School of Computer Science

BCA Prospectus
Academic Session January 2025

School of Computer Science

Dnyangangotri,Govardhan,NearGangapurDam,
Nashik–422222
(0253)2230459,2230717

WebSite/WebPortal
http://www.ycmou.ac.in
http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

Email:
scmcs@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
School of Computer Science Student Services Division
Shri. Madhav Palshikar,Director (I/C) Dr. Prakash Deshmukh, Director
Dr. Prakash Khanale, Academic Coordinator Mrs. ShubhangiN. Patil, Assistant Professor
Mr. Milind Deshpande,Academic Coordinator
Mrs. Ujwala Mahajan, Academic Coordinator
Dr. Yogesh Waghadkar, Academic Coordinator
Mrs. Rameshwari Pawar, Academic Coordinator

©Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Publication: January 2025
Publisher: Registrar, YCMOU, Nashik-422222
Content
Sr. Page
Title
No. No.
Academic Calendar 1
1 About the School of Computer Science 2
2 Need for Programmes 2
3 Learner Support Centre 2
4 Programmes offered by the School of Computer Science 3
5 Eligibility and Documents to be uploaded while applying 4
6 Language of Instruction 4
7 Educational Network for Programme Delivery 5
8 Programme Structure 5
9 Fees 6
10 Registration of Learners 7
11 Common Entrance Test 7
12 Changing the Learner Support Centre 9
13 Re-registration 9
14 Teaching Learning Process 10
15 Evaluation 11
16 Award of Degree 12
17 Contact Points at Learner Support Centre and YCMOU 12
18 Contact Details of the Regional Centres 13
Appendix A: Instructions for creating the Academic Bank of Credits –ID 14
Appendix B: No Objection Certificate from the old LSC(for the learner willing to
change the LSC) 15

Appendix C: UGC approval for the university 16

Appendix D: Dual Degree- UGC letter dated 13 April 2022 17

Appendix E: मुक्त विद्यापीठाच्या पदिी आणि पदविकाांना समकक्षता आणि मान्यता
18
दे िारा महाराष्ट्र शासनाचा ननिणय
 Academic Calendar

Sr. Name of the Activity Tentative schedule

No. Odd Semester Even Semester
From To From To
1 Admission 01/01/2025 31/01/2025 --- ---
2 Online availability of SLM February February February February
3 Contact Programmes February May August December
4 Assignment Submission April April November November
5 Evaluation of Assignments May May December December
6 Examination (Practical and May May January January
Project)
7 Examination (Theory) May/June May/June January January
8 Declaration of Result July July February February
Note: For the latest updates/decisions regarding registration, examination and other related topics
including schedule of the Internal assessment, learners should visit the university website
and Learner Support Center (LSC) regularly (at least once in a week).

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1. About the School of Computer Science
The School of Computer Science is one of the school of studies in the University. Through its
quality policy, the School aims to enhance and sustain excellence of its educational
programmes. It has a vision to create computer literacy by taking computer education to the
masses.
The School envisages to:
• Develop degree, postgraduate and research level computer programmes for creating
professional manpower required by the IT industries.
• Develop need-based and job-oriented short-term computer programmes to meet the huge
demand of IT skilled manpower in business and industry.
• Ensure relevance of programmes by updating the curriculum dynamically.
• Provide e-Learning support to its learners.
• Establish tie-ups with industries and other educational institutions to share experience and
knowledge.
• Carry out research that will help in developing new methods, tools and techniques useful
for computer education and applications.
• The School imparts computer education through its Authorized Learner Support Centres.

2. Need for Programmes

Human society has passed through ‘green revolution’, ‘industrial revolution’ and ‘information
revolution’. Now it is entering into ‘knowledge revolution’. Education in general and
‘computer education’ in particular is gaining utmost importance in today’s knowledge society.
Computer skills have become the life skills for everybody.
For high productivity and better quality, many business houses, Government departments and
industries are making extensive use of computers. Extensive manpower is required to handle
and operate these computers. Thus, there is pressing demand of computer professionals to work
at various levels in Information Technology (IT) industries.
Highly skilled software professionals are required for nation building. They design and develop
software products and systems. They are helpful in providing IT and IT-enabled services. They
carry out overseas projects and earn huge amounts of foreign exchange for the country. They
become entrepreneurs and establish IT industries, which provide employment for a large
number of people.
These programmes combine the intellectual challenge of a new discipline with the excitement
of an innovative and rapidly expanding information technology. These programmes are
intended for those learners who plan careers in computer science, in the fields that make use
of computing and for those who plan postgraduate study in computer science.

