School of Computer Science

Certificate and Diploma Programmes

Academic Session January 2025

Dnyangangotri, Govardhan, Near Gangapur Dam,

Nashik – 422 222
(0253) 2230459, 2230717

Web Site / Web Portal

http://www.ycmou.ac.in,
http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac

Email:
[email protected]
 Getting Additional Skill Sets with This Programme:

• Acquiring different skills required in the different sectors will

give you opportunity to earn while you learn by doing part time
job, freelancing.
• This will help you in providing financial support to the family,
while pursuing your higher education.
• After completion of these courses one may get better jobs or even
think of starting his/her own venture.

School of Computer Science Student Services Division

Shri Madhav Palshikar, Director (I/C) Prof. Prakash Deshmukh, Director
Dr. Prakash Khanale, Academic Coordinator Mrs. Shubhangi N. 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: 1 January 2025
Publisher: Registrar, YCMOU, Nashik - 422 222
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 4
8 Programme Structure 4
9 Fees 6
10 Registration of Learners 7
11 Teaching Learning Process 7
12 Evaluation 7
13 Award of Certificate and Diploma 8
14 Contact Points at Learner Support Centre and YCMOU 9
15 Contact Details of the Regional Centres 10
Appendix A: Instructions for creating the Academic Bank of Credits –ID11
Appendix B: UGC approval for the university 12
Appendix C: मु त िव ापीठा या पदवी आिण पदिवकां ना समक ता आिण मा यता
13
दे णारा महारा शासनाचा िनणय
 Academic Calendar

6 months Certificate programme

Sr. Name of the Activity Tentative schedule
No. January Batch
From To
1 Admission 01/01/2025 31/01/2025
2 Teaching –Learning 01/02/2025 15/05/2025
3 End Examination 15/05/2025 30/05/2025

1 Year Diploma programme

Sr. Name of the Activity From To
No.
1 Admission 01/01/2025 31/01/2025
2 Teaching –Learning (First Semester) 01/02/2025 15/05/2025
3 End Examination (First Semester) 15/05/2025 30/05/2025
4 Teaching –Learning (Second Semester) 15/07/2025 15/12/2025
5 End Examination (Second Semester) 15/12/2025 30/12/2025

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 human resources required by the IT industries.
 Develop need-based and job-oriented short-term computer programmes to meet the huge
demand of IT skilled human resources 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 Centers.

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 human resources are required to
handle and operate these computers. Thus, there is pressing demand of persons having
computer IT skills to work at various levels in various sectors. They are helpful in providing
IT and IT-enabled services. They can become entrepreneurs and provided services to the
industries/organizations.

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.
 Make available the hard copy of the Prospectus for reading purpose at reception.
 Forward necessary information to the University as and when required.
 Organize counseling sessions, practical sessions as per the planned time table
prepared by the LSC and submitted to YCMOU at the beginning of the session.

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  Preserve all necessary records related to LSC activities.
 Facilitate delivery of instructional material on demand.
 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 Learner Support Centre. The
Coordinator/Counselor/Supervisor of the Learner Support Centre will supervise the practical
activities.

4. Programmes offered by the School of Computer Science

Programme Name of the programme Duration * Valid
Code registration period
P163 Master of Computer Applications (MCA) {2024 2 years 4 years
Pattern}
P131 Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) 3 years 5 years
{2024 Pattern}
D178 Diploma in Computerized Financial Accounting 1 year 2 years
{2024 Pattern}
C188 Certificate in Advanced Excel {2024 Pattern} 6 Months 1Year
C189 Certificate in Computerized Financial Accounting 6 months 1 year
{2024 Pattern}
C190 Certificate in Advanced Computerized Financial 6 Months 1Year
Accounting {2024 Pattern}
C191 Certificate in Data Analytics {2024 Pattern} 6 Months 1Year

Programmes offered in Collaboration with other 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
{2025 Pattern} Sanjivani College
Certificate in Data Science with Machine 9
C227
Learning {2025 Pattern} Months
of Engineering.
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence {2025 3 Kopergaon
C228
Pattern} Months
Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation {2025
D217 1 Year
Pattern}
C229 Certificate in Cyber Acts. {2025 Pattern} 3
Months Cyecops LLP,
C230 Certificate in CDR Analysis {2025 Pattern} 5 Days Pune
Certificate in Mobile and Cyber Forensics
C231 5 Days
{2025 Pattern}
Maharishi Karve
Certificate in Data Analytics with Internship Stree Shikshan
6
C226 Months
Samstha
{2025 Pattern} (MKSSS) AIT,
Pune

