Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
UGC
Estd 1994
Open University

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Ahmedabad - Admission, Courses, Fees & Rankings 2024

byGaganDeep
Updated on - 20 Jul, 2024

The University offers various programs and is a well-known open university that has been established in Gujarat and is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Begun in 1994, DBAOU is a distance learning institution whose mission is to deliver quality and cheap university education. DBAOU stands 91 in NIRF University Rankings 2023 acquired with NAAC Grade A

A wide range of programs is available in the university and they include more than 100 disciplines in diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. These are arts, commerce, science, education, social work, computer applications, business administration. The admissions of the year 2024 will begin in May 2024. For employment, interested persons can apply online for registration or visit the nearest regional center.  

The utilization organization of DBAOU has consistently recorded high employment rates in recent years. Some of the leading companies that actively engage in campus recruitment are ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Dell. Fresh pass-out students get placed through campus interviews every year and more than 65% of students get placed in reputed companies.  

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Highlights 2024

Event Details
University Short Name BAOU
Institute Type Open University
Established 1994
Approved By UGC, DEC
NAAC Grade YES, Grade A
Last Year NIRF Ranking 101-150
Complete Address Jyotirmay Parisar, Opp. Shri Balaji Temple, Rajkot - 360005, Gujarat, India
Nearest Bus Stand Rajkot Bus Stand (5 km)
Nearest Railway Station Rajkot Railway Station (6 km)
Nearest Airport Rajkot Airport (7 km)
Campus Area Size 10 acres
Library Books 1,50,000+

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)

1. The minimum qualification to be admitted into undergraduate programs is Class 12th pass for most courses. 

2. For postgraduate programs, candidates who have passed their bachelors’ degree in the relevant field with minimum percentage marks are eligible.

3. The university is not bounded by age limit when it comes to admissions to any of its programs. 

4. It is also pertinent to mention here that reservation criteria applicable for admission in all programs as per the government policies and rules.  

5. Anyone in the country can apply for the open distance learning programs offered in various universities. 

6. Qualifying entrance exam and personal interview as the basis for the admission of the doctoral program.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Placements 2024

DBAOU has a placement cell that provides the opportunity to recruiters to conduct campus interviews for placement of the students. A few of the distinguished organizations that recruit students directly from DBAOU are TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and IBM. DBAOU provides the highest salary offer that goes up to Rs 5 lakhs per annum. For instance, the average salary package offered to its employees per annum varies from Rs 2-3 lakhs. B.tech students are placed through campus recruitments every year with an average of 60-70% student’s turn out. However, the placement ratio is somewhat low than the conventional universities but DBAOU is trying actively to narrow down the gap by extending more companies’ collaborations and training the students for the recruitment process.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Placements by Category

Course Category Highest Salary Package (INR) Average Salary Package (INR)
Arts 4,50,000 2,50,000
Commerce 6,00,000 3,50,000
Science 7,00,000 4,00,000
Management 10,00,000 6,00,000
Law 5,00,000 3,00,000
Engineering 12,00,000 8,00,000
Computer Applications 9,00,000 5,50,000
Education 4,00,000 2,00,000

1,800
Part Time
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
15,000
Part Time
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
1,800
Part Time
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
15,000
Part Time
Bachelor of Computer Application [BCA]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
20,000
Part Time
Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
6,100
Part Time
Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc]
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
15,000
Part Time
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Information Technology)
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
8,000
Part Time
Bachelor of Social Work [BSW]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
900
Part Time
Bachelor's Preparatory Programme [BPP]
Duration : 6 Months
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
1,800
Part Time
Certification
Duration : 1 Year
Level : 10+2
Eligibility : 10 + 2
Course Type : Certification
Full Time
Certification
Duration : 2 Years
Level : 10+2
Eligibility : 10 + 2
Course Type : Certification
2,200
Part Time
Diploma
Duration : 1 Year
Level : 10+2
Eligibility : 10 + 2
Course Type : Diploma
5,200
Full Time
Diploma in Mother & Child Health & Family Welfare
Duration : 1 Year
Level : 10+2
Eligibility : 10 + 2
Course Type : Diploma
3,800
Part Time
Master of Arts [MA]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
11,000
Part Time
Master of Commerce [M.Com]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
9,030
Part Time
Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
15,000
Part Time
Master of Science [M.Sc]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
15,000
Part Time
Master of Social Work [MSW]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
26,000
Part Time
Ph.D
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
15,000
Part Time
Post Graduate Diploma
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Diploma
15,000
Part Time
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM]
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Certification
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