Ambedkar Open University Course Admissions 2025: Fee, Eligibility & Selection, Application Form

Candidates seeking admission must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. For admission to a MA course, it is crucial that the aspirant have a valid UG degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university. Candidates shall have academic certificates (original and photocopies) at the time of admission as well.

Admission to the MA course is offered based on the aspirant’s performance in the last qualifying examinations. Hence, the applicant’s aggregate in the bachelor’s or UG course is taken into consideration. It is further also necessary that each applicant fulfils the minimum eligibility requirements – a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

The open university offers MA courses in five specialisations in the streams of Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass Communication & Media. The MA specialisations offered by BAOU are Hindi, English, Sociology, Gujarati, Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC). Candidates can apply for any of the MA specialisations after completing graduation.

The total tuition fee for two-year MA courses ranges from INR 7,600 to INR 40,000. BAOU offers a fee concession to female candidates. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants need to pay fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the university. Besides, aspirants also need to pay an application fee to register for the course.

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.

Aspirants who have passed class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognised board are eligible to apply for a BA course in BAOU Ahmedabad. Candidates shall have the pass certificate with them at the time of form filling or at the time of admission (if required). In addition, the candidates who have passed B.P.P. examination are also eligible to apply.

The UG course is offered by the open university in three specialisations. BAOU offer a three-year BA course in English, Sociology, and Economics. Admission to the courses is merit-based. Additionally, the tuition fee for all the specialisations is the same. However, it varies for male and female candidates. Read more about the BAOU BA course admissions here.

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.

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. 

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.

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.