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5. Eligibility and Documents to be uploaded while applying
At present there is no provision in the University to admit international learners.
Eligibility Documents to be uploaded
12th Pass or 1) Age Proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, Aadhar Card, PAN
equivalent Card, Leaving Certificate)
2) Statement of Marks of Std 12th OR
th
2) Statement of Marks of Std 10 AND Statement of marks of all 3
years of Diploma OR
2) Statement of Marks of Std 10th AND Statement of marks of all 2
years of ITI OR
2) Statement of Marks of Std 10th AND Statement of marks of all 2
years of Maharashtra State Board of Vocational Education course

6. Language of Instruction
The medium of instruction of all the programmes is English Language only. All Study
Material of the programmes is in English in the form of E Content (Video PDF, Text, e-
Books, illustrations and documents including web resources, Discussion Forum.) .The
medium of examination will be English; however, the Counselor or supervisor may use
English /Marathi /Any other language to help the learners understand the subject well.

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.
 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
1. Certificate in Advanced Excel (C188)
Course Theory/ Contact Credit Assessment Passing
Course Name
Code Practical (HRS) Points Type Marks
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30)
CMP809 Excel 60/100
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30)
CMP810 Advanced Excel 60/100
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)

2. Certificate in Computerised Financial Accounting (C189)

Course Theory/ Contact Credit Assessment Passing
Course Name
Code Practical (HRS) Points Type Marks
Computerised Financial Theory 12 4 CA (24/60)
CMP811 120/200
Accounting with Tally Practical 120 4 EE (96/140)

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 3. Certificate in Advanced Computerized Financial Accounting (C190)
Theory/
Course Contact Credit Assessment Passing
Course Name Practical/
Code (HRS) Points Type Marks
Project
Computerised Financial Theory 12 4 CA (24/60)
CMP811 120/200
Accounting with Tally Practical 120 4 EE (96/140)
Advanced Computerised Theory 12 4 CA (24/60)
CMP812 120/200
Financial Accounting with Tally Practical 120 4 EE (96/140)
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30)
CMP809 Excel 60/100
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30)
CMP810 Advanced Excel 60/100
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)
24 360/600

4. Certificate in Data Analytics (C191)

Theory/
Course Contact Credit Assessment Passing
Course Name Practical/
Code (HRS) Points Type Marks
Project
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30)
CMP815 Business Statistics 60/100
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30) 60/100
CMP810 Advanced Excel
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)
Theory 6 2 CA (12/30) 60/100
CMP808 Python Programming
Practical 60 2 EE (48/70)
CMP816 Database Management Practical 60 2 EE (30/50) 30/50
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30) 60/100
CMP803 Data Visualization Tools
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)
CA (30/50)
CMP817 Project Project 120 4 60/100
+EE(30/50)
22 330/550

5. Diploma in Computerised Financial Accounting (D178)

Theory/
Course Contact Credit Assessment Passing
Course Name Practical/
Code (HRS) Points Type Marks
Project
Semester 1
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30)
CMP802 Data Entry Operations 60/100
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)
Computerised Financial Accounting Theory 12 4 CA (24//60)
CMP811 120/200
with Tally Practical 120 4 EE (96/140)
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30)
CMP809 Excel 60/100
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30)
CMP810 Advanced Excel 60/100
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)
Semester 2
Advanced Computerised Financial Theory 12 4 CA (24//60)
CMP812 120/200
Accounting with Tally Practical 120 4 EE (96/140)
Theory 3 1 CA (12/30)
CMP803 Data Visualization Tools 60/100
Practical 90 3 EE (48/70)
Theory 6 2 CA (12/30) 60/100
CMP813 Financial Security
Practical 60 2 EE (48/70)
CA (30/50)
CMP814 CFA Project Project 120 4 60/100
+EE(30/50)
40 600/1000

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9. 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.
 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 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.
Sr. Mandatory University LSC Exam Programme
Name of the programme
No Fee Share Share Fee Fee
1 Certificate in Advanced Excel 430 500 2050 220 3200
Certificate in Computerised
2 430 500 2050 220 3200
Financial Accounting
Certificate in Advanced
3 430 1060 4250 660 6400
Computerised Financial Accounting
4 Certificate in Data Analytics 430 3960 9000 1610 15000
Diploma in Computerized Financial
5 1018 2782 11000 1650 16450
Accounting
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 Certificate Diploma
1 Registration 200 200
2 Eligibility 100 100
3 Identity Card 10 10
4 Prospectus 50 50
5 e-Suvidha/e-Services 60 60
6 Library 0 0
7 Chancellor’s Office Events 0 38
8 Sports 0 50
9 DSW 0 50
10 Disaster Management 0 0
11 NSS 0 0
12 Alumni 10 10
13 Sanvad 0 0
14 Graduation/Convocation 0 450
15 Learner Insurance 0 0
Total 430 1018
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.

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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.

