Controller of Examination
Examination Branch
Examination Branch is an important wing of the University administration, headed by the Controller of Examinations. The University conducts the ‘Eligibility Test’ for admission into its undergraduate programmes, at the beginning of the academic year, for the benefit of non formal learners who have completed 18 years of age. The Eligibility Test is conducted all over the State in more than 200 examination centres and every year about 70,000 to 80,000 students appear for it. Those qualified in the Eligibility Test are admitted in I year undergraduate programme.
The University conducts examinations for the undergraduate semester wise and for post-graduate programmes twice in an academic year (First spell and second spell). During the year under review, a total number of 36,334 students from UG, PG, PG Diplomas and Certificates were awarded Degrees. Out of the total students appeared for the exams i.e. 1,56,251, 29,684 have passed. Out of these students, 15,434 passed in PG, PG Diploma and other Professional programmes. In addition to the undergraduate programmes, the University organizes examinations for 24 more programmes leading to Masters Degrees, P.G. Diplomas and Certificates. The Examinations are usually conducted at the Study Centres of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University. The students’ data is computerized and electronically processed on a centralized basis to provide a reliable and effective learner evaluation system. Every effort is made to streamline the examinations according to the academic calendar and to conduct examinations smoothly and declare results speedily. The Examination Branch regularly conducts examinations semester-wise for UG and two spells of exams from P.G. Programme followed by spot valuation camps for speedy processing of the results. Using ICR/OMR technologies and computerized data processing, the branch ensures reliable and timely release of results. In addition to conduct of programme –related examinations, the branch also coordinates and monitors the internal assessments of PG and Diploma programmes. The University introduced Online Registration for the first time to conduct Eligibility Test in 2013.
The Branch is also registering candidates Online for other Entrance Tests and also for year-end examinations. The biggest and the most colorful function which the branch undertakes to perform is the Annual Convocation where Gold Medals, Degrees and Diplomas are awarded to successful candidates. Honorary Doctorates are also presented at this function. A total number of 36,337 are awarded degrees in 2017-18 in different programmes of the university
CONVOCATION DATES
| S.No | DATE OF EXAMINATION | CONVOCATION |
| 1 | DEC, 1986 | 29TH MAR, 1987 |
| 2 | AUG/SEPT, 1987 | 30TH APR, 1988 |
| 3 | JULY-1988 & JAN -1989 | 5TH MAY, 1989 |
| 4 | MAY/JUNE, 1989 | 19TH MAY, 1990 |
| 5 | DEC-1989 & JUNE-1990 | 8TH MAY, 1991 |
| 6 | DEC-1990, JAN-1990 & JULY -1991 | 6TH MAR, 1993 |
| 7 | DEC-91, JAN-92, SEP-92 & AUG-93 | 23RD AUG, 1994 |
| 8 | DEC-1993 TO FEB-1997 | 13TH DEC, 1997 |
| 9 | MAY- 1997 TO MAR-1998 | 12TH MAR, 1999 |
| 10 | JUNE-1998 TO MAY-2001 | 25TH NOV, 2001 |
| 11 | SEPT-2001 TO JULY -2002 | 04TH DEC, 2002 |
| 12 | OCT-2002 TO JUNE-2003 | 29TH NOV, 2003 |
| 13 | NOV -2003 TO MAY- 2004 | 29TH JAN, 2005 |
| 14 | NOV- 2004 TO MAY- 2005 | 24TH JAN, 2006 |
| 15 | NOV- 2005 TO MAY- 2006 | 18TH JAN, 2007 |
| 16 | NOV-2006 TO DEC-2007 | 29TH MAR, 2008 |
| 17 | MAY-2008 TO NOV-2008 | 21ST FEB, 2009 |
| 18 | MAY-2009 TO NOV-2009 | 19TH APR, 2010 |
| 19 | MAY&NOV-2010 & JUNE& NOV-2011 | 20TH APR, 2012 |
| 20 | MAY-2012 TO NOV -2012 | 22ND APR, 2013 |
| 21 | MAY, 2017 | 01ST MAY, 2017 |
| 22 | APRIL, 2018 | 20TH APRIL, 2018 |
| 23 | APRIL, 2019 | 29TH APRIL, 2019 |
| 24 | AUGUST, 2022 | 06TH AUGUST, 2022 |
| Name | Designation | CONTACT NUMBER | OFFICIAL MAIL ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. K. Krishna Reddy | Addl. Controller Examination Branch |
040-23680243, 9281013647 | kkrishnareddy@braou.ac.in |
| Dr. Adulla Renuka Devi | Addl. Controller Examination Branch |
040-23680242, 9281013623 | nrajani@braou.ac.in |
| Dr. B. Srinivas | Addl. Controller Examination Branch |
040-23680246, 9281013621 | bsrinivas@braou.ac.in |
| Dr. Y. Venkateswarlu | Addl. Controller Examination Branch |
040-23680247, 9281013622 | yvenkateswarlu@braou.ac.in |
| Smt. K. Bhagyalakshmi | Programmer Examination Branch |
040-23680247, 9281013616 | bhagyalakshmi@braou.ac.in |
| Sri R. Suman | Asst. Registrar Examination Branch |
040-23680255 | - |
| Sri B. Umapathi | Asst. Registrar Examination Branch |
040-23680248 | - |