Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University logo.png
Former name
Andhra Pradesh Open University
MottoEducation at Your Doorstep
Type State university
Established1982
Chancellor Governor of Telangana
Vice-Chancellor Sita Rama Rao
Location, ,
17°25′54″N78°23′39″E / 17.431584°N 78.3940344°E / 17.431584; 78.3940344
Campus Urban
Affiliations UGC
Website braou.ac.in

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, also known as Telangana Open University, formerly Andhra Pradesh Open University, is a public university in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

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History

The university was established in 1982 as Andhra Pradesh Open University through the Andhra Pradesh Open University Act, 1982. [1] It was inaugurated by the President of India. The founder and first vice chancellor (VC) was G. Ram Reddy. The university was renamed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University in 1991 through the Andhra Pradesh Open University (Amendment) Act, 1991, [2] named after the architect of the Indian Constitution Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on the occasion of the centenary of his birth.

Vice chancellors

V. S. Prasad was appointed VC in 2001. [3] P. Prakash was appointed in 2011. [4] C. Parthasarathi was appointed VC in-charge in July 2019. [5] Sita Rama Rao was appointed VC in 2021. [6]

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References

  1. "Andhra Pradesh Open University Act, 1982" (PDF). Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  2. "Andhra Pradesh Open University (Amendment) Act, 1991". Latest Laws. 26 October 1991. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
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