Diploma in Kannada (DIK) at KSOU Mysore

If you are looking at Diploma in Kannada (DIK), KSOU Mysore in Mysore runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. Fees for the full course come to ₹5,800 – ₹16,500.

KSOU Mysore is a public/government institute, founded in 1996. This page brings together what is on record for this course at KSOU Mysore — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at KSOU Mysore as a group.

950

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with KSOU Mysore before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Kannada (DIK), you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check KSOU Mysore's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to KSOU Mysore on its website (www.ksoumysuru.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

KSOU Mysore runs 6 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE)
• Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE)
• Diploma in Computer Application (DCA)
• Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
• Diploma in Journalism (DIJ)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Kannada (DIK) genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹5,800 – ₹16,500 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does KSOU Mysore compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Mysore?