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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Hyderabad

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Location
Hyderabad, Telangana
Established
1982
Type
State University
Ownership
Government
Affiliation
State Open University (Telangana)
Approvals
UGC, UGC-DEB
NAAC grade
Not Applicable
Annual fees
Official website
braou.ac.in

Overview

<p>Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), established in 1982, was India’s first open university, set up at Hyderabad to widen access to higher education for adult learners in what is now Telangana and neighbouring regions.</p><p>BRAOU is a State Open University recognized by the UGC’s Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB). It offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across arts, commerce, science, education and management through a network of study centres.</p><p>Admission is through direct online application to the university, generally without an entrance test for most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, across defined admission cycles. <em>Sign up free to see fees by quota, closing ranks and placement data.</em></p>

Courses & fees

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Courses offered

Admission

Eligibility

Varies by programme; generally Class 12 pass for UG programmes and a bachelor's degree for PG programmes.

Admission process

Direct online application to the university for each academic session; generally no entrance test.

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Campus & facilities

  • Study
  • centres
  • across
  • Telangana
  • and
  • Andhra
  • Pradesh
  • online
  • learning
  • resources
  • Library

Address

Road No. 46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500033

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Frequently asked questions

Is BRAOU UGC recognized?

Yes, BRAOU is a state open university recognized by the UGC's Distance Education Bureau.

Is BRAOU India's first open university?

Yes, established in 1982, it was India's first open university.

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