BRAOU MBA / MBA (HHCM) ENTRANCE TEST NOTIFICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO MBA & MBA (HHCM) PROGRAMS
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Hyderabad, has officially released the admission notification for its Master of Business Administration (MBA) and MBA (Hospital and Health Care Management) programs for the academic year 2026-27. This presents a premier opportunity for fresh graduates and working professionals seeking to advance their management careers through distance education. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the university’s portal. Alternatively, candidates who have qualified for the TG ICET 2026 exam are exempt from the university’s entrance test and can apply directly for admission counseling.
BRAOU MBA Admission 2026-27: Overview
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University invites applications from the candidates desirous of appearing for the BRAOU MBA / MBA (HHCM) Entrance Test (BRAOU MBA / MBA (HHCM) ET-2026) for admission into Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Business Administration (Hospital and Health Care Management) [MBA (HHCM)] Programs for the academic year 2026-27.
Candidates are advised to carefully go through the Web Notification, Syllabus and Prospectus before proceeding with the Registration and payment of the Registration Fee. The Entrance Test will be conducted in Offline (Pen-Paper) Mode, and the question paper will be available in both English and Telugu languages.
| University Name | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) |
| Course Name | MBA & MBA (Hospital and Health Care Management – HHCM) |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Exam Name | BRAOU MBA / MBA (HHCM) Entrance Test (ET-2026) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen-Paper Mode) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Websites | www.braou.ac.in / www.braouonline.in |
Important Dates
Here is the schedule of important dates for the BRAOU MBA / MBA (HHCM) Admission 2026-27
| Activity | Important Dates |
| Issue of Entrance Test Notification | 17th June, 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Registration & Fee Payment | 17th June, 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application (Without Late Fee) | 5th August, 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application (With Late Fee of Rs. 500/-) | 16th August, 2026 |
| Downloading of Hall Tickets | 20th August, 2026 |
| Date of BRAOU MBA/MBA (HHCM) Entrance Test | 23rd August, 2026 |
| Time of the Examination | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Release of Preliminary Answer Key | 25th August, 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Objections on Key | 27th August, 2026 |
| Declaration of Entrance Test Results | 31st August, 2026 |
| Admission Counseling for MBA (HHCM) Program | 2nd Week of September, 2026 |
Exam Details
Test Administration: The entrance exam will be conducted in a conventional Pen-and-Paper (Offline) format.
Exemptions: Aspirants holding a valid rank in the TG ICET 2026 conducted by TGSCHE do not need to sit for this entrance test and can seek direct entry via the university’s admission guidelines.
Test Centers: The entrance examination will be organized across 9 regional centers in Telangana: Adilabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Siddipet, Warangal, and Hyderabad.
Eligibility Details
Aspirants must meet the following criteria to qualify for the entrance test:
Educational Qualification: Applicants must hold a recognized Bachelor’s Degree (excluding Fine Arts and Oriental Languages).
Minimum Marks: Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in their qualifying degree examination (45% for reserved categories including SC, ST, and BC).
In-Service Candidates: Working professionals applying for the standard MBA program must possess a minimum of three years of experience in any organization by the last date of application submission.
Awaiting Results: Candidates appearing for their final year/semester exams are eligible to apply at their own risk, provided they satisfy the criteria at the time of final admission.
Age Requirements: Applicants must be born on or before 1st June, 2006. There is no upper age restriction.
Participating Institutes
The specialized MBA (Hospital and Health Care Management) program is conducted in collaboration with five reputable partner institutions:
Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration (AIHA), Hyderabad
KIMS School of Health Care Management, Secunderabad
Department of Hospital Management, Dar-Us-Salam Educational Trust (DET), Hyderabad
Renova Institute of Health Care Management, Renova Century Hospital, Hyderabad
RVM Institute of Hospital Management, RVM Charitable Trust, Mulugu, Siddipet
Application Fee
Eligible candidates who wish to apply for BRAOU MBA / MBA (HHCM) ET-2026 shall submit their applications through ‘Online’ only by paying a Registration Fee of Rs. 1,500 in the case of general category and Rs. 1000 for the candidates belong to SC/ST/Person with Disability (PwD). “Only after payment of the prescribed Registration Fee for the Entrance Test shall the main Application Form be enabled for submission. Mere payment of fee is not considered without submission of form. Candidates have to keep a record of the application details”. Registration Fee once paid will not be refunded. The detailed information regarding the eligibility, syllabus, model paper, important instructions and the procedure for online submission of application forms are available on the website/portal of the University [www.braou.ac.in /www.braouonline.in]
- General / OBC Category: Rs. 1,500
- SC / ST / PWD Category: Rs. 1,000
Late Fee Exception: An additional late fee of Rs. 500 applies for submissions made after 5th August up until 16th August, 2026.
Payment Mode: Fees can be deposited at TG Online Centres or paid via online modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
How to Apply
Visit the Portal: Go to the official registration portals at www.braou.ac.in or www.braouonline.in.
Pay Fee First: Complete the online payment of the designated registration fee using preferred digital channels or via TG Online Centers.
Fill Application: Once the transaction is validated, the main application form will unlock. Provide accurate personal, qualification, and contact details.
Submit: Double-check all entered information and submit the final form online.
Save Copy: Print and retain a physical or digital copy of the submitted application details for future reference during counseling.
Important Note: Simply paying the registration fee does not complete the process; the main application form must be successfully filled out and submitted.
Official Links
Main Portal: www.braou.ac.in
- ET-2026 Notification: Click Here
Application & Online Services: www.braouonline.in
Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen-Paper based).
Language/Medium: The question paper will be fully bilingual, printed in both English and Telugu.
Duration: Total time allotted for the test is 1.5 Hours (90 minutes) from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Qualifying Criteria: The minimum qualifying mark required to clear the entrance test is 25% (50 Marks). There is no minimum qualifying score restriction enforced for SC and ST candidates.




