Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) is the fifth-largest open university in India. YCMOU main campus is located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It is recognised by the UGC and approved by AICTE. YCMOU is also a member of statutory bodies like AIU, ACU, and COL. YCMOU offers more than 100 courses at the UG, PG, and Research levels. In addition to this, the university also offers 35 Certificate and 29 Diploma programs under 8 schools. Check YCMOU Affiliated Colleges

YCMOU admission to the UG and PG courses (except MBA, MPH, Ph.D.) is solely based on merit in the qualifying exam. The university conducts the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to the MBA & MPH courses. YCMOU PhD admissions are based on the PhD Entrance Test (PET) scores and a personal interview conducted by the university. Check YCMOU Admission

YCMOU offers great placement and internship opportunities to its students. The highest salary package offered at the university is INR 12 LPA. YCMOU average salary package stood at INR 5 LPA. Some of the top visiting companies are TATA Housing, IBM, LT, Crompton Greaves, Mphasis, Club Mahindra, Taj, DK Group, etc.

YCMOU Important Dates 2023

Event  Date 
Application Start Date for UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate programs July 01, 2023
Last Date To Apply October 15, 2023
MBA Entrance Registration Start Date August 10, 2023
MBA Entrance Registration Last Date October 14, 2023
Last Date to Attend Online MBA-Entrance Exam October 14, 2023
Last Date to Apply for MBA First Year October 15, 2023
B.Ed Applications Start Date August 21, 2023
Last Date to Apply for B.Ed September 12, 2023
B.Ed Document Verification October 04 – October 11, 2023

YCMOU Quick Facts

  • YCMOU is the only University in India to receive COL's (Commonwealth of Learning), Canada, Excellence Award twice for overall performance amongst the Commonwealth Countries.
  • YCMOU has started EduSat-based education, supported by the Indian Space Research Organisation. 
  • The YCMOU has a huge range of international collaborations like Commonwealth of Learning, Canada, Commonwealth Secretariat, London, Brock University, Canada, Athabasca University, Canada, Wawasan Open University, Malaysia, The Chartered Management Institute of London, UK, International food Policy Research Institute for the Global Open Food and Agriculture University, USA.
  • The YCMOU has launched satellite-based education which is approved by the Indian Space Research Organisation. The University has established various Virtual Learning Centres at the state and each has two-way audio & video communication facilities. 
  • Mobile Learning Vans is a new project started by YCMOU. It is planned to carry education to remote rural & tribal areas. The Mobile Van is a transport vehicle equipped with computing & communication equipment. Check YCMOU News

YCMOU Rankings

  • This YCMOU is a recipient of the Institutional Excellence Award-2002 and Sept-2019 from the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada.
  • YCMOU has bagged fourth place among the top five non-residential universities for offering a clean campus by TOI. 

YCMOU Courses

The University provides BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BFA & BCA courses under the UG level and for PG level programmes, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MPH,M.Li.Sc & MBA courses are offered, in multiple disciplines. YCMOU offers a Ph.D. programme under seven areas of research and also offers various Diploma and Certificate courses.

The details of all the UG, PG, Doctoral, Diploma and Certificate courses are listed in a tabular format: 

