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YCMOU Study Material: Subject-Wise Notes and Books

Updated 3 October 2026 Study Material 7 min read

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) provides subject-wise e-books and Self Learning Material (SLM) free of charge in downloadable PDF format. Students can access study materials for undergraduate (UG) and post-graduate (PG) courses through dedicated program code directories, the NEP portal search system, or official Google Drive repositories.

Key facts

Access Fee Free online download
File Format PDF e-books and SLM
UG Programmes Covered B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., BCA, B.Ed., B.Lib.I.Sc., BBA
PG Programmes Covered M.A., M.Com, M.Sc., MBA, MCA, M.Lib.I.Sc.
Search Portal Filters School, Program Level, Semester, Course Type
Material Support Contact Store Manager, Store Dept: (0253) 2230107
Official YCMOU page on ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac: download UG programme e-books
The official YCMOU page on ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac — download UG programme e-books. Screenshot taken 2 October 2026; click to open it.

Accessing Free YCMOU Subject-Wise Notes and E-Books

YCMOU provides free downloadable e-books and Self Learning Material (SLM) for its distance learning courses across various academic schools. Learners do not need to pay additional charges to access digital text material.

Subject-wise notes and text books are available through three primary channels: programme-wise PDF lists on the digital university repository, the main YCMOU main e-books portal with school and semester filters, and dedicated UGC-approved SLM links.

Downloading Undergraduate (UG) Programme Books

Undergraduate course materials are organized by programme codes and subject codes. Students can view and download specific book units directly for their enrolled year or semester.

  1. Open the UG e-books download page.
  2. Locate your specific degree programme and academic year or semester.
  3. Click on the subject code corresponding to your course to view or download the PDF file.
YCMOU: Downloading Undergraduate (UG) Programme Books — step-by-step
Downloading Undergraduate (UG) Programme Books: the steps at a glance.

UG Programme Codes and Subject Books Available

Programme Name Programme Code Available Subject/Course Codes
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) G-01 SOC101, HUM101, OPN101, GKN101, MAR102, HEN101, PSY216, HIS221, ECO219, EVS201, PSY270, MAR252, ENG258
B.Com. (English & Marathi Medium) G-02 COM106, COM107, COM211, ENG102, EVS204, COM208, COM210, COM212, ECO201, MGM105, COM306, COM307
B.Com. (Cooperative Management) G-40 ECO201, MGM218 (1-4), MGM219 (1-4), COM220, COM221, MGM225, MGM230, MGM308, MGM309
B.A. Urdu Medium G-12 HUM103, OPN103, URD103, SOC103, ENG214, HIS240, URD462, URD463, SOC472, POL364
B.A. (Mass Communication & Journalism) G-15 HUM101, SOC101, MCJ 201 to 206, MCJ 301 to 306
B.Sc. (Computer System Administration) P-134 EVS204, CSA111, CSA112, CSA113, CSA114, CSA311, CSA312, CSA313, CSA314, CSA414
B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) V-92 S54121, S51141, S41141, S37131, S34121, AEC111, S41241, EVS204, SEC311, SEC411, SEC511, SEC611
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) P-131 CMP250, CMP201, CMP203, EVS204, CMP215, AEC001, SEC511, SEC311, CMP508, CMP374, CMP205
BBA (AHTM) P-90 GEN101, GEN103, GEN104, GEN105, BAV121 to BAV125, BAV221 to BAV225, BAV311 to BAV315, BAV411 to BAV515
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) P-80 / P-21 EDU291, EDU292, EDU312, EDU401 to EDU414, EDU421 to EDU436, EDU441 to EDU479
Bachelor of Library & Information Science P-04 LIB001 (1-4), LIB002 (2-5), LIB003, LIB004, LIB005 (1-4), LIB006 (1-2), LIB007 (1-4)

Downloading Post Graduate (PG) Programme Books

Post-graduate study material is categorized semester-wise and subject-wise across master’s degree programmes.

  1. Go to the PG e-books download page.
  2. Find your master’s degree programme and required semester.
  3. Click the course code link to open the PDF e-book in your browser.

