The goal of the YCMOU is to become a ‘Mass Varsity’. The University strives to ‘Reach the Unreached’ segments of the society thereby providing need-based, academic programs of various levels ranging from certificate to Post-Graduate programs. 

Aim 

●Making affordable higher education available to all those aspiring to it, regardless of previous qualification, gender, region, religion or caste;

●   Providing  sustainable and high-quality programs across disciplines, at different levels, to meet the diverse needs of learners;

●Effectively using ICT to support learning, provide a flexible system of education, meet the challenges of access and equity and facilitate development of a knowledge society.

● Strengthening the development of resource centre to set a proactive role model for high quality and learner-centric open and distance learning system.

●Sharing professional capabilities and resources to maintain and coordinate standards of distance education.

● Developing networks using emerging technologies and methods for effective program delivery to the last mile learners in Maharashtra.

● Forging convergence of all systems and work for seamless education across national boundaries to develop global collaborations and partnerships.