Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University, shortly referred to as PSSOU, was established in 2005, by the Chhattisgarh government. It has its regional centers located in Bilaspur, Jagdalpur, Korba. Raipur, Ambikapur, Durg, and Jashpur. The college offers 20 different courses for UG and PG. Admissions are merit-based for most courses, and in certain cases, dependent on scores in the respective entrance examination. 

PSSOU Bilaspur Courses

Courses Details
BA Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 10 + 2 with 50%
Type: Off-campus
Fees per annum: INR 4300
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BCom Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 10 + 2 with 50%
Type: On-campus
Fees per annum: INR 5450
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BSc Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 10 + 2 with 50%
Type: On-campus
Fees per annum: INR 5450
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MA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with 50%
Type: Off-campus
Specializations: History, English
Fees per annum: INR 7200
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PG Diploma in Management Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with 50%
Type: On-campus
Specializations: Marketing Management, Human Resources Management, Tourism Management
Fees per annum: INR 11200
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PG Diploma Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with 50%
Type: On-campus
Specializations: Hotel Management, Yogic Science, Personnel Management And Labour Welfare, Computer Applications, Journalism And Mass Communication, Advertising And Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism And New Media, Psychological Counselling
Fees per annum: INR 13200
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Ph.D Duration: 3 years
Eligibility:Post-graduation
Type: On-campus
Specializations: Education, English, Hindi, Library & Information Science, Political Science, Psychology, and Management
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PSSOU Bilaspur Admission

The steps to apply are as follows:

  • Visit the official website of PSSOU.
  • On the official website, click on the Online Admission link.
  • Fill in the required details and upload the documents. 
  • Pay the application fee of INR 100 through online payment methods or through bank challan. 
  • Once the applicant has cleared the fee, they will get a confirmation via SMS on the mobile number given by them. The Application Form and Fee will be checked at the Exam Centre for verification purposes.

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PSSOU Bilaspur Scholarship

Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University has a state-sponsored scholarship for SC/ ST. Candidates need to fill in the form by visiting http://mpsc.mp.nic.in/cgpms/ and apply for the same. Candidates applying to ST or Minority category will be awarded scholarships as per the Government of India’s schemes and plans.

PSSOU, Bilaspur Facilities

Some of the facilities provided by the college include: 

  • Library: The institute library has a strong collection of Books, Journals, Legal and General Magazines, Commission Reports, Encyclopaedias, Dictionaries, and General Books. It is built in a large area with ample space for storage of books and reading area. It has an accessible access system to facilitate readers to have secure access to the library resources.
  • Guest Room/ Waiting Room: The College has a guest house and waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student or family members.
  • Wi-Fi: The campus has a Wi-Fi facility for the students and staff.
  • Computer Room: The library hosts a computer lab. The lab is well advanced furnished and wholly equipped with computers provided with the internet connection. Students can easily access the free digital library and other online study materials from the computer lab.

PSSOU Bilaspur FAQs

Ques. Is Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University a good college?

Ans. Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University is a very good and well-equipped college, especially for distance learning, and is highly preferred among candidates seeking admission to an Open Board University. The college has a very good reputation for offering quality education through its highly qualified faculty, as well as various facilities all around the campus.

Ques. How many departments are available for different courses?

Ans. There are a total of 14 departments. These include Department of Hindi, Department of English, Department of Sanskrit, Department of Library Science, Department of Commerce, Department of Education, Department of History, Department of Sociology, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Department of Economics, Department of Mathematical Science, Department of Computer science and Applications, Department of Ayurveda and Department of Herbal Science.

Ques. What is the process to check the result?

Ans. The steps to check results are: 
  • Visit the official website of PSSOU. 
  • Click on Result tab accessible on the left at the bottom of the home page
  • Enter your class and name
  • Click on submit a pin
  • Verify your result and print it for future value

Ques. How many admission cycles are there in a year?

Ans. PSSOU has two admission cycles, once in January and next in July.

Ques. How do we contact the college for more details?

Ans. The mailing address of the college is Bilaspur Koni-Birkona Marg, Gram Post-Birkona, Dist. Bilaspur (C.G.), Pincode-495009. You can also contact them at 07752-240712 or 9340941679, or you can email them at registrar@pssou.ac.in.