Br Ambedkar Open University Distance Education Admissions 2024, Fee Structure, Eligibility
The university was initially established as the Andhra Pradesh Open University in 1982 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It was subsequently renamed to BR Ambedkar Open University in 1991. It was the first Open University in India established by an Act of State Legislature.
The university offers an opportunity to pursue higher education without any restrictions of age, gender and occupation. The university aims to education students who are not able to pursue education in formal system.
The university has a network of 200 study centers, and the total number of students on its rolls amounts to be about 4,50,000.
All programs offered by the university are recognized by UGC and these programs are open to all citizens of the country. But the area of operation of the University is confined to the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh only.
The university uses multiple media besides printed material to deliver its course material.
Salient Features
- Multi-media Approach – University has a multi-media approach for instruction which includes printed Programs material, radio lessons, audio and video lessons, contact – cum – counseling classes, winter and summer schools for intensive coaching by experts. Printed material is sent through courier to postal address mentioned by the student in the application form.
- Online Course Material – University communicates with students through email. It has published 250 volumes of Programs materials, covering as many as 30 different disciplines.
- TV Channel – University conducts teleconforence through Doordarshan Yadagiri and Sapthagiri Channels on every Sunday from 2.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m. Detailed schedule is available on university website.
- Radio – Tele-lessons and radio lectures are broadcast (All India Radio, Hyderabad-A) from Monday to Sunday. Schedule is available on university website.
- Counselling – Contact-cum-Counselling sessions are conducted at study centers.
Admission Procedure 2023-24
The admission procedure for distance education courses is conducted online. Students can apply and pay fees online and submit documents at study centers.
STEP 1 – Online Application
Students wishing to seek admission have to visit the university portal at www.braouonline.in to access the application form for the online registration. Admission prospectus can be download from university website free of cost.
For UG students, the university has an online application verification system. While filling the application, the student needs to enter the hall ticket number of Intermediate or 10+2 or 3 year – polytechnic or TS/AP Open School System. The system will verify the number and display a message. If the student does not have this number or the number is not verified, then the student is required to visit the nearest Learner Support Center (LSC).
STEP 2 – Document Submission
Student needs to upload self-attested copies of the certificate on the university website.
The print out of the filled in admission form along with self attested photocopies of necessary documents need to be submitted at the study center where the student wishes to seek admission. Course wise list of study centers is available at the BR Ambedkar Open University online portal.
Necessary documents include –
- Matriculation (Class 10th) certificate for proof of Date of Birth,
- SSC marks-sheet for educational qualification
- Caste certificate, if applicable.
STEP 3 Fee Payment
The fee payment has to be made through the TS / AP Online Center or through your debit or credit card. No fee payment is to be made in cash at the study center.
Courses Offered and Fee Structure
BR Ambedkar Open University offers certificate, diploma, degree and post-graduate programs in distance mode in arts, commerce, science, and business administration disciplines.
Under Graduate Programs
The university offers BA, BCom and BSc degree programs at the UG level. The fee structure for BA, BSc, BCom courses offered by BR Ambedkar Open University for year 2023-24 is given below.
Course | Total Course Fee |
BA, B.Com, B.Sc | Rs.7,700/- |
B.Ed, B.Ed(Special Education) | Rs.20,000/- (in single installment at time of admission) |
Bachelors in Library and Information Sciences | Rs.5,300/- |
Note –
- Laboratory fee for each Science subject: Rs. 1,600
- Laboratory fee for Psychology (optional): Rs. 1,600 per year
- Practical fee for Mathematics and Statistics (optional): Rs. 800 per year
- Practical fee for Computer Application (optional): Rs. 4,000 per year
- All these fees are in addition to the tuition fee and must be paid along with it.
Post-Graduate Programs
The fee structure for MA, MSc, MCom courses offered by BR Ambedkar Open University for year 2023-24 is given below.
The MBA course offered by the University costs Rs.30,300/- for the complete courses in 2023-24. The fee can be paid in two installments of Rs.15,000 and Rs.15,300/- each.
