27th Convocation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

• Honorary Doctorate to be conferred on renowned filmmaker, writer, and actor Shri B. Narsing Rao

• Hon'ble Governor of Telangana and Chancellor of the University, Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, to be the Chief Guest 

• Former Director of NAAC and former Vice-Chancellor of Ambedkar Open University, Prof. V.S. Prasad, to be the Convocation Guest 

• Announced by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani at a press conference 

Hyderabad, September 2026: The 27th Convocation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bhavanam Venkatram Auditorium, University Campus, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, announced Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, at a press conference held on Wednesday at Tourism Plaza.

 

BRAOU MCA ENTRANCE TEST REGISTRATION LAST DATE IS OCTOBER 10

Hyderabad, September 29, 2026: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University has extended the last date for submission of applications for the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Entrance test upto October 10, 2026.The candidates applying for the MCA Entrance Test must have studied Mathematics as a subject at either the Intermediate or Degree level with minimum 50 percent marks in their Degree. For more details visit : www.braouonline.in. OR Contact 040-23680222 / 333 / 555.

 

BRAOU ONLINE PROGRAMMES ADMISSIONS FOR UG & PG

• NRI Candidates Also Eligible for Enrolment

Hyderabad, September 28, 2026: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University released Admission Notification for Online Admission Programmes in B.Com (TM/EM); M.Com (EM); M.A Telugu and MBA (EM) for the Academic year 2026-27.

      The Candidates enroll themselves for admissions through ‘Online’ in across the globe. The Admission/Tuition fee can be paid by through Credit Card/Debit Card and online payments. The Admissions Prospectus are available in the University Portal: www.braouonline.in or www.braou.ac.in. For more details, contact on toll-free No.18005990101, Help Desk : 040-23680222 / 333/ 555 for guidance seeking admission into Online Programmes.

 

Nominations invites for Prof. G. Ram Reddy Social Scientist Award 2026–27

Hyderabad, September 25, 2026:The Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Research and Development, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, invites nominations for the Prof. G. Ram Reddy Social Scientist Award for the year 2026–27. The Award aims to promote excellence and recognise outstanding contributions by social scientists for their work carried out primarily in India during the last three years preceding the year of the Award, commemorating the birth anniversary of Prof. G. Ram Reddy. The Award recognises outstanding contributions in the following fields Public Policy, Local Governance and Education. 

The candidate should be a social scientist engaged in research in any of the identified fields. The candidate should be not more than 50 years of age. The candidate should be a regular faculty member, as per UGC rules. The Award recognises and celebrates outstanding research work carried out during the last five years. Nominations may be submitted in the prescribed proforma, along with any three of the candidate’s best research papers. A covering letter enclosing all the required documents should be addressed to the Director, Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Research and Development. Nominations may also be submitted by email to director-grcrd@braou.ac.in.  The nominations must reach the Centre on or before 10 October 2026.

అంబేద్కర్ ఓపెన్‌ యూనివర్సిటీ MCA ఎంట్రన్స్ దరఖాస్తు చివరి తేది సెప్టెంబర్ 28

 

హైదరాబాద్, సెప్టెంబర్ 24,2026: డా. బి.ఆర్‌. అంబేద్కర్‌ ఓపెన్‌ యూనివర్సిటీ మాస్టర్ ఆఫ్ కంప్యూటర్ అప్లికేషన్స్ (MCA) ప్రవేశ పరీక్ష దరఖాస్తు చేసుకోవడానికి సెప్టెంబర్ 28 చివరి తేది అని విద్యార్థి సేవల విభాగం డైరెక్టర్ డా. వై. వెంకటేశ్వర్లు ఒక ప్రకటనలో తెలిపారు.  ఈ ప్రవేశ పరీక్షకు దరఖాస్తు చేసుకునే విద్యార్థులు ఇంటర్మీడియేట్ లో లేదా, డిగ్రీలో మ్యాథ్స్ ను ఒక సబ్జెక్టు చదివి ఉండాలన్నారు. డిగ్రీలో 50 శాతం మార్కులు తప్పనిసరిగా ఉండాలని తెలిపారు. విద్యార్థులు www.braouonline.in లో దరఖాస్తు చేసుకొవాలని సూచించారు.

