Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University- [YCMOU]

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University- [YCMOU], Nashik

5th-largest open university in India is Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU). Nashik, Maharashtra, is location to YCMOU's main campus. It has AICTE approval and UGC recognition. Additionally, university belongs to statutory organizations such as COL, AIU, and ACU. Over 100 courses at the UG, graduate, and research levels are available at university. Furthermore, the institution provides 29 diploma programs and 35 certificate programs under 8 schools.

Admission to UG and PG programs at university is determined exclusively by merit in the qualifying test, with the exception of MBA, MPH, and Ph.D. programs. For admission to the MBA and MPH programs, the university conducts the Common Entrance Test (CET). Ph.D. admissions at university are determined by the results of the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) and personal interview with the university.

Students at university have excellent placement and internship possibilities. The university offers maximum compensation package of INR 12 LPA. The average pay package offered by university was INR 5 LPA. TATA Housing, IBM, LT, Crompton Greaves, Mphasis, Club Mahindra, Taj, DK Group, and others are among the leading visiting firms.

Quick Facts:

• Among the Commonwealth countries, YCMOU is the only university in India to have won the COL (Commonwealth of Learning), Canada, Excellence Award twice for overall performance.
• With assistance from the Indian Space Research Organization, university has begun offering EduSat-based instruction.
• The Commonwealth of Learning, Canada; Commonwealth Secretariat, London; Brock University, Canada; Athabasca University, Canada; Wawasan Open University, Malaysia; The Chartered Management Institute of London, UK; and the International Food Policy Research Institute for the Global Open Food and Agriculture University, USA, are just some many international partnerships that the YCMOU has.
• The Indian Space Research Organization has authorized the YCMOU's launch of satellite-based education. Every Virtual Learning Center that the university has set up throughout the state has 2-way audio and video communication capabilities.
• YCMOU launched a new concept called Mobile Learning Vans. Education will be brought to isolated rural and tribal regions. A transport truck with communication and computer technology is called a mobile van. 

Courses at University

At UG level, the university offers BA, B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BFA, and BCA courses. At the graduate level, it offers M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MPH, M.Li.Sc., and MBA courses in various subjects. In addition to various diploma and certificate programs, university offers Ph.D. degree under seven study topics.

A tabular list of all UG, graduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate course details is provided:

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria	Duration
B.Sc	12th	Merit-Based	3 years
BCA	12th	Merit-Based	3 years
BA	12th	Merit-Based	3 years
B.Com	12th	Merit-Based	3 years
BBA	12th	Merit-Based	3 years
B.Ed.	Graduation with D.Ed or any PG degree	Merit-Based	2 years
B.Ed	Bachelor's degree	Merit-Based	2 years
M.Sc	B.Sc (Agriculture)/ B.Sc./ BA/ B.Tech./ B.E (depending on the choice of specialization)	Merit-Based	2 years
MA	Graduation	Merit-Based	2 years
M.Com	B.Com/BBA/BMA or BBM degree	Merit-Based	2 years
MBA	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 45% marks	YCMOU's CET /CAT /MAT	2 years
Certificate	10th/SSC and have working experience in Education Institute	Merit-Based	1 Year (depending on the the choice of specialization)
Diploma	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)	Merit-Based	1 Year

Admissions at University

You can complete the application online by going to YCMOU's official website. Students should download the online fee payment receipt (INR 100) after completing the online registration process. Only once the receipt has been turned in at the assigned study facility is final admission granted.

To apply for admission, take the actions listed below:

• Go to YCMOU Nashik's official webpage.
• Select the UG/PG/diploma/certificate program subcategory after clicking on the "Online Application" option.
• To submit, click the button. The registration form becomes available.
• Register by properly completing the application and paying the INR 100 application fee.
• Download the completed application, then return it to any regional center with the required documents.

Documents Required:

• Passport-size photo
• Identity card
• Academic certificate(s)
• Birth certificate or documentary proof of birth
• Experience certificate

Results of University:

For its many UG and graduate courses, university uses the odd-and-even semester pattern. Exams are typically conducted by the university in May or June for even semesters and in November or December for odd semesters. Additionally, University offers the chance to reevaluate the answer keys. By paying the required fees, students who are unhappy with their grades can request a revaluation. You can see and download the YCMOU results by going to the university's official website. By selecting the program and inputting their registration number, students can view the results.

Steps to Check Result:

1.  Go to official website and select the "Result" option.
2.  You will be directed to the listing page for the results by month.
3.  Download the Statement of Marks by clicking on the preferred link.
4.  Students can click on the "Online Provisional Result" to view the results as well.
5.  Click Submit after entering the 16-digit PRN number, exam name, and captcha.
6.  The marks statement can be downloaded and saved for further use.

Placements to University:

The placement cell at the university performs an excellent job with hiring. Each college has its own placement procedure and pre-placement events, such as conferences, seminars, expert talks, and practice interviews. Every year, top recruiting firms visit the university to hire prospective employees.

Among the leading businesses taking part in YCMOU's placement campaigns 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 

Facilities at University:

IT Facilities:   3 CCD telecast quality cameras, 2 non-linear editing systems,  indoor and outdoor audio recording system, a computer center with 126 PCs, 3 IBM servers, and 10 laptops are all part of the university's Audio Visual Center (AVC), which is used to create audio-video-based programs.
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 offers hostel accommodations for both boys and girls. Every hostel has basic facilities like a common room, TV, security and surveillance system, and a mess. 

Alumni of University

Alumni	Designation
Eknath Shinde	Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Basavraj Madhavrao Patil	Former Member of the Maharashtra Assembly
Basavraj Madhavrao Patil	Former Member of the Maharashtra Assembly
Sudhanshu S. Pawar	Indian Researcher