YASHWANTRAO CHAVAN MAHARASHTRA

OPEN UNIVERSITY, NASHIK

NAAC awarded ‘A’ grade

www.ycmou.ac.in

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

M.A. English (M87)

PROSPECTUS

Academic Session: January - 2025

Production
Prof. Nagarjun Wadekar
Director, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik – 422 222

Production Assistance
Dr. Ankush Kamble
Vishal Boragaonker
Digvijay Bachhav

Program Coordinator, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik – 422 222

©Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik

 First Print: January, 2025
 Publisher: Dilip Bharad, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik – 422 222

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Academic Session - January 2025: Prospectus

Contents

1. About YCMOU
1.1 Objectives of YCMOU
2. About the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
2.1 Objectives of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
2.2 Salient features of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
3. Learning Method / Instructional Design
3.1 Credits
3.2 Learning Materials
4. About the Program
4.1 Program Design
4.2 Program Objectives and Outcomes
5. Program Structure
5.1 First Year Courses (Eligibility Criteria, Duration, Medium, Program Fees)
6. Evaluation Pattern
6.1 First Year Evaluation Pattern (CA, UA)
6.2 Online Submission of Home Assignment
7. Registration Procedure
8. University Programs having Scholarship Schemes
9. Instructions regarding ABC-ID / APAAR-ID and DEB-ID creation
10. Special Instructions / Contact Details
11. Cyber Security Course (Mandatory Audit Course)
12. Regional Centers
13. Appendices
Appendix 1: Candidate/Student Agreement
Appendix 2: Poor Students Assistance Scheme Rules
Appendix 3: University Grants Commission (UGC) Resolution (2004)
Appendix 4: Maharashtra State G.R. on Equivalency and Recognition to Degrees and
Diplomas from Open University
Appendix 5: G.R. on Equivalency of 10th/12th
Appendix 6: DEB Circular on simultaneous admission to more than one programs
Appendix 7: Letter of 12-B Recognition from University Grants Commission (UGC)
Appendix 8: Student Assistance and Welfare Schemes
Appendix 9: Information regarding Cyber Security Course (Mandatory Audit Course)
Appendix 10: UGC letter regarding Cyber Security Course
Appendix 11: Program Schedule

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01. About YCMOU

‘Open University’ is a new concept that has been adopted across the world. Many students drop out
for a variety of reasons. The establishment of open universities aims to offer higher education opportunities
to individuals who lack access to educational facilities due to work or business commitments in rural areas
and aspire to continue their education. England established the world's first Open University in 1969. Since
then, numerous countries, such as China, Japan, Canada, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and
others, have established open universities to provide opportunities for various educational programs to
society's aspirants. The first Open University in India is established in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) in
1982. In 1985, the central government established Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) at the
national level. Subsequently, open universities have been functioning in the states of Maharashtra,
Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu,
Chhattisgarh, Assam, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Punjab and Kerala.
Maharashtra has a tradition of social reformers who brought social and educational changes.
Mahatma Jotiba Phule, Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
Punjabrao Deshmukh, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, and Swami Ramanand Teerth have made invaluable
contributions to education. The Government of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Act No. 20/1989
established ‘Open University’ on 1st July 1989 with the aim of carrying forward their legacy and bringing
higher education to the villages, similar to other universities in Maharashtra. The university bears the name
of Yashwantrao Chavan, who is considered the father of modern Maharashtra. ‘Yashwantrao Chavan
Maharashtra Open University’ is India's fifth and Maharashtra's first Open University. The university is
headquartered in Nashik and covers the entire state of Maharashtra. The university connects more than
2400 Study Center / Learner Support Centers (LSC) across Maharashtra through its 8 regional centers.
Section 12 (b) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act recognizes Yashwantrao Chavan
Maharashtra Open University. Accordingly, the Maharashtra State Legislature and the University Grants
Commission have granted permission to the university to conduct certificate, diploma, degree, post-
graduate, and research courses. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University is a member of many
reputed national and international educational institutions. The Commonwealth of Learning has twice
awarded the university with the International Quality Award for Best Institution. The university recently
received an ‘A’ grade from NAAC.
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University is at par with all recognized universities in the
country. The degrees from this university are equivalent to those from other universities, making them
suitable for employment, promotion, and further education in all government, semi-government, and
private institutions, as well as various boards recognized by the Government of Maharashtra. The
Maharashtra State Public Service Commission has already declared the students of Yashwantrao Chavan
Maharashtra Open University are eligible for their examinations. Until now, many students of the
university have passed various competitive examinations of the Central and State Public Service
Commission.
The mission of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University is to provide a variety of
courses in sync with our developmental needs and plans for the nation and state. Open education focuses
on developing curricula that provide intellectual support to society as it adapts to changing technologies
and lifestyles. The university contributes to the development of a learning society by implementing the
concepts of ‘Education for Life’, ‘Education at Work,’ and ‘Skill-Based Education that Supports
Employment’.
The Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University’s motto is ‘Dnyanganga Gharo Ghari!’
and it is striving to become ‘Lok Vidyapeeth’. The aim of the university is to provide quality education to
all sections of society. The university is making efforts to introduce its various courses to the general public
in rural, urban, and tribal areas through its headquarters, regional Centers, district Centers, study centers /
LSC and workplaces. The university adheres to the educational philosophy of Yashwantrao Chavan, which
advocates for the status of folklore as a knowledge language by providing education in the mother tongue.
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1.1 Objectives of YCMOU

