Get fees on WhatsAppYes. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University holds UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I · UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement · NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page, and a degree from an entitled university carries the same legal standing as the campus version for government recruitment, PSU applications and further study. Confirm the entitlement covers your intake year before you pay any fee.
BAOU online degrees at a glance
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University publishes 34 online and distance programmes, priced from ₹5,300 for the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc) up to ₹1,20,000 for the Master of Business Administration (Hospital & Healthcare Management) — so what you pay at BAOU depends far more on which degree you pick than on the university itself. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it holds UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I · UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement · NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page, so the online award is treated the same as the campus degree by employers and by universities you apply to later. The catalogue splits 7 bachelor's and 27 master's programmes across 0 specialisations, which is wide enough to move from a UG to a PG here without changing university.
- Fee range
- ₹5,300 – ₹2,40,000
- Approvals
- UGC, UGC-DEB, NAAC
- Programmes
- 34
- Mode
- Online / Distance
Fees and eligibility last verified on 2026-08-10 against the university's official pages.
BAOU: the questions people actually ask
Totals run from ₹5,300 for the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc) to ₹1,20,000 for the Master of Business Administration (Hospital & Healthcare Management), covering the complete programme rather than a single year. Each course page carries the semester-wise split.
Compare them on four things only: total published fee, approval status, whether your specialisation exists, and the support you actually get during the programme. Our side-by-side page puts BAOU and Amity Online, Online Manipal, VGU in one table so the difference is visible instead of implied.
Online learners at BAOU get career-services access rather than a campus placement guarantee — resume support, job boards and recruiter drives where the university runs them. Treat any package figure as a description of the whole learner base, not a promise attached to your enrolment.
Fee concessions are handled per intake rather than as a standing scheme. Category concessions for defence personnel, divyangjan learners, women and merit applicants are common in Indian online programmes — confirm the current scheme with BAOU before applying.
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At a glance
Established
1994
Mode
Online / Distance
Programmes
34
Levels
UG & PG
Duration
1–3 Years
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Recognition
3 published approvals
Overview
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University is an open university based in Gujarat. Its official programme pages provide course-level information including fee, duration, credits and specialisations, which should feed the university-course pages directly.
BAOU content should clearly distinguish course-level facts from general university-level facts and should preserve the programme's stated duration and specialisation structure.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University is a university in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, operating since 1994. 34 programmes are tracked here across PG and UG levels, with published totals from ₹5K to ₹1.20 L. Delivery on record: Online and Distance. Recognition on record: UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I, UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement, NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page.
- Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I
- Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement
- A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page
Approvals at a glance
UGC
Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I
UGC-DEB
Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement
NAAC
A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page
| Body | Published status |
|---|---|
| UGC | Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I |
| UGC-DEB | Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement |
| NAAC | A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page |
| Body | Published status |
|---|---|
| UGC | Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I |
| UGC-DEB | Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement |
| NAAC | A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page |
Fee structure
Fees in BAOU
| Course | Fees | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Online BA | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online B.Com | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online B.Sc | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online BLISc | ₹5,300 | 1 Year |
| Online B.Ed | ₹40,000 | 2 Years |
| Online MAHistory, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, English, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu | ₹5,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MAJournalism & Mass Communication | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.Com | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.ScPsychology, Botany, Physics, Zoology, Environmental Science | ₹15,300 | 2 Years |
| Online M.ScMathematics | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.ScChemistry | ₹18,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MLISc | ₹10,300 | 1 Year |
| Online MBA | ₹15,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MBAHospital & Healthcare Management | ₹1,20,000 | 2 Years |
| Course | Specialisation | Fees | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online BA | — | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online B.Com | — | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online B.Sc | — | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online BLISc | — | ₹5,300 | 1 Year |
| Online B.Ed | — | ₹40,000 | 2 Years |
| Online MA | History, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, English, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu | ₹5,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MA | Journalism & Mass Communication | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.Com | — | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.Sc | Psychology, Botany, Physics, Zoology, Environmental Science | ₹15,300 | 2 Years |
| Online M.Sc | Mathematics | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.Sc | Chemistry | ₹18,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MLISc | — | ₹10,300 | 1 Year |
| Online MBA | — | ₹15,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MBA | Hospital & Healthcare Management | ₹1,20,000 | 2 Years |
Course-wise fees as published by the university. Amounts are the annual programme fee unless the university states otherwise.
