Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences (BRAUSS) is a Madhya Pradesh State University located in Indore. This well-known university was founded in 1988 and is accredited by the AICTE. It is the country's first 'University of Social Sciences,' with approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

  • It provides five courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in Arts & Humanities, Business & Social Sciences, Language & Cultural, Medicine & Health, Engineering, Science & Technology, and others.
  • These courses are provided and managed by five schools that are part of this University. These are the Schools of Dr. Ambedkar's Thoughts and Philosophy, Social Sciences and Management Studies, Agriculture and Rural Development, Education and Skill Development, and Law and Social Justice.
  • To seek a BA course at the university, candidates must have completed Class 12 or equivalent in any stream from a recognised board.
  • Admission will be granted based on performance in the Class 12 examination. Admissions to Ph.D. programmes are based on the results of the university's entrance exam.

BRAUSS Quick Facts

  • Dr. B R Ambedkar University of Social Sciences (BRAUSS) is the country's first university of social sciences. The University is a one-of-a-kind model for integrating social science perspectives and approaches with scientific and technological aspects.
  • The campus has well constructed structures that include a mess, hostel, and library. Both boys' and girls' hostels have their own amenities, with a warden in charge of each.
  • The university wants to hasten the socioeconomic growth and academic excellence of underprivileged groups in society.
  • Recently an MOU was signed between BRAUSS and AIGGPA(Atal Bihari Vajpayee institute of good governance and policy analysis).
  • The university has a number of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with organizations for educational purposes, including Govt. New Law College Indore, Cost Accounting India, Auto Cluster Pithampur, and others.
  • Dr. Ambedkar Samajik Vigyan Shodh Patrika in Hindi and Ambedkar Journal of Social Development and Justice in English were both published by BRAUSS.
  • BRUSS has won a number of accolades, including the Ambedkar Award.
  • Five schools make up a BRAUSS: School of Social Sciences & Management Studies, School of Agriculture and Rural Development, School of Education and Skill Development, School of Law & Social Justice, and School of Dr. Ambedkar's Thoughts & Philosophy.
  • BRAUSS Indore scholarships are provided to students with and without financial need. The awards are given out as Chancellor's Fellowships and Award of Fellowship and Scholarship.

BRAUSS Courses and Fees

Courses Course details Selection Basis
MBA
  • Specializations: Marketing, General Human resource , Finance
  • Duration : 2 years
  • Fees : 30,000(1st year fees)
  • Eligibility : Graduation from some accredited University or college.
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M.A
  • Specializations : Sociology , Social woks, economics, history, philosophy, geography , political science, public administration ,education, Psychology, Defence & Strategic Studies, Rural Development & Extension, Pali, Hindi, Human Resource Development, Management , E-Commerce & Tele-Marketing, Mass Communication & Journalism, law, Statistics, Human Development, Library Sciences, Public Policy and Governance
  • Duration : 2 years
  • Fees : 1216- 1360(1st year fees)
  • Eligibility : Graduation from some accredited University or college.
 Based on the marks of graduation
Ph.D
  • Specializations : Library & Information Science, Management Studies, Statistics, Food Science and Nutrition, Law, Agriculture Chemistry, Agronomy, Extension education , Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Journalism & Mass Communication, Agriculture economics, E-Commerce and Telemarketing
  • Duration : 2 years
  • Fees : 18,000 (1st year)
  • Eligibility : Post Graduation in relevant discipline with an aggregate of at least 55% marks (50% for candidates belonging SC/ ST Category) from a recognized university
 Entrance test followed by personal interview
M.Sc
  • Specializations : Food Nutrition, Agriculture, Agriculture Journalism
  • Duration : 2 years
  • Fees : 30,590 (1st year fees)
  • Eligibility: Graduation in Science from a recognized university
 Entrance test followed by personal interview
M.Phil
  • Specializations : Defence & Strategic Studies, Economics, Education, Geography, Hindi, History, Pali, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration , Rural Development
  • Duration :2 years
  • Fees: 12,590 ( 1st year Fees)
  • Eligibility: Post Graduation with at least 55% (50% for candidates belonging SC/ ST Category) from a recognized university
 Entrance test followed by personal interview
BA
  • Specializations : Social Science
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees : 1162-1258 (1st year fees)
  • Eligibility : 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board
 Merit Based
B.Sc
  • Specialization : -
  • Duration – 3 years
  • Fees – 1458- 30390 (1st year fees)
  • Eligibility – 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board
 Merit Based
B.Com
  • Specialization:-
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: 8390(Per Year)
  • Eligibility – 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board
 Merit Based
Bachelor of Library Information Science
  • Specialization:-
  • Duration: 1 years
  • Fees: 6630(Per Year)
  • Eligibility – 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board
 Merit Based
LLM
  • Specialization:-
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees:10000-20390(Per Year)
  • Eligibility – LLB from recognized university
 Merit Based
Master of Library Information Science
  • Specialization:-
  • Duration: 1 years
  • Fees: 8390(Per Year)
  • Eligibility – Bachelor of Library Information Science degree from recognized university
 Merit Based
M.Com
  • Specialization:-
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 1460(Per Year)
  • Eligibility – Bachelor in commerece of degree from recognized university
 Merit Based
PG Diploma
  • Specialization:- Computer Application, Labor Law, Human Rights
  • Duration:1 years
  • Fees: 5000- 10390(Per Year)
  • Eligibility – Bachelor in commerece of degree from recognized university
 Merit Based
Certificate Course
  • Specialization:- Telly, Yoga, Cyber Crime, Human Rights, Food and Nutrition
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Fees: 3040(Per Year)
  • Eligibility – Bachelor in commerece of degree from recognized university
 Merit Based

