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STUDENT INFORMATION BOOKLET

FOR ADMISSIONS INTO
1. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed.)
and
2. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION(SPECIAL EDUCATION)[B.Ed.(SE)]
IN

i) VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
ii) MENTAL RETARDATION
iii) HEARING IMPAIRMENT

2015

Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR OPEN UNIVERSITY

Prof. G. Ram Reddy Marg, Road No. 46, Jubilee Hills,

HYDERABAD - 500 033

040-23680241/246/291/491
Fax: 040-23544830

www.braou.ac.in
www.braouonline.in

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IMPORTANT DETAILS
Details
Eligibility

Medium
Programme Fee
Duration
Syllabus for
entrance test

Registration to
appear the
entrance test

Date, Ti me and
Venue of the
Entrance Test

B.Ed.
1. The candidate should be an Indian citizen.
2. Candidates should have passed with at least 50% of
marks either B.A./B.Sc./ B.Co m./ B.C.A./ B.Sc.(Ho me
Science)/ BBM and/or the Masters Degree in
Co mmerce/Social Sciences/ Human ities/Sciences at
the time of submitting the application for B.Ed.
Entrance Test. Candidates should have secured a
minimu m of 55% marks in B.E/ B.Tech. with Science/
Mathematics as one of the subjects or any other
qualification equivalent thereto, are elig ible for
admission into the programme. However the
candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC/PH should have
secured a minimu m of 40% marks in the qualifying
examination.
3. Candidates appearing for final year examination in the
Qualifying Examination (Bachelor or a Higher
Degree) can also apply. But they will be required to
submit the marks memo and pass certificate at the time
of Admission Counselling.
The candi date must also fulfil the above conditions
together wi th 4 OR 5 of the following
4. Trained in-service teachers in elementary education
5. Candidates who have completed NCTE recognised
teacher education programme through face-to-face
mode
6. The reservation for SC/ST/ BC/PH categories shall be
as per the rules in force.
7. Candidate should have comp leted 21 years as on 1st
July 2015. No upper age limit.
Note: As per the GOMS No: 92, the candidates who
passed
M.B.B.S/B.D.S/ BPT/ B.A.M.S./ B.L/ L.L.B/
B.A.(Languages)/BOL etc. and other such professional
courses are not eligible for ad mission into B.Ed. course.

Telugu
Rs.20, 000/ - for the entire programme of t wo years
2 years
The Entrance test will have 3 parts for 100 with 100
objective type (Multip le Choice) questions marks. PartA: General English Co mprehension (25 Marks); PartB:Proficiency in Telugu ( 25 Marks); Part-C:General
Mental Ability ( 50 Marks)
Candidates have to register at www.braouonline.in and
pay the fee of Rs.400/- (Rupees Four Hundred only) by
Debit/Credit card through university portal OR pay an
amount of Rs. 435/- (Rupees Four Hundred and Thirty
Five only) at any TS /AP Online Franchise Centre and
obtain the receipt on or before 30-01-2016.
14-02-2016
Fro m 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM at Regional Co -ordination
Centres of the University

B.Ed. (Speci al Education)

1. The Candidate should be an Indian Cit izen.
2. Candidates with at least 50% per cent marks either in
the Bachelors Degree and/or in the Masters Degree in
Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanit ies/Co mmerce are
elig ible. However the candidates belonging to
SC/ST/BC/PH should have secured a minimu m of 40%
marks in the qualify ing examination.
3. Candidates appearing for Qualifying Examination
(Bachelo r or a Higher Degree) can also apply. But they
will be required to submit the p roof of having passed the
Qualifying Examination at the time ad mission.
4. The reservation fo r SC/ST/ BC/ PH categories shall be as
per the rules in fo rce.
5. Candidate should have completed 21 years as on 01-072015. No upper age limit.
However, weightage will be gi ven to the candi dates
fulfilling any one of the following condi tions
Parent of a child with disability, Person with disability
possessing Disability Certificate issued by the
Co mpetent Authority, Person Possessing of any RCI
approved Diplo ma/Degree
NOTE :(1) As per the GOMS.No :92, the candidate who
passed MBBS/ BDS/BPT/B.Sc.(ASLP)/ BAMS/
B.L./ LL.B/ B.O.L./ B.A(Languages) and other such
professional coursers are not eligible for ad mission
into B.Ed.(SE) Programme .
(2) Choose the area of specializat ion in your
B.Ed.(SE) Programme:
Visual Impairment(VI)
Mental Retardation (M R)
Hearing Impairment(HI)
(3) Candidate can change their Area of Specialization i.e.
VI/HI/MR at the time of Admission as per their interest
and availability of seats.
English & Telugu
Rs.30.000/- for the entire programme of two and half years
(i.e-5 semesters)

