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BRAOU Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility and Fees

Updated 2 October 2026 General Admission 6 min read

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) is accepting online applications for various UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate programmes for the Academic Year 2026-27. The last date for UG admission registration is 13 October 2026. Eligibility criteria and fees vary by programme, with UG first-year fees starting at Rs. 3,200/-.

Key facts

Last Date for UG Admission Registration 13 October 2026
UG First Year Fee Rs. 3,200/-
MBA First Year Fee Rs. 15,300/-
Maximum Duration for UG Programmes 6 Years
Maximum Duration for PG Programmes 4 Years
Re-Admission Fee Rs. 7,500/-

Admission Dates for 2026-27

BRAOU has published the following admission and fee payment dates for the Academic Year 2026-27.

  • Admission Registration for PG (MA/MBA/M.Com/ M.Sc): Last date not published as of 02 October 2026.
  • Admission Registration for Diploma and Certificate Programmes: Last date not published as of 02 October 2026.
  • Admission Registration for MCA, M.Sc(Computer Science), M.Sc(Data Science) and M.Sc(Statistics): Last date not published as of 02 October 2026.
  • Admission Registration for Online Programmes (M.A. Telugu/ MBA/ M.Com/ B.Com): Last date not published as of 02 October 2026.

BRAOU Admission and Fee Payment Dates 2026-27

Programme / Service Last Date
Admission Registration for UG (BA/B.Com/B.Sc) 13-10-2026
UG Second & Third Years Tuition Fee Payment — Old Batches Joined in 2016 13-10-2026

Programmes Offered for 2026-27

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University invites applications for the following programmes for the Academic Year 2026-27:

BRAOU also offers online programmes including MBA, M.Com, B.Com (Telugu Medium), B.Com (English Medium), and M.A. Telugu. Additionally, the university has received UGC approval for M.A. Education, M.A. Education (School Administration), Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), M.Sc. Geography, B.Ed., and B.Ed. Special Education.

  • UG Programmes: BA, B.Com, B.Sc
  • PG Programmes: M.A, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, MLISc, BLISc, MCA, M.Sc (Computer Science), M.Sc (Data Science), M.Sc (Statistics)
  • Diploma Programmes: PG Diploma in Human Resources Management, PG Diploma in Operations Management, PG Diploma in Marketing Management, PG Diploma in Financial Management
  • Certificate Programmes: Certificate Programme in Early Childhood Care and Education (Foundation stage) (CPECCE-FS), Certificate Programme in Literacy and Community Development (CPLCD), Certificate Programme in NGO’s Management (CPNGOM), Certificate Programme in Early Childhood Care and Education (CPECCE), Certificate Programme in Food and Nutrition (CPFN)

Eligibility Criteria for 2026-27 Admissions

Eligibility for BRAOU Programmes 2026-27

Programme Eligibility
UG Programmes (BA, B.Com, B.Sc) Intermediate or equivalent qualification
MBA, MCA Professional Graduates in Law/Engg/Pharmacy, or a Graduate with 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PH Reserved Candidates)
M.A., M.Com, M.Sc. (General) Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with 50%
MLISc Bachelor of Library Science (BLISc) Degree with 40% marks
BLISc Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline OR Graduates with Diploma or Certificate in Library Science in Govt. Recognized Institutions OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of one year experience in a regular or substantial post of the rank of a Record Assistant & above in recognized libraries
M.Sc. (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Candidates who completed Chartered Accountancy / Cost Accountancy / Company Secretary from ICAI / Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) / ICSI are also eligible.
PG Diploma Programmes Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
Certificate Programme in Early Childhood Care and Education (Foundation stage) (CPECCE-FS), Certificate Programme in Early Childhood Care and Education (CPECCE), Certificate Programme in Food and Nutrition (CPFN) Intermediate or Equivalent Examination (10+2)
Certificate Programme in Literacy and Community Development (CPLCD) Intermediate OR SSC with 3 years experience in any Private Organization
Certificate Programme in NGO’s Management (CPNGOM) No formal academic qualification (Minimum age: 18 years)

Fees for 2026-27 Programmes

The tuition fees for the Academic Year 2026-27 are as follows. Practical Lab fees are additional for Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Application subjects in UG programmes.