Course | Full Course Fee |
MA All courses | Rs.10,300/- |
M.Com | Rs.15,300/- |
M.Sc Mathematics, Applied Mathematics | Rs.15,300/- |
M.Sc Chemistry | Rs.36,300/- |
M.Sc Botany, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Zoology | Rs.30,300/- |
M.Sc physiology | Rs.30,300/- |
MBA | Rs.30,300/- |
MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management) | Rs.1,20,000/- |
Masters in Library and Information Sciences | Rs.15,300/- |
Specializations offered for MA degree – History, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, English, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu
Eligibility Criteria
Course | Eligibility | Duration |
BA,B.Com | Pass in intermediate or equivalent OR pass in eligibility test | 3 – 6 years |
B.Sc | Intermediate with science OR one year experience in any science and/ or technology organization. | 3 – 6 years |
MA in History, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, English | Graduate in any subject | 2 – 4 years |
MA in Telugu, Hindi, Urdu | Graduate with respective language as second language. For Hindi, exams recognized as equivalent to BA by state/center such as Hindi Vidwaan are also recognized as eligible | 2 – 4 years |
M.Com | Bachelor’s degree in commerce or BBA/ BBM or BA (Commerce) | 2 – 4 years |
M.Sc. Mathematics and Applied Mathematics | Bachelor’s degree with mathematics | 2 – 4 years |
M.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics | Bachelor’s degree with the respective subject or one of its branches or equivalent | 2 – 4 years |
M.Sc. Environmental Sciences | Graduate in any discipline of science or equivalent | 2 – 4 years |
M.Sc. Psychology | Bachelor’s degree in any subject as recognized by UGC or equivalent | 2 – 4 years |
B.Ed. | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any university recognized by the UGC and a minimum of two years’ teaching experience as a regular or temporary teacher in any primary/ middle or high school recognized by the state/ center/ government/ union territory | 2.5 – 5 years |
MBA | Admission through ICET (Common Entrance Test) | 2 – 4 years |
MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management) | Any graduate – medical/ non- medical other than oriental languages and fine arts from a recognized university with 50% marks. Entrance test followed by group discussion and interview. | 2 – 4 years |
Bachelors in Library and Information Sciences | Bachelor’s degree with work experience in a library OR graduate with certificate/ diploma course in Library and Information Sciences OR 50% marks in graduation OR professional graduation in law/ engineering/ pharmacy | 1 – 2 years |
M.LISc. | B.LISc. degree with 40% or higher | 1 – 2 years |
All postgraduate diploma programs | Bachelor’s degree in any subject | 1 – 2 years |
Certificate programs | Pass in intermediate. For NGO Management, 3 years’ experience in any private organization is also required. | 6 months – 1 year |
Important Dates
Last date to apply for admission to distance programs at BRAOU is 31st July 2023.
Following dates are important for admissions for the session 2023-24:
- Commencement of Admissions – 14th June 2023
- Last date of online admission –31st July 2023
Approvals and Rankings
The university has been accorded recognition from the Distance Education Board (DEB), University Grants Commission (UGC). BR Ambedkar Open University is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICODE).
Scholarships
All state and central government scholarship schemes are applicable. The university does not offer any other scholarships.
A fee waiver system is in place for physically challenged students. Interested students are requested to approach the Andhra Pradesh State Physically Handicapped Office for fee reimbursement.
