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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University or BAOU is an open university in Ahmedabad of Gujarat. BAOU is a popular distance learning university popular for its affordable BA Programs which are popularly compared with IGNOU. BAOU got 3.12 GPA in its NAAC accreditation report with A+ grade. The University Got highest score in Teaching, Learning & Evalution. Student reviews are also synonymous with the NAAC accreditation and over 40% students are satisfied with the course curriculum but almost 70% criticized the university for lack of mail and call support for students. The university found its existence in the year 1994 under the Gujarat State Legislature Act. BAOU was established with a mission to make quality education accessible to the unreached by creating a learner-centric environment. The university is the seventh oldest open university in India within the distance education framework. Operating via a three-tier structure - Headquarters, Regional-Centres and Learner-Support-Centres, the university has a total of 7 regional centres and operates with 254 learner support centres across Gujarat. The headquarters of BAOU is spread over 20 acres of land. Apart from this the university has also been recognised by the University Grants Commission, Distance Education Council and Distance Education Bureau. Apart from this the AICTE approval also adds to the credibility of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University. BAOU courses include a diverse array of certificate, undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma level courses. Admission to all the courses are offered based on the academic merit of the candidates.
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BAOU Fee & Courses 2024
All the BAOU courses are offered via online mode and there are a total of 82 courses that are being offered at different academic levels of study. The specialisations of the degrees include arts, computer science, social work, cyber security, finance, marketing, management and many more. To broaden the academic offerings to the learners, the university has recently introduced 12 new courses such as MBA, MCA, MSc in Data Science, BSW, MSc in Cyber Security etc. This open university ensures accessibility of education to all the strata of society as the BAOU fees are quite affordable and range from Rs 600 to Rs 30,000. The fee for the UG courses range between Rs 1,200 to Rs 30,000. BAOU fee for PG courses may vary between Rs 2,700 to Rs 25,000. One can take admission to this university through the merit of the qualifying exam. The university also provides pre admission counselling that helps candidates to choose the right BAOU course for admission. Prospective candidates can check the BAOU courses & fees and the eligibility requirement for each course.
BAOU Fee and Courses
| Course | Annual Fees | Eligibility |
| Certificate | Rs 600 to Rs 8,000 | Passed class 10 |
| Diploma | Rs 1,600 to Rs 10,000 | Passed class 10 from a recognised board |
| BA | Rs 1200 to Rs 1800 | Passed class 12 from the relevant stream |
| B.Com | Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,800 | Class 12 from a recognised board |
| BBA | Rs 8,000 | Candidate must have passed class 12 |
| BCA | Rs 14,000 | Pass in class 12 |
| B. Lib Sc. | Rs 4,300 to Rs 6,100 | Passed class 12 from the relevant stream |
| PG Diploma | Rs 15,000 | Candidate must have a bachelor's degree |
| MBA | Rs 15,000 | Bachelor’s degree holder |
| MA | Rs 2,700 to Rs 3,800 | Bachelor's degree in the relevant stream |
| M.Lib.I.Sc. | Rs 6,321 to Rs 9,030 | Graduation in the relevant stream |
| MAJMC | Rs 20,000 | Bachelor's degree in the relevant stream |
| MSW | Rs 15,000 | Candidate must have a bachelor's degree |
BAOU Admission 2024
The university has a centralised admission cell that ensures transparency in the admission process. BAOU admission is offered based on academic merit. Candidates desirous to take admission at the university must know that they are granted admissions basis their performance in the merit of the qualifying examination. BAOU admission form is available on the website and candidates have to submit the form along with necessary documents. Here is the step by step procedure for admission at BAOU:
- Candidates must register at www.baou.edu.in admission 2024 and create an ID.
- Now candidates have to submit the BAOU application form.
- After filling the application form one has to pay the BAOU application fees through debit card, credit card or net banking.
- BAOU application status can be checked using the ID that has been created by the candidate.
- Admission is confirmed based on the merit of the qualifying exam.
- Following the confirmation of admission candidates have to pay the BAOU fees in the online mode.
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) Highlights
BAOU Seats & Intake
At present, the university has a total enrollment of 1,02,556 students across various UG and PG programmes. In terms of gender diversity, out of the enrolled 1,02,556 students 48,389 are female students whereas 54163 are male students, resulting in the male is to female ratio to 1.12:1. The numbers clearly depict that Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University has a balanced gender ratio.
