In India, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) ranks as the fifth largest open university. The main campus of YCMOU is located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It is recognized by UGC and approved by AICTE.AIU, ACU, and COL are among the statutory bodies that YCMOU is affiliated with. YCMOU offers more than 100 courses at UG, PG and research levels. In addition, the university also offers 35 certificate programs and 29 degree programs in 8 schools.