Get fees on WhatsAppYes. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University 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, and an online or distance degree from an entitled university carries the same legal standing as the campus version for government recruitment, PSU applications and further study. Always check the entitlement covers your exact intake year before you pay the fee.
YCMOU Master of Business Administration (MBA) at a glance
At ₹39,036 for the full 2 Years, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at YCMOU is one of the lowest-cost recognised routes to this degree — roughly half the ₹1,10,440 that the same programme costs on average. The award is backed by 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 it is treated the same as the on-campus degree by employers and by universities you apply to later. There are 4 specialisations, so pick on the strength of the core curriculum rather than on breadth of choice.
- Total fee
- ₹39,036
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Specialisations
- 4
Fees and eligibility last verified on 2026-08-19 against the university's official pages.
YCMOU MBA: the questions people actually ask
The published total is ₹39,036 for the complete 2 Years programme. Verified against the university's own fee notification on 2026-08-19.
The honest answer depends on what you are optimising for. Compare YCMOU against Amity Online, DU SOL, NSOU on total fee, approval status, specialisation fit and placement support rather than on brand alone. Our side-by-side pages put those parameters in one table so you can see where the extra money actually goes.
Graduates typically move into roles such as Business Manager, Marketing Manager, Financial Analyst. Reported pay for Business Manager sits around 7 – 15 LPA, though an online degree is a qualification rather than a placement guarantee — outcomes depend on your prior experience, specialisation and location far more than on the university name.
The standard duration is 2 Years. Most Indian universities also allow a maximum period of roughly double that for learners who need to pause, so a working professional can stretch the programme without losing credits. Bachelor's degree
- Programme
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- University
- YCMOU
- Level
- PG
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Online, Distance
- Fee band
- ₹30,600 – ₹2,25,000
- Specialisations
- 4
- Admissions
- Closed
Overview
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is listed by 11 universities in the 2026-27 dataset. At Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, it runs for 2 Years and is delivered Online / Distance, 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 · 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 backing the award.
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University lists the Master of Business Administration (MBA) as an open-university programme based out of Nashik, Maharashtra, on a campus established in 1989. YCMOU delivers this as distance study over 2 Years, built around self-paced material and scheduled examinations rather than a live class timetable. The award carries 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 on record — the recognition line worth checking before any fee payment.
The published total for the full programme is ₹39K. Against the ₹1.15 L median published by the other universities tracked here for the same degree, that is ₹76K lower. On published totals alone it is the 2nd most affordable of 9 priced options for this degree on this site.
4 specialisations are published under this programme at YCMOU — the elective choice is made at admission, so it is worth settling before you apply. No placement support is published against this programme in the YCMOU record, so plan your job search independently of the university. 11 universities on this site publish this degree, which makes a direct fee-and-recognition comparison the fastest way to sanity-check YCMOU.
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
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
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Specialisations at a glance
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Specialisations
Master of Business Administration (MBA) specialisations at YCMOU
Elective tracks and their subjects
Finance electives
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Markets
- Financial Risk Management
- Financial Modelling
- Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation subjects are electives, not compulsory core papers. Availability varies by university.
Future of Master of Business Administration (MBA) in India in the Next 10 Years
Management hiring in India is shifting from generalist degrees to managers who can read data, run digital operations and work with distributed teams. Over the next decade the online MBA is likely to become the default route for working professionals seeking that shift, because it is the only format that lets someone keep earning while retraining.
- Analytics and AI literacy in the core syllabus
- Industry-designed electives and certifications
- Employer acceptance of UGC-entitled online degrees
- Cohort-based live learning replacing recorded-only delivery
- Specialised MBAs growing faster than generalist ones
An Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree can offer you the following:
- A managerial track from executive or individual-contributor roles into team leadership.
- Entry into business analysis, marketing, HR, finance and operations functions.
- Eligibility for internal promotions that require a recognised PG qualification.
- A domain specialisation — analytics, fintech, healthcare, supply chain — that hiring managers screen for.
- Eligibility for PSU, government and PhD routes that require a UGC-entitled master's degree.
Fee structure
Full Fee Payment
₹39,036
Total for the 2 Years programme
| Total programme fee | ₹39K |
|---|---|
| Per semester | Shared by the university on request |
| Per year | Shared by the university on request |
| Registration fee | Shared by the university on request |
| Examination fee | Shared by the university on request |
| EMI from | Shared by the university on request |
Show the verified current-session total fee and, where published, separate tuition, examination, project, registration and other components. Never manufacture a total from incomplete components.
YCMOU publishes ₹39K as the total Master of Business Administration (MBA) fee. Across the 9 universities on this site that publish a total for the same programme, the median is ₹1.15 L — this option is ₹76K below it and ranks 2 of 9 from lowest published total.
