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
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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 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 |
The application process for Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) can be followed below:
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?
Ques. Do we get study material from the BRAOU?
Ques. Does BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad provides certificate course as well?
Ques. Do we have any entrance test for getting admission in BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad?
Ques. Does BRAOU provide relaxation of marks to the reserved categories for admission?
Category | Reservation% |
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General | No relaxation |
SC | 5 |
ST | 5 |
BC | 5 |
PH | 5 |
Ques. How is the evaluation of academic examinations done in BRAOU?
Ques. What is the tuition fee structure of diploma and certificate courses in BRAOU?
Course | Tuition fee |
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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?
Ques. Does BRAOU consider attendance criteria for examinations?
Ques. What will a candidate do if he fails to attend practical classes during the academic year in BRAOU?
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Events | Dates |
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Admission Timeline [Certificate in Engineering] | Tentative Jan 08, 2024 - Feb 29, 2024 |
Admission Timeline [MMC] | Tentative Jan 08, 2024 - Feb 29, 2024 |
Admission Timeline [Graduate Certificate in Engineering] | Tentative Jan 08, 2024 - Feb 29, 2024 |
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Course | Fees | Eligibility |
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B.Sc | ₹2,000 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
BA | ₹2,000 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
B.Com | ₹2,000 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
M.Sc | ₹12,600 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
Certification | ₹1,500 (Total Fees) | 10+2 |
B.Ed | ₹30,000 (Total Fees) | Graduation |
PG Diploma | ₹3,200 (Total Fees) | Graduation |
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B.Ed, | Admission Link |
BA, | Admission Link |
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The admission process was simple and smooth. The Admission form is available at college office. The admission process can be made more efficient if they provide admissions online. There are no proper reservations available in the college.
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1. Minimum degress is the eligibilty for pg course 2.i applied through online via official website 3.nominal fee they charge, we need to pay exam fee separatly 4.!no reservation is there 5. No proper communicatuon
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Who applied degree course that person complete an intermediate or diploma complete in pass marks then should take an admission. The Br ambedkar open university conducted many study centers in all over places then take to admission easy. The admission process only in apply in online and take printout and xerox coppies of your previous qualifications certificates to submitted in you choose your study centers. The degree course counducted CBCSE AND SEMESTER wise counducted and provided offline classes and online classes.
Students after 12+ are eligible for this course. We can apply application through DOST or we can directly take admission by going to college. If we take admission through DOST students are eligible for scholarships otherwise there will be no fee reimbursement. Everything is well maintained no need for improvements.
Eligibility of course is 12th with science I Reserved a seat on 27/07/2022 Yes In my college everything available sports and cultural programmes Any other festival programmes Finally our lectureres good qualified
Candidates with 10 +2 from some known institute can apply for this course at BRAOU. The candidates should Qualify in the entrance exam conducted by the University. Candidates can check the online portal for application form, application fee and application dates. The application fee is 500/-.
MBA General is an MBA course that mainly deals with the subjects management. It has general essential skills of management that are critical thinking, power of marketing etc. Eligibility criteria for MBA program is the Bachelor degree of minimum 3 years in any stream after 10+2 examination from a recognized board.
Book is integral part of human life. A good librarian can suggest good books for the persons. So, Master degree in this subject is surely preferable. Bachelor degree with one year relevant experience in certificate or diploma in library science with 40% marks is needed for the course.
This is one of the best colleges in our city. It has both law and degree courses.it provides free cricket coaching, NCC and other sports. Admissions for this college should apply in dost (degree online service Telangana).
Our university will release a public notification for admissions in their institute then the students should fill an online admission form and that formas to be submitted in the college then they will review our application by checking your previous education qualification certificate and they will make your admission by making the fee payment.
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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.