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Pt. Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh (PSSOU) is a State Open University located on Koni-Birkona Road in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The university was established in June 2005 and operates as a single-mode open and distance education institution.

PSSOU provides higher education through Open and Distance Learning (ODL), along with online education programmes. The university has academic programmes across arts, science, commerce, management, education, computer applications, social work, library science and other disciplines.

The university has its headquarters in Bilaspur and operates through regional centres and study centres across Chhattisgarh. Its official study-centre network includes centres in districts such as Bilaspur, Raipur, Jashpur, Kanker and other areas of the state.

The university campus covers approximately 70 acres and includes academic, administrative, library, hostel, guest-house and other facilitie

Courses

Arts & Humanities:
BA and MA programmes are offered in subjects including Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Sociology, Political Science and Chhattisgarhi.

Commerce & Management:
The university offers B.Com Hons, BBA Hons, M.Com and MBA programmes.

Science:
B.Sc programmes are offered in Biology and Mathematics, while postgraduate options include M.A./M.Sc Mathematics, M.Sc Botany and M.Sc Zoology.

Computer Applications:
PSSOU offers Diploma in Computer Application (DCA), Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) and M.Sc Computer Science.

Education:
B.Ed and D.El.Ed programmes are offered through the university's education programmes. Current 2026–27 admission notices are available for both B.Ed and D.El.Ed.

Library & Information Science:
The university offers Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) and Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc).

Social Work:
Master of Social Work (MSW) is offered as a postgraduate programme.

Yoga & Other Diploma Programmes:
The university offers Diploma in Yog Science and Diploma in Ramcharit Manas on Social Welfare through Science.

PG Diploma & Certificate Programmes:
PGDCA, PG Diploma in Chhattisgarhi Language Literature, PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication and other diploma/certificate programmes are offered.

Course Eligibility

BA: 10+2 or equivalent qualification.

B.Com Hons: 10+2 or equivalent qualification.

B.Sc Biology: 10+2 or equivalent qualification.

B.Sc Mathematics: 10+2 or equivalent qualification.

BBA Hons: 10+2 or equivalent qualification.

B.Lib.I.Sc: Graduation.

B.Ed: Graduation, subject to the university's admission requirements and applicable entrance/selection process.

D.El.Ed: 10+2 or equivalent qualification, subject to applicable admission requirements.

DCA: 10+2 or equivalent qualification.

MA: Graduation.

M.A./M.Sc Mathematics: Graduation.

M.Com: Graduation.

MSW: Graduation.

MBA: Graduation.

PGDCA: Graduation.

Fees

Placement

PSSOU has a Placement Cell that works as an interface between students/alumni and recruiting organisations. The university states that it aims to facilitate campus placement activities through the headquarters, regional centres and study centres.

The university's official student portal also provides a dedicated Placement Cell section. Placement activities include placement camps and employment support for eligible students and alumni.

A current reliable university-wide placement percentage, average package or highest package is not publicly disclosed in the official sources reviewed, so no specific package figure is presented.

Recruiters: Current official sources reviewed do not provide a sufficiently reliable consolidated recruiter list.

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FAQs

Q1. What is Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Open University?

Pt. Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh is a State Open University located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, providing higher education primarily through Open and Distance Learning.

Q2. When was PSSOU established?

PSSOU was established in June 2005.

Q3. Is PSSOU a government or private university?

PSSOU is a State Open University in Chhattisgarh.

Q4. Is PSSOU UGC recognised?

Yes. The university is recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, and its ODL programmes are subject to UGC-DEB recognition requirements.

Q5. Where is PSSOU located?

The university is located on Koni-Birkona Road, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, PIN 495009.

Q6. What courses does PSSOU offer?

PSSOU offers BA, B.Com Hons, B.Sc, BBA Hons, B.Ed, D.El.Ed, MBA, MA, M.Com, MSW, PGDCA, DCA, M.Sc, Library Science and various diploma/certificate programmes.

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