Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

overviewdr. b.r. ambedkar open university (braou), headquartered in hyderabad, telangana, is a premier distance education institution established in 1982. it was the first open university in india, aimed at providing flexible and accessible higher education to those unable to pursue regular courses. significancebraou plays a vital role in democratizing education by catering to working professionals, women, rural learners, and socially disadvantaged groups. its flexible admission policies and learner-centric approach make higher education inclusive and affordable. academic programsundergraduate:b.a. (various disciplines)b.com.b.sc.postgraduate:m.a. (economics, political science, public administration, etc.)m.com.m.sc. (selected subjects)diploma & certificate:diploma in journalism, human rights, environmental studiescertificate courses in various skill-based areaseligibility criteriaundergraduate:pass in 10+2 or equivalentno upper age limitnon-formal stream entry through eligibility test for those without formal qualificationspostgraduate:bachelor's degree in relevant disciplineadmission based on university normsdiploma/certificate:varies by course (generally 10th/12th pass)contact detailsregistrardr. b.r. ambedkar open universityroad no. 46, jubilee hillshyderabad - 500033, telanganaphone: +91-40-23680290email: braou.ac.in