Students Encouraged to Pursue Career-Oriented Courses at VMOU

Sri Ganganagar: Regional Director of Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), Suresh Kumar Sharma, urged students to enrol in career-oriented courses to gain quality higher education while enhancing their overall personality and employability. He was addressing an orientation programme at DAV College.

Sharma said admissions are currently open for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes at VMOU, Rajasthan’s only state open university. Students can apply online until July 31, 2026. Courses include BA, BSc, Library Science, Journalism, MA, Computer Science, Mathematics, MBA, Yoga, and Computer Applications. This year, the university has also introduced a Diploma in Computer Accounting and Management, along with certificate programmes in Astrology and Karmakand.

He highlighted that eligible candidates can secure admission to the MBA programme without an entrance examination. Students opting out of printed study material will receive a 15% concession in tuition fees. Female students will also benefit from fee reimbursement by the Rajasthan Government.

VMOU has implemented the semester system under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with first-semester examinations scheduled for December 2026. The university operates 18 study centres across the region to facilitate practical sessions, examinations, and assignment submissions. Students can complete the entire admission process online through e-Mitra centres or net banking, without submitting hard copies of application forms.