattisgarh and serves the open / distance / non-formal higher education needs of the state.

PSSOU offers UG (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA), PG (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA), Diploma, PG Diploma and Certificate programmes through ODL — alongside skill / vocational programmes. Admission is open through merit-based registration on the university portal; there is no centralised entrance test for most ODL programmes. The university is recognised under UGC Act Section 22 and is UGC-DEB approved.

The 2026-27 admission notification, programme list and fee structure are released on the official portal at pssou.ac.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 Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh

PSSOU is a state Open University; admission is open through merit-based registration on the university portal. There is no centralised entrance test for most ODL programmes; admission is on the merit of the qualifying examination. PSSOU is recognised under UGC Act Section 22 and is UGC-DEB approved.

Other accepted exams

  • Class 12 merit
  • Bachelor's merit

Eligibility

UG (ODL): Pass in Class 12 / equivalent from a recognised board. PG (ODL): Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline. 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 PSSOU Ongoing
Document verification TBA counselling PSSOU Ongoing
Term-end examination (TEE) cycle TBA exam PSSOU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the PSSOU notification
    Visit pssou.ac.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure and eligibility.
  2. 2
    Register and apply online
    Register on the PSSOU online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload qualifying-exam marksheets and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    Document verification
    PSSOU verifies marksheets, photo ID and category certificates; admission to ODL-permitted programmes is confirmed at this stage.
  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.

PSSOU merit awards, CG State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP and tribal area awards.

Reservations

CG state reservation: SC 13%, ST 32%, OBC 14%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh?
Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh 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 Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh 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 Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh accept Class 12 / Bachelor's merit (ODL) scores?
Class 12 / Bachelor's merit (ODL) is the primary basis for admission at Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.