BAOU Seat Intake - Approved vs Actual Intake
| Programme | Duration | Sanctioned Approved Intake | Actual Strength |
| UG | 1 Year | 9028 | 9028 |
| UG | 3 Years | 26955 | 77576 |
| PG | 1 Year | 256 | 256 |
| PG | 2 Years | 8877 | 15696 |
BAOU Financial Resources & Expenditures
The university incurs various costs on creating capital assets that contribute to the overall expansion. The annual expenditure on capital and operating costs reflects the infrastructural and comprehensive development of the university. As per the official report, the university has spent a total of Rs 92,29,800 on capital expenditure in 2023. The table below outlines the capital and operational expenditure of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University.
BAOU Capital Expenditure
| Particulars | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Library | Rs 15,62,158 | Rs 9,55,806 | Rs 4,88,340 |
| Other expenditure on creation of Capital Assets (excluding expenditure on Land and Building) | Rs 2,63,62,016 | Rs 4,32,16,071 | Rs 87,41,460 |
BAOU Operational Expenditure
| Particulars | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Salaries (Teaching and Non Teaching staff) | Rs 5,45,15,724 | Rs 7,86,16,279 | Rs 7,96,92,489 |
Maintenance of academic infrastructure or consumables and other running expenditures | Rs 93,30,391 | Rs 1,11,46,544 | Rs 5,49,59,314 |
| Seminars/Conferences/Workshops | Rs 34,08,008 | Rs 55,37,086 | Rs 61,30,422 |
BAOU Consultancy Projects
In order to effectively share knowledge, optimal utilisation of human resources and physical resources for creating an impact on society, BAOU has undertaken various consultancy projects every year. Over the period of 3 years 2021 to 2023 Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University has taken up 9 consultancy projects from 9 different client organisations. The details have been tabulated below:
BAOU Consultancy Projects 2021-2023
| Particulars | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Total no. of Consultancy Projects | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Total no. of Client Organizations | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Total Amount Received (Amount in Rupees) | Rs 2,56,25,000 | Rs 40,50,000 | Rs 8,19,000 |
BAOU Sponsored Research
The university has secured fundings encompassing both government and non government entities including contributions from corporate houses, professional associations, international bodies and other industries. Rs 46,40,000 was allocated for BAOU sponsored research projects through a total of 7 funding agencies in 2023. Further details regarding the sponsored research projects is given below:
| Particulars | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Total number of sponsored projects | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Total number of funding agencies | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| Total amount received | Rs 4,64,69,000 | Rs 1,59,08,000 | Rs 46,40,000 |
BAOU Schools & Departments
The university offers a diverse array of academic programmes through its 5 schools of studies. The maximum programmes are offered through the School of Humanities and Social Science followed by the School of Computer Science. The number of programmes offered by the BAOU school of study have been tabulated below:
BAOU Schools of Study
| School of Study | Total Number of Courses Offered |
| School of Computer Science (SCS) | 18 |
| School of Humanities and Social Science (SHSS) | 44 |
| School of Commerce and Management (SCM) | 12 |
| School of Education, Distance Education and Educational Technology (SoE) | 3 |
BAOU Exam Dates
The university holds the examination twice every year. Students have to submit the BAOU exam form on the official website. The university exam is conducted at more than 100 study and examination centres across Gujarat. Students have to submit the BAOU exam form on the official website. BAOU exam dates 2024 have been announced for various courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, etc.
BAOU Exam Date 2024
| Course | Link |
| BA/B.Com | Click Here |
| Regular Course | Click Here |
| Vocational Courses | Click Here |
BAOU Results
BAOU results are released twice every year after the term end exams are successfully concluded. The university has recently released the results of various courses including MCA, MBA, BA, BCom, PGD and many more. BAOU result statement can be checked at - https://baou.edu.in/result-related-link. Students can check BAOU result 2024 for different courses by clicking on the links given here in the table:
BAOU Result Link
| Course Level | Course Name | Result Link |
| Graduation | B.Ed. | Click Here |
| Graduation | SPL.B.ed. | Click Here |
| Graduation | B.A./B.Com. | Click Here |
| Postgraduation | MCOM,MJMC,MSW,MSCIT,MSCCS, PGDBA, PGDF, PGDHR , PGDM,PGDCA,PGDCS | Click Here |
BAOU Assignment
All the students enrolled at the university are required to submit the assignment for their respective courses. BAOU assignment marks are added to the total marks of the term end examination that contributes to the overall evaluation of the students academic performance. The assignment consists of 30 marks and the steps to download BAOU assignment has been given here:
- Navigate to the BAOU assignment website - http://student.baou.edu.in/e-assignment/home.aspx.
