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Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University (Hyderabad)

India / Andhra Pradesh / Kukatpalle / Hyderabad
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www.braou.ac.in

"We may forgo material benefits of civilization, but we cannot forgo our right and opportunity to reap the benefits of the highest education to the fullest extent." -- Dr.B.R.Ambedkar

Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), formerly known as Andhra Pradesh Open University, is located in Jubilee Hills in the city of Hyderabad (and close to Madhapur in the new city of Cyberabad). With a wide network of 152 study centers spread throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh, the University has for its motto "Education at Your Doorstep". The University, the first of its kind in the Country was brought into being through an act of Andhra Pradesh State Legislature in August,1982.

Dr. BRAOU follows a multi-media teaching-learning approach which broadly comprises self-learning print material, supported by audio, video lessons and regular broadcast of lessons through All India Radio. From November, 1999 the University started Telecast of Video lessons through Doordarshan Regional Channel. On Sundays the University has Interactive Teleconferencing on the Regional Channel of Doordarshan.
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Coordinates:   17°25'55"N   78°23'40"E

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