Eligibility for Admisison:
Admission to B.A / B.Com Degree Programme is made under two Regulations:
Regulation - B.A/B.Com:
For candidates seeking admission under this regulation no educational qualification is prescribed. Those who have completed 18 Years of Age on 1st July 2010 (those born on or before 30.06.1992) All eligible candidates will be admitted to First Year of the respective Programmes. The duration of Programme is THREE YEARS.
This programme is open to candidates seeking admission in any state of India.
Note:Candidates seeking admission under Regulation I shall also study B.P.P. (Bachelor's Preparatory Programme) before appearing for the First year B.A/B.Com Examinations conducted by the University. They shall also pay an additional fee (for B.P.P Course Material) of Rs.500.00 along with First year B.A/B.Com Tuition Fee.
Proof of Age:
- Original SSLC/SSC marks card or Transfer Certificate showing Date of Birth
- An extract from the Admission Register maintained in a school and certified by the Head of the Institution concerned
- Birth certificate issued by Municipality or Local Bodies or any Government or Semi Government Institutions
- Extract from the passport (attested copies)
- Horoscope and Affidavit are not acceptable.
Regulation - II B.A:
Admission to the First Year of Three Year B.A. Degree Programme is open to candidates who have passed :
- The Two Year Pre-University Examiniation conducted by the Pre-University Education Board in Karnataka State
or
- Any other examination considered as equivalent there to:
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
Pre University Examination in Vocational Courses conducted by the Department of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka.
Regulation - II B.Com:
- Admission to the First Year of the Three-Year B.Com Degree Programme is open to candidates who have passed the Two Year Pre-University Examination conducted by the Board of Pre-University Education in Karnataka State;
or
- Any other examination considered as equivalent there to:
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
Pre University Examination in Vocational Courses conducted by the Department of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka.
Other Information:
- The maximum duration for the completion of B.A/B.Com Programme shall not exceed two times the duration (Six years) of the particular Programme, from the date of admission to the Programme (including the year of admission).
- Candidates who discontinue their studies for more than four academic years after joining a Programme shall have to seek fresh admission.
Duration of Programme:
The minimum duration of B.A./B.Com. Programme is Three Years and maximum duration is Six Years from the Year of Admission. The Candidates who do not complete the Programme within Six Years will have to seek fresh admission.
Credit System - B.A.
B.A. FIRST YEAR
|
Group - I
|
ENG-L 112
|
Poetry, Prose, Fiction, Language Component |
4
|
HIN-L 113
|
Poetry, Prose, Fiction, Language Component |
4
|
Group - II
|
ICHRES122
|
Indian Constitution, Human Rights and Environmental Studies |
8
|
Group - III
|
Optional 1
|
Course I |
4
|
Optional 2
|
Course I |
4
|
Optional 3
|
Course I |
4
|
Grand Total Credits
|
28
|
|
|
|
B.A. SECOND YEAR
|
Group - I
|
ENG-L 212
|
Poetry, Prose, Drama, Language Component |
4
|
HIN-L 213
|
Poetry, Prose, Novel, Language Component |
4
|
Group - II
|
FCA B-55
|
Fundamentals of Computer Application (FCA) |
6
|
Group - III
|
Optional 1
|
Course II |
4
|
Optional 2
|
Course II |
4
|
Optional 3
|
Course II |
4
|
Grand Total Credits
|
26
|
|
|
|
B.A. THIRD YEAR
|
Group - III
|
Optional 1
|
Course III |
4
|
Optional 1
|
Course IV |
4
|
Optional 1
|
Course V |
4
|
Optional 2
|
Course III |
4
|
Optional 2
|
Course IV |
4
|
Optional 2
|
Course V |
4
|
Optional 3
|
Course III |
4
|
Optional 3
|
Course IV |
4
|
Optional 3
|
Course V |
4
|
Grand Total Credits
|
36
|
|
|
|
Course of Study Offered - B.A.