Course Course Details Selection Criteria
B.Sc. Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility: Candidates must pass 10+2 level exam in the relevant discipline
Fees: INR 30,000		 Selection is based on merit. 
BCA Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 level exam
Fees: INR 57,000 (BCA)
BA Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2
Fees: INR 4,600
B.Com Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2
BBA Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility Criteria: Pass in 10+2
Fees: INR 48,000
B.Ed Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Candidates must have passed graduation with D.Ed or any PG degree
Fees: INR 35,000
B.Lib.Sc Duration: 2years 
Eligibility: Candidates must have passed Bachelor's degree from any disciplines
Fees: INR 8,500
M.Sc Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility: Candidates must have passed B.Sc (Agriculture)/ B.Sc./ BA/ B.Tech./ B.E (depending on the choice of specialization)
Fees: INR 54,000
MPH Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Candidates must have passed MBBS/ BHMS/BUMS/BAMS/BDS degree
Fees: INR 50,500		 YCMOU entrance test.
MA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have passed Graduation
Fees: INR 8,000		 Selection process is based on merit
M.Com Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified B.Com/BBA/BMA or BBM degree
Fees: INR 8,500
M.Lib.Sc Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have passed graduation in B.Lib.Sc
Fees: INR 12,000
MBA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45% marks
Fees: INR 32,500		 YCMOU's CET /CAT /MAT
PhD Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed Master's degree with 55% aggregate in a relevant field Valid scores in PET entrance test or merit obtained in UGC-NET  (including UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF /SLET/GATE /teacher fellowship holder or have awarded M.Phil in concerned subject are exempted from PET.
Certificate Duration: 6 Months - 1 Year (depending on the the choice of specialization)
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed 10th/SSC and have working experience in Education Institute
Fees: INR 11,000 - INR 3120 (depending on the the choice of specialization)		 Selection is based on merit 
Diploma Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 10th/ 12th/YCMOU Preparatory exam + 18 years by July 31 Or SSC with D. Pharm/ 10th with 5 years of experience in registered Cooperative Society Or 10+2 pass with 3 years of experience in registered Cooperative Society Or Graduation degree in any stream (depending on the choice of specialization)
Fees: INR 6,500 - INR 21,000 (depending on the choice of specialization)
Fees: INR 12,000

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YCMOU Admission

The application form can be filled online by visiting the official website of YCMOU. After completion of online registration, students should download the receipt of online fee (INR 100) payment. Final admission is offered only after the submission of receipt at the designated study center.

Follow the given steps to apply for admission-

  • Visit the official website of YCMOU Nashik (http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/)
  • Click on the ‘Online Application’ tab and choose the subcategory of UG/ PG/ diploma/ certificate programs
  • Click on the ‘submit’ button. The registration form opens up.
  • Register yourself by filling the application form carefully and pay the application fee of INR. 100/-
  • Download the duly-filled application form and send the same along with the mandatory documents to any of the YCMOU regional centers

YCMOU Application Fee 

MBA INR 500
PhD INR 1000

List of documents to be submitted along with the application form:

  • Passport-size photograph
  • Identity card
  • Academic certificate(s)
  • Birth certificate or documentary proof of birth
  • Experience certificate, if applicable

Read more: YCMOU Admission

YCMOU Merit List 2023

Courses First Merit List
Certificate in Gardening/Mali Training Check Here
Diploma in Agro-Journalism Check Here
Foundation in Agricultural Sciences Check Here
Diploma in Fruit Production Check Here
Diploma in Vegetable Production Check Here
Diploma in Floriculture & Landscape Gardening Check Here
Diploma in Horticulture Check Here

YCMOU Result

YCMOU follows the Odd and Even semester pattern for its various UG and PG courses. The university conducts examinations for even semesters, usually in the month of May–June and for odd semesters in November–December. YCMOU also provides the opportunity for revaluation of answer keys. Students who are not satisfied with the marks can apply for revaluation by paying the required fee. YCMOU results can be checked and downloaded by visiting the official website of the university. Students can access the result by selecting the program and entering their registration number.

How To Check YCMOU Result?

Given below are the steps to check YCMOU results online.

  1. Visit the official website of YCMOU and click on the ‘Result’ tab.
  2. You will be redirected to the month-wise result listing page.
  3. Click on the desired link and download the Statement of Marks.
  4. Students can also check the result by clicking on the ‘Online Provisional Result’.
  5. Enter the 16-digit PRN number, Exam Name, and Captcha and click on Submit.
  6. Save & Download the marks statement for future use.

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YCMOU Placement

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University's placement cell does an incredible job in recruitment. Every college has its own placement process and conducts pre-placement activities like mock interviews, seminars, conferences, experts talk, etc. Top recruiting companies come every year to visit the University & hire aspiring candidates.