1. The mission of the University is to provide opportunities for general degree education, vocational,
technical and other education-training to the working class, housewives and other adults in urban,
rural and backward areas, while keeping their needs in mind, with the goal of reaching the
unreached. The university's aim is to serve as a channel for bridging the intellectual differences
among various societal strata.
2. We aim to create an open education system that is both flexible and entrepreneurial, enabling
everyone to learn without any limitations on age, duration or accessibility.
3. The goal is to educate exempted persons who have not completed their traditional university
education through the credit transfer system and further education at the Open University, taking
into account the value of the educational part they have completed.
4. Our mission is to deliver high-quality education that fosters the development of diverse art and
skills through non-formal and continuing education, as well as educational extension services. We
aim to train adults in new technologies, enabling them to adapt to evolving technologies. We also
develop diverse curricula that protect and promote the art traditions, cultural accumulation, and
social awakening heritage of India and Maharashtra, thereby promoting national integration and
individuality.
5. We aim to encourage the financial involvement of private and social organizations by focusing on
achieving self-reliance in our administrative expenses instead of solely relying on government
grants. Additionally, we aim to create operating systems that are both cost-effective and high-
quality, utilizing modern computer equipment efficiently.

02. About the School

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences covers studies ranging from arts, literature, and its
creative dimensions; studies of structures, philosophies and historical-traditions of various institutions from
the ‘family’ to the ‘State’. The aim of this School is to provide intellectual preparation to meet the global
challenges of the 21st century and to develop educational resources for a learning society. The courses in
this faculty emphasize individual development, aid in their overall growth, and guide them towards
progress.

2.1 Objectives of the School

The objectives of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences are as follows:
1. Develop student-centric curriculum.
2. Adopt flexible teaching and learning methods in accordance with the open education system.
3. The goal is to provide education to the marginalized sections of society who have not yet availed
themselves of it.
4. Encourage students to study humanities and social sciences.
5. Creating a knowledge-based society.
6. The goal is to reach out to the masses through distance education and become a ‘mass versity’.

2.2 The salient features of the School

1. The world’s diverse civilizations, the evolution of the nation-state, and the history of tradition are
among the topics covered. Education encompasses certificates, diplomas, degrees, master's
degrees, and PhDs.
2. Global welfare organizations like environmental protection movements, the Human Development
Index, and sustainable development goals all incorporate the values of freedom, equality, fraternity,
and human rights.

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 3. The syllabus incorporates themes such as women's empowerment, the struggle for identity among
the underprivileged, and a model of unity rooted in the diversity of languages, religions, and
regions.
4. Courses cover a wide range of topics such as globalization and local development.
5. There are specialized courses focused on library and information science, journalism and mass
communication, Gandhian philosophy, human rights, and consumer protection.
6. This is a practical course that integrates both theory and practice.
7. Non-traditional courses that promote individual creativity and imagination are available.
8. Courses that develop complementary skills for personality development and professional success
are available.
9. Learning innovative skills for self-study.
10. The foundational course places emphasis on explaining various concepts.
11. Students can access self-study books, tutorials, fieldwork, project studies, and guidance services
through web media and academic support.
12. You can select options based on your educational program.

03. Learning Method / Instructional Design

The Open University has developed a separate study method for students who cannot go to college
every day and do not have enough time to study. It includes the following elements: The program offers
self-study-based textbooks, expert faculty guidance in communication, assessment within the study period,
and the opportunity for demonstration when necessary.
In the study method, students receive not only the course details but also a set of study books. The
admission fee includes selected study books that the student can retain. The soft copy of the study material
is available on the university's website, www.ycmou.ac.in or https://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/. Students
should use the self-study books, which have a unique writing style from other traditional study books.
These books break down the topics into manageable chunks, enabling comprehension in a single reading.
For instance, these books arrange topics using graphs, pictures, and examples. These books aim to simplify
the learning process for students. Each page of the book reserves large margins on both sides. In the blank
space, the student can write down the important points and note down the doubts that the learner faces.
These notes aid learners in reviewing the subject matter. Additionally, the lesson includes some questions;
if the student answers these after reading the relevant section, he can assess his own understanding of that
section. If the student is unable to answer certain questions, he must reread the passage to get the answers.
If you are still unable to find answers to certain questions, you can write them down and seek them
answered by speaking with a counsellor at the Study Centre / Learner support Centre’s counselling session.
Students can choose their nearest Study Centre / Learner support Centre. The Study Centre /
Learner Support Centre offer counselling for each course generally during weekends. Experts in the subject
will guide in counselling sessions. Such guidance is not limited to lecture method. Students should attend
counselling sessions to receive answers to their queries and doubts from the counsellor, participate in
discussions and symposiums on challenging topics, and learn about their progress in internal assessments.
Students should make maximum use of all the above learning facilities and prepare their own study
method. Students should make sure to plan their study time accordingly. A successful course of study is not
just the study of the text but a clear understanding of the subject and its use in daily life. Therefore, we
expect students to study focussing on practical and practice.

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3.1 Credits
In Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode, the study hours is measured in terms of ‘Credits’. All
the courses offered by YCMOU carry a certain value in terms of credit-points. A credit point is a way of
expressing the learning hours required to study certain unit, in a book or a course. Typically, one credit
point is considered equivalent to about 30-35 learning hours. These learning hours could mean the time
spent in reading, note taking, listening to lectures, mulling over various aspects of the course, participating
in discussions on the topic, listening to audios, podcasts, viewing especially prepared videos, surfing
relevant web content etc. The Master of Arts (M. A.) in English (M87) requires that you ‘collect’ a credit of
64 credit points in order to be considered eligible for the degree.