Course Code for Optionals (First, Second & Final Year)
ENGLISH -OPTIONAL
|
Sr. No
|
Year
|
Course
|
Code
|
Paper
|
1
|
1st Year |
I |
A-112 |
Poetry, Prose, Fiction and Hudson |
2
|
2nd Year |
II |
A-212 |
Poetry, Drama, Fiction and Prose, Fiction |
3
|
Final Year |
III |
A-312 |
Poetry, Drama, Fiction and Prose, Fiction |
4
|
Final Year |
IV |
A-412 |
Poetry, Drama, Fiction and Prose |
5
|
Final Year |
V |
A-512 |
Growth of the English Language and Characteristic of Modern English - Hudson & Practical Criticism |
|
|
|
|
|
HINDI-OPTIONAL
|
Sr. No
|
Year
|
Course
|
Code
|
Paper
|
1
|
1st Year |
I |
A-113 |
Poetry, Prose, Novel and Essay |
2
|
2nd Year |
II |
A-213 |
Poetry, Prose, Drama, Modern Poetry, Ekanki |
3
|
Final Year |
III |
A-313 |
History of Hindi Literature and History ol Hindi Language |
4
|
Final Year |
IV |
A-413 |
Ras, Chandas, Alankar and Grammar |
5
|
Final Year |
V |
A-513 |
Ramacharitha Manas Ke 'Lanka kand' Aur Madhya Kaleen Hindi Kavya |
|
|
|
|
|
HISTORY-OPTIONAL
|
Sr. No
|
Year
|
Course
|
Code
|
Paper
|
1
|
1st Year |
I |
A-115 |
Indian History and Culture from the Earliest Times to 1526 AD |
2
|
2nd Year |
II |
A-215 |
Indian History and Culture from the 1526 AD to 1964 |
3
|
Final Year |
III |
A-315 |
History and Culture of Karnataka (1336 to 1956) |
4
|
Final Year |
IV |
A-415 |
History of Modern Asia from 1990 to Present (East Asia and West Asia) |
5
|
Final Year |
V |
A-515 |
History of Modern Europe from 1789 to the Present |
|
|
|
|
|
ECONOMICS-OPTIONAL
|
Sr. No
|
Year
|
Course
|
Code
|
Paper
|
1
|
1st Year |
I |
A-119 |
Economics Theory |
2
|
2nd Year |
II |
A-219 |
Money, Banking and Public Finance |
3
|
Final Year |
III |
A-319 |
International Economics |
4
|
Final Year |
IV |
A-419 |
Indian Economy |
5
|
Final Year |
V |
A-519 |
Economics of Development |
|
|
|
|
|
POLITICAL SCIENCE-OPTIONAL
|
Sr. No
|
Year
|
Course
|
Code
|
Paper
|
1
|
1st Year |
I |
A-117 |
Political Theory |
2
|
2nd Year |
II |
A-217 |
Modern Governments |
3
|
Final Year |
III |
A-317 |
Indian Constitution and Government |
4
|
Final Year |
IV |
A-417 |
Public Administration |
5
|
Final Year |
V |
A-517 |
International Relations |
|
|
|
|
|
SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL
|
Sr. No
|
Year
|
Course
|
Code
|
Paper
|
1
|
1st Year |
I |
A-116 |
General Sociology |
2
|
2nd Year |
II |
A-216 |
Study of Indian Society |
3
|
Final Year |
III |
A-316 |
Study of Rural and Urban |
4
|
Final Year |
IV |
A-416 |
Social Disorganization |
5
|
Final Year |
V |
A-516 |
Sociological Thought |
|
|
|
|
|
Credit System - B.Com
B.Com FIRST YEAR
|
Group - I
|
ENG-L 112
|
Poetry, Prose, Fiction, Language Component |
4
|
HIN-L 113
|
Poetry, Prose, Fiction, Language Component |
4
|
Group - II
|
IC 122
|
Indian Constitution, Human Rights and Environmental Studies |
8
|
Group - III
|
Commerce Course IV |
4
|
Commerce Course V |
4
|
Commerce Course VI |
4
|
Grand Total Credits
|
28
|
|
|
|
B.Com SECOND YEAR
|
Group - I
|
ENG-L 212
|
Poetry, Prose, Drama, English for Commercial Purposes |
4
|
HIN-L 213
|
Prose, Fiction, Precise, Letter Writing, Language Component |
4
|
Group - II
|
B-55
|
Fundamentals of Computer Application (FCA) |
6
|
Group - III
|
Commerce Course IV |
4
|
Commerce Course V |
4
|
Commerce Course VI |
4
|
Grand Total Credits
|
26
|
|
|
|
B.Com FINAL YEAR
|
Group - III
|
Commerce Course VIII |
4
|
Commerce Course VIII |
4
|
Commerce Course IX |
4
|
Commerce Course X |
4
|
Commerce Course XI |
4
|
Commerce Course XII |
4
|
Commerce Course XIII |
4
|
Commerce Course XV |
4
|
Commerce Course XV |
4
|
Grand Total Credits
|
36
|
|
|
|
B.Com Subjects :
FIRST YEAR
|
Sr. No
|
Course
|
Code
|
Paper
|
1
|
I |
C-111 |
Financial Accounting - I |
2
|
II |
C-112 |
Business Organization and Office Measurement |
3
|
III |
C-113 |
Company Law and Secretarial Practice |
|
|
|
|
SECOND YEAR
|
Sr. No
|
Course
|
Code
|
Paper
|
1
|
IV |
C-211 |
Financial Accounting - II |