- The BAOU assignment portal has all the names of the schools and students have to select the relevant school.
- Now, the course has to be selected from the available options.
- Further, click on the ‘view paper’ and select ‘admission form’ from the drop down.
- Now click on ‘view assignment’ for BAOU assignment PDF download.
BAOU Placements
The university emphasises on placement support and has a training and placement cell to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional employment. The cell has strategically collaborated with corporates for BAOU placement drive. As per the BAOU placement report 2023, out of 8723 students, 503 students got placement offers whereas 8220 students enrolled in different courses to pursue their higher education. Candidates wanting to know more about BAOU placement can go through the statistics given below:
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Placements 2023 - (UG Programme)
| Particulars | Statistics |
| Total number of students | 9028 |
| Total number of eligible students | 8723 |
| Total number of students placed | 503 |
| Median salary | Rs 1,80,000 LPA |
| Number of students opted for higher studies | 8220 |
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BAOU Ranking
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University is the seventh oldest open university in India. The university has secured the third position amongst the open universities in the prestigious NIRF Ranking 2024.
BAOU NIRF Ranking 2024
| Category | Rank |
| Open Universities | 3 |
BAOU Facilities & Infrastructure
A wide range of infrastructural facilities are available at the university. The campus features 7 classrooms with ICT facilities along with 2 smart classrooms. BAOU facilities include 4 computer labs and the computers outfitted with the latest configuration. Auditorium and boardrooms at the university are modernized. Additionally, the university houses a studio named Chaitanya Studio which is a dedicated space for transmission and production of audio and video programmes. BAOU library is fully automated and has an extensive collection of reading materials. BAOU campus fasciitis have been listed below:
- Library
- Auditorium
- Board Room
- Data Centre
- Computing Facility
- Studio
- Language Lab
- Smart Classrooms
- Guesthouse
Campus Facilities
AV Lab
Auditorium
Computer Lab
Library
Cls. Room
Grounds
Seminar Hall
Cafeteria 
Studio
BAOU Faculty
There are a total of 44 teaching faculty of BAOU. Apart from the teaching staff it has a team of 43 non teaching staff that supports the smooth functioning of the university. The faculty members are experienced and 32 BAOU faculty members hold a PhD degree. A detailed table listing the BAOU faculty members along with their designations is provided below:
BAOU Faculty Details
| Name | Designation |
| Prof. (Dr.) Ami U. Upadhyay | Vice Chancellor & Professor - English & Director (SHSS) |
| Prof. (Dr.) Nilesh Modi | Professor - Computer Science and Applications & Director (SCS) |
| Prof. (Dr.) Ajitsinh Rana | Professor - Education & Director (School of Education) |
| Dr. Maheshprasad Trivedi | Director (Academic) |
| Prof. (Dr.) Manoj D. Shah | Professor (CAS) - Commerce and Management & Director (SOCM) |
| Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra J. Parekh | Professor(CAS) - Gujarati |
| Dr. Priyankiben Rohitkumar Vyas | Professor(CAS) - Library and Information Science |
| Dr. Awa S. Shukla | Associate Professor(CAS) - Journalism and Mass Communication & I/c. Director (SS) |
| Shri Sanjaybhai R. Patel | Assistant Professor - Sociology |
| Dr. Himanshu N. Patel | Assistant Professor - Computer Science and Application |
| Dr. Hetal K. Gandhi | Assistant Professor - Gujarati |
| Dr. Kruti S. Chhaya | Assistant Professor - Economics |
Dr. Dhaval Pandya | Assistant Professor - Management |
| Dr. Archana Mishra | Assistant Professor - Hindi |
| Dr. Sonal Laxmanbhai Chaudhari | Assistant Professor - History |
| Dr. Diptiba Kishorsinh Gohil | Assistant Professor - Political Science |
| Mr. Digishbhai Vyas | Assistant Professor- Performing Arts |
| Dr. Nigam Bhupendrabhai Pandya | Assistant Professor Special Education |
| Mr. Nilesh Bokhani | Assistant Professor - Computer Science and Application |
| Dr.Nisha Sunil Joshi | Assistant Professor - Library Science |
| Dr.Vinodkumar Majirana | Assistant Professor - Sanskrit |
| Dr.Leelaben Swami Associate | Associate Professor - Economics |
| Dr.Jagruti Maheta | Assistant Professor - Gujarati |
| Dr.Ramku Bheda | Assistant Professor- Journalism and Mass Communication |