 

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University Hosts AWS Academy Orientation Session in Hyderabad

 

Hyderabad, September 23, 2026: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Hyderabad hosted the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy Orientation Session on 23rd September 2026 at its campus, bringing together educators, academic leaders and institutional stakeholders from across the region. The orientation was conducted by the AWS Team that comprised of Tejas Vashi, Head of Education Programs, Strategy & Field (Global AWS) and Pratibha Singh, Country Manager, Startegy & Field, AWS Skilling & Social Impact, India and Mr. Krishna Deevi, Head, CSR Cyeint Foundations. Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU, attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Chakrapani said that the orientation brought together educators, academic leaders and institutional stakeholders from across the region.

BRAOU MBA (Hospital & Health Care Management) Counselling on September 22

 

Hyderabad, September 19, 2026: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University will conduct counselling for admissions to the MBA (Hospital & Health Care Management) (MBA-HHCM) programmes for the academic year 2026–27 on September 22 at the University Headquarters. The candidates who seeking admission into MBA (HHCM) have must qualified in Telangana ICET or BRAOUMBAET-2026 conducted by the University, should attend the counselling in person at the University Headquarters along with the required certificates and documents. For more details visit the university portal www.braouonline.in or websirlte : www.braou.ac.in. or contact BRAOU Call Centre: 18005990101; Help Desk: 040-23680222/333/444/555.

SPECIAL RE-ADMISSION TO BACKLOG UG STUDENTS

 

Hyderabad, September 19, 2026: The several representations received from the students who have backlog papers in the undergraduate 3YDC and CBSC (Old Batches). The Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University permitted a special Re-Admission opportunity for eligible students of old batches to complete their pending backlogs by paying the requisite prescribed fee with in the stipulated period. The students belonging to 1990 to 2014 batches, who could not completed their course are directly to approach the Director (Learner Support Services) at University Head quarters, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad to avail this opportunity. The Candidates may noted that no further relaxation will be given in this regard. For more details students may contact BRAOU Call Centre: 18005990101; Help Desk: 040-23680222/333/444/555.

BRAOU MCA ENTRANCE TEST REGISTRATION LAST DATE IS SEPTEMBER 28

 

Hyderabad, September 18, 2026: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University invites from eligible candidates for appearing MCA Entrance Test (BRAOUMCAET-2026) for into Admission Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Programme for the Academic year 2026-27. The Candidates have to Register through 'Online' from University web portal www.braou.ac.in (or) www.braouonline.in. and pay the Registration fee of Rs. 1500/- and SC / ST / BC / PWD candidates has to pay Rs.1000/- only by debit / credit card OR at TS Online franchisee centre on or before 28-09-2026. The Entrance Test will be conducted in offline mode in both Telugu and English Medium only. The Entrance Test on 04-10-2026 from 11:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m. For more details contact BRAOU Call Centre: 18005990101 (OR) Help Desk: 040-23680222/333/444/555.

KALOJI STANDS AS A TOWERING FIGURE IN SOCIAL LIFE : Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani

• Kaloji was a reflection of the people's aspirations in the history of Telangana literature: Dr. K. Srinivas, Former editor, Andhra Jyothi

Hyderabad, September 18, 2026: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University organized Padma Vibhushan Kaloji Narayana Rao Memorial Lecture as part of 112th Birth anniversary on September 18, 2026 at its campus.

      Prof.Ghanta Chakrapani Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU attended as the Chief Guest for the program. Prof.Chakrapani said that Kaloji was a great personality and towering figure in social life, who considered the problems of the people as his own and worked throughout his life for the betterment of society. He adopted the language spoken by ordinary people as his own and wrote in it, earning recognition as a people's poet. Kaloji's thoughts and writings continue to inspire contemporary society, through his writings, Kaloji stood by the people and instilled in them the courage to question injustice. 

