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Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University - [UPRTOU], Allahabad

Allahabad, Uttar PradeshOpen UniversityEstd 1999

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Written By Himanshu Yadav

Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) is a government-open university. UPRTOU is recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), AICTE and UGC’s Distance Education Bureau. Established in 1999, UPRTOU is located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad). The open university operates from 9 schools and offers UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and PhD programmes. Admission to the majority of the courses is merit-based except B.Ed, B.Ed (SE) programs. Admissions into the Education courses, the university conducts its own entrance exam.

The university has an active placement cell that conducts annual placement drives for its students. Reputed recruiters like TCS, Amazon, Indigo Airlines, British Telecom and others participate in the placement drive. UPRTOU placement drive 2023 concluded with the highest package of INR 15 LPA.

Table of Content

UPRTOU Highlights
UPRTOU Courses and Fees
UPRTOU Admissions
UPRTOU Results
UPRTOU Placements
UPRTOU Scholarships
UPRTOU Facilities
UPRTOU FAQs

UPRTOU Highlights

Particulars	Statistics
Name	Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University
Popularly Known As	UPRTOU
Establishment year \| Ownership type	1999 \| Public University
Location	Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad)
Constituent schools	9
Regional study centers	12
Campus size	15.34 acre
Recognised by	UGC, NCTE, RCI, DEB
Mode of education	Distance
Flagship courses of study	BSc, MA, BEd, MBA and BA
Application Process	Online
Admission Based	Merit based
Official website	uprtou.ac.in

UPRTOU Courses and Fees

Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) offers a variety of courses across its 9 schools of study at bachelor's and Master's level. These courses are spread across the field of Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Management Studies, Computers and more. The eligibility criteria, fee and selection process is mentioned below:

Courses	Details	First Year Fees
BA	Eligibility Criteria: Passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks, from a recognised board Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 4,500
B.Sc.	Eligibility Criteria: Passed 10+2 with Science with at least 50% marks, from a recognised board Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 8,000
B.Com	Eligibility Criteria: Passed 10+2 with Commerce stream with at least 50% marks, from a recognised board Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 4,200
B.Ed	Eligibility Criteria: Passed 10+2 in any stream with at least 50% marks, from a recognised board Selection Criteria: University-Based Entrance Exam	INR 16,400
BBA	Eligibility Criteria: Passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks, from a recognised board Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 9,200
BCA	Eligibility Criteria: 10 + 2 or 3- years diploma of the board of technical education or equivalent or two-year ITI program of any trade after 10th std. Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 12,200
B.Lib.Sc.	Eligibility Criteria: Graduates from any subject with 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 9,500
M.Lib.Sc.	Eligibility Criteria: Graduates from the relevant subject as a core subject with 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 12,200
MA	Eligibility Criteria: Graduates from the relevant subject as a core subject with 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 8,500
MSc	Eligibility Criteria: Graduates from the relevant subject as a core subject with 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 8,200
M.Com	Eligibility Criteria: Graduates from the relevant subject as a core subject with 50% marks in aggregate or B.Com Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 7,200
Master of Journalism	Eligibility Criteria: Graduates from the relevant subject as a core subject with 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 6,200
MCA	Eligibility Criteria: Graduates from the relevant subject as a core subject with 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 15,400
MBA	Eligibility Criteria: Graduates from the relevant subject as a core subject with 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: Entrance Test	INR 16,200
PGDM	Eligibility Criteria: Graduates from the relevant subject as a core subject with 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 8,400

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UPRTOU Admissions

The admission process for UPRTOU is online. Applicants who wish to apply for UG, PG, PhD admissions must submit an online application form on the official website. The minimum eligibility for undergraduate courses is class 12 with not less than 50% marks. Applicants with a graduate degree in relevant discipline are eligible to apply for masters’ courses.

Admission to B.Ed and B.Ed. (SE) programs are made through University Entrance Exam while for the rest of the programs, admission is made on the basis of merit. Shortlisted candidates’ names are announced through the merit list on the official website. Post that, students must proceed further with documents verification and fee payment, to secure their seats.

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UPRTOU How to Apply?

Interested candidates can follow the below given steps to apply at UPRTOU

Candidates should visit the official website @uprtou.ac.in
On the right, above examinations tab, students can find application/ registration link
Candidates must complete registration and proceed to application.
Candidates should fill in the application form and upload the required supporting documents.
After the payment of application fees, submit the application form.
Candidates will be selected on a first come first serve basis and based on their academic merit of the previous qualifying examination.

