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BRAOU Admission 2024: Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Application Form

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), formerly known as Andhra Pradesh Open University is a state open university for higher education in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Established in 1982, BRAOU is the first open university to be established in India. BRAOU offers more than 50 UG, PG, PG Diploma, Certificate, and PhD programs in the faculties of Arts, Commerce, Education, Sciences, and Social Sciences with an annual enrolment of over 1 Lakh students. All the programs are recognized by UGC and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB).

Admissions at BRAOU for all UG and PG programs (except MBA and B.Ed) are based on merit (marks secured in the qualifying examination). MBA admissions are based on scores obtained in the TS/AP ICET or BRAOUMBA Entrance Test (BRAOUMBAET). The university also conducts an entrance test for admission to the B.Ed program. BRAOU admissions are conducted twice a year, i.e. January and July sessions. Registrations for the January session are usually conducted in the month of January-February and those for the July Session start in June every year. 

BRAOU application forms are released online on the university’s official website - braou.ac.in. Interested students must submit the application form on or before the dates declared by the university. The registration fee for admission at BRAOU is INR 200 for all UG and PG programs. For the offline mode of admission, students must submit the application form to the nearest BRAOU study center. BRAOU operates through a network of 179 Study Centres, including 23 Regional Coordination Centres (RCCs), spread over the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Check BRAOU Courses & Fees

BRAOU Admission Highlights

Name of the University Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU)
Type of the University Open University
Basic Admission Criteria BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.Li.Sc: Merit-Based
B.Ed/ B.Ed (SE): Entrance Test
MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Li.Sc: Merit-Based
MBA: AP ICET/ TS ICET or BRAOUMBAET +GD+Interview
M.Phil/ Ph.D.: Written Test and Interview OR CSIR/ JRF/ NET/ SLET/JRF or GATE
Application Mode Online
Reservation Yes (SC/ST/PWD)

BRAOU UG Admission 2024

BRAOU offers BA, B. Com and B. Sc and B.Li.Sc courses at UG level. 10+2 is the minimum eligibility criteria for UG programs and Bachelor’s degree in the related discipline is the minimum eligibility criteria for B.Li.Sc. Admission is offered strictly on merit basis. In order to confirm the seat, candidates have to visit the respective study centre with copy of duly filled application form and desired documents.

Course Name Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BA Candidates must have passed 10+2 examinations from a recognized board Students will be selected based on marks obtained in the entrance exam.
B.Com
B.Sc Candidates must have passed intermediate in Science stream from a recognized board OR Candidates must possess at least one year of experience in the field of Science and Technology
B.Li.Sc

Bachelor's Degree in any subject with work experience in Library Science OR Graduate with DLISc/CLISc OR 50% Marks in Graduation OR Degree in Engineering/ Law or Pharmacy

BRAOU MBA Admission 2024

BRAOU offers 2-year MBA General and MBA in Hospital & Health Care Management (HHCM) programs through the Department of Business Management. MBA is one of the flagship programs of BRAOU. The MBA Program is open to all citizens of India (both fresh graduates as well as in-service candidates). Candidates who have completed bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible for admission. BRAOU admits students into the MBA program who appeared in the ICET (Integrated Common Entrance Test for MBA & MCA) conducted by both the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh or Candidates who qualified in the BRAOUMBA Entrance Test (BRAOUMBAET) conducted by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University. 

Course Name Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBA (General) Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks TS/AP ICET or BRAOUMBA Entrance Test (BRAOUMBAET) + Group Discussion and Personal Interview
MBA (Healthcare)

Any Graduate degree other than Oriental Languages & Fine Arts from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate

BRAOU B. Ed & B. Ed (Special Education) Admission 2024

BRAOU offers B.Ed (General) and B.Ed (SE) in various discipline for the duration of two years. The admission to these courses is based on B.Ed Entrance Test conducted by the university. The minimum eligibility criteria is a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.?

