Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)

BAOU is accredited with A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Also, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The university is also a member of COL, ICDE, AAOU, NCTE, and others. Additionally, BAOU is a public university located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The facilities provided by the institute include well-ventilated classrooms, e-classrooms, faculty rooms, labs, a library, a seminar hall, and sports facilities, among others. The central library of the university has a collection of more than 73,000 books on history, linguistics, sociology, political science, public administration, computer science, and other streams. Over 161 study centres also have their own departmental libraries. 

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University also offers online courses through its Centre for Online Education (COE). BAOU course admissions are merit-based for most of the courses offered at the university. The university has a student network of 3 Lakh students.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University admission to various programmes is done basis of merit except for PhD and MPhil. Candidates should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Candidates can fill out the form online by visiting the official website of BAOU. The documents required during BAOU admissions include Class 10, and 12 mark sheets and certificates, Character certificates, Migration certificate, Graduation certificate (if required), Caste certificate, Passport size photograph, etc.