2 years
The Entrance Test is 2 parts for 100 with 100 objective type
(M ultiple Choice) questions. M arks: Part-I
General English
Comprehension (40 M arks); Part-II
General M ental Ability:
Logical & Analytical Reasoning : Verbal & Abstract Reasoning
(60 M arks)

Candidates have to register at www.b raouonline.in and pay

the fee of Rs.400/- (Rupees Four Hundred only) by
Debit/Credit card through university portal OR pay an
amount of Rs. 435/- (Rupees Four Hundred and Thirty Five
only) at any TS /AP Online Franchise Centre and obtain the
receipt on or before 30-01-2016.
14-02-2016
Fro m 2.00PM to 4.00PM at Regional Co-ord ination Centres
of the University

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INTRODUCTION
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The University, initially known as Andhra Pradesh Open University (APOU), was set up on 26
August, 1982 through an Act of the A.P. State Legislature (APOU Act 1982). Subsequently, the University
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was renamed as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) on 26 October 1991 by the Government of
Andhra Pradesh. The establishment of this University, the first of its kind in India, heralded an era of
affirmative action on the part of the Government of Andhra Pradesh to provide opportunities of higher
education to all sections of society to meet the changing individual and social needs. The University offer
Under Graduate / Post Gradate / Research / P.G. Diplomas / Certificate Programmes in various disciplines. All
the programmes offered by the University are recognised by Distance Education Council (DEC), IGNOU,
New Delhi.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Faculty of Education was set up in November 2004 with the Department of Education. The
Department is offering B.Ed. programme, approved by NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education), from
2008 in Telugu medium and M.Ed. Programme, approved by NCTE (National Council for Teacher
Education), from 2009 in English medium, and B.Ed. Special Education (SE) Programme in Telugu and
English media, approved by RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India), from the Academic Year 2009. The
Certificate programme in Literacy and Community Development (CLCD) and Certificate in Early Childhood
Care and Education (CECCE) are started in 2011. Subsequently the University has added the Department of
the Distance Education to the Faculty.
1.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed.) PROGRAMME

The B.Ed. Programme offered by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) is an innovative
programme utilizing self-instructional material and information technology along with interactive personal
contact programmes. It aims at developing understanding and competencies required by practicing teachers
for effective teaching-learning process at the secondary stage. The Programme is essentially a judicious mix
of theoretical and practical courses to develop the practicing teachers knowledge, skills, understanding and
attitudes. Illustrations and cases of relevant situations and need-based activities comprise the core of each
course of the programme.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:
The programme aims to enable practising teachers to achieve the following objectives:
a) To strengthen the professional competencies of in-service teachers.
b) To develop an understanding of the various methods and approaches of organising learning experiences
for secondary school students.
c) To understand the nature of the learning process and develop skills required in selecting and organising
learning experiences.
d) To develop skills involved in dealing with the academic and personal problems of learners.
e) To develop skills in selection, development and usage of evaluation tools and to develop an
understanding of the various techniques of evaluation in the classroom.
f) To develop an understanding of various aspects of school management in organising various
instructional and co-curricular activities.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
Minimum period to complete the programme from the date of registration: 2 years
Maximum period to complete the programme from the date of registration: 5 years
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction is Telugu. A student should write the answers in Year-end- Examination,
Assignments and Records, Teaching Practice and Practical Lesson Records only in Telugu.
PROGRAMME FEE
The Programme fee is Rs.20,000/- for the entire programme of two years. The total fee has to be paid at the
time of admission in single payment.

