- Uttaranchal University
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- YCMOU
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Uttaranchal University rating
- undefined/5
- YCMOU rating
- undefined/5
- Shared programmes
- 3
- Both UGC-entitled
- Yes
Uttaranchal University or YCMOU? The short answer
Neither publishes a full fee, so cost is not decidable here. Better recognised: Uttaranchal University (UGC-DEB Entitled to offer online degree programmes, NAAC A+ grade — first private university in Uttarakhand to do so in its first cycle, WES Evaluated by World Education Services). Pick Uttaranchal University if cost decides it; pick Uttaranchal University if the approval stack and career…
- Cheaper
- Not decidable — fees unpublished
- Better recognised
- Uttaranchal University
- UGC-DEB Entitled to offer online degree programmes, NAAC A+ grade — first private university in Uttarakhand to do so in its first cycle, WES Evaluated by World Education Services
Reviewed 1 October 2026. Figures are taken from the universities' own published material.
Which one suits you, by learner type
| You are | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| On a tight budget | Ask both | Neither university publishes a full fee break-up for this programme, so get both quotes in writing before you decide. |
| Working professional | Uttaranchal University | 6 specialisations against 4 — more room to match the programme to the job you already do. |
| Fresher, first degree | Uttaranchal University | Strongest approval stack on this page: UGC-DEB Entitled to offer online degree programmes, NAAC A+ grade — first private university in Uttarakhand to do so in its first cycle, WES Evaluated by World Education Services. That is what a first employer checks. |
| Government-job aspirant | YCMOU | YCMOU is a state/open university with UGC Recognised under Section 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, UGC-DEB YCMOU has published a UGC-DEB programme recognition application for the 2026–27 August session; programme-level recognition should be verified for the specific programme and session, NAAC Accredited 'A' Grade by NAAC in its first cycle in 2022 — the paperwork recruitment boards ask for is straightforward. |
| Wants placement support | Ask both | Neither publishes cohort placement data for online learners. Career assistance is not a placement guarantee — ask for the last session's numbers in writing. |
What you actually pay — MBA
Tuition is only part of it. This is the full published outgo, including registration and examination fees.
| Cost head | Uttaranchal University | YCMOU |
|---|---|---|
| Programme / tuition fee | Not published by the university | ₹39,036 |
| Registration fee | Not published by the university | Not published by the university |
| Examination fee | Not published by the university | Not published by the university |
| No-cost EMI from | No EMI plan published | No EMI plan published |
| Total outgo on published figures | Not published by the university | ₹39,036 |
What is still missing
- Uttaranchal University does not publish its programme fee, registration fee, examination fee for this programme.
- YCMOU does not publish its registration fee, examination fee for this programme.
We publish the gap rather than an estimate. Ask the admission desk for it in writing before you pay.
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Side-by-side comparison
| Parameter | Uttaranchal University | YCMOU |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 2013 | 1989 |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Nashik, Maharashtra |
| Approvals | UGC-DEB Entitled to offer online degree programmes · NAAC A+ grade — first private university in Uttarakhand to do so in its first cycle · WES Evaluated by World Education Services | UGC Recognised under Section 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 · UGC-DEB YCMOU has published a UGC-DEB programme recognition application for the 2026–27 August session; programme-level recognition should be verified for the specific programme and session · NAAC Accredited 'A' Grade by NAAC in its first cycle in 2022 · Accreditation Recognised under Section 12(B) UGC Act, 1956; NAAC 'A' Grade (2022); Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada Award of Excellence for Institutional Achievement (2002) and Award of Institutional Excellence (2019); MBA programme also lists AICTE among recognitions |
| Fee band | Fee pending verification | ₹39,036 – ₹75,300 |
| Programmes tracked | 6 | 5 |
| Learner rating | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) |
| Type | ||
| Key strength | UGC-recognised state private university; online programmes entitled by UGC-DEB | Recognised under Section 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 |
| Parameter | Uttaranchal University | YCMOU |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 2013 | 1989 |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Nashik, Maharashtra |
| Approvals | UGC-DEB Entitled to offer online degree programmes · NAAC A+ grade — first private university in Uttarakhand to do so in its first cycle · WES Evaluated by World Education Services | UGC Recognised under Section 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 · UGC-DEB YCMOU has published a UGC-DEB programme recognition application for the 2026–27 August session; programme-level recognition should be verified for the specific programme and session · NAAC Accredited 'A' Grade by NAAC in its first cycle in 2022 · Accreditation Recognised under Section 12(B) UGC Act, 1956; NAAC 'A' Grade (2022); Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada Award of Excellence for Institutional Achievement (2002) and Award of Institutional Excellence (2019); MBA programme also lists AICTE among recognitions |
| Fee band | Fee pending verification | ₹39,036 – ₹75,300 |
| Programmes tracked | 6 | 5 |
| Learner rating | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) |
| Type | ||
| Key strength | UGC-recognised state private university; online programmes entitled by UGC-DEB | Recognised under Section 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 |
Fee comparison
| Programme | Uttaranchal University | YCMOU |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Fee pending verification | ₹39,036 – ₹75,300 |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | Fee pending verification | ₹39,036 – ₹75,300 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Fee pending verification | ₹39,036 – ₹75,300 |
| Programme | Uttaranchal University | YCMOU |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Fee pending verification | ₹39,036 – ₹75,300 |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | Fee pending verification | ₹39,036 – ₹75,300 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Fee pending verification | ₹39,036 – ₹75,300 |
Common programmes
Strengths and trade-offs
Uttaranchal University
Strengths
Things to weigh
YCMOU
Strengths
Things to weigh
Which should you choose
Choose Uttaranchal University if you want ugc-recognised state private university; online programmes entitled by ugc-deb.
Choose YCMOU if you want recognised under section 12(b) of the university grants commission act, 1956.
References
Frequently asked questions
Uttaranchal University stands out for ugc-recognised state private university; online programmes entitled by ugc-deb, while YCMOU leads on recognised under section 12(b) of the university grants commission act, 1956. Both are UGC-entitled, so the decision comes down to fee, specialisation depth and delivery style.
Uttaranchal University sits in the Fee pending verification band and YCMOU in the ₹39,036 – ₹75,300 band for a full programme.
Yes. Uttaranchal University holds UGC-DEB Entitled to offer online degree programmes · NAAC A+ grade — first private university in Uttarakhand to do so in its first cycle · WES Evaluated by World Education Services and YCMOU holds UGC Recognised under Section 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 · UGC-DEB YCMOU has published a UGC-DEB programme recognition application for the 2026–27 August session; programme-level recognition should be verified for the specific programme and session · NAAC Accredited 'A' Grade by NAAC in its first cycle in 2022 · Accreditation Recognised under Section 12(B) UGC Act, 1956; NAAC 'A' Grade (2022); Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada Award of Excellence for Institutional Achievement (2002) and Award of Institutional Excellence (2019); MBA programme also lists AICTE among recognitions, so both awards are treated on par with regular degrees.
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