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Ambedkar Open University BCom Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility & Selection, Dates, Curriculum

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BAOU BCom Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 18K
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    Q:   What is the selection criteria to get into BCom course of BAOU?
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    For admission in BCom course of BAOU, the aspirants must be Class 12 or equivalent exam pass. The eligible candidates can proceed with the application formalities. Moreover, the admission is done on a merit-basis. Hence, the applicants performance in the last qualifying exam is taken into consideration. There is entrance score requirement for admission.

    Q:   What is the cost of studying BCom from BAOU Ahmedabad?
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    Candidates wanting to get admission in the BCom course of BAOU have to pay the required admission fee amount. The total tuition fee amount is INR 18,000. Apart from this, the fee structure may include registration fee and exam fee. It must be noted by the candidates that the mentioned fee details are as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

    Q:   Is Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University good for placements?
    A: 

    The placement cell of the University establishes contact with industrial houses to arrange training and placement opportunities for the students. The BAOU placement cell also organises campus interviews and has signed MoUs with various business organisations and placement agencies. As per the student reviews available on Shikhsa, the BA students bagged the highest package of INR 12 LPA in recent years of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University placements. Further, 85% of the BA and 70% of the BBA batch has been placed in the recent drives.

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    Q:   What all courses are offered by BAOU?
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    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.

    Q:   Is BSc available at BAOU?
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    Yes, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) offers BSc courses. The selection crieria is merit-based for the UG courses. Candidates seeking admission must check out the course-specific eligibility requirements. BAOU BSc tuition fees is INR 60,000. This fee amount is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

    Q:   Is there any age restriction in joining courses offered at BAOU?
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    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. 

    Q:   What is the BAOU CCCD course?
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    The open university offers a six-month-long certificate course in Childcare and Development (CCCD). Candidates who passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination and a two-year recognised ITI course after Class 10 and cleared NCVT or GCVT can apply. In order to get a pass certificate in CCCD, a student must secure at least 36% aggregate in each subject.

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    Q:   Is BAOU degree valid?
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    The degrees/diplomas/certificates offered by BAOU Ahmedabad are treated at par with other UGC-approved universities' degrees/diplomas/certificates. Hence, the degrees issued by BAOU are valid and accepted by companies and other institutes. Additionally, the university is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It is also recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC).

    Q:   What is the cost of studying BSc at BAOU?
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    BAOU BSc fees has to be paid once the final selection is done for admission confirmation. Some of the components included in the structure are tuition fees, registration fees, etc. BAOU BSc tuition fees amounts to INR 60,000. This fee is taken as per the data curated from the official website/ sanctioning body. It is however, still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

    Q:   Is there any fee to be paid (other than the course fee) at BAOU?
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    Yes, BAOU course fee excludes examination fee, registration for degree certificate, rechecking etc. The fee at BAOU ranges between INR 600 and INR 75,000. Candidates once selected have to pay the course fee to confirm their admission in the university.

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    BAOU BCom Admission Dates 2025

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    15 Sep '25
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    Q:   What is the fees of BAOU in Ahmedabad?
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    BAOU provides more than 80 undergraduate, postgraduate, UG diploma, PG diploma, certificates, and doctoral programmes. The fees for the certificate and UG Diploma course range between INR 600 - 8 K, and INR 1.2 K - 22 K, respectively. Moreover, the details for some more courses are mentioned in the below table:

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    MA

    INR 7.5 K - 40 K

    B.A.

    INR 5.4 K

    BCA

    INR 42 K - 45 K

    PG Diploma

    INR 15 K

    Q:   What is the last date to apply for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University?
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    BAOU admission 2025 is currently open for July session. Candidates wishing to get admission in the university can apply for the preferred course on the university website. BAOU application process generally begins around July and is concluded by October. The admission notice is published on the university official website.

    Q:   Is CUET required for BAOU?
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    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.

    Q:   Can I get admission at BAOU without entrance exam?
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    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 BCom Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the procedure to get admission into BAOU?
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    Admission BAOU Ahmedabad courses is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. You can apply at the BAOU website. The seat allotment is done based on the admission criteria, seat intake, and verification.

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    The admission cycle at BAOU for the July and January sessions starts in June and December, respectively. Candidates need to apply online at the official website of BAOU. BAOU admissions are merit-based. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website. Further, the seat allotment is done based on the selection criteria, seat intake, and verification.

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    Q:   Are applications for various courses open at BAOU?
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    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.

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    Q:   Which colleges can I get admission to other than BAOU?
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    BAOU provides multiple courses in Open & Distance Learning Mode. These courses allows people to access education widely and remotely. ODL courses can be pursued in either online or offline mode. Candidates can choose an institute that provides their desired course in their preferred mode. Other institutes that offer such courses are listed below:

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    Infrastructure: The environment of our college is peaceful, and it is a pleasure to be a part of this college. All the facilities are available in our university, including first aid. There are computer labs and the library, which is huge.
    Faculty: Faculty members here are good, and all the topics are clearly explained by them. They clear doubts immediately, and they are very friendly. They are qualified and highly knowledgeable. Their teaching is very good, and they will put all their efforts to teach us. Students will be passed out of the university not only with a certificate but also with high knowledge which will be more enough for the industry.
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    Answered 5 months ago

    BAOU admissions are offered based on merit and entrance. For UG levle admissions, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12. Whereas, for PG level admissions, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in graduation. In addition to this, candidates with quota or reservation will have di

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    Aashi Madavi

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    Answered 5 months ago

    BAOU admissions can be applied to through the official website of the university. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria by securing valid scores in Class 12 for UG level admissions and graduation for PG level admissions. Candidates have the provision to apply online or offline. For more deta

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    Manisha Shukla

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    Answered 8 months ago

    The MSW programme offered by the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University is exclusively designed for those who have knowledge of the Gujarati language. As this course is offered in the Gujarati medium only. All the subjects taught during the course, including MSW programme is conducted in Gujarati. T

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    Anushka Bidhi

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    Answered 7 months ago

    Yes, BAOU Ahmedabad is currently accepting applications for the Jul session. Eligible students can go to the official website to register and apply. Candidates must visit the official website of the university to apply for the respective application process.

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    Saumya Shukla

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    Answered 7 months ago

    No, BAOU offers merit-based admission to its BBA programme. The aspirants do not have to take any entrance examination. Candidates who are Class 12 or equivalent exam pass can apply for the course admission. The registration can be done online on the official website.

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