Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) PhD Admission 2026 notification has been officially released for the January 2026 session. Online applications are invited for Direct Admission to PhD programmes from candidates qualified in UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, CEED, and similar national-level tests.

Admissions will be conducted in Regular Mode across multiple schools including Education, Science & Technology, Commerce & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Continuing Education.

The Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) PhD Admission 2026 is conducted through Direct Admission for candidates holding valid national fellowships. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and interview by the Department Research Committee.

• Application Start Date: 10 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 10 February 2026
• Document Verification: 13 February 2026
• Timing: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Venue: Gandhi Bhawan, VMOU Kota

Candidates applying for Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) PhD Admission 2026 must hold a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).

• UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / CEED qualified candidates
• NET Category 1, 2 & 3 eligible as per UGC norms
• 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwD candidates

• School of Education
• School of Science & Technology (Botany, Physics)
• School of Commerce & Management
• School of Humanities & Social Sciences (English, Economics)
• School of Continuing Education (Journalism)

• Interview by Department Research Committee – 30 Marks
• Academic Performance – 70 Marks
• PPT presentation on research proposal is mandatory

• All Mark Sheets & Degree Certificates
• Valid Fellowship Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates)

• Total Credits: 16
• Minimum 75% attendance required
• Minimum 55% marks mandatory
• Full-Time: 3–6 Years | Part-Time: 4–7 Years

• Tuition Fee: ₹25,000 per year
• Registration Fee: ₹5,000
• Library Fee: ₹3,000
• Thesis Submission Fee: ₹10,000