3. Learner Support Centre

The Learner Support Centre (LSC) is authorized to conduct computer programmes offered by
the University. Specific programmes are assigned to that Learner Support Centre depending
on the infrastructure available.
The Coordinator of the Learner Support Centre shall look after all the activities of the LSC.
The Learner Support Centre performs the following important functions:
• Conduct the Courses as prescribed by the University.
• Forward necessary information to the University as and when required.
• Organize counseling sessions, practical sessions as per the planned time table prepared by
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 the LSC and submitted to YCMOU at the beginning of the academic year.
• Preserve all necessary records related to LSC activities.
• Perform duties as an examination centre.
• Provide any other additional facilities for the learners’ benefit.
Learners should carry out the entire computer practical at the LSC. The Coordinator/
Counselor/ Supervisor of the LSC will supervise the practical activities.

4. Programmes offered by the School of Computer Science

Programme Name of the programme Duration * Valid

Code registration
period
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) {2025
P163
Pattern}
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) {2016
P131 3 years 5 years
Pattern}
Diploma in Computerised Financial Accounting
D178 1 year 2 years
{2024 Pattern}
C188 Certificate in Advanced Excel {2024 Pattern} 6 months 1 year
Certificate in Computerised Financial Accounting
C189 6 months 1 year
{2024 Pattern}
Certificate in Advanced Computerised Financial
C190 6 months 1 year
Accounting {2024 Pattern}
C191 Certificate in Data Analytics {2024 Pattern} 6 months 1 year

Programmes offered by School of Computer Science in Collaboration with Institutes:

Programme Name of the programme Duration Collaboration

Code with
D212 Diploma in IT & ITeS {2024 Pattern} 3 Years
Yashswi Skills
Advanced Diploma in IT & ITes {2024
D211 2 Years Limited, Pune
Pattern}
Diploma in Data Science with AI and ML
D216 1 year Sanjivani
{2025 Pattern}
Certificate in Data Science with Machine College of
C227 9 Months
Learning {2025 Pattern} Engineering.
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence {2025 Kopergaon
C228 3 Months
Pattern}
Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation
D217 1 Year
{2025 Pattern}
C229 Certificate in Cyber Acts. {2025 Pattern} 3 Months Cyecops
C230 Certificate in CDR Analysis {2025 Pattern} 5 Days LLP, Pune
Certificate in Mobile and Cyber Forensics
C231 5 Days
{2025 Pattern}
Maharshi
Karve Stree
Certificate in Data Analytics with Internship Shikshan
C226 6 Months
{2025 Pattern} Samstha
(MKSSS)
AIT, Pune

* Re-registration: A learner who fails to complete the programme within the valid registration
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 period will have to re-register for the programme if the programme is on offer at that time.

5. Eligibility and Documents to be uploaded while applying

(I) Eligibility
At present there is no provision in the University to admit international learners. The
eligibility criteria are given below:
SN Year Qualification
1. Qualifying marks in Common Entrance Test conducted by the university
AND
2. 12th standard of HSC Board of Maharashtra, or equivalent [including MCVC]
OR
2. 3-year Diploma of Board of Technical Examination or equivalent
1 FY BCA OR
2. 2-year ITI Programme of any trade after 10th] standard
OR
2. 2-year course of Maharashtra State Board of Vocational education after 10th
SYBCA FYBCA(P131) registered
TYBCA SYBCA(P131) registered
(II) Documents to be uploaded while applying
SN Year Documents to be uploaded
1 FY BCA 1) Result of Common Entrance test conducted by the university.
2) Age Proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, Aadhar Card, PAN Card,
Leaving Certificate)
3) Statement of Marks of Std 12th
OR
3) Statement of Marks of Std 10thAND Statement of marks of all 3 years
of Diploma
OR
3) Statement of Marks of Std 10thANDStatement of marks of all 2 years
of ITI
OR
3) Statement of Marks of Std 10thANDStatement of marks of all 2 years
of Maharashtra State Board of Vocational Education course
2 SY BCA FY BCA Marksheet or FY BCA Hall Ticket
3 TY BCA SY BCA Marksheet or SY BCA Hall Ticket

For Change in Learner Support Centre

No objection Certificate from the earlier(old) LSC in the format (given in Appendix C)

6. Language of Instruction
The medium of instruction of all the programmes is English Language only. Self-Learning
Material (SLM) of all Courses is available in English (in PDF). However, the Coordinator,
Counsellor or Supervisor may use English /Marathi /Any other language to help the learners
understand the subject well.The medium ofexamination will be English.

