Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

M.Ed (2010-11), B.Ed (2010-11), and B.Ed (Special Education) (2009-10) Admissions

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, a state Open University of Andhra Pradesh, recognised by Distance Education Council has invited applications for admission into M.Ed (2010-11), B.Ed (2010-11), and B.Ed (Special Education) (2009-10) batches through Entrance Test. Duration of the all the courses will be 2 years and are recognised by NCTE.
Eligibility for M.Ed
1. Candidate should be an Indian citizen residing in AP. 2. Candidates who have obtained at least 55% of marks in aggregate in B.Ed / B.El.Ed. However 5% of marks will be relaxed in the case of SC/ ST candidates. 3. The candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as on 1-06-2010 either as teachers at any level in a recognized institution or as Administrators / Researchers associated with the Department of Education on regular basis.4. Candidates should have completed 23 years as on 01-06-2010. No upper age limit.
Eligibility for B.Ed
1. Candidate should have 55% of aggregate in B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Home Science) / B.Com. / B.C.A. / B.B.M. / B.B.A from any university recognized by UGC. 2. Candidate Should have a minimum two years teaching experience as on 01.06.2010 as a full time, regular teacher at any level in Govt./Local Bodies/Aided Institutions recognized by the State Govt. 3. Vidya Volunteers who have completed 2 academic years of experience and continue the present status up to the admission time are also eligible (Their service certificate must be counter signed by MEO and DEO) 4. Candidates who have experience in clause 2&3 mentioned above & appear for the final year also eligible to appear for the Entrance Test. Such candidates must submit their original degree certificate at the time of admission. Otherwise they are not entitled for admission. 5. Candidates should have completed 21 years as on 01-06-2010. Eligibility for B.Ed(Special Education)
1. Candidte should be an Indian Citizen residing in A.P. 2. Candidates should have passed a Bachelor Degree, B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Home Science) / B.Com. / B.C.A. / B.B.M. / BOL or should have appeared for the final year examination in any of these programmes at the time of applying for the B.Ed.(SE) Entrance Test. 3. The candidate who fulfils any of the following conditions may be preferred. a) Served a standard organization for least 2 years in any disability area. b) Be a parent of a disabled child/ children. c) Be a disabled person d) Possess a Diploma in special education of RCI. (or) Certificate of compliance Bridge course of RCI. 4. Age limit: 21 years by 1-7- 2009. No upper age limit.
Applications can be obtained by submitting a DD from any nationalized bank in favour of "The Registrar, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University" payable at Hyderabad either from the University headquarters or any Regional Coordination Centre of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University. Cost of Application cum propsectus for M.Ed will be Rs. 400/- and for B.Ed and B.Ed(SE) will be Rs.300/-.
Application forms shall be submitted at the RCC's either in person or by post on or before 04.06.2010.
Date of Entrance test for M.Ed and B.Ed is 27.06.2010 (11.00 am to 1 pm) and that of B.Ed (SE) is 27.06.2010 (2.30 pm to 4.30 pm).
For more details visit the official website: www.braou.ac.in