Vardhman Mahaveer Open University - Admission 2023-24
VMOU admissions are conducted in two cycles for all courses; January and July. The university offers admission to M.Sc program only in the July session. Admission to most of the courses at VMOU is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying exam. For admission to B.Ed, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, and PhD programs, the university conducts its own entrance test.
VMOU Important Dates 2023
| Event | Dates |
| UG/PG | |
| Promotee/Second/Third Year Admission(Excluding Lateral Entry Programmes) Application Deadline | 20-Sep-23 |
| Last Date to Apply for Diploma and Certificate Programa Fresh Admission | 20-Sep-23 |
| Last date to apply for Fresh Admission for July 2023 Session | To be notified |
PhD | |
| Ph.D. Application Last Date | 30-Apr-23 |
| PhD Entrance Exam | 18-Jun-23 |
| PhD Direct Admission Last Date for NET-JRF fellowship Holders | 20-Jul-23 |
| Result | 19-Aug-23 |
| Interview and Document Verification | September 14 – September 15, 2023 |
VMOU UG Admission 2023
VMOU offers several courses at the UG level through distance learning mode. The courses are offered in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce, Business & Administration, Computer Science, Journalism, etc. Admission to the UG courses at VMOU is offered on the basis of merit secured in the qualifying examination. The duration of the regular UG courses is 3 years whereas, the Bachelor of Journalism, B.Lib.I.Sc., and various other preparatory programs are offered for a duration of 1 year.
Mentioned below are the VMOU UG courses and their eligibility criteria:
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria | Duration |
| BA | Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent in any discipline from any recognized Board or BAP/BCP/BSCP or equivalent degree from any recognised open university | 3 years |
| B.Com | | |
| B.Sc | | |
| Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) | Bachelor's or equivalent degree in any discipline | 1 year |
| Bachelor of Journalism (Lateral) | BJMC or equivalent degree from VMOU | 6 months |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) | Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate in marks | 1 year |
| BBA | Senior Secondary (10+2) or One Year BAP/BCP/BSCP of VMOU or equivalent in any discipline from any recognized board | 3 years |
| BCA | Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent in any discipline from any recognized board or BAP/BCP/BSCP of any recognized open university | |
| | 3 years | |
| BSW | 3 years | |
| BA/ B.Com/ B.Sc (Preparatory) | Passed Class 10 | 1 year |
VMOU B.Ed Admission 2023
VMOU offers a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program through distance learning mode. The duration of B.Ed courses is 2 years. Admission to the B.Ed courses is done through the VMOU B.Ed entrance examination followed by counseling. Candidates who have scored a minimum of 50% marks in the bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for admission.
VMOU B.Ed Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for admission to the VMOU B.Ed program, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
VMOU B.Ed Selection Criteria
Selection for the B.Ed program is done on the basis of scores obtained in the VMOU B.Ed entrance examination. For the final merit list, the previous academic records will also be taken into consideration.
VMOU MBA Admission 2023
VMOU MBA is a 2-year distance learning program at the PG level. It is offered under 3 specializations, namely, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, and Marketing Management. Admissions to the MBA program are done through the VMOU MET entrance examination conducted by the university. Candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for admission.
VMOU MBA Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for admission to the MBA program at VMOU, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks from a recognized university or institute. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university with three years of Supervisory / Managerial / Professional work experience are also eligible.
VMOU MBA Selection Criteria
Selection for the MBA program is done on the basis of scores obtained in the VMOU MET entrance examination. Candidates having valid scores in the CAT/ MAT/ CMAT entrance examination are exempted from VMOU MET.
Note: The fee for VMOU MET is INR 1000 which is to be deposited in the Bank through e-Mitra or Online Banking.
VMOU PG Admission 2023
VMOU offers several PG courses through distance learning mode. The courses are offered in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce, Journalism, etc. Along with PG courses, the university also offers PG Diploma courses in multiple streams. The duration of the VMOU PG courses is 2 years whereas PG Diploma courses are offered for a duration of 1 year. Masters in Journalism (MJ) and Master’s in Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) courses are also offered for a duration of 1 year.
Admission to all the PG courses (except MBA and MCA) is offered on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. The university does not conduct any entrance tests for the same. Admission to the MCA program is done through an entrance conducted by the university. VMOU also accepts lateral entry admissions to the M.Sc and MCA programs.
