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KSOU 1st Year BA Question Papers – BEN-01, BHN-01, BHI-11, BEC-11, BPS-11 & ICHR PDF

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  2. Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU First Year BA Question Papers (BEN-01, BHN-01, BHI-11, BEC-11, BPS-11)
  3. What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover
  4. Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs
  5. KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules
  6. More KSOU programme-wise question papers and course tables
  7. Questions about KSOU 1st Year BA Question Papers
  8. KSOU 1st Year BA Question Papers: official portals and documents

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Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mukthagangothri, Mysuru publishes the First Year B.A. question paper compilation (32 pages) covering Language English (BEN-01), Hindi (BHN-01), Sanskrit (BSN-01), Indian Constitution, Human Rights and Environmental Studies (ICHR&ES), Economics (BEC-11), History (BHI-11), and Political Science (BPS-11). Every First Year B.A. course carries 6 credits (180 study hours) except compulsory ICHR&ES, and is evaluated on an 80-mark 3-hour theory paper plus 20-mark handwritten assignment uploaded on ksouonlinestudy.com.

Programme scheme: First Year B.A. (Annual Non-CBCS / Online & ODL Scheme)  |  Fee summary: Rs. 1,200 examination fee for I Year B.A.; annual admission fee Rs. 6,930 (I Year)  |  Passing rule: Minimum 28 out of 80 in Term-End Theory and 35 out of 100 aggregate (including 20 Internal Assessment marks).

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU First Year BA Question Papers (BEN-01, BHN-01, BHI-11, BEC-11, BPS-11)

The table below lists all 10 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU First Year BA Question Papers (BEN-01, BHN-01, BHI-11, BEC-11, BPS-11).

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
BKN-01 Kannada Language – I (Compulsory Group-I/II Language) I Year B.A. (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Kannada Syllabus & Paper Pattern (p.18–24)
BEN-01 English Language: Poetry, Prose, Fiction and Grammar I Year B.A. (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Dec 2024 / Jan 2025 QP PDF (p.1–6)
BHN-01 Hindi Language: Snatak Kavya Sangrah, Gadya Bharati & Grammar I Year B.A. (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Dec 2024 / Jan 2025 QP PDF (p.7–12)
BSN-01 Sanskrit Language – I (Non-CBCS SLM New Scheme) I Year B.A. (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Jan 2025 Proctored QP PDF (p.38–40)
ICHR&ES Indian Constitution, Human Rights and Environmental Studies I Year Compulsory (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Jan 2025 QP Sets 1–3 PDF (p.13–17)
BEC-11 Economic Theory – I (Micro Economics & Price Theory) I Year Optional (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 QP & Official Key Answers PDF (p.18–22)
BHI-11 History of India and Culture up to 1526 A.D. I Year Optional (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 April/May 2025 QP PDF (p.23–27)
BPS-11 Political Theory (Paper-I) I Year Optional (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Jan 2025 QP Sets 1–3 PDF (p.28–32)
BSO-11 Introduction to Sociology (Optional Paper-I) I Year Optional (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 BA Prospectus Course Matrix (p.19–22)
BPA-11 Elements of Public Administration (Optional Paper-I) I Year Optional (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 BA Prospectus Course Matrix (p.19–22)

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • BEN-01 English Language (Pages 1–6): 3-hour 80-mark paper covering poetry annotations, prose comprehension, fiction essays, and grammar transformation exercises across three examination sets.
  • BHN-01 Hindi Language (Pages 7–12): Covers Snatak Kavya Sangrah, Hindi Gadya Bharati, Pratinidhi Kahaniyan, grammar, and translation exercises for First Year B.A./B.Com.
  • ICHR&ES Compulsory Paper (Pages 13–17): Covers Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles, National Human Rights Commission, ecosystem conservation, and environmental legislation.
  • BEC-11 Economic Theory – I with Answer Key (Pages 18–22): Includes objective and analytical questions on Marshallian utility, indifference curves, elasticity of demand, production functions, plus the official KSOU answer key on page 22.
  • BHI-11 History of India up to 1526 A.D. & BPS-11 Political Theory (Pages 23–32): Covers Archaeological sources, Harappan civilization, Mauryan and Gupta administration, Delhi Sultanate, and foundational concepts of state, sovereignty, liberty, and equality.

Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs

Download the 4 official Karnataka State Open University PDF documents mirrored directly from ksoumysuru.ac.in and onlineprogramme.ksoumysuru.ac.in:

Document Category Official KSOU Document Title Pages Direct PDF Download
Question Paper Compilation KSOU First BA Online Examination Question Paper December 2024 (BEN-01, BHN-01, ICHR&ES, BEC-11, BHI-11, BPS-11) 32 Open PDF (32p)
Question Paper Compilation KSOU First Year BA/BCom Hindi & Sanskrit (BSN-01) Examination Question Paper 40 Open PDF (40p)
Prospectus KSOU B.A. Programme Prospectus 2025-26 (Course Codes, Credits & Pass Rules) 69 Open PDF (69p)
Date Sheet KSOU BA First, Second and Third Year Examination Time Table 2026 50 Open PDF (50p)

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KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules

Every Karnataka State Open University programme follows the evaluation and assignment rules notified by the Registrar (Evaluation), Mukthagangothri, Mysuru – 570006:

  • Term-End Theory Examination (80 marks, 3 hours): Conducted at notified KSOU examination centres across Karnataka. Non-CBCS UG (B.A./B.Com) requires at least 28 out of 80 in theory and 35 out of 100 aggregate; CBCS UG/PG programmes require at least 32 out of 80 in theory (8 out of 20 in IA for PG/M.Sc/MCA) and 40 out of 100 aggregate.
  • Online Internal Assessment Assignment (20 marks): Handwritten assignments must be signed and dated by the candidate on every page, scanned as a single PDF, and uploaded on www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform Android app (helpline: 9873037405).
  • 2-Credit Open Elective & SEC Papers (50 marks, 1.5 hours): Evaluated on a 40-mark Term-End Examination (minimum 16 to pass) plus 10-mark Internal Assessment (minimum 4 to pass, 20 out of 50 aggregate).
  • Maximum Completion Period (N+N Rule): Under UGC-DEB regulations, students may clear backlogs within N+N years (6 years for 3-year UG degrees, 4 years for 2-year PG degrees, and 3 years for 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc degrees).

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Questions about KSOU 1st Year BA Question Papers

Where can I download official KSOU First Year BA Question Papers (BEN-01, BHN-01, BHI-11, BEC-11, BPS-11) PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for BKN-01, BEN-01, BHN-01, BSN-01, ICHR&ES are linked directly in the course and document tables on this page, and registered learners can also access them inside the SLM Repository on www.ksouonlinestudy.com.

What are the passing marks for KSOU First Year BA Question Papers (BEN-01, BHN-01, BHI-11, BEC-11, BPS-11) at KSOU?

Minimum 28 out of 80 in Term-End Theory and 35 out of 100 aggregate (including 20 Internal Assessment marks). Each 100-mark paper combines an 80-mark 3-hour Term-End Examination with a 20-mark online Internal Assessment assignment.

How do I upload my handwritten KSOU assignment PDF online?

Log in to www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform app using your registered mobile number and OTP, open the Assignments tab, write your answers by hand with your signature and date on every page, scan into one PDF, and click Submit Assignment (helpline: 9873037405).

KSOU 1st Year BA Question Papers: official portals and documents

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