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BRAOU M.Sc 2026: Eligibility, Fee, Duration and Syllabus

Updated 3 October 2026 Programmes 4 min read

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) offers 2-year M.Sc distance learning programmes in various science disciplines including Psychology, Mathematics, Botany, Physics, Zoology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science. The first-year tuition fee ranges between ₹7,800 and ₹18,300 depending on the specialisation, with an intake limit of 50 seats per Study Centre.

Key facts

Minimum Duration 2 Years
Maximum Duration 4 Years
Medium of Instruction English
Seat Limit 50 seats per Study Centre
First-Year Tuition Fee ₹7,800 – ₹18,300
Second-Year Tuition Fee ₹7,500 – ₹18,000

M.Sc Specialisations and Eligibility Criteria

Admission to M.Sc programmes at BRAOU is open to candidates who fulfill discipline-specific undergraduate qualification requirements from UGC-recognized universities.

BRAOU M.Sc Eligibility Criteria by Subject

Specialisation Eligibility Requirement Medium
M.Sc. Psychology Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognized Indian University. English
M.Sc. Mathematics / Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics as one of the elective subjects. English
M.Sc. Botany B.Sc. Degree with Botany as one of the subjects or its equivalent. English
M.Sc. Environmental Science B.Sc. Degree with Science or its equivalent. English
M.Sc. Physics B.Sc. Degree with Physics and Mathematics. English
M.Sc. Zoology B.Sc. Degree with Zoology as one of the subjects or its equivalent. English
M.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects or its equivalent. English

M.Sc Fee Structure and Seat Intake

Fee structures vary by science discipline. For older batches who do not attend practical sessions on time, additional laboratory fees apply.

  • Late lab fee for old batches (Psychology): Rs. 1,900.
  • Late lab fee for old batches (Botany / Environmental Science / Physics / Zoology): Rs. 4,600.
  • Late lab fee for old batches (Chemistry): Rs. 6,200.

M.Sc Tuition Fees and Seat Intake

Programme 1st Year Fee 2nd Year Fee Seat Intake
M.Sc Mathematics / Applied Mathematics Rs. 7,800 Rs. 7,500 50 per Study Centre
M.Sc Psychology Rs. 15,300 Rs. 15,000 50 per Study Centre
M.Sc Botany / Environmental Science / Physics / Zoology Rs. 15,300 Rs. 15,000 50 per Study Centre
M.Sc Chemistry Rs. 18,300 Rs. 18,000 50 per Study Centre

Programme Duration and Learning Mode

All M.Sc programmes are offered through distance learning. The minimum time required to complete the degree is 2 years, while the maximum duration allowed is 4 years.

All courses are conducted exclusively in English medium across all study centres.

Course Structure and Subjects

The curriculum is evaluated through course-wise assignments and term-end examinations. Key subjects covered in major M.Sc streams include:

  • M.Sc Mathematics (First Year): Discrete Mathematical Structures.
  • M.Sc Mathematics (Second Year): Functional Analysis, Complex Analysis, Commutative Algebra, Methods of Applied Mathematics, Measure & Integration, and Numerical Methods.
  • M.Sc Physics (First Year): Mathematical Physics and Classical Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Devices: Analog and Digital Electronics.
  • M.Sc Physics (Second Year): Nuclear Physics & Analytical Techniques, Electromagnetic Theory and Spectroscopy, Memory Devices and Microprocessors, Microwave Devices and Communication Systems.

How to Register and Pay Fees

Prospective and continuing students must complete registrations and fee transactions online through the official portals.

  1. Open the BRAOU admission links page and select the PG registration link.
  2. Fill out the PG admission registration form with personal, academic, and study centre details.
  3. Pay the required first-year tuition fee online through the BRAOU online fee portal.
  4. Continuing students paying for the second year can navigate to the PG Second Year Tuition Fee Payment section on the payment portal.
BRAOU: How to Register and Pay Fees — step-by-step
How to Register and Pay Fees: the steps at a glance.
What you can do Official page
Access BRAOU admission links page braouonline.in/MISC/AdmissionLinks.htm
Access BRAOU online portal login online.braou.ac.in/login
Pay M.Sc tuition and admission fees www.braouonline.in/MISC/PaymentLinks.aspx
Register for PG programme admission online.braou.ac.in/PG/PGFirstHome

Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

How is the M.Sc. Psychology program at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), and is it recognized?

BRAOU is recognized by UGC and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB). M.Sc. Psychology is a 2-year distance learning degree taught in English medium with an intake of 50 seats per study centre.

What is the fee structure for courses at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU)?

First-year tuition fees for M.Sc courses are Rs. 7,800 for Mathematics, Rs. 15,300 for Psychology, Botany, Physics, Zoology, and Environmental Science, and Rs. 18,300 for Chemistry.

Are degrees from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) recognized by major job portals and private employers?

Yes, BRAOU is a UGC and DEB-recognized university. As per UGC public notices, degrees obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online modes are treated as equivalent to degrees obtained through conventional universities.

What is the minimum eligibility for M.Sc. Physics at BRAOU?

Candidates applying for M.Sc. Physics must possess a B.Sc. degree with Physics and Mathematics from any Indian university recognized by the UGC.

What is the seat limit for M.Sc programmes at BRAOU study centres?

Each study centre offering M.Sc courses has a fixed seat intake limit of 50 seats per course.

Can M.Sc students extend their degree duration beyond 2 years?

Yes, while the minimum duration for M.Sc programmes is 2 years, students are permitted a maximum duration of up to 4 years to complete the degree.

Sources

Written from the official BRAOU pages and documents below, as read on 3 October 2026.

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