
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate programmes through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system. The university also offers selected programmes through the Online Learning mode, including Diploma in Computer Application (DCA-OL) and Diploma in Library and Information Science (DLIS-OL). The latest July 2026 prospectus provides the programme-wise eligibility, duration, fee and study-material details for the 2026-27 admission cycle.
VMOU's programme fee generally includes admission-related academic components, study material and examination-related charges as specified by the university. The university also provides an option for students to use study material in soft-copy form, with the applicable fee concession stated in the online admission instructions.
| Course | Mode | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Computer Application (DCA-OL) | Online | 1 Year | ₹8,700 |
| Diploma in Library & Information Science (DLIS-OL) | Online | 1 Year | ₹4,100 |
VMOU's official prospectus identifies DCA-OL and DLIS-OL as online diploma programmes. The DCA-OL programme is listed with a minimum duration of one year and a programme fee of ₹8,700, while DLIS-OL is listed with a minimum duration of one year and a programme fee of ₹4,100.
Apart from its dedicated online programmes, VMOU offers several degree programmes through Open and Distance Learning. The following table highlights selected programmes and their fees as published in the July 2026 prospectus.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Programme Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | UG | 3 Years | ₹5,800 + ₹6,000 + ₹5,800 per year |
| B.Com | UG | 3 Years | ₹4,400 + ₹4,400 + ₹4,200 per year |
| Bachelor of Journalism | UG | 1 Year | ₹11,000 |
| Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLIS) | UG | 1 Year | ₹9,900 |
| M.Com | PG | 2 Years | ₹6,100 + ₹6,300 |
| MBA | PG | 2 Years | As per separate MBA prospectus |
The July 2026 prospectus lists BA fees of ₹5,800, ₹6,000 and ₹5,800 for Years I–III respectively. It lists B.Com fees of ₹4,400, ₹4,400 and ₹4,200 for Years I–III. The same prospectus lists Bachelor of Journalism at ₹11,000 and BLIS at ₹9,900.
For M.Com, the July 2026 prospectus lists ₹6,100 for the previous part and ₹6,300 for the final part.
VMOU also offers diploma programmes in areas such as Culture and Tourism, Library and Information Science, Watershed Management, Mass Communication and Yoga Science. The dedicated online diploma options include DCA-OL and DLIS-OL.
| Diploma | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Culture & Tourism (DCT) | ODL | ₹3,900 |
| Diploma in Library & Information Science (DLIS) | ODL | ₹4,100 |
| Diploma in Watershed Management (DWSM) | ODL | ₹3,000 |
| Diploma in Mass Communication (DMC) | ODL | ₹4,800 |
| Diploma in Yoga Science (DYS) | ODL | ₹5,800 |
These diploma fees are published in VMOU's programme information; the online diploma table separately lists DCA-OL at ₹8,700 and DLIS-OL at ₹4,100.




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