To enroll in a distance BA in Mass Communication & Journalism, students need to fulfill the eligibility criteria set by YCMOU. The general eligibility criteria are as follows:

Students must have completed their 12th class from a recognized board or equivalent institution.

1. They must have secured a minimum of 45% marks in their senior secondary education.
2. There are no reservations or percentage relaxation for any student.
3. There is no age limit to apply for a distance BA in Mass Communication and Journalism.

The following are a few eligibility criteria that should be fulfilled by the students if they wish to enroll in a distance BA in Mass Communication and Journalism at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University:

1. Students should have completed a Preparatory Program of Yashvantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Or

1. Students must have completed their 12th class from Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (HSC) or any other equivalent state board from another state.

Or

1. The Senior Secondary class must be passed before 1975.

Or

1. Students must have completed (successfully) a minimum of 2 years in a Government-Recognized Diploma Program right after 10th class.

No, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University does not offer an online BA in Mass Communication & Journalism, but it offers a distance BA in Mass Communication & Journalism. Though the quality of education offered for both degrees are same, and OL & ODL programs are equivalent to regular programs according to UGC-DEB.

The course fee for each year is different from the other, below are the details:

• 1st year - INR 3,308
• 2nd year - INR 3,978
• 3rd year - INR 4458

The total fee for the full course (Distance BA in Mass Communication & Journalism) is INR 11,744.

The syllabus offered by YCMOU for its Distance BA in Mass Communication & Journalism is available on their official website; you can visit it directly and check it out for yourself.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has awarded the university an “A” grade accreditation. Additionally, YCMOU is a UGC-DEB-approved university.