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 7. Educational Network for Programme Delivery
The University has its headquarters in Nashik. Keeping in line with its vision of taking
education to every doorstep, the University takes care to provide its academic programmes to
the learners located in different parts of Maharashtra State. For this the University has
established 8 Regional Centres and the network of authorized Learner Support Centres in
Maharashtra.
The instructional package consists of the following components:
• Study material developed by experts using instructional technology.
• Good quality instructional text adopted from the market.
• Face-to-face / Online contact sessions organized at the Learner Support Centres.
• Practical Components handled at the Learner Support Centres.
• Evaluation of learners at the Examination Centres.

8. Programme Structure
B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications) (2016 pattern)[P131]
Theory/
Course Contact Credit Passing
Course Name Practical/ Assessment Type
Code (HRS) Points Marks
Project
Semester 1
AEC001 English Communication Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP501 Mathematics Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP502 Problem Solving using Computers Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP503 Programming using C++ Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP701 Lab: Mathematics Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
Lab: Problem Solving using EE(20/50)
CMP702 Practical 30 2 20/50
Computers
CMP703 Lab: Programming using C++ Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
Total 220/550
Semester 2
ENV121 Environmental Studies Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP504 Statistics Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP505 Data Structure using C++ Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP506 Computer Networks Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP704 Lab: Statistics Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
CMP705 Lab: Data Structure using C++ Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
CMP706 Lab: Computer Networks Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
Total 220/550
Semester 3
ICT152 Python Programming Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP507 Operating System Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP508 Web Technologies Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP509 Database Management System Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
ICT153 Lab: Python Programming Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
CMP708 Lab: Web Technologies Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
CMP709 Lab: Database Management System Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
Total 220/550
Semester 4
OPN272 Financial and Investment Skills Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP510 Computer System Architecture Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP511 Software Engineering Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP512 JAVA Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP710 Lab: Computer System Architecture Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
CMP711 Lab: Software Engineering Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
CMP712 Lab: JAVA Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
Total 220/550
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 Semester 5
CMP332 Quantitative Aptitude Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP513 E Commerce Technologies Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP514 Advance JAVA Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP515 Linux Administration Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP713 Lab: E Commerce Technologies Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
CMP714 Lab: Advance JAVA Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
CMP715 Lab: Linux Administration Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
Total 220/550
Semester 6
OPN273 Personality and Career Skills Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP516 Android Programming Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP517 PHP Programming Theory 60 4 CA(20) + EE(32/80) 40/100
CMP716 Lab: Android Programming Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
CMP717 Lab: PHP Programming Practical 30 2 EE(20/50) 20/50
CMP801 Project-BCA Project 90 6 EE(60/150) 60/150
Total 220/550

9. Fees

Common Entrance Test Fees: Rs.500/- per attempt. Maximum three attempts are allowed.
Programme Fees:
The Total Programme Fee consists of four independent parts:
• Mandatory Fees: Mandatory fees includes fees towards Prospectus, Registration,
Eligibility Checking, Identity Card, E-Suvidha / E-Services, Sanwad, Sports, Student
Welfare (DSW), Chancellor office Events, Disaster Management, Library, NSS,
Student Insurance, Convocation and Alumni.

• LSC Share: The LSC share is expected to cover the expenditures incurred or to be
incurred by the LSC on various activities related to the programme.

• University Share: The University share is expected to cover the expenditures incurred
or to be incurred by the university on various academic activities related to the
programme.

• Exam Fees: The exam fees include the examination fees for the first attempt.

Total
Sr. Name of the Mandatory University LSC Exam
Year Programme
No. programme Fee Share Share Fee
Fee
1 Bachelor of FY 618 7202 12000 2920 22740
Computer
Applications SY 508 9202 13000 2920 25630
(BCA)[P131]
TY 968 6202 10000 2830 20000

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The Learner will be required to pay total Programme fees while taking online admission. No
installments in the fees will be given.