UPRTOU Results

UPRTUO conducts examinations twice in a year, in the months of June and December. Enrolled students can check the annual and semester exams results on the official website of the university. Follow the steps given below To download annual and semester results.

Visit the official website - uprtou.ac.in
Below the application link, students can find the Examinations tab.
Scroll down on the Examinations tab, to navigate the Results sub-tab.
One the student clicks on the Results tab, each semester results will appear year-wise..
Students can download the pdf format for the results.

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UPRTOU Placements

UPRTOU has an active placement cell that provides placement assistance to its students. The university Conducts placement Placement drive every year. It also prepares students for the placement interviews and presentations. As per the Collegedunia student reviews:

Students have ranked the placements 7 on the scale of 10.
Average salary offered to students of UPRTOU is INR 3.3 LPA. This amount goes up to INR 15 LPA for MBA program graduates.
Most Multinational companies participate in UPRTOU Placement Drives.

Some of the top recruiters of the university are:

Wipro	Azim Premji Foundation	AIG	Navig8
Tech Mahindra	Amazon	Indigo Airlines	Infosys
American Express	Vistara	British Telecom	Ernst & Young

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UPRTOU Scholarships

UPRTOU provides scholarships to deserving students. Moreover it supports scholarships given by central and state governments too. To apply for UPRTOU Scholarships, An applicant must apply at the time of admission with the supporting documents. Moreover, Scholarships are given on the basis of financial situation, category and merit based. Below are some of the popular scholarships which may benefit:

Scholarship	Eligibility	Reward
Post matric Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category, Uttar Pradesh	SC/ST/General category students studying at UG, PG, or PhD level are eligible Family income ceiling should not exceed INR 2 LPA (general) and INR 2. LPA (for reserved candidates)	As per UP Government rules
National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students (previously known as Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship)	Open to Scheduled Tribe students Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme Student must be enrolled in full time M.Phil and Ph.D degree in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology	Fellowship of INR 25,000 annually for initial two years INR 28,000/-pa for remaining tenure (5 years or till viva) Reader’s assistance - INR 2000 per month in cases of physically handicapped & blind candidates
PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders by UGC	The scholarship will be given to undergraduate First and Second Rank winners who have been accepted into any Postgraduate Course Students who have enrolled in a conventional, full-time Master's degree program at a recognized university, acknowledged university, private university, autonomous college, or post graduate college are eligible for the program Application process: The National Scholarship Portal of the Government of India will only accept applications once a year. Additionally, a brief notice will be posted on the UGC website	Amount of fellowship: Rs.3,100/- p.m for a period of two years only i.e. full duration of a PG course No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc The student who is awarded Postgraduate Scholarship for University Rank Holders will not be debarred from accepting any other scholarships

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UPRTOU Facilities

UPRTOU Provides facilities to its enrolled students. Students from every course benefit from these facilities. It includes a full-fledged library, Laboratories for practical knowledge, Placement Cell, Hostel and more.

Library: Students are provided with a well equipped library which contains more than 40,000 books along with many DVDs/CD, articles, E-books as well as journals. Daily newspaper service is also provided by the library.
Hostels: The State University provides hostel facilities to outstation students. The accommodation for boys and girls are separate. The mess or canteen facilities are available for students living in hostels. Check more: UPRTOU Hostels
Labs: Students are facilitated with many well equipped labs such as Chemistry lab, Computer lab, audio visual lab, plant diversity lab etc. to encourage practical learning.
Counseling Cell: It helps the students of UPRTOU to address and resolve their personal, emotional, relational, and academic difficulties. The Cell also focuses on students who do not perform well in their examinations and tend towards absenteeism in class.
Wifi Campus: The University also promises wifi all over the campus.

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UPRTOU FAQs

Ques. Is UPRTOU UGC approved?

Ans. Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) Allahabad is recognized by the Distance Education Council, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and UGC as well. It was established in 1999 and is located in Prayagraj. UPRTOU Allahabad offers over 127 UG, PG Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma Courses.

Ques. IS UPRTOU private or government?

Ans. Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) is a government university. Rajarshi Tandon Open University offers UG, PG Diploma Certificate and Ph.D. programmes. UPRTOU was established in 1999 and is located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad). UPRTOU Allahabad is recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and UGC Distance Education Bureau. UPRTOU has an active & transparent placement cell that conducts placement drives for its students.

Ques. What is the application fee for UPRTOU Allahabad?

Ans. The application fee for Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) Allahabad varies from one course to another. Interested candidates can visit UPRTOU official website to fill out and submit the form. The steps to follow for form filling, payment of fee, and submission are explained below:

Step 1: Visit the official website.