PG Programme Codes and Subject Books Available

Programme Name Programme Code Available Course Codes / Modules
M.A. Marathi M-41 MAR521 to MAR527 (Sem I), MAR541 to MAR547 (Sem II), MAR551 to MAR556 (Sem III), MAR561 to MAR566 (Sem IV)
M.A. Hindi M-42 HIN521 to HIN527 (Sem I), HIN541 to HIN547 (Sem II), HIN551 to HIN555 (Sem III), HIN561 to HIN565 (Sem IV)
Master of Commerce (M.Com.) M-17 COM111, COM112, CAG101, ACG101, BFG101, BEG101, COM231, COM232, COM331, COM332, COM431 to COM434
MBA (HR / Finance / Marketing / Manufacturing) P-79 MBA101 to MBA105, MBA201 to MBA205, MKG301-304, MMG301-304, HRM301-304, FMG301-304, MBA401, MBA402
M.Sc. (Environmental Science) V-58 S27011 to S27014 (Sem I), S27021 to S27023 (Sem II), S27031 to S27033 (Sem III), S27041 to S27043 (Sem IV)
M.A. (Education) M-62 EDU521 to EDU524, EDU531 to EDU542, CMP204, GEN101 to GEN105
M.Sc. (Mathematics) V-57 S24011 to S24015 (Sem I), S24021 to S24025 (Sem II), S24031 to S24035 (Sem III), S24042 to S24045 (Sem IV)
M.Lib.I.Sc. P-16 LIB 010 (1-2), LIB 011 (1-2), LIB 012 (1-2), LIB 201 (1-2), LIB 202 (1-3), LIB 203 (1-2), LIB 301, LIB 302
M.A. (English) M-72 ENG 401 (Books 1-6), ENG 402 (Books 1-3), ENG 403 (Books 1-3), ENG 404 (Books 1-5), ENG 405 to ENG 409

Searching Books via the E-Books Portal (NEP & School-Wise)

The university maintains a dynamic search portal on its main domain to filter regular e-books, common NEP 2020 courses, Open Electives (OE), and Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC).

  1. Navigate to the YCMOU e-books search portal.
  2. Select your Academic School (e.g., School of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Commerce & Management, School of Sciences).
  3. Select the Program Level (Certificate, Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate).
  4. Choose your specific Program Name, Year/Semester (Sem I to Sem IV), and Course Type (VSC, MIL, OE, SEC).
  5. Click the “Search” button to filter available titles.
  6. Click “View” in the action column next to the entry to read or save the e-book PDF.

SLM Preparedness Links and Health Sciences Content

Under UGC regulations, YCMOU publishes dedicated Google Drive repositories for specialized programmes in its SLM preparedness document.

Direct digital SLM folders are provided for programmes including B.A. Facility Services & Management, B.Sc. Data Science, B.Ed. (P80), BBA Event Management, BBA Accounting & Financial Management, B.Sc. (Hons) Counselling and Mental Well Being, Bachelor of Digital Marketing, Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development, MCA, M.A. MCJ, M.A. Political Science, M.A. Sociology, M.A. Psychology, M.A. Yoga, M.A. Psychology & Well Being, and M.Sc. Mental Health & Well Being.

Detailed syllabus outlines for Health Sciences and Counselling courses (such as CMH 101 Basics of Counseling, CMH 103 Empowerment Through Spiritual Lifestyle, CMH 106 Values for Meaningful Living, and CMH 107 Exploring Spirituality for Mental Health) can be referenced directly in the Health Sciences SLM document.

Support Contacts for Delayed or Missing Study Material

For additional institutional addresses and department numbers, open the official YCMOU contact directory.

YCMOU Contacts for Study Material and Books

Query / Matter Type Concerned Authority / Department Contact Telephone Number
Queries and complaints regarding non-receipt of physical printed study material Store Manager, Store Department (0253) 2230107
Feedback regarding print material (difficulty level, language, syllabus) Concerned School Director YCMOU Campus, Nashik
Feedback regarding printing quality of physical books Manager, Print Production Centre (0253) 2231476
Feedback regarding non-print material (audio/video learning content) Acting Head, Audio Visual Centre (0253) 2231481
Admission, prospectus, fees, and study centre change queries Registration Section (0253) 2231715 / (0253) 2230580
What you can do Official page
open main e-books portal ycmou.ac.in/e-books/
download UG programme e-books ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=28310
download PG programme e-books ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=28311
search NEP and school e-books ycmou.ac.in/e-books/school-of-sciences
access free ebook download menu ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=1329
view university contact directory ycmou.ac.in/contact-us/

Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

Are YCMOU e-books and subject notes free to download?

Yes, YCMOU provides subject-wise e-books and Self Learning Material (SLM) in PDF format free of cost to all enrolled and prospective learners.

How can I download study materials for undergraduate courses like B.A. or B.Com?

Open the UG e-books portal, select your degree programme code (such as G-01 for B.A. or G-02 for B.Com), and click on the relevant course code to download the textbook PDF directly.

Where can I find e-books for newly introduced NEP 2020 courses?

NEP 2020 common books, Vocational Skills Courses (VSC), and Open Electives (OE) are indexed on the main YCMOU e-books search portal under the School and Year/Sem dropdown filters.

Who should I contact if my printed physical study material is not delivered?

For queries or complaints regarding the delivery and receipt of printed books, contact the Store Manager, Store Department in Nashik at (0253) 2230107.

Where are the official Google Drive links for MCA and M.A. Psychology SLM located?

YCMOU has published official Google Drive folders for MCA, M.A. Psychology, B.Sc. Data Science, and BBA programmes in its UGC SLM preparedness document.

How do I submit feedback about syllabus errors or difficult language in textbooks?

Feedback regarding textbook content, language clarity, and syllabus difficulty should be sent directly to the Concerned School Director at the YCMOU Nashik campus.

Sources

Written from the official YCMOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.