In 2005, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) was established. It was created in accordance with the provisions of the KKHSOU Act 2005, which was enacted by the Government of Assam and published in the Assam Gazette. It is the fifteenth of its kind, beside IGNOU, and the only state Open University in NE India. Its headquarters are at Patgaon, Rani, and Guwahati.

For admission to Postgraduate programmes, the individual must be a graduate of KKHSOU or another UGC-accredited university. Candidates must pass an entrance exam to be admitted to MBA programmes. Admission to the PhD/M.Phil programme will be based on performance in the written exam and viva. Candidates must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) with at least 55% aggregate marks to pursue a Ph.D./M.Phil. Students and faculty have access to a variety of resources, including the Digital Library and eBidya.