Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, located in Kota, Rajasthan, is an open university that was established on July 23, 1987. The university focuses its programs on humanities, commerce, library science, and information science (informatics).

The objective of this university is to educate individuals who are deprived of traditional education. It has six centers spread across Rajasthan, aiming to reach and educate a diverse population. Approximately ten thousand students are enrolled in this university.

At the undergraduate level, the university offers various programs leading to a bachelor's degree in different specializations. Currently, it provides BA, B.Com, and B.Sc preliminary programs, along with courses like VMOU, BJMC (regular and lateral entry), B.Lib.I.Sc, BBA, BCA, and BSW.

The regular UG courses have a duration of three years, while journalism and mass communication (BJMC) and library science (B.Lib.I.Sc) programs are one year long. The lateral entry for BJMC has a duration of six months. Admission to all UG programs (excluding B.Ed) is based on the eligibility examination. For B.Ed, candidates must appear for the university-conducted entrance exam.

In summary, Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University strives to provide education to marginalized individuals, offering a variety of undergraduate programs with different durations, admission processes, and eligibility criteria.