Important Note
In case of less than 20 admissions to any programme, the university may take the
decision to not to offer the programme for the academic session January 2025. In
such case, total fees paid by the learner will be refunded.

11. Teaching Learning Process

There are three types of learners taking admission for the programmes in YCMOU.
1. Working/ In job persons.
2. Learners pursuing higher education.
3. Fresh learners.
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, perform and complete practical work satisfactorily and get the Workbook/
Journal signed by the supervisor.
For one credit of theory component 3 counseling sessions are scheduled. Each counseling
session is of one hour duration. For one credit of practical component 15 practical sessions
of 2 hours each are conducted.
With the availability of ICT at LSCs and learners, some Learner Support Centres may
conduct online counseling sessions for convenience of learners. The Learning material of the
counseling sessions is made available to the learners for future reference.

12. Evaluation
To successfully complete the academic program, learners need to complete all the courses
successfully.
Marks system:
1. For the purpose of evaluation, there are two types of courses, namely,
a. Course having Theory and Practical component.
b. Course having Project work.

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2. Course having Theory and Practical component:
 Theory Component: There will be online examinations with objective type
questions on each module and one course end test of multiple choice questions.
Learner must secure 40% or more marks to successfully complete the theory
component.
 Practical Component: 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. Learner must secure 48 or more marks out of 70
(96 or more marks out of 140) to successfully complete the practical component.
The Practical Component shall be evaluated with the following criteria.
 Actual Performance of the examinee: 60%
 Workbook / Journal: 20%
 Viva: 20%.
 Learner must secure total 60% or more marks to successfully complete the course
having theory and practical components.
 Project Work: Project work 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, demonstration, Project Report and Presentation based on the
Project work. The learner needs to secure 60% marks in the Project Examination to
successfully complete the course having project work.

Learners Evaluation with Grade system:

The examination system shall be same as that with the marking with the following
additional changes:
1. The marks scored by the learner shall be converted into grade points using rules
approved by the university authority.
2. Letter Grade: It is an index of the performance of students in a said course. Grades
are denoted by letters O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P and F. The UGC recommends a 10-
point grading system 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

13. Award of Certificate and Diploma

Learner becomes eligible for award of certificate and diploma after successful
completion of the courses included in the concerned programme.

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14. 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 [email protected]
Ph: (0253) 2230580, 2231715
Director, Student Services Division
Registration, Student Services and LSC
[email protected]
Related Matters/Grievances
Ph: (0253) 2231478
Deputy Registrar, Examination Unit- 2
Examination related matters [email protected]
Ph: (0253) 2230058 /2231479
The Controller of Examination
Examination related grievances [email protected]
Ph: (0253 Ph: (0253) 2230058/ 2231479 )
School of Computer Science
Academic matters/ LSC related problems [email protected]
Ph: (0253) 2230717
Director, School of Computer Science
Grievances related to Academic matters /LSC
[email protected]

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15. 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 [email protected]
1 V.M.V. To Valgoan Road, Buldhana (0721) 2531445
Post V.M.V., Yawatmal
Amravati - 444 604 Washim
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Region Chhatrapati [email protected]
YCMOU Regional Centre, Sambhajinagar c
2 Survey No.41, Near Military Beed (0240) 2371066, 2371077
Hostel, Nandanwan Colony, Jalna
Chhavni, Chatrapati Dharashiv
Sambhajinagar - 431 002
Mumbai Region
Mumbai
YCMOU Regional Centre,
Raigad [email protected]
Jagannath Shankarsheth
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 [email protected]
Subhedar Hall, University
Gadchiroli (0712) 2553724, 2553725
4 Sports Area, Law College
Nagpur
Campus, Ravinagar Chouk,
Wardha
Amravati Road,
Gondia
Nagpur-440001
Nashik Region Ahilyanagar
YCMOU Regional Centre, Dhule [email protected]
5 Old Municipal Corporation Jalgaon (0253) 2317063
Building, New Pandit Colony, Nashik
Nashik - 422 002 Nandurbar
Pune Region
Pune
YCMOU Regional Centre,
Satara [email protected]
Shahir Annabhau Sathe
Solapur
6 Prashala Gruha, School No. 5 (020) 24457914
(Boys), 654, Sadashiv Peth,
Kumthekar Marg,
Pune 411 030
Kolhapur Region
Kolhapur [email protected]
YCMOU Regional Centre,
Sangli (0231) 2607022
7 Near Post Office Shivaji
Ratnagiri
University Campus,
Sindhudurg
Kolhapur 416 004
Nanded Region
YCMOU Regional Centre, Latur [email protected]
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

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.in or he/She can visit the universities website at
www. ycmou.ac.in wherein 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 of Credits-ID.

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 Appendix B

UGC approval for the University

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 Appendix C

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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: [email protected]
Website: http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
http://www.ycmou.ac.in