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YCMOU Admission Last Date 2026: July and January Sessions

Updated 3 October 2026 Important Dates 4 min read

For the July 2026 admission session, YCMOU has announced that the YCMOU Admission 2026: Step-by-Step Application Process”>admission process is closing soon. However, a specific last date for applications has not been published as of 02 October 2026. Prospective students can apply online through dedicated portals for new and continuing admissions.

Key facts

July 2026 Admission Status Closing soon
Specific Last Date (July 2026) Not published as of 02 October 2026
Online Application for July 2026 Available via new and old admission portals
Prospectus for July 2026 Available
Entrance Exams for July 2026 Required for MBA, BCA, B.Sc(Data Science), MCA
January 2026 Admission Dates Not available; session concluded
Official YCMOU page on ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac: apply for July 2026 admission
The official YCMOU page on ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac — apply for July 2026 admission. Screenshot taken 2 October 2026; click to open it.

July 2026 Admission Status

As of 02 October 2026, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) has announced that the admission process for the July 2026 session is closing soon. Students are advised to confirm their admission at the earliest.

A specific last date for submitting admission applications for the July 2026 session has not been published on the university’s website.

Online Admission Process for July 2026 Session

YCMOU provides an online admission process for all degree, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes for the July 2026 session. The application procedure varies based on whether you are a new applicant or a continuing student with an existing Permanent Registration Number (PRN).

  1. For freshers, or students with a PRN starting with ’25’ or ’26’, or those applying for Second Year (SY) or Third Year (TY), use the New Admission Portal.
  2. For students who already have a PRN starting with ’20’, or those applying for only Second Year (SY) or only Third Year (TY), use the Old Admission Portal.

Programmes Requiring Entrance Examinations for July 2026

Some programmes at YCMOU require candidates to appear for a Common Entrance Test (CET) as part of the admission process for the July 2026 session.

  • Regular BCA
  • B.Sc (Data Science)
  • MCA
  • MBA
  • Online MBA
  • Online BCA
  • Online MCA

Prospectuses for 2026 Academic Sessions

Detailed prospectuses for various programmes are available for the July 2026 and January 2026 academic sessions. These documents provide information on eligibility, course structure, and other admission-related details.

B.Ed. Programme Admissions for July 2026

YCMOU offers specific B.Ed. programmes for the July 2026 session.

The admission process for P108 B.Ed. (In-service) for the 2026-28 session and P21 B.Ed. Special Education (HI/VI/ID) for the 2026-29 session is ongoing. Specific admission notifications and details for these programmes are available.

January 2026 Session Information

The admission session for January 2026 has already concluded. While specific admission last dates for this session are not available, a scholarship notice for the January 2026 batch was published.

Information regarding courses eligible for various government post-matric scholarships for the January 2026 batch is available.

What you can do Official page
Apply for July 2026 admission ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=1557
Check July 2026 admission updates ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=1322
View July 2026 session prospectus ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=1550
View January 2026 session prospectus ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=1513

Official documents (PDF)

  • Click Here PDF — Scholarship notice for January 2026 batch courses

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission process for YCMOU courses?

Students can apply online through two portals for the July 2026 session. New applicants or those with PRN starting with ’25’ or ’26’ use the New Admission Portal. Students with PRN starting with ’20’ or applying for only Second or Third Year use the Old Admission Portal.

How to get admission to YCMOU?

Admission to YCMOU courses for the July 2026 session is done online. You need to select the appropriate admission portal based on your PRN status (new applicant or existing PRN) and follow the application steps.

Are there entrance exams for YCMOU courses, specifically B.Ed?

For the July 2026 session, entrance exams are required for programmes like Regular BCA, B.Sc (Data Science), MCA, and MBA. The sources do not explicitly state an entrance exam requirement for the B.Ed. programmes for 2026.

What is the admission process for the YCMOU B.Ed course?

For the July 2026 session, admission to P108 B.Ed. (In-service) and P21 B.Ed. Special Education programmes is ongoing. The general online admission process applies, and specific notifications for these programmes are available.

What is the last date for YCMOU admissions for July 2026?

YCMOU has announced that the admission process for the July 2026 session is closing soon. However, a specific last date for applications has not been published as of 02 October 2026.

Are prospectuses available for YCMOU 2026 admissions?

Yes, prospectuses for the Academic Session July 2026 and Academic Session January 2026 are available on the YCMOU website.

Sources

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

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