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Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Selection Criteria, Dates, Application Process

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for BCom at BRAOU Hyderabad?

To be eligible for BCom admission at BRAOU, candidates need to pay Class 12 or its equivalent examination, or from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)/ Andhra Pradesh Open School Society (APOSS)/ TS Open School Society (TSOSS). The open university also accept applications of candidates two-year ITI or two-year vocational course after SSC or 3-year polytechnic courses are eligible for admission.

Q: How many seats are available for MBA at BRAOU?

The total seat intake for MBA HHCM is 234 and for MBA (General), there is not seat limit. Further, in the below table, category-wise seat count is highlighted for candidates reference: Name of the Centre W/ Centre Code General Quota Sponsored Quota Total Seats AIHCM (981) 60 18 78 KIM (982) 60 18 78 DET (983) 60 18 78

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BRAOU Hyderabad MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

BRAOU Hyderabad MBA programme is offered across two specialisations. MBA in Hospital & Health Care Management is offered in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals Educational Research Foundation (AHERF) Hyderabad.

BRAOU MBA duration of both specialisations is two years. However, candidates seeking admission to General MBA can complete the course maximum by four years. Also, both MBA programmes are offered in English medium only. In the case of the General MBA programme, 50% of the total seats allotted to each study centre are reserved for fresh graduates and the remaining 50% for in-service candidates. Candidates willing to seek General MBA admission at BRAOU need to appear for any of the two common entrance tests, including APICET/ TSICET and the BRAOU MBA entrance test. However, MBA in Hospital & Health Care Management applicants need to appear for GD and PI rounds as well to seek admission.

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The aforementioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

More details about the BRAOU MBA programme concerning specialisation-specific eligibility are tabulated below:

MBA Specialisation

Eligibility Criteria

General

- Fresh graduates: A pass in bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category candidates). The fresh graduates from allied subjects vide the Faculty of Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine/ Pharmacy/ Law, and Architecture of any University recognised by the UGC or Charted Accountants/ Cost & Works Accountants/ Company Secretaries are also eligible to apply

- In-Service candidates: A pass in bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category candidates) along with a minimum of three years experience at supervisory/ middle-level/ top-Level management in an organised sector as on the last date of submission of application form for admission.

Hospital & Health Care Management

A pass in any graduate Medical/ Non-Medical stream other than Oriental Languages and Fine Arts from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category)

BRAOU MBA Fees 2025

The aspirants are required to pay the admission fee for the seat confirmation. After the fee payment, the enrollment is completed at the open university. Moreover, the fees for the BRAOU Hyderabad courses is inclusive of various components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees and one-time fees. The following table presents the BRAOU Hyderabad MBA fee breakup:

Course Name	Tuition Fee
MBA	INR 30,300 - INR 2.4 lakh

NOTE: The aforementioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Candidates can check below for more details about MBA at BRAOU:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.2L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

TSICET

Graduation score50%

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What are the documents required for BRAOU admission?

Candidates have to submit a few documents for admission confirmation. These documents are used for verification purposes. Some of the documents to be kept handy during BRAOU course admissions are:

SSC/School Leaving Certificate (TC) is required for Name, Father Name, and Date of Birth Verification
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
Bachelor's degree and mark sheets (for PG courses)
Passport-size photograph
Aadhaar card or another valid identity proof

Q: What is the duration of BRAOU MLISc programme?

The duration of the BRAOU MLISc programme is one year. The maximum duration to complete the course is two years.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for BCom at BRAOU Hyderabad?

To be eligible for BCom admission at BRAOU, candidates need to pay Class 12 or its equivalent examination, or from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)/ Andhra Pradesh Open School Society (APOSS)/ TS Open School Society (TSOSS).

The open university also accept applications of candidates two-year ITI or two-year vocational course after SSC or 3-year polytechnic courses are eligible for admission.