Dr.K.Srinivas, Eminent Journalist and Former Editor Andhra Jyothi Newspaper, was the keynote speaker and delivered the lecture on “Telangana Literature : The People's Struggle”. Dr.K.Srinivas said that Kaloji devoted his entire life to the development of society and remained committed to the principles he believed in until the end. Kaloji created social awareness through his writings, although progressive and reformist literary movements are recognised as important phases in modern Telugu literature, they did not emerge as dominant literary trends in Telangana. During the progressive literary movement, a large number of prose works, poems and songs were produced in Telangana. These writings reflected the political conditions, social inequalities, problems and struggles of the people in the region. The journey of Telangana literature was not merely a sequence of different literary movements, but a transformation in which literature became the voice of society, a mirror of people's lives and a tool for social change.

Prof.G.Pushpa Chakrapani, Director Academic BRAOU presided over the program. She said Kaloji stood in the front row among Telangana veterans, and reminded that during his life, he had the philosophy of Telangana language, Telangana accent and the separate state wood for Telangana. Dr.L.Vijaya Krishna Reddy, Registrar introduced about chief guest and spoke on the occasion. Prof. E. Sudha Rani, Prof. Rabindranath Solomon, OSD to VC; Prof. Pallavi Kabde, Prof. Rani Rajitha Madhuri, Prof. Rajani, Prof. P. Venkata Ramana; K. Prem Kumar and Dr. Yakesh Daida, all Directors, Deans, Heads of the branches, Teaching and Non-teaching Staff members and representatives of various service associations.

 

BRAOU PROVIDE SKILL BASED EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS

 

• BRAOU signed an additional MoU with Swami Ramananda Tirtha Rural Institute

Hyderabad, September 17, 2026: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) signed an additional Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swami Ramananda Tirtha Rural Institute to further enhance vocational skills among students and provide skill-based education and other course at its campus on Thursday. The MoU was signed by Registrar, Dr.L.Vijaya Krishna Reddy and Dr.N.Kishore Reddy, chairman, Swamy Ramananda Tirtha Institute and other officials in the presence of Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU at its campus on Thursday. Prof.G. Pushpa Chakrapani, Director Academic; Prof. Pallavi Kabde, Director, Skill Development and Vocational Training Center, Prof. Rabindranath Solomon, OSD to VC, All the Directors, Deans were present on the occasion. 

BRAOU ENHANCE ACCESS TO DIGITAL EDUCATION FOR LEARNERS

• BRAOU Signed MoU with Common Services Centres (CSC)

Hyderabad, September 17, 2026: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) and Common Services Centres (CSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the University campus to facilitate easy access to higher education and digital services for University learners. The MoU was signed by Dr. L. Vijaya Krishna Reddy, Registrar, BRAOU, and Sri Madan Mohan Rout, Senior Vice-President & State Head, Telangana, CSC, in the presence of Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU, along with other officials and members.

అంబేద్కర్ వర్షిటీలో ఘనంగా తెలంగాణా ప్రజాపాలన దినోత్సవం

                          

  • జాతీయ పతాకాన్ని ఆవిష్కరించిన వీసీ ప్రొ. ఘంటా చక్రపాణి 

హైదరాబాద్, సెప్టెంబర్ 17,2026: డా. బి. ఆర్. అంబేద్కర్ ఓపెన్ యూనివర్సిటీలో తెలంగాణ ప్రజాపాలన దినోత్సవం సందర్బంగా విశ్వవిద్యాలయ వైస్ ఛాన్సలర్ ప్రొ. ఘంటా చక్రపాణి విశ్వవిద్యాలయ ప్రాంగణంలో జాతీయ పతాకాన్ని ఆవిష్కరించారు. దేశానికి స్వాతంత్రం వచ్చినా హైదరాబాద్ సంస్థానంలోని ప్రజలకు స్వేఛ్చ రాలేదని ఆ సమయంలో ఇక్కడి ప్రజల పోరాటాల ఫలితంగా హైదరాబాద్ సంస్థానంలోని ప్రజలకు స్వాతంత్రం సిద్దించినట్లు ఆయన పేర్కొన్నారు. ఆ తర్వాత దశాబ్దాల పాటు కొనసాగిన తెలంగాణ ఉద్యమంతో తెలంగాణ ప్రత్యేక రాష్ట్రంగా ఆవిర్భవించిన విషయాన్ని ఆయన గుర్తు చేశారు. గత ఒకటిన్నర సంవత్సర కాలంగా విశ్వవిద్యాలయంలో జరిగే అభివృద్ధి కార్యక్రమాలకు, నూతన నిర్ణయాలకు, తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వం అందిస్తున్న సహకారాన్ని వీసీ ప్రొ. ఘంటా చక్రపాణి ఉద్యోగులకు వివరించారు. అంతకుముందు వీసీ ప్రొ. ఘంటా చక్రపాణి, ఉద్యోగులు విశ్వవిద్యాలయ ప్రాంగణంలోని రాజ్యంగ నిర్మాత డా. బి. ఆర్. అంబేద్కర్ విగ్రహానికి పుష్పాంజలి ఘటించి నివాళి అర్పించారు. ఈ కార్యక్రమంలో విశ్వవిద్యాలయ రిజిస్ట్రార్, డా.యల్. విజయ కృష్ణా రెడ్డి, అకాడమిక్ డైరెక్టర్ ప్రొ. జి. పుష్పా చక్రపాణి, ప్రొ. ఆనంద్ పవార్, వీసీ ఓఎస్డీ ప్రొ. డి.రబింద్రనాథ్ సోలమన్; ప్రొ. పల్లవీ కాబ్డే, ప్రొ . పి . వెంకట రమణ; డా.వై. వెంకటేశ్వర్లు, అన్ని విభాగాల డైరెక్టర్స్, డీన్స్ బోధన మరియు భోదనేతర సిబ్బంది, ఉద్యోగ సంఘాల నాయకులు కాంతం ప్రేమ్ కుమార్; భరత్ రెడ్డి, డా. యాకేష్ దైద తదితరులు పాల్గొన్నారు.

TELANGANA PRAJAPALANA DINOTSAVAM CELEBRATIONS AT BRAOU

Hyderabad, September 17, 2026: Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University today hoisted the National Flag on the occasion of Telangana Prajapalana Dinotsavam at the campus. Prof. Chakrapani said that even after the country gained independence, the people of Hyderabad State did not get freedom, but as a result of the struggles of the people here at that time, freedom was secured for the people of Hyderabad State. He also explained the developments, new decisions and support provided by the Telangana government at the university over the years. Dr. L. Vijaya Krishna Reddy, Registrar, Prof. Pushpa Chakrapani, Director Academic, Directors, Deans, Heads of Branches Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff members, and representatives of University Service Associations attended the celebrations.

సెప్టెంబర్ 17 & 18 తేదీలలో అంబేద్కర్ వర్శిటీ బి.ఎడ్ కౌన్సిలింగ్

హైదరాబాద్ : డా. బి. ఆర్.అంబేద్కర్ ఓపెన్ యూనివర్సిటీ 2026-27 సంవత్సరానికి బి.ఎడ్ కౌన్సెలింగ్ ఈ నెల 17-18 తేదిల్లో విశ్వవిద్యాలయ ప్రధాన కార్యాలయంలో నిర్వహించనున్నట్లు విద్యార్థి సేవల విభాగం డైరెక్టర్ డా. వై. వెంకటేశ్వర్లు ఓ ప్రకటనలో తెలిపారు. బి.ఎడ్ ప్రవేశ పరీక్షలో అర్హత సాధించిన అభ్యర్థులకు సెప్టెంబర్ 17వ తేదీన మ్యాథ్స్, బయాలజీ సబ్జెక్టులకు, అదేవిధంగా 18 తేదీ సోషల్ స్టడీస్, ఫిజికల్ సైన్స్ సబ్జెక్టులకు కౌన్సెలింగ్ నిర్వహిస్తామని వివరించారు. వెబ్ ఆప్షన్ లో  సీట్లు సాధించిన విద్యార్థులు అవసరమైన సర్టిఫికెట్లు పత్రాలతో విశ్వవిద్యాలయ ప్రధాన కార్యాలయానికి రావాలని సూచించారు. మరిన్ని వివరాల కోసం  విద్యార్థులు విశ్వవిద్యాలయ కాల్ సెంటర్: 18005990101 లేదా హెల్ప్ డెస్క్ : 040-23680222/333/444/555 ఫోన్ నంబర్లలో లేదా విశ్వవిద్యాలయ పోర్టల్‌ www.braouonline.in లేదా www.braou.ac.in లో వివరాలు పొందొచ్చని సూచించారు.

 

BRAOU B.Ed COUNSELLING ON SEPTEMBER 17 & 18

Hyderabad, September 16, 2026: Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University will conduct B.Ed. counselling for the academic year 2026–27 on September 17-18, 2026. The candidates who have secured seats through the web options are advised to report to the university campus with the required certificates and documents.  Candidates who have opted for Mathematics and Biology subjects can attend the counselling on September 17. Similarly, candidates who have opted for Social Studies and Physical Science can attend the counselling on September 18. For more details visit the university portal www.braouonline.in or websirlte : www.braou.ac.in. or contact BRAOU Call Centre: 18005990101; Help Desk: 040-23680222/333/444/555.

 

 

అంబేద్కర్ వర్శిటీ పీహెచ్‌డీ ప్రవేశ పరీక్షకు చివరి తేదీ అక్టోబర్ 6

 

హైదరాబాద్ : డా.బి.ఆర్. అంబేద్కర్ ఓపెన్ యూనివర్సిటీ 2025–26 విద్యా సంవత్సరానికి ఇంగ్లీష్, తెలుగు, కెమిస్ట్రీ, ఎకనామిక్స్, హిస్టరీ, సోషియాలజీ విభాగాల్లో పీహెచ్‌డీ ప్రోగ్రామ్‌లలో ప్రవేశాల కోసం దరఖాస్తులు ఆహ్వానిస్తున్నట్లు విశ్వవిద్యాలయ అధికారులు ఓ ప్రకటనలో పేర్కొన్నారు. ప్రవేశ పరీక్షను కంప్యూటర్ (CBT) ఆధారంగా నిర్వహిస్తామని తెలిపారు. UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET/SLET/SETలో అర్హత సాధించిన అభ్యర్థులు ఆన్‌లైన్ దరఖాస్తు ఫారాన్ని సమర్పించి, నిర్దేశిత రుసుము చెల్లించి నేరుగా ఇంటర్వ్యూకు హాజరు కావాలని సూచించారు. పీహెచ్‌డీ ప్రవేశ పరీక్షకు సంబంధిత రిజిస్ట్రేషన్ యూనివర్సిటీ పోర్టల్ www.braoouonline.in లో పూర్తి చేసి నిర్ధారిత రుసుము రూ.1,500 (రూ.1,000 SC/ST/BC/PWD) చెల్లించాలని సూచించారు. ప్రవేశ పరీక్ష హైదరాబాద్‌లో మాత్రమే నిర్వహించనున్నట్లు వెల్లడించారు. రిజిస్ట్రేషన్ చివరి తేదీ అక్టోబర్ 6, 2026. మరిన్ని వివరాలకు విశ్వవిద్యాలయ ఫోన్ నెంబర్లలో 040-23544741 / 23680411 / 414/274/240 సంప్రదించాలన్నారు.

