Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University (PSSOU) is a state university in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The university was founded in 2005 and is named after Pandit Sundarlal Sharma. He was a freedom fighter and social activist.
The university gained recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and was accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC. You will get a chance to choose from various courses. These courses are many levels such as undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral levels.
This helps students to study their desired course all under one roof. The PT Sundarlal Sharma Open University is managed by an Executive Council an Academic Council and other governing bodies.
The university has many regional centers in Bliaspur, Raipur, Ambikapur, Durg, Jashpur, and Jagdalpur. And it focuses on offering quality education through flexible options.
The PT Sundarlal Sharma Open University is not listed in the NIRF Ranking. But the university secured the top three positions in the open universities category which are held by -
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) – Ranked 1st
Netaji Subhash Open University – Ranked 2nd
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University – Ranked 3rd
The Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University has a wide range of programs. These are the undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctoral courses.
The university follows a distance learning system which allows students to study with flexibility.
In the undergraduate section, courses are Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) and Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA).
The Postgraduate courses include Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Commerce (MCom), Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Education (MEd).
Diploma and certificate programs are available in fields like Computer Applications, Yoga, and Environmental Studies.
And Doctoral programs (PhD) are offered in subjects such as Arts, Science, Commerce, and Education.
The university wants to keep education affordable by maintaining quality. The PT Sundarlal Sharma Open University fees is depend on the course you choose.
If you want to opt for undergraduate programs like the cost is around ?4,300 to ?6,200 per year. And for professional courses such as BBA and B.Lib cost is a bit more, from ?6,700 to ?11,200.
Those who want to study courses like MSW and MBA may need to pay a cost of about ?11,200 to ?11,350.
The PT Sundarlal Sharma Open University has the same eligibility criteria as other universities. You need to complete a 10+2 or an equivalent exam from a recognized board. If you want to apply for UG courses. And for the PG courses, you need a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
If you are looking for short-term courses such as diplomas or certificates, you need to have at least a 10th or 12th-grade passing certificate. The university keeps its rules flexible to support students from different backgrounds.
The university is following an easy and flexible admission criterion for all programs. It helps the students to get into their desired program hassle-free. If you are looking to apply, you need to follow these easy steps. They are -
You need to check the eligibility for the courses you wish to join. After this, apply online through the university's official website.
Then you need to fill out the application form by adding your personal and educational details.
You also need to submit all the documents, such as mark sheets, certificates, ID proof, and passport-sized photographs.
You need to pay PT Sundarlal Sharma Open University admission fees after filling the form. In some cases, regional centers may assist students with counseling or verification of documents.
The university conducts exams for all its programs every year. The undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) main exams for 2025 were scheduled in June–July.
You can download admit cards from the official website starting from July 3, 2025. The university also conducts entrance exams for courses like Pre-B.Ed and D.El.Ed.
These exams were held on July 20, 2025 at various centers across Chhattisgarh. And the answer keys for these entrance exams were released on the same day.
The Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University has announced the results for the 2025 exams. The UG and PG main exam results for June–July 2025 were declared in August 2025.
You can results online using their roll number or name on the official result portal. The Pre B.Ed and D.El.Ed entrance exam results were released on July 31, 2025.
You also have an option to apply for revaluation within 15 days of the result announcement. If you are not satisfied with their marks.
And the original marksheets will be available at the regional centers or study centers about two weeks after the results are published.
The university makes sure that the results are posted on time and accessible to all students.
The Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University Bilaspur offers placement to students for better job opportunities. The university cell set up career counseling, skill development programs.
According to the recent report, around 60% of students from various courses get placed every year. And the average salary was ?25,000 per month.
The university tied up with big MNcs such as Google, American Express, and other reputed companies. The graduates of Bed get jobs through the state education boards. And the MSC students often join research and academic roles.
Whereas PGDCA students are placed in IT and software companies. The university also provides resume building, interview preparation, and career guidance to improve employability.
