Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) — Admissions 2026

Gujarat's State Open University · Established 1994 · UGC-DEB approved · NAAC A++

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UG, PG, Diploma & Certificate admissions open for 2026–27

Distance & online mode · apply from anywhere.

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Recognitions & approvals

Gujarat's first open university — accessible education since 1994.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University is a public state open university in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It delivers 80+ programmes through open, distance and online (ODL) learning, supported by regional centres and 300+ study centres across the state.

Why learners choose BAOU

A recognised degree, on flexible terms

Established by the Government of Gujarat in 1994 and named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, BAOU is recognised by the UGC and its Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB), and accredited A++ by NAAC.

Its degrees are accepted for government recruitment, private employment and higher study.

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Fees that don't require a loan

As a state open university, BAOU keeps fees among the most affordable anywhere — a fraction of private-institution costs.

Scholarships are available for SC/ST, girl-child and differently-abled learners.

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Study from anywhere in Gujarat

80+ UG, PG, diploma and certificate programmes delivered through distance and online learning — study while you work.

Regional centres and 300+ study centres, plus digital e-content and study material, support every learner.

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The university

Learn while you earn, from anywhere

India's seventh open university, serving learners across the whole of Gujarat through distance and online education.

State open university — recognised by the UGC
Approved by the UGC Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB)
Accredited A++ by NAAC
Established in 1994 by the Government of Gujarat
80+ UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral programmes
Regional centres and 300+ study centres across Gujarat
Admissions twice a year (January & July), mostly merit-based

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Courses offered at BAOU

BAOU offers 80+ undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate and doctoral programmes across arts, commerce, management, computer applications, social work and library science — all through open, distance and online (ODL) mode.

Popular undergraduate options include BA, B.Com, BBA, BCA and BSW. At postgraduate level the university offers MA, M.Com, MBA, MCA and MSW. Admission is mostly merit-based on your qualifying-exam marks; a few programmes such as B.Ed and PhD require an entrance test.

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BAOU MBA specialisations

A two-year MBA offered through BAOU's School of Commerce & Management, in distance and online mode.