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PSSOU in Bilaspur provides 48 programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, diploma, certificate, and doctoral level. Programs are offered in areas including Education, Arts, Science, Commerce, Mass Communication, and Computer Science. This university utilizes a distance and online mode of learning to provide more flexible, innovative forms of education.
Programs Offered
- Undergraduate (UG): BA, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Lib.I.Sc, B.Ed
- Postgraduate (PG): MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MLIS
- Doctorate: Ph.D in several subjects
- Diploma & PG Diploma: Many short-term courses and skill-based programs
- Certificate Courses: Focused on professional development and basic skill level
Part-Time Options
The PSSOU offers 10 part-time programs, including M.Sc, MA, B.Ed, Diploma, B.Lib.I.Sc, BA, B.Sc, MBA, and PG Diplomas.
- The B.Ed is the most popular, with total fees between INR 60,000.
Fee Overview
- Total Fee Range: INR 2,300 - INR 1.55 Lakhs (All Programs)
- UG Fees: INR 11,200 - INR 56,600 (Course-Specific)
- PG Fees: INR 11,200 - INR 41,200 (1-2 years)
- M.Sc Fees: INR 15,400 - INR 20,000 (2 years)
Most popular: Computer Science (INR 20,000)
- Ph.D Fees: INR 1.55 Lakhs (3 years)
Most popular: Commerce, Computer Science
- PG Diploma Fees: INR 11,000 (1 year)
- PG Diploma in Computer Applications: INR 11,000
- PG Diploma in Functional Chhattisgarhi: INR 3,600.
PSSOU Top Courses With Fees
| Course | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc | Graduation | INR 15,400 - 20,000 |
| Ph.D | Post Graduation | INR 1.55 Lakhs |
| PG Diploma | Graduation | INR 11,000 |
| MA | Graduation | INR 14,400 - 15,400 |
| B.Ed | Graduation | INR 56,600 |
| Diploma | 10+2 | INR 2,300 - 25,400 |
| B.Lib.I.Sc | 10+2 | INR 11,200 - 12,900 |
| BA | 10+2 | INR 11,200 - 12,900 |
| B.Sc | 10+2 | INR 17,100 - 18,600 |
| MBA | Graduation | INR 41,200 |
Table of Content
- PSSOU M.Sc Fees
- PSSOU Ph.D Fees
- PSSOU PG Diploma Fees
- PSSOU MA Fees
- PSSOU B.Ed Fees
- PSSOU Scholarship
- PSSOU FAQs
PSSOU M.Sc Fees
PSSOU M.Sc 2025-2026 Fee ranges from INR 15,400 - 20,000 for the entire duration, with tuition fees of INR 15,400 - 20,000. PSSOU M.Sc Detailed fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Type | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 15,400 - 20,000 |
| Total Fee | INR 15,400 - 20,000 |
PSSOU M.Sc Fees Yearly Stats
PSSOU M.Sc is offered in 1 fields. For M.Sc Admisssion, candidate must have Graduation. The detailed fees for M.Sc Computer Science is as follows.
PSSOU Ph.D Fees
PSSOU Ph.D 2025-2026 Fee is INR 1.55 Lakhs for the entire duration, with tuition fees of INR 1.55 Lakhs. PSSOU Ph.D Detailed fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Type | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 88,000 |
| Admission Fee | INR 500 |
| Library Fee | INR 1,000 |
| Lab Fee | INR 1,000 |
| Miscellaneous Fee | INR 61,500 |
| Total Fee | INR 1.55 Lakhs |
PSSOU Ph.D Fees Yearly Stats
PSSOU Ph.D is offered in 3 fields. For Ph.D. Admission, candidate must have Post Graduation. The detailed fees for Ph.D Commerce is as follows.
| Fees (2025 - 2026) | Year 1 (in INR) | Year 2 (in INR) | Year 3 (in INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | INR 36000 | INR 26000 | INR 26000 |
| Admission Fees | INR 500 | - | - |
| Registration Fees | INR 3000 | - | - |
| Library Fees | INR 1000 | - | - |
| Lab Fees | INR 1000 | - | - |
| Miscellaneous Fees | INR 20500 | INR 20500 | INR 20500 |
| Yearly Fees | INR 62000 | INR 46500 | INR 46500 |
PSSOU Ph.D Fees Course-Wise Stats
Check other PSSOU Ph.D course details in the table below:
| Ph.D Course | Eligibility | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Post Graduation | INR 1.55 Lakhs |
| Sociology | Post Graduation | INR 1.55 Lakhs |
PSSOU PG Diploma Fees 2025
PSSOU PG Diploma 2025-2026 Fee is INR 11,000 for the entire duration, with tuition fees of INR 11,000. PSSOU PG Diploma Detailed fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Type | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 10,000 |
| Other Fee | INR 600 |
| Miscellaneous Fee | INR 1,000 |
| Total Fee | INR 11,000 |
PSSOU PG Diploma Fees Yearly Stats
PSSOU PG Diploma is offered in 11 fields. For PG Diploma Admisssion, candidate must have Graduation. The detailed fees for PG Diploma Computer Applications is as follows.
