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

Admission for February 2023 is open at the open university for postgraduate courses. Candidates can register and submit their applications. As per the official website, the last date to submit the application for Feb 2023 is Mar 31. Candidates shall ensure that they complete and submit their application on or before the due date.

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.

BAOU provides a fee concession to female students. The total tuition fee for BA is INR 5,400 for male candidates and for female students is INR 3,600. This given fee is further as per the data collected from different unofficial websites and hence is subject to vary. The students are advised to visit the BAOU admission office in person or the official website for more details.

BAOU offers Certificate courses across 27 specialisations. These courses are taught through two departments, i.e., the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Computer Science at the university. Some of the certificate courses offered are in Naturopathy, Indian Poetics, Theatre Arts, Food and Nutrition, Anganwadi Karyakrta, Childcare and Development, etc.

Candidates seeking admission at any of the certificate programmes shall have passed at least Class 8 to Class 12. The eligibility requirements can vary from one specialisation to another. Moreover, the applicant shall be of at least 18 years of age to be eligible for admission in a certificate course. Students should keep the relevant documents as per the provided eligibility details for verification ready.

BAOU allows admission to either the first or second year of the course. Candidates taking admission in the first year should have a valid bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. While for the students taking admission in the second year, a PGD in social work after graduation from a recognised university is necessary.

No, the university does not conduct any entrance tests for MSW course admission. Admission to the PG-level course is merit-based. Hence, the aspirant’s merit in the UG degree is taken into consideration. Additionally, it is also compulsory that the students meet the eligibility criteria. Hence, the applicant must have a valid UG degree from a recognised university.

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).

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply by filling out the application form. The university accepts applications for BA courses via online mode. Candidates can hence visit the BAOU website to fill out the application. At the time of form filling, important documents such as Class 10 and 12 pass certificates also have to be uploaded. The form shall further be submitted within the due date.

The total tuition fee for BAOU BA programme is INR 5,400. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The university gives a fee concession to female candidates. Selected candidates need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the university. Besides, aspirants must pay a registration fee in the start to register for the course.