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ELIGIBILITY TO APPEAR FOR THE B.Ed. ENTRANCE TEST
Candidate satisfying the following requirements shall be eligible to appear for the entrance test.
1. The candidate should be an Indian citizen.
2. Candidates should have passed/appearing for final year examinations of B.A./B.Sc./B.Sc.(Home
Science)/B.Com./B.E/B.Tech/B.C.A./B.B.M. at the time of submitting the Application for B.Ed.
Entrance Test. Candidates should be required to produce marks memo and pass certificate at the time of
admission Counselling, otherwise his/her candidature cant consider for admission.
The candidate must also fulfil the above conditions along with any one of the 3 or 4 of the following.
3. Trained in-service teachers in elementary education
4. Candidates who have completed a NCTE recognised teacher education programme through face-to-face
mode.
5. The reservation for SC/ST/BC/PH categories as per the rules in force.
6. Candidate should have completed 21 years as on 01st July, 2015. No upper age limit.
Note: As per the GOMS No: 92, the candidates who passed M.B.B.S/B.D.S/B.A.M.S./B.L/L.L.B/B.A.
(Languages)/B.O.L etc. and other such professional courses are not eligible for admission into B.Ed. course.
ADMISSION
Admissions are made strictly on the basis of merit in the Entrance Test. Only those candidates who
satisfy the eligibility criteria fixed by the University will be admitted. Centralised admissions will be done on
the basis of the score obtained in the Entrance Test conducted by BRAOU. The candidate will be required to
submit only the filled-in application form without any enclosures. The enclosures (documents) mentioned in
the instructions for filling-in the application form to be submitted later after receiving the letter of offer for
admission counselling to B.Ed. from the University after the entrance test.
ENTRANCE TEST
The Question paper of the Entrance will have 3 parts for 100 marks. The details are given below.
Part-A
General English Comprehension
- 25 Marks
Part-B
Proficiency in Telugu
- 25 Marks
Part-C
General Mental Ability
- 50 Marks
SCHEME OF THE ENTRANCE TEST
The entrance test will be held on 14-02-2016 from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
Candidates are expected in the examination hall by 10.00 AM.
The entrance test will be for 100 Marks with 100 objective type (Multiple Choice) questions and is of
2 hours duration.
The syllabus and the model questions are furnished separately in this booklet.
MEDIUM OF ENTRANCE TEST

The question paper, except General English section, will be in Telugu.

Note: The Qualifying mark in the B.Ed. Entrance Test for all candidates, except SC/ST, is 35. For the
candidates belonging to SC/ST communities ranking will be extended below the qualifying mark.
RANKING
Candidates will be ranked in the order of the merit in the B.Ed. entrance test. In case of candidates
getting equal mark, Part-C marks will be taken into account to decide relative ranking. In case of tie the marks
obtained in Part-B and then Part-A will be taken into account to decide relative ranking. In the case of
candidates getting equal marks in each of the parts of the test paper, age shall be taken into consideration for
relative ranking among the bracketed candidates, and the older candidates shall be given priority. The rank
obtained in B.Ed. Entrance Test is valid for entry into B.Ed. Programme for that academic year 20152016 only.
Note: Request for Re-Totalling and Re-valuation or personal identification of scripts will not be entertained.
EXAMINATION CENTRES
The Entrance Test will be held at the Regional Coordination Centres of BRAOU.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE CHOICE OF SUBJECT METHODOLOGY IN B.Ed.
(G.O.Ms.No. 92, Education (SE-Trg-I) Department, dated 16-11-2006 and the amendments thereafter).
i. Mathematics: Candidate with B.A./ B.Sc. / B.E/ B.Tech. with mathematics as subjects or B.C.A candidates
with Mathematics at intermediate level as a group subject.
ii. Physical Sciences: Candidates with B.Sc /B.E/B.Tech who have studied Physics and Chemistry or Allied
Material Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) at intermediate level as group subject.
iii. Biological Sciences: Candidates with B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Home Science) who have studied Botany and Zoology
or Allied Life Sciences under Part - II group subjects or B.C.A. candidates with Biological Sciences at
intermediate level as group subject.
iv. Social Studies: All candidates with B.A./B.Com./B.B.M. or B.C.A. candidates with Social Sciences at
intermediate level as group subject
Note: The percentage of number of candidates to be admitted in each methodology (subject) in the University
shall be as follows:
(a) Mathematics: 30% (b) Physical Sciences: 15% (c) Biological Sciences: 25% (d) Social Studies: 30%
ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSIONS
1. NCTE recognised teacher education programme
6. Medical Board Certificate (for PH candidates)
2. Degree Provisional Certificate and Year wise
7. Transfer Certificate
Marks Memos
8. Migration Certificate.
3. Date of Birth Certificate / SSC Certificate
9. Intermediate / 10+2 certificate.
4. Service certificate as on date of the admission
10. Study Certificates (IX to Degree) or Residence
counselling.
Certificate
5. Integrated Caste Certificate, if applicable
SERVICE CERTIFICATE (To be submitted at the time of Admission Counselling)
The service certificate has to be signed by the employer concerned in case of applicants belonging to
Teachers, Vidya volunteers working in State Govt./Local Bodies/Aided/Private recognized Schools the service
certificate has to be signed by the Head of the Institution and counter signed by the MEO. In Case of others
the concerned Employer should counter signed.
SERVICE CERTIFICATE (Model format)
(To be signed by the Principal / Headmaster / Headmistress)
This is to certify that Mr / Ms. . .
S/o/D/o..Designation:......................................Date of First
appointment................................... He / She is presently working in (name of the Institution)
... in the pay scale of Rs. from
.. to till date. The Total Service of the candidate as on the date is .Years ..
Months ........ Days.................
We have no objection to Mr. / Ms. . taking admission in to the
B.Ed. programme offered by BRAOU
Place:
Date:

