Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
State open university in Maharashtra, India
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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]
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| 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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Academic schools
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
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
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]