Some of the top companies participating in YCMOU’s placement drives are:

TATA Housing Club Mahendra
IBM Taj
LT DK Group
Crompton Greaves Wipro
Mphasis iGate

The salary package details are mentioned below in a tabular format:

Highest CTC INR 16 LPA
Average CTC INR 5 LPA 

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YCMOU Facilities

  • IT Facilities: The University has an Audio Visual Center (AVC) for creating Audio-Video based programs equipped with 3 CCD telecast quality Cameras, 2 Non – Linear editing systems, Indoor & Outdoor audio recording system, Computer Center with 126 PCs, 3 IBM Server, 10 Laptops
  • Library: The YCMOU library is a repository of 44825 Printed books, Subscription of 106 journals, 2947 CD ROMs, 296 Audio & 277 Videocassettes, 4500 online journals from International Databases such as EBSCO, DELNET, etc.
  • Hostel: The University provides both boy's & girl's hostel facilities. Every hostel is equipped with facilities of basic amenities such as mess, TV, common room, security & surveillance system etc. Read more: YCMOU Hostel

YCMOU FAQs 

Ques: Does YCMOU provide Distance Education?

Ans: Yes, YCMOU provides distance education at UG, PG, Degree & Certificate programs in courses like Agriculture, Humanities, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Education etc. 

Ques: What is the eligibility criteria for the Distance education program in YCMOU? 

Ans: The eligibility criteria is mainly on the basis of merit in YCMOU Distance Education program. There is no test conducted, admission would be based on the total marks secured by the candidates in the qualifying examinations. 

Ques: How are the international relations with the YCMOU?

Ans: The YCMOU has huge range of international collaborations like Commonwealth of Learning, Canada, Commonwealth Secretariat, London, Brock University, Canada, Athabasca University, Canada, Wawasan Open University, Malaysia, The Chartered Management Institute of London, UK, International food Policy Research Institute for the Global Open Food and Agriculture University, USA.

Ques: Where are the Regional Centres of the YCMOU located?

Ans: The YCMOU has its headquarters at Nashik and provides support to its learners through study centres, which are all over the State of Maharashtra. The Regional Centres of the YCMOU are located at: 

  • Nashik
  • Amravati
  • Nagpur
  • Aurangabad 
  • Handed
  • Kolhapur
  • Mumbai
  • Pune 
  • Goa

Ques: What are the awards given by YCMOU?

Ans: To encourage new talent in different forms of literature, the YCMOU has served the following awards that are given annually:

  • Vishakha Kavya Puraskar
  • Baburao Bagul Gaurav Puraskar
  • Rukmini Puraskar
  • Dnyandeep Puraskar
  • Shramseva Puraskar
  • Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Smruti Puraskar 

Ques. Is YCMOU degree valid for MBA?

Ans. YCMOU is a recognized university by UGC and so the degree offered by the university is also recognized. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University is a reputed open university. However, certain organizations might not consider a degree from an Open University, and prefer only full-time degrees.

Ques. Is a YCMOU degree valid for a job?

Ans. The YCMOU is recognized by the Government of Maharashtra and the University Grants Commission (UGC). Since the university is recognized, the degree is valid to apply for any government job. 

Ques. Can a student do an MBA after BA in YCMOU?

Ans. MBA is the only course that allows students from any Graduation discipline to apply. So, a student who holds a BA degree from YCMOU is eligible for higher studies such as MBA after meeting other eligibility criteria.

Ques. How can a student check YCMOU results online?

Ans. Students have to visit the official website of YCMOU to check the YCMOU Part Result/ Term Result. Then they have to select the exam result link to check the required result. Then, a direct link will be provided on this page from where a student can check the result.

Ques. Is YCMOU degree full-time?

Ans. YCMOU will offer a full-time Ph.D. course at YCMOU schools at the university head office in Nashik. While most of the registered universities offer only full-time or part-time Ph.D. programs, certain open universities like IGNOU and YCMOU offer the degree in part-time mode too.