Signature
Designation & Office Seal:
Counter Signed By
Sd./Mandal Educational Officer with office seal

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REGISTRATION FOR ENTRANCE TEST
The candidate has to register his/her candidature for appearing B.Ed. Entrance Test in
University website www.braouonline.in and pay the fee of Rs.400/- (Rupees Four Hundred only) by
Debit/Credi t card through uni versity portal OR pay an amount of Rs. 435/ - (Rupees Four Hundred and Thirty
Fi ve only) at any TS / AP Online Franchise Centre and obtain the recei pt on or before 30-01-2016.

Go through the following instructions given below and register accordingly.

1. Visit University website www.braouonline.in
2. Fill the application form ON-LINE with the help of all your certificates/documents and latest Pass Port
Size (5 x 3.7 size with JPEG format).[see the model application form at the end pages for the information
you need to provide to fill the application ON-LINE & keep it ready with you ]
3. If any wrong information is provided in the application form, it is the responsibility of the applicant only
and the University is not liable.
4. After submitting the form, get a printed copy of your application number and pay the fee of Rs.400/ (Rupees Four Hundred only) by Debit/ Credit card through university portal OR pay an amount of Rs. 435/ - (Rupees
Four Hundred and Thirty Five only) at any TS /AP Online Franchise Centre and obtain the receipt for the same

5. Please keep the application number and receipt carefully with you for further reference.
Note: No Physical submission of application either at RCC or Head Quarters of University or at any other
places is required.
PROGRAMME CENTRES
The Programme Centre is the contact point at the local level. Select the programme centre that is
convenient to you and write clearly the name of the study centre where you wish to register for counselling
and other facilities. The programme centres provides audio-visual equipment, library and other facilities on all
working days.
Centre
Location of the Programme Centre
Centre
Location of the Programme Centre
Code No.
Code No
901
Andhra Mahila Sabha College of Teaching
906 Gurujada College of Education, Munasabpet,
Education, Osmania University campus,
Srikakulum. Ph: 9441284959
Hyderabad .Ph.No:9490397141
902
Govt. College of Teacher Education,
907 Browns College of Education, Khammam.
Subedari, Hanamkonda, Warangal506001
Ph.: 9246931431
903
St. Marys Centenary College of Teacher
908
D.V.M. College of Education, Nalgonda
Education, Gnanapuram, Vishakhapatnam
.Ph.: 9440123669
904
Institute of Advanced Study in Education,
909 Annamacharya College of Education, Rajampet,
B-Camp, Kurnool518002. Ph.:
Kadapa District
9346254598
905
A.L. College of Education, Bradipet,
910 M.R. College of Education , Viziyanagaram
Guntur. Ph: 9490776210
NOTE I: The Maximum number of seats in each B.Ed. Program centre is 50.
II: The University doesnt shift students from one centre to another at any cost.
MODEL PAPER FOR THE B.Ed. ENTRANCE TEST
Part-A
General English Comprehension
25 Marks
Reading Comprehension.
Correction of Sentences, Articles, Prepositions, Tenses, Spelling.
Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms.
Transformation of Sentences-Simple,Compound and Complex; Voices; Direct Speech and Indirect Speech.
Part-B
Proficiency in Telugu
25 Mark
Part-C
General Mental Ability
50 Marks

Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Verbal & Abstract Reasoning

Note: For Complete Model/Previous Question Paper, please see the University website www.braou.ac.in

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2.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION) [B.Ed.(SE)] PROGRAMME

B.Ed. (SE) programme is being offered through distance mode by Dr. BRAOU, Hyderabad. It aims to
develop professionals for special education within a broad perception of education in the twenty first century.
The programme is intended to train the professionals to enable them to imbibe knowledge, understanding,
attitude and skill to impart education effectively to the disabled.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The B.Ed. (SE) programme of Dr. BRAOU aims to enable the Trainee Teacher to achieve the following
objectives.
1.
To develop a broad perspective of the role of specially trained professionals as an agent of change in the
prevailing and emerging Indian Society in the ensuring age of IT revolution and globalisation.
2.
To develop the confidence among the learners about their potentialities, abilities and usefulness to save
the society with a sense of freedom, self respect and dignity.
3.
To develop professional competencies among the learners to educate the different disabled group.
4.
To understand various methods and approaches of organising learning experiences of disabled group of
learners in disability area for inclusive/integrated/special education set up.
5.
To understand and develop the ability to manage special schools.
6.
To develop competencies to organise various co-curricular and extracurricular activities, specially for
differently abled children.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
Minimum period to complete the programme from the date of registration: 2 years
Maximum period to complete the programme from the date of registration: 5 years
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction is English and Telugu. A student should write the answers in Year-endExamination, Assignments and Records, Teaching Practice and Practical Lesson Records in the same
medium which he selects at the time of admission.
PROGRAMME FEE
The Programme fee is Rs.30, 000/- for the entire programme of two and half years (2 ). The total
fee has to be paid at the time of admission in single payment.
ELIGIBILITY TO APPEAR FOR THE B.Ed. (SE) ENTRANCE TEST

The Candidate should be an Indian Cit izen.

Candidates with at least 50% percent marks either in the Bachelors Degree and/or in the Masters degree in Sciences/
Social Sciences/ Humanit ies.
The reservation and relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PW D and other categories shall be as per the rules of the Central
Govern ment/ State Govern ment, wh ichever is applicable.
Ho wever, weight age to be given to the candidates fulfilling any one of the following conditions:1. Parent of a child with d isability
2. Person with disability possessing Disability Cert ificate Issued by the Competent Authority

3. Possession of any RCI approved diplo ma/degree

Those appearing in Qualify ing Examination (Bachelor or a Higher Degree) can also apply. But they will be required to
submit the proof of having passed the qualify ing Examination at the time ad mission. Otherwise they are not allowed
fo r ad mission.
Candidate should have completed 21 years as on 01-07-2015. No upper age limit.
NOTE: (1) As per the GOMS.No:92, the candidate who passed MBBS/BDS/ BPT/ BAMS/ B.L./ LL.B/B.Sc.(ASLP)
/B.O.L/ B.A(Languages) and other such professional coursers are not eligible for ad mission in to B.Ed.(SE) course.
(2) Care of choosing the area of specializat ion in your B.Ed.(SE) Programme:
Visual Impairment(VI)
Mental Retardation (M R)
Hearing Impairment(HI)
(3) Candidate can shift their Area of Specialization i.e. VI/HI/MR at the time of Admission as per their interest and
availability of the seats in left over vacancies.

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ADMISSION
Centralised Admission will be done on the basis of the score obtained in the entrance test conducted
by Dr. BRAOU. The candidate will be required to submit only the filled-in-application form without
enclosures. There will be total 500 seats in B.Ed. (Special Education) Programme. The number of candidates
to be admitted in each area of Specialization in the University shall be as follows:
(a) Visual Impairment: 50, (b) Hearing Impairment: 200, (c) Mentally Retardation: 250
SCHEME OF THE ENTRANCE TEST
The entrance test will be held on 14-02-2016 from 2.00 PM to 04.00 PM
Candidates are expected in the examination hall by 1.30 PM.
The Entrance Test is 2 parts for 100 with 100 objective type (M ultiple Choice) questions.
The syllabus and the model questions are furnished separately in this booklet.
MEDIUM OF ENTRANCE TEST
English & Telugu
SYLLABUS FOR THE ENTRANCE TEST
Syllabus for the subjects under Part - I, and Part - II of the B.Ed. (SE) Entrance Test is as follows.
Part - I: General English Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

Correction of Sentences, Articles, Prepositions, Tenses, Spelling

Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms

Transformation of Sentences - Simple, Compound and Complex

Voices - Direct Speech and Indirect Speech.

