PSSOU Admission 2025-26: Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University, established in 2005, is open for admission for its 2025-26 session. The process started from 15 January 2025, and the last date to apply is 12 June 2025. Students can apply online through the website, and these admissions are available in 25+ UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and PhD courses in multiple domains of Arts, Commerce, Science, Business, Education, and more. For direct admissions to courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Sc, MA, and M.Sc, the university requires certain eligibility of senior secondary education(10+2), graduation, or a postgraduation degree. Some courses also accept entrance exams.
About University: Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University (PSSOU) is a state university spread across 70 acres in Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur. As a centre for open learning and education, it offers multiple programs and courses which are approved by AICTE, NCTE, and recognized by UGC(University Grants Commission) as well as the DEB (Distance Education Bureau).
PSSOU Admission 2025-26
PSSOU admissions 2025-26 are based on both merit and entrance for undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, diploma, and certificate courses. Available under multiple domains of Arts, Science, commerce, and management, this university provides admissions in courses such as M.Sc, BA, MBA, B.Ed, MLib, diploma in computer applications, and many more. The admissions take place online through the admission ‘service portal’ available on the official website. UG admissions for B.Ed and D.El.Ed is open from 28 March 2025, and the last date to apply is 12 June 2025.
Candidates interested in applying for admission can visit the website and apply by registering themselves and paying a registration fee ranging from INR 500 – INR 3,000 based on the type of program selected.
PSSOU Eligibility Criteria 2025
PSSOU provides various academic distance learning programs for candidates at various UG, PG, PhD, certificate, and Diploma levels. Admissions to these are required to fill out for eligibility requirements, as mentioned below:
- Most Undergraduate and Diploma programs require a minimum of Class 12 (or equivalent) pass with 55% marks from a recognised board.
- Postgraduate and PG Diploma courses are available for students who have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- PhD programs take admissions based on merit and entrance. Candidates with government or state-recognised entrance exam scores are provided direct admission. For example, UGC-NET qualified candidates.
- PSSOU also hosts its own doctoral entrance test, known as the PRET entrance exam, which is mandatory to take in some cases.
PSSOU Application Form 2025-26
For admissions to Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University, candidates can fill out the application form for certain courses, such as Education and Arts. Admission portals for programs like B.Ed. and D.El.Ed for the academic session 2025-26 is live, and the application window will be open till 12 June 2025. Prospective students can choose and apply for a variety of UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate courses through the Online Services portal on the official website https://www.pssou.ac.in/.
Students are required to provide their basic information, such as personal details, academic and professional qualifications, etc. These details are an important part of the form and are necessary to complete the registration process. An amount of INR 500 – INR 3,000 (depending on the program ) is applicable to pay by the candidate as an application fee.
PSSOU Course Admissions 2025-26
PSSOU Admissions 2025-26 for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and PhD levels are offered for 25+ courses. These courses are provided for many disciplines such as Science, Commerce, Arts, Business Administration, Education, Library Sciences, Yoga, Computer Applications, and many more. The admissions for some UG courses, such as B.Ed., D.El.Ed. begun on 28 March 2025, and the deadline to submit the application form is 12 June 2025.
PSSOU UG Courses
| Course | Duration | Annual Fee (INR) |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 3 Years | 4,300 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) | 3 Years | 5,450 |
| Bachelor of Science (Maths) | 3 Years | 5,700 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 3 Years | 6,700 |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.) | 1 Year | 11,200 |
| Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) | 2 Years | 27,800 |
PSSOU PG Courses
| Course | Duration | Annual Fee (INR) |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 2 Years | 7,200 |
| M.A./M.Sc. (Maths) | 2 Years | 7,700 |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com.) | 2 Years | 7,700 |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | 2 Years | 11,350 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 Years | 19,600 |
| M.Sc (Computer Science) | 2 Years | 10,000 |
PSSOU PhD Courses
| Course | Duration | Fee Structure (INR) |
| PhD | 6 Months | 10,000 – 45,000 |
PSSOU Diploma Courses
| Course | Duration | Annual Fee (INR) |
| Diploma in Yog Science (DYS) | 1 Year | 8,200 |
| Diploma in Ramcharit Manas on Social Welfare through Science | 1 Year | 3,200 |
| Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) | 2 Years | 10,300 |
| Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) | 1 Year | 8,700 |
PSSOU Post-Graduation Diploma Courses
| Course | Duration | Annual Fee (INR) |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) | 2 Years | 10,000 |
PSSOU Certificate Courses
| Course | Duration | Annual Fee (INR) |
| Certificate in Goods and Services Tax (CGST) | 6 Months | 5,600 |
PSSOU UG Admission 2025
Admissions to undergraduate courses are available in various disciplines such as Business, Commerce, Science, Management, Arts, and Education. Some of these courses available include BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, B.Lib, and B.Ed. The admissions for these courses started online on 28 March 2025, and the last date to apply is 12 June 2025. Candidates can apply through the official website if they fulfill the eligibility of having 10+2 education with a minimum qualified mark of 55%. An application fee of INR 500 for general courses and INR 1000 for B.Ed and D.El.Ed is required while filling out the forms. Additionally, students can also pay the admission fee of INR 4,300 – INR 27,800 based on the course they are applying for and book their seat at the PSSOU.
PSSOU PG Admission 2025
Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University’s postgraduate course admissions for the academic session 2025 will start on 30 June 2025 and end on 31 August 2025. The course fee for PG courses such as MA, M.Sc, MBA, M.Phil, and MCA is in the range of INR 7,200 – INR 20,000. Candidates can pay a registration fee of INR 500 and apply through the official website. It is advised to check the eligibility and seat availability for a program before applying.
PSSOU PhD Admission 2025
PhD programs at PSSOU offer direct admission to UGC NET-qualified candidates. In other cases, the PRET Entrance exam ( Doctoral Entrance exam) is also conducted by the university. These programs are offered in multiple domains, and the course fee structure is between a range of 10,000 to INR 45,000. The admissions for the session 2025 will start in June and end in August. Candidates are eligible to apply if they have a master’s degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent from a recognized educational institution/university. An application fee of INR 3,000 is required for admissions.
How to apply for PSSOU Admission?
To get admission at PSSOU, candidates can follow the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Navigate to the Admissions portal
Step 3: Click on the ‘Online Services’ tab
Step 4: Select the required program or course based on the open portal tabs shown on the website
Step 5: Register using your personal email address or phone number
Step 6: Log in using the credentials created.
Step 7: Select the Admission option
Step 8: Fill out the application form with the required personal, academic, and contact information.
Step 9: Upload the required documents such as passport-sized photographs, signature, caste certificate, etc.
Step 10: Create the ABC ID and the DEB ID.
Step 11: Pay the application fee
Step 12: For direct admission, pay the admission fee
Document Required
- Passport-sized photograph
- Signature
- Academic certificates (10th, 12th, graduation, and postgraduation)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Transfer/Migration certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Work experience documents (if applicable)
- Diploma certificates (if applicable)
