Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, also known as Kota Open University, was established in 1987 as a pioneering distance learning institution in Rajasthan. The UGC Committee, headed by the late Prof. G. Ram Reddy, observed that "the distance system in Rajasthan is well established and has the potential of growing into a full-fledged Open University," which gave rise to the idea of establishing an open university in the State of Rajasthan.

The primary goal of VMOU Kota is to provide educational opportunities to a larger population, particularly disadvantaged groups like SC/ST, rural and remote residents, women, in-service workers, and others. VMOU has seven regional centres across all the major cities of Rajasthan and a special centre in New Delhi. It offers admission to the UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate Programmes in various disciplines at its designated study centers. The streams include Science, Computer Science, Humanities, Literature, Education, etc.

Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University Courses

VMOU offers admission to various UG and PG Courses in a distance learning mode. Students must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying for admission. To learn more about course details, students can access the website and read Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University Prospects.

Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University Admission

Students willing to be admitted to the distance UG Courses must complete the application form on the official website of the Vardhman Mahaveer Open University. For admission, students must fulfil the HSC or equivalent eligibility criteria in any discipline from a recognized Board. Interested students can submit the application form at their regional centres.

Admission to all the PG courses (except MBA and MCA) is offered based on merit in the qualifying examination. The University does not conduct any entrance test for the same. VMOU also accepts lateral entry admissions to the M.Sc and MCA programs. 

Vardhman Mahaveer's open University B.Ed

B.Ed program is considered one of the best in the University. The B.Ed program lasts two years.

• To be considered for enrollment in the VMOU B.Ed program, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in all subjects. Vardhman Mahaveer Open University B.Ed Fees is INR 15,680.
• The entrance exam scores are used to determine admission to the B.Ed program. The previous academic records will also be considered for the final merit list.
• Vardhman Mahaveer's Open University Result for the B.Ed Exam will be available on the website. Students who clear the exam will be eligible to attend the counselling session.

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University Entrance Exam for B.Ed

VMOU B.Ed Entrance Exam will be conducted through offline mode 

only. The Question Paper will be available in Hindi and English. There will be five sections in the question paper. A total of 150 questions worth 450 marks. Students are required to complete it within 3 hrs. The type of question is MCQ-based. Vardhman Mahaveer Open University B.Ed Syllabus will be available on the official website.

Marking Scheme

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University MBA

The Vardhman Mahaveer University Distance MBA offers three areas: human resource management, financial management, and marketing management. Admission to the MBA program is determined by the university's VMOU MET entrance exam.

• To qualify for the MBA program at VMOU, you must satisfy the following requirements: An accredited bachelor's or master's degree in any field with at least 50% marks from a recognized institution.
• Candidates with three years of supervisory, managerial, or professional work experience and a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university are also eligible.
• The VMOU MET entrance exam scores are used to select MBA program students. The VMOU MET is not required of applicants who have received acceptable scores on the CAT, MAT, or CMAT entrance examinations.
• Vardhman Mahaveer Open University MBA Fees are approx. INR INR 14600

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University MCA

Students willing to be admitted to the MCA must fill out the application form available on the official website. For admission in the MCA course, students must fulfil the eligibility criteria of A bachelor's degree from a recognized university or its equivalent. Candidates will be selected based on the Vardhman Mahaveer Open University Entrance Exam Scores.

How to apply for Vardhman Mahaveer Open University

The entire VMOU application process can be done online. You can fill out applications for admission to VMOU courses by going to the University's official website. Candidates can submit their applications by submitting the required documents and paying a fee. The application process for VMOU admissions is laid out in detail below:

• Click on "First Year/Fresh Admissions" in the upper right corner of the VMOU website (more.ac.in), then "Apply Now" and "New User." 
• Students must first register with a valid email address and contact number, then enter their VMOU login credentials to verify their registration. 
• Select the course you want to apply for, then upload a scanned copy of your signature, photograph, and any other required documents. 
• Submit the application form and pay the required application fee. 
• The application fee for the B.Ed., MBA, and Lateral Entry programs must be paid by challan in the name of Oriental Bank of Commerce.

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University Learning Methodology

As the name suggests, the Vardhman Mahaveer Open University is a distance-learning institution where students can freely learn from qualified instructors and classes. It offers a variety of courses and majors in the social sciences, business, and humanities.

• To earn an online bachelor's degree, students must study independently for exams and assignments. However, they improve their academic abilities and knowledge by receiving professors' assistance at study centres to complete the curriculum and exams.
• In addition, vocational or language instruction helps students develop their skills. Because of these additional skills, their chances of finding work and having a successful career in the future will increase.
• VMOU focuses on providing students with hands-on experience to increase their chances of finding work. Students benefit from self-paced learning, Vardhman Mahaveer Open University Study Materials, and Academic Session classes. 
• To meet the rising demand for distance education brought on by the recent pandemic and digitalization, VMOU also provides online video lectures and other printed and digital study materials.
• The instructive necessities of the country's understudies will be met by making the majority of the latest ICT and sight and sound. Moreover, adding new courses to the existing conventional courses will establish a new standard for education by catering professional programs to people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University Scholarships

The VMOU scholarships are for students with disabilities. A total of 2,500 students will receive financial assistance through this scheme, which will pay for their course fees, maintenance allowance, books and stationery allowance, and aids and appliances for professional or technical degree or PG-level curriculum students.

It also offers scholarships to candidates whose annual family incomes are less than INR 2.5 lakhs (for SC) or INR 1.5 lakhs (for OBC). You can complete the VMOU scholarship application forms online by going to the University's official website at @vmou.ac.in. Competitors should present the expected reports, for example, evidence or home, station authentication, and pay endorsement.

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University Study Centres