Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, or BAOU as it is now commonly known, was established in 1994 in order to give boost to the already existing tradition of distance learning in Gujarat. With the growing acceptance of the distance learning mode, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahemedabad is expected to further expand the reach of the common people to the higher education. As distance learning is a preferred mode of education for the working people and all those who can not afford to attend regular classes for some reason or the other, this open university in Gujarat has been a blessing. Although the medium of instruction in some of the courses is either Hindi or English, for majority of the courses it is Gujarati.

Courses offered by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

This open university in Ahmedabad offers various Postgraduate, Bachelor Degree, Postgraduate Diploma , Diploma and Certificate courses. While most of the courses are meant to provide the young generation with employment opportunities, some other courses are meant primarily for educating the people for better development of the society. The Certificate Courses in Better Parenting, Traditional Birth Attendant, Environment Awareness are some of such courses that would increase the awareness of the people. Moreover you can also pursue a Certificate Course in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar from this University.

Postgraduate Courses at BAOU:

  • Master of Arts in English
  • Master of Arts in Hindi
  • Master of Arts in Sociology
  • Master of Arts in Gujarati
  • Master of Valuation in Plant in Machinery
  • Master of Valuation in Real Estate

Bachelor Degree Courses at BAOU :

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Postgraduate Diploma Courses at BAOU:

  • Post-graduate diploma in Distance Education

Diploma Courses at BAOU:

  • Diploma in Creative Writing in English
  • Diploma in Creative Writing in Hindi
  • Diploma in Financial Management
  • Diploma in Advance Cost Accounting
  • Diploma in Advance Accounting
  • Diploma in Insurance
  • Diploma in operational Research
  • Diploma in Mother & Child Health and Family Welfare
  • Diploma in Village Health Worker
  • Diploma in Patient Care Assistant
  • Diploma in Value Added Tax in Gujarat

Certificate Courses at BAOU

  • Certificate in Food & Nutrition
  • Certificate in Computing
  • Certificate in Tourism Marketing
  • Certificate in Tourism Management
  • Certificate in Child care and Development
  • Certificate in Personal Computer Software
  • Certificate in Teaching English
  • Certificate in Environmental Studies
  • Certificate in Participatory Forest Management
  • Certificate in Communication Skills in English: Level-1
  • Certificate in Computer Concept
  • Certificate in Traditional Birth Attendant
  • Certificate in Better Parenting
  • Certificate in Yog Science
  • Certificate in Naturopathy
  • Certificate in Human Rights
  • Certificate in Panchayatiraj Institute Management
  • Certificate in Environment Awareness
  • Certificate in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar life and Thought

Apart from the above mentioned courses, it also offers a Preparatory Course for Bachelors Degree.

Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University Contact Details:

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
R.C. Technical Campus,
Opp. Gujarat High Court,
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway,
Ahmedabad-380 060.
Ph: +91 -079-27413747,48,49,50,51,56
Mobile No. for Student Support Service: 9909823337, 18002331020, 079-65252530
Fax: +91 -079-27413751
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
E-mail for Student Support Service: [email protected]
Website: http://www.baou.org / websitetitlepage/index.htm