BRAOU Ph.D ENTRANCE TEST ONLINE REGISTRATION IS ON

Hyderabad : Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University has invites for application for eligible candidates for admissions into Ph.D. programmes for the academic year 2025–26 in English, Telugu, Chemistry, Economics, History and Sociology.

Admissions into Ph.D Programmes Entrance Test shall be Computer Based Test (CBT) mode followed by an interview. Candidates who have qualified in UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET/GATE/CEED set are exempted from the test, however they have to submit online application form and register themselves for the admission by paying the required fee and appear for the interview.

The Registration for Ph.D Entrance Test though Online mode only. The candidates are advised to visit the University portal www.braoouonline.in to fill the prescribe application form and Register by the a fee of Rs.1500/- (Rs.1000/- in case of SC/ST/BC/PWD candidates). The Entrance Test will be conducted at Hyderabad only. The Last date for Registration payment of fee and submission of online application is October 6, 2026.

For further details, contact: Director (Academic): 040-23544741 / 23680411/414 or Research Coordinator 040-23680274 or Controller of Examinations: 040-23680240.

BRAOU Ph.D ENTRANCE TEST ONLINE REGISTRATION IS ON

Hyderabad, September 10, 2026: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University has invites for application for eligible candidates for admissions into Ph.D. programmes for the academic year 2025–26 in English, Telugu, Chemistry, Economics, History and Sociology.

Admissions into Ph.D Programmes Entrance Test shall be Computer Based Test (CBT) mode followed by an interview. Candidates who have qualified in UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET/GATE/CEED set are exempted from the test, however they have to submit online application form and register themselves for the admission by paying the required fee and appear for the interview.

BRAOU UG/PG ADMISSIONS LAST DATE EXTENDED UPTO SEPTEMBER 30

 

Hyderabad, September 9, 2026: The Direct Admission through “Online” for Under Graduate (B.A/B.Com/B.Sc) and Post Graduate - M.A, M.Com, M.Sc, M.B.A, BLISc, MLISc, Diplomas Courses and Certificate programmes of  Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) for the Academic year 2026-27 is extended up to September 30, 2026. Similarly old batches CBCS Second, Third year students and also P.G old batches students those who are missed the opportunity for payment of tuition fee can also utilize the same, batches from 2017 to 2025 also proceed for payment of tuition fee through Net Banking / Credit / Debit Card or TS Online before last date on September 30, 2026.

For further details visit nearest study centre or university Portal: www.braouonline.in; OR website : www.braou.ac.in and for more information contact BRAOU Call centre :18005990101 or information Centre : 040-23680 222 / 333 / 555.

BRAOU OFFERED FLORAL TRIBUTES TO SRI KALOJI

Hyderabad, September 9, 2026: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University paid rich tribute to Sri. Kaloji Narayana Rao on his 112th Birth Anniversary at its campus on September 9, 2026. Prof.Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU Prof.G.Pushpa Chakrapani, Director Academic; Dr.L.Vijaya Krishna Reddy, Registrar; Prof.E.Sudha Rani; Prof. Vaddanam Srinivas; Prof. Pallavi Kabde; Prof.B.Srinivas, Prof.P.Venkata Ramana; Prof.N.Rajani; Prof.K.Sridevi; Prof.K.Prameela; Dr.Y.Venkateshwarlu;  N.C.Venugopal; Kantham Prem Kumar; B.Pandu; Miya Jani; all Directors, Deans, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff members, Representatives of service associations garlanded to Sri. Kaloji Narayana Rao Portrait and rich offered floral tributes.

Day-15 training programme on "Artificial Intelligence for Teachers" at Ambedkar University

 

Day-14 training programme on "Artificial Intelligence for Teachers" at Ambedkar University

 

Day-13 training programme on "Artificial Intelligence for Teachers" at Ambedkar University