BRAOU Promotes a Healthy, Drug-Free Society

• Students Urged to Participate in the "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat–Sankalp Abhiyan"               Pledge

Hyderabad, July 31, 2026: In accordance with the directions of the Government of Telangana, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) is conducting awareness programmes under the "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – Sankalp Abhiyan" through its Regional Coordination Centres and Learner Support Centres across the State, said the University's Registrar, Dr. L. Venkateswara Reddy, in a press statement. The Registrar stated that the University has initiated the campaign following the directions issued by the Special Chief Secretary to the Hon'ble Governor of Telangana to the Vice-Chancellors of all State Universities, calling for the effective implementation of this nationwide initiative.

BRAOU ENTERS THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ERA

• UGC Approves four “Online” Programmes at Ambedkar Open University 

• Efforts underway to secure approval for four additional courses : Prof. G. Pushpa Chakrapani

• Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, VC - Congratulates University Staff on UGC Approval for Online Programmes 

Hyderabad, July 30, 2026: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved the initiatives taken by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University towards a digital education system. Prof. G. Pushpa Chakrapani, Director, Centre for Online Education and Learning, announced that the UGC has permitted the university —the country's first open university—to offer four courses through the online mode for the academic year 2026–27. Prof. Pushpa Chakrapani described the UGC's approval as a significant step forward in the digital era for the university in its mission to provide quality higher education through technology.

BRAOU 27th CONVOCATION IN OCTOBER: LAST DATE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS SEPTEMBER 9

Hyderabad, July 29, 2026:  The Twenty Seventh Convocation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University will be  held  in the month of October, 2026.

Students who successfully completed their Degree, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Diploma, and various certificate programs from June 2024 and June 2025 are eligible to apply for the Convocation. The candidates who wish to attend the convocation in person are advised to apply online by paying a fee of ₹500. similarly, candidates unable to attend the convocation in person may apply online under the "Degree in Absentia" mode by paying a fee of ₹600. Those students applying under the "Degree in Absentia" certificates will be sent directly to their addresses through Speed Post after the Convocation.

BRAOU VC RELEASED UG&PG ADIMISSION POSTER

Hyderabad, July 25, 2026: Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chacnellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University released Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) Adimissions - 2026 Poster at university campus on July 25 , 2026. The Admission for Under Graduate (B.A/B.Com/B.Sc) those who are completed Intermediate or Equivalent from National Open School or TS Open School Society, 10+2 and ITI Polytechnic two year completed course can take the direct admission in to Under Graduate (B.A./B.Com/B.Sc).

BRAOU VICE-CHANCELLOR PLANTED THE SAPLINGS

Hyderabad, July 24, 2026: Prof.Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University planted the saplings as the part of Vanamahotsavam (Festival of Forests) near the Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Statue (Gynanavanam) its University Campus on Friday. Prof. G. Pushpa Chakrapani, Director (Academic); Dr. L. Vijaya Krishna Reddy, Registrar; Prof. Anand Pawar; Prof.Pallavi Kabde; Prof. Venkataramana, Prof. Sreedevi, University estate officer Sri. B.S.R. Bharath Reddy; Prof. Dayaker, Prof. Boju Sreenivas, Representatives of Various Service Associations, All Directors, Deans, Heads of Branches, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff and representatives of Service Associations office bearers were present in the Vanamahotsavam event.

BRAOU organized seven day Faculty Development programme on “Micro Credential Development” for Telangana degree colleges faculty members

• FACULTY MEMBERS MUST ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS : Prof.Ghanta Chakrapani 

Hyderabad, July 20, 2026: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Centre for Staff Training and Development (CSTD) in collaboration with Centre for Online Education and Learning (COEL) organized a week-long Faculty Development Program (FDP) on "Micro Credential Development" from July 20 to 27 at the University campus. Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU attended as Chief Guest for the inaugural session. Prof. Chakrapani stated that the university designed the micro-credential development program with the aim of creating course material that is easy for students to comprehend and study, enabling them to grasp concepts through self-study.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE FUTURE THROUGH e-EDUCATION: Prof.Ghanta Chakrapani

• BRAOU Inaugurated ICT labs established with PM-USHA Funds.

