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Ambedkar Open University UG Diploma Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Admission Dates, Seats

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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) UG Diploma Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 1.4K - 22K
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  • CBSE 12th
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    Q:   Is Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University good for placements?
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    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.

    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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    Fees

    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:   How are the placements for BAOU MBA?
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    The BAOU MBA placement statistics are not out yet. The official placement data is yet to be released by the University. Once disclosed, it will be updated here. According to the data fetched from Shiksha students reviews, an 85% placement rate was recorded for BA courses during the recent years placements. Further, the placement rate achieved for BBA courses in Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University placements over the past few years was 70%. Students have also given a review that 65% of the BA students receive internship opportunities during the summer placement sessions. 

    Q:   Does BAOU have any collaborations?
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    Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) has various collaborations and some of these include Vardhman Mahaveer Open University Kota, Rajasthan, Stree Chetana, Astrakhan State University Astrakhan, Russia, Shishuvihar, Vidyamandir Trust Gujarat State Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS, Blind People's Association, NAC Communication Network LLP, Ahmedabad Garbhopanished Foundation.

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    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.

    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.

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    Ambedkar Open University UG Diploma
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    ₹ 1.4 K - 22 K
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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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    Ambedkar Open University UG Diploma
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    15 Sep '25
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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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