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University School of Open Learning (USOL), established in 1971, is formerly known as the Department of Correspondence Studies. It is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Education Board (DEB) and provides education at one’s doorstep for those who are not able to access the education from any sorts. USOL offers Undergraduate, Post graduate, Diploma, Professional courses and certification programs.
USOL Panjab University Highlights
| Official website | www.usol.puchd.ac.in |
| Affiliated to | Punjab University, Punjab |
| Courses | UG, PG, Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate Course |
| Mode of Application | Online |
USOL Panjab University Important Dates 2024
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| MBA Application Window | April 25 - June 2, 2024 |
| Availability of Admit Card Online (MBA) | June 12, 2024 |
| MBA Entrance Test | June 18, 2024 |
| MBA Entrance Test Result | July 6, 2024 |
| Availability of online MBA Admission Form | July 10, 2024 |
USOL Panjab University Courses
USOL Punjab offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses besides offering Postgraduate Diploma courses and other Certificate courses.
| Course | Eligibility | Fees in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A) | Intermediate passed with avg 50% marks. | 3850 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) | Intermediate passed with avg 50% marks with Commerce as main subject | 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Library Science ( B. Lis) | Intermediate passed with avg 50% marks. | 17,000 |
| Bachelor of Education (B. ed) | Bachelor degree with 50% aggregate | 17,375 |
| Master of Arts (M. A) | Bachelor degree with 50% aggregate | 17,470 |
| M. Com | B. Com degree with 50% aggregate | 18,370 |
| MBA | Bachelor degree with 50% aggregate | 49,750 |
| Post Graduate Diploma Courses | ||
| Courses | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Applications | Postgraduate degree in any discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has been recognized | 31,875 |
| Disaster Management and Corporate Security | Postgraduate degree in any discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has been recognized | 16,375 |
| Guidance and Counselling | Postgraduate degree in any discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has been recognized | 16,375 |
| Health, Family Welfare and Population Education | Postgraduate degree in any discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has been recognized | 17,560 |
| Human Rights and Duties | Bachelor's/Postgraduate degree in any discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has been recognized | 16,560 |
| Library Automation and Networking | Postgraduate degree in any discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has been recognized | 16,560 |
| Mass Communication | Postgraduate degree in any discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has been recognized | 16,580 |
| Statistics | Postgraduate degree in any discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has been recognized | |
| Certificate Courses | ||
| Women Studies | Bachelor‟s Degree of Panjab University with not less than 40 % marks in the aggregate | 8850 |
| Corporate security, safety and Fire protection Management | Officers and JCOs of Defence Services (serving and retired) | 5500 |
NOTE: All these Diploma courses and Certificate courses are of duration one year.
Read more: Punjab University USOL fees
USOL Panjab University Admissions
Admission in USOL Punjab is done through online mode. Candidates need to check the dates of Admission from USOL website.
- First Register yourself On-line and create Login ID and Password using ‘New Candidate Registration’.
- Note down your Login ID and Password details. (Don’t share your login ID and Password details with anyone)
- Log in using your registered Login ID and fill the application form online itself. (Read the instructions carefully before submission of form).
- Upload the scanned copies of required documents as asked on the application form (eg. photograph, signatures etc.). Photo and signatures should be in JPEG format. All other documents should be in PDF format (max. 02MB).
- Admission Form Fee can be paid only using Net Banking/Credit Card / Debit Card/ SBI Challan/Post office Challan
USOL Panjab University Facilities
- It provides study material in Self-learning mode.
- Assignments are given to students to study
- Personal Contact Program is introduced by USOL to make the learning easy.
- Response sheets are given to students for practice.
- Video and Audio- cassette Lessons on selected topics, Dissertations/ Projects in selected courses and Counseling of students on a one to one basis, organizing Regional and National Seminars and Special Lecture Series. To cater to the masses, for most courses, the printed study material is provided in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
- Well -equipped Library, postal library facilities, an Educational Media Centre, Laboratories, a Computer Lab and subsidized hostel facility for outstation students
- The USOL also involves the students in co-curricular activities and brings them together on a common platform despite their diverse locations.
- Since computers are becoming an integral part of the education process, the USOL has established a small Computer Lab with 10 Computers to facilitate lesson production.
USOL Panjab University FAQs
Ques. Does USOL PU offer accommodation facilities?
Ans. Yes, the USOL Panjab offers accommodation facilities to the outstation students. The hostel is well equipped with all the facilities which make it comfortable and suitable for the students. The hostel fees for the regular students is 375 per month and 355 for the SC/ST students per month.
Ques. Does USOL PU have an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)?
Ans. Yes, the USOL PU have an Internal Quality Assurance Cell, the objective of which is to:
- Develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic, action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
- Promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.
Ques. Does USOL PU have a grievance redressal cell?
Ans. Yes, the USOL PU has a facility of grievance redressal cell for hearing the grievances of the students. There are nodal officers available for monitoring and responding to the grievances of students along with the helpline numbers are also provided.
Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission in USOL PU?
Ans. The following documents are required at the time of admission in USOL PU:
- 10th marksheet
- 12th marksheet
- Scanned signature
- Transfer Certificate
- Category Certificate (If any)
Ques. What is the seat matrix for different courses in USOL PU?
Ans. The seat matrix for the different courses in USOL PU are given below:
| Course | Seats |
|---|---|
| PG Diploma | 100 seats |
| B.Ed. | 800 seats |
| MBA | 550 seats |
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At University School of Open Learning (USOL), study material is provided in print/online via LMS. Follow assignment submission and exam guidelines carefully. Recommended books depend on course syllabus. Fees are affordable, INR 5,000–INR 20,000 per year, varying by program and category.
The University School of Open Learning (USOL), also known as the School of Open Learning (SOL) at the University of Delhi, does not have a fixed seat limit for its undergraduate programs, including the B.Com course.
USOL, Chandigarh offers a part-time MA in economics. You must have a Bachelor’s degree obtaining at least 45% marks in Economics.
The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) at Panjab University, Chandigarh, does not offer an M.Phil. program in Punjabi through distance learning. The M.Phil. in Punjabi is available in the regular, on-campus mode through the Institute of Punjabi and Cultural Studies at Panjab University.
Yes, you can apply for PG Diploma in Disaster Management as it is available. The admission to the course is done on PU USOL Admission Test.
USOL do offer MA in Public Administration. You can check here to see more detils regarding the course. USOL MA
The starting date for online application for USOL BA was the 4th August. The last date of applying was 28th August 2023.
Yes, University School of Open Learning (USOL), established in 1971, is formerly known as the Department of Correspondence Studies. It is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Education Board (DEB) and provides education at one’s doorstep for those who are not able to access the education from any sorts.
To get admission at USOL Panjab University, you need to take the PU USOL exam. The admission form is filled out after the PU USOL results announcement. Read more about USOL Panjab University Admissions
Panjab University Chandigarh has not released the admission schedule of B.Com. on its official website. It is expected that the schedule will be released soon on its official website.
If you have completed your graduation only then you can apply for the B.Ed course at USOL PU. The fee for the course is ?32,021 (1st Year Fees)
You can check out the official website for more information related to the course.
You can check here to know about eligibility criteria required to get into PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling. Punjab Univerity PG Diploma
Yes, you are eligible to apply for MBA course as the college does not have any age criteria.
Dear candidate, you need to contact your University’s academic section for the same.
Panjab University School of Open Learning does not offer BA in Mathematics to the students. The School of Open Learning offers BA in General specialisation only.