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Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University Latest Updates 2025

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), earlier known as Kota Open University, is an open university in Kota, Rajasthan, India, providing distance learning across Rajasthan. Established in 1987.

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Latest Updates: Admission to the Programs at VMOU is currently ongoing. The last date to register is 31st July 2025

Source: University Website- Online Admission

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), earlier known as  Kota Open University, is an open university in Kota, Rajasthan, India, providing distance learning across Rajasthan. Established in 1987.VMOU offers courses particularly in the humanities, commerce, library science, and informatics with its 5 schools.

It is distributed throughout Rajasthan, with regional centres in Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, and Bharatpur, and 122 Study Centres.

Key Details of the Institute:

Parameters

Details

Admission month

1st Cycle- December & January. 2nd Cycle- June & July

Top Programs

BA, MA, B.Ed, B.com, BCA, BJMC

Accepted Exams

Graduation

Duration of courses

UG: 3 yrs; PG: 2 yrs

Acceptance rate

100%

Regional Centres

7

Study Centres

122

Courses and Fees

VMOU - Vardhman Mahaveer Open University offers a wide range of courses across UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate. The university offers courses in multiple streams, such as Education and Business & Management Studies, within its 7 schools.

Schools under VMOU

Course Fees at VMOU

Candidates seeking admission to the courses offered at VMOU Kota can refer to the following table for course-wise fees.

Category

Program

Duration

Total Fee 

Master’s

  • Master of Arts in Economics
  • Master of Arts Education
  • Master of Arts in English
  • Master of Arts in Hindi
  • Master of Arts in History
  • Master of Arts in Police Administration
  • Master of Arts in Political Science
  • Master of Arts Rajasthani
  • Master of Arts in Sanskrit
  • Master of Arts in Sociology
  • Master of Commerce

2 Years

₹6,100

  • Master of Arts in Geography
  • Master of Arts in Psychology

2 Years

₹8,800

  • Master of Science (Computer Science)
  • Master of Science in Botany
  • Master of Science in Chemistry
  • Master of Science in Physics
  • Master of Science in Zoology

2 Years

₹17,300

Master of Science in Mathematics

2 Years

₹7,600

Bachelor’s

Bachelor of Arts Programme (General Education /Computer Science /Information Technology /Hotel Management)

3 Years

₹7,800

Bachelor of Arts Programme (Pass Course*)

3 Years

₹5,800

Bachelor's in Library and Information Science

3 Years

₹9,900

Bachelor of Journalism

1 Year

₹11,000

Bachelor of Science Programme (Botany, Chemistry, Zoology)

3 Years

₹14,900

Bachelor of Science Programme (Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology)

3 Years

₹18,200

Bachelor of Science Programme (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)

3 Years

₹14,300

B.Ed. Programmes

Bachelor of Education

2 Years

₹28,880

Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Computer Applications

1 Year

₹9,600

Diploma in Culture and Tourism

1 Year

₹4,300

Diploma in Library and Information Science

1 Year

₹4,500

Diploma in Mass Communication

1 Year

₹5,200

Diploma in Watershed Management

1 Year

₹3,300

Diploma in Yoga Science

1 Year

₹6,400

Certificate Programmes

Certificate in Falit Jyotish

6 Months

₹4,800

Certificate in Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Mate

6 Months

₹2,300

Management Courses

Master of Business Administration

2 Years

₹17,900

VMOU Admissions

VMOU V/S UPRTOU V/S NOU

Parameters

VNOU

NOU

UPRTOU

Tuition Fees (Approximate Annual)

UG- ₹7.8K–14.3K 

PG- ₹6.1K–17.3K

UG- ₹2.4K–6.6K 

PG- ₹7.2K–20K

UG- ₹4.3K–10K 

PG- ₹8.5K–17K

Popular Courses

B.A. B.Sc, B.Com

B.A. (Hons.), B.Sc., B.Ed.; MA, M.Com, etc.

B.Com, BCA, BBA

No. of Courses

35+

64

70+

Notable Alumni

VMOU’s alumni network includes people working in education, Rajasthan Government, business development, operations, and media. They support each other, share experiences, and guide current students, creating a helpful and connected learning community.

The table lists some of the proud NOU Alumni.

Name

Field of Work

Dr. Sandeep K

Director at PW (PhysicsWallah)

Ravi gangawat

Computer Instructor at the Rajasthan Government

Jay Ameta

Computer Instructor/Teacher - Rajasthan Education Department - Government of Rajasthan

Firoz Khan 

Associate, Mentor & Batch Manager at Physics Wallah LTD.

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