Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University is a public institution of higher learning in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It provides a variety of certificate courses, Diploma and degree programs through distance education mode, and other flexible mediums for its students. It is named after Indian political leader and the architect of the Indian Constitution Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
Other name
BAOU, Open University of Gujarat
TypePublic, Distance Education
Established1994; 30 years ago (1994)
AccreditationNAAC
ChancellorGovernor of Gujarat
Vice-ChancellorProf. (Dr.) Ami Upadhyay
Students>100,000
Location, ,
382481
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CampusUrban, Multiple sites
AffiliationsUGC,DEB
Websitewww.baou.edu.in

Profile

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The new concept of open education came into existence with the establishment of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The university offers 38 programmes.

Structure

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The university offers a number of programmes and is divided into three main divisions: Centres, Cells, and Schools.

Programmes

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  • Post Graduate Programmes
  • Graduate Programmes
  • Post Graduate Diploma Programmes
  • Diploma Programmes
  • Certificate Programmes
  • Ph.D. and M.Phil Programmes

Centres

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  • Centre for Internal Quality Assurance
  • Centre for Electronic Media Production - Chaitanya Studio
  • Centre for Examination and Evaluation
  • Centre for Electronic Data Processing - Computer Department
  • Centre for Research and Development
  • Centre for Online Education
  • Centre for Skill Development and Vocational Training
  • Centre for Equal Opportunities and Inclusive Education
  • Centre for Innovation, Start-up and Entrepreneurship
  • Centre for Holistic Development of Women

Cells

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  • Grievance Redressal programme
  • Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Cell
  • Students Cell
  • Sexual Harassment Cell
  • Statistical Cell
  • Single Window Cell
  • Women Development Cell

Schools

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  • School of Humanities & Social Sciences
  • School of Commerce and Management
  • School of Education Distance Education & Education Technology
  • School of Computer Science
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