YCMOU Admission 2024: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

YCMOU Latest Updates

December 19, 2024

• CAT 2024 results for YCMOU MBA admission 2025 will be out tentatively in the third week of December 2024.
• MAT 2024 registrations are ongoing for PBT and CBT Phase exams for the December session. MAT 2024 CBT Phase 2 exam will take place on December 22, 2024.

YCMOU admission 2024 is provided for UG, PG, PhD, certificate, and diploma courses in an array of fields. The 2024 admission will start from July 01, 2024. The last date to submit the application for fresh admissions for UG and PG programs, except the MBA course, is October 15, 2024. 

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University admission is based on merit or a candidate’s performance in the university-based entrance exam. Only candidates who meet YCMOU eligibility can proceed with applying for their desired course by filling out the application form.

For admission to courses like MBA, YCMOU conducts a Common Entrance Test (CET). Candidates are also shortlisted for MBA admission based on their CAT/MAT/MAHCET scores. Moreover, PhD Entrance Test (PET) scores are accepted for YCMOU PhD admission 2024. However, candidates with relevant scores in exams like UGC NET/CSIR NET/GATE need not appear for PET.

Table of Contents

• YCMOU Admission: Important Dates
• YCMOU UG Admission
• YCMOU PG Admission
• YCMOU Application Process
• YCMOU Helpline

YCMOU Admission: Important Dates

Students can check all the important dates and events related to YCMOU admission 2024 in the table below:

YCMOU UG Admission 2024

YCMOU UG admission 2024 is offered in multiple disciplines including Arts, Science, Management, Commerce, Education, and more. Interested candidates must comply with YCMOU admission criteria to apply for the UG programs.

Find more relevant details related to YCMOU admission criteria for UG courses in the table below.

YCMOU PG Admission 2024

YCMOU PG admission is provided to candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with 45 to 50% marks. For MBA admission to YCMOU, candidates are required to clear the MBA CET conducted by the university. Alternatively, CAT/MAT/MAH CET scores are also considered for MBA admission. 

To get enrolled in the courses offered by the university, the candidates must fulfil the YCMOU eligibility criteria. Check out the list of PG courses available at YCMOU, together with their fee structure, and admission criteria.

YCMOU Certificate Courses Admission 2024

YCMOU offers admission for certificate courses in various fields, including Human Rights, Counsellor Training, Computer Fundamentals, Office Tools, Computerized Financial Accounting, etc. The duration of the course is 6 months. Check out more details below:

• Total Fee: INR 2,690 to INR 12,610  
• Eligibility Criteria: The candidates are eligible for the Certificate Courses at YCMOU if they have passed the 10+2 level exam.
• Selection Criteria: The candidates are selected for these courses on a merit basis.  

YCMOU Diploma Courses Admission 2024

YCMOU also provides admission to diploma and advanced diploma courses in areas such as Fine Arts, Hospitality Management, Fashion Design, Interior Design, and many others. Find more information below:

• Total Fee: INR 7,948 to INR 42,388
• Eligibility Criteria: 10th or 10+2 level exam, depending on the course opted for.
• Selection Criteria: Merit-basis.  

YCMOU Doctoral Admission 2024

YCMOU admission 2024 is provided for PhD courses in a variety of specialisations wherein candidates can opt for any of the fields based on their area of interest. The fee and YCMOU admission criteria for PhD admission are elucidated below:

• Eligibility Criteria: Master's degree with an aggregate of 55% marks in a relevant field from a recognised university or have an M.Phil in the concerned subject
• Selection Criteria: Valid score in PET or UGC-NET (including JRF /SLET/GATE) 

YCMOU Application Process 2024

Candidates seeking admission to YCMOU can apply online on the university’s website and fill out the YCMOU application form, along with paying the application fee as per the YCMOU fee structure. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University admission is based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the last qualifying examination and for some courses, the scores in the entrance examinations are considered.

Steps to Apply for YCMOU Admission 2024

The required steps for the YCMOU admission process are mentioned below:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the university.
• Step 2: Register yourselves using a valid email ID and password.
• Step 3: Once registered, the candidate must submit all the required details and necessary documents.
• Step 4: Then click on the “Submit” button.
• Step 5: The payment for the application fee can be done via Internet banking or credit/ debit card.

Documents Required for YCMOU Admission

In addition to the YCMOU application form, the following documents is required during admission:

• Passport-size photograph
• Identity proof
• Class 10th Mark Sheet
• Class 12th Mark Sheet
• Birth certificate or documentary proof of birth
• Experience Certificate (If applicable)
• Caste Certificate

YCMOU Selection Process 2024

YCMOU selection criteria are based on both merit and entrance examinations. Moreover, candidates must have valid work experience for some of the courses. More information about the YCMOU course admission process is given below:

• For admission to management programs like MBA, CAT/MAT/MAH CET and MBA CET scores are considered.
• Admission to PhD courses is granted based on valid UGC NET/CSIR NET or GATE Entrance Examination scores.
• For all the other courses, the selection criteria is based on merit. Work experience is also taken into consideration for higher-level courses.
  

YCMOU Entrance Exam 2024

Candidates need to crack certain YCMOU entrance exams for admission to specific courses. Find out more details here:

YCMOU Admission Helpline

For any queries about the YCMOU admission process, candidates must contact the institute's admission helpline. The contact details are mentioned in the table below.