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 Science at a glance
YCMOU runs its Master of Science over in the Fee pending verification band; the university has not published a single consolidated figure, so confirm the exact amount before you pay. 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 6 specialisations, so pick on the strength of the core curriculum rather than on breadth of choice.
- Total fee
- Fee pending verification
- Eligibility
- Recognised bachelor's degree relevant to the chosen science discipline; eligibility depends strongly on subject selected
- Duration
- Specialisations
- 6
Fees and eligibility last verified on 2026-08-19 against the university's official pages.
YCMOU MSc: the questions people actually ask
The standard duration is . 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. Recognised bachelor's degree relevant to the chosen science discipline; eligibility depends strongly on subject selected
- Programme
- Master of Science
- University
- YCMOU
- Level
- PG
- Duration
- Mode
- Distance
- Fee band
- Fee pending verification
- Specialisations
- 6
- Admissions
- Closed
Overview
Master of Science is listed by 1 university in the 2026-27 dataset. At Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, it runs for and is delivered 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 Science as an open-university programme based out of Nashik, Maharashtra, on a campus established in 1989. YCMOU delivers this as distance study over , 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.
YCMOU does not publish a single headline total for this programme, so the fee has to be confirmed for your intake and mode before you commit.
6 specialisations are published under this programme at YCMOU, which is a wide branch list by the standards of this degree — 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.
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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Master of Science specialisations at YCMOU
Elective tracks and their subjects
Data Science electives
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- NLP
- Data Mining
- Big Data Analytics
- Applied Statistics
Specialisation subjects are electives, not compulsory core papers. Availability varies by university.
Future of Master of Science in India in the Next 10 Years
Online degrees from UGC-entitled universities now carry the same academic standing as their on-campus equivalents, and employer familiarity has grown steadily since 2021. Over the next decade the format is likely to become the normal route for working professionals rather than an alternative one.
- UGC-entitled online degrees treated on par with campus degrees
- Deeper, industry-aligned specialisations
- Live cohort teaching replacing recorded-only delivery
- More published outcome and placement data
An Master of Science degree can offer you the following:
- A recognised degree accepted for jobs, promotions and further study.
- Study that fits around a full-time job.
- Specialisation choices aligned to current hiring.
- Eligibility for examinations and roles that require the qualification.
Fee structure
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| 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 |
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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 M.Sc (Data Science/IT/related) course structure. The YCMOU syllabus may vary — confirm the current structure with the university.
Indicative duration: 2 years / 4 semesters (verify university-specific programme)
- Statistics/Mathematical Foundations
- Programming for Data/Computing
- Database Systems
- Data Structures/Algorithms
- Research/Professional Skills
- Machine Learning/Advanced Computing
- Data Visualization
- Data Mining/Analytics
- Cloud/Distributed Computing
- Elective
- Advanced Analytics/Computing
- AI/ML elective
- Advanced Elective
- Research Methodology
- Project
- Advanced Electives
- Dissertation/Major Project
- Industry/Capstone
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
Recognised bachelor's degree relevant to the chosen science discipline; eligibility depends strongly on subject selected
Not sure you meet the published eligibility?Check the admission processRequired 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
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: Recognised bachelor's degree relevant to the chosen science discipline; eligibility depends strongly on subject selected
- • A study commitment fits your work schedule.
- • You want the Master of Science exactly as delivered by YCMOU, and the published curriculum matches your goal.
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.
- • You need a confirmed total fee before deciding.
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 would rather hold a government/open-university degree than a privately priced online programme.
- • You want to pick a named specialisation rather than a general degree.
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.
- • You need a fixed, published all-in cost before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
The Master of Science at YCMOU sits in the Fee pending verification band across the full programme. The exact figure is confirmed against the university's official fee page before publication.
Recognised bachelor's degree relevant to the chosen science discipline; eligibility depends strongly on subject selected
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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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