B.Ed Entrance Test will consist 100 MCQs for 100 marks. 25 marks for English Comprehension and 25 & 50 marks for Telugu Proficiency and Mental Ability respectively.  B.Ed Test for Special Education will consist 40 marks for English Comprehension and 60 marks for Mental Ability & Reasoning.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Ed --

BA/B.Sc/B.Com B.Sc. Home Science/BCA/BBM/BBA with two years of teaching experience or as a Temporary teacher in any Primary/Middle/High School recognized by State/Central/Govt/Union Territory OR Engineering degree with 55% marks in aggregate (40% for SC/ST)

Students will be selected on the basis of the marks obtained in the entrance test.
B.Ed (Special Education) Hearing Impairment

BA/B.Com/B.Sc(Home Sci)/BCA/BBA degree

Entrance Test score
Visual Impairment
Mental Retardation

BRAOU B.Ed/ B.Ed (SE) Application Process: B.Ed application form can be filled online on payment of INR 435/- through AP/ TS Online Franchise Center. Submit the application form retain it for future requirements.

BRAOU PG Admission 2024

BRAOU offers MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Lib.Sc programs at the postgraduate level for 2 years. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to PG courses is to have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university. Admissions to PG courses will be solely based on marks secured in the qualifying examination.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MA History Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field can apply. The selection will be based on marks secured in the qualifying examination
Economics
Political Science
Public Administration
Sociology
English
Telugu Any Graduate with Telugu as a second language
Hindi Any Graduate with Hindi as a second language
Urdu Any Graduate with Urdu as a second language
M.Sc Mathematics Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Botany Bachelor’s degree with Botany
Chemistry Bachelor’s degree with Chemistry
Environmental Science Bachelor’s degree in Science
Physics B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics
Zoology B.Sc with Zoology
Psychology Graduation in any Discipline
M.Com -- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in B. Com/BBA/BBM field from a recognized university
M.Li.Sc -- B.Li.Sc degree with at least 40% marks (35% for SC/ST) in aggregate

BRAOU PG Diploma Admission 2024

BRAOU offers a one-year PG Diploma program in various specialisations. Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university are eligible for admission. The selection will be solely based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. The university does not conduct any entrance test for admission to PG Diploma programs. 

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
PG Diploma Marketing Management (PGDMM) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Merit in the last qualifying examination
Business Finance (PGDBF)
Environmental Studies (PGDES)
Writing for Mass Media in Telugu (PGDWMMT) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline OR 10+2 with at least of three years of experience in Mass Media
Human Rights (PGDHR) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Women’s Studies (PGDWS)
Cultural Heritage & Tourism (PGDCHT)

BRAOU M.Phil & Ph.D. Admission 2024

BRAOU offers M.Phil & Ph.D. courses in various disciplines in full-time mode. Master’s degree in the cognate subject with at least 55% marks is the minimum eligibility criteria for admission. Admission is offered on the basis of a valid score in the written test conducted by the university followed by an interview. Candidates have to secure at least 40% marks (35% for SC/ST/PH) in the interview round in order to qualify for the interview round.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
M.Phil/ Ph.D. English Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PH) in the relevant discipline Written Test followed by an interview. OR Candidates with a valid UGC/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET/ SLET/ M.Phil or GATE score are exempted from the university-based entrance test
Hindi
Telugu
Business Management
Commerce
Education
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Physics
Economics
History
Library & Inf. Science
Political Science
Public Administration
Sociology

BRAOU Application Process 2024

The application process for Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) can be followed below:

  • Visit the official website of BRAOU @braouonline.in.
  • Click on the "Admissions" tab on the homepage.
  • Select the program you want to apply for.
  • Fill the online application form with required personal and educational details.
  • Upload required documents (e.g. marksheet, passport size photo, signature, etc.).
  • Pay the application fee through online payment methods.
  • Submit the completed application form.
  • Keep a printout of the submitted application form for future reference. 

BRAOU Admission FAQs

Ques. What are the facilities available at BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad? 

Ans. Library- The central library is equipped with books covering all subjects including both textbooks and reference books. The library also has a collection of reports, proceedings, abstracts & indexes, encyclopedias, data books, National & International journals, audio and visual resources, CDs, educational videos and thesis/reports. The library also has a separate reading room.

Computer Centre- The Computer Centre of Dr BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad acts as the central unit for the Institute with systems provided with all updated software and applications meeting the requirements of technology. The computer centre is also provided with internet facilities.

