Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

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About Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University is a government university in Ntr, Andhra Pradesh. Campusbells lists it under Teachers Education, with 2 undergraduate courses, including B.Com and B.Sc. Approvals and accreditation: NIRF, DEB, UGC.

The University, initially known as Andhra Pradesh Open University, was set up on 26th August 1982 through an Act of the A.P. State Legislature (APOU Act 1982). Subsequently, the University was renamed as Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Open University by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The establishment of this University, the first of its kind in India, heralded an era of affirmative action on the part of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Established on August 26, 1982, through an Act of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature, it was inaugurated by President Gyani Zail Singh. The visionary behind its creation was Professor G. Ram Reddy, who served as the first Vice-Chancellor

On October 26, 1991, the university was renamed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University in 1991 through the Andhra Pradesh Open University (Amendment) Act, 1991, named after the architect of the Indian Constitution Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on the occasion of the centenary of his birth. This change renewed the university's core focus on social equality and inclusive higher education.

As described on the institution’s website

At a glance

Key facts

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

NIRF, DEB, UGC

Stream

Teachers Education

Location

NTR, Andhra Pradesh

Academics

Courses offered at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

2 programmes listed

Campus life

Facilities at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

• Labs
• Laboratories
• Library
• Bank