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KSOU MA History, Political Science, Sociology & Public Administration Syllabus & Papers PDF

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  2. Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU MA History, Political Science, Sociology & Public Administration Course Codes & Papers
  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
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KSOU offers four major social-science postgraduate programmes under the CBCS semester scheme: M.A. History (MHIHC 1.1 to 4.3, 80 credits), M.A. Political Science (MPSHC 1.1 to 4.3, 80 credits), M.A. Sociology (MSOHC 1.1 to 4.3, 88 credits), and M.A. Public Administration (PA HC 1.1 to 4.2, 80 credits). Each course carries 20 marks for the online handwritten assignment on ksouonlinestudy.com and 80 marks for the 3-hour term-end examination.

Programme scheme: M.A. in History (80 Cr), Political Science (80 Cr), Sociology (88 Cr) & Public Administration (80 Cr)  |  Fee summary: Admission fee Rs. 11,660 (I Year) and Rs. 11,110 (II Year); exam fee Rs. 1,650 per semester  |  Passing rule: Minimum 8/20 in Internal Assessment, 32/80 in Term-End Exam, and 40/100 combined per paper.

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU MA History, Political Science, Sociology & Public Administration Course Codes & Papers

The table below lists all 7 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU MA History, Political Science, Sociology & Public Administration Course Codes & Papers.

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
MHIHC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 MA History Sem I: History Theory & Method (1.1), Ancient India up to 1206 AD (1.2), Medieval India 1206–1707 AD (1.3) MA History Sem I (4 Credits each) 80 + 20 = 100 each MA Prospectus (p.30–31)
MHIHC 2.1..2.3, 3.1..3.3, 4.1..4.3 MA History Sem II–IV: Historiography, Modern India (1600–1947), Pre-Modern & Modern Karnataka (1799–1990), Constitutional History & Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Modern World MA History Sem II–IV (80 Credits Total) 2,200 Marks Total MA Prospectus (p.31–32)
MPSHC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & SC 1.4–1.6 MA Political Science Sem I: Ancient & Medieval Western (1.1) and Indian Political Thought (1.2), Political Process in India (1.3), International Relations (SC 1.4), Public Administration (SC 1.5), Local Govt (ELMPS-1.1) MA Pol. Science Sem I (20 Credits) 550 Marks Total MA Prospectus (p.34)
MPSHC 2.1..4.3 & SEC MA Political Science Sem II–IV: Modern Western & Indian Thought, Comparative Politics, Contemporary Political Science, Karnataka Govt & Politics (4.2), Research Methodology (4.3) MA Pol. Science Sem II–IV (80 Credits Total) 2,200 Marks Total MA Prospectus (p.35–36)
MSOHC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & SC 1.4–1.5 MA Sociology Sem I: Classical Sociological Tradition (1.1), Methods in Social Research (1.2), Rural Sociology (1.3), Education & Society (1.4), Health & Wellness (1.4/5), Majority-Minority Relations (1.5) MA Sociology Sem I (22 Credits) 550 Marks Total MA Prospectus (p.39)
MSOHC 2.1..4.3 & SEC MA Sociology Sem II–IV: Social Statistics (2.2), Urban Sociology (2.3), Modern Social Theories (3.1), Sociology of Movements (3.2), Sociology of Ageing (3.3), Society in Karnataka (4.2), Social Justice & Human Rights (4.3) MA Sociology Sem II–IV (88 Credits Total) 2,200 Marks Total MA Prospectus (p.39–40)
PA HC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & SC 1.1–1.3 MA Public Administration Sem I: Introduction to Public Administration (HC 1.1), Development Administration (HC 1.2), Decentralisation & Local Self Government (HC 1.3), Electronic Governance (SC 1.1), Comparative Public Admin (SC 1.2) MA Public Admin Sem I–IV (80 Credits) 2,200 Marks Total MA Prospectus (p.36–38)

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • Choice of Soft Core & Open Elective Papers: In every semester, students complete 3 Hard Core courses (12 credits) and select 2 out of 3 Soft Core courses (6–8 credits) plus a 2-credit Open Elective (Sem I & II) or Skill Enhancement Course (Sem III & IV).
  • PhD Entrance Syllabi Available for Political Science & Sociology: Candidates preparing for KSOU research entrance tests or advanced theory revision can also download the official 4-page Ph.D. Political Science and Ph.D. Sociology syllabi below.

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
Prospectus KSOU M.A. Programmes English Version Prospectus 2025-26 (Pages 30–40) 100 Open PDF (100p)
PhD Syllabus KSOU PhD Political Science Entrance Test Syllabus 2025 4 Open PDF (4p)
PhD Syllabus KSOU PhD Sociology Entrance Examination Syllabus 2025 4 Open PDF (4p)
Date Sheet KSOU Provisional October-November Examination Time Table 2026 43 Open PDF (43p)

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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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Where can I download official KSOU MA History, Political Science, Sociology & Public Administration Course Codes & Papers PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for MHIHC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, MHIHC 2.1..2.3, 3.1..3.3, 4.1..4.3, MPSHC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & SC 1.4–1.6, MPSHC 2.1..4.3 & SEC, MSOHC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & SC 1.4–1.5 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 MA History, Political Science, Sociology & Public Administration Course Codes & Papers at KSOU?

Minimum 8/20 in Internal Assessment, 32/80 in Term-End Exam, and 40/100 combined per paper. 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).

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