BRAOU, also known as Dr BR Ambedkar Open University, was established in 1982 in Hyderabad. It is recognised by the UGC, approved by the NCTE and the RCI, and accredited by NAAC with Grade A. It has been ranked 186 in India and 7 in Hyderabad by MyKollege in the Arts Category in 2025. Method of Admission: Admissions are conducted online through the BRAOU official admission portal @ braouonline.in Mode of Admission: Merit-based and entrance-based, depending on the program. Popular Courses: B.Ed, MA, BA B.Ed is one of the most popular courses, with total academic fees of INR 40,000. Admission is based on an entrance exam conducted by the university. Application Fees: INR 300 (UG and PG Courses) INR 1000 (B.Ed and MBA courses) Placement: As per the BRAOU NIRF 2026 data, the median package offered to the UG 2-year program was INR 6 LPA in 2025. Admission for the January 2026 Cycle is open. Students can apply till April 30, 2026. Apply @ braou.distanceeducationschool.