YCMOU Course Admissions 2024: UG, PG, PhD, Eligibility, Merit List, Application Form, Dates

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Written By Himanshu Yadav 

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) offers various courses at UG, PG & Research level courses in various disciplines. Admission to the same is done on the basis of merit list, however, for some courses, the university conducts its own entrance exam. The university provides UG admissions to candidates on the basis of their qualifying marks at the intermediate level. Once the merit list is displayed, candidates can collect the study material from their allotted study center.

YCMOU PG admission for M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, and M.Li.Sc courses are offered on the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination. The university conducts the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission in MBA & MPH courses. To be eligible for the same the candidate must possess a Master's degree with at least 55% aggregate marks. Apart from the UG and PG courses, the university also offers 35 Certificate and 29 preliminary Diploma programs in various disciplines. Students can fill the application form online. Final seats will be confirmed only after submission of the fee receipt at the respective study or regional center.

YCMOU PhD admissions are based on the PhD Entrance Test (PET) scores and a personal interview conducted by the university. Candidates having valid scores in the UGC-NET  (including UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF /SLET/GATE  are exempted from the entrance test. Check YCMOU Courses & Fees

YCMOU Important Dates

Event  Date 
Certificate Programs (Winter Session)
Last Date To Apply March 31, 2023
MBA
MAH MBA CET Registration February 23 - March 6, 2023
MAH MBA CET Registration Restarted March 9 - 11, 2023
MAH MBA CET Form Correction March 7 - 11, 2023
MAH MBA CET Admit Card Released  March 19,  2023
MAH MBA CET Exam Date March 25 - 26, 2023
MAH MBA CET Re-Exam Registration April 6 - 16, 2023
MAH MBA CET Re-Exam April 30, 2023
MAH MBA CET Result Declaration 1st week of May 2023
Counselling Process Begins 2nd week of May 2023
MAH MBA CET CAP Registration  June 2023

YCMOU UG Admission 2023

The UG level courses offered by YCMOU are, B.A., B.Sc., B.Sc (Agriculture), B.Com., BFA, B.Ed, BBA, B.Lib.Sc etc.The university provides UG admissions to candidates on the basis of their qualifying marks scored at the 10+2 level exam. Apart from that, some competitive entrance exams are also considered for the admission process of various B.Tech programs in many specializations.

 YCMOU offers various UG programs in the departments of Science, Commerce, Management, Education, Computer Applications.

The specialisations of these courses are given below in a tabular format:

Course  Specialisation
B.Sc  Industrial Science, Fire and Safety Studies, Business Information System, Media Graphics & Animation, Facility Services, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Construction Practices, Automotive Techniques, Hospitality & Tourism Studies, Hospitality Studies and Catering Sciences Industrial Science, Industrial Drug Sciences
BFA  General, Painting, Ceramic
BCA -
B.A General, Consumer Services, Mass Communication & Journalism, Value & Spirituality, Hindi, English, Urdu
B.Com General, Co-Operative Management
B.Ed General
B.Ed (Special Education) Hearing Impairment, Mentally Retarded, Visual Impairment
BBA Aviation, Hospitality and Travel & Tourism
B.Lib.Sc -

Key Points:

  • The BBA programme is offered for a minimum duration of 3 years, although students may complete the programme gradually within a maximum period of eight years.
  • B.A. Value & Spirituality is offered in both Hindi and English Medium.

YCMOU UG Eligibility

  • To be eligible for admission to UG courses at YCMOU, candidates must have passed the 10+2 level examination.
  • For B.Ed & B.Ed (Special Education) admission, candidates must have passed graduation with a minimum 50% aggregate marks.
  • For B.Lib.Sc admission, candidates need to pass a Bachelor's degree from any discipline.

YCMOU UG Selection Criteria

  • Selection criteria in YCMOU is based on applicant’s aggregate marks obtained in the last qualifying exam.
  • For B.Tech. courses, candidates have to qualify the YCMOU conducted Common Entrance Test (CET).

YCMOU PG Admission 2023

The university offers various PG programmes such as, M.Sc, MPH, M.Lib.Sc, MA, MBA, and M.Com and those candidates with the relevant qualifying Bachelor's degree can register for the courses.

For admission to MBA programs, candidates must have obtained a valid score in YCMOU CET or MAHCET/CAT/MAT. To be eligible for the same candidates need to have a graduation degree with 50% marks in aggregate. 

For admission to MPH and M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension, YCMOU conducts the Common Entrance Test (CET).

