Ambedkar University Delhi - Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University

Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi was established in 2007 through an Act of Legislature by the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi is also called AUD. ADU has been established to bridge the equality and social justice gap in terms of education in the society, which was a vision of Dr BR Ambedkar. AUD is a public university with multiple campuses in Delhi all offering research undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and research (Ph.D) programmes in the arts, social sciences and humanities. Ambedkar University, Delhi follows a student-centred approach in all the UG, PG and doctoral programmes that it has. Ambedkar University, Delhi is approved by the  University Grant Commission (UGC) and Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India and is a state-run by public/government university. AUD is a National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accredited university. AUD, Delhi offers a variety of academic programmes choices and diversity to its applicants and also provides them with the best platform to learn about the vision of the founding members of the Constitution of India. Some of the core values that AUD inculcates in its students are as follows:

• Equity and social justice

• Valuing diversity

• Social responsibility

• Integrity

• Humility

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Transparency and accountability

Ambedkar University, Delhi is a UGC approved university, Ministry of HRD, Government of India, New Delhi. As AUD Delhi believes in equality and diversity so it has a diverse faculty from all 28 states and 8 Union territories in India. Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University offers 50 plus courses in its 13 different schools of learning in undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctoral (Ph.D) programmes at all the three AUD campuses. The research programmes at Ambedkar University are well funded and supported by both government and private organizations.

Ambedkar University Delhi 13 schools of learning are mentioned below:

• School of Business, Public Policy and Social Entrepreneurship (SBPPSE) 

• School of Culture and Creative Expressions (SCCE) 

• School of Design (SDes) 

• School of Development Studies (SDS) 

• School of Education Studies (SES) 

• School of Global Affairs (SGA) 

• School of Human Ecology (SHE) 

• School of Human Studies (SHS) 

• School of Law, Governance and Citizenship (SLGC) 

• School of Letters (SoL) 

• School of Liberal Studies (SLS) 

• School of Undergraduate Studies (SUS) 

• School of Vocational Studies (SVS)

AUD Highlights:

AUD Location:
Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University is located in Delhi. It has three campuses which are situated in different parts of Delhi. AUD main campus is AUD Kashmere Gate Campus Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi. AUD is well connected by all three means of transport. It is 26.5 km away from Gurgaon Railway Station and 1.4 km away from K.P. Bus Depot is. Indira Gandhi International Airport is 19.2 km away and takes around 40 minutes to reach the Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi from the airport.

AUD - Latest Updates and News:

• MBA application form released for 2021 - MBA application form for the academic year 2021 has been released. MBA aspirants can submit the online applications latest by the end of February. The entrance exam will be held in the second week of April.  Candidates qualifying the entrance exam will be further called for an interview. 
• Turning barren plot into wetland - Ambedkar University Delhi contributes to the rejuvenation of mother nature by turning barren plot into wetland.
• Celebration of Constitution Day and reading the Preamble
• 9th Annual AUD Convocation is being organised by Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University.
• E-certification online capacity building programme decoding the art and science of the review of literature.

Accreditations and Collaborations:

AUD University Accreditations:

• Ambedkar University is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Ambedkar University Collaborations:

• Indiana University – Bloomington, Indiana, USA

• Ludwigsburg University of Education, Germany

• Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

• Friends of AUD in the US

• Kyoto University, Japan

• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with Center for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS), Georg-August-University of Göttingen, Germany

• PRADAN

AUD Delhi Clubs, Committees and Councils:
Ambedkar University, Delhi has multiple societies and committees that help students of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University to grow in every aspect of life and develop a more understanding of the world and what's going on around the world and in India. Extracurricular activities and sports events are also given due importance at ADU University. Being a part of ADU societies and committees helps the ADU students to enhance their overall personality. Some of the different societies and communities are mentioned below:

• Sports committee

• Anti Ragging committee

• Prevention of sexual harassment committee

• Music society

• Fine arts society

• Theater society

• Dance society

• History society

• Quiz society

• Mathematics society

Ambedkar University Infrastructure and Facilities:
Ambedkar University facilities and infrastructure are a huge deciding factor for the candidates opting for admission at AUD University, Delhi. Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University infrastructure and facilities at all the three campuses in Delhi help in the smooth functioning of the university. ADU facilities and infrastructural support help students of Ambedkar University in getting the best college experience. Some of the infrastructural and other important facilities provided at the Ambedkar University Delhi include: 

• ADU Campus is located in the capital city of India. It has a lush green campus spread over 3 acres of land in the heart of Delhi.

• Ambedkar University Library has a great collection of books and journals that helps AUD students and faculty in upgrading their knowledge base. The AUD University library can be accessed both online and offline.

• ADU Hostels has separate hostels/ dorm facilities for boys and girls with all the basic amenities. The AUD hostels provide safe and secure accommodation to all Ambedkar University students.