Tabulated below are the VMOU PG courses and the eligibility criteria for admission.
| Course | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria |
| MA | Economics | Bachelor’s Degree ( minimum TDC) from any recognized University or its equivalent. |
| | 2 years | |
| Education | | |
| Political Science | | |
| Police Administration | | |
| Hindi | | |
| History | | |
| Sociology | | |
| Public Administration | | |
| Psychology | | |
| English | | |
| Sanskrit | | |
| Geography | | |
| Rajasthani | | |
| Mathematics | | |
| M.Com | 2 Years | |
| Master of Journalism (MJ) | Bachelor’s Degree ( minimum TDC) from any recognized University or its equivalent along with 1 year BLMC degree | 1 year |
| M. Lib.I.Sc | Passed Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) degree | 1 year |
| MCA | | |
| Bachelor’s Degree (minimum TDC) from any recognized University or its equivalent. in any discipline with at least Second Division. | | |
| | | |
| M.Sc | Mathematics | Bachelor’s Degree ( minimum TDC) from any recognized University or its equivalent. |
| | 2 years | |
| Geography | | |
| Computer Application | | |
| MSW | 2 years | |
| PG Diploma | Computer Application | Bachelor's Degree (minimum TDC) from any recognized University or equivalent |
| | 1 year | |
| Gandhian Nonviolent Conflict Resolution | | |
| Labour Laws, Industrial Relations and Personnel Management | Master's degree with a minimum of 48% Marks; or any other degree like LL.B. (Academic or Professional) or Bachelor's Degree (minimum TDC) in any discipline with a minimum of three years of managerial or supervisory experience (in any organization) recognized by this University. | |
| Guidance and Counselling | Bachelor's Degree (minimum TDC) from any recognized University or equivalent | |
| | | |
| Computer Accounting and Audit | | |
| New Media | | |
| Cyber Laws | | |
| Intellectual Property Rights | | |
| Yoga Science | | |
For Master of Computer Science Lateral Entry: A student shall be admitted to MSc.(cs) (second year) if he/she satisfied either of the following conditions: Passed PGDCA from VMOU OR Passed PGDCA from any recognized university with at least a second division in Bachelor’s degree provided that 70% of the syllabi are common with that of VMOU.
For MCA Lateral Entry: Any graduate student having PGDCA of any recognized University will get admission to MCA-II year. Any graduate student having MScCS/IT/CA from any recognized university will get admission to MCA III year.
VMOU Ph.D. Admission 2023
VMOU offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program under 18 different specializations. For admission to PhD, candidates should possess the Master’s degree in the relevant discipline. Admission to the Ph.D. program is done through an entrance examination followed by a personal interview conducted by the university. In order to be eligible for admission to VMOU Ph.D., candidates should hold a master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks from a recognized university. A relaxation of 5% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree (relevant subject) will be given to the candidates belonging to SC/ST categories of Rajasthan.
Tabulated below are the eligibility criteria for PhD specializations.
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria |
| Ph.D. | Commerce | Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks in the relevant subjects (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree from the universities/institutions recognized by UGC / AICTE / NCTE are eligible to apply for this programme. |
| | Economics | |
| | Education | |
| | English | |
| | Hindi | |
| | History | |
| | Lib. and Inf. Science | |
| | Management | |
| | Political Science | |
| | Public Administration | |
| | Botany | |
| | Journalism | |
| | Geography | |
| | Chemistry | |
| | Sociology | |
| | Zoology | |
| | Law | |
| | Special Education | |
VMOU Ph.D. Selection Criteria
Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of marks secured in the qualifying examination.
Shortlisted candidates are then required to appear for the PhD entrance test conducted by the university.
Upon qualifying for the entrance test, candidates will be called for a personal interview round for further selection.
Candidates with UGC / CSIR NET (JRF) examination / SET / GATE (with a valid score) / Teacher Research Fellowship holders are exempted from the entrance test. Such candidates can directly pay for the interview.
The final merit list is prepared on the basis of composite scores of the entrance test, interview, and past academic record.
Note:
A weightage of 10 marks in the final merit (written test and interview) will be given to the following candidates:
Qualified UGC / CSIR NET (JRF) examination / SET / GATE (with a valid score) / Teacher Research Fellowship holder
Passed M.Phil. Course with a minimum of 65% marks from any recognized University
A permanent University/College Teacher who is appointed by RPSC / equivalent / duly constituted selection committee working in UGC scale with a minimum five years of teaching experience on a regular basis
VMOU Application Process 2023
VMOU application process is completely online. Applications forms for admission to the VMOU courses can be filled by visiting the official website of the university. Candidates can submit the applications by paying a required fee along with the necessary documents. Given below is the step-by-step process to apply for VMOU admissions:
Visit the official website of VMOU (vmou.ac.in)
Click on the ‘First Year/Fresh Admissions’ on the upper right corner of the website
Tap on the link ‘Apply Now’ and click on the ‘New User’
Students are required to register themselves with a valid contact number and email id and verify the registration by entering the received OTP on the given contact details
Enter VMOU login credentials
Choose the desired course and fill in the application form with adequate information
Upload scanned copy of photograph, signature, and required documents
Submit the application form and pay the required application fee
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