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JSOU Fee Structure 2026: Course-Wise Fees and Payment Modes

Updated 5 October 2026 Fees & Payment 5 min read

JSOU total programme fees range from ₹5,200 for 6-month certificate courses to ₹46,700 for the 3-year BCA programme. Registration fees are ₹500 for general candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST candidates, payable via online portal or bank challan.

  • JSOU registration fees are ₹500 for general candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST candidates across all programmes.
  • The total fee for the 3-year JSOU BCA programme is ₹46,700, while B.A. General costs ₹13,100.
  • All 1-year JSOU Post Graduate Diploma programmes have a total fee of ₹15,100.
  • JSOU payments can be made online via net-banking, credit/debit card, or through an offline bank challan.
  • All JSOU admission fee payments are strictly non-refundable and must be paid in full during registration.
In this guide
  1. What are the JSOU general registration fee and payment rules?
  2. What is the JSOU postgraduate and PG diploma fee structure?
  3. What are the JSOU undergraduate programme fees?
  4. What are the JSOU diploma and certificate programme fees?
  5. What is the step-by-step JSOU fee payment procedure?
  6. JSOU quick links
  7. Official documents (PDF)
  8. Frequently asked questions
  9. More on Admission

The essentials

General Registration Fee ₹500
SC/ST Registration Fee ₹300
B.A. / B.Com Total Fee ₹13,100
BCA Total Fee ₹46,700
M.Com Total Fee ₹19,100
PG Diploma Total Fee ₹15,100
Payment Modes Online Net-Banking, Credit/Debit Card, Bank Challan

What are the JSOU general registration fee and payment rules?

JSOU fees consist of four main components: a one-time registration fee, per-semester course fees, yearly study-kit fees, and per-semester examination fees.

The registration fee is ₹500 for general candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST candidates across all running programmes.

All admission payments must be paid in full at the time of joining through the official online portal. Fees cannot be altered, and all paid amounts are strictly non-refundable.

What is the JSOU postgraduate and PG diploma fee structure?

JSOU offers M.Com at the master’s degree level alongside multiple 1-year Post Graduate Diploma programmes.

For details on consolidated fee structures, students can check the official JSOU fee structure page or download the complete JSOU fee structure PDF.

JSOU Postgraduate and PG Diploma Fees

Programme Eligibility Duration Reg Fee Course Fee / Sem Study Kit / Year Exam Fee / Sem Total Fee
M. Com B.Com (Honours) 2 Years (4 Sem) ₹500 ₹2,650 × 4 ₹2,000 × 4 ₹1,000 × 4 ₹19,100
PG Diploma in Management Graduation in any stream 1 Year (2 Sem) ₹500 ₹5,300 × 2 ₹2,000 × 1 ₹1,000 × 2 ₹15,100
PG Diploma in HR Graduation in any stream 1 Year (2 Sem) ₹500 ₹5,300 × 2 ₹2,000 × 1 ₹1,000 × 2 ₹15,100
PG Diploma in IT (PGDIT) Graduation in any stream 1 Year (2 Sem) ₹500 ₹5,300 × 2 ₹2,000 × 1 ₹1,000 × 2 ₹15,100
PG Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) Graduation in any stream 1 Year (2 Sem) ₹500 ₹5,300 × 2 ₹2,000 × 1 ₹1,000 × 2 ₹15,100
PG Diploma in Rural Development Graduation in any stream 1 Year (2 Sem) ₹500 ₹5,300 × 2 ₹2,000 × 1 ₹1,000 × 2 ₹15,100

What are the JSOU undergraduate programme fees?

Undergraduate degrees at JSOU span 3 years (6 semesters) across Arts, Commerce, Management, and Computer Application streams.

JSOU Undergraduate Course Fees

Programme Eligibility Duration Reg Fee Course Fee / Sem Study Kit / Year Exam Fee / Sem Total Fee
B.A. (General) I.A./I.Sc./I.Com or Equivalent 3 Years (6 Sem) ₹500 ₹600 × 6 ₹1,000 × 3 ₹1,000 × 6 ₹13,100
B.Com (Honours) I.Com/I.Sc 3 Years (6 Sem) ₹500 ₹600 × 6 ₹1,000 × 3 ₹1,000 × 6 ₹13,100
BBA I.A./I.Sc./I.Com or Equivalent 3 Years (6 Sem) ₹500 ₹3,000 × 6 ₹2,000 × 3 ₹1,000 × 6 ₹30,500
BCA I.Sc./I.Com or Equivalent 3 Years (6 Sem) ₹500 ₹5,700 × 6 ₹2,000 × 3 ₹1,000 × 6 ₹46,700
B.Sc. IT I.Sc with Math or Equivalent 3 Years (6 Sem) ₹500 ₹5,500 × 6 ₹2,000 × 3 ₹1,000 × 6 ₹45,500

What are the JSOU diploma and certificate programme fees?