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BRAOU Hyderabad MBA Admission Dates 2025

The admission cycle commences with the release of the application form. Aspirants should stay updated with the accepted exam dates as well. Candidates can check out the table given below for important BRAOU Hyderabad MBA admission dates:

Dates	Upcoming Events
19 Jun '26	Declaration of TGICET Results and Final Answer Key
Aug '26	TG ICET Counselling 2026: Slot Booking for Certification VerificationTentative
Aug '26	TG ICET Counselling 2026: Certification Verification at Helpline CentresTentative

Dates	Past Events
4 May '26 - 14 May '26	TGICET Hall Ticket Download Window
13 May '26 - 14 May '26	TGICET 2026 Exam Date

BRAOU Hyderabad MBA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

BRAOU MBA admission is entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on their scores in the accepted entrance examinations. For an MBA in HHCM, candidates have to go through the GDPI round as well. Furthermore, the steps to be followed for BRAOU course admission are explained below:

STEP 1: BRAOU MBA Application Process 2025

The BRAOU application process for the MBA programme is conducted in online mode. Candidates willing to seek admission need to visit the official website of BROAU to fill out the form and pay the first-year specialisation-specific fee in online mode. The University charges a late fee of INR 200 in case the application is not filed within the due date.

Step 1: Visit the official website of BRAOU (www.braou.ac.in). On its homepage, click on 'Admissions'.

Step 2: Click on 'Apply Online' against the course for what admission has to be taken.

Step 3: Fill out the application form by addressing all the required details, including personal information, educational qualifications, etc.

Step 4: Pay the first-year tuition fee in online mode using a debit card/credit card/net banking.

Step 5: Print the payment receipt and verify the certificate and download the identity card.

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The application fee to be submitted for BRAOU MBA entrance test is:

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1,500
SC/ST/PWD	INR 1,000

STEP 2: Appear for the Entrance Exam

For admission to MBA HHCM, applicants need to take the BRAOU MBA exam. For general MBA, candidates without APICET/ TSICET/BRAOU MBA ET scores can take the entrance exam conducted by the university as well.

STEP 3: Release of Selection List

After the entrance exam, the results are declared online. Aspirants can check its official website to download their rank cards. The university may also release a separate selection list with the names of the selected candidates.

STEP 4: Admission Counselling

MBA HHCM course aspirants have to go through admission counselling. It is conducted at the university headquarters, in Hyderabad. The below-mentioned certificates have to be presented at the time of admission counselling:

SC/Class 10 certificate for name and age proof
Migration Certificate in case of candidates other than Dr. BRAOU
Transfer Certificate from the college where the candidate studied last
Memoranda of Marks of the qualifying examination
Provisional Certificate or Original Degree Certificate of the qualifying examination
Latest Social Category Certificate, if the seat is under a reservation category such as ST, SC, BC
Hall Ticket of TS/AP ICET OR BRAOU MBA ET

After final seat allotment, candidates need to pay the admission fee amount. The total tuition fee for the MBA courses ranges from INR 20,150 to INR 2.4 lakh. The aforementioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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Q: Which documents are required at the time of BRAOU MBA admission counselling?

Candidates shortlisted for admission to BRAOU MBA HHCM course have to participate in the admission counselling. A list of documents are required. The documents that the candidates must carry during the BRAOU MBA HHCM admission counselling are:

Class 10 certificate for name and age proof
Migration Certificate in case of candidates other than Dr. BRAOU
Transfer Certificate from the college where the candidate studied last
Memoranda of Marks of the qualifying examination
Provisional Certificate or Original Degree Certificate of the qualifying examination
the latest Social Category Certificate, if the seat is under a reservation category such as ST, SC, BC
Hall Ticket of TS/AP ICET – 2023 or BRAOU MBA ET – 2023

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BRAOU MBA Seats 2025

There is no seat limit for the BRAOU MBA (General) programme. However, for MBA HHCM, the seat count is restricted to 234. BRAOU seat-bifurcation for MBA HHCM course is presented below in a tabular form:

Name of the Centre W/ Centre Code	General Quota	Sponsored Quota	Total Seats
AIHCM (981)	60	18	78
KIM (982)	60	18	78
DET (983)	60	18	78

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Q: How many seats are available for MBA at BRAOU?

