YCMOU Nashik Admission 2026

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Nashik, Maharashtra · YCMOU Nashik · Estd. 1990

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

YCMOU July 2026 cycle registration to open June 2026 at ycmou.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), established on 1 July 1989 (made operational 1990) at Nashik, is the state open university of Maharashtra and one of the largest open universities in India. The university is named in honour of Yashwantrao Chavan — the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the Deputy Prime Minister of India. YCMOU provides Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online education to learners across Maharashtra and beyond.

YCMOU offers UG (BA, BCom, BBA, BCA, BSc), PG (MA, MCom, MSc, MBA, MCA, MSW, MEd, MLib), MPhil, PhD, Certificate and Diploma programmes through ODL and online modes. The university has 8 regional centres and 4,000+ study centres across Maharashtra. UGC-DEB recognised for ODL and online. Special programmes for women, rural and tribal learners.

Admissions are rolling — two intakes annually (January and July cycles). UG admissions on Plus Two pass basis; PG on bachelor degree basis. No entrance for most programmes; merit-based with relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD.

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Application fee: ₹200 (General) / ₹100 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit)

Conducted by YCMOU Nashik

No entrance examination — admissions on rolling basis with two cycles (January and July). UG on Plus Two merit; PG on bachelor degree. ODL + online mode. UGC-DEB recognised.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor degree 40% (35% SC/ST) in relevant stream.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
YCMOU January 2026 Cycle (closed)	31 Jan 2026	—	ycmou.ac.in	Closed
YCMOU July 2026 Cycle Registration	01 Jun 2026	—	ycmou.ac.in	Upcoming
YCMOU July 2026 Last Date	15 Aug 2026	—	ycmou.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Maharashtra state e-scholarship for ODL learners, YCMOU SC/ST/PwBD fee concessions, Central Sector Scholarship via NSP, women-focused scholarships.

Reservations

MH state policy with relaxations for ODL learners; fee waivers for SC/ST/BPL.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University?

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University admits students primarily through Plus Two / UG marks (Merit). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University accept Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) scores?

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) is the primary basis for admission at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.