The PG courses and specialisations are given below in a tabular format:

Course Specialisations
M.Sc Agricultural Extension, Mathematics, Environmental Science
MPH -
M.A Marathi, Hindi, English, Education, Public Service
M.A (Distance Education) -
M.Com -
M.Lib.Sc -
MBA  Human Resource, Finance, Marketing, Manufacturing Management

YCMOU PG Eligibility

  • For M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, M.Lib.Sc courses, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with 45% marks in aggregate. 
  • To be eligible for the MBA programme, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in aggregate ( 45% for candidates of backward class categories and persons with disability belonging to Maharashtra State only) from a recognized university.
  • For the MPH course, candidates must have passed MBBS/BHMS/BUMS/BAMS/BDS degree.

YCMOU PG Selection Criteria

  • To be selected in M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, M.Lib.Sc courses merit in the last qualifying examination is the only criteria to secure a seat. 
  • For admission to MPH, M.Sc in Agricultural Extension, candidates must have valid scores in CET conducted by YCMOU.

For MBA admission, selection will be on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the Entrance Exam conducted by the University (YCMOU CET) or scores obtained in CAT/MAT.

YCMOU PhD Admission 2023

YCMOU offers PhD courses in seven specialisations. Candidates who have passed a Master's degree with 55% marks in aggregate in relevant fields, are eligible to apply for this course. 

Selection criteria is based on the merit obtained in PET entrance test or if the candidates have qualified 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.

The Ph.D. specialisations offered in YCMOU are given below:

  • Economics
  • Distance Education
  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Environmental Science
  • Commerce
  • Education

YCMOU PhD Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a PhD course in YCMOU, candidates must have passed a Master's degree with 55% marks in aggregate in relevant fields from a recognized university (A relaxation of 5% of marks for reservation categories).

YCMOU PhD Selection Criteria

To be selected for a PhD course in YCMOU, candidates must have obtained a valid score in PET or candidates need to pass UGC-NET (including UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF /SLET/GATE /teacher fellowship holder or have awarded M.Phil in the concerned subject.

YCMOU Certificate & Diploma Courses Admission 2023

YCMOU also offers one-year and two-year PG Diploma and Diploma courses in various specializations. Admission is purely merit-based. 10th and 12th qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the Diploma courses.

The specialisations of these courses are given below in tabular format: 

Course Specialisations
Certificate Agriculture,Human Rights,Computer Operation for Blind,Computerized Financial Accounting, Value Education, Web Designing, Programming through VB. NET, Enterprise Solution using JEE, LINUX, ORACLE, Beauty Parlour Management (CBPM), Water Management, English, German, Arabic, French, Fire Safety Engineering and Management, etc.
Diploma Horticulture, Animation, Computer Hardware Maint. & Network Tech, Floriculture & Landscape Gardening, Vegetable Production, Agro Journalism, Mass Comm. and Journalism, Pharma Manufacturing and Packaging, Industrial Science, Computing, Aviation, Hospitality,Travel & Tourism Management, Interior Design Decoration, etc.

YCMOU Certificate & Diploma Courses Eligibility

To be eligible for Certificate & Diploma Courses at YCMOU, candidates must have passed the 10+2 level exam. 

YCMOU Certificate & Diploma Courses Selection Criteria

Selection criteria is based on the marks of the qualifying examination.

How to Apply for YCMOU?

The application forms 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.

Check 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 programmes
  • Click on the ‘submit’ button. The registration form opens up.
  • Register yourself by filling the application form carefully. 
  • Students have to fill in information such as their name, email address, residential address, phone number, etc.
  • A scanned passport size photograph and signature will also be required to upload in the application form.
  • Then in the final stage of filling up the form, the candidates have to pay the application fee of INR. 100, for an MBA program INR. 500, for the B.Ed program, the fee is INR 400 (INR 200 for SC/ST)
  • Download the duly-filled application form and send the same along with the mandatory documents to any of the YCMOU regional centres.

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

FAQs

Ques. What is the exam pattern of PET for admission to YCMOU?

Ans. The exam pattern of PET is stated below: 

  • PET will be conducted in Online Mode. 
  • Two Papers, each of 100 marks and have 1 hour duration.
  • Paper 1 will be common to all the aspirants who have Research and General Aptitude questions.
  • Paper 2 will have a PG course, NET, SLET syllabus.

Ques. What are the credentials needed for PET while applying for YCMOU?

Ans. The credentials which are needed for PET :

  • Certificate of 10+2 examination.
  • Mark sheets of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
  • Valid id proof
  • Statement or certificate showing you have cleared the entrance test.

Ques. Does YCMOU offer any reservation provisions for PG programs?