3.2 Study Material

Self-learning material of M. A. in English program is developed by renowned experts in the fields
and professionals. Students should study the books available in PDF format at
http://www.ycmou.digitaluniversity.acand www.ycmou.ac.in until they receive printed copies of the same
from the university at the Study Centre / Learner Support Centre.

 Audio-Visual Programs
Several specially prepared audio-video programmes on various topics relating to the courses on
offer are made available on university website https://avc.ycmou.ac.in/self_learning_material/video. The
students may also take benefit of various open educational resources, video programmes relating to
language and literature that are available on authentic web sources, and also that are telecast on
educational channels.

04. About the Program

To offer further opportunities for higher education to students who have completed their degree
programs, the faculty has developed various postgraduate degree courses. English is a global language
which is widely used in every walk of human life. It opens the window of knowledge for every learner in
this era of globalization. A person possessing effective communication skills have more career
opportunities than others. The importance of the English language is wider in education. Determining the
needs of the society, a postgraduate degree program in English has been introduced.
The foreign languages provide all the cross cultural nuances to students on the threshold of
geographical and professional mobility. In order to redefine the role of second language in the curriculum
of Higher Education, the program moved from just the study of ‘second language’ to the study of language,
literature and culture. The Program aspires to create a nuanced understanding of canonical and non-
canonical literary and cultural texts, their social milieu for an engaged and enduring understanding of life.

4.1 Program Design

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in English (M87) is constituted of 08 courses of total 64 credits. All
these 08 courses are compulsory. There are 04 theory courses of 08 credits each in every year. This
programme follows annual pattern of examination.

Year Courses Credit Points

First 04 32
Second 04 32
Total 08 64

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4.2 Program Objectives and Program Outcomes

 Program Objectives
 To impart the concise knowledge of English literature, critical theory and its significant
concepts and terms.
 To inculcate the knowledge of English language through various branches of Linguistics.
 To introduce the prominent British and American Novelists.
 To make familiar with a new emerging literature in English such as Partition, Diaspora,
Dalit and postcolonial literatures.
 To explicate the major critical thoughts, philosophical foundations of theory, cultural
studies, key thoughts in western critical cannon, function of criticism, Indian aesthetic
critical tradition, and objections.
 To introduce the concept of Indian Literature in English Translation from various other
Indian languages.

 Program Outcomes
After successful completion of this program, the learners would able to ...

 Demonstrate a systematic understanding of English literature, New English literature, American

English literature, Indian English literature and Contemporary Studies in English language
(Linguistics) etc.
 Improve communication skills involving the ability to comprehend, read texts and write research
papers analytically.
 Explain the basic genres of English literature such as Poetry, Fiction, Novella, Drama, Short stories
and literary concepts etc.
 Show the general understanding of the history of English literature as well as the global events and
new developments that reflect in it.
 Apply relevant problem-solving skills and global aptitudes to address and respond to the aesthetic,
literary and social issues of gender, class, caste and region through interdisciplinary approaches.
 Improve logical skills to understand any issues, examine and construct coherent arguments using
literary knowledge, ideas and theories.
 Demonstrate soft skills in the realm of interpersonal relations, such as the ability to work both
independently as well as collaboratively in multi-cultural groups.

05. Program Structure

5.1 First Year – M. A. English

5.1.1 Eligibility Criterion

Fulfilling the following eligibility criterion is essential for enrolling into the First Year of M.A. English
Program.
 Successful completion of any bachelor degree from any recognized university.

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5.2.2 Duration: 02 Years

As per UGC Notification of Specification of Degrees, 2014 and UGC (ODL Programmes & OL
Programmes) Regulations, 2020, although the duration M. A. English is of 02 years, it is allowed to complete it
within 4 years of registration. As per above mentioned UGC rules, no re-registration is allowed for this
program after the registration period of 4 years is over. All such students need to take admission again
to the respective programs afresh.

5.1.3 Medium of Instruction: English

5.1.4 Program Fee (M. A. – English: First Year)

Sr. No. Particulars Fee (in Rupees)

1. Tuition Fee 3,298.00

2. Learner Support Center (LSC) Fee 2,000.00

3. Examination Fee 800.00

4. Registration Fee 200.00

5. Eligibility Fee 100.00

6. E-Services Fee 60.00

7. Prospectus Fee 50.00

8. Student Welfare (DSW) Fee 50.00

9. Sport Fee 50.00

10. Hon. Chancellor Office Program Fee 38.00

11. Student Insurance Fee 20.00

12. Identity Card Fee 10.00

13. Library Fee 10.00

14. Samvad Patrika Fee 10.00

15. National Service Scheme (NSS) Fee 10.00

16. Disaster Management Fee 10.00

6,716.00
Total Fee Rupees Six Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Only

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  Instructions regarding Program Fee
It is mandatory for the applicant to pay the admission fee of the course for which he is
taking admission as mentioned in the prospectus. This fee includes the fee of the study Centre/
Learner support Centre. Therefore, there is no need to pay any separate/additional fee at the study
Centre/ Learner support Centre. The fee should be paid through Credit / Debit Card / Net Banking /
UPI. As per the instructions regarding fee payment, the fee has to be paid through the above online
payment gateway from the link given after the admission application. Fees paid on any link other
than the given link will not be accepted. Applicants will be fully responsible for this. Confirm your
login by following the online login process and wait for the message of your login to the given
mobile number as well the permanent registration number that will be sent after your admission.
You should always keep in touch with the Study Centre / Learner support Centre you have chosen
regarding whether your admission has been confirmed or not.

