Hyderabad, Aug. 10 -- Dr B R Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) has announced free degree education for all transgenders in Telangana from the 2025-26 academic year as part of its Equal Opportunity Plan.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani said BRAOU will be the first university in the country to extend such an opportunity to transgenders, describing it as a "wonderful step forward in inclusive education."
Under the scheme, any transgender with a 10+2 qualification can enrol in any degree course offered by the university by paying only a nominal registration fee of Rs 500, with all tuition fees waived.
Students will also receive free course material and study tools, and will be able to attend classes at any study centre across the stat...