University: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University
Address: Prof.G.Ram Reddy Marg, Road No:46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
Phone: 040 2368 0333
Courses: (M.A) (B.A) (BSc) (MSc) (B.Ed) (M.Ed) (B.Com) (MBA) (M.Com) (BPR)
University Type: Public
Founded Year: 1982
Vice-chancellor: K.Seetharama Rao
Affiliated Colleges: Lords institute of management
Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), formerly known as Andhra Pradesh Open University, is located in the city of Hyderabad. With a wide network of 206 study centers spread throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh, the University has for its motto "Education at Your Doorstep". The University, the first of its kind in the Country was brought into being through an act of Andhra Pradesh State Legislature in August,1982. Dr. BRAOU follows a multi-media teaching-learning approach which broadly comprises self-learning print material, supported by audio, video lessons and regular broadcast of lessons through All India Radio. From November, 1999 the University started Telecast of Video lessons through Doordarshan Regional Channel. On Sundays the University has Interactive Teleconferencing on the Regional Channel of Doordarshan.
Open University system is flexible in terms of admission, choice of Programs, duration and age requirements, teaching methods and evaluation procedures. Thus it offers an alternative channel to those who missed the opportunities for higher education. The University caters specially to women, working people and those who want to improve their academic qualifications and professional skills. The University lays special focus on socially disadvantaged and geographically isolated people who never had access to higher education earlier.
Mediums of BRAOU provides access to a large number of heterogeneous learners cutting across the differences in age, gender, location and choice of courses.The University innovatively designs the undergraduate curriculum as foundation courses, core courses and application-oriented courses. It creates a wide network of learner support systems. It reaches out to the unreached through multiple media including broadcast and telecast modes. It also enhances the interactivity of instruction through live phone-in and teleconferencing. The University offers courses in three instruction - English, Telugu and Urdu.
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