The Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) was established in 1989 by Act XX- (1989) of the Maharashtra State Legislature.

The jurisdiction of the university, originally for the State of Maharashtra, has now been extended anywhere across the globe. It has been recognised under section 12 (B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

Awards & Recognition received by University:

• ‘Award of Excellence for Institutional Achievement in Distance Learning’ from the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada (2002)

• ‘Award of Excellence in Distance Learning Experience’ from the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada to a student who after obtaining a degree through the distance learning mode has made an impact on his/her social milieu. (2004)

• Award for a Film on Environment in the International Film Festival, Finland. (2006)

• Best Film Award in the UGC-CEC National Video Competition for the film on Insect Anatomy and Morphology. (1994)

• Listing among the ‘Mega Open Universities in the World’. (2005)

• ‘Quality of Life’ Award from the Association of Commonwealth Universities for curricular development in the area of up - liftment of women living in impoverished settings (2001)


International Collaborations:

• It has developed collaborative ties with the following

• Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.

• Commonwealth Secretariat, London.

• Brock University, Canada.

• Athabasca University, Canada.

• Wawasan Open University, Malaysia.

• The Chartered Management Institute of London, UK

• International food Policy Research Institute for the Global Open Food and Agriculture University, USA


Contact Detail:
Y. C. M. OPEN UNIVERSITY
Dnyangangotri,
Near Gangapur Dam,
Nashik- 422222
PHONE NO
0253-2231714 / 2231715
FAX
0253-2230470