Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) was established in 1989 under the state legislature's Act XX-(1989). This university started to provide the students with liberal education programs, modern communication technologies, and the adoption of distance education methodology.

YCMOU provides various distance programs like a PG diploma in cooperative management, banking, MBA in HR, Finance, Marketing, and Manufacturing. And this is to establish links with educational industries to share experience and knowledge.

• YCMOU is recognized by University Grants Commission( UGC), India
• YCMOU is a member of AIU (Association of India Universities) and AAOU
• The total number of Administrative staff is 4,300, and students are 6,50,000

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Courses

YCMPU is one of the preferred universities among distance education seekers regarding appropriate education and support. YCMOU offers a bachelor’s degree in Science, Commerce, Computer Applications, and Management education. The courses are B Tech, B.Sc., BA, B. Com, BCA, BBA, B. Ed, and MA, M.Sc., MArch, M. Com, MPH, M.Lib.ISC, and MBA courses at the postgraduate level. University also offers Diplomas, PG Diploma, and other Certification courses even it offers a research program Ph.D. in Several disciplines through distance education mode.

UG & PG Courses are duly recognized under UGC (University Grant Commission). Hence, these courses are equivalent to other constitutional university's respective courses in the country. The course curriculum is also similar to other universities' academic courses.

BA in YCMOU: YCMOU offers a Distance learning course BA in 7 different specializations such as Consumer Services, Public Services, Public Administration, Value & Spirituality, Mass Communication, Public Administration, and ITBP Personnel. Candidates seeking admission at YCMOU distance learning BA Courses should have qualified in the 10+2 Exam (Commerce stream) with a minimum aggregate score to get eligible for admission.

B.Sc. In YCMOU: YCMOU offers bachelor’s degree B.Sc. courses in several specializations. The required eligibility criteria to apply for distance course B.Sc. at YCMOU is that students should have qualified in 10+2 Exam science stream selection will be done through merit score in last qualifying examination.

B. Tech in YCMOU: YCMOU offers UG Course B Tech in three specializations: Marine Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. To get admission for B Tech at YCMOU, essential Eligibility criteria should have qualified in the 10+2 Examination with need aggregate score in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics). Selection criteria for the admission process at YCMOU will be offered based on CET, which the university will conduct.

B. Com & BBA in YCMOU

Students interested in pursuing B. Com & BBA through distance mode at YCMOU must be eligible for the required aggregate score in the 10+2 Examination (Commerce Stream). In B. Com university offers Co-operative management. To apply for this program, candidates must have passed 10+2 or a three-year diploma course. YCMOU offers BBA courses in two specializations, namely Aviation & Hospitality and Business Process Management.

B. Ed & B.Lib. Sc in YCMOU: Candidates who wish to apply for B.Ed. And B.Lib. Sc. The course at YCMOU must have completed a bachelor’s degree with the required aggregate score. The selection of the students will be based on the last qualifying examination. Those who wish to be admitted for B.Ed Program at YCMOU through Distance mode must apply the application form online by visiting their respective and must pay the required fees. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University application fees for B.Ed. The program costs approximately INR 400 for the Reserved category and INR 200 for the Unreserved category.

M.Sc. in YCMOU: YCMOU offers a Master’s Degree M.Sc. course in 11 Specializations. Students seeking to take the Distance Learning Course M.Sc. at YCMOU must have qualified in bachelor’s degree B.Sc. or B Tech with a required aggregate score. Selection criteria will be based on merit scores in the qualifying examination.

MA in YCMOU: YCMOU offers postgraduate MA Courses in Marathi, Hindi, English, and Public Service specializations. The minimum Eligibility criteria to apply for Distance MA Program at YCMOU is candidates should be graduated with a bachelor’s degree BA with a needed aggregate score.

M.Arch in YCMOU: YCMOU offers M Arch courses in three streams: Construction Management, Environment Architecture, and Urban & Regional. YCMOU admissions for M Arch Course will be provided based on Merit's last qualifying examination. The minimum eligibility to apply for M Arch Program is candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree, B Arch.

MPH in YCMOU: Applicants seeking to apply for PG Program MPH at YCMOU should have a bachelor’s in MBBS, BAMS, BDS, or BUMS with a needed aggregate score. YCMOU admissions for the Distance course MPH will be provided based on the candidate's valid score acquired in the entrance test organized by the university. A merit list will be prepared based on the score obtained in the entrance test and an aggregate score of the last qualifying examination.