Contact Details
- Address – Prof. G. Ram Reddy Marg, Road No. 46,
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad -500033, Telangana, India. - Website – http://www.braou.ac.in/index.php
- Contact Nos. – 23680222 (student support enquiries), 23680333 (general enquiries- receptionist), 23680290 (undergraduate section), 23680250 (undergraduate exam section), 23680251 (postgraduate exam section)
Study Centers
University has 208 study centers in Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The study centers differ from course to course and certain courses are available at selected centers. Following is a list of some of the regional centers of the university-
- Government Degree College for Men, Adilabad
- Government Degree College, Anantapur
- Government Degree College for Men, Kadapa
- Sir C.R.R.College, Eluru
- K.C. College, Guntur
- R.R. Government College, Karimnagar
- R & B.G.N.R. Government College, Khammam
- Silver Jubilee Government College, Kurnool
- V.S. Arts & Science Government College, Mahaboobnagar
- Government Degree College for Women, Begumpet, Hyderabad
For complete list visit- https://www.braouonline.in/MISC/Information/StudyCentres_AP&Telangana.docx
Distance MBA Program
The distance MBA program was started at Ambedkar Open University in 1993. The program caters to fresh graduates and working professionals and helps them develops skills such as logical thinking, critical analysis, resolution of complex managerial problems. It further helps them become better as decision making and propel their career to the next level.
Distance MBA Course Structure and Syllabus
Distance MBA is a 2 year program which can be completed in maximum 4 years. The program is conducted in semester pattern. There are total 25 courses including 4 specialization courses.
Year 1
SEMESTER – I | SEMESTER-II |
MBA-1 Management Process | MBA-7 Organizational Behaviour |
MBA-2 Managerial Economics | MBA-8 Financial Management |
MBA-3 Business Environment | MBA-9 Marketing Management |
MBA-4 Accounting for Management | MBA-10 Human Resource Management |
MBA-5 Managerial Communication | MBA-11 Operations Management |
MBA-6 Information Technology for Managers | MBA-12 Quantitative Techniques |
Year 2
SEMESTER – III | SEMESTER-IV |
MBA-13 Business Ethics & Corporate Governance | MBA-19 Innovation & Knowledge Management |
MBA-14 Strategic Management | MBA-20 – Specialization Course 1 |
MBA-15 Management Information Systems | MBA-21 – Specialization Course 2 |
MBA-16 Entrepreneurship Development | MBA-22 – Specialization Course 3 |
MBA-17 Operations Research | MBA-23 – Specialization Course 4 |
MBA-18 International Business | MBA-24 Project Report |
MBA-25 Viva-Voice |
Eligibility for Distance MBA
- Students with valid rank in TS / AP ICET (Integrated Common Entrance Test for MBA & MCA) conducted by both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States or BRAOUMBAET conducted by Dr. BRAOU are eligible for admission into distance MBA course.
- The ICET rank is valid for admission in the same year in which exam was written.
- 50% of the seats are reserved for fresh graduates and rest 50% are reserved for candidates with experience (in-service candidates).
- Candidate should have passed bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category students).
- Candidates from Engineering / Technology, Architecture, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Law are also eligible. Charted Accountants / Cost & Works Accountants / Company Secretaries are also eligible.
In-Service Candidates –
Candidates should have minimum 3 years of experience in Supervisory / Middle level / Top Level Management in an organised sector. Only those candidates with a bachelor’s degree like BA, BCom, BCA, BBA, BE, BTech, BPharm, or any other 3 or 4 year degree Oriental Languages are eligible provided that they have scored at least 50% at the graduation level (45% for reserved category candidates).
Distance MBA Application Procedure
Last date to apply for distance MBA program is 30th September 2019.
- Apply online on BRAOU portal www.braouonline.in
- Submit printed application form at study center
- Submit documents at study center
- Pay fees
To apply for distance MBA program, candidates need a valid rank in TS / AP ICET-2019 conducted by both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States. Admission are conducted at the study-center level and candidates can opt for any center.
Distance MBA Fee Structure 2023-24
Total course fee for Distance MBA program by Ambedkar Open University is Rs. 30,300/- in 2023-24. First year fee is Rs. 15,000 and second year fee is Rs.15,300/-.
MBA Specializations
The university offers 3 specialization in distance MBA Course –
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Recourse (HR)
Students can opt for one specialization in second year. Students who have already completed MBA from the university can also opt for second specialization.
Updated On – 20-November-2023