Mandatory Fee Breakup

Sr.No. Nature of Fees FY SY Direct SY TY
1 Registration 200 200 200 200
2 Eligibility 100 0 100 0
3 Identity Card 10 0 10 0
4 Prospectus 50 50 50 50
5 e-Suvidha/e-Services 60 60 60 60
6 Library 10 10 10 10
7 Chancellor’s Office Events 38 38 38 38
8 Sports 50 50 50 50
9 DSW 50 50 50 50
10 Disaster Management 10 10 10 10
11 NSS 10 10 10 10
12 Alumni 0 0 0 10
13 Sanwad 10 10 10 10
14 Graduation/Convocation 0 0 0 450
15 Learner Insurance 20 20 20 20
Total 618 508 618 968

Important Note: As Per the Policy Decision of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open
University (YCMOU),in line with the university’s commitment to ensuring inclusive
education, Transgender persons ,children’s of farmers who have committed suicide and
visually impaired students will get admission with a nominal fee of ₹ 10/- (₹ Ten) only.

10. Registration of Learners

It is necessary for the learner to attend the counseling and practical sessions at the Learner
Support Centre, so before selecting the LSC, the learner is advised to visit the nearby LSC of
his/her choice and ensure that he/she is satisfied as per his/her needs. The list of authorized
Learner Support Centres is available on the website.
Admission Process: For admission process, please visit the university portal
(http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac) / Learner Support Centre of your choice.

11. Common Entrance Test

The candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
programme of this University (either in first year or directly in second year) will have to appear
for the Common Entrance Test conducted by the university and get the qualifying marks in it.
The Common Entrance Test will be conducted online and will have the duration of 50 minutes.
The test consists of 50 multiple choice questions, carrying maximum of 100 marks (each
question 2 Marks). Candidate must obtain a minimum of 40 marks for becoming qualified for
BCA admission. The candidate will have choice to take Mock test before appearing for CET.

Schedule of Common Entrance Test:Schedule will be declared by separate

Nature and Composition
notification of CET:Students are requested to see YCMOU website for the
by the University.
same.

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Nature and Composition of CET:
• All the questions are ‘multiple choice’ type, having four options.
• The candidate has to ‘select’ most correct option as the correct answer.
• No negative marking for wrong answer.
• The test consists of the following sections.

No. of
Sr. Questions
No. Section Details and Marks
1 Basic knowledge Input output devices, Components of a 20 Questions
of Computer/IT Computer System, Basic of Operating 40 Marks
System, Software Applications, Internet
basics,HTML,Social media,Networking
fundamentals (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi), Email,
Web browsers, Office applications
2 Numerical Ability Computational, Linear equation, 10Questions
Polynomials, Metrics, Determinants, Set 20 Marks
Theory, Ratios and Proportion, Profit and
Loss, Simple and Compound interest
3 Logical Reasoning Patterns, sequences, Blood Relation, 10Questions
Mirror image, Logical deduction. 20 Marks
4 General Aptitude Language skills (Vocabulary, Grammar, 10Questions
and English Reading comprehension), Current Affairs, 20 Marks
Communication General knowledge, Mental ability

To prepare effectively for the CET, you can refer to various books and online resources. List
of some reference books and digital resources are given below:

Reference Books:
• Computer Fundamentals" by P.K. Sinha
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal
• A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal
• Objective General English" by S.P. Bakshi
• High School English Grammar - Wren and Martin for Grammar
• Class XI & XII Mathematics by R.D. Sharma, etc.
Websites:
• ww.indiabix.com
• www.geeksforgeeks.org
• www.tutorialspoint.com
• www.sanfoundry.com

Sample Questions:

Q 1. Which of the following is an input device?

(A) Monitor (B) Printer (C) Keyboard (D) Speaker

Q 2.Which software would you use to create a document?

(A) MS Word (B) MS Excel (C) MS PowerPoint (D) MS Access

Q 3.CPU stands for --------

(A) Central Process Unit (B) Central Processing Unit
(C) Control Processing Unit (D) Central Power Unit

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Q4.Which is the number, which whensquaredandaddedto12becomes 7 times its value?
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 5 (D) 6

Q 5. Rama and Krishna hire a pasture for Rs.260. Rama puts 20 cows for 3 monthsand
Krishna puts 35 cows for 2 months. The amount to be paid by Rama will be -
(A) Rs.100 (B)Rs.115 (C) Rs.120 (D) Rs.140

Q 6. Find the next number in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, ___

(A) 28 (B) 30 (C) 32 (D) 34

Q 7. Eight friends Ajay, Vikas, Ronak, Amit, Gaurav, Nikhil, Neeraj and Sagar are sitting in
a circular table for having their dinner.Amit is sitting between Ajay and Gaurav.Aurav
is sitting second to the right of Nikhil.Vikas is sitting between Ronak and Neeraj.4)
Nikhil is sitting between Neeraj and Sagar.Who is sitting between Ronak and Amit?