5.1.5 M. A. English First Year Course Structure

The following table provides the structure, titles, and codes of the first-year compulsory
courses in the M.A. English program.

Sr. Course Name of the Course Nature Credit Marks Total

No. Code Points CA UA Marks
1. ENG514 English Literature From 1550 to Theory 08 30 70 100
1798
2. ENG515 English Literature From 1798 to the Theory 08 30 70 100
Present
3. ENG516 Contemporary Studies in English Theory 08 30 70 100
Language
4. ENG517 Literary Criticism and Theory Theory 08 30 70 100
Total 32 120 280 400

06. Evaluation Pattern

The students would be evaluated for four courses of 100 marks each in every academic year. This
evaluation would be at two levels – Continuous Assessment (CA)/ Home Assignment and University
Assessment (UA). In this assessment, 70:30 ratio would be followed – 70 marks for UA and 30 marks for
CA.

6.1 First Year Evaluation Pattern

6.1.1 Continuous Assessment (CA) / Home Assignment

Periodic and timely feedback pertaining to your performance given by the experts may
motivate you in various ways. It may lead you to put in additional efforts in your study that may help
you gain self-confidence in undertaking more difficult learning tasks subsequently. The Continuous
Assessment would be consisting of home assignments for 30 marks in each course. The questions of
home assignments will be made available on university websites www.ycmou.ac.in and
http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac You are expected to score at least 40% of marks in each of these
works. Please follow the detailed instructions regarding online uploading and submission of
home assignments given in 6.2.

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 The university has made available bar-coded pages on the portal to write the answers to the
Home Assignment questions. Take a printout of these pages and write the answers to the home
assignment questions in your own handwriting on them. Then scan and upload them as .pdf files on
the portal.
The marks obtained out of 30 in Continuous Assessment (CA) would be shown separately in
the statement of marks for each course of four credits. Home Assignments (CA) will carry 30% of
weightage. It is essential to obtain at least 40% (12) marks to pass in the Continuous Assessment
(CA) for each course.

 Format of Home Assignment for Continuous Evaluation (CA)

Questions for 30 Marks

Q. No. Question Types No. of Marks Total Marks

Questions
1. Long Answer Questions 01 10 Marks Each 10

2. Short Answer Questions 02 05 Marks Each 10

3. Objective Questions 10 01 Marks Each 10

Total Marks 30

6.1.2 University Assessment (UA) / End Examination

Evaluation conducted at the end of the learning period is done through a written
examination. The university will conduct end examination as per the schedule declared in advance.
For the first year, in the University Assessment (UA), there would be four question papers of 70
marks each for four courses having duration of three hours. It is essential to obtain at least 40%
(28) marks to pass in the University Assessment (UA) for each course. Thus, the students will have
to score minimum 40% marks (out of 100) in both the Continuous Assessment (CA) and
University Assessment (UA) in each course. The marks obtained in the Continuous Assessment
(CA) component would be shown separately in the marksheet. However, the same would be
combined with the marks obtained in the University Assessment (UA) to calculate the percentage
of marks.

 Format of End Examination Question Paper for University Assessment (UA)

Questions for 70 Marks

Q. Question Types No. of Options Marks Total

No. Questions Marks
1. Long Answer Questions 03 01 10 Marks Each 30

2. Short Answer Questions 05 01 05 Marks Each 25

3. Very Short Answer 05 01 03 Marks Each 15

Questions
Total Marks 70

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6.2 Online Submission of Home Assignment

 Instructions for students

For continuous assessment (CA), it is necessary for students to upload their handwritten
home assignment on the university portal. When uploading the Home Assignment, adhere to
the following instructions.