Course fees for BAOU are taken from the university's own published fee structure. Where the university publishes only a per-year or per-semester fee, that is what is shown — no programme total is estimated.
Course-wise fees
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Fee structure
Fees in BAOU
| Course | Fees | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Online BA | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online B.Com | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online B.Sc | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online BLISc | ₹5,300 | 1 Year |
| Online B.Ed | ₹40,000 | 2 Years |
| Online MAHistory, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, English, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu | ₹5,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MAJournalism & Mass Communication | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.Com | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.ScPsychology, Botany, Physics, Zoology, Environmental Science | ₹15,300 | 2 Years |
| Online M.ScMathematics | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.ScChemistry | ₹18,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MLISc | ₹10,300 | 1 Year |
| Online MBA | ₹15,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MBAHospital & Healthcare Management | ₹1,20,000 | 2 Years |
| Course | Specialisation | Fees | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online BA | — | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online B.Com | — | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online B.Sc | — | ₹3,200 | 3 Years |
| Online BLISc | — | ₹5,300 | 1 Year |
| Online B.Ed | — | ₹40,000 | 2 Years |
| Online MA | History, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, English, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu | ₹5,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MA | Journalism & Mass Communication | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.Com | — | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.Sc | Psychology, Botany, Physics, Zoology, Environmental Science | ₹15,300 | 2 Years |
| Online M.Sc | Mathematics | ₹7,800 | 2 Years |
| Online M.Sc | Chemistry | ₹18,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MLISc | — | ₹10,300 | 1 Year |
| Online MBA | — | ₹15,300 | 2 Years |
| Online MBA | Hospital & Healthcare Management | ₹1,20,000 | 2 Years |
Course-wise fees as published by the university. Amounts are the annual programme fee unless the university states otherwise.
Course fees for BAOU are taken from the university's own published fee structure. Where the university publishes only a per-year or per-semester fee, that is what is shown — no programme total is estimated.
Fee vs other universities
| Programme | Total fee | Median elsewhere | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | ₹10K | ₹1.01 L | −₹92K |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ₹31K | ₹1.15 L | −₹85K |
| Master of Arts in Economics | ₹11K | ₹80K | −₹69K |
| Master of Arts in Political Science | ₹11K | ₹78K | −₹67K |
| Master of Science in Mathematics | ₹16K | ₹80K | −₹64K |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com) | ₹16K | ₹75K | −₹59K |
| Programme | Total fee | Median elsewhere | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | ₹10K | ₹1.01 L | −₹92K |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ₹31K | ₹1.15 L | −₹85K |
| Master of Arts in Economics | ₹11K | ₹80K | −₹69K |
| Master of Arts in Political Science | ₹11K | ₹78K | −₹67K |
| Master of Science in Mathematics | ₹16K | ₹80K | −₹64K |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com) | ₹16K | ₹75K | −₹59K |
6 of 6 BAOU programmes are priced below the median published total for the same programme elsewhere on this site. Medians use published 2026-27 totals only — programmes with no published fee are excluded.
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BAOU admission process
Programme admission
- Application mode
- online application
- Admission cycles
- Admissions are announced through the BAOU admission portal; programme/session dependent.
- Entrance requirement
- Programme-specific.
How to apply
- 1
Check programme availability and learner/study-centre information.
- 2
Start online application.
- 3
Enter required personal and academic details.
- 4
Complete online fee payment.
- 5
Save/download payment receipt.
- 6
Complete verification/confirmation as instructed.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Intake | July 2026 |
| Admission cycle | 2026-27 |
| Application fee | ₹300 |
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Intake | July 2026 |
| Admission cycle | 2026-27 |
| Application fee | ₹300 |
Scholarships
BAOU scholarships
University scholarship
Government / National Scholarship Portal schemes
University scholarshipEligible students, including applicable minority-community categories, can apply for relevant Pre-Matric/Post-Matric scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal subject to scheme rules and documents.
No university-wide scholarship scheme is listed for this university yet.
Government / National Scholarship Portal schemes+
Eligible students, including applicable minority-community categories, can apply for relevant Pre-Matric/Post-Matric scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal subject to scheme rules and documents.
Examination pattern
BAOU examination pattern
Programme examination pattern
- Examination mode
- programme dependent
- Assessment structure
- The referenced BAOU examination material describes term-end or semester examinations and requires examination-form submission; mode depends on the programme/mode.
