Fees
Fees at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University for the Bachelor of Arts [BA] program range from approximately Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3,200 per year, which includes library fees, examination fees, and administrative fees. Registration fees are typically around Rs. 1,000. Some reports indicate annual fees of up to Rs. 5,000.
Tuition for the general category is about Rs. 3,200, while students from certain categories, such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, can benefit from exemptions and scholarships. Scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available based on merit and need, although specific amounts are not detailed. For economically weaker sections and female students, education may be free, and government-sponsored schemes like post-merit scholarships are accessible.
Fee increases have been minimal and consistent with open university standards.
About Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]
YCMOU offers a 2-year Part-Time B.Ed program via Distance Education. The program is designed for aspiring educators looking for flexible study options.
YCMOU B.Ed Fees 2025-26
The total B.Ed fees at YCMOU for the entire 2-year program is INR 46,810.
- First Year Fee: INR 23,380
- Second Year Fees: INR 23,430
To join the B.Ed course at YCMOU, you need:
- Bachelor’s degree (like BA, B.Sc, B.Com, etc.) from any recognized university.
- Already a trained teacher working in a school.
- Completed a teacher training course that is approved by NCTE.
Seats and marks relaxation are given as per Government of India reservation rules (for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.).
In the 2025 an external review site ranking, YCMOU is placed 188th out of 201 colleges in India and got 518 marks out of 2000.
YCMOU B.Ed Fees for 2025 is INR 46,810 for the entire 2-year course duration. This fee covers the total tuition fees for the program.
- First Year Fee: INR 23,380
- Second Year Fee: INR 23,430
Compared to 2023, when the B.Ed fees at YCMOU were INR 46,270 for the full program, the fee for 2025 has increased by INR 540, reflecting a modest fee hike from the previous year.
Below is the detailed B.Ed Fees of YCMOU.
| Fees | First Year Fees | Second Year Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Part “A” | ||
| Registration Fees | INR 200 | INR 200 |
| Eligibility Fee | INR 100 | 0 |
| Identity Card Fee | INR 10 | 0 |
| Prospectus Fee | INR 100 | 0 |
| E-Suvdha/E-Services Fee | INR 70 | INR 70 |
| Library Fee | INR 10 | INR 10 |
| Chancellor’s Office Events Fees | INR 38 | INR 38 |
| Sports Fee | INR 50 | INR 50 |
| DSW Fees | INR 50 | INR 50 |
| Disaster Management Fees | INR 10 | INR 10 |
| NSS Fees | INR 10 | INR 10 |
| Alumni Fees | 0 | INR 10 |
| Sanvad Fees | INR 10 | INR 10 |
| Graduation/Convocation Fees | INR 450 | INR 450 |
| Student Insurance Fee | INR 20 | INR 20 |
| Total of Part “A” | INR 678 | INR 928 |
| Part “B” | ||
| Additional Fees | INR 10,500 | INR 10,500 |
| University Fees | INR 11,002 | INR 11,002 |
| Exam Fees | INR 1,200 | INR 1,000 |
| Total A + B | INR 23,380 | INR 23,430 |
| Total Fees | INR 46,810 | |
According to the An external review site Ranking 2025 for B.Ed courses:
- Across all of India, YCMOU is ranked 188th out of 201 colleges.
- But in Maharashtra only, YCMOU is ranked 8th, which means it is one of the better choices within the state.