JSOU offers various 1-year and 2-year diploma programmes, as well as 6-month graded short language certificate courses.

JSOU Diploma and Certificate Course Fees

Programme Category / Course Eligibility Duration Reg Fee Course Fee / Sem Study Kit / Year Exam Fee / Sem Total Fee
Diploma in Management (DIM) / Banking / Digital Marketing / Project Management / DCA / Counseling / Yoga / Naturopathy / Regional Languages 10+2 in Any Stream 1 Year (2 Sem) ₹500 ₹3,200 × 2 ₹2,000 × 1 ₹1,000 × 2 ₹10,900
Diploma in Marketing Management / Rural Management 10+2 in Any Stream 1 Year (2 Sem) ₹500 ₹5,300 × 2 ₹2,000 × 1 ₹1,000 × 2 ₹10,900
Diploma in Nursery Teacher Training (DNTT) 10+2 in Any Stream 2 Year (4 Sem) ₹500 ₹3,200 × 4 ₹2,000 (Per Year) ₹1,000 × 4 ₹21,300
Certificate in Rural Development / e-Commerce / Legal Awareness / Media Management / Mass Communication 10+2 in Any Stream 1 Year (2 Sem) ₹500 ₹3,200 × 2 ₹2,000 × 1 ₹1,000 × 2 ₹10,900
Graded Short Language Certificates (French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Persian, English, Hindi) 10+2 in Any Stream 6 Months ₹500 ₹3,200 × 1 ₹1,000 × 1 ₹1,000 × 1 ₹5,200

What is the step-by-step JSOU fee payment procedure?

Applicants must pay the full admission fee during online registration. For general guidelines, review the JSOU admissions overview page.

  1. Go to the JSOU student sign up page and create an account by filling in your Full name, Email, Mobile number, and Password.
  2. Log in to the portal using your application credentials and fill in personal, academic, and study centre choices.
  3. Upload scanned copies of your passport photo, signature, Aadhaar card, and qualifying marksheets for JSOU verification.
  4. Proceed to the online fee payment section upon verification approval.
  5. Select your payment mode: Net-banking, credit/debit card, or download a bank challan to pay at a bank counter.
  6. Download and print the completed admission form after successful payment, then submit the physical copy along with original certificates to your assigned study centre.
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Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

What courses are offered by Jharkhand State Open University (JSOU) and what is their fee structure?

JSOU offers UG programmes (B.A. General and B.Com Honours at ₹13,100 total; BBA at ₹30,500; B.Sc. IT at ₹45,500; BCA at ₹46,700), PG degree (M.Com at ₹19,100 total), 1-year PG Diplomas (₹15,100 total), 1-year Diplomas and Certificates (₹10,900 total), 2-year DNTT (₹21,300 total), and 6-month language certificates (₹5,200 total).

What is the registration fee for SC and ST candidates at JSOU?

The registration fee for SC and ST candidates is ₹300 across all programmes, whereas general candidates pay ₹500.

What payment modes are accepted for JSOU programme fees?

JSOU accepts online payments made via net-banking, debit card, or credit card. Alternatively, applicants can download a offline bank challan and pay at a bank counter.

Are JSOU course fees refundable after admission?

No, all admission fee payments made to JSOU are non-refundable and amounts cannot be altered after payment.

What is the total fee for the BCA programme at JSOU?

The total fee for the 3-year (6 semesters) BCA programme is ₹46,700, which includes a ₹500 registration fee, ₹5,700 course fee per semester, ₹2,000 study kit fee per year, and ₹1,000 examination fee per semester.

What is the total fee for the 1-year PG Diploma programmes?

All 1-year PG Diploma programmes (Management, HR, IT, PGDCA, and Rural Development) have a total fee of ₹15,100, which includes ₹500 registration fee, ₹5,300 per semester course fee, ₹2,000 study kit fee, and ₹1,000 per semester exam fee.

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