* Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University was established to provide quality higher education through open and distance learning to reach the unreached of the society.
* KKHSOU, established at 2005
* The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission and Distance Education Council, Govt. of India.
* The headquarters of the University is located at Guwahati.
* The main aim of the university to develop and provide easily accessible modes of quality higher education and training with the use of latest educational inputs and technology.