Sreenarayanguru Open University (SGOU), Kollam

Sreenarayanguru Open University (SGOU is one of the top Open Universities in Kollam Kerala, Here are the details about - Courses, Fees, Placements, cut-off, Ranking, Facilities, and Reviews.

Sreenarayanaguru Open University, the State University for education and training in a blended format, was established by the Govt. of Kerala in September 2020 vide the government ordinance No. 45 of 2020. Having been established as the 15th University in the State of Kerala the Sreenarayanaguru Open University aims at strengthening the structural dynamics of academic cooperation for ensuring quality inclusive education for all regardless of age, creed, gender, and religion. The jurisdiction of the University is limited to the political boundaries of the state of Kerala. The university was officially dedicated by Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan, the Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala on 2nd of October, 2020. In pursuance of the legal procedures, the Sreenarayanaguru Open University was accorded recognition under sections 2(f) and 22 of the University Grant Commission Act of 1956. The State Legislature of Kerala unanimously enacted the Sreenarayanaguru Open University Act in January 2021 (Act 1 of 2021).

The Ordinance and Act scheme out the governance of the University with the Chancellor as its head. By virtue of the office of Hon. Governor of Kerala, Sri. Arif Mohammad Khan acts as the Chancellor of the University. Hon. Minister for Higher Education is the Pro-Chancellor and Dr. K. T. Jaleel was the First Pro-Chancellor. In 2020-2021 May, Dr. Bindu became the Pro-Chancellor. Dr. P. M. Mubarak Pasha was appointed the First Vice-Chancellor. He assumed the office on the 19th of October 2020. Dr S.V. Sudheer is the First Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dr. P. N. Dileep is the First Registrar. Mr. V. Ajay Kumar is the First Finance Officer.

Accreditations and Ranking:

The Open University is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), DEB.

Course Offered:

Courses offered by SGOU are Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com], Bachelor of Arts [BA] in Hindi, Arabic, English Literature, Malayalam, Sanskrit Literature, Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA], Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA], Master of Arts [MA]-English Literature, Malayalam

Infrastructure and Facilities:

Sreenarayanaguru Open University is housed in a privately rented building situated beside the Ashtamudi backwaters near the bypass toll plaza Kureepuzha, Kollam. The Headquarters has dedicated offices for the governance, academic, and administrative units. Recently the university has started the academic block in the rented building of BSNL, Vellayittambalam, Kollam. The academic block houses, the IT center, Library, Classrooms, and faculty Offices.

Library

The university has a library that has a large collection of books, magazines, and journals for the students. They can visit the library during working hours to gather information.

I.T Infrastructure

The university has a well-maintained IT infrastructure for the students that have computer systems installed with the latest software and hardware. It provides internet facilities to the whole campus.

Alumni Associations

The college has good networking for the Alumni association.

Laboratories

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University facilities include laboratories. Students can visit the laboratories to have some hands-on experience for better learning.

Sports

Facilities include both indoor and outdoor sports facilities for the students. Games such as football, basketball, carrom, volleyball, cricket and many more are available for the students.

Guest Room/Waiting Room

The college has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.

Placement:

The institute has an active placement office with a full-time placement officer. Twenty-four batches of students have successfully graduated from the Institute.

Mission

To be benchmarked as a model for the conservation and dissemination of knowledge and skill in blended and virtual modes through approved quality education, training, and research for normal, continuing, and adult learners.

Vision

To increase access of potential learners of all categories to higher education, research, and training, and ensure equity through the delivery of high-quality processes and outcomes fostering inclusive educational empowerment for social advancement