Lowest published total for this programme: BAOU — ₹31K. Fee alone should not decide it — check approvals, exam mode and support on both pages.
Figures are published only after verification against the university's own fee schedule — nothing on this page is estimated.
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Curriculum shown as the common Online MBA course structure. The YCMOU syllabus may vary — confirm the current structure with the university.
Indicative duration: 2 years / 4 semesters (standard structure; verify university-specific academic calendar)
- Principles/Foundations of Management
- Managerial Economics
- Accounting/Financial Accounting for Managers
- Business Communication/Professional Communication
- Marketing Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Quantitative Methods/Statistics for Management
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Business Research Methods
- Legal Aspects of Business
- Management Information Systems/Business Analytics
- Business Environment/Global Economic Environment
- Strategic Management
- International Business/Business Environment
- Specialisation Elective 1
- Specialisation Elective 2
- Specialisation Elective 3
- Specialisation Elective 4
- Project/Term Paper where prescribed
- Advanced/Applied Management Core
- Specialisation Elective 5
- Specialisation Elective 6
- Major Project/Dissertation
- Industry/Capstone component where prescribed
Sample degree
The degree awarded by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University is recognised by the relevant regulatory bodies and makes no mention of the learning mode, so it is accepted for every career and higher-study route.
UGC-DEB entitled
The degree is valid for government, private and overseas jobs as well as higher studies.
Digitally verifiable
Carries QR / online verification so employers can authenticate it instantly.
Officially stamped
Issued with the university seal and signatures — identical to the on-campus degree.
Eligibility
Required documents
- Class 10 marksheet/certificate
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation marksheets and degree/certificate (for PG programmes)
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Government/valid ID proof
- Category certificate (where applicable)
- Domicile certificate (where applicable)
- Income certificate (for scholarship purposes, where applicable)
- ABC ID
- DEB ID
- Migration/Transfer certificate (where required, e.g. MCA)
- Programme-specific documents (e.g. entrance exam scorecard for MBA)
Admission process
Examination pattern
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Placement support
Placement support at YCMOU
Placement assistance
Access to a job board or referrals, where the university operates one for online learners.
Resume support
Guidance on positioning experience and coursework for target roles.
Mock interviews
Practice interviews and feedback, where offered.
Career counselling
One-to-one guidance on role and specialisation choices.
Industry sessions
Guest lectures, webinars and networking events.
Internship support
Assistance for learners without work experience, where the university runs it.
Placement assistance is not the same as guaranteed placement. Ask YCMOU in writing what its career service actually includes for online learners.
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
Career opportunities
| Job role | Average package (per year) |
|---|---|
| Business Manager | 7 – 15 LPA |
| Marketing Manager | 7 – 15 LPA |
| Financial Analyst | 7 – 16 LPA |
| Human Resource Manager | 7 – 15 LPA |
| Operations Manager | 7 – 15 LPA |
| Business Analyst | 5 – 11 LPA |
| Project Manager | 9 – 20 LPA |
| Management Consultant | 6 – 14 LPA |
Average packages are indicative market ranges for these roles in India, not YCMOU placement guarantees. Ranges are compiled from published Indian job-market salary aggregators (Glassdoor, AmbitionBox, Naukri) for 2025-26 and refreshed each session. They are role averages for the Indian market, not university placement figures.
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
Scholarships
Learning experience
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Online programmes are delivered through a learning management system with recorded lectures, reading material, assignments and assessment. The exact mix of live sessions, recorded content, mentoring and doubt-clearing support offered by YCMOU for this programme is published only where the university documents it.
Who should choose it
Who should choose it
- • You meet the published eligibility: Bachelor's degree
- • A 2 Years study commitment fits your work schedule.
- • You want the Master of Business Administration (MBA) exactly as delivered by YCMOU, and the published curriculum matches your goal.
- • The verified fee for this programme fits your budget.
Who should reconsider
- • You need on-campus lab, studio or clinical work.
- • You need a specialisation this programme does not officially publish.
- • You are relying on a guaranteed placement — no university guarantees one.
Explain who the programme may suit and who should reconsider based on verified eligibility, curriculum, assessment, flexibility and cost.
Choose YCMOU for this course if
- • You want the recognised degree at a below-median published cost (₹39K in total here).
- • You would rather hold a government/open-university degree than a privately priced online programme.
Look elsewhere if
- • You are enrolling primarily for placement assistance — none is published for this programme.
- • You expect live online classes; this record is distance-mode study.
- • Your role requires AICTE approval on the programme itself — confirm that in writing first.
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Frequently asked questions
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at YCMOU sits in the ₹30,600 – ₹2,25,000 band across the full 2 Years programme. The exact figure is confirmed against the university's official fee page before publication.
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Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University 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 the degree carries the same recognition as the equivalent on-campus programme.
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