1. You should carefully read the student user guide available on the portal,
https://asm.ycmou.org.in/, for the home assignment. Register using your 16-digit Permanent
Registration Number (PRN).
2. After successfully registering (logging in) on the portal, you will see complete information
about the courses related to you. Blank pages with barcodes are given on the same page
(screen) for writing Home Assignment. Take a printout of these pages as required and write
answers to the Home Assignment questions in your own handwriting on them.
3. The questions for home assignments would be uploaded at the Examination Division page on
the university website https://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=1160. The student
must download the home assignment questions from university website.
4. Write at least 100 to 120 words for each Home Assignment question. All answers should be
concise and direct. Home Assignment questions should be solved sequentially. Write the
answers to each question on a separate page. If the answer to the question does not fit on one
page, write K.M.P. / P.T.O. at the end, and also write the question number on the next page
(e.g., Q-1 Continued…) and write the rest of the answer.
5. Students should submit home assignment of 30 marks per course having 6 Questions of 5
marks each. Thus, in first year, for 4 courses 4 home assignments would have to be submitted.
6. Create a PDF file for each course's Home Assignment, following the page numbers in
sequence. Your PDF file should be clearly scanned and readable. Ensure that there are no
overwritten, crooked, slanted, or folded pages during the scanning process. The size of each
page should be at least 3MB, and the total file size should not exceed 20MB.
7. Student must submit legibly handwritten home assignments (hard copies) to the Learning
Support Centre (LSC) for assessment as per the schedule supplied by the Examination
Division.
8. Visit the portal https://asm.ycmou.org.in/ to upload Home Assignments, which the Study
Centre / Learner support Centre will then check. The coordinators at the Study Centre / Learner
support Centre must approve and grade the home assignment after the initial check.
9. If the uploaded pages cannot be read, if they are not uploaded in accordance with the subject, if
the scanned pages are crooked, slanted, or bent, or if they are blank, such Home Assignment
will not be evaluated and will be rejected. Students will be able to view information about
Home Assignment rejections in their profile.
10. Students should follow the university updates on the examination division’s webpage regularly
and be in touch with the Study Center; and submit assignments within the stipulated time.
11. Students are allowed to submit home assignments in hard copies at the Study Center / LSC
only once in an academic year, within the stipulated time period announced by the university
and the Learning Support Centre on the university website or through other modes of
communication.
12. The student who fails to submit home assignments within the stipulated time would not to be
allowed to re-submit the same after the commencement of the End Examination and he/she
would be marked ABSENT (Ab), and the same would be displayed in his/her marksheet.
13. If the student fails to submit the assignment during that academic year, he/she will not be
allowed to submit assignments thereafter and will have to pass that course by obtaining 40%
marks in the End Examination alone.

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 14. Important Note: Please use the pages available in your own login to complete your Home
Assignments. Using pages from someone else's login or any other pages for writing your Home
Assignments will result in rejection of the same, as your login pages bear your profile specific
barcode.
15. Home Assignments will be accepted only once a year. If a student fails to submit Home
Assignments for any reason or fails in the same, s/he may re-submit the same for the current
academic year after paying the prescribed examination fee.

 Instructions for Study Centre / Learner Support Centres

1. The Study Centers / Learner Support Centers should visit the https://asim.ycmou.org.in/ portal
and register. Once the coordinators have registered, they should input their information into
their centre’s login, revealing the total number of students who have submitted their home
assignments. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure the uploading of student home assignments,
guarantee their timely upload, and provide the students with the necessary guidance and
support.
2. Study Centers / Learner Support Centers should promptly verify the home assignment they
have received through their login. The coordinators should take follow-up regarding
incomplete home assignments, improperly uploaded home assignments. Study Centers /
Learner Support Centers must complete the evaluation and inspection process within the
stipulated time period specified by the university.
3. If students or study centers/Learner Support Centers encounter any technical issues, they can
contact at 8055253072 or email to oasishelpdesk22@gmail.com for further information.

07. Registration Procedure

1. As per the policy decision of the university, all the admission process will be online. At the
outset, you should first visit the university website https://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac.
2. Visit university website https://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac and go to Admission tab and click
on Academic Session – January 2025 Prospectus. Prospectus of various programs of the
university are available there. Download the prospectus of the program you wish to take
admission. Read information regarding Program Design (eligibility, fees, course structure etc.)
and print out necessary pages for your reference.
3. During the online admission process through university admission portal, list of concerned
Study Centers/ LSC of respective programs will be displayed. Choose your preferred Study
Center / LSC and note down its address and code.
4. Before you start the online application process, keep scanned copies of all the required
documents as mentioned in the prospectus, scanned images of your passport size photograph
and signature in JPG/JPEG/PNG format ready to upload on the website. Each file should not
be more than 10MB in size.
5. Read all the information given on Online Admission on university website in the table
Presentations > User Guide Presentation > Students.
6. If you are a new candidate you would have to first ‘Register’ by clicking on the option. Once
you click on the ‘Register’ option, you would be taken to a new page. There you have to enter
your name, mobile number and email ID. Once you submit these details, your Profile is
created, and you would receive a (system generated) ‘Username’ and an OTP based
‘Password’ through Short Message Service (SMS) and email on the permanent mobile number
and email ID provided by you. Using this OTP based password, create a new password for

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 yourself. Then you would be directed to the Students Profile Page. If you do not have an email
ID, you can create one for free on Google, Yahoo Mail, Outlook etc. service providers.
7. If you are an old student, you would have 16-digit Permanent Register Number (PRN). Enter
that 16-digit PRN on the online admission webpage and continue the application process using
previously used password. In case password is not available or forgotten, you can reset the
password clicking on ‘Forgot Password’, provide all the information and complete the
admission process.
8. Fill all the relevant details asked during online admission. Upload necessary scanned copies of
documents, photo and signature required for eligibility. Do not upload incomplete, wrong,
unclear or blurred documents.
9. It is mandatory to pay the Program Admission Fee as mentioned in the prospectus. Pay the
fees using links of online payment getways given in the online admission form through Credit
Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI etc. It the sole responsibility of the student to pay fees
using links given in the admission form only.
10. You will get email/ SMS regarding Admission Confirmation and other information. Save
these emails / SMS safely for future reference.
11. You can check the status of your admission using your User ID and Password. You can see the
status remark as Approved / Rejected (as the case may be) in your profile. Check the status of
your application regularly.
12. University does not send any email / SMS regarding cancellation of admission of incomplete
documents. There will be no refund given in case of mistaken admission or non-eligibility.
13. Students cannot modify the information in the admission form until the successful completion
of the program.
14. To confirm your admission, submit print out of online admission form and documents
regarding eligibility.
15. For reserved category students, information regarding Scholarship Schemes is available on
the university website. Complete all the necessary steps regarding online admission and online
application form submission through MahaDBT portal.
16. Online ID card can be download and printed by study center (LSC) or student.
17. Students will abide by all the rules, terms and conditions, clauses given under student
agreement and instructions given by the university from time to time.
18. As per the University Grants Commission’s guidelines, applicable processing fees will be
charged from program fees when student cancels their admission for any reason whatsoever.
19. Student Insurance Schemes has been implemented by the university. For any claim under this,
please write to Student Welfare and Extension center. Any time-to-time changes in this are
applicable on the respective entities.