M.Com in YCMOU: Basic Eligibility to apply for M. Com Course is that candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree B. Com. The selection criteria for admissions at YCMOU for distance Course M. Com will be granted based on overall performance in the last qualifying examination.

M.Lib.Sc in YCMOU: Students who are seeking to apply for M.Lib.Sc program at YCMOU Should have qualified in bachelor’s degree B.Lib.Sc with a required aggregate score

PG Diploma in YCMOU: YCMOU offers Post Graduate Diploma in two specializations, namely Actuarial Application and BioInformatics. To get eligible to apply for the PG Diploma Program, candidates need to be qualified in Under Graduate B.Sc. in relevant specialization with a required aggregate score.

Diploma in Engineering (Polytechnic) in YCMOU: University offers Diploma course for three years in several disciplines. Admissions are granted based on Merit score in the last qualifying examination. The minimum Eligibility criteria to apply for Diploma Course at YCMOU is students should have passed in 10th /10+2 Examination (Science Stream)

Ph.D. in YCMOU: University provides doctoral research Course Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry stream with inadequate intake. Candidates who have secured a Master’s degree are eligible to apply for this program. YCMOU organizes Pre-Entrance Test to shortlist the candidates for the admission process. Interested candidates can apply for the application form online.

Distance MBA at YCMOU

YCMOU offers a Master’s Degree MBA Course through Distance Mode in 5 specializations. Students seeking to apply for the Distance MBA Course in YCMOU must have qualified in any stream with a 55% aggregate score to get eligible and must compulsory attend the entrance test. For the reserved category, there will be 5% relaxation. YCMOU admissions for Distance MBA Course will be provided based on the candidate's score attained in the YCMOU CET entrance test, which University will conduct. CET Entrance Exam fee for Distance MBA Course costs INR 500

YCMOU Distance MBA Specializations:

• MBA in Human Resource Management
• MBA in Finance Management
• MBA in Marketing Management
• MBA in Fashion Design
• MBA in Material Management.

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Fees Structure

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Admissions

YCMOU admissions for UG & PG Distance Courses will be provided based on Merit scores in the last qualifying examination. Students must appear for the entrance exam for some distance courses, which YCMOU will organize. Based on the overall performance, admissions will be granted. Candidates who wish to get admission for Distance Learning at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University must fill up the application form online by visiting their respective sites. After form filling, candidates must get the printout and submit it to the study centers and the mandatory documents required and pay the required fee. YCMOU application fee costs approximate INR 100

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Scholarships

YCMOU offers several scholarship facilities and financial aid for the students in several. It offers Post Matric Scholarships for the Merit Candidates who belong to economically weaker sections, Backward Category scholarships for the students who belong to SC/ST Category, and Minority Scholarships. University offers Financial assistance by providing educational loans for financially weaker sections.

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Facilities

YCMOU has a well-stocked library with a vast collection of books. It contains more than 44,000 Printed books,106 Journals, More than 400 Online Journals, and International Databases such as DELNET & EBSCO. It has AV Center, Hi-Tech Computer Center with more than 120 Pcs, and 10 Laptops for practical learning purposes.

FAQ’s

Which are the courses offered in YCMOU?

YCMOU offers both UG & PG Courses in Several Disciplines, and also it provides a research program.

• B Tech
• B.Sc.
• BA
• B. Com
• BCA
• BBA
• B. Ed
• MA
• M.Sc.
• M. Arch
• M. Com
• MPH
• M.Lib.ISC
• Ph.D
• MBA

Q. What will be the admission process for YCMOU

Ans: YCMOU admissions for all the Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s Degree will be granted based on merit score in the last qualifying examination. For some courses, entries are made based on the candidate’s performance in the admission test conducted by YCMOU.

Q. What does the YCMOU application fee costs?

Ans: Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University application fee costs INR 100

Q. What is the minimum Eligibility to apply for the distance MBA Program at YCMOU?

Ans: Candidates should be graduated with a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 55% aggregate score, and candidates must mandatory appear for the Entrance Test, which will be conducted by YCMOU and also, for further admission process candidates need to appear for Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

Q. Wanted to know the pedagogy techniques which is used for distance learning?

Ans: Online sessions, Video Lectures, Practical Teaching at Study Centers, Video Conferencing, and Face to Face sessions.