The Karnataka State Open University established on 1st June 1996 vide Karnataka Govt. Notification No. EDI/UOV/95 dated 12th February 1996 - KSOU Act 1992 is considered to be a reputed Open University amongst the open learning institutions in the country. Keeping in view the educational needs of our country, in general and state in particular the policies and programmes have been geared to cater to the needy.

Usha Martin Academy, conceptualized by Usha Martin InfoTech Limited, is an industry-focused academic institution to provide end-to-end learning and skill building solutions with an aim to impact business performance through enhanced employee productivity and talent transformation of globally competent professionals.