(A)Ajay (B) Vikas (C) Neeraj (D) Sagar

Q 8. In a certain code, ‘BEAT’ is written as ‘YVZG’. How is ‘MILD’ written in that code?
(A) NROF (B) ORNF (C) NRMF (D) ONRF
Q 9.Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to "ADHERE":
(A) Separate (B) Stick (C) Ignore (D) Quit
Q 10. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (D) SardarVallabhbhai Patel

12. Changing the Learner Support Centre

The Learner once registered, cannot change the Learner Support Centre (LSC) in-between the
academic year for which the fees have been paid. However, while taking the admission next
time, the learner can change the LSC.
Learner who wants to change the LSC is required to take the No Objection Certificate (format
given in Appendix C) and upload it at the time of admission. Only those learners having No
Objection Certificate will be allowed to change the LSC.

13. Re-registration
The valid registration period for BCA will be of 5 years including the year of first year
registration. The learner should complete BCA successfully within this period.
After the expiry of the valid registration period, the learner should re-register i.e. take fresh
admission to the programme (provided the University continues to offer this programme at that
time) by paying to the University, the fees specified at that time. All the rules and regulations,
which exist at the time of re-registration, will apply to the learner.
The entire re-registration process will be conducted Off-line and the learner will have to come
in person at School of Computer Science, complete the process of re-registration and transfer
the necessary fees on-line.

Programme Mandatory University LSC Share Re-

fees share registration
validity
BCA As specified by University LSC Share of 2 years
the University Share of Third Third Year of
at the time of Year of respective
re-registration respective Programme
programme

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 1. Examination fees will be charged separately and is not included in the above fees.
2. The learner will have to complete the courses which are incomplete by filling the
repeater examination form and its fees (as declared by examination section).
3. If the syllabus of the course is revised then the learner will have to give exam based
on the revised syllabus.
4. If the course is not available at the time of re-registration then the school will assign
the alternate course available at that time. It will be learner’s responsibility to learn
the new course on his own.
5. Learner should proactively visit university portal and be in touch with coordinator of
YCMOU MCA study centre (54491). No separate communication will be done with
the learner by the university.

14. Teaching Learning Process

There are three types of learners taking admission for the programmes in YCMOU.
1. Working/ In job persons.
2. Fresh learners doing dual degrees.
3. Fresh learners doing only YCMOU degree.

First two types of learners prefer the week-end or evening sessions while the third type of
learners expect regular class similar to conventional universities.

Learner Support Centre prepares timetable suitable for the majority of the learners. Timetable
is prepared to provide minimum hours of counseling sessions and practical sessions for the
learners. Learners are expected to attend at least 75% counseling sessions and complete all
necessary practical and prepare Workbook Journal.

Those learners who fail to attend the counseling sessions are provided with the notes,
presentations and exercises of the sessions. Learners are expected to go through it, do the self-
study and solve and submit the exercises to the Learner Support Centre. The learners who are
absent for actual counseling sessions but do self-study and submit the solved exercises in
satisfactory manner (exercises are given by the LSC) are considered present for that session.

For practical sessions also, if learner opts for doing the practical at home on his/her computing
resources, it is acceptable. But in that case learner is required to visit Learner Support Centre
and satisfy the supervisor about the completion of practical work satisfactorily and get the
Workbook/ Journal signed by the supervisor.

For each theory course (4 credit points) 30 counseling sessions are scheduled. Each counseling
session is of two hours duration. For each practical course (2 credit points) 15 practical
sessions are conducted.

With the availability of ICT at LSCs and learners, some Learner Support Centres conduct 70%
online counseling sessions to reduce the travel time of the learners. The recording of the online
counseling sessions is made available to the learners for future reference.