Hyderabad, July 20, 2026: Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University and Dr. Soundarya Joseph, State Project Officer, PM-USHA inaugurated the newly established "Information and Communication Technology" (ICT) labs at the administrative building at the Campus on Monday. Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani emphasized that, given the rapidly evolving modern technological landscape, faculty members must master ICT skills; only then can students in universities and colleges be equipped to compete effectively in the global market. He revealed that the ICT labs at Ambedkar Open University were established with financial assistance from PM-USHA precisely with this objective in mind. He noted that the inauguration of these state-of-the-art ICT labs marks another significant step towards strengthening digital education at the university. He explained that university faculty members need to embrace modern knowledge in line with market changes and master the latest innovations in their respective fields only then will they be able to effectively mold the students studying in their institutions into high-caliber individuals. 

BRAOU Receives UGC Approval for Five New Academic Programmes

Hyderabad, July 15, 2026: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) has received approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to launch five new academic programmes in high-demand professional and academic disciplines.

The newly approved programmes are: 

• M. A. Education

• M. A. Education (School Administration)

• Master of Social Work (MSW)

• M. Sc. (Geography)

• B. Ed. (Special Education) – (Renewal)

The UGC Expert Committee conducted a virtual inspection in June to assess the university's academic preparedness, infrastructure, learner support systems, digital resources, and regulatory compliance before approving these programmes. The introduction of the education programmes follows an initiative of the Government of Telangana. Earlier, Dr. Yogita Rana, IAS, Secretary, School Education, identified the need for systematic professional development of teachers through open and distance learning and requested that the university introduce specialised education programmes to strengthen teachers' capacities across the state.

BRAOU UG & PG ADMISSIONS ON

• LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION IS AUGUST 7, 2026

Hyderabad : The Admission for Under Graduate (B.A/B.Com/B.Sc) those who are completed Intermediate or Equivalent from National Open School or TS Open School Society, 10+2 and ITI Polytechnic two year completed course can take the direct admission in to Under Graduate (B.A./B.Com/B.Sc). Post Graduate – M.A-Telugu, English, Hindi, Urdu, Economics, History, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism & Mass Communication; M.Com, M.Sc - Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics; M.LISc, Diplomas Courses and Certificate programmes of  Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) for the Academic year 2026-27. Last date for the registration and payment of tuition fee is August 7, 2026.

అంబేద్కర్ వర్షిటీ డిగ్రీ , పీ.జీ కోర్సుల్లో ప్రవేశాలు ప్రారంభం

• ఆన్ లైన్ లో రిజిస్ట్రేషన్, ఫీజు చెల్లింపునకు ఆగష్టు 7, 2026 చివరి తేదీ 

హైదరాబాద్: డా. బి. ఆర్. అంబేద్కర్ ఓపెన్ యూనివర్సిటీ డిగ్రీ, పీ.జీ, డిప్లొమా, పలు సర్టిఫికెట్ కోర్సుల్లో 2026-27 విద్యా సంవత్సరం అడ్మిషన్ నోటిఫికేషన్ విడుదల అయినట్లు విశ్వవిద్యాలయ అధికారులు ఓ ప్రకటనలో తెలిపారు.

डॉ. बी.आर. अंबेडकर सार्वत्रिक विश्वविद्यालय में डिग्री एवं पीजी (स्नातकोत्तर) पाठ्यक्रमों में प्रवेश प्रारंभ

ऑनलाइन पंजीकरण एवं शुल्क भुगतान की अंतिम तिथि 7 अगस्त 2026 हैदराबाद: डॉ. बी.आर. अंबेडकर सार्वत्रिक विश्वविद्यालय (BRAOU) में शैक्षणिक वर्ष 2026-27 हेतु विभिन्न कार्यक्रमों में प्रवेश प्रक्रिया प्रारंभ हो गई है। विश्वविद्यालय द्वारा जारी अधिसूचना के अनुसार डिग्री (बी.ए., बी.कॉम., बी.एससी.), स्नातकोत्तर (एम.ए., एम.कॉम., एम.एससी., एम.बी.ए.), बी.एल.आई.एससी., एम.एल.आई.एससी., पीजी डिप्लोमा तथा विभिन्न सर्टिफिकेट पाठ्यक्रमों में प्रवेश के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन आमंत्रित किए गए हैं।

