Address- Jyotirmay Parisar, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Chharodi, Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Hwy, opp. Shri Balaji Temple, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481
About– The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) was established by the Act No.14 of 1994 passed by the Gujarat State Legislature on 13th April, 1994, and assented to by the Governor of Gujarat on 27th July, 1994. The BAOU is the seventh Open University in the country in terms of their establishment. The University offers 80+ programmes with an enrolment of more than 8,00,000+ learners.
The headquarters of the university is located at Ahmedabad. The University has established 07 Regional Centres across Gujarat. The University has more than 270 study centers. It has jurisdiction over the whole state of Gujarat. It is open to all persons irrespective of classes, castes, creed, religion or sex.
Year of Established- 13 April 1994
Vice Chancellor- Prof. (Dr.) Ami U. Upadhyay
Approval- UGC, AICTE, NIRF, CIQA, NAAC, NEP-2020
Award / Recognition- Best ICT Enabled University 2015
CCI Technology Education Excellence Awards 2015
World Education Congress Global Awards 2015
Best Innovative Government University
Award of Honour” for achievement as Open and Distance Learning Administrator
Best University in Open & Distance Learning / Satellite or TV or webinar-based Learning systems
Innovation in distance learning
Award for distance learning leadership
Best government-distance-learning institute/university
Course- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)
Master of Arts In English (MEG)
Master of Arts In Sociology (MSO)
Master of Arts In Gujarati (MGT)
Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (MAJMC)
Master of Arts Indian Knowledge System (MAIKS)
Master of Arts Hindu Studies (MAHS)
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
School of Computer Science (SCS)
Master of Computer Application (MCA)
Master of Science – Information Technology (MSCIT)
Master of Science – Cyber Security (MSCCS)
Master of Science – Data Science (MSCDS)
School of Commerce and Management (SCM)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
School of Computer Science (SCS)
Bachelor of Science (Hons.)-Information Technology (BSCIT)
Bachelor of Science (Hons.)– Cyber Security (BSCCS)
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
Bachelor of Computer Application (Multimedia) (BCAMUL)
School of Commerce and Management (SCM)
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
BBA of Air Travel Management (BBAAT)
School of Education, Distance Education and Educational Technology (SoE)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed. ODL)
Bachelor of Education in Special Education (B.Ed. Spl.)
Diploma in Financial Management (DFM)
Diploma in Advance cost Accounting (DACA)
Diploma in Advance Accounting (DAA)
Diploma in Operation Research (DOR)
Diploma in Mother & Child Health & Family Welfare (DMCH)
Diploma in Village Health Worker (DVHW)
Diploma in Sanskrit Language (DSL)
Diploma in Multimedia and Animation (DMA)
Diploma in Fashion Designing (DFD)
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC)
Diploma Course in Spoken Sanskrit (DSS)
Diploma in Computer Application (DCA)
Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)
Diploma in Health Sanitary Inspector (DHSI)
Diploma in Hospitality and Toursim Management (DHTM)
Diploma in Food and Nutrition (DFN)
Diploma in Human Rights and Duties (DHRD)
Diploma In Theatre Arts (DITA )
Diploma in Translation Studies (DTS)
Certificate in Childcare and Development (CCCD)
Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN)
Certificate in Communication Skills in English : Level-I (CCSE)
Certificate in Computer Concept – BAOU (CCC-BAOU)
Certificate in Traditional Birth Attendant (CTBA)
Certificate in Better Parenting (CCBP)
Certificate in Yog Science (CYS)
Certificate in Naturopathy (CIN)
Certificate in Environment Awareness (CEA)
Certificate in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Life and Thought (CALT)
Certificate in Anganwadi Karyakrta (CCAW)
Certificate in Journey of First One Thousand Days of Life (CJFTDL)
Certificate in Sound, Audio and Video Technology (CSAVT)
Certificate in Fashion Designing (CFD)
Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication (CJMC)
Certificate in Theatre Arts (CITA)
Certificate Course in Spoken Sankrit (CSS)
Certificate in Indian Poetics (CIP)
Certificate In Panchayati Raj In Gujarat (CPRG)
Certificate in India National Security (CINS)
Learning resources-
Resources
BAOU Webopac
Gyansampada (IR)
Free Open E-Resources
Citation Guides & Generators
Anti-Plagiarism Software
Vivekanada Library Book Automation System
Vivekanada Library Membership System
Online Programe Advantange-
Program objects-
Admission Process-
Go to the BAOU website and click on the “Admission” section under the “Students E-Corner” tab
Click on the “Online Application” link for UG or PG GCAS registration
Fill out the details and apply for admission
Make the online payment for the application fee
Select the study center and fill in the required details
Upload all the required documents and submit the form