BRAOU Gets UGC Nod for 5 New Programmes
BRAOU has received UGC approval to launch five new programmes, including teacher education courses, from the 2026–27 academic year.
Dr BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) has received UGC approval to introduce five programmes, including three linked to teacher education, and said admissions will begin in the 2026-27 academic year.
The approved programmes are M.A. Education, MA Education (School Administration), Master of Social Work, MSc Geography and the renewed BEd Special Education programme. A UGC expert committee conducted a virtual inspection in June to assess academic readiness, facilities, learner support, digital resources and regulatory compliance.
BRAOU said the education courses followed a Telangana government initiative after School Education Secretary Yogita Rana sought professional development opportunities for teachers through open and distance learning.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani said the courses would help teachers upgrade their qualifications in school administration, educational leadership and management. He added that BRAOU has proposed an MoU with the School Education Department to train teachers across Telangana in phases.
The university will issue the admission notification shortly.