Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Nashik Answered Questions

Yes, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University was established in 1989 and is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission). The university is a member of the AIU (Association of Indian Universities), ACU, AAOU, ICDE, and is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) with an A Grade. YCMOU Nashik, through eight schools of study, offers undergraduate, postgraduate, Certificate and various other courses to students that are approved by UGC (University Grants Commission).

Yashwantrao Chavan Open University consists of around seven regional centres located in Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Kolhapur and Nanded. The purpose of a regional centre is simply for administration work. All the students cannot go to the main YCMOU campus for everything. Hence, regional centres have been set up all over Maharashtra to conduct offline admissions and query resolving among others.

YCMOU offers scholarships to undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma, and various other courses to students as financial assistance. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University implements the Scholarship Schemes of the Government of Maharashtra and the Government of India. Some of the scholarships provided by the university are the Government of India Post Matric Scholarship, Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students, Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students, Rajashri Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulka Shishyavrutti Yojana, and others. Apply for scholarships as early as possible as the seats are limited.

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University offers admission to a list of courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate levels. Admission to most of these UG and PG courses is merit-based. For a course such as MBA, YCMOU offers admission on the basis of candidates' performance in an entrance test. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. For the last date of admission, please visit the official website of the university.

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University or YCMOU is one of the best open universities not only of Maharashtra but also in India. The infrastructure of university is good and is built in such a way so as to support the easy learning of the students.At present, the university offers more than 50 UG, PG, doctorate, Diploma and Certificate programmes across multiple streams (in the distance education mode). All these courses are offered under eight schools, such as Agricultural Science, Architecture, Science and Technology, Commerce & Management, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Health Science and Humanities & Social Sciences. 

YCMOU distance education has scored high on flexibility for its students. Additionally, remote access to distance learning courses helps students worldwide to study from the comfort of their homes, or while on the move. Students remain independent and empowered to organise their own schedules. Moreover, The university is a member of the AIU (Association of Indian Universities), ACU, AAOU, ICDE, and is also accredited by NAAC with an A Grade.

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.
Admission to the MA ( education)program is offered on the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination.
Some of the top recruiters including Cyril Amarcand Mangaldas, AZB & Partners and Trilegal participate in JLS placements process.
Overall placement is around 50-60 percent.

YCMOU is a self-financed University functioning under the Ministry of Higher & Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, and is recognised under Section 12 (B) from the UGC, New Delhi. The Governor of Maharashtra is the Chancellor of the University. YCMOU is one of the unic university. It has so many branches in Maharashtra state. This is an open university. This university is good for the people who are not able to study due to financial reason, working lifestyle or early dropouts.