Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad (BRAOU HYDERABAD) - Admission

Open University

UGC, AIU

Secunderabad, Telangana

Open University

UGC, AIU

Secunderabad, Telangana

BRAOU Hyderabad Admission 2023: Courses, Eligibility Criteria

Updated On - February 16 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

BRAOU or Telangana Open University or Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University is formerly known as the Andhra Pradesh Open University is a public university established in the year 1982 by the Act of the State Legislature. It is located in Hyderabad and covers an area of 53.63 acres (217,000 m2)  in Jubliee Hills.  The university is recognized y UGC. It offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, PG Diploma, Certificate program, Research programs, etc in various fields of Arts, Commerce, Science, Journalism, and Mass Communication, Languages, Management, etc. The university offers the above courses based on the eligibility test and merit basis. 

BRAOU Hyderabad Admission 2023 Highlights

Applicants can check the basic information about BRAOU Hyderabad below in the given table:
University NameDr B.R. Ambedkar Open University
University TypeOpen University
Basic Admission CriteriaBA/ B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.Li.Sc: Admission Test
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
Application ModeOnline
ReservationYes (SC/ST/PWD)
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BRAOU Hyderabad Admission 2023 Schedule

Candidates can check the schedule for BRAOU eligibility test below in the given table:
BRAOU Admission 2023 Eligibility Test Schedule(UG Course)
EventsDates
Start date of online registration January 2023
 Last Date for RegistrationApril 2023
Date and Time of Eligibility TestApril 2023 ( 10.00 A.M. to 12.30. P.M.
BRAOU Admission 2023 B.Ed/B.ED(Special Education) Dates
EventsDates
Application Start DateApril 2023
Application Last DateMay 2023
Entrance TestJune 2023

BRAOU Hyderabad Admission 2023 Courses & Eligibility 

The university offers various undergraduate courses like B.Sc, B.Com, and BA, Postgraduate courses like MA, M.Com, M.Sc, and MBA. Also, it offers PG Diploma courses, certificate courses. Those who are seeking to take admission in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University can check the complete details given below:

BRAOU Hyderabad Undergraduate Course

Candidates can get the details for UG courses of BRAOU in the table given below:
CoursesMinimum Eligibility CriteriaDuration Selection Criteria
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • A candidate must have passed XII std from a recognized board /Institute.
  • Candidates who have completed 18 years of age by 01 July of the admission year are eligible to apply.
Minimum - 3 Years and Maximum - 06 YearsEligibility Test 
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
  • Should have the Intermediate or its equivalent examination(MPC or BiPC).

OR

  • 10+2 from NIOS / AP Open School Society (APOSS) / TS Open School Society (TSOSS) in MPC/ BiPC
  • Or should have passed two-year ITI or vocational course after S.S.C. and other equivalent examinations:
    • LEE
    • LME
    • LECE
    • LCE
    • Diploma in Banking
    • Diploma in Commercial Practice
    • Corporal Test(Air Force)
    • Diploma in Textile Technology
    • Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
    • Two Year Diploma of the Board of Technical Education
  • One year experience of working in/ worked in Science and Technology related organizations.
Merit- Basis

Get the information about BRAOU courses and fees 

BRAOU Hyderabad Admission 2023 Post Graduate Courses 

The university also offers various post-graduation courses in different disciplines. Check the Eligibility and Selection criteria in the table given below:

CoursesMinimum Eligibility CriteriaDuration Selection Criteria
Master of Arts M.A. (Economics)A candidate should be an Indian citizen with a Bachelor's degree with Economics as one of the subjects including B.Com, B.B.A, B.E/B. Tech, B.B.M & MBA from a University recognized by UGC and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities.

Minimum - 02  Years & Maximum - 04 Years

 

A student will be selected on the basis of the marks obtained in the qualifying exam.
Master of Arts
(History, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology)
An applicant who has passed a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an Indian University which is recognized by the UGC and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities.
Master of Arts
M.A. English
M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
M.A. HindiBachelor’s Degree with Hindi as second Language or Hindi as one of the optional subjects or who have passed Hindi Examinations from the institutions of Hindi which are recognized as equivalent to B.A. by the State Governments or Central Government of India. 
M.A. TeluguBachelor’s Degree with Telugu as Second Language or Telugu as one of the optional subjects or who have passed Telugu Examinations from the institutions of Telugu which are recognized as equivalent to B.A. by the State Government or Central Government of India are eligible to apply for admission in MA in Telugu.
M.A. UrduShould hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from an Indian University recognized by UGC and the Association of Indian Universities with URDU as Second Language or Urdu as one of the optional subjects.
M.ComIt is open to all citizens who possess a B.Com./B.B.A./ B.B.M./B.A (Commerce) Degree from a recognized board/university.
M.Sc PsychologyShould have passed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
M.Sc Mathematics/ Applied MathematicsOne who holds a Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics as one of the elective subjects of study is eligible to apply.
M.Sc Botany-B.Sc., Degree with Botany as one of the subjects.
Environmental Science-B.Sc., Degree with Science or its equivalent.
Physics-B.Sc. Degree in Physics and Mathematics 
Zoology-B.Sc. Degree with Zoology or its equivalent as one of the subjects
Chemistry-Undergraduate degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects or its equivalent.
MBA
Fresh Candidates
  • The candidates should have passed Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks for open category candidates & 45% marks in case of reserved categories in the qualifying examination.
  • The Graduates from other faculties like Engineering / Technology, Pharmacy, Law, Medicine and Architecture and  Charted Accountants / Cost & Works Accountants / Company Secretaries are also eligible. 
In service Applicants
  • Should have passed UG degree with minimum 50% marks (45% marks in case of reserved categories) in the qualifying examination.
  • Applying candidate should have a minimum of 03 years experience at Supervisory / Middle level / Top Level Management in an organised sector.
ICET (Integrated Common Entrance Test for MBA & MCA) conducted by both Telangana and the Andhra Pradesh States

