News Bulletin of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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.
Expressing his gratitude, Vice- Chancellor Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani thanked the University Grants Commission for approving the Programs. He said that the three education- related programmes—M. A. Education, M. A. School Administration, and the renewed B. Ed. programme for in- service teachers (Renewal of approval) —would provide significant opportunities for teachers working in government and private educational institutions to upgrade their qualifications and enhance their professional competencies in educational leadership, school administration, and educational management. Prof. Chakrapani further stated that the university proposes to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School Education Department to train teachers across Telangana in phases, thereby contributing to continuous professional development and improved school leadership. He also observed that the Master of Social Work (MSW) and M.Sc. in Geography programmes are among the most sought-after postgraduate programmes and are expected to attract a large number of learners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. The university will issue the admission notification for these programmes shortly, and admissions will commence in this academic year. For more details visit website www.braou.ac.in or www.braouonline.in or contact the help desk at 040 – 23680 333 / 555.


 

5 comments:

  1. I'm a retired Kendriya Vidyalaya teacher. I'm 64 years old and I'm interested in MA School Administration course. Am I eligible for the course?

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  2. Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof G.Chakrapani Sir,
    Jai Bheem Greetings Sir
    Our Bharat Ratna Dr B R Ambedkar vision reaching the Higher Education to Aspirants of Learning leads Socio Economic Development of Nation and Higher Education index symbol the growth of human/society development at large by Open distance education University , recently

    Under your Visionary leadership our university progressing to reach the unreach Aspirants of Learners across the globe and collaboration association and tie up with NSDC /SRTRI/other MoUs makes strengthen our university to deliver more services to society development

    The new courses will definitely will reach to needy aspirants job seekers and professional for career enhancement and Career progression with our higher education degree in their job rols and update the sub knowledge

    I request you kindly introduce the certificate courses for studies on Dr BR Ambedkar and Buddhism studies Telangana History and Telangana Socio Economic Development, and kindly initiate to establish employment and guidance cell for for alumini for job search or pre exam training for UPSC TSPSC/SSC/Banks/Etc

    Thanks for your new initiatives for reaching the aspirant of higher education we are sure under your Visionary leadership our university Will become symbolic image and will celebrate grand success stories and flourish in future training learning to Leadership the Leaders

    Thanks Best Wishes
    Dr Vinay Kumar Y, Senior Associate in State Bank of India
    BA Sociology Psychology Economics from BRAOU Hyderabad
    Bachelor's in Library and Information Science (BLISC)
    Bachelor's in Special Education in Hearing Impaired (B Spl.Edu.H.I)
    MA Economics & M.L.I.Sc
    Post Graduate in Guidance and Counseling (PGDGC)
    Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM)
    PhD in Economics on Telangana State Rural Self Employment Trainings
    Reg 0300822907
    91-8332877331
    vinay.braou@gmail.com

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  3. Dear Sir, Greetings. When do we get notification for these new courses. Please share the admission information on the website.

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  4. Respected Officers, We are eagerly waiting for the MA School Administration course. I humbly request you to kindly start the admission process as soon as possible.

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  5. sir please inform b.ed special education admission date

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