About Vardhman Mahaveer Open University
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), formerly known as Kota Open University, is a public institution established in 1987 in Kota, Rajasthan. Renamed in 2002 to honor Lord Mahavira, VMOU was created to democratize education by providing flexible, accessible, and cost-effective learning opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged groups such as women, rural populations, and working professionals. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs across disciplines like Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Education, and Computer Applications. With its headquarters in Kota, VMOU extends its reach through regional centers in cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner, and Bharatpur, as well as numerous study centers across Rajasthan. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB), VMOU is committed to enhancing educational access and quality through distance learning modalities.