Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University has introduced the GCAS portal for those students who wish to get admitted to the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs for the academic year 2024-25. The GCAS portal, which is mandatory registration, is the tool through which all candidates have to gain access to the university's degree programs. When students register on the GCAS Portal, they can then follow the BAOU website admission link to fill out the rest of the admission form.
The final date for UG/PG courses registration via GCAS is extended to 02/06/2024. Nevertheless, the registration process for BAOU students will remain open even after this date. The admission process will only be considered complete after filling out the course fee and other required details on the BAOU portal.
ABC ID Requirement: according to UGC directives, it becomes compulsory for an Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) ID to be a part of the admission procedure. Do you not have an ABC ID? You can generate one by visiting the link provided. For this process, you will need your Aadhaar card linked to your mobile number.. http://ums.baou.edu.in/abc-id/
Students will be assigned the center of their choice, but in case the chosen center is full, the nearest center will be allocated. The reporting center must be contacted for study materials, books and other related work.
Admission Steps for UG/PG Programs:
- Register on the GCAS portal.
- Finish the admissions procedure on the BAOU portal after two hours.
For certificate, diploma, and vocational courses, students must generate a ePIN before applying for admission.
Baou postgraduate and undergraduate Diploma Admission
PG courses in Gujarati, Hindi, English, and Sociology are available at BAOU. The evaluation for these courses is based on two parts: Continuous Evaluation, which counts for 30%, and the End Semester Examination, which counts for 70%. To be eligible for these courses, students must have a Bachelor's degree. Additionally, the university offers a Diploma course called the Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) at the postgraduate level.
Baou undergraduate and postgraduate Vocational Courses Admission
BAOU offers vocational courses to help candidates develop professional skills. These programs are divided into four categories:
- Certificate Programs (6 months)
- Diploma Programs (1 year)
- Bachelor Programs (3 years)
- Post Graduate Programs (1 year)
Baou Application Process
After confirming eligibility as mentioned in the prospectus, the candidate needs to fill out four copies of the Pay-In-Slip for the admission fee. Once the payment is made:
- Keep one copy for personal reference.
- Attach one copy to the admission form.
- Submit one copy to the bank.
- Send the completed version to the Study Center.
Bank charges must be paid as mentioned in the Pay-In-Slip. The learner has to be very responsible to save their Pay-In-Slip copy. It is crucial to correctly fill in the information such as the admission form number, center code, and program name, as well as the fee and candidate's name. The date, bank code, journal number, and bank seal must all be included on the fee receipt. Bank details must be entered only in the designated section of the admission form.
