Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University is one of the pioneer open universities in the Indian education system. The other name for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University is Andhra Pradesh Open University. The University is located in the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. Established in August 1982, Andhra Pradesh Open University was inaugurated by the Indian President. Later on, in 1991, the university was renamed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University.
The flexible approach of distance learning attracts large numbers of students. Particularly like the rest open universities, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University also offers correspondence courses and because of that, the professionals and those who have already entered the job market are highly benefited.
A variety of learning methods are used by this Indian Open University. There are certain media like radio, TV, internet, films, video cassettes and many more accessed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University as a part of their learning equipment. Besides, the university provides hard copies of study materials and assignments. The faculty of this university is advanced. Many celebrated professionals and scholars are attached with the faculties of this Indian Open University.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University offers graduation, post graduation and diploma courses. There are around 70,000 approx. students, enrolled with this University
Name of the Institution | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University |
Type of Institution | Public |
Location | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
Ownership | Government |
Courses Offered | B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Ed, M.A, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, M.Ed
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Admission Procedure | In some courses, admissions are based on the applicants’ performance in the entrance tests. The application forms will be made available from the official website of the university and from the campus itself and should be submitted either personally or through post. The university begins selling the application forms usually in the month of July. |
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Established in the Year | The university was established in the year 1982. |
Website | http://www.braou.ac.in/ |
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Events | Convocations, national and internal seminars |