Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) established in July 1989 by Act XX- (1989) of the Maharashtra State Legislature is the Fifth Open University in India. The YCMOU has been recognized under section 12 (B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The main aim of the YCMOU is to make available to the common man, educational programmes that are of practical use in this day-to-day life and provide better prospects for the future. The University offers several offline programmes and has also embarked on a number of innovative online initiatives.

All the degree and post-graduate degree programmes are duly recognized and approved by the ‘University Grant Commission (UGC)’. Hence, these programmes are equivalent to the respective programmes offered by any other statutory university in India, for the purpose of employment, promotion and further education. In this respect, the status of this university is at par with all other statutory universities of India.

The YCMOU Center at our college was started in the year 2007. As the college is located in the rural area, number of students from the farmers’ community cannot attend the regular classes due to work. For such students, college has started YCMOU centre which is running successfully. This centre offers B. A. and B. Com. courses.

Contact Details:

YCMOU Official Website: https://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/