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YCMOU Term-End Examination 2026: Rules and Preparation

Updated 3 October 2026 Exams 5 min read

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) requires distance learners to activate their YASH Card and complete online exam form submission prior to term-end examinations. Examination hall tickets and exam forms are accessed based on the student’s PRN starting digits (25/26 for New Portal, 20 for Existing DU Portal). PG theory examinations follow strict word-limit rules and do not issue supplementary answer sheets.

Key facts

YASH Card Requirement Mandatory activation at Study Centre for UG/PG students in AY 2025–2026
Portal Access Rule PRN starting with 25/26 use New Portal; PRN starting with 20 use Existing DU Portal
Supplementary Answer Sheets Not provided during term-end examinations
PG Exam Duration 2:30 Hours or 1:15 Hours depending on question paper pattern
Official YCMOU page on ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac: log in to submit exam forms
The official YCMOU page on ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac — log in to submit exam forms. Screenshot taken 2 October 2026; click to open it.

Online Exam Form Submission Rules

Students appearing for YCMOU term-end examinations must submit their exam forms online using the correct portal corresponding to their Permanent Registration Number (PRN). Activating the YASH Card is mandatory for all UG and PG students admitted in AY 2025–2026 before submitting examination forms.

YCMOU has not published specific 2026 term-end examination fee amounts or last dates for form submission on its site as of 02 October 2026.

  1. Collect your YASH Card from your designated Learner Support Centre (Study Centre) and ensure it is activated.
  2. Go to the YCMOU exam form submission page.
  3. Select ‘Student Login (NEW PORTAL)’ if your PRN starts with 25 or 26, or select ‘Student Login (Existing DU)’ if your PRN starts with 20.
  4. Log in and submit your examination form details.
YCMOU: Online Exam Form Submission Rules — step-by-step
Online Exam Form Submission Rules: the steps at a glance.

Hall Ticket Download Requirements and Procedure

Hall tickets are generated online prior to the examination event. Students must generate their 12-digit Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID via DigiLocker and submit the ABC ID form before retrieving their admit card.

  1. Generate a 12-digit ABC ID via DigiLocker if not already completed.
  2. Visit the YCMOU hall ticket portal or open the YCMOU PRN search page.
  3. Select the appropriate login portal based on your PRN (New Portal for PRN starting with 25 or 26; Existing DU for PRN starting with 20).
  4. Enter your PRN and click ‘Search’ or ‘Login’ to download and print your examination hall ticket.

PG Question Paper Pattern and Exam Rules

Postgraduate examination papers strictly adhere to the university evaluation division guidelines. Time duration is either 2:30 hours or 1:15 hours depending on the course evaluation scheme. All questions are compulsory, and answers must be written on separate pages.

Supplementary answer sheets are not provided under any circumstances. In case of any doubt regarding a question, the medium of instruction version is treated as final.

YCMOU PG Examination Answer Word Limits

Marks Allocation Required Word Limit Range
10 Marks 200 to 250 words
5 Marks 100 to 125 words
3 Marks 50 to 60 words

Accessing Sample Question Papers for Exam Preparation

YCMOU provides sample and past question papers for academic preparation across multiple schools, including Humanities & Social Sciences, Commerce & Management, Education, Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Health Sciences, and Computer Sciences.

Question paper archives are published for May/June 2022, May/June 2023, May/June 2024, May/June 2025, and December 2025 / January 2026 sessions across Certificate, Diploma, Degree, and Post Graduate levels.

  1. Open the YCMOU sample question paper portal or visit the YCMOU old question paper archive.
  2. Select your School from the dropdown list.
  3. Select your Program Level (Certificate, Diploma, Degree, or Post Graduate).
  4. Select your specific Program and Exam Event, then click ‘Search’ to view and download past papers.

Post-Examination Services and Result Grievances

After examination results are published online, students can access post-examination evaluation services through the university portal.

Services available on the YCMOU examination services portal include verification of marks, obtaining scanned copies of answer books, revaluation of answer books, migration certificates, and official transcripts. Examination result grievances can be entered through the YCMOU exam grievances page.

What you can do Official page
Search hall ticket by PRN number ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=1475
Access revaluation and online result services ycmou.ac.in/student-zone/examination-services/
Search old question papers by school ycmou.ac.in/old-sample-question-paper/school-of-humanities
Submit examination and result grievances ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=1067
Select portal to download hall tickets ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=1574
Log in to submit exam forms ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=1538

Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

How can I check YCMOU results?

You can check your results online by visiting the YCMOU examination services portal and selecting ‘Online Result’ from the service description table.

Is activating the YASH Card mandatory for term-end exams?

Yes, YASH Card activation at your designated Study Centre is compulsory for all undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in AY 2025–2026 prior to appearing for term-end examinations.

Will YCMOU provide supplementary answer sheets during examinations?

No, YCMOU examination rules state that supplementary answer sheets will not be provided to students during term-end examinations.

What are the word limits for postgraduate exam answers?

For PG examinations, 10-mark questions require 200 to 250 words, 5-mark questions require 100 to 125 words, and 3-mark questions require 50 to 60 words.

Which login portal should I select for hall tickets or exam forms?

Students with a PRN starting with 25 or 26 must select ‘NEW PORTAL’. Students with a PRN starting with 20 must select ‘Existing DU’.

What ID is required before downloading the YCMOU hall ticket?

Students must generate a 12-digit Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID on DigiLocker and submit the ABC ID form before downloading their hall ticket.

Sources

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

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