Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University- [YCMOU]
Overview Information
About College
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik was established through Act XX of 1989 of the Maharashtra State Legislature coming into effect on July 1, 1989. It is a public university. The University holds membership of Association of Indian Universities, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Asian Association of Open Universities and Commonwealth of Learning. It currently offers several offline programs along with online initiatives.
Facts:
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Founded In |
1989 |
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Formation |
State Legislature of Maharashtra |
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Student Strength |
4,21,000 |
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Affiliation |
University Grants Commission (UGC) |
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Recognition |
Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi |
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Campus Area |
29,767 sq meter |
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Location |
Dnyangangotri, Near Gangapur Dam, Nasik |
Facilities:
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IT Facilities |
The University has an Audio Visual Center (AVC) for creating syllabus based Audio Video based programs equipped with 3CCD telecast quality Cameras, 2 Non – Linear editing systems, Indoor & Outdoor audio recording system |
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Computer Center with 126 PCs, 3 IBM Server, 10 Laptops |
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Library |
A repository of 44825 Printed books |
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Subscription of 106 journals, 2947 CD ROMs, 296 Audio & 277 Video cassettes |
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4500 online journals from International Databases such as EBSCO, DELNET etc |
Events:
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Extracurricular Activities |
Annual Sports Meet |
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‘ASHWAMEDH’ (State level inter university tournament) |
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‘INDRA – DHANUSHYA’ (A inter university youth festival) |
Scholarships:
The University offers scholarship programs for SC/ST students based on their academic performance
College Infrastructure and Facility
Student Discussion
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GANAPANENI KOMALA SAI 2016-08-29 18:15:46
Is the YCMOU student eligible for UPSC examinations?
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AMANDEEP KAUR DHANDA 2016-09-12 03:32:12
Yes, because YCMOU is a recognized university established by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
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ABHISHEK VOGGU 2016-09-03 21:16:46
Is the YCMOU a recognised university?
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ADITYA VIKRAM SINGH 2016-09-17 22:38:12
Yes! The State Government of Maharashtra through Act XX of 1989 established the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU). The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given recognition to the YCMOU under Sec.12-B of the UGC Act, 1956. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has recognized this university as equivalent to all other universities by allowing the YCMOU graduates to appear for the competitive examinations along with students from the conventional stream.
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VIGNESH BASKARAN 2016-09-02 21:24:46
Is the YCMOU a recognised university?
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SHIVENDRA SINGH 2016-09-12 23:39:12
Yes! The State Government of Maharashtra through Act XX of 1989 established the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU). The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given recognition to the YCMOU under Sec.12-B of the UGC Act, 1956. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has recognized this university as equivalent to all other universities by allowing the YCMOU graduates to appear for the competitive examinations along with students from the conventional stream.
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