Can I be eligible for MPSC and UPSC after doing BA from YCMOU?

YCMOU is an open distance learning institute where students can enroll in degree courses from all over the nation. The institute is approved by the UGC and it offers a BA degree in various specializations after which students are eligible for competitive examinations like UPSC and MPSC. The following points mention certain details about the BA degree and more:

Course Curriculum:

• The course is split into three years in which students will learn a diverse number of topics depending on the specialization chosen.

• In English, students will learn topics including drama, poetry, short story reading along with subjects like environmental sciences.

• A compulsory foundation course is included in the first year with topics ranging from history, social sciences, humanities, etc.

Eligibility, Fees, and about the Course:

• The program goes on for a duration of 3 years and students must pass 10+2 to be eligible for the same.

• The course costs a fee of INR 4,500 for its entirety.

• Multiple specializations are provided with this degree in areas including general consumer services, mass communication, journalism, spirituality, etc.

• Specializations are also provided in languages like Urdu, English, and Hindi.

Eligibility for MPSC and UPSC examinations:

• In order for students to be eligible for UPSC and MPSC examinations, the university must be on the list put out by both the organizations.

• YCMOU has been listed for both these examinations and is also recognized by the UGC which is an added bonus.

• Students must also be between the age of 17 to 38 for MPSC and have a valid degree in any stream.

• For UPSC, students must be between the age of 21 to 32 and a graduate from any stream.

Thus, students from YCMOU can definitely appear for the civil services exams after obtaining a BA degree from there.