If you are a student of Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) and are going to appear in the February 2023 examinations, then there is an important information for you. The university has released the admit cards on its official website uou.ac.in. Now every student can download the admit card of his course and it will be mandatory to carry it with him on the day of examination.
In this article, we will tell you in detail why the admit card is important, what information is given in it, how to download it, which students will get it, and what to do if the admit card is lost or torn. Along with this, we will also discuss in detail about the university, its courses and its features.
Introduction to Uttarakhand Open University
Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) was established in 2005. It is a public university specially designed for those students who are unable to study by going to regular college. Whether it is due to job, family responsibilities, or the distance and difficulty of access in hilly areas – UOU provides educational opportunities to all those students.
The university is recognized by the Distance Education Council (DEC) and University Grants Commission (UGC). Today, this university is running more than 80 programs.
Its study centers are present in many districts of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Roorkee, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Ranikhet and others. Through these centers, students are provided with the facility of studies, classes and examinations.
Courses Available in UOU
- Undergraduate (UG) – BA, B.Sc., B.Ed. etc.
- Postgraduate (PG) – MA, MSc, MBA etc.
- Certificate and Diploma Courses
- Research (PhD) Programs
There are even some courses that are directly linked to employment, such as Information Technology, Education, Management and Environmental Studies.
Latest Updates Related to Admit Card 202
The university has released admit cards for students of different levels.
- UG, Certificate and Diploma Courses – Admit Card Released
- PG Courses – Admit Card Released
Now students can download them directly by visiting the website.
How to Download Admit Card?
Many students may be downloading the admit card from the online website of the university for the first time. In such a situation, it is important for them to know the step-by-step process.
Step-by-step process
- First of all go to the official website of the university uou.ac.in.
- Go to the Important Notices section given on the homepage.
- Here you will find the option of Student Admit Card.
- Click on it.
- Now a new webpage will open where some information will be asked from you:
- Type of exam
- Exam center
- Program name
- Year/Semester
- Enrollment number
- Fill all the information correctly and click on Print.
- Now your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download it and take a print out.
Keep in mind – the admit card shown online only will not be valid on the day of the exam. You will have to carry its hard copy i.e. printed copy.
Information Given on the Admit Card
The admit card is not just an admit card, but it is a summary of your entire exam details. The following information is given in it:
- Enrollment number
- Roll number
- Student’s name
- Father’s name
- Mobile number
- Study center code
- Program (UG/PG/Diploma etc.)
- Year/Semester
- Course code
- Name and address of the exam center
- Student’s photo
These information ensure your identity at the exam center.
Why is Admit Card Necessary?
Often students think that the admit card contains the same information that they already know, then why is it necessary to carry it with them. Let’s understand this:
- Proof of Identity – It allows your entry at the exam center.
- Source of Information – You can find the exam date, subject and code from here.
- Official Document – This is the proof that you have registered for the exam and you are an authorized candidate.
- Future Need – Sometimes the admit card is also asked for at the time of collecting the result or other documents.
Important Instructions for the Exam Day
- Reach the exam center well in advance.
- Carry both the admit card and the identity card issued by the university.
- Do not carry any kind of unfair means (copy, slips, books).
- There should be no writing or cutting on the admit card, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.