Check the details for ICET 2023 

BRAOU Hyderabad PG Diploma Courses

Those who are interested in Postgraduate diploma courses of Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University can read the table below:

CoursesMinimum Eligibility CriteriaDuration Selection Criteria
(MLISc)The minimum qualification is required that he/she should have passed BLISc Degree with minimum qualifying marks of 40% for all candidates and 35% for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates. Min-01 Year & Max-02 YearsBased on the order of merit in the marks secured in BLISc for all categories. 
(BLISc)
  • Should hold a Graduation degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and 5% relaxation will be allowed in case of SC/ST/BC/PH candidates.
  • Graduates working in a recognized library with a minimum of one year of experience will be given a priority.
  •  Graduates with a Diploma or Certificate in Library Science from Government recognized institutions can also apply.
  • Professional graduates (Law, Pharmacy, Engineering) are eligible.
PGDMM(P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management)Bachelor’s Degree holder in any discipline from only recognized board/college/institute.Min-01 Year & Max-03 Years
PGDBF(P.G. Diploma in Business Finance)
PGDES(P.G. Diploma in Environmental Studies)
PGDWS(P.G. Diploma in Women's Studies)
PGDHR(P.G. Diploma in Human Rights)
PGDWMMT(P.G. Diploma in Writing for Mass Media in Telugu)

A candidate must have passed graduation or equivalent degree or hold a certificate of  Intermediate or an equivalent examination and have at least three years experience in writing for media and should be sponsored by the Press Academy of Telangana / Andhra Pradesh.

PGDCHT(P.G. Diploma in Culture and Heritage Tourism)Bachelor's Degree in any discipline can apply.

BRAOU Hyderabad Certificate Courses 

Read the table below to know the eligibility, duration, and selection process of various short-term courses available in the university.

CoursesMinimum Eligibility CriteriaDuration Selection Criteria
CPNGOM(NGO Management)Who passed Intermediate or SSC with 03 years experience in any private organization.Min-06 months & Max-01 yearQualifying degree marks
CECE(Early Childhood Care and Education)Applicant should be of 18 years of age as on 01 July 2023 and have passed 12th std.
CPLCD(Literacy & Community Development)
CPFN(Food and Nutrition)

BRAOU Hyderabad B.ED Course Admission 2023 

The candidate should be an Indian citizen to apply for both the B.Ed courses. Check the details below in the table:

CoursesMinimum Eligibility CriteriaDuration Selection Criteria
B.Ed
  • Candidates should have passed any of these degree B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.C.A./ B.Sc.(Home Science)/BBM and/or in the Master's Degree in Commerce/Social Sciences/ Humanities/Sciences with minimum 50% marks.

OR

  • Should have passed B.E/B. Tech with a minimum of 55% marks with Science/ Mathematics as one of the subject or any other qualification equivalent thereto, are eligible for admission to the programme.  For SC/ST/BC/PH candidates marks should be 40% marks in the qualifying examination.
  • Candidates appearing for final year examination in Qualifying Examination can also apply.
  • Candidate should have completed a minimum of 21 years as on 01 July 2023. No upper age limit.

 

Min-2 Years & Max-04 YearsUniversity online eligibility test 
B.Ed(Special Education)
  • Bachelors Degree (B.A. / B.Sc / B.Com / B.C.A / B.Sc (HomeScience)/BBM) and/or  Masters degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities/(relevant subjects of pedagogy) are eligible with minimum 50% marks.
  • B.E/B.Tech with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks.
  • However, the SC/ST/BC/PH candidates will be given a marks relaxation and they should have secured a minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying examination.
  • Pursuing candidates can also apply.
  • The minimum age should be 19 years as of 01 July 2023. There is no upper age limit. 
Min-2.5 years & Max-5 years
Note - M.B.B.S/B.D.S/BPT/B.A.M.S./B.L/L.L.B/B.A.(Languages)/BOL etc. and other such professionals are not eligible for admission into B.Ed. course.

BRAOU Hyderabad Application Form 2023

Candidates can apply for preferred courses of Telangana Open University by following the below steps;

  • On the official website of the university find the link to apply for the preferred course.
  •  Provide the required information and fill registration form “online” and upload photos and signatures.
  • Then after that submit the requisite fee.
  • After that collect a printout of the Registration Form from the University website and keep it safe till the admission process gets over.
  • Fee can be paid by debit/Credit Card OR  at the TS/AP online Franchisee Centre.
Exam NameFees
UG admission test Rs 300/- (for all category candidates)

Fee once paid will not be refunded in any case.

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