The Admissions at Karnataka State Open University Distance Education are done at following levels :-

Level 1 : Candidates who have passed Two Year Pre-University Examination conducted by the Pre-University Board in Karnataka State;

Level 2 : Any other Examination considered as equivalent there to; Candidates from other states who have successfully completed 12 years of schooling (either 10+2 or 11+1 or Higher Secondary Examination – 12 years of schooling) excluding nursery education.

Level 3 :
Pre-University Education in Vocational Courses with relevant subject conducted by the Department of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka.