VMOU Admission 2026-27: The online admission process is going to open soon at the Kota Open University for the academic session January 2026-27. Kota Open University is inviting interested students for various 35 UG, PG, Diploma, Online Diploma, and Certificate courses, including BEd and MBA. VMOU admission 2026 last date is 31 January 2026 for the January academic session. Fresh candidates can fill out the online admission form by visiting the official website http://online.vmou.ac.in/onlineadmission.aspx. The registration fee for all courses is INR 100, and BEd is INR 500.
Kota Open University provides various courses such as BA, BSc, BLISc, BJM, BEd, MA, MCom, MSc, MBA, etc in various disciplines. The University offers admission based on merit scores, except for the BEd and PhD programs. The applicants must create an ABC ID and a UGC DEB ID to complete the admission process.
VMOU Admission 2026 Announcement
- VMOU Admission 2026 is now open for all UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses in the January academic session, and the last date to submit the admission form online is 31 January 2026 from the official website.
About Vardhman Mahaveer Open University
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), formerly known as Kota Open University, was founded in 1987. VMOU offers open and distance learning courses at UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and Doctoral levels in disciplines like Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Education, and Research. VMOU offers a total of 19 courses at the PG level and 06 courses at the UG level in the January 2026-27 academic session, including BA, BSc, BEd, MBA, MA, MSc, MCom, Diploma, and Certificate courses. VMOU offers these courses under NEP 2020, and it is recognized by the University Grant Commission (UGC).
VMOU Admission 2026-27
Kota Open University has started the admission process for 6 UG, 19 PG, 5 Diploma, 2 Online Diploma, and 3 Certificate courses for the January 2026 academic session. VMOU admission 2026 last date to apply is 31 January 2026, and the students can apply online from @online.vmou.ac.in. Kota Open University offers courses in Science, Arts, Commerce, Management, Education, and Research disciplines such as BA, BSc, BEd, BJM, MA, MSc, MBA, MCom, and PhD.
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University admissions for most programs are done based on merit in the previous qualifying examination marks, while specific courses like B.Ed. and PhD require to appear in the entrance exam. The basic eligibility criteria are a 10+2, UG, and PG degree from any recognized board for admission at Kota Open University.
Kota Open University UG Admission 2026
VMOU offers 6 undergraduate programs admission in various disciplines such as BA, BSc, BJM, BLISc, BEd, etc, for the January 2026-27 academic session. VMOU followed merit-based admission for all UG courses except the BEd program, which requires an entrance examination. The applicants who have passed 10+2 in relevant subjects from recognized boards can apply for admission at Vardhman Mahaveer Open University. The courses are offered at the UG level by VMOU with an average fee ranging between INR 5,800 and INR 27,180.
VMOU B.Ed Admission 2026-27
VMOU offers admission to 2-year Bachelor of Education (BEd) program for the January 2026-27 academic session. VMOU Kota Open University admission is done based on the entrance examination conducted by the University.
The applicants who have completed a UG degree with 50% marks and have In-service teaching working experience in primary/secondary school are eligible to apply for VMOU BEd admission 2026-27. The University grants admission to 500 students annually to the BEd program. Vardhman Mahaveer Open University BEd program fee is INR 27,180 for the first year and INR 30,480 for the second year.
Kota Open University UG Courses & Fees
| Course | 1st Year Fees (INR) | 2nd Year Fees (INR) | 3rd Year Fees (INR) |
| Bachelor of Journalism (Lateral 6 Months) | 13700 | – | – |
| BSc | 7200 | 6200 | 7200 |
| Bachelor of Journalism (1 Year) | 11000 | – | – |
| Bachelor of Education (BEd) | 27180 | 30480 | – |
| BLIS | 9900 | – | – |
| BA | 5800 | 6000 | 5800 |
VMOU PG Admission 2026
Kota Open University admission process is open for 19 PG courses under the January 2026 academic session, and the applicants can apply through the official website. Vardhman Mahaveer Open University offers postgraduate admissions in disciplines like MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, and other courses. The applicants are required a bachelor’s degree from any recognized University to become eligible for admission.
Kota Open University PG courses are offered in streams like Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Library Science, and Computer Applications. VMOU PG Admission is completely based on performance in the previous qualifying examination (merit-based). The applicants can apply by creating their ABC ID and UGC DEB ID. The online application form fee is INR 100 which is non-refundable. VMOU 1st year PG courses fee range between INR 6,000 to INR 20,200.
VMOU MBA Admission 2026
The admission portal is open for the 2-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the University for the 2026-27 academic session. VMOU MBA Admission 2026 will open soon, and the applicants must fill out the online form through the official website. The application form fee is INR 100. Applicants with bachelor’s degrees from any recognized University can apply for the MBA program at VMOU.
Kota Open University PG Courses & Fees
| Program Name | 1st Year Fees (INR) | 2nd Year Fees (INR) |
| MA Public Administration | 6100 | 6000 |
| MA History | 6100 | 6000 |
| MA Rajasthani | 6100 | 6000 |
| MA Geography | 8800 | 9200 |
| MA Sanskrit | 6100 | 6000 |
| MA Psychology | 8800 | 8800 |
| MA Hindi | 6100 | 6000 |
| MA Political Science | 6100 | 6000 |
| MA Sociology | 6100 | 6000 |
| MA Economics | 6100 | 6000 |
| MA Education | 6100 | 6000 |
| MA English | 6100 | 6000 |
| MSc Botany | 17300 | 17600 |
| MSc Mathematics | 7000 | 7000 |
| MSc Zoology | 17300 | 17600 |
| MSc Physics | 17600 | 17600 |
| MSc Chemistry | 17600 | 17600 |
| MSc Computer Science | 17300 | 20200 |
| MCom | 6100 | 6000 |
| MBA | 17900 | 17900 |
VMOU PhD Admission 2026
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University offers admission to PhD programs in the Science, Commerce, Arts, Social Sciences, Education, and Management departments. The PhD admission process for the cycle 2026-27 will start very soon at VMOU by inviting the application form on the official website. Kota Open University PhD Admission is granted based on an entrance examination, followed by an interview. The average range of the PhD program at VMOU ranges from INR 30,000 per year.
VMOU Admission Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility requirements for different courses vary, and candidates must meet the criteria before applying.
UG Courses:
- The applicants must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board to become eligible for admission.
- Specific percentage requirements depend on the program
PG Courses:
- The candidates are required to complete their Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized University.
- Some courses require a minimum percentage or entrance exam qualification
BEd Courses:
- The aspirants must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized University.
- Applicants who have In-service teaching experience in primary and secondary schools are preferred.
- Required to appear at the entrance examination.
PhD Courses:
- The applicants who have passed a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in a relevant discipline from a recognized University are eligible to apply for admission.
- Entrance test and interview are mandatory.
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VMOU Admission Contact Details
- Address: VARDHMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY, KOTA Rawatbhata Road KOTA-324010 (Rajasthan) INDIA
- Contact Time: Contact 10 AM to 5 PM on workdays (Second Saturday Off)
- Contact No: 0744-2797000, 18001806166
- Fax: +91-744-2472525
