BRAOU Admission 2026

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University
Hyderabad, Telangana · BRAOU · Estd. 1982
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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BRAOU July 2026 cycle registration opens June 2026 at braouonline.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), established in 1982 by the Andhra Pradesh Open University Act 1982 and renamed in 1991 in honour of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (chief architect of the Indian Constitution), is the open university serving Telangana (continuing from the united Andhra Pradesh era). Located at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, BRAOU was the first Open University in India and the third in the world (preceded only by the UK Open University and Allama Iqbal Open University Pakistan).

BRAOU offers UG (BA, BCom, BBA, BCA, BSc), PG (MA, MCom, MSc, MBA, MCA, MSW), MPhil, PhD, Certificate and Diploma programmes through ODL and online modes. The university has 8 regional centres and 200+ study centres across Telangana. UGC-DEB recognised for ODL.

Admissions are rolling — two intakes annually (January and July cycles). UG on Plus Two pass basis; PG on bachelor degree. No entrance for most; merit-based with relaxation for SC/ST.

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Application fee: ₹300 (General) / ₹150 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit)
Conducted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad

No entrance — admissions on rolling basis (January and July cycles). ODL + online. UGC-DEB recognised.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor degree 40% (35% SC/ST).

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
BRAOU January 2026 (closed) 31 Jan 2026 braou.ac.in Closed
BRAOU July 2026 Registration 01 Jun 2026 braou.ac.in Upcoming
BRAOU July 2026 Last Date 15 Aug 2026 braou.ac.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

TS ODL scholarships, Ambedkar Foundation scholarships, SC/ST/PwBD fee concessions, Central Sector via NSP.

Reservations

TS state policy with relaxations for ODL.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University admits students primarily through Plus Two / UG marks (Merit). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹300 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹150 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University accept Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) scores?
Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) is the primary basis for admission at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.