Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)

Yes, the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (popularly known as BAOU) degree is valid. The degrees, diplomas, and certificates offered by BAOU Ahmedabad are treated at par with other UGC-approved universities' degrees, diplomas, certificates, etc. Hence, the degrees issued by BAOU are valid and accepted by companies and other institutes. 

BAOU offers seats to candidates based on their merit. The university does not accept CUET scores and aspirants can get admission based on their score in the qualifying exam. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for the preferred course and pay the programme fee to confirm their seat in the university.

BAOU offers admission to UG and PG programmes based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. Hence, aspirants do not require passing an entrance test. The selection is done purely based on merit. Aspirants only need to meet the eligibility requirement and apply for the preferred course to get admission in the university. Once the selection is done, candidates have to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university.