Sports, Cultural and Research Competitions

The Department of Student Welfare in the university, conducts sports, cultural and research
competitions at Regional Level. The selected learners/ team of learners get opportunity to
participate at the University level event. The selected learners/ teams represent the university
at Inter University Competitions held every year.

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15. Evaluation
Examination will be of descriptive type. To successfully complete the academic program,
learner shall need to successfully complete all the courses in it.

The performance at the examinations for all the courses in the academic program (except those
which are “exempted”) shall determine the overall class / division / Cumulative Grade
Performance Average (CGPA).
Marks system:
1. For the purpose of evaluation, there are three types of courses, namely,
a. Theory
b. Practical
c. Project
2. For Theory Courses, there will be two components in examination, namely,
a. Continuous Assessment (CA)
b. End Examination (EE).
3. The Continuous Assessment (CA) (of 20% marks) for a Theory Course shall consist of activities
including assignment, class test and seminars to be set, organized and evaluated by the respective
Learner Support Centre. The statement of marks of the continuous assessment shall be displayed
on the Notice Board by the LSC.
The LSC will upload and publish the marks of Continuous Assessment as per the guidelines given
by the examination section before the commencement of the End Examination. The hard copy in
the format given by the examination section will be preserved at the LSC for three years.
4. The End Examination (EE) (of 80 % marks) shall be set, organized and evaluated under
supervision and control of the Controller of Examination, YCMOU. The EE shall consist of
compulsory questions of 5 marks each.
5. For successful completion of a Theory Course, the learner must secure at least 40 % marks in the
EE and at least 40% in combined total of CA and EE. In case the learner does not complete a
theory course successfully, s/he may appear as a repeater for End Examination by paying requisite
fee and by following the stipulated procedure.
Existing marks in CA of repeater learners will be considered while calculating result of repeat
examination. No repeat examination in CA will be taken.
6. For Practical Courses, an end examination of maximum marks, shown in the course structure shall
be conducted at an examination centre with the facilities of laboratory for conduct of practical
activities.
7. The learners, for the Practical courses, shall be evaluated with the following criteria.
• Actual Performance of the examinee: 60%
• Workbook / Journal: 20%
• Viva: 20%.
8. Learner must secure 40% or more marks to successfully complete the practical courses.
9. The Project Work type of courses shall carry marks as defined in the course structure. Of these
marks to be allotted, 50% marks are to be assigned by Internal Examiner and 50% by the External
Examiner. The evaluation will be based on the performance of the learner in Viva Voce, Project

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 Report and Presentation based on the Project work. The learner needs to secure 40% marks in the
Project Examination to successfully complete the course.
Learners Evaluation with Grade system:
1. The examination system shall be same as that with the marking with the following
additional changes:
2. The marks scored by the learner shall be converted into grade points using rules approved
by the university authority.
3. Letter Grade: It is an index of the performance of students in a said course. Grades
aredenoted by letters O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P and F. The UGC recommends a 10-point
grading sem with the following letter grades and points as given below:
Letter Grade and description Grade Point
O (Outstanding) 10
A+(Excellent) 9
A(Very Good) 8
B+(Good) 7
B(Above Average) 6
C(Average) 5
P (Pass) 4
F(Fail) 0
Ab (Absent) 0

16. Award of Degree

Award of Degree: A learner becomes eligible for award of degree after successful
completion of the courses included in the concerned degree programme.

17. Contact Points at Learner Support Centre and YCMOU

Type of Difficulties / Problems Contact Points

Difficulties in any course and planning of The Counselor / Coordinator at Learner
academic activities at the LSC Support Centre
Registration Head,
Registration Related Matters nondani@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
Ph: (0253) 2230580, 2231715
Director, Student Services Division
Registration, Student Services and LSC
dir_ssd@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
Related Matters/Grievances
Ph: (0253) 2231478
Deputy Registrar, Examination Unit- 2
Examination related matters examcomp.ycmou@gmail.com
Ph: (0253) 2230058/2231479
The Controller of Examination
Examination related grievances coe@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
Ph: (0253 Ph: (0253) 2230058/ 2231479 )
School of Computer Science
Academic matters/ LSC related problems scmcs@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
Ph: (0253) 2230717
Director, School of Computer Science
Grievances related to Academic matters /LSC
dir_comp@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

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 18. Contact Details of the Regional Centres

