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Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad BA Courses & Fees 2025: Course Highlights, Eligibility, Application, Placements

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BRAOU BA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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    Q:   What was the last date to apply for BRAOU BA course?
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    As per an official notification released by the university, the last date to apply with and without late fee was announced. The dates are mentioned in the following table:

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    Last date for registration29 Feb '24
    Last date for registration with late fee31 Mar '24
    Q:   Is BA available in BRAOU Hyderabad?
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    Yes, BRAOU Hyderabad offers a three-year BA programme. This UG-level programme is recognised by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB), UGC, New Delhi. Students who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination are eligible to apply for this course. Aspirants can go to the official website to apply. BRAOU Hyderabad BA tuition fee amount is INR 7,700. This fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

    Q:   How are placements for BA at BRAOU Hyderabad?
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    There is no placement report released by the open university as of now. However, as per Shiksha reviews of BRAOU students, 50% placement was achieved. Moreover, the highest and average package offered stood at INR 12 LPA and INR 8 LPA, respectively. Some of the top companies that made offers were TCS, Infosys, Wipro, etc.

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    BRAOU BA Admission Dates 2025

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    Q:   When was BRAOU admission 2024 notification released?
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    BRAOU Hyderabad admission 2024 commenced from Jan 8, 2024. The last date to apply was Feb 29. Moreover, the applications were accepted with a late of INR 200 till Mar 31. There is no other important admission date available on the open university official website as of now.

    Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BA admission at BRAOU?
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    To be eligible for BA admission at BRAOU, candidates need to pass Class 12 or its equivalent examination, or Class 12 from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)/ Andhra Pradesh Open School Society (APOSS)/ TS Open School Society (TSOSS). Moreover, the students who have passed two-year ITI or two-year vocational course after SSC or 3-year polytechnic courses are eligible for admission. 

    Q:   What is the duration of BRAOU BA programme?
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    The duration of the BRAOU BA programme is three years. The maximum duration to complete the course is six years. Students successfully completing the course within the prescribed duration are awarded a degree in BA by BRAOU Hyderabad. During the course, candidates have to take the semester exams and clear them to pass the course.

    BRAOU BA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   How can I apply for BA admission in BROAU Hyderabad?
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    In order to take admission in BRAOU BA course, aspirants are required to fill out the online admission form. For the application form, eligible students can visit the official website. In the application, personal information, educational qualifications, and more such information have to be filled out. 

    In the next step, aspirants are required to pay the first year tuition fee via debit card/credit card/net banking. Candidates should further take a print of the payment receipt and verify the certificate and download the identity card.

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    Q:   Is there any late fee to be paid, If I have missed BRAOU application deadline?
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    Yes, aspirants who do not register within the prescribed timeline have to pay a late fee. The fee charged is INR 200. Candidates have to pay this additional late fee to submit the application after the deadline. The fee payment further shall be accepted via credit card/debit card/net banking.

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    Q:   How can I take admission to BRAOU BA course?
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    BRAOU Hyderabad offer BA under two categories: eligibility test and direct admission. Thus, the admission is granted based on the candidates performance in the last qualiying examination. Moreover, for certain course specialisations, aspirants may have to take an eligibility test for selection.

    Apart from this, it is also necessary that the aspirants fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements.

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    Q:   Which has more economical fee for BA courses among BRAOU and YCMOU Nashik?
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    The total fee include various components, such as tuition fee, registration fee, etc. In the following table, the total tuition fee is mentioned for BA at both the open universities:

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    BRAOU HyderabadINR 7,700
    YCMOU NashikINR 11,100

    NOTE: The aforementioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

    Q:   Which open university is better for BA: BRAOU Hyderabad or VMOU Kota?
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    Aspirants should consider various factors while selecting the university, such as course fee, placement record, and more. The fee and eligibility for both BRAOU Hyderabad and VMOU Kota is the same. The total tuition fee is INR 7,700 and the eligibility criteria is Class 12 or equivalent pass. 

    Thus, among these two open universities, aspirants can select one by considering, which university can provide them nearby study centre. 

    Q:   Which is a better open university for BA: BRAOU Hyderabad or DU SOL?
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    Both the open universities are quite popular. There is a notable difference in the tuition fee for BA courses at both the universities. The tuition fee at BRAOU for BA is INR 7,700. While the tuition fee for BA at DU SOL ranges between INR 1,500 - INR 6,000. The degree from the both the universities is recognised. 

    However, DU SOL is quite popular among students as it is linked to Delhi University. Hence, students can make a decision by considering the location.