Ans. Social Reservation for M.Sc (Agricultural Extension): Number of seats available as per the criteria of social reservation is tabulated below:

Category Reservation (%) Seat
SC 13 03
ST  7 02
OBC 19 03
Open 50 11
Vimukta Jati (VJ-A) 3 -
Nomadic Tribes (NT-B) 2.5 -
Nomadic Tribes (NT-C) 3.5 -
Nomadic Tribes (NT-D) 2 -

Ques. The YCMOU conducts a separate entrance test for the selection of MBA, what are the sections included the test?

Ans. The university conducts a separate entrance test to offer admission in the MBA program. The test consists of the following sections as given below:

Section Marks
Reading Comprehension 12
Verbal Ability 20
Numerical Ability 16
Business Date Interpretation 24
Business Application 16
Business Judgement 12
Total 100

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for the Distance MBA program of YCMOU?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for the Distance MBA program of YCMOU are:

  • Candidates must have graduated from any recognized university with at least 55%. The percentage of marks is relaxed by 5% in case of Reserved Category candidates.

Must have a valid Common Admission Test / MAT  / GMAT  / XAT score. For candidates seeking admission to MBA outside India with the university, a valid GMAT score is a necessity.

Ques. Is the YCMOU exam held online?

Ans. The YCMOU exam 2021 will be conducted online. Candidates must have an Android Phone or Laptop (Windows/ Linux/ Mac) with a stable internet connection to appear for the online exam.

Ques. What specializations are offered in BA at YCMOU?

Ans. YCMOU offers various BA programs for a duration of three years on the basis of merit. YCMOU offers BA programs with 7 specializations are as follows:

  • General
  • Customer Service
  • Mass Communication & Journalism
  • Value & Spirituality
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Urdu

Ques. Is there any LL.B. course in YCMOU?

Ans. YCMOU offers LLB and BSL LLB (Integrated) courses respectively. The minimum eligibility for LLB is a graduation degree from any recognized university and for BSL LLB, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination in any stream with a minimum of 45% marks.

Ques. Is the YCMOU degree valid for UPSC?

Ans. If students have a B.A. Degree from YCMOU, they are eligible for appearing in the UPSC IAS exam. The university has been recognized by UGC under section 12 (B). So, the candidate who has a BA degree from the YCMOU is eligible to apply to the civil services examination conducted by UPSC.

Ques. How to download the YCMOU hall ticket?

Ans. Following steps to download the YCMOU Hall Ticket 

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YCMOU Upcoming Application Dates 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
MAHCET Registration TimelineJan 11, 2025 - Feb 12, 2025
MAHCET Admit CardFeb 28, 2025
MAHCET Exam DateMar 09, 2025
MAHCET Result DateApr 28, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Application Timeline [MBA]Aug 10, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024
Application Timeline [UG Diploma in Mass Communication]Jul 01, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024
Application Timeline [UG Diploma in Management]Jul 01, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
MAHCET Registration TimelineJan 11, 2025 - Feb 12, 2025
MAHCET Admit CardFeb 28, 2025
MAHCET Exam DateMar 09, 2025
MAHCET Result DateApr 28, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Application Timeline [MBA]Aug 10, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024
MAHCET Counselling Start DateJul 09, 2024

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YCMOU Fees & Eligibility

Part time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
MA
6 Courses
6,946 (1st Year Fees) Graduation24 May - 31 Jul 2024
M.Sc
6 Courses
14,608 - 23,088 (1st Year Fees) Graduation24 May - 31 Jul 2024
BA
2 Courses
2,988 (1st Year Fees) 10+224 May - 31 Jul 2024
B.Sc
6 Courses
9,628 - 43,258 (1st Year Fees) 10+224 May - 31 Jul 2024
Diploma
19 Courses
5,358 - 43,308 (1st Year Fees) 10+224 May - 31 Jul 2024

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COURSEADMISSION LINK
B.Com, B.Ed, B.Sc, B.Sc (Agriculture), B.Sc (Medicine), BA, BBA/BMS, BCA, Certificate in Agriculture, Certificate in Arts, Certificate in Computer Applications, Certificate in Science, Certificate in Vocational Courses, Graduate Certificate in Arts, Graduate Certificate in Law, Graduate Certificate in Management, M.Com, M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Commerce, M.Phil/Ph.D in Education, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, M.Sc (Agriculture), MA, MBA/PGDM, UG Certificate in Arts, UG Certificate in Commerce, UG Certificate in Computer Applications, UG Certificate in Engineering, UG Certificate in Management, UG Certificate in Mass Communication, UG Certificate in Vocational Courses, UG Diploma in Agriculture, UG Diploma in Computer Applications, UG Diploma in Design, UG Diploma in Engineering, UG Diploma in Management, UG Diploma in Mass Communication, UG Diploma in Paramedical, UG Diploma in Science, MPH, Admission Link

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