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BRAOU Study Material: Subject-Wise Notes and Books

Updated 3 October 2026 Study Material 5 min read

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University provides Self Learning Material (SLM) in printed and digital formats across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and professional courses. Learners can access online course material or apply for printed Groups Books in Telugu and English medium. The university complements printed books with face-to-face contact sessions, audio/video broadcasts, and practical training.

Key facts

SLM Formats Available Digital soft copies and printed books
Groups Books Mediums Telugu and English Medium
Groups Fee Payment Online or via TS/APOnline Centers
Lab Attendance Requirement Minimum 75% for B.Sc. practicals
First-Year UG Contact Hours 24 hours per semester
Third-Year UG Contact Hours 48 hours per course per semester
Official BRAOU page on braou.ac.in: access Self Learning Material menu
The official BRAOU page on braou.ac.in — access Self Learning Material menu. Screenshot taken 2 October 2026; click to open it.

Accessing Online Self Learning Material (SLM)

BRAOU provides downloadable digital study material for students enrolled across various distance learning programmes. Learners can access digital copies directly through the BRAOU Self Learning Material portal or the dedicated BRAOU course material download page.

Online course materials are available for the following academic streams:

  • Undergraduate CBCS programmes (UG CBCS)
  • Postgraduate (PG) programmes
  • PG Diplomas and Diploma in Psychological Counselling
  • Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc)
  • Master of Business Management (MBA)
  • Bachelor of Education – Special Education (B.Ed Special)

Procedure to Apply and Pay for Groups Books

Students seeking physical copies of Groups Books in Telugu or English medium can place an application and complete fee payments through the online university portal.

  1. Open the BRAOU Self Learning Material portal and navigate to the Books Sales & Services section.
  2. Select ‘Apply for Groups Books’ to complete and submit your application.
  3. Click ‘Application Printout for Groups Books’ to download and print your completed application form.
  4. Pay the book fee online using the ‘Fee Payment for Groups Books’ link, or pay in person at any TS/APOnline Center.
  5. Click ‘Download Fee Payment Receipt for Groups Books’ to print your official payment confirmation.
BRAOU: Procedure to Apply and Pay for Groups Books — step-by-step
Procedure to Apply and Pay for Groups Books: the steps at a glance.

Printed Materials and Learning Support Infrastructure

Printed course materials are supplied directly by BRAOU to enrolled students through the Learner Support Services page and its network of study centres. The university follows a blended learning framework to deliver academic content.

  • Printed Self Learning Materials (SLM) sent directly to enrolled distance learners.
  • Pre-recorded video and audio lessons, along with scheduled radio broadcasts 4 days a week in six half-hour slots.
  • Live two-way audio and one-way video teleconferencing, alongside phone-in radio conferencing.
  • Sunday face-to-face contact sessions held at study centres for academic guidance.
  • Laboratory practical training at zonal study centres for B.Sc. students.

Contact Hours and Science Practical Requirements

Academic counselling sessions and practical laboratory sessions are organized according to specific semester hour allocations.

BRAOU has not published a separate physical book price schedule on its portal as of 02 October 2026.

BRAOU Academic Contact and Practical Schedule

Programme / Level Activity Type Duration / Requirement
UG First Year (Optional Subjects) Face-to-Face Contact Sessions 24 hours per semester
UG Third Year (Optional Subjects) Face-to-Face Contact Sessions 48 hours per course per semester
B.Sc. First Year Laboratory Practical Training 24 hours per course per semester
B.Sc. Third Year Laboratory Practical Training 48 hours per optional subject per semester
B.Sc. Program (All 6 Semesters) Total Science Practical Training 192 hours per optional subject
B.Sc. Science Practicals Mandatory Examination Attendance Minimum 75% attendance required

Subject Departments Publishing Study Material

BRAOU prepares and distributes subject-specific notes and books across multiple academic departments:

  • Sciences: Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science & Applications, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology.
  • Humanities & Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu.
  • Social Sciences & Professional Studies: Commerce, Business Management, Economics, Education, History, Journalism and Mass Communication, Library Science, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology.

Sample Subject Structure: Functional English – I

Subject-wise materials and examination question papers follow a standardized format. For example, in the course UG104MIL-FE (LSC-Functional English – I) under the UG CBCS curriculum, the syllabus and evaluation structure covers specific practical units.

  • Course Code: UG104MIL-FE (Semester I).
  • Exam Duration & Marks: 2 Hours duration, 60 maximum marks, 24 minimum pass marks.
  • Topics Covered in Study Units: Telephone conversations, greetings, biography vs. autobiography, resume vs. CV, portfolio vs. resume, letter writing, essay writing, vocabulary (synonyms, idioms), and functional English grammar.
What you can do Official page
Access Self Learning Material menu braou.ac.in/menu/getSubMenuPages/531
Download UG and PG course material www.braouonline.in/MISC/CourseMaterial.aspx
View learner support services details braou.ac.in/menu/getSubMenuPages/194
Access LSSB portal braou.ac.in/menu/getSubMenuPages/213

Frequently asked questions

How can I download BRAOU course materials online?

Learners can download course materials by visiting the BRAOU Self Learning Material portal or the BRAOU course material download page. Digital books are available for UG (CBCS), PG, PG Diplomas, BLISc, MBA, B.Ed (Special), and Diploma in Psychological Counselling.

In which languages are BRAOU Groups books published?

BRAOU offers Groups Books in both Telugu Medium and English Medium.

How can I pay the fee for BRAOU Groups books?

You can pay the fee online using the fee payment links on the university’s book portal or pay in person at TS/APOnline Centers. After payment, a receipt can be downloaded directly from the site.

Is printed study material provided directly to distance learners?

Yes, BRAOU supplies printed self-learning materials directly to enrolled students through the Learner Support Services page structure, backed by audio/video lessons and Sunday contact classes.

What is the attendance rule for B.Sc. laboratory practicals?

Science students must secure at least 75% attendance in laboratory practical training sessions held at zonal study centres to be eligible to sit for practical examinations.

How many contact hours are provided for undergraduate courses?

Face-to-face contact sessions are conducted on designated Sundays for 24 hours per semester for first-year UG optional subjects, and 48 hours per course per semester for third-year UG subjects.

Sources

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