YCMOU Admission 2026: Last Date, Courses, Fee Structure, Eligibility & More

YCMOU Admission 2026: On 20 January 2026, Admissions at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University have started for the January session 2026. Students can apply for UG, PG, certificate, and diploma programs. The registration will be conducted both online and offline. The online application process must be completed at @ycmou.ac.in and offline through the University department.

YCMOU Admission 2026-27 last date to apply is 15 February 2026. The applicants can apply by paying an application fee of INR 500. Selection of the applicants will be based on merit, though some popular courses like BCA, MCA, MBA, and BSC data science require the CET entrance exam score.  Students must read the full article to know all the admission details like eligibility, courses, fee, dates, how to apply, and more.

YCMOU Admission Updates

• Admission for various UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses at YCMOU for the January academic session has started on 20 January 2026, with the last date to apply as 15 February 2026 from the official website. Source

YCMOU Admission 2026 Highlight

About Yashwantrao Chavan Open University

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) was established in 1989. It is the fifth open university in the country and is recognised by the UGC and Section 12(B). The University is also accredited by NAAC with an A grade. It is located in the Gangapur Dam near Nashik city. It offers higher education at an affordable cost with ICT support for Learning. YCMOU is a member of AIU, AAOU, ACU, and ICDE.  The university has 9 schools of studies offering technical, vocational, liberal, and professional courses in the fields of arts, commerce, education, science, humanities, and management.

YCMOU Admission 2026

YCMOU Admission 2026 is open from 20 January 2026 for several UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses. The last date to submit the application form for admission in the January academic session set by YCMOU is 15 February 2026. YCMOU Registration process for the January session will be held online. After the competition for the admission form, students can print or download their online ID card.

Admission Process to be followed

• First, students have to visit the university website https://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac. 
• Go to the admission tab and click on Academic Session – January 2026 Prospectus.
• Register with your email ID and mobile number.
• Create a password and surname.
• Choose the study centre / LSC of the respective program.
• Fill academic and personal details in the admission form.
• Upload scanned copies of the required documents, along with your signature and photograph.
• Pay admission fee through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI, etc.
• Submit the form and check the application status regularly. 
• For final confirmation, submit a printed online application form and documents for verification.

YCMOU UG Admission 2026

Admission is open on 20 January 2026 at YCMOU for all the undergraduate programs for the 2026 session. Registrations are open for UG courses like BSC, BA. B.Lib.I.sc.(1 year), BCOM, BCA, B.B.A. (AHTM) in various specializations. UG programs are available in ODL mode for the course period of 3 years and 6 semesters. The maximum course period is 6 years. To qualify for admission, students must pass their 10+2 examination in any subject from the Maharashtra or other state HSC Board.

Students who have done a preparatory course or certificate program with a minimum 40% mark or any other government-recognized certificate or diploma program of 2 years can apply. English will be the only medium of instruction. YCMOU course fee for UG program is around INR 1600/- to INR 43,278/- per year.

YCMOU UG Courses List

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) list of all the distance learning courses is given below.

• Undergraduate program 

• BSC
• BED
• BBA
• BCOM
• B.Lib. and I.sc
• BA
• BA(JMC)

YCMOU PG Admission 2026

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) is conducting online admission for postgraduate degrees for the 2026 academic session. PG programs include MCOM, MBA, MCA, MSC, M. Lib. & I.Sc (1 year), and MA in various specialisations. Their programs are run for a minimum duration of 2 years with 4 semesters and a maximum duration of 4 years.

Successful completion of any bachelor’s degree is important for admission to any PG program. YCMOU uses English as the only medium for instruction and examination. For the MBA program, students must have scored at least 50% marks (45% for the reserved category) and appear for the common entrance test conducted by the university. For this, applicants have to pay an entrance exam fee of INR 500/-. YCMOU annual course fee for PG programs ranges from INR 3,600/- to INR 25,100/-. 

• Postgraduate program 
• MCOM
• MA
• MBA
• M.Lib. and I.Sc.
• MCA
• MSC

YCMOU B ED Admission 2026

Admission at YCMOU is open for the BED and BED special education programs for the current 2026 session. Registration will be held online with an application fee of INR 200/-. Both programs are available in open and distance learning mode, for a course period of two years and four semesters. For the BED (ODL) program, only trained service teachers in elementary education, and candidates who have completed their face-to-face NCTE-recognised teacher education program can apply for admission.

For the BED special education program, a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks is required. Also, applicants may need to appear for entrance tests followed by counselling sessions. YCMOU charges bed admission fees for INR 23,380 and the BED special education program fee of INR 22,870/- (first year). YCMOU bed admission last date is expected to be 15 February 2026.

Ycmou Fees Structure 2026

YCMOU Courses list with fee structure for all the UG, PG, and other programs is given in the table below. The program is divided into two sections: the study center fee and the university program fee. 

YCMOU Study Centre List

YCMOU has eight regional centers and 106 study centers. All the centers are recognised and are located within the state of Mumbai. These centres provide student services to already enrolled and new students. The names of the centers are:

• Amravati  
• Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar  
• Nagpur  
• Mumbai
• Pune
• Nashik
• Kolhapur
• Nande

YCMOU Assignment 2026

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) will upload all the assignments online, and students can access them using their 16-digit Permanent Registration Number (PRN). Students must download them and answer them in their own handwriting. Assignments carry a 30% mark per course. After the completion of the assignments, students must create a PDF file for each assignment, within 3MB, and must not exceed 20MB.

Students have to submit handwritten home assignments to the respective Learning Support Centre (LSC) and upload them to the same portal –https://asm.ycmou.org.in/. YCMOU assignment has to be submitted before the given date, as no resubmission will be entertained or accepted. Home assignments are accepted once a year, so students who couldn’t submit can do so after paying the examination fee. 

Why Study at YCMOU?

• The university offers self learning material through EBOOKS, VIDEO, and AUDIO. Students belonging to weaker sections and the reserved category are provided with financial assistance through scholarships and mark relaxations.
• All the programs are approved by the UGC and hold equal validity as regular degrees.
• YCMOU distance auction has several learner support centers to provide academic assistance to students, counseling sessions, and guidance. 
• Students have access to affordable courses with flexible learning hours and access to quality education. 

Document Required for Admission

• Age Proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, Aadhar Card, PAN Card
• Leaving certificate
• Statement of Marks of Std 12th
• Statement of Marks of Std 10th
• Statement of marks of all years of Graduation (PG admission)
• No objection Certificate from the earlier

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