Estd. : 2022-23
Approvals & Recognitions :UGC-DEB
Education Type : Co-Education
Institute Type : State Government
Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU), the sole State Open University in North East India, was founded under the KKHSOU Act, 2005, passed by the Government of Assam and published in the Assam Gazette (extraordinary) on 29/09/2005. The university received recognition from the former Distance Education Council (DEC), (now Distance Education Bureau, UGC), New Delhi through letter no. DEC/Misc/07/5957 dated 03/10/2007. The University Grants Commission, in a letter dated 18/03/2009 with reference no. F.9-13/2008(CPP-I), empowered the university to confer Degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956. Established as the 14th Open University in India, alongside IGNOU, the University's Headquarters is situated at Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati.
Award of Excellence for Institutional Achievement in Distance Education by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), recognising the university among open learning institutions in the Commonwealth countries.
KKHSOU has received other accolades such as Innovation Awards from IGNOU and honours from Indian government media bodies.
It has successfully completed quality assurance processes like COL-RIM audits and participated in national academic events.
While specific NIRF ranking data for 2025/2026 for KKHSOU isn’t listed among the top open universities in public sources like NIRF highlights, it is widely recognized in the national open and distance education ecosystem and accredited by NAAC.
Accredited with NAAC B+, indicating adherence to quality benchmarks in education delivery.
KKHSOU has pioneered open educational initiatives in North East India, reaching disadvantaged and remote learner groups through flexible education and technology platforms.
Self-learning materials, mobile apps, community radio initiatives, and MOOCs enhance digital learning experiences.
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