Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
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Other name
BAOU, Open University of Gujarat
Type Public, Distance Education
Established1994;31 years ago (1994)
Accreditation NAAC
Chancellor Governor of Gujarat
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ami Upadhyay
Students>100,000
Location, ,
382481
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CampusUrban, Multiple sites
Affiliations UGC,DEB
Website www.baou.edu.in

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University is a public institution of higher learning in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It provides a variety of certificate courses, Diploma and degree programs through distance education mode, and other flexible mediums for its students. It is named after Indian political leader and the architect of the Indian Constitution Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

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Profile

The new concept of open education came into existence with the establishment of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The university offers 38 programmes.

Structure

The university offers a number of programmes and is divided into three main divisions: Centres, Cells, and Schools.

Programmes

Centres

Cells

Schools

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