Vardhman Mahaveer Open University Distance Education Brief Information

The University is located in Kota. It offers UG, PG, Certificate, PG Diploma and Diploma courses. VMOU got provisional recognition from DEC in 2007 - 08. Now DEC has given Regular Recognition to VMOU from 08/04/2008 to 07/04/2013 for conducting distance education courses.

• Courses

• Methodology

• Study Centres

• Selection

• Application Procedure

Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU or previously known as Kota Open University. The establishment of VMOU (Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University) took place with the amalgamation of two institutes of correspondences courses - a) Institute of Correspondence Studies and Continuing Education Jaipur and b) College of Correspondence Studies, Udaipur.

Courses - University offers courses in Science (B.Sc & M.Sc), Arts (B.A & M.A), Commerce (B.Com & M.Com) , Vocational (Diploma, Certificate & PG Diploma) and Professional (MBA, B.LI.Sc, M.LI.Sc, BJMC, MJMC and B.ed) through distance learning. Read VMOU Courses

Methodology - Under Academic activities students are provided study material, writing of response sheets, home assignments and arranging of personal contact programmes. Something about examinations.

Study Centres - 86 study centres have been set up in different cities in the State to provide regular information and learning support. Each study centre is provided with library, TV, Audio and Video facilities. Study centres function on all holidays and Sundays and are supervised by the coordinators. To coordinate the functioning of study centres, 6 Regional Centres have been set up at Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur.

Selection - Admission to courses are made through Merit of qualifying exam and entrance for professional courses. Admission in Management Programmes are subject to score obtained in the entrance test for limited seats to be organised by the university every year.

Application Procedure - Application form can be obtained from University or Study Centre or Website. Course fee is paid in form of demand draft in favour of Registrar Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) payable at Regional centre. Completed form after enclosing documents is submitted to concerned Regional centre.