Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
| Motto | ज्ञानगंगा घरोघरी |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1989 |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Chancellor | Governor of Maharashtra |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Sanjeev Sonawane[1] |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | |
| Website | ycmou |
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Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) is a state,[2] open university, located in Nashik, Maharashtra, India. It was established on July 1, 1989[3] under the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Act, 1989.[4]
Academic schools
[edit]All academic programs and students registration official academic website[5]
- School of Agricultural Science
- School of Architecture, Science and Technology
- School of Commerce and Management
- School of Computer Science
- School of Continuing Education
- School of Education
- School of Health Science
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Multidisciplinary Studies
- School of Vocational Education & Skills Development
- Certification in Foreign Languages
Notable alumni
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Following are the notable alumni of, who is graduated from YCMOU University
- Lalita Babar - Rio2016 Summer Olympic Qualified Athlete
- Basavraj Madhavrao Patil - Member of the 13th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- Eknath Shinde - 10th Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
- Kavita Tungar - Bronze Medalist Athlete in 2010 Commonwealth Games
Key-highlights and facts
[edit]Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) has implemented advanced blockchain technology. Blockchain technology was implemented in 2023 becoming India's first University.[6]
Physics Wallah has partnered with Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) to offer online degree programs, like MBA, MCA, MA English, and BCA. The collaboration aims to expand access to higher education through a Four-Quadrant MOOC model combining self-paced learning, live classes, and assessments. The initiative focuses on creating flexible, digitally inclusive pathways aligned with NEP 2020.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Brief Resume of Vice Chancellor". ycmou.ac.in. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ↑ "Universities in Maharashtra". www.ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ↑ "History of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University". ycmou.ac.in. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ↑ "Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Act, 1989" (PDF). Government of Maharashtra. 2 May 1989. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ↑ "Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University". ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ↑ "YCMOU issues block-chain-based QR code certificates". The Times of India. 26 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ "PhysicsWallah partners with YCMOU to launch online UGC-compliant degree programs". The Hindu. 12 July 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
