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About Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Assam

Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) is an state open university in Assam. It was established in 2006. The goal of the open university was to provide quality higher education through open and distance learning to reach the unreached of the society. The Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Education Council, Govt. of India.

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History:

Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University was established under the provision of the KKHSOU, Act 2005 of Govt. of Assam. The headquarters of the University is located at Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam. The university started functioning with the joining of Prof. Srinath Baruah as the Vice-Chancellor. The university started offering Bachelor Degree programmes since 2008. Currently, the KKHSOU has study centres at almost all major colleges in the state.

Courses Offered:

The Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University is offering around forty academic programmes in humanities, Science, Social sciences and professional areas.

Bachelor Degree Programmes:

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Three year course (Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, History, Economics, English, Philosophy, Sociology, Education, Hindi, Political Science, Sanskrit)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.): Three year course
  • Bachelor of Mass Communication (B.M.C.)
  • Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA): 6 Semesters
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): 6 Semesters

Post Graduate Degree Programmes:

  • Master of Arts (MA): Assamese, English, Education, Sociology and Political Science
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Computer Application (MCA)
  • Master of Computer Science in Information Technology ( M.Sc IT )
  • Master of Mass Communication (MMC)
  • Master of Social Works (MSW)

Ph. D. Programmes:

Ph.D. programme is offered in regular mode consisting of course works and research. Admission will be given based on performance in the admission test followed by presentation of the Synopsis before a panel of experts.

Diploma Programmes:

  • Diploma in Sanskrit Learning (DSL)
  • Diploma in Library and Information Science (DLIS)
  • Diploma in journalism & mass communication (DJMC)
  • Diploma in tourism management (DTM)
  • Diploma in hotel management (DHM)
  • Diploma in creative writing in english (DCWE)
  • Diploma programme in computer hardware & networking (DCHN)

Post Graduate Diploma Programmes:

  • PG Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC)
  • PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
  • PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism (PGDBJ)
  • PG Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (PGDTHM)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)
  • PG Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
  • TV Production (PGDTVP) (Regular Full time Programme)
  • Radio Production (PGDRP) (Regular Full time Programme)

Certificate Programmes:

  • Certificate in Computer Application (CCA)
  • Certificate in Repair and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Conditioner (CRMRA)
  • Certificate in Welding and Cutting (CWC)
  • Certificate in Two/Three Wheeler Repairing and Maintenance (CWRM)
  • Certificate in Electrical House Wiring (CEW)
  • Certificate in Scientific Broiler Farming (CSBF)
  • Certificate In Commercial Goat Rearing (CCGR)
  • Certificate In Scientific Piggery Farming (CSPF)
  • Certificate In Scientific Duck Farming (CSDF)
  • Certificate in Commercial Broiler Farming (CCBF)
  • Certificate In Scientific Layer Farming (CSLF)
  • Six Month Certificate In Mobile Phone Repairing (CMPR)
  • Six Month Certificate in Maintenance And Repairing of Audio-video Equipment (CMRAVE)
  • Six Month Certificate in Maintenance And Repairing of Electronic Domestic Appliances (CMREDA)
  • Six Month Certificate in Computer Hardware (CCH)
  • Six Month Certificate in Computer Networking (CCN)

Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) :

Th Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP)  is a special course which gives opportunities to those who could not pass 10+2 but are eager to get higher education.

Contact Information:

Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University
Housefed Complex,
Dispur, Guwahati – 781006
PBX : 0361-2235971
Phone No.: 0361 – 2234964,

Staff /Section/Branch Contact Numbers
Fax : 0361-2235398
E-mail: kkh_sou@yahoo.com ,info@kkhsou.in
Website : www.kkhsou.in

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