Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Nashik

Prospectus
Academic Session January 2025

 Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation

 Certificate in Cyber Acts.
 Certificate in CDR Analysis.
 Certificate in Mobile and Cyber Forensics.

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Diploma and Certificate Programme in collaboration with Cyecop’s

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open CYECOPS LLP, BANER, PUNE

University (YCMOU) Pearl Bunglow, Shivneri Park Lane,
Dnyangangotri, Govardhan, Near Gangapur Dam, Balewadi High Street, Baner. Pune 411045.
Nashik – 422 222 Mo. No. 9923407601
Tel: (0253) 2230459, 2230717 Email: admin@[Link]
Web Site: [Link] Web Site: [Link]
School of Computer Science Student Services Division
Shri Madhav V. Palshikar, Director (I/C) Prof. Prakash Deshmukh, Director
Smt. Ujwala Mahajan, Academic Coordinator Mrs. Shubhangi N. Patil, Assistant Professor
Smt. Rameshwari Pawar, Academic Coordinator
Dr. Yogesh Waghadikar, Academic Coordinator
Dr. Prakash Khanale, Academic Coordinator
Mr. Milind Deshpande, Academic Coordinator

© Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Publication: January 2025
Publisher: Registrar, YCMOU, Nashik - 422 222
Content
Sr. Page
Title
No. No.
Academic Calender 4
1 About the University 5
2 About the School of Computer Science 5
3 Educational Collaboration with Cyecop’s 5
4 Need for Programme 6
5 Programme offered by the School of Computer Science 6
6 Programme offered in Collaboration with CYECOP’s 6
7 Eligibility and documents to be attached along with admission form 7
8 Language of Instruction 7
9 Educational Network for Programme Delivery 7
10 Teaching Learning Methodology 8
11 Programme Structure 8
A. Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation
B. Certificate in Cyber Acts.
C. Certificate in CDR Analysis.
D. Certificate in Mobile and Cyber Forensics.
12 Fees 9
13 Registration of Learners 10
14 Evaluation 10
15 Award of Certificate 11
16 Contact Points 11
17 Contact Details of the Regional Centres 11
Appendix A: Instructions for creating the Academic Bank of Credits –ID 13
Appendix B: UGC approval for the university 14
Appendix C: : मक् ु त विद्यापीठाच्या पदिी आणि पदाविकाांना समकक्षता आणि
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मान्यता दे िारा शासनाचा ननिणय
 Academic Calendar

Admissions will be conducted twice a year, once in August and once in January, allowing for flexible entry
points for new students.

1 Year Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation

Sr. Name of the Activity From To

No.
1 Admission 15/01/2025 31/01/2025
2 Teaching - Learning February October
3 Assignment Submission March October
4 Evaluation of Assignment April November
7 Examination (Theory) December December
8 Declaration of Result January January

3 Months Certificate Programme in Cyber Acts

Sr.
Name of the Activity From To
No.
1 Admission 15/01/2025 31/01/2025
2 Teaching - Learning February March
3 Assignment Submission February March
4 Evaluation of Assignment March March
7 Examination (Theory) March March
8 Declaration of Result March March

Note: The 5-Day Certificate Program in CDR Analysis and the 5-Day Certificate Program in Mobile
and Cyber Forensics will be conducted four times a year. University will announce the location and
schedule for these programmes separately on the University portal. Interested candidates can register by
visiting the university website.

Note: YCMOU reserves the right to revise the timetable. For the latest updates/decision regarding
registration, examination learners should visit the university website ([Link])
regularly (at least once in a week)

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1. About the University
The Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) was set up in July1989 by Act XX
(1989) of the Maharashtra State Legislature. The degree/diploma of this University is treated as equivalent
to the degree/diploma of any other university for the purpose of employment in government and semi-
government establishments. One of the major goals of the University is to create, preserve and disseminate
knowledge to its learners and the masses and thus become a ‘Mass-Varsity’. The emphasis, throughout, is
on developing educational programmes which qualify a person to get a better job, to start earning on his
own or help a working person to improve her/his career. Providing education through classroom-based
system is expensive and puts time constraints on the learners.
Technology based education of YCMOU provides the following benefits:
 It is cost effective.
 It has outreach to the masses.
 It is flexible: ‘learn anywhere and anytime and as per your pace and style of learning’.

