Hyderabad : Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) has received approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to launch five new academic programmes in high-demand professional and academic disciplines. The newly approved programmes are: M. A. Education, M. A. Education (School Administration), Master of Social Work (MSW), M. Sc. (Geography), B. Ed. (Special Education) – (Renewal).
The UGC Expert Committee conducted a virtual inspection in June to assess the university’s academic preparedness, infrastructure, learner support systems, digital resources, and regulatory compliance before approving these programmes. The introduction of the education programmes follows an initiative of the Government of Telangana. Earlier, Dr. Yogita Rana, IAS, Secretary, School Education, identified the need for systematic professional development of teachers through open and distance learning and requested that the university introduce specialised education programmes to strengthen teachers’ capacities across the state.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani
Expressing his gratitude, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani thanked the University Grants Commission for approving the Programs. He said that the three education- related programmes— M. A. Education, M. A. School Administration and the renewed B. Ed. programme for in- service teachers (Renewal of approval)— would provide significant opportunities for teachers working in government and private educational institutions to upgrade their qualifications and enhance their professional competencies in educational leadership, school administration, and educational management.
Prof. Chakrapani further stated that the university proposes to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School Education Department to train teachers across Telangana in phases, thereby contributing to continuous professional development and improved school leadership. He also observed that the Master of Social Work (MSW) and M.Sc. in Geography programmes are among the most sought-after postgraduate programmes and are expected to attract a large number of learners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
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The university will issue the admission notification for these programmes shortly, and admissions will commence in this academic year. For more details visit website www.braou.ac.in or www.braouonline.in or contact the help desk at 040 – 23680 333 / 555.