08. Applicable Programs for Scholarship Schemes

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University is providing the government scholarship

schemes (Post Matric Scholarship Schemes) for the students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC),
Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Vimukt Jati / Nomadic Tribes (VJ/NT), Special
Backward Classes (SBC) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). The scholarship notification is made
available on the university website. Students should read carefully the notification of scholarship before
filling the admission form and select the appropriate scholarship option. Students enrolling into following
programs of the university should complete the online application process related to the scholarship
application from the MahaDBT website within the stipulated time. The list of programs for which the
scholarship scheme is applicable is given below.

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 Sr. No. Applicable Programs for Scholarship Schemes Program Duration

1. B. A. Marathi and Urdu Medium 3 Years

2. B. A. Journalism and Mass Communication 3 Years

3. M. A. Marathi 2 Years

4. M. A. Hindi 2 Years

5. M. A. Urdu 2 Years

6. M. A. History 2 Years

7. M. A. Economics 2 Years

8. M. A. Public Administration 2 Years

9. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B. Lib. & I.Sc.) 1 Year

10. Master of Library and Information Science (M. Lib. & I.Sc.) 1 Year

09. Instructions regarding ABC-ID / APAAR-ID and DEB-ID creation

As per the National Education Policy, 2020, it is mandatory for students to create an Academic
Bank of Credits (ABC-ID)/Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR)-ID at the time of
admission to the course. ABC-ID is now APAAR-ID, and you will have to fill in the information of
certificates, diplomas, and degrees obtained earlier on DigiLocker (ABC-NAD). Without doing this, credit
transfers for other courses will not be possible. To create an ABC-ID/APAAR-ID, register on the portal
https://www.abc.gov.in or https://apaar.education.gov.in/ or visit the university website www.ycmou.ac.in.
Click on the Student Zone link on the university website. Select Academic Bank of Credits from the list,
view the presentation on creating ABC-ID/APAAR-ID, and take the necessary actions. Students in the
open education system are required to create DEB-ID along with APAAR-ID. You can generate DEB-ID
from the link https://deb.ugc.ac.in/StudentDEBId.

10. Special Instructions / Contact Details

A. Instructions related to filling in the Registration Form

1. Read the Prospectus thoroughly before you fill the Online Application Form.
2. Read the ‘Candidate/Student’s Agreement’ carefully before clicking on “Agree” Option while
applying online.
3. Fill in the information in the application form complete in all respects. The mobile number, email
ID and communication address will have to be complete with pin code number so that you do not
miss out on any communication from the university.
4. It is necessary to fill the admission form by yourself and upload photo and signature. Read the
information given on the university website (1. Website – Presentation 2. Registration Page Link)
5. Do not forget to attach self-attested photocopies of the marksheet and certificates, clearly showing
the Date of Birth (DoB).
6. Do not pay any additional fees at the LSC. The university will not be responsible for any extra
payment made at the LSC.

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7. As per the student agreement “Agreed” at the time of online application, the student agrees that it is
in the best of his interest to personally check the university website regularly for updates and keep
in touch with the LSC for any communication from the university regarding the programme.
8. The end examination is conducted as per the schedule decided by the university and no request for
the change in the same will be entertained.
9. The student shall download the ‘Hall Ticket’ from the webpage of examination division on the
university website, and collect the ‘Marksheet’ from the Learning Support Centre (LSC).
10. If the number of students at a particular Learning Support Centre is less than 20, the registered
students of such Learning Support Centre will be transferred to the nearest LSC.

B. Instructions related to the Learning Support Centre (LSC)

1. The LSC will frequently check for pending approvals in their Login IDs, the LSC Coordinator will
verify the students’ documents and scholarship claims, and if needed, guide for compliance, and
‘approve’ the same at the earliest.
2. The LSC must ensure that the admissions approved by them are finally confirmed by the
university. If applications are pending for confirmation grievance with details must be placed
before the registration section of the university.
3. The LSC must maintain the permanent record of distribution books (in separate register), and make
the same available to the university authorities whenever demanded.
4. The LSC must collect the home assignments, assess the same and upload the marks on the
university portal as per the given schedule by the examination department.
5. Important: Degree certificate will be given as per the name during admission in the first year. If
you wish to apply with changed name (different from mentioned on the certificates attached),a
copy of Gazette showing ‘Name Change’ must be attached with printout of the application form.

C. University Headquarters
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
Dnyangangotri, Near Gangapur Dam, Govardhan, Nashik - 422 222
Phone Numbers: (0253) 2231714, 2231715, 2230227

 Office Hours of University and Regional Centers

 Morning 10:00 am to Evening 05:45 pm (lunch break 1:30pm to 2.00 pm)
 Above offices will be closed on all Sundays, first and third Saturday of each month and on
government holidays.

