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KSOU 2nd & 3rd Year BA Question Papers – BHI-22 to 35, BEC-22 to 35, BPS-22 to 35 & FCA PDF

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  1. KSOU Alerts & Notifications
  2. Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU 2nd & 3rd Year BA Course Codes, Question Papers and Exam Timetable
  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 2nd & 3rd Year BA Question Papers
  8. KSOU 2nd & 3rd Year BA Question Papers: official portals and documents

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In Second Year B.A., KSOU students study two languages (BKN-02, BEN-02, BHN-02, BSN-02, BUR-02, or BTU-02), three 6-credit optional papers (coded 22 across History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, English, Kannada, Hindi, Education, Geography, or Anthropology), and the compulsory 6-credit Fundamentals of Computer Application (FCA) course. In Third Year B.A., students drop language papers and complete three 6-credit papers (coded 33, 34, and 35) in each of their three chosen optional disciplines (9 papers totaling 54 credits).

Programme scheme: Second & Third Year B.A. (Annual Scheme – 108 Total Credits)  |  Fee summary: Exam fee Rs. 1,200 (II Year) and Rs. 1,300 (III Year); renewal tuition fee via ksoumysuru.ac.in  |  Passing rule: Minimum 28 out of 80 in Term-End Examination and 35 out of 100 combined (IA + Term-End) per course.

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU 2nd & 3rd Year BA Course Codes, Question Papers and Exam Timetable

The table below lists all 10 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU 2nd & 3rd Year BA Course Codes, Question Papers and Exam Timetable.

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
BKN-02 / BEN-02 / BHN-02 Second Year Language – II (Kannada / English / Hindi / Sanskrit BSN-02) II Year B.A. (6 Credits each) 80 + 20 = 100 BA Prospectus Language Matrix (p.19–21)
FCA Fundamentals of Computer Application (Compulsory II Year Paper) II Year B.A. (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Compulsory II Year Requirement (p.19–22)
BHI-22 History Optional Paper – II (Second Year) II Year B.A. (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 BA I/II/III Year Exam Timetable PDF
BEC-22 Economics Optional Paper – II (Second Year) II Year B.A. (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 BA I/II/III Year Exam Timetable PDF
BPS-22 Political Science Optional Paper – II (Second Year) II Year B.A. (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 BA I/II/III Year Exam Timetable PDF
BSO-22 / BPA-22 / BEU-22 Sociology / Public Administration / Education Paper – II II Year B.A. (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 BA Prospectus Optional Matrix (p.20–22)
BHI-33, BHI-34, BHI-35 Third Year History Optional Papers III, IV and V III Year B.A. (3 x 6 = 18 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 each Final Year BA Exam Schedule PDF
BEC-33, BEC-34, BEC-35 Third Year Economics Optional Papers III, IV and V III Year B.A. (3 x 6 = 18 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 each Final Year BA Exam Schedule PDF
BPS-33, BPS-34, BPS-35 Third Year Political Science Optional Papers III, IV and V III Year B.A. (3 x 6 = 18 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 each Final Year BA Exam Schedule PDF
BSO-33..35 / BEN-33..35 Third Year Sociology / Optional English Papers III, IV and V III Year B.A. (3 x 6 = 18 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 each BA Prospectus III Year Structure (p.21–23)

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • Direct Lateral Entry Rules (Prospectus Section 7A): Candidates admitted directly to II Year B.A. must compulsorily pass First Year ICHR&ES alongside II Year courses; direct III Year entrants must clear both ICHR&ES (I Year) and FCA (II Year).
  • Third Year 9-Paper Structure (54 Credits): Each of the three optional subjects carries three separate 100-mark papers (coded 33, 34, and 35) in Final Year B.A., bringing the three-year degree total to 108 credits.
  • SLM Repository & Previous Papers on KSOU App: Registered II and III Year students can open subject-wise previous question papers and SLM blocks under 'SLM Repository -> Open Now' on www.ksouonlinestudy.com.

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
Date Sheet KSOU BA First, Second and Third Year Exam Time Table 2026 50 Open PDF (50p)
Prospectus KSOU B.A. Programme Prospectus 2025-26 (English Version) 69 Open PDF (69p)
Prospectus KSOU B.A. Programme Prospectus 2025-26 (Kannada Version) 79 Open PDF (79p)
Question Paper Compilation KSOU First Year BA Question Paper Compilation (Reference Pattern) 32 Open PDF (32p)

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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 2nd & 3rd Year BA Course Codes, Question Papers and Exam Timetable PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for BKN-02 / BEN-02 / BHN-02, FCA, BHI-22, BEC-22, BPS-22 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 2nd & 3rd Year BA Course Codes, Question Papers and Exam Timetable at KSOU?

Minimum 28 out of 80 in Term-End Examination and 35 out of 100 combined (IA + Term-End) per course. 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 2nd & 3rd Year BA Question Papers: official portals and documents

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