Dr. B R Ambedkar Open University MBA Distance Education

MBA programme was first started in the year 1993 with a vision to instil the graduates with specialised skills for managing their day to day life and solving the critical business situations efficiently. They also provide second specialization to the willing candidates if they already possess valid MBA degree from this university. Success of BRAOU is visibly amazing as they have been running this programme successfully for 27 years in a row which boasts of following facilities to the candidates enrolled for MBA here:

• Availability of Audio and Video recordings at all study centers
• Video and teleconference telecast through Doordarshan & Saptagiri channels including Radio broadcast through AIR
• Self-Instructional Study Material designed by experts
• Frequent counselling sessions by experts.
• Access to Library in Study Centre

Course Structure and Examination

It is a 2 year programme with maximum extension upto 4 years for completion. English is the medium of both teaching and answering. It is spread out in 4 semesters with a thoroughly revised course including Project work and viva voice in last semester along with choosing of one specialization area from Finance, Marketing and Human Resource Management. There will be 4 examinations each after end of semester and even if the candidate fails or couldn’t appear in an exam, he/ she can still continue this course by paying tuition fees for Year 2.

Semester-I	Semester-II
Year 1
Management Process Managerial Economics Business Environment Accounting for Management Managerial Communication Information Technology for Managers		Organizational Behavior Financial Management Marketing Management Human Resource Management Operations Management Quantitative Techniques

 

Semester-III	Semester-IV
Year 2
Business Ethics & Corporate Governance Strategic Management Management Information System Entrepreneurship Development Operations Research International Business		Innovation & Knowledge Management Project Report Viva-Voice Specialization Course-Finance, Marketing and Human Resource Management (Choose 1)

Subjects under specialization

Marketing

• Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Research
• Advertising & Sales Management
• Retail Management
• International Marketing 

Finance

• Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
• Financial Markets & Services
• Management Control Systems
• International Financial Management 

Human Resource Management

• Performance Management
• Labour Laws
• Management of Industrial Relations
• International Human Resource Management 

MBA programme in the university is open for these categories:

• Fresh Graduates with at least 50% marks and 45% in case of reserved category. Graduates with Medicine, Law, Architecture, Pharma, Engineering and Technology can also enrol.
• In-Service Candidates with minimum 3 years job experience at supervisory/middle/top level with NOC from employer along with written certification from employer stating the duration of service and designation (Annexure 1 in prospectus).
• CA, ICWA and CS 

Note: For admission, students are required to clear TSICET 2026-2027 or BRAOU MBA / MBA (HHCM) Entrance Test‑2026.

Admission Mandate

Admission in BRAOU is entrance‑based. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) and a valid rank in TSICET 2026–27 or BRAOU MBA / MBA (HHCM) Entrance Test‑2026.            

Fee Structure

Fee for MBA General

For 2025–26 session, BRAOU MBA (General) fee is INR 15,300 in 1st year and INR 15,000 in 2nd year (total INR 30,300 for two years, excluding exam & misc charges).

​Fee payment can be done via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net banking / UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, etc.).

Fee For MBA in Hospital & Health Care Management (MBA‑HHCM)

For candidates opting for MBA in Hospital & Health Care Management (MBA‑HHCM), the fee for 2025–26 session is higher because it is a specialised healthcare management programme.

• 1st year fee: INR 70,000
• 2nd year fee: INR 70,000
• Approx total tuition: INR 1,40,000 for 2 years (excluding exam and other charges)

Passing Criteria

Candidates are evaluated through continuous assessment and semester‑end examinations. Students have to submit assignments for each course and appear in term‑end exams conducted at designated study centres. Detailed internal–external weightage and pass marks har paper ke liye latest MBA Programme Guide me given hote hain, jo BRAOU ki official website par available hai.

Admission Process – How to Apply?

1. Candidates who wish to pursue will have to fill Online form available on the official website of University with direct link for online portal- https://www.braouonline.in/
2. The print out of the filled in form along with requisite attested copies of certificates should be submitted in the Study Centre where the candidate wish to take admission.
3. Payment can be made through Net banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI, as per the options available on the university’s online portal. Since TS/AP Online centres or specific bank counters may change from time to time, candidates should carefully check the latest payment instructions while filling the online application form.
4. Attested copies of the following certificates should be enclosed with the online form:
   • TSICET / TG ICET or BRAOU MBA / MBA (HHCM) Entrance Test Rank Card (Original)
   • Birth Certificate
   • Degrees and Mark sheets
   • Social Status Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
   • Other relevant certificates like physically handicapped etc

4. Detailed step by step guidance on how to fill the online form is given on page 12 of prospectus which can be downloaded from university’s official website:

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University also offers a separate MBA in Hospital & Health Care Management (MBA‑HHCM), which is a specialised programme designed for professionals working in hospitals, clinics, healthcare organisations and allied health sectors.

The programme duration is 2 years (4 semesters), and the medium of instruction is English.

To get admission in BRAOU MBA-HHCM program, you need a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) plus a valid rank in TSICET / TG ICET 2025 or BRAOU MBA / MBA (HHCM) Entrance Test‑2025.

MBA in Hospital & Health Care Management (MBA‑HHCM) curriculum covers subjects such as hospital administration, healthcare systems, quality management in hospitals, health economics and medico‑legal issues; the detailed syllabus is provided in the latest MBA‑HHCM Prospectus 2025–26 available on the university’s official website.