Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)

Mysuru, India

A public university in India providing distance education, known for offering various undergraduate and postgraduate programs primarily through an open and distance learning (ODL) system. It aims to provide education to those who may not have access to traditional colleges and universities, facilitating learning through innovative techniques and infrastructure. The university also engages in research and community service activities.

CCI Score

-24.86

0.11% May 31

Latest Event

KSOU Staff Protest Corruption Allegations

KSOU non-teaching staff protested by hanging a garland of currency notes on the administrative building to spotlight alleged corruption, misuse of funds, and unjustified recruitment amid financial crisis, pressing for greater administrative transparency.

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Latest Events

MAR

19

2025

KSOU Staff Protest Corruption Allegations
58.80

KSOU non-teaching staff protested by hanging a garland of currency notes on the administrative building to spotlight alleged corruption, misuse of funds, and unjustified recruitment amid financial crisis, pressing for greater administrative transparency.
+60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 8

The protest by KSOU's non-teaching staff symbolically challenges internal corruption and mismanagement. Hanging a garland of currency notes highlights demands for transparency and ethical governance in recruitment and financial handling, aligning with anti-authoritarian and pro-worker rights values.

KSOU Staff Protest Corruption Allegations with Currency Note Garland
MAR

18

2025

Alleged Corruption and Employee Protest at KSOU
-38.30

KSOU faced public embarrassment as non-teaching employees protested against alleged corruption and mismanagement. The protest involved symbolic acts, including decorating the administrative building with a garland of currency notes, and raised concerns about financial misappropriation, non-transparency, and potential violations of UGC norms.
-30

Public and Political Behavior

May 8

The incident has harmed public trust in the institution by highlighting alleged corruption and lack of transparency, undermining democratic accountability in a public university setting.

Corruption charge puts KSOU in a spot
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 8

The protest by non-teaching staff underscores significant issues in labor relations and human rights practices within KSOU. Allegations of corruption and mismanagement have directly impacted employee morale and indicate a failure to uphold ethical administrative practices.

Corruption charge puts KSOU in a spot
FEB

08

2025

Massive Corruption Scandal at KSOU
-77.56

An investigation by a law student uncovered extensive misappropriation of funds at Karnataka State Open University, with allegations against the Vice-Chancellor and staff over overpriced purchases and misappropriated public funds.
-80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

May 8

The detailed allegations of corruption, involving exorbitant and unjustified expenses on various university expenditures, point to severe ethical and business practice failings at KSOU. Such misuse of funds and lack of accountability undermines public trust and serves as an example of unethical behavior by a public institution.

Massive corruption scandal unearthed in Open University
OCT

05

2023

CBI FIR Filed for Misappropriation of Funds at KSOU
-42.36

The CBI lodged an FIR investigating alleged misappropriation of over ₹300 crore at Karnataka State Open University, raising concerns over the institution's financial governance and ethical practices in its collaborative institutions.
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

May 8

The investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds points to significant ethical lapses in financial management. Such behavior undermines transparency and accountability in a public institution, eroding public trust and potentially contributing to broader systemic corruption. This lack of proper financial stewardship is particularly concerning in an environment where public funds and community welfare are at stake.

CBI lodges FIR to probe 'misappropriation' of funds at Karnataka State Open University