BRAOU was established in 1982. It offers various UG & PG programs through distance learning mode. BRAOU offers various degree programs in multiple streams such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, and Management. The application forms can be filled online on payment of INR 200 as application fee by Credit/ Debit Card or in cash through TS/ AP Online.
BR Ambedkar Open University is also known as Telangana Open University. It is a state-owned University which was formerly known as Andhra Pradesh Open University. It was founded in the year 1982 and is situated in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana. The university believes in education for all irrespective of their position in society.
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Name of the University | BRAOU, Hyderabad |
Type of the University | Open University |
Basic Admission Criteria | BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.Li.Sc: Merit-Based |
B.Ed/ B.Ed (SE): Admission Test | |
MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Li.Sc: Merit-Based | |
M.Ed: Admission Test | |
MBA: AP ICET/ TS ICET+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) |
Events | Dates |
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MBA | |
Online Application Process | June, 2023 |
Last Date of Submission of Online Applications(Without Late Fee) | July, 2023 |
Last Date of Submission of Online Applications with a Late Fee of Rs. 500 | 1st week of August, 2023 |
Entrance Test | 2nd week of August, 2023 |
Announcement of Entrance Test Result | In Evening After Exam |
Group Discussion and Personal Interview | Next Day After Exam |
Announcement of Final Result of Qualified Candidates | 2nd week of August, 2023 |
First Phase of Counseling | 3rd week of August, 2023 |
PG Diploma | |
Online Registration Starts From | Feb 13, 2023 |
Last Date for Submission of Online Applications | March 10, 2023 |
UG & PG | |
Online Application Process | June, 2023 |
Last Date for Registration, Submission of Online Applications & payment of Tuition Fee | July, 2023 |
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 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 | Student will be selected on the basis of 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 |
To seek admission to MBA program in BRAOU, candidates will have to secure a minimum required marks in ICET conducted by Telangana or Andhra Pradesh. Bachelor’s degree in the related discipline is the minimum eligibility criteria.
Final admission is based on Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Candidates who will qualify in the entrance examination will be called for GD and then selected candidates will proceed to the personal interaction session.
MBA (Healthcare) is offered in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals Educational Research Foundation (AHERF) Hyderabad.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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MBA (General) | Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in relevant field can apply. | Entrance test (ICET), 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 |
Entrance test (ICET), Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
Candidates with bachelor’s degree in the relevant disciplines are eligible to apply for M.Sc, M.Com and M.Li.Sc courses. Admission is solely based on merit followed by document verification at the designated study center. Applications can be made online by visiting the official website of BRAOU.
Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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M. Sc. | Mathematics | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics | Students will be selected on the basis of their marks in the qualifying exam. |
Applied Mathematics | |||
Botany | Bachelor’s degree with Botany | ||
Chemistry | Bachelor’s degree with Chemistry | ||
Environmental Science | Bachelor’s degree in Science | Merit in the last qualifying examination | |
Physics | B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics | ||
Zoology | B.Sc with Zoology | ||
Psychology | Graduation in any Discipline | Merit in the last qualifying examination | |
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 |
In the field of education, BRAOU offers M.Ed program. The candidate must be 23 years of age and must have completed B. Ed or B. El. Ed. Two years of experience in the relevant field is mandatory. Candidates have to qualify in M.Ed Admission Test to secure admission in this program.
Course | Eligibility | Selection process |
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M. Sc. | Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in education or a B. El. Ed degree from a recognized university can apply for this course | Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in the entrance test. |
Candidates with bachelor’s degree in the relevant disciplines are eligible to apply for MA and PG Diploma courses. Admission is solely based on merit followed by document verification at the designated study center. Applications can be made online by visiting the official website of BRAOU.
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. | A student will be selected on the basis of the marks obtained in the qualifying exam. |
Economics | |||
Political Science | |||
Public Administration | |||
Sociology | |||
English | |||
Telugu | Any Graduate with Telugu as a second language | Merit in the last qualifying examination | |
Hindi | Any Graduate with Hindi as a second language | ||
Urdu | Any Graduate with Urdu as a second language | ||
PG Diploma | Marketing Management (PGDMM) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | |
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 |
Download the application form by visiting the official website of BRAOU, Hyderabad.
Fill the application form and send it to the university along with application fee of INR 500 in the form of DD drawn from any nationalized bank drawn in favour of ‘The Registrar, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad’.
The Director (Academic), Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University,
Prof. G. Ram Reddy Marg, Road. No. 46,
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - 500033
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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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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B.Sc 1 Course | ₹2,000 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 8 Jan - 30 Mar 2024 | |
BA 2 Courses | ₹1,300 - 2,000 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 8 Jan - 30 Mar 2024 | |
B.Ed 2 Courses | ₹25,000 - 30,000 (Total Fees) | Graduation | 8 Jan - 30 Mar 2024 | |
B.Com 1 Course | ₹2,000 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 8 Jan - 30 Mar 2024 | |
M.Sc 7 Courses | ₹4,700 - 15,000 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 8 Jan - 30 Mar 2024 | |
Certification 5 Courses | ₹1,000 - 11,450 (Total Fees) | 10+2 | 8 Jan - 30 Mar 2024 | |
PG Diploma 1 Course | ₹3,200 (Total Fees) | Graduation | 8 Jan - 30 Mar 2024 | |
M.Com 1 Course | ₹5,000 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 8 Jan - 30 Mar 2024 | |
MA 10 Courses | ₹4,400 - 6,200 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 8 Jan - 30 Mar 2024 | |
PG Diploma 6 Courses | ₹2,500 - 3,800 (Total Fees) | Graduation | 8 Jan - 30 Mar 2024 |
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