BRAUSS Admission

Both online and offline applications are accepted for admission to BRAUSS in 2021. Candidates must meet the requirements outlined below in order to be admitted to the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences' numerous programmes: -

  • Admission to the MSc, MPhil, and PhD programmes is determined by a candidate's performance on the University's admission exam.
  • MA: Admission is dependent on performance on the prior qualifying examination, which is the Bachelor's degree.
  • BA: Candidates are admitted based on their performance on the Class 12 examinations.

How to Apply?

Online:

  • Go to the "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences" website.
  • 'Online Registration' should be selected.
  • Be sure to correctly complete every field in the application process.
  • Pay a 500 INR (200 INR for SC/ST Category) application fee using a credit/debit card or net banking.
  • Press the "Submit" button.
  • Print out the properly completed application form and store it safely for future use.

Offline:

  • Go to the "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences" website.
  • Click "Offline application form" after selecting "Admission."
  • Download the application form, then print it off.
  • Complete the application form truthfully.
  • Enclose the properly completed application form with a crossed demand draft for INR 500 (INR 200 for candidates in the SC/ST Category) made out to the Registrar of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences and payable in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow), District of Indore (M.P).

Note: Prior to the deadline for applications, the application form must be received by the registrar at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow).

BRAUSS Scholarships

Academically talented and financially disadvantaged students can apply for BRAUSS scholarships. The awards of fellowship and scholarship and Chancellor's Fellowships are the names by which the awards are made.

For further details on available scholarships and the requirements for each, candidates can visit the university's website.

FAQs

Ques. How do I apply for a PhD at BRAUSS Indore?

Ans. Candidates who are interested in applying to BRAUSS Indore for PhD admission are shortlisted based on an appraisal of their past academic performance and university-level entrance exam. Additionally, interested candidates must have completed a master's degree in a relevant field from a recognised institute or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 55% (or 50% for SC/ ST students) in order to be eligible for any of the PhD specialisations.

Ques. Does BRAUSS Indore accept results from any national or state-level entrance exams?

Ans. No, the results of any national or state-level entrance exam are not accepted by BRAUSS Indore. The last qualifying exam results are used to select applicants for any of its courses.

Ques. What is the BRAUSS Indore application process?

Ans. The BRAUSS Indore application procedure is completed online through the university's official website. Candidates who want to be considered for admission must go to the university's official website, register there, or download an application form and turn it in to the admissions office.

Ques. Do the students at BRAUSS Indore receive scholarships?

Ans. Yes, BRAUSS Indore scholarships are provided to students with and without financial need. The awards are given out as Chancellor's Fellowships and Award of Fellowship and Scholarship.

Ques. What specialisations are offered as part of the MA programme at BRAUSS?

Ans. There are 22 specialisations available in the A. MA programme offered by BRAUSS, including Sociology, Social Work, Economics, History, Philosophy, Geography, Political Science, Education, Psychology, Pali, Hindi, Law, and Statistics, among others.

Ques. What are the essential requirements for admission to the BRAUSS PhD programme? What is the overall cost of this course?

Ans. An applicant must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 55% (or 50% for candidates in the SC/ST category). This course costs Rs 52,000 in total.

Ques. Is there any entrance for BRAUSS?

Ans. A candidate's performance on the admission exam administered by the university determines whether they are admitted to the MSc, MPhil, and PhD programmes.

Ques. How many departments does BRAUSS have?

Ans. Five schools make up a BRAUSS: School of Social Sciences & Management Studies, School of Agriculture and Rural Development, School of Education and Skill Development, School of Law & Social Justice, and School of Dr. Ambedkar's Thoughts & Philosophy.