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KSOU MBA Question Papers – HC-1.1 to HC-1.5, Managerial Economics & ELM-01 PDF

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  2. Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU MBA Question Papers (HC-1.1 to HC-1.5, ELM-01 Disaster Management & 8 Specialisations)
  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 MBA Question Papers
  8. KSOU MBA Question Papers: official portals and documents

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KSOU's 26-page MBA January–February 2025 question paper compilation PDF contains the complete First Semester examination papers for HC-1.1 (Management and Organisational Behaviour), HC-1.2 (Managerial Economics), HC-1.3 (Accounting for Managers), HC-1.4 (Statistics and Optimization Techniques), HC-1.5 (Legal Aspects of Business), and the 40-mark Open Elective ELM-01 (Disaster Management). The Department of Studies and Research in Management (established 1997) offers KSOU's MBA across eight specialisations.

Programme scheme: Master of Business Administration (MBA – 8 Specialisations under School of Management)  |  Fee summary: Offered across 8 specialisations: Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Tourism, Corporate Law, IT, and Hospital & Health Care Management  |  Passing rule: 80-mark 3-hour Term-End Examination + 20-mark Internal Assessment per core course (40-mark exam for 2-credit Open Elective ELM-01).

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU MBA Question Papers (HC-1.1 to HC-1.5, ELM-01 Disaster Management & 8 Specialisations)

The table below lists all 7 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU MBA Question Papers (HC-1.1 to HC-1.5, ELM-01 Disaster Management & 8 Specialisations).

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
HC-1.1 Management and Organisational Behaviour Semester I MBA Core (4 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Jan/Feb 2025 QP PDF (p.15–18)
HC-1.2 Managerial Economics Semester I MBA Core (4 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Jan 2025 QP PDF (p.11–14) & Economics PDF (p.1–4)
HC-1.3 Accounting for Managers Semester I MBA Core (4 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Jan/Feb 2025 QP PDF (p.22–26)
HC-1.4 Statistics and Optimization Techniques Semester I MBA Core (4 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Jan 2025 QP PDF (p.5–10)
HC-1.5 Legal Aspects of Business Semester I MBA Core (4 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Jan 2025 QP PDF (p.19–21)
ELM-01 Disaster Management (Open Elective Course) Semester I Open Elective (2 Credits) 40 + 10 = 50 Jan/Feb 2025 QP Sets PDF (p.1–4)
Specialisation Groups (Sem III & IV) Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Operations, Tourism, Corporate Law, Information Technology (IT), Hospital and Health Care Management Semesters III & IV Electives + Project 100 Marks per paper School of Management Profile (p.19)

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • HC-1.4 Statistics & Optimization and HC-1.3 Accounting for Managers (Pages 5–10, 22–26): Includes numerical problems on probability distributions, correlation/regression, linear programming,simplex method, ratio analysis, fund flow/cash flow statements, and marginal costing.
  • HC-1.1 Organisational Behaviour, HC-1.2 Managerial Economics & HC-1.5 Business Law (Pages 11–21): Covers demand forecasting, pricing under oligopoly, motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg), Indian Contract Act 1872, Companies Act 2013, and Negotiable Instruments Act.
  • ELM-01 Disaster Management (Pages 1–4): 40-mark paper covering natural and man-made disasters, Disaster Management Act 2005, NDMA/SDMA structure, risk assessment, and rehabilitation.

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 MBA First Semester Question Paper January 2025 (HC-1.1 to HC-1.5 & ELM-01) 26 Open PDF (26p)
Question Paper Compilation KSOU First Semester MBA Managerial Economics Question Paper 2025 28 Open PDF (28p)
PhD Syllabus KSOU PhD Management Common Entrance Test Syllabus 2025 5 Open PDF (5p)
Fee Order KSOU Online Programmes Admission Fee Order 2026-27 8 Open PDF (8p)

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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 MBA Question Papers (HC-1.1 to HC-1.5, ELM-01 Disaster Management & 8 Specialisations) PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for HC-1.1, HC-1.2, HC-1.3, HC-1.4, HC-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 MBA Question Papers (HC-1.1 to HC-1.5, ELM-01 Disaster Management & 8 Specialisations) at KSOU?

80-mark 3-hour Term-End Examination + 20-mark Internal Assessment per core course (40-mark exam for 2-credit Open Elective ELM-01). 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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