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PSOU Study Material: Subject-Wise Notes and Books

Updated 3 October 2026 Study Material 5 min read

PSOU provides self-instructional study material (SLM) prepared by expert committees for its undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses. Distance learners can browse subject-wise SLM PDFs on the university website or log into the student portal to download study content and user manuals. Supplementary e-books, journals, and open-access search engines are also available through the university’s Guru Tegh Bahadur Library.

Key facts

Material Format Self-Instructional Material (SLM) with self-assessment exercises
Portal Access Credentials Email ID or Student ID and Password
Library Collection Size Over 253 resources including print, e-books, and e-newspapers
M.Com Subject Evaluation 100 Marks (70 External / 30 Internal), 6 Credits, 35% Pass
Digital Marketing Evaluation 100 Marks (70 External / 30 Internal), 4 Credits, 40% Pass
Computer Fundamentals Evaluation 100 Marks (70 External / 30 Internal), 6 Credits, 40% Pass
Official PSOU page on www.psou.ac.in: browse subject self learning material PDFs
The official PSOU page on www.psou.ac.in — browse subject self learning material PDFs. Screenshot taken 2 October 2026; click to open it.

Accessing PSOU Self-Learning Material Online

Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University prepares self-instructional study booklets for its distance education programmes under the guidance of expert committees and approval of the Academic Council. Each booklet includes self-assessment exercises and recommendations for further readings.

  1. Open the PSOU study material directory.
  2. Select your school, such as the School of Business Management and Commerce or the School of Education and Vocation.
  3. Choose your programme level (Postgraduate Degree, Undergraduate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate).
  4. Navigate to the relevant semester and click on the specific subject title to open or download the SLM PDF.
PSOU: Accessing PSOU Self-Learning Material Online — step-by-step
Accessing PSOU Self-Learning Material Online: the steps at a glance.

Downloading Study Material via Student Portal

Enrolled students can log into their official student dashboard to access program-specific content, admit cards, and material user manuals.

  1. Go to the PSOU student portal login page.
  2. In the field ‘Enter Email ID or Student ID’, type your registered login ID.
  3. In the field ‘Enter Password’, type your account password.
  4. Solve the security code in the field ‘Enter Captcha’.
  5. Click the button ‘ਲੌਗਇਨ / Login’ to view your dashboard and access the ‘User Manual for Study Material’.

Postgraduate and Undergraduate Course SLM Directory

PSOU provides structured semester-wise self-learning materials for its degree courses. For example, M.Com subjects like Organization Theory and Behaviour, Business Environment, and Accounting for Managerial Decisions are evaluated out of 100 marks (70 external and 30 internal) with a 35% passing threshold.

Sample SLM Availability for Business and Commerce Programmes

Programme Level Semester Available Subject SLM Modules
M.Com Semester 1 Organization Theory and Behaviour, Business Environment, Accounting For Managerial Decisions, Seminar-I
M.Com Semester 2 Computer Applications in Business, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Viva Voce
B.Com (Hons.) Semester 1 Effective Communication in English, Financial Accounting (Major), Business Organization and Management, Punjabi Compulsory, Sikh Heritage and Ethos
B.Com (Hons.) Semester 2 Environmental Studies, Business Law (Major), Business Mathematics and Statistics, English Compulsory, Fundamentals in Digital Marketing, Human Rights and Duties

Diploma and Certificate Study Material Options

Study booklets and syllabi are also available across multiple diploma and short-term certificate courses. Short courses like the Science of Happiness certificate course carry 4 credits with a 35% pass percentage, while skill enhancement courses such as Digital Marketing carry 4 credits with a 40% pass percentage.

  • Commerce Diplomas: Diploma in Retail and Sales Management, Diploma in Accounting and Taxation.
  • Vocational Diplomas: Diploma in Organic Farming, Diploma in Nanny Care, Diploma in Library and Information Science, Diploma in Horticulture, Diploma in Gender and Cultural Studies, Diploma in Food Processing and Preservation, Diploma in Fashion Designing, Diploma in Care Giver.
  • Certificates: Stock Market and Trading Operations, Rural Management, Finance for Non Finance, Entrepreneurship Creativity and Innovation in Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Computer Aided Accounting, Business Etiquette and Professionalism, Banking and Financial Services.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Library E-Books and E-Resources

Distance learners can access supplementary reference materials, electronic newspapers, and open-access search portals provided by the university’s central library via the Guru Tegh Bahadur Library portal. The facility maintains access to open-access book directories and national educational databases.

Digital Library Resources and Search Portals

Resource Category Portals / Names Access Format
E-Newspapers The Tribune, The Hindu, Economic Times, Business Standard, Hindustan Times Email Subscription / Official E-Paper Links
Open Access Portals ONOS (One Nation One Subscription), BASE, CiteSeerX, CORE, Google Scholar, DOAB, DOAJ Direct Web Links
Open Textbooks Openstax, Open Textbook Library, MIT OpenCourseWare, LibreTexts, Saylor Direct Web Links
What you can do Official page
Browse subject self learning material PDFs www.psou.ac.in/beta/slm
Access digital library and e-books portal psou.ac.in/ebooks
Log into PSOU student portal student.psou.ac.in/Login
Access student LMS portal login student.psou.ac.in/Login/

Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find PSOU study material?

You can find PSOU study material by visiting the PSOU study material directory on the university site. Enrolled students can also log into the PSOU student portal login page to view and download user manuals and course study files.

Where can I find the PSOU syllabus?

The syllabus for each course is included at the beginning of its corresponding Self-Learning Material (SLM) PDF booklet, accessible through the PSOU study material directory. The PDF details the unit breakdown, paper pattern, total marks, and recommended textbooks.

Are PSOU study booklets available for online reading?

Yes, PSOU study materials are published in self-instructional PDF format, featuring subject units, learning objectives, self-assessment exercises, and reference book suggestions.

What credentials are needed to log into the PSOU student portal?

To log into the student portal, enter your registered Email ID or Student ID along with your Password and the displayed captcha.

How can distance learners access e-books and newspapers?

Distance learners can access e-books, open-access research repositories like ONOS and DOAB, and e-newspapers through the Guru Tegh Bahadur Library portal.

What is the passing mark for PSOU theory subjects?

The passing mark depends on the course structure. For instance, M.Com theory courses require a minimum of 35% to pass, whereas courses like Digital Marketing and Computer Fundamentals require 40%.

Sources

Written from the official PSOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.

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