Learning experience
Examination delivery
Examinations are conducted in programme_dependent mode.
Assessments
The referenced BAOU examination material describes term-end or semester examinations and requires examination-form submission; mode depends on the programme/mode.
Study mode
Programmes are published in both online and distance/ODL mode — check the mode on each course page.
Placement & career
BAOU publishes placement assistance, which is career support such as guidance and opportunity sharing. It is not a placement guarantee, and no employment outcome is assured.
BAOU does not publish university-wide placement numbers. Programme pages carry the career detail that is published, and you can ask the university directly for its current recruiter list.
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
Approvals & recognition
University-level recognition, accreditation and institutional information should not be treated as proof of every programme's current online/ODL entitlement. Programme-specific facts should be verified separately for the relevant academic session.
UGC
Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I
UGC-DEB
Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement
NAAC
A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page
| Body | Published status |
|---|---|
| UGC | Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I |
| UGC-DEB | Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement |
| NAAC | A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page |
| Body | Published status |
|---|---|
| UGC | Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I |
| UGC-DEB | Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement |
| NAAC | A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page |
Why consider
Published recognition
Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I · Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement · A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page
Programme choice
34 programmes are listed for the current session across UG, PG levels.
Flexible study mode
Both online and distance/ODL delivery are published.
Published fee range
Programme fees listed between ₹5,300 – ₹2,40,000.
Scholarship options
BAOU publishes scholarship criteria for eligible applicants.
Things to consider
- Eligibility differs by programme — check the course page before applying.
- Fees differ by programme and may change between admission cycles.
- Placement assistance does not guarantee employment.
- Admission cycles and intake dates can change; confirm the current cycle on the official portal.
- Scholarship eligibility varies by programme and by the current scholarship notice.
- Fees can change between intakes; confirm the current amount before you pay.
- Verify current fee, recognition and admission details on the official BAOU website before paying.
Who it suits
May suit
- Working professionals who need to study alongside a job
- Learners who want a flexible, non-classroom schedule
- Graduates looking for a PG programme
- Students looking for a UG degree without relocating
May not suit
- Students who specifically want daily on-campus life
- Learners who prefer classroom-based teaching
- Applicants who need a programme this university does not offer online
Should you choose BAOU over a private online university?
Choose it if
- Your budget starts around ₹5K for the full programme — that is the lowest published total across BAOU programmes on this page.
- You want a government/open-university degree at published state fees rather than a private online programme priced for placement services.
- You want to finish UG and continue PG at the same university without re-applying elsewhere.
Look elsewhere if
- You expect recruiter drives, career coaching or an on-demand LMS experience — an open university's core promise is affordable, recognised study material and examinations.
- Your employer specifically asks for AICTE approval on the programme — confirm that in writing with BAOU before paying.
- Placement assistance is a deciding factor for you — no placement support is published in the BAOU record.
What to verify before applying
Before submitting an application, verify the exact programme name, awarding university, current academic session, eligibility, total fee and fee components, admission deadline, examination method, scholarship conditions and the official admission portal. These details can change by programme and admission cycle.
Last updated: August 2026
Researched university record
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University offers both education through its listed programmes. The university is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
UGC status
Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I
UGC DEB status
Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement
NAAC status
A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page
NIRF information
The university shares this detail directly with applicants — ask for it before you pay.
accreditation
The university shares this detail directly with applicants — ask for it before you pay.
Admission cycles
Admissions are announced through the BAOU admission portal; programme/session dependent.
Entrance exam
Programme-specific.
Researched admission steps
- Check programme availability and learner/study-centre information
- Start online application
- Enter required personal and academic details
- Complete online fee payment
- Save/download payment receipt
- Complete verification/confirmation as instructed
Scholarship information
Government / National Scholarship Portal schemes
Eligible students, including applicable minority-community categories, can apply for relevant Pre-Matric/Post-Matric scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal subject to scheme rules and documents.
Course-specific career opportunities are the primary source for course pages. This university-level layer provides common career-support context only.
Official university links
- official website: https://baou.edu.in/
2026-27 session · Last updated: August 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University holds UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I · UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement · NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page. Degrees from UGC-entitled online programmes carry the same recognition as the equivalent on-campus degree for employment and further study.
Programmes at BAOU fall in the ₹5,300 – ₹2,40,000 range. Programme-wise figures are published on each course page and updated every admission cycle.
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