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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:   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 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 average package of BAOU?
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    BAOU has not released the official placement data for 2024. However, according to the BAOU student reviews available on Shiksha, the highest package offered to BA students in the recent Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University placements was INR 12 LPA. Moreover, the lowest package stood at INR 6 LPA. Candidates can check out the below table for more details regarding BAOU placements:

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    Placement Statistics

    Highest package

    INR 12 LPA (BA)

    Lowest package

    INR 6 LPA (BA)

    Placement rate

    - 85% (BA)

    - 70% (BBA)

    Q:   Can I get admission at BAOU without entrance exam?
    A: 

    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.

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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:   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.

    Q:   How can students get admission to BAOU?
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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.

    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.

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    Ambedkar Open University UG Diploma
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    ₹ 1.4 K - 22 K
    ₹ 1.4 K - 22 K
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    These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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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 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:   What is the last date for BAOU Scholarship form?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   What is the fees for UG and PG courses at BAOU?
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    BAOU Ahmedabad fee to be paid at the time of admission is tuition fee or programme fee. Candidates may have to pay examination fee before the commencement of the examinations. Tabulated below is the BAOU tuition fee for some of the courses:

    Course NameTotal Tuition Fee
    MBAINR 30,000
    BAINR 5,400
    BBAINR 24,000 - INR 45,000
    MAINR 7,600 - INR 40,000
    MSWINR 30,000
    B.Lib.I.ScINR 6,100
    BComINR 5,400

    NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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    Ambedkar Open University UG Diploma
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    15 Sep '25
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    Answered 6 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 6 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 9 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 8 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 8 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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