• Information Technology Support - Students of Ambedkar University Delhi who are facing problems related to computer systems, Wi-Fi and other technologies can reach out to the IT support centre for help during work hours

• Ambedkar University Placement Cell takes the career development of its students very seriously. AUD provides career counselling to its students and tips on how to crack a recruiter's interview

• Students Cell if for AUD students who are having a tough time handling stress and adjusting to college life, it helps them to cope with stress

• Equal opportunity office

• Health Centres

• AUD incubation centre

• AUD psychotherapy centre

ADU University Courses, Fees and Eligibility
Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University has 3 campuses (AUD Karampura/ Kashmere Gate/ Lodhi Road) with 13 schools of learning, which offers 50 plus undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Different AUD programmes and courses have been mentioned in the table below:

ADU UG and PG courses, fee and eligibility

Ambedkar University Admission:
Ambedkar University offers many courses in UG, PG and doctoral programmes like BA, BBA, BVoc, MA, MDes, MBA, MPhil and Ph.D. AUD admission to undergraduate programmes is done on the basis of the merit list released by Ambedkar University based on the applicants 12th standard marks. Ambedkar University admission to postgraduate programmes is done on the ADU entrance test or Common Aptitude Test (CAT) score and interview. AUD doctoral programmes admission is given on the basis of applicants performance in their master’s degree and interview. The syllabus for AUD entrance examination is course-based i.e. questions are asked for topics from the course syllabus that the applicants have applied for. Candidates have to fill the ADU application form for the AUD admission process. If the candidates are shortlisted for admission to Ambedkar University they have to take part in the AUD document verification and course fee payment process.

AUD Admission Procedure for Undergraduate Programmes

• Meet the AUD UG eligibility criteria

• Submit the Ambedkar University UG application form

• Clear the AUD UG cutoff

• Appear for document verification

• Fee payment

AUD Admission Process for Postgraduate Programmes

• Meet the Ambedkar University PG eligibility criteria

• Fill the AUD PG application form

• Appear for the AUD written examination or CAT entrance examination

• Participation in the AUD interview process

• Appear for document verification

• Fee payment

AUD Delhi Scholarship
Students opting for admission at Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University Delhi in undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral programmes can apply for Ambedkar University scholarship. The Dr BR Ambedkar University Delhi scholarship is given to candidates on the basis of merit. AUD students who fulfill the AUD Delhi scholarship eligibility criteria can apply for the same. Ambedkar University Delhi also provides various other kinds of financial aid to economically weak students in the form of fee waiver schemes and more. In the past few years a total of 223 students have been awarded the AUD fee waiver scheme.

Ambedkar University Placement 
Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University Delhi honours the relationship between the intruder and educational institute. Ambedkar University has a placement cell that believes in the saying that students are tomorrow's leaders. AUD academic syllabus custom made to meet the needs of the fast-changing corporate world. Ambedkar University has a placement cell that works closely with the students of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University and the companies to help them both grow. The Ambedkar University placement cell coordinates all the placement activities between the students and the recruits for a smooth placement drive. Steps involved in the Ambedkar University Delhi placement process mentioned below:

Stages of the Ambedkar University placement process.

• Sending Placement Drive Invitation - Ambedkar University placement cell contacts and sends all the interested recruiters the AUD placement brochures with an invitation to participate in the Ambedkar University placement drive

• Placement Drive invitation acceptance - Recruiters have to confirm their participation in the AUD placement drive by responding back to the Ambedkar University placement drive invitation

• AUD Placement Schedule - On mutual agreement between the Ambedkar University placement cell and the recruiters, date and time for the AUD University placement drive are fixed

• Students placement registration - Interested students who want to participate in the Ambedkar University placement process have to first register themselves for the same (if they fulfil the recruiter’s eligibility criteria and AUD placement eligibility criteria)

• Pre-Placement Talk - All the recruiters give a pre-placement talk and presentation before starting the Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar University placement process

• Selection Procedure - Every recruiter has its own way of recruiting. So AUD students need to qualify the all stages of the recruiter’s selection process to get hired

• Placement Offers - Candidates qualifying the recruiters’ selection process will be given the offer letter at the Ambedkar University placement drive

Some of the top AUD University recruiters are:

• Amazon

• HCl

• TCS

• LAVA international Limited

• Policybazaar

• Decathlon

• SPA

• Indiabulls

• Schneider electric

• Hudco

• Honda

• ITCON

• OM Logistics Limited

• ZEE Media

• Whirlpool

• SONA

• Air India

• NIIT

• TAJ SATS

• SUMITOMO Chemicals

• Crown Jewel

• Flamingo

• Clove Dental

• FedEx

• Fiwe

• CIANS

• Investors Clinic, etc.