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

BAOU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral-level, diploma, doctoral, and certificate courses in the fields of Arts, Sciences, Humanities, etc. The courses provided by the institute include MBA, MSc, BBA, BA, MA, BCA, PG Diploma, etc. The duration of these courses ranges between six months to three years. Candidates need to fullfil the eligibility criteria for BAOU admissions. Moreover, candidates can apply for these courses by visiting the official website.

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.

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.

No. There is no age restriction at BAOU for admission provided the minimum qualification required for admission is fulfilled. Besides, candidates have to complete a minimum of Class 12 for UG and graduation for PG programmes. 

For admission in BCom course of BAOU, the aspirants must fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements. Students who are Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board can apply fo admission. At the time of form filling and admission, the aspirants must hold the important documents for verification purposes. 

Candidates wanting to take admission in certificate courses mus be Class 8 to Class 12 pass. The eligibility criteria varies from one specialisation to another. Students applying for admission must of at least 18 years of age. Students should keep the relevant documents as per the provided eligibility details for verification ready.

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.

BAOU applications are currently open for July session. Candidates can apply online for the preferred course. Aspirants have to fill out the application form and pay a fee for admission. Applications for July session are usually closed in November. Once the application process is, candidates are considered for admission.

No. There is no age restriction and candidates fulfilling the minimum educational eligibility criteria can join the respective programme. Further, the documents required at the time of admission are:

• Class 10 and class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Character certificate
• Migration certificate
• Graduation certificate (for PG courses)
• Caste certificate
• Passport-size photograph

The post metric scholarship form for the SC/ST/OBC students is usually released in November on the digital Gujarat portal. To avail of a scholarship, students must fill out the scholarship form and submit it before the prescribed deadline. The important dates are published on the open university official website.

BAOU scholarships are offered under various schemes such as Covid Shiksha Suraksha Yojana, Shaheed Samman Yojana, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research Fellowship,  and Parivar Pathey Yojana,  among others. Additionally, many government-funded scholarships are also offered at BAOU. The government-funded scholarships are given to students coming from SC/ ST/ OBC and other minority communities. Some of the government-funded scholarships offered at BAOU are listed below:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship
• Post-Matric Scholarship
• Merit-cum-Means based scholarship

The tuition fee for Certificate courses at BAOU ranges from INR 600 - INR 8,000. BAOU provides a fee concession to female candidates and hence, the fee for male and female students vary. This fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same.