| Dr.Bhagyashree Rajput | Assistant Professor - Sociology |
| Dr.Jayesh Parmar | Assistant Professor - Sociology |
| Dr. Ushma AshwinKumar Bhatt | Assistant Professor - English |
| Jay Dhirubhai Jivani | Assistant Professor - English |
| Dr. Reena Saurabh Vaishnav | Assistant Professor - English |
| Parulben Durlabhji Parmar | Assistant Professor - Hindi |
| RohitKumar Sevantilal Parmar | Assistant Professor - Library and Information Science |
| Dr. Chetana Nayan Shah | Assistant Professor - Library and Information Science |
| Dr.Dharmendrasinh Gohil | Assistant Professor - History |
| Dr. Kamal Agal | Associate Professor - Commerce and Management |
| Dr. Jayshree Ramanbhai Koshti | Assistant Professor - Commerce and Management |
| Mansi Dineshbhai Khatik | Assistant Professor - Commerce and Management |
| AnkitKumar MahendraKumar Joshi | Assistant Professor - Commerce and Management |
| Khushbu Kishorebhai Jadav | Assistant Professor - Management |
| Bijal Kuladeep Rawal | Assistant Professor - Management Contractual |
| Dr.Meenaben Rajput | Lecturer - Education |
| Dr.Jayshree Gurjar | Lecturer - Education |
| Mr. Manish Dubey | Assistant Professor-Teacher Education |
| Dr. Hinaben Dasarathalal Rawal | Assistant Professor-Teacher Education |
| Neetu Rambabu Singh | Assistant Professor-Special Education |
BAOU Scholarships
The university strongly believes in access to education to all meritorious students irrespective of the financial status. Therefore in order to eradicate the financial hindrances from the educational path, students can avail BAOU scholarships. The university offers merit based as well as need based scholarships to eligible students. Apart from this it also provides free of cost education to widows and their children of army martyrs. An amount of Rs 25,000 is granted for Gragi Research Fellowship. Candidates wanting to know the various schemes of BAOU scholarships 2024 can go through the list given here:
- Covid Shiksha Suraksha Yojana
- Shaheed Samman Yojana
- Gargi – Research Fellowship
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research Fellowship
- Dronacharya Startup and Innovation Scheme
- Parivar Pathey Yojana
BAOU Awards and Recognitions
Awards
- Best Innovative Government University
- Best University in Open & Distance Learning/Satellite or TV or webinar-based Learning systems
- Award for distance learning leadership
- Best government-distance-learning institute/university
- “Award of Honour" for achievement as Open and Distance Learning Administrator
- Best ICT Enabled University
- CCI Technology Education Excellence Awards
- World Education Congress Global Awards
Recognition
- University Grants Commission
- Distance Education Council
- Distance Education Bureau
BAOU MoUs and Collaborations
- Vardhman Mahaveer Open University kota, Rajasthan
- Stree Chetana
- Astrakhan State University Astrakhan, Russia
- Shishuvihar
- Vidyamandir Trust
- Gujarat State Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS
- Blind People's Association
- NAC Communication Network LLP, Ahmedabad
- Garbhopanished Foundation
- GoG for Extended Center in Rapar, Naliya
- Cyber Peace Foundation, New Delhi
- Arihant Satiate, Ahmedabad
- ElectroMech Corporation, Ahmedabad
- lnfopercept Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
- Silicon lT Hub Pvt Ltd., Ahmedabad
- Tiny ERP Private Limited, Gandhinagar
- Yudiz Solutions Private Limited, Ahmedabad
BAOU Sustainability Initiatives
Global issues such as sustainability and environment are addressed by the university through various initiatives. The university also offers courses such as Environmental Studies, Disaster Management focussed on sustainability. Here are the checklists of the sustainability details of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University.
BAOU Sustainability Checklist
| Courses being taught on the Indian Knowledge System | ✔ |
| Grievance Redressal Cell | ✔ |
| Initiative towards Clean Energy | ✔ |
| Initiative towards Waste Management | ✔ |
| Admission through National and State Level entrance exam | ✔ |
| Smoke free campus | ✔ |
| Water Treatment Plant | ✔ |
| Plastic Free Campus | ✔ |
| Clean City Awareness Drive | ✔ |
| Rain Water Harvesting | ✔ |
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) Contact Details
College Location
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University 'Jyotirmay' Parisar, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Chharodi, Ahmedabad 
feedback@baou.edu.in
1800 233 1020
https://baou.edu.in/home
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