 Contacts for Specific Difficulties

1. Problems with information booklet, admission form, study centre/ Learner support centre
 Director, Student Services Division, Nashik
 Head of Registration, Registration Department, Nashik
 Regional Director, Concerned Regional Center

2. Problems with curriculum (subjects)

 Director, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Tel. (0253) 2231475 E-mail: dir_shu@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

3. Registration, Registration Number, Change of Address, Change of Center

 Head of Registration, Registration Room, Nashik
Tel. (0253) 2230580 E-mail: nondani@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

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 4. Examination, Examination Application, Seat Number, Result, Degree Certificate etc.
 Controller of Examinations, Examination Department
Tel (0253) 2230716 E-mail: coe@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

5. Study Material, Books etc.

 Store Manager, Store and Outward Department
Tel (0253) 2230107 E-mail: ycmoustore@gmail.com
6. Scholarship
 Scholarship Room, Y. C. M. Open University, Nashik
Tel (0253) 2230050 E-mail: scholarship@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

7. Concerned Regional Center

 Important Instructions:
 Self-learning material of M. A. English program is developed by renowned experts in the
fields and professionals. Students should study the books available in PDF format at
http://www.ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac and www.ycmou.ac.in until they receive printed
copies of the same from the university at the Study Centre / Learner Support Centre.
 In case of less than 20 admissions to any Program (from entire State of Maharashtra), the
university will have right to put the program on hold in the current academic year. In such
case, total fees paid by the learner towards the Program fees will be refunded.

11. Cyber Security Course (Mandatory Audit Course)

As per the directions of the University Grants Commission, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra
Open University has implemented a cyber security course for students admitted to undergraduate and
postgraduate degree programs from the academic year 2024-25. The student must complete this non-credit
audit course online within 02 years of their admission to a postgraduate degree program. Only after passing
the cyber security course will the students get their postgraduate degree certificate.

The attached Appendix 9 provides detailed information in this regard.

For more information, contact:

 Hon. Director, Faculty of Computer Science, Y. C. M. Open University, Nashik

Tel. (0253) 2230717 Email: scmcs@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

 Hon. Director, Faculty of Online Education, Y. C. M. Open University, Nashik

Tel. (0253) 2230191 Email: dir_sol@ycmou.ac.in

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12. Regional Centers

1. Amravati
YCMOU Amravati Regional Center, Walgaon Road, Post V.M.V., Amravati – 444 604
Phone: (0721) 2531445, 9595197099
Email ID: rd_amravati@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

2. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)

YCMOU C. Sambhaji Nagar Regional Center, Survey No. 41, East of the Military boy's Hostel,
Nandanvan Colony, Cantt. Post. Office, Chhavani, C. Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) – 431 002
Phone: 0240-2371066, 2371077, 9922942177
Email ID: rd_aurangabad@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

3. Kolhapur
YCMOU Kolhapur Regional Center,
Near Shivaji University Post Office, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur – 416 004.
Phone: 0231 – 2607022, 2607023, 9423979645, 9423979750, 9404961496
Email ID: rd_kolhapur@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

4. Mumbai
YCMOU Mumbai Regional Center,
C/o Jagannath Shankarsheth Municipal School Building, 2nd floor, Nana Chowk, Grant Road
(West), Mumbai – 400 007
Phone: 022-23874180/23874183, 9922379319, 9869195695
Email ID: rd_mumbai@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

5. Nagpur
YCMOU Nagpur Regional Center,
Raobahadur D., Lakshminarayan Bungalow, University Sports Complex, Law College Campus,
Ravinagar Chowk, Nagpur - 440 001
Phone: (0712) 2553724, (0712) 2553725, 9403774607, 9403774627
E-mail: rd_nagpur@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

6. Nanded
YCMOU Nanded Regional Center,
Swami Ramanand Tirth Marathwada University Campus, Near Sports Building, Nanakwadi
Kaman, Zari Road, Vishnupuri, Nanded – 421 606
Phone: 9689174878, 9422247296
Email ID: rd_nanded@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

7. Nashik
YCMOU Nashik Regional Center,
2nd Floor, Old Nashik Municipal Corporation Building, New Pandit Colony, Nashik – 422 002.
Phone: 0253 – 2317063, 9403774706
Email ID: rd_nashik@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

8. Pune
YCMOU Pune Regional Center,
654, 2nd Floor, Shahir Annabhau Sathe School Building, Municipal Boys’ School No. 5, Sadashiv
Peth, Kumthekar Marg, Pune – 411 030.
Phone: 020 – 24457914, 24491107, 8329256736 Email ID: rd_pune@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
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13. Appendices

Appendix 01: Candidate/ Student Agreement at the time of Admission

This is an agreement between the student or candidate and the YCMOU which is entered into by
virtue of the candidate for admission clicking on “ACCEPT” button on the online admission portal at the
time of admission to a program using online admission process.
In this agreement the term “candidate” is used to mean the person who proposes to take admission
to a program in YCMOU and the term “student” is used to mean a person who has been admitted to a
program of the YCMOU after fulfilling all the conditions thereof.