  • Practical Lab Fee for UG Science Subjects: Rs. 1,600/- each
  • Practical Lab Fee for UG Mathematics: Rs. 800/-
  • Practical Lab Fee for UG Statistics: Rs. 800/-
  • Practical Lab Fee for UG Computer Application: Rs. 4,000/-
  • BRAOU has not published fees for Certificate Programme in Literacy and Community Development (CPLCD), Certificate Programme in NGO’s Management (CPNGOM), Certificate Programme in Early Childhood Care and Education (CPECCE), and Certificate Programme in Food and Nutrition (CPFN) for 2026-27 as of 02 October 2026.

BRAOU Programme Fees 2026-27

Programme 1st Year Fee 2nd Year Fee Duration
UG Programmes Rs. 3,200/- Rs. 3,000/- 3 Years (6 Semesters)
MBA Rs. 15,300/- Rs. 15,000/- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
MBA(HHCM) Convenor Quota Rs. 70,000/- Rs. 70,000/- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
MBA(HHCM) Management Quota Rs. 90,000/- Rs. 90,000/- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
M.A., M.Com, M.Sc. (General) Rs. 5,300/- Rs. 5,000/- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
MLISc Rs. 15,300/- Rs. 15,000/- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
BLISc Rs. 7,800/- Rs. 7,500/- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
M.Sc. (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics) Rs. 18,300/- Rs. 18,000/- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
MCA Rs. 15,300/- Rs. 15,000/- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
PG Diploma in Human Resources Management / Operations Management Rs. 12,300/- Rs. 12,000/- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
PG Diploma in Marketing Management / Financial Management Rs. 10,300/- Rs. 10,000/- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Certificate Programme in Early Childhood Care and Education (Foundation stage) (CPECCE-FS) Rs. 15,300/- N/A 6 months

Admission Procedure for 2026-27

Follow these steps to apply for admission to BRAOU programmes for the Academic Year 2026-27:

  1. Visit the university’s web portals braou.ac.in and online.braou.ac.in and carefully read the prospectus.
  2. Create an AAPAR ID and DEB-ID as per UGC mandate.
  3. Fill the online application form and upload revised certificates and photos.
  4. After certificate verification, pay your tuition fee online using a Credit Card, Debit Card, Net banking, or UPI payment method.
  5. Download your ID card after successful admission fee payments.
BRAOU: Admission Procedure for 2026-27 — step-by-step
Admission Procedure for 2026-27: the steps at a glance.

Programme Duration and Re-Admission

The maximum duration to complete programmes at BRAOU is as follows:

Students who could not complete their programme within the maximum period can seek Re-Admission. The re-admission fee is Rs. 7,500/- and is processed at the University Headquarters only.

  • UG Programmes: 6 Years
  • PG Programmes: 4 Years
  • Diploma Programmes: 2 Years

Important Notes

The University will not run programmes with fewer than 20 admitted students. In such cases, the University will issue refunds to the admitted candidates.

For more information or assistance, contact the BRAOU help desk or toll-free number.

  • Help Desk Number: 04023680333/555
  • Toll Free Number: 18005990101 (Timings: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
What you can do Official page
Admissions 2026–27 for ODL & Online Programs braouonline.in/MISC/AdmissionLinks.htm
Admission Registration for Online Programmes digital.braou.ac.in/
Admissions & Fee portal online.braou.ac.in/login
University Prospectus page braou.ac.in/menu/getSubMenuPages/54
Online Fee Payments www.braouonline.in/MISC/PaymentLinks.aspx
PG Admission Registration Form online.braou.ac.in/PG/PGFirstHome

Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for BRAOU UG admission for 2026-27?

The last date for admission registration for UG (BA/B.Com/B.Sc) programmes for the Academic Year 2026-27 is 13 October 2026.

What are the first-year fees for UG programmes at BRAOU?

The first-year tuition fee for UG programmes (BA, B.Com, B.Sc) for the Academic Year 2026-27 is Rs. 3,200/-.

What are the eligibility criteria for MBA admission at BRAOU?

Candidates for MBA admission must be Professional Graduates in Law/Engg/Pharmacy, or any Graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PH Reserved Candidates).

How can I pay admission fees at BRAOU?

Admission fees can be paid online using a Credit Card, Debit Card, Net banking, or UPI payment method after certificate verification.

What is the maximum duration to complete a UG programme at BRAOU?

The maximum duration to complete a UG programme (BA, B.Com, B.Sc) at BRAOU is 6 years.

Can I apply for re-admission if I exceed the maximum programme duration?

Yes, students who could not complete their programme within the maximum period can seek Re-Admission by paying a fee of Rs. 7,500/- at the University Headquarters.

Sources

Written from the official BRAOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.