2. 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 the 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 manpower required by the IT industries.
 Develop need-based and job-oriented short-term computer programmes to meet the huge
demand of IT skilled manpower 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 Centres.

3. Educational Collaboration with CYECOP’s

CYECOPS LLP is a premier limited liability company at the forefront of cyber security and cybercrime
investigation. We specialize in equipping Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) with the skills and
knowledge needed to tackle both traditional crimes and the complexities of cybercrimes. Our services
extend to protecting government, semi-government, and private organizations from potential cyber
threats, ensuring their digital infrastructure is secure and resilient.
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) in collaboration Cycops is
launching following blended programmes:
1. Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation
2. Certificate in Cyber Acts.
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 3. Certificate in CDR Analysis.
4. Certificate in Mobile and Cyber Forensics.

4. Need for Programmes

In today’s increasingly digital world, the reliance on technology has transformed the way
governments, businesses, and individuals operate. While this digital transformation brings
numerous benefits, it also introduces significant vulnerabilities and challenges, particularly in the
realm of cyber security and cybercrime. In a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving
These programmes is not only essential for safeguarding digital assets and ensuring compliance
but also for maintaining national security and fostering a secure digital environment for all
stakeholders.

5. Programmes offered by the School of Computer Science

Programme Name of the programme Duration * Valid

Code registration
period
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) {2025
P163
Pattern}
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) {2016
P131 3 years 5 years
Pattern}
Diploma in Computerised Financial Accounting
D178 1 year 2 years
{2024 Pattern}
C188 Certificate in Advanced Excel {2024 Pattern} 6 months 1 year
Certificate in Computerised Financial Accounting
C189 6 months 1 year
{2024 Pattern}
Certificate in Advanced Computerised Financial
C190 6 months 1 year
Accounting {2024 Pattern}
C191 Certificate in Data Analytics {2024 Pattern} 6 months 1 year

6. Programmes offered in Collaboration with CYECOP’s

Programme Credit *Valid registration

Name of the programme Duration
Code Points period
Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation
D217 20 1 Year 2 Years
C229 Certificate in Cyber Acts.
4 3 Months 1 Year
C230 Certificate in CDR Analysis
2 5 Days

C231 Certificate in Mobile and Cyber Forensics 2 5 Days

Duration:
 The learner should complete the programme within a valid registration period.
 Students who are unable to pass their subjects must appear for a retest, which requires an additional
fee.
 Students who fail to complete the programme within valid registration period must re-enroll and
take fresh admission into the programme.
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7. Eligibility and Documents to be uploaded while applying
At present there is no provision in the University to admit international learners. The eligibility criteria
are given below:

Sr Documents
Progra Desired (SELF ATTESTED TRUE COPIES) to be
. Name of the Durati
mme Qualificati uploaded
No programme and on
Code on
.
1) Statement of Marks of Std 12th
Diploma in Cyber
1 D217 Crime 1 Year 12th Pass 2) Age Proof (Birth Certificate, driving
Investigation license, Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Leaving
Certificate etc)

1)Statement of Marks of Std 12th

Certificate in Cyber 3
C229 12th Pass 2) Age Proof (Birth Certificate,
2 Acts. Months
driving license, Aadhar Card, PAN
Card, Leaving Certificate etc)

1)Statement of Marks of Std 12th

Certificate in CDR
C230 5 Days 12th Pass 2) Age Proof (Birth Certificate, driving
3 Analysis
license, Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Leaving
Certificate etc)

1) Statement of Marks of Std 12th

Certificate in
C231 Mobile and Cyber 5 Days 12th Pass 2) Age Proof (Birth Certificate,
4
Forensics. driving license, Aadhar Card, PAN
Card, Leaving Certificate etc)

8. Language of Instruction
The medium of instruction of all the programmes is English /Marathi Language. All the Study
Material of the programmes is in Marathi. The medium of examination will be English/Marathi
Language; however, the Coordinator, Instructor, Mentor or Counselor may use English /Marathi
/Any other language to help the learners understand the subject well.

