Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) Ahmedabad Answered Questions

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.

Candidates with BAOU MBA degree can find job opportunities in various sectors. The degree holders can apply for a job in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Insurance, Accounting, Risk Management, and more. It also enhances a candidates job profile and boost their professional journey. Some of the popular job roles that candidates with a distance MBA degree can apply for are: Finance and marketing executive roles to managerCorporate associateFinance analystCredit risk managerHR manager, etc.

No, BAOU Ahmedabad MBA admissions are done on a merit-basis. Hence, the selection is done based on candidates performance in the bachelor's degree programme. Hence, it is also crucial that the candidates meet the course-specific eligibility criteria. Candidates seeking admission with a valid bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate are eligible to apply. The mentioned aggregate is as per official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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.

The MOU between IILM University and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University aimed to enhance academic exchange, conduct joint research projects, develop joint academic programs, and share resources and expertise. This collaboration would have benefited both institutions by expanding their reach, enhancing student opportunities, and fostering knowledge exchange.

The MA programme at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) costs more than Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU). Tuition fees for the BAOU range between INR 3,800 and INR 40,000. On the other hand, KSOU levies tuition fees between INR 16,800 and INR 50,600 for MSc programmes. However, Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University has emerged as a better alternative to students seeking quality education at reasonable price rates, mainly for MA programmes. The fee mentioned is from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

For the 2024 academic year,  admission for BAOU distance education courses starts from July 31, 2024. You can apply online via the official website baou.edu.in. The application fee is INR 300.  To apply for admission, visit Gujarat Common Admission Service (GCAS) portal, after registration log in to the official website of BAOU with the provided credentials. Navigate to the admissions section, select the desired course, and complete the online application form. Upload the necessary documents and pay the application fee to finalize your application.

The KSOU Mysore comparison between a few open universities for their BSc programme is given below, considering parameters, such as total fee and Shiksha reviews:University NameTotal FeeOverall Shiksha ReviewBSc at KSOUINR 56,100 - INR 3.3 lakh3.4/5BSc at BAOUINR 45,0003.8/5Note: This fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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:IGNOU, DelhiTimesPro, MumbaiIIMTSSOL, Univeristy of DelhiImarticus LearningParul UniversityAmity University OnlineOnline ManipalVeranda HigherEDHike Education.