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

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. 

Some of the activities conducted by the training and placement cell of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University are listed below:BAOU Ahmedabad Placements: ActivitiesAptitude Test SeriesMock Group DiscussionsMock Personal InterviewsTechnical InterviewsMotivational LecturesExpert Lectures/ Industry TalksFinishing School ProgrammesIndustry-Academia ConclaveIndustrial Visits & InternshipPersonality Development Programme

The University has not disclosed the list of recruiters that participate in the BAOU placement session. Some of the eminent companies where the BAOU alumni are placed are mentioned in the table below:BAOU Alumni Placements: RecruitersHDFC BankTech MahindraConcentrixTata MotorsEtech Global ServicesIndiGoHDB Financial ServicesKotak Mahindra Bank

Both the universities are popular among the students. While selection the university, students should consider factors, such as fees, study centre location, recognition, and more. A comparison between BCom course of BRAOU and BAOU is presented below based on ranking and tuition fee:University NameBCom Total Tuition FeeShiksha RatingBRAOUINR 7,7003.9/5BAOUINR 5,4004.4/5NOTE: The aforementioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

While selecting the university for admission, aspirant should consider various factors, such as university reputation, recognition, and whether the offered degree is valid or not. The BSc courses offered by both BRAOU and BAOU are recognised. Graduates from BRAOU have received the highest package of INR 12 LPA (as per Shiksha Reviews). The salary package mentioned here is not specific to BSc course.Moreover, the tuition fee for BSc at BRAOU is INR 7,700. While, at BAOU, the total tuition fee is INR 45,000. Considering the fee, BRAOU Hyderabad offer more economical course. Students can check more details to make a decision. Further, it must be noted that the fee mentioned here is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

For admission at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, candidate must meet the course-specific eligibility criteria. Mentioned below is the BAOU eligibility criteria for some of its popular courses:Popular CoursesCommon EligibilityMBAUG degree with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved category)BAClass 12 or 3 year diploma courses after Class 10 from a recognised instituteBBAClass 12MAUG degreeMSWUG degreeB.Lib.I.ScBachelor's degree from a recognised instituteBComClass 12 or 3 year diploma courses after Class 10 from a recognised institute

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 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 FeeMBAINR 30,000BAINR 5,400BBAINR 24,000 - INR 45,000MAINR 7,600 - INR 40,000MSWINR 30,000B.Lib.I.ScINR 6,100BComINR 5,400NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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.

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.