About Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), established in 1994 by an Act of the Government of Gujarat and now governed under the Gujarat Public Universities Act, 2023, is committed to its motto “Education for All.”

Headquartered at its state-of-the-art ‘Jyotirmay’ Parisar in Ahmedabad, the University operates 09 Regional Centres and a network of 315+ Learner Support Centres across Gujarat. As the only Open University in the State, BAOU has played a pivotal role in expanding access to higher education, enrolling over 3,13,292 learners in the past three years.

The University offers 111 academic programmes including Ph.D., Postgraduate, Graduate, Diploma, and Certificate courses, providing accessible, flexible, and barrier-free education to learners of all ages.

Recognitions:

1. Recipient of the “Excellence in Institutional Social Responsibility” Award by FICCI
2. 3rd Rank in India Ranking 2024 (Open University Category) by NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India
3. 12B Status under UGC Act, 1956
4. Entitled to offer Online Programmes by UGC-DEB
5. Awarded Category-I Status under UGC Graded Autonomy Regulations
6. NAAC A++ Accreditation with CGPA 3.55 / 4 (First Cycle)

About the School of Computer Science (SCS)

The School of Computer Science (SCS) at BAOU, Ahmedabad, is dedicated to advancing education, research, and capacity building in computing, IT, data science, cyber security, and emerging digital technologies through ODL and Online modes.

Programmes Offered:

1. BCA
2. B.Sc. IT
3. B.Sc. Cyber Security
4. MCA
5. M.Sc. IT
6. M.Sc. Cyber Security
7. M.Sc. Data Science

SCS integrates industry-relevant curriculum, practical skill development, project-based learning, and emerging areas such as AI, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, and Data Analytics.

The School has successfully organized national-level workshops, FDPs, research methodology programmes, and hands-on training in collaboration with reputed institutions, government bodies, and industry partners.

About Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG)

The Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), established by the Department of Education, is a flagship initiative under Vibrant Gujarat to strengthen the state’s knowledge and innovation ecosystem.

KCG promotes academic excellence, collaboration, institutional capacity building, and innovation, supporting Gujarat’s vision of becoming a future-ready, learning-driven society.

About the Workshop

The National Level Workshop on “Cyber Security and AI for Resilient Higher Education” aims to bring together academicians, researchers, professionals, administrators, and students to explore challenges and opportunities at the intersection of Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Higher Education.

The workshop will focus on:

1. Data privacy and cyber threats
2. Ethical and responsible AI usage
3. Digital infrastructure resilience
4. Policy frameworks and best practices
5. AI-driven solutions for education governance

Through expert talks, interactive sessions, and discussions, participants will gain practical insights and research-oriented perspectives.

Workshop Aims

1. Enhance awareness of emerging cyber security threats in higher education
2. Explore AI’s role in institutional resilience and academic innovation
3. Promote research in cyber security, AI ethics, and data protection
4. Build capacity for secure and responsible digital practices
5. Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among academia, industry, and policymakers

Who Should Attend?

1. Research Scholars
2. UG / PG Students
3. Academicians
4. Professionals