Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University (PSSOU), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

Pt. Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University (PSSOU) Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur was established by the Chhattisgarh legislature in the 55th year of the republic of India. The Governor of the state accorded his assent to it on on 20th January, 2005 and the act was published in the Chhattisgarh Gazette (extra ordinary) no. 20 Raipur, Monday the 24th January, 2005. Dr. T.D. Sharma joined this university as the first Vice-Chancellor on 2nd March, 2005 while Dr. Sharad Kumar Vajpai takes office as Registrar on the 15th March, 2005. XI State Open University of India established by Legislature vide Notification No. 26/2004.

The university also offers special distance learning programs for Handicaps thus the working of this university is different from that in the conventional universities. The Open University system is more learner-oriented, and the student has to be an active participant in the teaching-learning process. Most of the instructions are imparted through distance education rather than face-to-face communication. The university tries to follow a multi-channel approach for instruction with the help of Print Media, Audio-Visual Material, Counselling Sessions and Web Based Support.

Faculties:

* Faculty of Arts

* Faculty of Science & Technology

* Faculty of Social Science

* Faculty of Commerce

* Faculty of Education

* Faculty of Management Studies

Courses Offered:

* B.P.P.

* Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA)

* Diploma in Yoga

* Diploma in Jyotish & Vaastushashtra