YCMOU Exams Highlights
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik, is Maharashtra's state open university. It conducts its own term-end exams for its distance-learning UG, PG, diploma and certificate programmes. It is not an entrance exam and is not conducted by NTA.
- Conducting Body: Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU)
- Exam Level: University term-end exams
- Mode of Exam: Pen and paper at exam centres
- Frequency: Twice a year (Summer and Winter sessions)
- Official Website: ycmou.ac.in
- Result Portal: ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
YCMOU Exam Schedule
YCMOU holds two term-end exam sessions every year:
| Session | Exams | Results (usually) |
| Summer | May–June (Summer 2026 exams began on 28 May 2026) | July–August, released school-wise in phases |
| Winter | December–January | February–March |
The detailed course-wise timetable for each session is published on ycmou.ac.in. Check it for your programme before the session starts.
What is YCMOU?
YCMOU was set up in 1989 and is named after Yashwantrao Chavan, Maharashtra's first Chief Minister. It offers programmes in open and distance mode through regional centres and study centres across Maharashtra, so students can study without attending a regular college.
YCMOU Hall Ticket
Hall tickets are made available online before each session. Carry a printed hall ticket and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
YCMOU Exam Pattern and Passing Marks
- Evaluation combines a term-end exam with continuous assessment (assignments). The split, often about 70:30, varies by programme.
- The minimum passing grade is about 40%.
- Results use a 10-point credit-based grading system.
How to Check YCMOU Result
- Go to ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac or the Examination section of ycmou.ac.in.
- Select the correct exam event (session). Choosing the wrong event is the most common reason a result does not show.
- Enter your PRN (Permanent Registration Number) and the other details asked, such as seat number or date of birth.
YCMOU Contact Information
Address: Dnyangangotri, near Gangapur Dam, Govardhan, Nashik – 422222, Maharashtra. For current phone numbers and email addresses, use the contact page on ycmou.ac.in.
FAQs on YCMOU Exams
How many times a year does YCMOU conduct exams?
Twice: the Summer session (May–June) and the Winter session (December–January).
Where can I check my YCMOU result?
On ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac or the Examination section of ycmou.ac.in, using your PRN.
Is YCMOU a recognised university?
YCMOU is a state open university established by the Government of Maharashtra. Check UGC-DEB recognition for your specific programme on the UGC-DEB website.
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