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KSOU MA Journalism, Education, Ancient History, Telugu & Urdu – Course Codes & Fees PDF

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  1. KSOU Alerts & Notifications
  2. Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication, Education (MEDHC), Ancient History (AHAHC), Telugu (MTLHC) & Urdu (MURHC)
  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 Question Papers
  8. KSOU Question Papers: official portals and documents

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In addition to Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, and Public Administration, KSOU's 100-page M.A. Prospectus (ID 4733) details five specialized CBCS Master of Arts programmes: M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication (exempt from MPP, open to any 3/4-year degree holder), M.A. Education (MEDHC), M.A. Ancient History and Archaeology (AHAHC 1.1 to 4.2), M.A. Telugu (MTLHC 1.1 to 4.5), and M.A. Urdu (MURHC 1.1 to 4.3).

Programme scheme: M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication, Education, Ancient History & Archaeology, Telugu & Urdu (CBCS – 80 Credits)  |  Fee summary: MA JMC admission fee Rs. 17,820 (I Year) and Rs. 17,160 (II Year); other MA streams Rs. 11,660 (I Year) and Rs. 11,110 (II Year); exam fee Rs. 1,650/sem  |  Passing rule: Minimum 8/20 in Internal Assessment, 32/80 in Term-End Exam, and 40/100 aggregate per paper.

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication, Education (MEDHC), Ancient History (AHAHC), Telugu (MTLHC) & Urdu (MURHC)

The table below lists all 5 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication, Education (MEDHC), Ancient History (AHAHC), Telugu (MTLHC) & Urdu (MURHC).

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication (HC 1.1–4.3) Hard Core (HC 1.1–1.3), Soft Core (SC 1.4–1.6), Open Elective (OEL 1.1) and Skill Enhancement Courses across 4 Semesters (No MPP required for non-cognate graduates) MA JMC Sem I–IV (80 Credits Total) Fee: Rs. 17,820 (I Yr) / Rs. 17,160 (II Yr) MA Prospectus (p.17, 40–42)
AHAHC 1.1 to 4.2 & AHASC (M.A. Ancient History & Archaeology) Hard Core (AHAHC 1.1–1.3, 2.1–2.2, 3.1–3.2, 4.1–4.2), Soft Core (AHASC 1.4–1.5, 4.3–4.4), Open Elective (EL 01) & Skill Enhancement (AHASEC 2) MA Ancient History Sem I–IV (80 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 per paper MA Prospectus (p.42–43)
MEDHC & ELMAE 01 (M.A. Education) M.A. in Education Core (MEDHC), Soft Core, Skill Enhancement & Interdisciplinary Electives (ELMAE 01, EL 02) MA Education Sem I–IV (80 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 per paper MA Prospectus (p.44–48)
MTLHC 1.1 to 2.5 (M.A. Telugu) Aadhunika Kavithvam (MTLHC 1.1), Aadhunika Sahithya Drukpathaalu (1.2), Udyama Sahithyam (1.3), MTLHC 1.4–1.5 & Semester II–IV Courses MA Telugu Sem I–IV (80 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 per paper MA Prospectus (p.26–27)
MURHC 1.1 to 4.1 & MURSC (M.A. Urdu) Hard Core (MURHC 1.1–1.3, 2.1–2.3, 3.1–3.3 Urdu Masnavi, 4.1–4.3) & Soft Core (MURSC 1.1–1.3, 3.1–3.3) + Open Elective (EL 1.1) MA Urdu Sem I–IV (80 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 per paper MA Prospectus (p.28–29)

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • Direct Level-1 Entry to M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication Without MPP: Per Section 11 of the KSOU M.A. Prospectus (page 20 & 41), candidates holding any 3-year or 4-year bachelor's degree are directly eligible for M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication without appearing for the Master's Preparatory Programme (MPP).
  • Separate Fee Structure for M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication (Page 17): Because of media production and practical components, M.A. JMC carries a first-year fee of Rs. 17,820 (Rs. 14,465 tuition) and second-year fee of Rs. 17,160, compared to Rs. 11,660 (I Year) and Rs. 11,110 (II Year) for the other 13 M.A. disciplines.

Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs

Download the 3 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 (All 14 M.A. Streams) 100 Open PDF (100p)
PhD Syllabus KSOU PhD Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Syllabus 2025 2 Open PDF (2p)
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 M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication, Education (MEDHC), Ancient History (AHAHC), Telugu (MTLHC) & Urdu (MURHC) PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication (HC 1.1–4.3), AHAHC 1.1 to 4.2 & AHASC (M.A. Ancient History & Archaeology), MEDHC & ELMAE 01 (M.A. Education), MTLHC 1.1 to 2.5 (M.A. Telugu), MURHC 1.1 to 4.1 & MURSC (M.A. Urdu) 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 M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication, Education (MEDHC), Ancient History (AHAHC), Telugu (MTLHC) & Urdu (MURHC) at KSOU?

Minimum 8/20 in Internal Assessment, 32/80 in Term-End Exam, and 40/100 aggregate 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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