MPBOU: Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University

Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University is a public university that lends a helping hand to the underprivileged aspirants through their distance education courses. Based in Bhopal, it has regional centres in 11 cities all across Madhya Pradesh.

About and Establishment

Madhya Pradesh Open University, Bhoj Open University and Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University attribute to the same educational establishment. Established in 1991, the Open University in Madhya Pradesh is located in Bhopal. It is approved by the University Grants Commission. This university is famous for providing different courses in the distance education mode.

The Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University is a government-owned establishment. The university gives special importance to aspirants coming from rural and underdeveloped areas. Being associated with the Rehabilitation Council of India, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management as well as the Indian Institute of Material Management, the Bhoj Open University prepares course materials and teaching methodology accordingly.

Why MPBOU: Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University?

Madhya Pradesh Bhoj University provides several professional and job-oriented courses at affordable prices. Within a span of three decades, its reputation has reached new heights. As far as the placement provided by the university is concerned, several reputed and multinational companies have been recruiting students from the university. To name a few, Oracle, Patni Computers, Wipro, Reliance Infocomm, TCS, Oberoi Hotel, Tata Telly, Ranbaxy, Tech Mahindra and several other reputed organizations are recruiting. Good facilities, a better teacher-student understanding and top-notch practical laboratories add additional glory to the reputation of the university and its better placement percentage.

The university also provides an internet radio channel to listen to audio programmes. Similarly, for viewing video programmes, a programme called Bhojdarshan is also available for students.

Academic Sessions

For admission session 2020-21, application for undergraduate and postgraduate courses was from 21July to 31 August 2020. For the B.Ed. course, the aspirant was required to apply within 25 July to 9 August, 2020.

Courses and Expenses

Madhya Pradesh Bhoj University offers various courses ranging from the diploma level to the master degree in distance learning mode.

Diploma Level

Courses under this category include Diploma in Elementary Education, DBA, DCA and DM.

Post-Graduate Diploma

This category includes a total number of 10 courses. They are Post-Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics, Company Secretary Ship, Disaster Management, Dietetics, Heritage Management, Hospital and Health Management, Health Education, Remote Sensing, Tourism Management as well as Computer Application and Management.

Bachelor Degree

This category includes Bachelor Degree courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Application, Library Science, Journalism, B.Ed. and Special B.Ed.

Master Degree

This category includes various courses at master degree level in distance learning mode. Courses available under this category include Master Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Application, Library Science, Journalism and Social Welfare.

Course Fee

The fee structure varies from courses to courses and category to category. A Master Degree in Arts course costs Rs. 13,200. But Master Degree in Arts course on Economics and Education costs Rs. 11,000, and Rs. 48,000 respectively. A Master Degree course in Science costs in the range of Rs. 16,600 to Rs. 22,000, depending on the subject one chooses. A 2-year MBA and 3-year MBA courses cost approximately Rs. 33,000 and 50,000 respectively. A B.Ed. and Special B.Ed. course costs Rs. 60,000 and 90,000 respectively. The diploma course fee varies from Rs. 8,300 to Rs. 38,400, depending on the subject one chooses.

Admission Process

The eligibility criteria for correspondence courses under MPBOU is based on merit and varies from course to course. For undergraduate programs, 10+2 qualification in the relevant stream from a recognized board is the eligibility criteria. For BBA and B. Com, 10+2 qualification with commerce is the eligibility criteria for students. For BCA and B.Sc., the eligibility criteria is associated with 10+2 qualification with mathematics as a subject.

For Bachelor Degree courses in library science, journalism or mass communication, a graduation degree is required. For B.Ed., graduation with 50% marks is the eligibility criteria. Further, the candidate should have completed NCTE or have obtained the experience of teaching in elementary education. The applicant for B.Ed. or M.Ed. courses are required to attend an entrance examination conducted by the university.

For MA, M.Sc., M.com and MBA, the eligibility criteria is graduation in the relevant stream from a recognized university. For MBA in Material Management, a degree in Accounts or Management is the required eligibility.

For a master degree in Library Science, Journalism and Education, the eligibility requirement is B. LISC, BJMC and B.Ed. respectively.

Online Application Process

To secure admission, the aspirant needs to visit the university's online portal. The application form is required to be filled online. After submitting the required application fees and testimonials online, the candidate finishes the first phase of work. When selected, the candidate is required to get documents verified at the allotted study centre within the specified period.

Value of Certificate

To remember here, as per the decision of the National Policy of Education 1986, this university was established in 1991 in the 8th 5-year plan. It is a state university and has the recognition of UGC and AIU. The university was named after an illustrious and great patron of learning, Raja Bhoj. It has collaborated with unique institutes like the Rehabilitation Council of India, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management and Indian Institute of Material Management in preparation of course materials and learning methodology. Many big business tycoons like TCS, Cognizant, Reliance, Tech Mahindra, Oracle, Wipro and L&T have been offering job opportunities to the meritorious students of the university.

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