<P> The university was established in August 1982 by Act of the State Legislature . It was inaugurated by the President of India . The Founder & First Vice Chancellor of the University was Prof. G. Ram Reddy . The University was renamed as `` Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University '' on 24 October 1991 after the Architect of the Indian Constitution Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on the occasion of his birth centenary . The principal aim of the University is to provide an opportunity to those who are not in a position to avail themselves of the facilities for higher education through regular on - campus study at conventional colleges / universities . It adopts a flexible approach to eligibility , age of entry , choice of courses , method of learning , conduct of exams and operation of educational programmes. The Univ makes use of a variety of learning media including Radio , TV , film , audio cassette and the printed study material , besides arranging contact and counselling programmes and Sc ' Practicals ' which makes for the traditional teacher - student interaction . The University functions through anetwork of 117 Study Centres located in the twin - cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and all the districts of the State . The Study Centres are located in selected colleges throughout the State from which they drawtheir counselling staff who are experienced members of their teachingstaff . The students receive guidance and counselling from the Counsellors at the Study Centres . The BSc students are expected to complete 30practicals in each subject at the Study Centre . Students Enrollment ( 1999 -- 2000 ) 63,046 ( men 43,276 , women 19,770 ) . </P>
<P> The university was established in August 1982 by Act of the State Legislature . It was inaugurated by the President of India . The Founder & First Vice Chancellor of the University was Prof. G. Ram Reddy . The University was renamed as `` Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University '' on 24 October 1991 after the Architect of the Indian Constitution Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on the occasion of his birth centenary . The principal aim of the University is to provide an opportunity to those who are not in a position to avail themselves of the facilities for higher education through regular on - campus study at conventional colleges / universities . It adopts a flexible approach to eligibility , age of entry , choice of courses , method of learning , conduct of exams and operation of educational programmes. The Univ makes use of a variety of learning media including Radio , TV , film , audio cassette and the printed study material , besides arranging contact and counselling programmes and Sc ' Practicals ' which makes for the traditional teacher - student interaction . The University functions through anetwork of 117 Study Centres located in the twin - cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and all the districts of the State . The Study Centres are located in selected colleges throughout the State from which they drawtheir counselling staff who are experienced members of their teachingstaff . The students receive guidance and counselling from the Counsellors at the Study Centres . The BSc students are expected to complete 30practicals in each subject at the Study Centre . Students Enrollment ( 1999 -- 2000 ) 63,046 ( men 43,276 , women 19,770 ) . </P>
when was the first open university established in india
when was the first open university established in india
1982
1982