Part - II: General Mental Ability
Logical & Analytical Reasoning
Verbal & Abstract Reasoning
RANKI NG
Candidates will be ranked in the order of the merit in the B.Ed. (SE) entrance test. In case of candidates
getting equal mark, Part-C marks will be taken into account to decide relative ranking. In case of tie the marks
obtained in Part-B and then Part-A will be taken into account to decide relative ranking. In the case of candidates
getting equal marks in each of the parts of the test paper, age shall be taken into consideration for relative ranking
among the bracketed candidates, and the older candidates shall be given priority. The rank obtained in B.Ed.
Entrance Test is valid for entry into B.Ed. (SE) Programme for that academic year 2015-2016 only.
Note: 1. Request for Re-Totalling and Re-valuation or personal identification of scripts will not be entertained.
2.
The Qualifying mark in the B.Ed. Entrance Test for all candidates, except SC / ST, is 35. For the
candidates belonging to SC / ST communities ranking will be extended below the qualifying mark.
EXAMINATION CENTRES
The Entrance Test will be held at the Regional Coordination Centres of BRAOU.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE CHOICE OF METHODOLOGI ES IN B.Ed. (SE)
i. Mathematics: B.A. / B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the group subjects and B.C.A. candidates with
Mathematics at Intermediate level in optional Mathematics stream are also eligible.
ii. Physical Sciences: Candidates with B.Sc. who have studied Physics and Chemistry OR Allied Material Sciences
under Part-II group subjects. B.C.A. candidates with Physical Sciences (Physics & Chemistry) at Intermediate level
as group subjects are also eligible.
iii. Biological Sciences: Candidates with B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Home Science) who have studied Botany and Zoology OR
Allied Life Sciences under Part-II group subjects and B.C.A. candidates with Biological Sciences at Intermediate
level with optional Biological Sciences are also eligible.
iv. Social Studies: All candidates with B.A. / B.Com./B.O.L. students with Social Studies background at
Intermediate level as group subjects are eligible.

ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSIONS

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Degree Provisional Certificate and Year wise Marks Memos

Date of Birth Cert ificate / SSC Cert ificate
Integrated Caste Certificate, if applicable
Medical Board Cert ificate (for PH candidates)
Transfer Certificate
M igration Certificate.

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7. Intermed iate / 10+2 certificate.
8. Study Certificates (IX to Degree) or Residence Certificate

REGISTRATION FOR ENTRANCE TEST

The candidate has to register his/her candidature for appearing B.Ed. Entrance Test in
University website www.braouonline.in and pay the fee of Rs.400/- (Rupees Four Hundred only) by
Debit/Credi t card through uni versity portal OR pay an amount of Rs. 435/ - (Rupees Four Hundred and Thirty
Fi ve only) at any TS / AP Online Franchise Centre and obtain the recei pt on or before 30-01-2016.

Go through the following instructions given below and register accordingly.

1. Visit University website www.braouonline.in
2. Fill the application form ON-LINE with the help of all your certificates/documents and latest Pass Port
Size (5 x 3.7 size with JPEG format).[See the model application form at the end pages for the
information you need to provide to fill the application ON-LINE & keep it ready with you ]
3. If any wrong information is provided in the application form, it is the responsibility of the applicant only
and the University is not liable.
4. After submitting the form, get a printed copy of your application number and pay the fee of Rs.400/ (Rupees Four Hundred only) by Debit/ Credit card through university portal OR pay an amount of Rs. 435/ - (Rupees
Four Hundred and Thirty Five only) at any TS /AP Online Franchise Centre and obtain the receipt for the same
5. Please keep the application number and receipt carefully with you for further reference.