9. 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 University implements these programmes in collaboration with Cyecop’s. Cyecops (62601) will be the
Learner Support Centre for this programme. All the learners will be enrolled under this LSC.
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10. Teaching Learning Methodology
D217: Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation and C229: Certificate in Cyber Acts
Cyecop‘s will provide printed books to the learners. The soft copy of the books will be
available on University website.
 Lectures: Learners who are enrolled can access recorded video lectures.
 Query Resolution: Learners can submit their queries online, which will be reviewed and
resolved within time.
C230: Certificate in CDR Analysis and C231: Certificate in Mobile and Cyber
Forensics
 Hands-on Training: Practical sessions in computer labs with access to the necessary software and
tools for the Certificate in CDR Analysis and Certificate in Mobile and Cyber Forensics.

Note:-For any queries related to teaching and learning, please write mail to
admin@[Link].

11. Programme Structure

D217: Diploma in Cybercrime Investigation (1 Year)

Theory/
Course Contact Credit Passing
Course Name Practical Assessment
Code (HRS) Points Marks
/Project Type
CCI001 Cybercrime Theory 120 4 CA(12/30) + 40/100
Basics EE(28/70)
CCI002 Cybercrime Theory 240 8 CA(24/60) + 80/200
Investigation - 1 EE(56/140)
CCI003 Cybercrime Theory 240 8 CA(24/60) + 80/200
Investigation - 2 EE(56/140)
Total 200/500

C229: Certificate in Cyber Acts. (3 Months)

Theory/
Course Contact Credit Passing
Course Name Practical Assessment
Code (HRS) Points Marks
/Project Type
CCA001 IT Act 2000 and Theory 120 4 CA(12/30) + 40/100
Data security Act EE(28/70)
Total 40/100

C230: Certificate in CDR Analysis (5 Days)

Theory/
Course Contact Credit Passing
Course Name Practical Assessment
Code (HRS) Points Marks
/Project Type
CDR001 CDR Analysis Theory/ 90 2 CA(8/20) + 20/50
Practical EE(12/30)
Total 20/50

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C231: Certificate in Mobile and Cyber Forensics (5 Days)
Theory/
Course Contact Credit Passing
Course Name Practical Assessment
Code (HRS) Points Marks
/Project Type
CMC001 Mobile and cyber Theory/ 90 2 CA(8/20) + 20/50
Forensics. Practical EE(12/30)
Total 20/50

12. Fees
The Total Programme Fee consists of four independent parts:
 Mandatory Fees: Mandatory fees include fees towards Prospectus, Registration,
Eligibility Checking, Identity Card, E-Suvidha / E-Services.
 CYECOPS Fee 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 University share is expected to cover the expenditures
incurred or to be incurred by the university on various academic activities related to
the programme.
 Certification Fees: The certification fees include in the concern programme fees

Fees
University Certi
Share ficati
Total
Sr. (Excluding on
Programme Name of the Mandatory CYCOP Progra
No Mandatory Fee/
code programme Fee S Share mme
. Fee and Exa
Fee
Certification m
Fee) Fee
Diploma in Cyber 1018 7500 17500
1 D217 450 26618
Crime Investigation
Certificate in Cyber 430 4500 10500
2 C229 - 15630
Acts.
Certificate in CDR 430 7500 17500
3 C230 - 25870
Analysis
Certificate in 430 7500 17500
4 C231 Mobile and Cyber - 25870
Forensics

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
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 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

13. Registration of Learners

Admission process will be completed through YCMOU Admission portal. Without generation of a
Permanent Registration Number (PRN), admission(s) of the candidate to the program will not be
confirmed.
Learner selection process: Education and statutory Documents verification
Admission Process: For admission process, please visit the university portal
([Link]

14. Evaluation
To successfully complete the program, learners need to complete all the courses successfully.

 Continuous Assessment (CA): Assessments will be distributed and submitted online by all
students.
 End Examination (EE): Online exams will be conducted for the Diploma in Cyber Crime
Investigation and Certificate in Cyber Acts programs.
Continuous assessment and End Examination will be conducted by Cyecop’s

There will be continuous evaluation of the theory component. Details of how learner will be evaluated.
Learner must secure 60% or more marks to successfully complete the theory component.
1. 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

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15. 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.

