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Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University - [BAOU] Ahmedabad Admission 2026 - Eligibility, Process & Key Dates Admissions 2026
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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Abhijeet Chatterjee
Updated on 12 January 2026

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BAOU Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

ParameterDetails
Application ModeOnline, Offline
Application Start25 June 2026
Application Deadline30 September 2026
Admission ThroughUniversity Merit-Based
Entrance Exams AcceptedB.Ed Entrance Test (others merit-based)
UG Programmes12+ courses
PG Programmes10+ courses
Eligibility (UG)10+2 pass with 33%-50% marks (varies by course)
Eligibility (PG)Bachelor’s degree with 45%-55% marks (varies by course)
Fee Range (UG)₹5,400 - ₹60,000 per year
Fee Range (PG)₹7,500 - ₹60,000 per year
Counselling StartJune 2026
Session BeginsJuly 2026
Official Websitebaou.edu.in
Admission Helpline+91-79-2328 0000, admission@baou.edu.in

BAOU UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

Arts Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BAHistory, Economics, Commerce, Sociology, Public Administration, Hindi, English, Gujarati, Political Science3 years10+2 with minimum 45%Merit-based₹1,800 approx.

Commerce Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BComGeneral3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹1,800 (₹5,400 total)

Management Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BBAGeneral3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹5,000 to ₹25,000 (approx. range)

Science Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BScInformation Technology (Hons)3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹5,000 to ₹25,000 (approx. range)

Computer Applications Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BCAGeneral3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹5,000 to ₹25,000 (approx. range)

Education Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BEdGeneral & Special Education2 yearsGraduation with 50% (Arts/Commerce/Science), 55% (Engg/Tech)Entrance test (min 40% marks)₹5,000 to ₹25,000 (approx. range)

Library Science Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BLISGeneral1 yearBachelor’s degreeMerit-based₹5,000 to ₹25,000 (approx. range)

Social Work Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BSWGeneral3 years10+2 passMerit-based₹5,000 to ₹25,000 (approx. range)

BAOU PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MBA Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (Total)
MBAGeneral Management2 yearsGraduation, 50% (45% for reserved)Merit-based (No specific exam)₹15,000 approx.

MA Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MAHistory2 yearsGraduation in any disciplineMerit-based₹5,300 (1st year), ₹5,000 (2nd year)
MAEconomics2 yearsGraduation in any disciplineMerit-based₹5,300 (1st year), ₹5,000 (2nd year)
MAEnglish2 yearsGraduation in any disciplineMerit-based₹5,300 (1st year), ₹5,000 (2nd year)
MATelugu2 yearsGraduation with Telugu as subject or equivalentMerit-based₹5,300 (1st year), ₹5,000 (2nd year)

MSc Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MScBotany2 yearsBachelor’s in Science with BotanyMerit-based₹15,300 (1st year), ₹15,000 (2nd year)
MScMathematics2 yearsBachelor’s with MathematicsMerit-based₹7,800 (1st year), ₹7,500 (2nd year)

MCom Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MComCommerce2 yearsBCom/BBA/BA with CommerceMerit-based₹7,800 (1st year), ₹7,500 (2nd year)

MSW Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MSWSocial Work2 yearsGraduation in any disciplineMerit-based₹10,000 approx.

MLIS Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MLISLibrary & Information Science2 yearsGraduation in any disciplineMerit-based₹8,000 approx.

PG Diploma Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (Total)
PG DiplomaHuman Resource1-4 yearsGraduationMerit-based₹10,000 approx.
PG DiplomaCyber Law1-4 yearsGraduationMerit-based₹10,000 approx.
PG DiplomaFinance1-4 yearsGraduationMerit-based₹10,000 approx.
PG DiplomaCyber Security1-4 yearsGraduationMerit-based₹10,000 approx.
PG DiplomaMobile Application Development1-4 yearsGraduationMerit-based₹10,000 approx.

BAOU PhD Admission 2026 - Research Programs, Eligibility & Fellowship

DepartmentDurationEligibilityEntranceFellowship
English3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Gujarati3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Sanskrit3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Economics3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
History3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Journalism & Mass Communication3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Library & Information Science3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Political Science3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Sociology3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Computer Science3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Commerce3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Management3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Education3-5 yearsMaster’s degree, 55%PhD Entrance Test (PET) or NET/SET exempt
Special Education3-5 yearsMaster’s degre

BAOU Diploma & Certificate Courses 2026 - Admission & Fees

Diploma Programmes

ProgrammeDurationEligibilityFees
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication1 Year10+2 pass with 45% marks₹20,000
Diploma in Fashion Design1 Year10+2 pass with 45% marks₹5,000 - ₹7,000
Diploma in Food and Nutrition1 Year10+2 pass with 45% marks₹2,350
Diploma in Computer Applications1 Year10+2 pass with 45% marks₹12,000 - ₹20,000
Diploma in Yoga Science1 Year10+2 pass with 45% marks₹12,000 - ₹20,000

Certificate Programmes

ProgrammeDurationEligibilityFees
Indian Poetics12 Weeks10+2 passFree
Cyber Security Tools Techniques and Counter Measures12 Weeks10+2 passFree
Android Mobile Application Development12 Weeks10+2 passFree

BAOU Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

  1. Register at https://baouadm.samarth.edu.in with email/mobile
  2. Generate ABC ID and DEB ID on the portal
  3. Fill personal and academic details, select UG/PG/Diploma course
  4. Upload photo, signature, 10th/12th marksheets, category certificate
  5. Pay application fee online via card/UPI/netbanking
  6. Submit application and save application number for future reference

Application Fee

CategoryAmount
General/OBC₹500
SC/ST/PwD₹300

BAOU Admission 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start02 December 2025
Application Deadline31 January 2026

BAOU Admission 2026 - Documents Required

UG Admission

  • 10th & 12th marksheets and certificates (original/scanned copies)
  • Identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, or passport)
  • Passport-sized photograph and signature
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable)
  • Migration certificate and character certificate

PG Admission

  • Graduation degree and all semester marksheets
  • Identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, or passport)
  • Passport-sized photograph and signature
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • Migration certificate and character certificate
  • Entrance exam scorecard (for courses like B.Ed., MBA, PhD)

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