امبیڈکر یونیورسٹی ڈگری اور پی جی کورسس میں داخلوں کا آغاز

آن لائن رجسٹریشن اور فیس کی ادائیگی کی آخری تاریخ 7 اگست مقرر ۔: حیدرآباد: ڈاکٹر بی آر امبیڈکر اوپن یونیورسٹی نے ڈگری (بی اے/بی کام/بی ایس سی) ، پوسٹ گریجویشن (ایم اے/ ایم کام/ ایم ایس سی، ایم بی اے) بی ایل آئی ایس سی، ایم ایل آئی ایس سی، پی جی ڈپلومہ اور مختلف سرٹیفکیٹ کورسز میں تعلیمی سال-2026 کے دوران داخلوں نوٹیفکیشن جاری کیا ہے۔ یونیورسٹی حکام نے ایک بیان میں یہ اطلاع دی۔ عہدیداروں نے بتایا کہ متعلقہ کورسس میں داخلوں کے لئے تعلیمی قابلیت، فیس اور دیگر تفصیلات یونیورسٹی ویب سائیٹ www.braouonline.in اور www.braou.ac.in پر دستیاب ہیں۔ تعلیمی سال 2025-26 کے پہلے سال والے طلبہ کو دوسرے سال کی ٹیوشن فیس ادا کرنی ہوگی اور جن طلبہ نے وقت پر فیس ادا نہیں کی ہے وہ بھی 7 اگست سے قبل ٹیوشن فیس آن لائن ادا کرسکتے ہیں۔ اگر آپ کو مکمل معلومات ، آن لائن رجسٹریشن وغیرہ کے حوالے سے کوئی مشکلات درپیش ہو تو آپ کسی بھی قریبی اسٹڈی سنٹر سے رابطہ کر سکتے ہیں یا آپ یونیورسٹی کے ہیلپ ڈیسک نمبرات - 7382929570، 040-23680222/333/555 یا 18005990101 پر بھی ربط کرسکتے ہیں۔ ڈگری کے دوسرے اور تیسرے تعلیمی سال 2021-22 سے 2025-26 بیاچ اور پی جی تعلیمی سال 2023-24 سے 2025-26 بیاچ کے طلباء جنھوں نے دوسرے سال میں وقت پر فیس ادا کرنے سے قاصر رہ گئے ہیں تو وہ بھی اس موقع سے استفادہ کرکے فیس ادا کر سکتے ہیں۔

AI SKILLS ARE SHAPING FUTURE CAREERS - Dr. Srinivas Gujju, Senior Director of Intelligent Automation and Finance Transformation

* AI doesn’t take away jobs – having the skills creates jobs 

* Awareness session at Ambedkar University on 'Artificial Intelligence – Responsible Use'

Hyderabad: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University conducted an awareness program on 'Responsible Usage of Artificial Intelligence' on Friday. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, attended the program as the chief guest. On this occasion, VC Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani mentioned that artificial intelligence (AI) has become essential in society, and university faculty should have a strong grip on AI so that they can teach students in a way they fully understand.

CINE ACTOR RAHUL RAMAKRISHNA JOINS IN AMBEDKAR OPEN UNIVERSITY DEGREE COURSE

VC Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani Congratulated actor Ramakrishna by handing over the Course Books 

Hyderabad: Rahul Ramakrishna, the cinema actor famous for the movie 'Bharat Ane Nenu,' has taken admission into a degree course at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University. On this occasion, actor Rahul Ramakrishna visited the university on Thursday. After completing the admission process, he respectfully met with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani. Later, VC Prof. Chakrapani congratulated Rahul and presented him with the B.A. course books.

