Uttarakhand Open University, commonly referred to as UOU Haldwani, is a state-open university located in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. It was established in 2005 by the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly with the purpose of spreading knowledge and skills through distance learning. Uttarakhand Open University Haldwani is recognized as one of the leading institutions for distance and part-time education among other open universities in Uttarakhand. It is acknowledged by the Distance Education Bureau and the UGC, and is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities. Furthermore, Uttarakhand Open has formed partnerships with organizations such as Abhinav Knowledge Services, Tata Motors, Hiltron Calc, University18, IETS, IKC India, and several others.
Uttarakhand Open University has received accreditation from the NAAC with a Grade of 'B++'. The university provides over 120 programmes at various levels, including certificate, diploma, degree, and doctoral. UOU's course offerings encompass BSc, BCom, BBA, BTech, BA, MA, MSc, MBA, MCom, among others. Additionally, the UOU Distance Education programmes are available in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Learning (OL) formats. The list of companies that participated in placements at Uttarakhand Open University includes Grand Hyatt Kochi, The Leela Group of Hotels, and many more.
The UOU admission cycles occur biannually, in January and July. For the January session, online registration for most courses begins in November, while for the July session, registrations start in May-June. The main website of Uttarakhand Mukt Vishwavidyalaya (uou.ac.in) provides information regarding exam forms, assignments, study materials, and grade cards. Additionally, students can access their results from Uttarakhand Open University. Candidates can also verify their UOU assignment and admission status through the official UOU Uttarakhand site. Below are the key highlights concerning Uttarakhand Open University Haldwani:
Particulars | UOU Highlights 2025 |
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Establishment year | Ownership | 2005 | Public |
Also known as | UOU, UOU Uttarakhand |
Location | Behind Transport Nagar, Teenpani Bye Pass Road, Haldwani, Uttarakhand |
Recognised by | UGC, DEC |
Accredited By | NAAC B++ |
Approved by | AIU |
No. of schools | 14 |
No. of regional centres | 8 |
No. of learner support centres | 90+ |
No. of courses offered | 80+ |
Type of scholarships offered | Category-based, Need-based |
Mode of study | Application mode | Distance | Online |
UOU official website | uou.ac.in |