16. Contact Points at CYCOPS and YCMOU

Cyecop’s YCMOU
Mr. Sunil Pawar Director(I/c), School of Computer Science,
Director ,Cycops LLP Tel: +91 253 2230717
Contact. No. 9923407601 Email: scmcs@[Link]
Email: admin@[Link] Website: [Link]
Website: [Link] [Link]

Type of Difficulties / Problems Contact Points

Registration Head,
Registration Related Matters nondani@[Link]
Ph: (0253) 2230580, 2231715
Director, Student Services Division
Registration, Student Services Related
dir_ssd@[Link]
Matters/Grievances
Ph: (0253) 2231478
Cyecop’s: admin@[Link]
Online learning regarding queries,
clarifications, feedback YCMOU:
palshikar_mv@[Link]
[Link], [Link]@[Link]
Cyecop’s: admin@[Link]
Examination related queries, matters YCMOU:
palshikar_mv@[Link],
[Link]@[Link]
The Controller of Examination
Examination related grievances coe@[Link]
Ph: (0253 Ph: (0253) 2230058/ 2231479)
School of Computer Science
Academic matters Ph: (0253) 2230717
scmcs@[Link]
Director, School of Computer Science
Grievances related to Academic matters /LSC
dir_comp@[Link]

17. Contact Details of the Regional Centres

11. & Address of Region District

Name Regional Director’s Email-id Phone
Amravati Region Akola
YCMOU Regional Centre, Amravati rd_amravati@[Link]
1 V.M.V. To Valgoan Road, Buldhana (0721) 2531445
Post V.M.V., Yawatmal
Amravati - 444 604 Washim

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 Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Chhatrapati
Region Sambhajinagar rd_aurangabad@[Link]
YCMOU Regional Centre, Beed (0240) 2371066, 2371077
2
Survey No.41, Near Military Jalna
Hostel, Nandanwan Colony, Osmanabad
Chhavni,
Aurangabad - 431 002
Mumbai Region
Mumbai
YCMOU Regional
Raigad rd_mumbai@[Link]
Centre, Jagannath
Thane (022) 23874186, 23874183, 23874177
3 Shankarsheth
Palghar
M.N.C. Primary Marathi
School, Frear bridge(South)
Nana Chowk, Grant Road (W)
Mumbai 400 007
Nagpur Region
Bhandara
YCMOU Regional Centre,
Chandrapur rd_nagpur@[Link]
Subhedar Hall, University
Gadchiroli (0712) 2553724, 2553725
4 Sports Area, Law College
Nagpur
Campus, Ravinagar Chouk,
Wardha
Amravati Road,
Gondia
Nagpur-440001
Nashik region Ahmednagar
YCMOU Regional Centre, Dhule Jalgaon rd_nashik@[Link]
5 Old Municipal Corporation Nashik (0253) 2317063
Building, New Pandit Colony, Nandurbar
Nashik - 422 002
Pune Region
Pune
YCMOU Regional Centre,
Satara rd_pune@[Link]
Shahir Annabhau Sathe
Solapur (020) 24457914
6 Prashala Gruha, School No. 5
(Boys), 654, Sadashiv Peth,
Kumthekar Marg,
Pune 411 030
Kolhapur Region
Kolhapur rd_kolhapur@[Link]
YCMOU Regional Centre,
Sangli (0231) 2607022
7 Near Post Office Shivaji
Ratnagiri
University Campus,
Sindhudurg
Kolhapur 416 004
Nanded Region
YCMOU Regional Centre, Latur rd_nanded@[Link]
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 [Link] or he/se can visit the universities website at
www. [Link] 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: scmcs@[Link]
Website: [Link]
[Link]