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    Placements: Almost 55% of students got placed on our campus. The highest salary package offered is 7 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 3 LPA. About 40% of students got internships from our college in Amazon, Wipro, Infosys, and Mahindra. These companies visit our college to recruit students.
    Infrastructure: There is no hostel facility in our college. We have a good library and a computer lab. The infrastructure of our college is average.
    Faculty: We have a lot of well-experienced lecturers in our college. They have a great way of teaching. They are Ph.D. holders. Semester exams are easy to clear if you study. You cannot pass exams without studying. The percentage is 57%.
    Other: I wanted to get a degree, so I chose this course. Our college conducts events like fresher's parties and farewell parties every year. It is a government college.
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    It is an excellent college.
    Placements: In our college, almost 95% of students are placed. The lowest salary package offered is INR 5 LPA and the average salary package offered is INR 8 LPA. The highest salary package offered is INR 12 LPA. Top recruiting companies like HCL, TCS, Genpact, etc., visit our campus. Almost 58% of students get internships in Genpact, TCS, and HCL. Top roles offered are executive, assistant HR manager, and marketing manager.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is well maintained. The library is peaceful and has many books. The playground is very good. Labs are good. Our college has around 55 classrooms. The hostel facilities are good. Purified drinking water is provided. Washing machines and television facilities are available. The food in the canteen is good.
    Faculty: Teachers are well-qualified, helpful, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is good. The course curriculum is relevant. It makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are easy. The pass percentage is 64%.
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    It is an excellent college with good placements.
    Placements: In our college, almost 91% of students are placed. The highest salary package offered is 10 LPA and the lowest salary package offered is 2 LPA. The average salary package offered is 6 LPA. Top recruiting companies like ABB Indian Crompton, TCS, HCL, Genpact, etc., visit our campus. Almost 80% of students get internships at TCS, HCL, and Genpact. Top roles offered are executive assistant, HR manager, and marketing manager.
    Infrastructure: The campus is beautiful. All facilities are available at the college. We have a separate ground for sports. A canteen is available. The food in the canteen is good. Our classrooms and labs are well-equipped. The hostel facilities are good. Each room has an attached bathroom.
    Faculty: Our teachers are well-qualified and helpful. Most of them are Ph.D. holders. The teaching quality is good. The course curriculum is relevant. It makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are difficult. The pass percentage is 76%.
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    Placements: Placements were not provided in our course. Other departments had placements in our college.
    Infrastructure: The college surroundings were excellent, and the environment was natural. Our classrooms were spacious. Wi-Fi was not available throughout the campus. Sports were a great motivation for students. Our lab rooms were good. The library was available at the college.
    Faculty: The teaching quality was good. Semester exams were not difficult. It was easy to understand and write. It had a good chance of getting the pass percentage. Our teachers were very knowledgeable in college.
    Other: I chose this course because I am interested in it. Our college had a lower tuition fee so that poor and middle-class students could easily afford it.
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    This is a privileged college with less fee as compared to others.
    Placements: More than 85% of students are placed. The average salary offered ranges from Rs 10,000 per month to 2.5 LPA. The top recruiting company is Wipro. Around 80% of students get internships. The practical study is the most interesting part of our college. Learning and exploring is the main highlight of our college. Even students are trained for better placements and well trained in employability skills.
    Infrastructure: It provides good infrastructure. It has a good sports ground. Physical and mental education is also good. Laboratories are fully structured, and the availability of food in the canteen is good. Classrooms are well infrastructure. Digital classrooms are also available. Wi-Fi is available in the laboratories and the classrooms are also provided.
    Faculty: Teachers help a lot in learning practicals. Teachers are well qualified and experienced. They practically teach the students. The curriculum is very relevant and it helps the students very much. The papers are difficult, but it is based on the concepts.
    Other: I opted for this course to continue in civil service as my subjects are very helpful. It should be more practical learning. Events, fests, etc., are held in this college.
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    Placements: This is a good university, but it doesn't inform students when they will conduct exams and other details. However, students who did a degree in this university got jobs. None of the students got placed from this university. Internships are not provided, and none of the recruiting companies visit here.
    Infrastructure: This university doesn't have a hostel facility, mess, canteen, medical facilities and games. There are also no sports in our university. The infrastructure is not bad and not very good here.
    Faculty: The department staff members are always changing. All staff members do not know any student because they always get changed. Students do not attend the university and don't listen to classes regularly. There are no permanent staff members in our university. They all are outsourcing staff members, so they do not teach effectively. The course and curriculum are relevant to the subject. If you write much in exams, but they do not give 90% to any student.
    Other: Students can easily pass out from this course compared to all courses in this university. Events are not organised, and scholarships are not provided. Extracurricular activities are not conducted in the department.
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    BRAOU BA 2025 FAQs

    Q:   What is the total fee of BA at BRAOU Hyderabad?
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    The total tuition fee for the BRAOU BA programme is INR 7,700. Additionally, candidates also need to pay a lab fee every year based on the number of subjects chosen. The registration fee also separately charged. The fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is however subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

    Q:   Is BRAOU degree valuable?
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    Yes, BRAOU degree is valuable. After getting graduation or postgraduation degree from the BRAOU, students are placed in top companies. In general, the university is visited by various companies like Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Mahindra & Mahindra Automotive Manufacturer Pvt. Ltd. BRAOU has a dedicated placement cell to assist students in their placement needs.

    Q:   Is BRAOU Hyderabad BA course recognised?
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    Yes, BRAOU BA degree is valid. All the courses offered by the open university are recognised by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB), UGC, New Delhi. The UG course is offered in various specialisations. For admission, aspirants performance in the last qualifying exam is evaluated. For some specialisations, aspirants may have to go through an entrance exam.

    Q:   What is the minimum qualification required for B.A at BRAOU?
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    For admission to a BA course of BRAOU, it is necessary that the aspirants meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. Candidates who are Class 12 or equivalent pass from a recognised board or the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)/ Andhra Pradesh Open School Society (APOSS)/TS Open School Society (TSOSS) can apply. Additionally, the university also accept applications of students with a two-year ITI or two-year vocational course after SSC or 3-year Polytechnic courses. Morever, the aspirants must hold the relevant documents. 

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    Both the open universities offer BCom/ BCom (H) course. They can be compared on the basis of fees, degree value, student reviews, curriculum, etc. In fee comparison, the BRAOU BCom course is more economical with tuition fees of INR 7,700, while the BCom (H) at Odisha State Open University is INR 11,

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