Is BA degree from YCMOU valid for UPSC IAS exam?

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Vinay kr Pandey
3 years ago
Dear aspirant, Yes, one can write the UPSC and MPSC exams who is graduate from YCMOU because YCMOU is recognized by UGC and granted statutory power by the Maharashtra State legislature. See anyone who is graduated from recognised universities by University Grants Commission then they all eligible fo

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Raj shakya
6 years ago
Honestly, according to the graph analysis of degree background related to IAS qualifiers, its a highly heterogeneous data, Degree in any stream hardly matters when it comes to pursuing IAS exam but yes if you wish to lower your burden to some 20% you may go for B.A. As that will help you make a basi

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Ashok  Kumar
6 years ago
YCMU (Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University) is an open university and its 5th open university in India. This university is approved by University Grants Commission. So if you have B.A. Degree from YCMOU, you are eligible for appearing in UPSC IAS exam.

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Swapnaneel Bhuiya
6 years ago
The YCMOU has been recognised under section 12 (B) of the UGC. BA degree awarded by the university is valid for applying to civil services examination conducted by UPSC.

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Sunil Soni
8 years ago
The YCMOU has been recognised under section 12 (B) of the UGC. BA degree awarded by the university is valid for applying for Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC.

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