Overview
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, also known as Telangana Open University, is a public university located in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the noted social reformer and chief architect of the Constitution of India.
The university was formerly known as Andhra Pradesh Open University. It functions as an open and distance learning institution, providing higher education opportunities to learners through non-conventional modes of teaching.
As an open university, the institution caters to students who may not be able to pursue education through the regular full-time mode, including working professionals and learners in remote areas. Its establishment reflects the broader movement in India to expand access to higher education through distance learning.
References
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University.