VMOU Admission 2026: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

VMOU admission 2026 will be offered for UG, PG, and PhD courses. Candidates willing to get VMOU admission must fulfil the VMOU eligibility criteria. VMOU Kota has its entrance examination tests for admission to various PG and PhD courses. The VMOU BEd (regular and integrated) admissions are based on PTET 2026. 

In addition, the other nationally accepted VMOU entrance exams are CAT, MAT, CMAT, GATE, PTET, NET, and other examinations. Postgraduate students are exempted from the VMOU entrance examination if they have a valid score in the All-India entrance examinations.

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), Kota, conducts admissions for the January and July 2026 academic cycles through the official portal (vmou.ac.in). VMOU offers Direct Admission for most UG (BA, BSc, BCom) and PG (MA, MSc, MCom) courses based on merit. However, admission to professional programs like VMOU BEd, MBA, and PhD is strictly through an Entrance Test or Merit List based on specific eligibility. Students can apply online via the E-Mitra kiosk or the university website.

1. Popular Programs: BEd (ODL), MBA, BA, MA (Hindi, History, Pol Science), BLIS/DLIS.
2. Admission Mode: Online (Direct for General Courses; Entrance for BEd/PhD).

VMOU Admission Highlights 2026

VMOU follows a biannual admission system (January & July). Below is the snapshot for the 2026 session.

Note: For the January 2026 session, applications typically open in late December 2025 or early January 2026.

VMOU Admission Important Dates 2026 (Tentative)

VMOU admissions generally close 45–60 days after opening. The important dates related to the Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University admission process, entrance exams and merit lists are mentioned below.

VMOU UG Admission 2026

Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University offers admission to several UG courses such as B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BSW, and Bachelor in Journalism. VMOU offers admission to nine undergraduate courses. The duration of the UG courses varies from one to three years. The VMOU UG admission 2026 courses, eligibility, and selection criteria are tabulated below:

VMOU PG Admission 2026

VMOU offers admission to several Postgraduate courses in Management and other Science, Commerce and Arts courses. For PG admission in VMOU, candidates must have an excellent academic record alongside scoring the required cutoff marks for VMOU PG admissions in their graduation examinations. The duration of PG courses is two years. However, VMOU Kota also offers PG Diploma courses, which last for 1 year.

The VMOU PG admission 2026 courses, eligibility, and selection criteria are displayed in the table below.

VMOU PG Diploma Admission 2026

Candidates can opt for a range of PG diploma courses at VMOU. For most PG diploma courses, the eligibility criteria is to complete graduation in a relevant discipline. Check out the various PG diploma courses offered for VMOU admissions, their fee structure and more:

• Total Fee: The total fee ranges from INR 3750 to INR 14,500. It must be noted that the fee varies for each diploma program.
• Eligibility Criteria: A bachelor's degree is the basic requirement for admission to VMOU PG Diploma. However, the eligibility criteria can differ from one course to another. For instance, to get admission to the PG Diploma in Computer Application, the applicant must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level.
• Selection Criteria: Selection is based on merit. However, for admission to specific PG diploma courses, the institute considers relevant work experience.

VMOU Certificate Course Admission 2026

Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University offers admission to nine certificate courses in subjects like Rajasthani Language and Culture, Awareness of Gandhian Method, Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Mate, Apabhransha Language, Prakrit, Functional English etc. The course duration is 6 months, however, an extension of up to 2 years is available.

More details regarding the VMOU certificate course admission 2026 are given below:

• Eligibility Criteria: Passed Class 8th/Passed 10+2/Graduate (depending on the course requirement)
• Selection Criteria: Availability of seats.

VMOU PhD Admission 2026

Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University also offers admission to PhD courses. VMOU Kota offers 18 types of PhD specialisations, including subjects like English, Hindi, Economics, Botany, Journalism and others. The duration of the PhD program is three to five years. Refer to the table below for VMOU admission details to PhD courses, the eligibility and selection criteria and the fee structure.

VMOU Admission Process 2026

VMOU offers various UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD courses for eligible candidates. In order to secure a seat in VMOU, students must fulfil the VMOU eligibility and VMOU admission criteria. The selection criteria of VMOU are purely dependent on the candidate's performance in the private VMOU entrance exams conducted in Kota.

VMOU course admission is also based on national entrance examinations such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, GATE, SET or NET examinations.

The VMOU online admission process must be completed on the official website. Students can easily check their VMOU admission status by logging into the VMOU student login portal. After completion of all the VMOU admission formalities, candidates must deposit the course fee as per the VMOU fee structure.

Steps to Apply for VMOU Admission 2026

Elucidated below are the step-by-step VMOU admission procedure that students require to apply for VMOU online admission 2026. The process is fully digital. Students do not need to visit the Kota campus to apply:

1. Generate ABC ID: All applicants must create an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID via Digilocker before applying.
2. Online Registration: Visit the official link vmou.ac.in > Fresh Admission.
3. Fill Details: Enter personal data, select the Regional Centre (RC), and choose the Study Centre (College) for practical exams.
4. Upload Documents: Scan and upload photo, signature, and eligibility documents.
5. Fee Payment: Pay via Net Banking, Credit Card, or E-Mitra.
6. Scholar Number Generation: Upon success, a Scholar Number (Enrollment ID) is generated instantly. Use VMOU student login to log in to "VMOU Student One View".
7. Books: Hard copy study materials are sent by post to the student’s address (optional; students can opt for soft copies for a fee discount).

For BEd/MBA/PhD: Students must first register for the Entrance Exam, download the Admit Card, appear for the test, and then fill the main VMOU admission form after clearing the merit list.

Documents Required for Admission Process

After submitting the VMOU admission form, students must scan and submit the following documents before starting the VMOU Kota admission process:

• Signature (less than 100 KB)
• Passport size photo (less than 100 KB)
• Proof of age (less than 200 KB)
• Educational Qualification (less than 200 KB)
• Experience Certificate (if any) (less than 200KB)
• Category Certificate if SC/ST/OBC (Less than 200 KB)
• A scanned copy of the BPL certificate is below the poverty line (less than 200 KB)

Students can also track their document status and view their VMOU admit card 2026 through the VMOU student one view admit card feature.

VMOU Application Fees 2026

Fees include the registration charge, course fee, and exam fee.

• Additional Costs: Practical camp fees (for BSc/Geography) and Project fees may apply separately.
• Late Fee: Usually INR 100 – INR 200 if applying after the deadline.

VMOU Entrance Exams 2026

VMOU conducts entrance exams for some courses like MBA and PhD. The accepted VMOU entrance exams for the respective courses are displayed in the table.

VMOU Scholarships & Financial Aid 2026

VMOU students are eligible for Rajasthan Government scholarships. You must apply separately via the Social Justice and Empowerment (SJE) portal.

1. Balika Durasth Shiksha Yojana:
   • Benefit: 100% Fee Reimbursement for female students.
     • Eligibility: Girls/Women domiciled in Rajasthan pursuing UG/PG/Diploma/Certificate via distance mode.
2. Post-Matric Scholarship (Social Justice):
   • Benefit: Tuition fee refund.
   • Eligibility: SC/ST/OBC candidates with family income below INR 2.5 Lakh.
3. Widow/Divorcee BEd Support: Fee waivers provided under specific state schemes.

VMOU Admission Helpline

Suppose students require further assistance or guidance in completing the Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University admission process. The table below lists the VMOU Kota admission contact number, email address, and other details.