Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University (Dr.BRAOU), formally known as Andhra Pradesh Open University, was established in 1982 by an act of the state legislature. The main objective of the University is to bring the benefits of higher education to all sections of the society to meet the changing individual and social needs. The University has been offering 3-Year Undergraduate Programme since 1983 in Arts, Commerce, and Science. Interested candidates can check all the details of BRAOU admissions 2018 from this page given below.
BRAOU Admission 2018
Several Postgraduate, Diploma and Certificate Programmes in various disciplines have been launched besides research Programmes leading to M.Phil. and PhD. All the Programmes offered by the University are recognized by the UGC/ DEC.
BRAOU Entrance Exams
BRAOU UG Admission 2018
Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University offers three years Undergraduate (U.G) Programmes leading to the award of B.A, B.Com, and B.Sc Degrees. All the programmes of the University are recognized by Distance Education Bureau (DEB), UGC, New Delhi. Admissions to these programmes are open to all Citizens of India without any restrictions. However, the area of operation of the University is confined to the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh only. The minimum duration of the U.G. Programme is three years. The maximum period allowed for completion of the U.G. Programme is six years from the years of admission. The list if important dates of the admission process are given below:
| Events | Dates |
| Last date for submission of application form | 28 May 2018 |
| Last date for submission of application form | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Spot Registration | 21 to 22 Jun 2018 |
| Date of Eligibility Test | 24 Jun 2018 |
Application Form
Interested candidates can apply online for BRAOU UG Admission 2018. Before going to apply candidates must ensure their eligibility criteria and all other details carefully. The link to fill up the application form is provided below for the sake of candidtaes.
Candidates have to pay Rs.300/- (Rs.Three Hundred only) by Debit/Credit card through university website OR for Rs.310/- (Three hundred and ten only) at any TS/A.P Online Franchise Centre towards Registration Fee and obtain Challan.
Collect a print out of the Registration Form and keep it for your reference.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who do not possess Intermediate (or) its Equivalent Qualification are eligible to appear for the Eligibility Test for seeking admission into I year of the B.A./B.Com/B.Sc (3 Year Degree Programmes) for the Academic Year 2018-19, provided they have completed 18 years of age by 1st July 2018. Candidates who do not complete 18 years by 1st July 2018 are not eligible to appear for the Eligibility Test.
Direct Admissions: Candidates who have passed:
- The Intermediate or its equivalent examination; or
- 10+2 from National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) / AP Open School Society (APOSS)
- The two-year ITI or two-year vocational course after S.S.C. and other examination.
- The pass outs of Eligibility Test.
Entrance Test
The test will be conducted in English, Telugu & Urdu media at the Regional Coordination Centers/study centres of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University,
Programme Structure
The University is following the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) from the Academic Year 2017-2018. Choice Based Credit System is a well designed and comprehensive education system to meet the ever-growing needs of the society and create an environment to accommodate innovations. It is a flexible system where the student is at a liberty to learn at his own place and also allows inter-institutional credit transfer. lt provides greater choice to select elective courses from a wide range of courses. Providing enhanced learning opportunities and greater choice, it forms a foundation for a skill development for producing employable graduates. Various components have been formulated in a way to fulfil scholastic needs and aspirations of student diversity. This system also allows the students to transfer their credits from one institution to another institution.
Fee Structure
| S.No. | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT IN RUPEES |
| 1 | UG FIRST YEAR TUITION FEE FOR ET PASSED CANDIDATES | 2000 |
| 2 | UG FIRST YEAR TUITION FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE/POLYTECHNIC / 2 YEARS ITI CANDIDATES & ET PASSED (Last 4 years) | 2150 |
| 3 | SECOND YEAR TUITION FEE FOR UG | 2000 |
| 4 | THIRD YEAR TUITION FEE FOR UG | 2000 |
| 5 | SECOND YEAR PRACTICAL FEE FOR UG (for One Subject) | 1200 |
| 6 | THIRD YEAR PRACTICAL FEE FOR UG (for One Subject) | 1200 |
BRAOU PG Admission 2018
Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University will issue the notification for admission to MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, MLISc, BLISc, PG Diploma and Certificate Programmes for the academic year 2018-19. The expected dates of the admission process are mentioned in the table below:
| Events | Dates (Expected) |
| Commencement of Admissions | 1st week of July 2018 |
| Last Date for Registration & Submission of Online Applications | 4th week of Aug 2018 |
| Last Date for Registration & Submission of Online Applications with Late Fee |
4th week of Sept 2018 |
PG Courses, Eligibility, Duration and Fee
Application Form
- Admissions are through Online. For details visit the official website www.braouonline.in
- Admission Prospectus will be available on the University Portal.
- Mode of Payment: a) Cash through T.S./A.P. Online (or) b) Credit Card/ Debit Card
Official website: www.braou.ac.in
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