Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Hyderabad has released the Entrance Test Notification for admission into the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed. – Open and Distance Learning) Programme for the academic year 2026-27. The programme is recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

Official website

Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official BRAOU portal within the prescribed schedule.

BRAOU B.Ed. (ODL) 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
University	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Hyderabad
Programme	Bachelor of Education (B.Ed. – ODL)
Academic Year	2026–27
Course Duration	2 Academic Years
Medium of Instruction	Telugu
Mode of Entrance Test	Online (Computer Based Test – CBT)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the following eligibility conditions:

S.No.	Eligibility Requirement
1	Must be an Indian Citizen.
2	Should have secured at least 50% marks in B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.C.A., B.Sc. (Home Science), BBM, BBA, B.E., or B.Tech.
3	SC/ST/BC/PWD candidates should have secured a minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying examination.
4	B.E./B.Tech. candidates must have studied Science or Mathematics as one of the subjects.
5	B.C.A. candidates should have studied the concerned subjects at Intermediate level.
6	Candidates who passed the qualifying examination on or before July 2026 are eligible.
7	If the required percentage is not secured in Graduation, Post Graduation marks will be considered, provided the relevant subject was studied at PG level.
8	Eligible categories include: • Trained in-service teachers in elementary education. • Candidates who completed an NCTE-recognized Teacher Education Programme through Regular (Face-to-Face) mode.
9	Reservations for SC/ST/BC/PWD categories will be applicable as per Government rules.
10	EWS reservation is applicable on submission of valid certificates.
11	PH, Sports, NCC and CAP quota candidates must produce valid certificates.
12	Minimum Age: 21 years as on 1 July 2026. There is no upper age limit.

Important Notes

• Candidates who passed professional/job-oriented courses such as MBBS, BDS, BPT, BAMS, BL, LLB, B.Pharm., BHMT, BVSC, B.Sc. (AG), B.A. (Languages), BOL, etc., are not eligible.
• Candidates who completed Diploma in ECE/PSE or other Pre-Primary Teacher Training Courses are not eligible.
• Candidates who completed an NCTE-recognized Teacher Education Programme through Distance Mode are not eligible.

Tuition Fee

Particular	Fee
Programme Fee	₹40,000 (For the complete two-year programme, payable at the time of admission)

Entrance Test Pattern

Part	Subject	Marks
Part-I	General English Comprehension	25
Part-II	Proficiency in Telugu	25
Part-III	General Mental Ability	50
Total		100 Marks

Question Pattern

Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
Medium: Telugu
Registration Fee

Category	Registration Fee
General Candidates	₹1,000
SC / ST / PWD Candidates	₹750
Late Fee	₹500

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration Begins	05 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 July 2026
Last Date with Late Fee (₹500)	26 July 2026
Hall Ticket Download	29 July 2026
Entrance Test	1st Week of August 2026

Hall Ticket

Candidates can download their Hall Tickets from the official BRAOU website from 29 July 2026. Candidates must affix a recent passport-size photograph (same as uploaded in the online application) and get it attested by a Gazetted Officer or the Principal of their college. Entry to the examination hall will not be permitted without the Hall Ticket.

How to Apply

Visit the official BRAOU admission portal.
Register using the required details.
Pay the prescribed registration fee online.
Fill out the online application form.
Upload the required documents.
Submit the application before the last date.
Download the Hall Ticket once it is available.