THE B.Ed. (SE) PROGRAMME OFFERED FROM THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMME CENTRES
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Name and Address of Programme Centre
B.Ed. (SE) (Area of Specialization in Visual Impairment) Programme Centres
936
Devanar Foundation for Blind School,
H.No. 1-10-125, Mayuri Marg, Begumpet, Hyderabad 500 016. Ph: 9573604950
B.Ed. (SE) (Area of Specialization in Mental Retardation) Programme Centres
937
Rastriya Seva Samithi (RASS),
Seva Nilayam, Annamaiah Marg, Tirupathi - 517 501, Ph: 0877-2242404.
938
Thakur Hari Prasad Institute of Research & Rehabilitation for the Mentally
Handicapped, Vivekananda Nagar, Dilshkh Nagar, Hyderabad. Ph: 9866736063
939
Sweekar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped,
Upkar Circle, Picket, Secendrabad 500 003. Ph: 040-27843338, 27841696
941
Hellen Kellars Institute of Research & Rehabilitation for the Disabled Children,
Bank Colony, Ramakrishnapuram, Secbad 500 056. Ph: 040-55456825
945
Child Guidance Centre, H.No. 7-6/2, Santhos Sadan, Near Uppal Bus Depot,
Firjadiguda, Hyderabad. Ph: 9885035467, (O) 040-27202337.
B.Ed. (SE) (Area of Specialization in Hearing Impairment) Programme Centres
942
Sweekar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped,
Upkar Circle, Picket, Secendrabad - 500 003. Ph: (O) 040-27843338, 27841696.
943
Helen Kellerss Training College for Teachers of the Deaf,
H.No: 10/72, Near Sivalingam Beedi Factory, Bellary Road, Kadapa516 001.
Ph: (O) 08562-241593, (R) 08562-241593, (M) 9849311680.
944
Navajeevan Special School for the Deaf and College of Education,
Door No: 4-174S, Ayyalurimetta, Sugar Factory, Nandyal, Kurnool - 500 026.
Ph: (O) 08514-245568, (R) 08514-245568, FAX: 08514-245568.
940
Madona High School for the Deaf,
Camel Nagar, Gunadala, Vijayawada - 520 004. Ph: (O) 0866-2450416.

Note: 1. There are 500 Seats in total (both English & Telugu media). In each Programme Centre, Maximum
50 seats per each specialised subject area will be filled, as per the choice of the candidate, medium
and the availability of vacancies. The programme centre will be allotted based on the area of

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specialization.
The University doesnt shift students from one centre to another at any cost. Change of programme
centre shall not be entertained under any circumstances due to administrative reasons.
Students shall attend workshops only at the programme centre allotted to them and not at any other centre.

MODEL PAPER FOR B.Ed. (SE) ENTRANCE TEST

Part -A: General English Comprehension (Marks 40)
Part - B: General Mental Ability ( Marks 60)
Note: For Complete Model/Previous Question Paper, please see the University website www.braou.ac.in
INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEM
The University fo llo ws the instruction in regular workshops as well as the mu ltimed ia approach of instruction.
The Uni versity follows the multi medi a approach of instruction, which comprises:
1)
Self-instructional printed course material
6)
Tele-Lessons through Doordarshan (DD-8)
2)
Assignments for assessment and feedback
Sapthagiri Channel.
3)
Audio-video programmes
7)
Tele-conference with two-way audio and one
4)
CDs
way video through Doordarshan (DD-8)
5)
Radio Lessons Broadcast
8)
Workshops
Self-instructional Printed Materi al: The printed self-instructional study material for both theory and practical
components of the programme is supplied to the learners in the form of books for every course.
Audi o-visual Material: The learning package contains audio and video cassettes, for better clarification and
enhancement of understanding of the course material given to the learner. A video programme is normally of 25 -30
minutes duration. The audio and video cassettes are listened to and screened at th e programme centers respectively,
during specific sessions, which are duly notified for the benefit of the learners.
In addition to learning support at the Programme Centre, the video programmes are telecast on National Network of
Doordarshan. Selected stations of All India also broadcast the audio programmes. Learners can confirm the dates for the
programmes fro m their Programme Centers. The informat ion is also provided through the OPVA RSITY News,
Newsletters sent to the learners periodically.
Teleconferencing: Live sessions are conducted via satellite through interactive Doordarshan Channel. The schedule
of these teleconferences is made available at the programme centers.
Workshops: 24 days in a year are allotted for wo rkshops. The workshops have been s cheduled in three phases during
the Vijayadasami, Sankranthi and summer vacations. Attendance during the workshops is compulsory.
EXAMINATION CENTRES FOR THE B.Ed./B.Ed. (S pecial Education) ENTRANCE TES T-2015
(REGIONAL COORDINATION CENTRES - RCCs OF THE UNIV ERS ITY)
Candidate should collect their Hall ticket one day before the entrance test from the respective Regional Co ordination Centres (RCC). The University is empowered to change any examination centre for any reason. Mere
permission to appear for the Entrance Test cannot be considered as the eligibility for ad mission into B.Ed./B.Ed. (SE)
Programme.
Code
Name of the College
Pl ace
01
Govt. Degree College fo r Men
Adilabad
02

