Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)

Candidates seeking admission at any of the certificate programmes shall have passed at least Class 8 to Class 12. The eligibility requirements can vary from one specialisation to another. Moreover, the applicant shall be of at least 18 years of age to be eligible for admission in a certificate course. Students should keep the relevant documents as per the provided eligibility details for verification ready.

The tuition fee for Certificate courses at BAOU ranges from INR 600 - INR 8,000. BAOU provides a fee concession to female candidates and hence, the fee for male and female students vary. This fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same.

BAOU offers Certificate courses across 27 specialisations. These courses are taught through two departments, i.e., the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Computer Science at the university. Some of the certificate courses offered are in Naturopathy, Indian Poetics, Theatre Arts, Food and Nutrition, Anganwadi Karyakrta, Childcare and Development, etc.

BAOU offers three-year BBA programme divided into six semester. Admission to BBA course is merit-based. Aspirants need to pass Class 12 or equivalent or ITI degree after completing Class 10 to apply for BAOU BBA programme. 

Candidates seeking admission in the BBA first year should have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam Or Class 10 with ITI, NCVT/GCVT, GSHEB/GOSE Class 12 English exam or Class 10 with a three-year Diploma are also eligible. Additionally, for direct admission to second-year, students shall have passed Class and have a one-year Diploma in the relevant subject. Furthermore, for admission in the third year, the aspirant should have completed an advanced Diploma in the relevant subject as per the chosen BBA specialisation.

The total tuition fees for a three-year BBA ranges between INR 24,000 and INR 45,000. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants need to pay course fee to confirm their seat in the university. Besides, candidates also need to pay a registration fee to apply for the preferred programme.

No, the university does not conduct any entrance tests for MSW course admission. Admission to the PG-level course is merit-based. Hence, the aspirant’s merit in the UG degree is taken into consideration. Additionally, it is also compulsory that the students meet the eligibility criteria. Hence, the applicant must have a valid UG degree from a recognised university.

The total tuition fee for the BAOU MSW course is INR 30,000. This tuition fee is for a minimum duration of two years. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates need to pay course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the university.

BAOU allows admission to either the first or second year of the course. Candidates taking admission in the first year should have a valid bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. While for the students taking admission in the second year, a PGD in social work after graduation from a recognised university is necessary.

The total tuition fee for BAOU BA programme is INR 5,400. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The university gives a fee concession to female candidates. Selected candidates need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the university. Besides, aspirants must pay a registration fee in the start to register for the course.