Sr. Regional Director’s Email-id

Name & Address of Region District
No. Phone
Amravati Region Akola
YCMOU Regional Centre, Amravati rd_amravati@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
1 V.M.V. To Valgoan Road, Buldhana (0721) 2531445
Post V.M.V., Yawatmal
Amravati - 444 604 Washim
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Region Chhatrapati
YCMOU Regional Centre, Sambhajinagar rd_aurangabad@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
2 Survey No.41, Near Military Beed (0240) 2371066, 2371077
Hostel,Nandanwan Colony, Jalna
Chhavni,ChatrapatiSambhajin Dharashiv
agar - 431 002
Mumbai Region
Mumbai
YCMOU Regional Centre,
Raigad rd_mumbai@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
JagannathShankarsheth
Thane (022) 23874186, 23874183, 23874177
3 M.N.C. Primary Marathi
Palghar
School, Frear bridge(South)
Nana Chowk, Grant Road (W)
Mumbai 400 007
Nagpur Region
Bhandara
YCMOU Regional Centre,
Chandrapur rd_nagpur@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
Subhedar Hall, University
Gadchiroli (0712) 2553724, 2553725
4 Sports Area, Law College
Nagpur
Campus, RavinagarChouk,
Wardha
Amravati Road,
Gondia
Nagpur-440001
Nashik Region Ahilyanagar
YCMOU Regional Centre, Dhule rd_nashik@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
5 Old Municipal Corporation Jalgaon (0253) 2317063
Building, New Pandit Colony, Nashik
Nashik - 422 002 Nandurbar
Pune Region
Pune
YCMOU Regional Centre,
Satara rd_pune@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
ShahirAnnabhauSathePrashal
Solapur (020) 24457914
6 aGruha,School No. 5 (Boys),
654, SadashivPeth,
Kumthekar Marg,
Pune 411 030
Kolhapur Region
Kolhapur rd_kolhapur@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
YCMOU Regional Centre,
Sangli (0231) 2607022
7 Near Post Office Shivaji
Ratnagiri
University Campus,
Sindhudurg
Kolhapur 416 004
Nanded Region
YCMOU Regional Centre, Latur rd_nanded@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
SRT Marathwada University Nanded
8 (02462) 229940, 283038
Area, Zari Road, Near Parbhani
Military Boy’s Hostel, Hingoli
Nanded - 421 606

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 Appendix A

Instructions for creating the Academic Bank of Credits–ID

(APAAR ID)

As per the National Education Policy 2020, it is mandatory for the learner to create the
Academic Bank of Credits-ID. The learner is required to fill up the information
regarding his/her Certificates, Diploma and name of the Degree in the DigiLocker
(ABC-NAD) or else it won’t be possible to transfer the credits he/she will earn through
other programmes. He/ She can register his/her Academic Bank of Credits-ID at the
portal https://www.abc.gov.inor he/she can visit the universities website at
www.ycmou.ac.inwherein he/she is supposed to click on the ‘Student Zone’ tab. Under
the student Zone tab, he/she will find the ‘Academic Bank of Credits’ option. After
clicking on the Academic Bank of Credits option, he/she will get information and PPTs
of how he/she can create his/her Academic Bank ofCredits-ID.

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 Appendix B

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik

No Objection Certificate from the old LSC

(for the learner willing to change the LSC)
Batch: Academic Session January 2025

The learner Mr/Miss/Mrs ……………………………………………. having PRN

……………………. was doing FY/SY BCA at our Learner support Centre (LSC Name and
Code : -------------------------------------------------------------------) during academic year ---------
---------------. He/ She has fully paid LSC fee share and do not have any liabilities to the LSC.

We have no objection in changing the LSC of Mr/Miss/Mrs

……………………………………………. for further studies.

Date: Signature of Head/Coordinator

Seal/Stamp of LSC

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 Appendix C

UGC approval for the University

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 Appendix D
https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5729348_Guidelines-for-pursuing-two-
academic-programmes-simultaneously.pdf

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 Appendix E

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“We are reaching the stage where problems that we must solve are
going to become insoluble without computers. I do not fear
computers; I fear the lack of them”
Isaac Asimov

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

[Established by Government of Maharashtra]
Dnyangangotri, Near Gangapur Dam, Nashik - 422 222
Telephone: [0253] 2231714, 2231715, and 2230717
E-Mail: scmcs@ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
Website: http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
http://ycmou.ac.in