Ques. Does BRAOU facilitates online classes? 

Ans. No there aren't live lectures but the University has uploaded recorded video lessons into YouTube channel. Students can watch the lessons by typing BRAOU in YouTube. The university also broadcasts audio and video lessons through all india radio and Doordarshan yadagiri channel. 

Ques. Do we get study material from the BRAOU? 

Ans. Yes, e-content is available on different websites which is accessible free of cost. Some of them are : Swayam, Vidvan, E-shodh, MOOCS, national digital library, e-pg pathshala, cec-ugc YouTube channel, swayamprabha. 

Ques. Does BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad provides certificate course as well? 

Ans. Yes, it provides certificate course in 4 fields which are for duration of 6months-1 year. These certificate courses are: 
  • Certificate Programme in NGO Management 
  • Certificate Programme in Early Childhood Care and Education (CECE)
  • Certificate Programme in Literacy and Community Development (CPLCD)
  • Certificate Programme in Food and Nutrition (CPFN)

Ques. Do we have any entrance test for getting admission in BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad? 

Ans. Yes, The University conducts “Eligibility Test” for admission into U.G. Programs, in the beginning of the Academic Year, for the benefit of the non-formal students who have completed 18 years of age. This test is conducted all over the State in more than 200 examination centers and every year about 70,000 to 80,000 students appear for Eligibility Test.In addition to conducting examinations for U.G. Programmes, the University conducts examinations for 18 more programmes leading to Masters Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates.

Ques. Does BRAOU provide relaxation of marks to the reserved categories for admission? 

Ans. Yes, BRAOU provides relaxation of marks to the reserved categories. Mentioned below is the detailed structure of relaxation of marks: 
Category Reservation%
General No relaxation
SC 5
ST 5
BC  5
PH 5

Ques. How is the evaluation of academic examinations done in BRAOU?

Ans. Students have to qualify for a written examination at the end of the academic year. The duration of each paper will be 3 hours. Each course paper will consist of 100 marks out of which 30 marks will be of assignments. The minimum passing marks for each paper will be 40. 

Ques. What is the tuition fee structure of diploma and certificate courses in BRAOU?

Ans. The tuition fee structure of diploma and certificate courses in BRAOU are mentioned below in a tabular form:
Course Tuition fee 
PG Diploma in Marketing Management INR 3,200
PG Diploma in Business Finance INR 3,200
PG Diploma in Environmental Studies INR  3,200
Certificate Programme in Food and Nutrition  INR 1000

Ques. What are the details specified in the admission registration form in BRAOU? 

Ans. Mentioned below are the details specified in the admission registration form in BRAOU: 

  • Date of Birth
  • Candidate name 
  • Parents name
  • Gender
  • Marital status

Ques. Does BRAOU consider attendance criteria for examinations?

Ans. Yes, The candidates who want to take admissions in PG courses such as M.Sc. has to complete minimum 75% of the total attendance to be eligible for appearing in semester-end practical examinations.

Ques. What will a candidate do if he fails to attend practical classes during the academic year in BRAOU?

Ans. The candidate has to pay the practical fees of INR 3600 once again for the subjects Botany, Environmental Sciences, Physics, and Zoology and INR 4800 in the case of Chemistry towards lab fees to attend the practical classes

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BRAOU, Hyderabad Fees & Eligibility

CourseFeesEligibility
B.Sc2,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
BA2,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
B.Com2,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
M.Sc12,600 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
Certification1,500 (Total Fees) 10+2
B.Ed30,000 (Total Fees) Graduation
PG Diploma3,200 (Total Fees) Graduation

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I retired as Deputy General Manager from State Bank of India and would like to pursue MA (Psychology). I am now 64 years of age. I am a first class graduate and also completed my M.Com., I am also a Certificated Associate of Indian Imstitute of Bankers (CAIIB). Can I get admission for MA (Psychology) without any entrance examination.
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) does not offer Masters of Arts (MA) in Psychology in distance mode but you can apply to other colleges such as the Institute of Open and Distance Education Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Karnataka State Open University, Andhra University, etc. 


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