Govt. Degree College fo r Men

Ananthapur

03

Govt. Degree College fo r Men

Kadapa, YSR Dist.

04

SIR CRR College

Eluru, W.G. Dist.

05

J.K.C. College

Guntur

06

SRR Govt. College

Karimnagar

07

SR & BGNR Govt. College

Khammam

08

Silver Jubilee Govt. Degree Co llege

Kurnool

09

MVS Govt. Arts & Science Co llege

Mahaboobnagar

10

Nagarjuna Govt. Co llege

Nalgonda

11

Sri Sarvodaya College

Nellore, PSR Nellore Dist.

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Girraj Govt. Co llege

Nizambad

13

CSR Sarma College

Ongole, Prakasam Dist.

14

Govt. Degree College

Rajahmundry, E.G. Dist.

15

Govt. Degree College

Siddipet, Medak Dist.

16

Govt. Degree College fo r Men

Srikakulam

17

S.V. Arts Co llege

Thirupathi, Chittoor Dist.

42

SRR & CVR Govt. Degree College

Vijayawada, Krishna Dist.

19

Dr. V.S. Krishna Govt. Degree Co llege

Vishakapatnam

20

M.R. College

Vizianagaram

21

University Arts & Science Co llege

Subedari, Warangal

28
29

Govt. Degree College fo r Wo men

New Govt. Degree College

Begu mpet, Hyderabad

Khairatabad, Hyderabad

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INST RUCTONS TO FILL ONLIN E APPLICATION FORM
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NAME OF T HE CANDIDATE: if your name is MOTHIKARI BHASHIT HA

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Name of the Programme you want to apply: if you want to apply B.Ed. programme put () mark in the relevant box.
First Me thodology code: If you want mention the physical sciences as first methodology, put () mark in the relevant box.
Area of Spe cialization: If you want mention the Mental Retardation as your area of specialization in B.Ed. (SE), put () mark in the relevant box.
Date of Birth:
Date, month and year must be filled properly in the boxes.
Example: If Date of birth is 20-11-1990 writes as follows
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RELIGION:
Hindu/Muslim/Christian/Others
5.
SOCIAL STAT US:
Social status are given for different groups: SC/ST /BC A/BC-B/BC-C/BC-D/BC-E and OC
If the candidate is BC-D writes as
BC-D
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE: If your experience is for 13 years 9 months write as Y

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Local Area: If the candidate locally belongs to Nellore district, graduated from Dr. BRAOU also write in the box
Andhra /Nagarjuna AU/ANU; Osmania/Kakatiya OU/KU; Sri Venkateswara/Sri Krishnadevaraya SVU/SKU; and Others O;
8.

PH: The 40% of disability is minimum to claim the reservation

If the candidate is visually challenged and having 50% of disability write as

YES

9.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMINATION CODE:

The code is to be given for qualifying examinations i.e.B.A/B.Sc./B.Com./BBM/B.Ed/B.El.Ed
If candidate posses B.El. Ed. Degree, write in the box
B.El.Ed.
10.
EXAMINATION CENT RE CODE:
The following codes are given for different centers in different Districts/Cities.
01 Adilabad
02 Ananthapur
03 Kadapa
04 Eluru
05 Guntur
06 Karimnagar
07 Khammam
08 Kurnool
09 Mahaboobnagar
10 Nalgonda
11 Nellore
12 Nizambad
13 Ongole
14 Rajahmandry
15 Siddipet
16 Srikakulam
17 Thirupathi
42 Vijayawada
19 Visakhapatnam
20 Vizianagaram
21 Warangal
28 Begumpet.
29-Khairatabad
If the candidate chooses Khairatabad as centre writes in the box

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KHAIRAT ABAD

Photo and Signature: Please upload of your latest photo (not more than 2kb) with signature.

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SVU/SKU