TRANSPARENCY WAS LACKING IN THE “SIR”, CIVIL SOCIETY MUST QUESTION IT

- : Economic and Social Analyst Dr. Parakala Prabhakar 

• In the past, voters used to choose rulers, now rulers decide on voters: - VC Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani 

• Memorial lecture for former PM P.V. Narasimha Rao at BRAOU 

Hyderabad: Dr. Parakala Prabhakar, a renowned economic and social analyst and author, called on civil society and intellectuals to question the lack of transparency, accountability issues, and policy flaws in the special extensive revision of the voter list (SIR). The PV Memorial Lecture was held on Thursday at Dr. C. Narayana Reddy Auditorium in the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, CSTD building, to commemorate the 105th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Shri P.V. Narasimha Rao.

FLORAL TRIBUTES TO Prof. G. RAM REDDY AT BRAOU

Hyderabad, July 2, 2026: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University paid floral tributes to Founder Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU, Prof. G. Ram Reddy on his death anniversary at the campus on Thursday. Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Parakala Prabhakar, Renowned economist and public intellectual; Prof. G. Pushpa Chakrapani, Director Academic; Dr. L. Vijaya Krishna Reddy, Registrar; Prof. E. Sudha Rani; Prof. Anand Pawar, Prof. Sree Devi Representatives of Various Service Associations, All Directors, Deans, Heads of Branches, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Members offered rich floral tributes to Prof. G. Ram Reddy Portrait.

 

TRANSPARENCY WAS LACKING IN THE “SIR”, CIVIL SOCIETY MUST QUESTION IT

- : Economic and Social Analyst Dr. Parakala Prabhakar

• In the past, voters used to choose rulers, now rulers decide on voters: - VC Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani • Memorial lecture for former PM P.V. Narasimha Rao at BRAOU

డా. బి. ఆర్. అంబేద్కర్ వర్సిటీలో గురువారం ... మాజీ ప్రధాని శ్రీ పి.వి. నరసింహారావు స్మారకోపన్యాసం

• ముఖ్య వక్తగా హాజరు కానున్న డా. పరకాల ప్రభాకర్  

• “SIR 2025–26: ఇది భారతదేశ భావనను ఛిన్నాభిన్నం చేస్తుందా?” అనే అంశంపై కీలకోపన్యాసం

హైదరాబాద్: డాక్టర్ బి.ఆర్.అంబేద్కర్ ఓపెన్ యూనివర్శిటీ లో ఈ  రోజు "SIR 2025–26: ఇది భారతదేశ భావనను ఛిన్నాభిన్నం చేస్తుందా?" అనే అంశంపై భారతరత్న శ్రీ పి.వి. నరసింహారావు స్మారక ఉపన్యాస కార్యక్రమాన్ని విశ్వవిద్యాలయలోని డా.సి.నారాయణరెడ్డి ఆడిటోరియంలో నిర్వహిస్తునున్నట్లు విశ్వవిద్యాలయ రిజిస్ట్రార్ డా. ఎల్. విజయ కృష్ణ రెడ్డి ఓ ప్రకటనలో తెలిపారు.ఈ కార్యక్రమంలో ముఖ్య అతిథిగా ప్రముఖ ఆర్థికవేత్త ప్రజా మేధావి డా. పరకాల ప్రభాకర్  హాజరై, “SIR 2025–26: ఇది భారతదేశ భావనను ఛిన్నాభిన్నం చేస్తుందా?” అనే అంశంపై కీలకోపన్యాసం చేయనున్నారు. ఈ కార్యక్రమానికి విశ్వవిద్యాలయ వైస్-ఛాన్సలర్ ప్రొ. ఘంటా చక్రపాణి అధ్యక్షత వహించనున్నారు. కార్యక్రమంలో విశ్వవిద్యాలయ అకాడమిక్  డైరెక్టర్ ప్రొ. జి. పుష్ప చక్రపాణి గౌరవ అతిథిగా పాల్గొననున్నారు. ఉదయం 11 గంటలకు ప్రారంభమయ్యే ఈ కార్యక్రమంలో విద్యావేత్తలు, పరిశోధకులు, విద్యార్థులు, సాధారణ ప్రజానీకం ఎవరైనా హాజరు కావొచ్చని పేర్కొన్నారు.