2
|
V |
C-212 |
Banking - Theory and Practice |
3
|
VI |
C-213 |
Human Resource Management |
|
|
|
|
FINAL YEAR
|
Sr. No
|
Course
|
Code
|
Paper
|
1
|
VII |
C-311 |
Financial Accounting III |
2
|
VIII |
C-312 |
Income Tax Law and Practice |
3
|
IX |
C-313 |
Cost Accounting |
4
|
X |
C-314 |
Law and Practice of Auditing |
5
|
XI |
C-315 |
Management Accounting |
6
|
XII |
C-316 |
Business Statics |
7
|
XIII |
C-317 |
Business Law |
8
|
XIV |
C-318 |
Marketing Management |
9
|
XV |
C-319 |
Introduction to Computer |
|
|
|
|
Bachelors Preparatory Programme (BPP) Additional Details :
- Any candidate who has not passed Pre-university examination or 10+2 level examination will have to complete BPP.
- BPP examination will be held on the last day of BA / B.Com Apr 2012 Examination at different Examination Centres. There is no supplementary BPP Examination.
- The BPP examination will be conducted for 120 marks (100 marks for cognate subject and 20 marks for languages).
- Study materials in English and Kannada medium will be handed over to students at the time of admission at the KSOU headquarters. For others it will be sent by post. Students opting for B.Com degree programme will get materials in English medium only.
- For repeaters : Students have to pay Rs.100/- as Exam Fee in addition to regular exam fee.
Classification of Successful Candidates:
University will declare results both in Grade and Class.
Grading System for B.A./B.Com. Programmes:
Letter Grade
|
Qualitative Level
|
Point %
|
Grade %
|
A |
Excellent |
5 |
80% & Above |
B |
Very Good |
4 |
60-79.9% |
C |
Good |
3 |
50-59.9% |
D |
Satisfactory |
2 |
35-49.9% |
E |
Unsatisfactory |
1 |
Below 35% |
Class for B.A./B.Com. Programmes:
Class
|
Grade %
|
First Class |
60% and Above |
Second Class |
Above 50% but below 60% |
Third Class |
Above 35% but below 50% |
* Class will not be declared for Group I & II
* Class will be declared only for Group III
Scheme of Examination – B.A. / B.Com., Degree Programme
Course
|
Credits
|
Internal Assessment Maximum
|
Term End Examination Minimum
|
Total Maximum
|
Total Minimum (35%)
|
FIRST YEAR
|
L1-I |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
L2-I |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
IC & HR & ES* |
8 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-1 I/C-I |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-2 I/C-II |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-3 I/C-III |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
|
28
|
|
|
600
|
|
SECOND YEAR
|
L1-II |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
L2-II |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
FCA* |
6 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-1 II/C-IV |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-2 II/C-V |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-3 II/C-VI |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
|
26
|
|
|
600
|
|
FINAL YEAR
|
A-1 III/C-VII |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-1 IV/C-VIII |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-1 V/C-IX |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-2 III/C-X |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-2 IV/C-XI |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-2 V/C-XII |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-3 III/C-XIII |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-3 IV/C-XIV |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
A-3 V/C-XV |
4 |
20 |
80 |
100 |
35 |
|
36
|
|
|
900
|
|
1 Year + II Year + III Year (90 Credits) 600+600+900
|
2100
|
Note : * Compulsory Courses.
Year-wise Fee Structure
|
Program/Tuition Fees
|
Rs. 4000/-
|
Examination Fees |
Rs. 850/-
|
Registration Fees (at the time of Admission only) |
Rs. 500/-
|
Fees for Re-sitting Examination
|
For 1 Paper |
Rs. 450/-
|
For 2 Papers |
Rs. 500/-
|
For 3 Papers |
Rs. 600/-
|
More than 3 Papers |
Rs. 850/-
|
|