Karnataka State Open University

Karnataka State Open University
TypeState university
Established1 June 1996 (1996-06-01)
ChancellorGovernor of Karnataka
Vice-ChancellorDr. Sharanappa V. Halse
Location,
12°18′48.3″N 76°37′24.9″E / 12.313417°N 76.623583°E / 12.313417; 76.623583
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC
Websiteksoumysuru.ac.in

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is a distance learning university founded in 1996, located in Mysore in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Vice Chancellors
Anjana Murthy, 1996–1999
N. S. Ramegowda, 1999–2003
K. Sudha Rao, 2003–2007
B. A. Viveka Rai, 2007–2009
K. S. Rangappa, 2009–2012
M.G.Krishnan, 2012–2016
D. Shivalingaiah, 2016–2019
Dr. S Vidyashankar 2019–present