The total seat intake for MBA HHCM is 234 and for MBA (General), there is not seat limit. Further, in the below table, category-wise seat count is highlighted for candidates reference:

Name of the Centre W/ Centre Code	General Quota	Sponsored Quota	Total Seats
AIHCM (981)	60	18	78
KIM (982)	60	18	78
DET (983)	60	18	78

BRAOU Hyderabad MBA/PGDM Placements 2025

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BRAOU Hyderabad vs KSOU vs VMOU

Tabulated below is the comparison of the BRAOU with other open universities basis on the fee and eligibility:

Name	MBA Fee	Minimum Eligibility
BRAOU	Rs 30300 - 1.2 lakh	Graduation with 50% aggregate
KSOU	Rs 9400 - 3.7 lakh	Candidates shall possess any degree in any discipline of this university
VMOU	Rs 22000	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad	-/-	₹ 1.2 L	-/-
KGDPGCW	₹ 4.25 LPA	₹ 90 K	-/-
NITHM Compare	-/-	₹ 1.94 L	-/-
AHERF	-/-	-/-	-/-
Kakatiya University Compare	₹ 4.5 LPA	₹ 37.18 K - 90 K	-/-
Osmania University College for Women	₹ 6 LPA	₹ 40 K	-/-

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Q: Which open university is better for MBA: BRAOU or KSOU?

Candidates can check the below table for a comparison between BRAOU and KSOU based on the eligibility and MBA fees:

University Name	MBA Fee	Minimum Eligibility
BRAOU	INR 30,000	Graduation with a minimum 50% aggregate
KSOU	INR 9,400 - INR 3.7 lakh	Candidates shall possess any degree in any discipline of this university

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Placements: Placements in college are good. Companies visit the campus recruit the students. Many companies like Tech Mahindra, Amazon and others visited the campus and selected students. It's really good to be a part of this college. I'm happy that I got selected for Justdial.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is fantastic. Labs, library and the building are good and clean. Faculty members are excellent, and they have very good knowledge. Overall, the infrastructure is good, and it's very clean and neat.

Faculty: Faculty members in the college are very good. They have good knowledge. They will explain very well. We have gained a lot of knowledge from the faculty, and we follow the B-school timetable. The course curriculum is excellent. Finally, I'm very happy to be a part of this college.

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BRAOU MBA 2025 FAQs

Q: Can I apply with TSICET/APICET 2022 score for BRAOU MBA admission 2023?

Dr BR Ambedkar Open University admit candidates to MBA programme on the basis of merit in ICET (Integrated Common Entrance Test conducted by Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States. The open university does not accept past year score. Thus, ICET rank obtained in an academic year is valid for admission in the respective admission year only.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for BRAOU MBA admission?

Candidates seeking admission to Dr Br Ambedkar Open University MBA course must have passed graduation of a minimum of three years duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category candidates). The fresh graduates from allied subjects vide the Faculty of Engineering/Technology/Medicine/Pharmacy/ Law, and Architecture of any University recognised by the UGC or Charted Accountants/Cost & Works Accountants/ Company Secretaries are also eligible to apply. Check BRAOU MBA course details here.

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What are the good and bad sides of studying in Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad?

Answered 8 months ago

Dr BR Ambedkar Open University is one of the leading universities in Hyderabad, Telangana, to offer quality education to students in the fields of Management, Science, Commerce, etc. Candidates can check the list of good and bad sides of studying in Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad below:

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I am currently working as a constable. Can I do B.Ed course from BROU while doing this job?

Answered 10 months ago

Yes, you can do a B.Ed course from BROU while working as a constable. Many universities, including open and distance learning institutions, allow working professionals to pursue B.Ed through part-time or distance mode. Just make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and can manage your job along wi

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Which is more economical for BCom (H) among OSOU Sambalpur and BRAOU Hyderabad?

Answered a year ago

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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Is Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad hard to get?

Answered a year ago

Studying at Dr BR Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad is not tough. The university offers admission primarily merit-based. The university accepts state-level entrance exams such as APICET and TSICET for MBA admission. The university also conducts an entrance exam for B.Ed and MBA courses. BRAOU offer

Jagriti Shukla

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Is direct admission possible at BRAOU for B.Ed. in Special Education or is there any written test?

Answered a year ago

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) admits students to the B.Ed. in Special Education program through an admission examination, Candidates must register online and pay the application cost at authorized centers
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Educational Requirements: A bachelor's degree (B.A, B.Sc, B.Com

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