| Fees (2025 - 2026) | Year 1 (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | INR 10000 |
| Miscellaneous Fees | INR 1000 |
| Yearly Fees | INR 11000 |
PSSOU PG Diploma Fees Course-Wise Stats
Check other PSSOU PG Diploma course details in the table below:
| PG Diploma Course | Eligibility | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Chhattisgarhi | Graduation | INR 3,600 |
| Yoga | Graduation | INR 8,200 |
| Psychological Counseling | Graduation | INR 11,200 |
| Guidance & Counselling | Graduation | INR 11,200 |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | Graduation | INR 13,200 |
| Tourism Management | Graduation | INR 9,200 |
| Cyber Law | Graduation | INR 11,200 |
| Advertising and Public Relation | Graduation | INR 13,200 |
| Broadcast Journalism and New Media | Graduation | INR 17,200 |
PSSOU MA Fees
PSSOU MA 2025-2026 Fee ranges from INR 14,400 - 15,400 for the entire duration, with tuition fees of INR 14,400 - 15,400. PSSOU MA Detailed fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Type | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 14,400 - 15,400 |
| Total Fee | INR 14,400 - 15,400 |
PSSOU MA Fees Yearly Stats
PSSOU MA is offered in 8 fields. For MA Admisssion, candidate must have Graduation. The detailed fees for MA Education is as follows.
| Fees (2025 - 2026) | Year 1 (in INR) | Year 2 (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | INR 7700 | INR 7700 |
| Yearly Fees | INR 7700 | INR 7700 |
PSSOU MA Fees Course-Wise Stats
Check other PSSOU MA course details in the table below:
| MA Course | Eligibility | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| English | Graduation | INR 14,400 |
| Sociology | Graduation | INR 14,400 |
| Hindi | Graduation | INR 14,400 |
| Sanskrit | Graduation | INR 14,400 |
| Political Science | Graduation | INR 14,400 |
| Mathematics | Graduation | INR 15,400 |
| History | Graduation | INR 14,400 |
PSSOU B.Ed Fees
PSSOU B.Ed 2025-2026 Fee is INR 60,000 for the entire duration, with tuition fees of INR 60,000. PSSOU B.Ed Detailed fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Type | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 59,000 |
| Miscellaneous Fee | INR 1,000 |
| Total Fee | INR 60,000 |
PSSOU B.Ed is offered in 1 fields. For B.Ed Admisssion, candidate must have Graduation. The detailed fees for B.Ed General is as follows.
| Fees (2025 - 2026) | Year 1 (in INR) | Year 2 (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | INR 27800 | INR 27800 |
| Miscellaneous Fees | INR 500 | INR 500 |
| Yearly Fees | INR 28300 | INR 28300 |
PSSOU Fees for Other Courses
PSSOU fees for other UG, PG, Doctorate courses are as follows.
| Course | Eligibility | Fees | Previous Year Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | 10+2 | INR 2,300 - 8,700 | INR 2,300 - 20,000 |
| B.Lib.I.Sc | 10+2 | INR 2,300 - 8,700 | INR 11,200 - 12,900 |
| BA | 10+2 | INR 12,900 | - |
| B.Sc | 10+2 | INR 17,100 - 18,600 | INR 17,100 - 18,600 |
| MBA | Graduation | INR 41,200 | - |
PSSOU Scholarship
PSSOU offers scholarships for their students. Students can avail following scholarships during their academic years. PSSOU Scholarships for UG and PG are mentioned below.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NSP (PM-USP) Yojana | 80% in Class 12, AICTE recognized UG/PG courses, parental income ≤ INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 82,000 per annum |
| Must be in a regular course, maintain 50% marks and 75% attendance | ||
| National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC) | First-time PG students under 30 in UGC-recognized full-time programs | INR 10,000 per year or INR 15,000 per month |
PSSOU Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the fee for M.Sc. courses in PSSOU?
Ans. The total fee for the M.Sc. program at PSSOU varies from ₹15,400 to ₹20,000 for two years, which includes tuition fees, study material and exam fees. PSSOU allows students to pay the fees either semester-wise, through online admission portal or once for the full two-year period. The affordable fee structure keeps the quality of postgraduate education available to students from diverse backgrounds and affordability in mind.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for a Ph.D in PSSOU?
Ans. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) program at PSSOU is a 3-year research program in artificial involvement which is intended to promote reading and student ownership of advanced academic reading and original research in educational programs in multiple disciplines, such as Education / Political Science / English / Sociology / Geography. The eligibility norm is that candidates must have a Postgraduate degree (Master's) in the respective field from a university, holding a minimum required percentage, as per university norms - which itself differs according to fields of study. The selection criteria are either through the PSSOU Ph.D. Entrance Test (PRET) or through national-level tests such as UGC NET/JRF/SET. The fee for the full Ph.D. program is approximately approximately ₹1.55 lakhs, which includes the tuition fee of ₹88,000, and additional coursework fees and other research-based fees.
Ques. What is the Doctorate fee at PSSOU?
Ans. The entire fee for the Doctorate at PSSOU is approximately ₹1.55 lakh for the length of the program. This connects to ₹88,000 for tuition plus a differential charge for course work, research supervision, and viva-voce. You would also need to pay an additional fee for submitting your thesis and a re-registration fee, if applicable. The university keeps the fees transparent and pay-as-you-go on an annual basis so scholars in research education have an economical pathway to advance studies.
Ques. What is the eligibility for PG Diploma at PSSOU?
Ans. The Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma) at PSSOU is 1 year for graduates who want to enhance their academic and professional qualifications in areas of specialization; successful applicants will hold a Bachelor's degree in any area from a recognized university. Course instruction will cover a variety of specialties such as Computer Applications, Yoga, Guidance & Counselling, Journalism, and Cyber Law to enhance employability and expertise in a domain of interest. The overall costs of a PG Diploma are ₹11,000 which also includes the registration, tuition, and examination fees. The affordability and flexibility of the course, fits particularly well for professionals working towards skill-based development.
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