The candidate undertakes that -

1. He has gone through the prospectus and the on-screen narrations or directions and has sincerely
responded to the on-screen directions.
2. He has ensured that he is eligible to the program to which he proposes to take admission and that if
it is found otherwise, (that is, if he is found not to be fulfilling the conditions of the eligibility at
any time as per the rules mentioned in the prospectus or the online narrations) his admission will be
summarily cancelled and the fees paid to the university will not be refunded in part or in full.
3. The information about the medium/mode of delivery of the Study Material (for example printed
books, e-books, mobile app, audio/video material available on internet or through CD/DVD, etc.)
has been duly studied by him in the relevant pages of the prospectus and he has no objection to the
said mode of delivery. He shall not make any demands on the methods or medium of delivery other
than that mentioned in the prospectus.
4. He shall make any representations to the YCMOU by logging on as a student in respect of any
activities of grievances within a period of thirty days from the date of cause of the grievances or by
an email to the university at the designated e-mail address.
5. He understands that the University reserves right to make changes in the rules or syllabi or learning
material or any other policy matter as a matter of urgency and that such changes in the rules,
syllabi or policy matters shall be binding and applicable on him and that he shall not make
objections to such changes.
6. He shall not change his mobile number as registered with the University during the time of
admission to the program. However, if that number has been changed for some genuine reasonhe
may get that updated in his university profile by paying the applicable charges.
7. He understands that the University shall levy charges on changes in profiles of the student,
including the photograph, mobile number, date of birth, etc.
8. He understands that in case the University does not receive the fees from the Government (in case
of Scholarship or Free-ship candidates), the student may be barred from taking examinations and
his results shall not be declared till such time that the fees have been received.
9. He understands that any incorrect or incomplete information given by him is liable to cancellation
of his admission or withdrawal of degree or diploma awarded to him as and when the university
gets to know of such supply of incomplete or incorrect information.
10. He shall visit the University’s website regularly (ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac and ycmou.ac.in) and
undertake necessary steps for academic and administrative purposes as expected from him
including downloading of the examination hall ticket and printing the same.
11. He shall undertake the studies of the academic program with necessary industry, discipline and
honesty and conduct himself with due dignity and shall do nothing which is unbecoming of a
student of the YCMOU.

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 Excel Sheet Hard
Copy/ Soft Copy

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Appendix 03: University Grants Commission (UGC) Resolution (2004)

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Appendix 04: Maharashtra State GR on Equivalency and Recognition to
Degrees and Diplomas from Open University

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Appendix 05: Government Resolution (GR) on Equivalency of 10th/12 th

National Institution of Open

Schooling, New Delhi

National Institution of Open Schooling,

New Delhi

Secondary School Examination Certificate

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Appendix 06: DEB Circular on simultaneous admission to more than one programs

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Appendix 07: Letter of Recognition from University Grants Commission (UGC)

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Appendix 08. Student Assistance and Welfare Schemes

1. Student AID
YCMOU offers financial aid for students from low-income strata on merit basis. YCMOU has
made a pooled annual provision of Rs. 15 lakhs for this purpose. YCMOU offers a 50% fee waiver
in various programmes for students in low-income sections of the society. Students need to apply
in specified format with suitable documents for eligibility.

2. Student Welfare Schemes

University organise sports and youth festivals every year for overall personality
development of students. University students also participate in inter-university
competitions.

3. Sports Events
Annual events are organized to offer sports-opportunities for students at regional and university
levels. This will enable them to qualify for sports events at intervarsity Ashwamedha (Intervarsity
event started by Hon’ble Chancellor), State and National levels including AIU events.

4. Youth Festival
Annual youth festivals are held for performing arts at regional and university level. The events
include elocution, ekankika (one-act-play), music and dance. This qualifies them for participation
in Indradhanushya — intervarsity event started by Hon’ble Chancellor, and also national level
events including the AIU events.

5. Avishkar
To promote research activity in the student community, Avishkar — an intervarsity event started by
Hon’ble Chancellor—is organized annually. Students from various programmes are encouraged to
participate in this event.

6. Samvad In-House Journal

Samvad Patrika is a monthly house journal for communication with thousands of students of
YCMOU spread in the entire State. This carries educational articles and useful information. This
journal aims at promoting self-learning and awareness about Open and Distance Learning (ODL).

7. National Service Scheme (NSS)

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has been launched at select YCMOU Study Center / Learning
Support Centers for 1500 YCMOU students.

8. Concession in Program Fees

Wards of farmers who have committed suicide, Visually Impaired (VI) and Third Gender students
will be charged nominal program fee of Rs.200/- only. The employees working on the regular pay
scale of the University and their family members (self, wife / husband, not more than two
dependent children) will get the applicable concession in the program fee as per the University
rules.

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Appendix 09: Information regarding Cyber Security Course (Mandatory Audit Course)

SR. No. Mobile OS Mobile App Link

1. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mkcl.ycmoudu
2. iOS https://apps.apple.com/in/app/ycmou-student/id6475083272

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Appendix 10: UGC letter regarding Cyber Security Course

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Appendix 11: Program Schedule (Academic Session – January 2025) *

Sr. Particulars Schedule

No.

A. Admission Process

01 Online Admission Process Begins 15 January 2025

02 Online Admission Process Ends 15 February 2025

B. Teaching, Learning & Evaluation

03 Induction Programme February 2025

04 Delivery of SLM / Distribution of SLM February 2025

05 Counselling Session February 2025 to November 2025

06 Uploading of Home Assignment Questions October 2025

07 Home Assignment Submission November 2025

C. Exam Process

08 Commencement of End Exam December 2025

09 Result Declaration within 45 Days from the Last Date of Examination

10 Annual Convocation January 2026

* This schedule may change as per the University/ Government/ UGC guidelines / instructions from time to time.

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