Step 2: Register on the admission portal with basic and educational details.

Step 3: Fill out and submit the application form.

Ques. What Co-curricular or Extra-curricular activities does the university conduct for students?

Ans. The Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) is involved in following Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities:

Co-curricular

Seminar on “Redefining Strategies for Agricultural Development including Education, Research and Extension in Uttar Pradesh”
Community college Workshop
Study Coordinators Workshop

Extra-curricular

National Seminar on “Sustainable Production of Nutritive Food”.
“Rashtriya Ekata Divas”
National Education Day
Clean Campus Green Campus

Ques. What documents are required for PG admissions?

Ans. Documents required at the time of admission at Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) are as follows:

Passport size photograph should be attached to the provided spot/box in the application form
The entire Mark sheet of the qualifying examination
Age-proof certificate
Income certificate
Caste & creed certificate (if applicable)
Medical certificate
Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority
Marksheet of Qualifying examination.

Ques. What are the modes of payment for admission?

Ans. Applicants may deposit fees via cash or through online deposits of Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU). The cash mode of payment is through E-Challan and Online deposit of the fee payment will be made through Net Banking, Credit Card, and Debit Card.

Ques. What are the MA courses in Uprtou?

Ans. MA Courses at Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) are

M.A. Hindi (MAHI)
M.A. English (MAEN)
M.A. Economics (MAEC)
M.A. Philosophy (MAPH)
M.A. Sanskrit (MAST)
M.A. Urdu (MAUR)
Master of Library Information Science (MLIS)
M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication M.A. (JMC)

Ques. How will one come to know about the admission process to UPRTOU?

Ans. One can know about the admission process to Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) through regular visit to UPRTOU website, newspapers, pamphlets, study centers, regional centers, community camps and Information brochure available at University website.

Ques. When does admission to UPRTOU open?

Ans. The admission to Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) is open in January & July.

Ques. Do admissions to UPRTOU now take place twice even in one academic session?

Ans. Yes, the admission process begins in January & July in two sessions at Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU).

Ques. How can I contact UPRTOU Admin?

Ans. Students can contact UPRTOU admin office for admission related queries via email, call and in-office. The contact details are as follows:

U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University Shantipuram Awas Yojna (Sector-F), Phaphamau, Prayagraj - 211013, India
Contact Details: 0532-2447035/ 0532-2447036
Mail Id- registrar.uprtou@gmail.com

Ques. What subject options do I have for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) program?

Ans. The university offers various subjects under the BA program from which you can opt one as your main subject. Given below is the list of all the subjects offered through the UPRTOU BA program:

BA (Tourism Studies)	BA (Economics)	BA (Education)
BA (English)	BA (Hindi)	BA (History)
BA (Mathematics)	BA (Philosophy)	BA (Political Science)
BA (Public Administration)	BA (Sanskrit)	BA (Sociology)
BA (Statistics)	BA (Urdu)	BA (Fashion Designing)
BA (Textile Design)	BA (Yoga)

Ques. How are UPRTOU Allahabad MBA placements?

Ans. The MBA placements of UPRTOU are good. The majority of the students are placed in TCS with an average salary package ranging between INR 3 LPA – INR 4 LPA. Other companies that participate in the placement drive of the university include ABP News, Navig8, United Health

Ques. How is UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University Allahabad Post Graduate Diploma?

Ans. The Postgraduate Diploma at UPRTOU Allahabad is a 1-year duration course specialized in 33 streams. Offered in distance mode, the students are admitted based on marks obtained by them in the previous qualifying examination.

Specializations: Yoga, Journalism & Mass Communication, Gis & Remote Sensing, Cyber Law & Information Security, Clinical Psychology, Defence Studies, Environment & Sustainable Development, Finance, Hospital & and Health Management, Agricultural Extension Management, Spiritual Tourism, Computer Applications, Educational Administration, Distance Education, Rural Journalism & Mass Communication, Bio-Statistics & Demography, Food Safety & Quality Management, Social Work, Vocational Guidance & Career Counselling, Human Resource Development, Production Management, Goods & Services Tax, Dietetics And Therapeutics Nutrition, Translation, Electronic Media Management & Film Production, Population Studies, Creative Writing In Hindi, Functional Hindi & Translation, International Marketing, Gandhian & Peace Studies, Museology, Consumer Protection, and Biostatistics & Population Studies.

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Ques. How is the UPRTOU Faculty?

Ans. UPRTOU Faculty consists of Associate and Assistant professors holding NET/ Ph.D. or M.Phil degrees in their relevant specializations. There is 1 Professor and Associate Professor serving the departments of Education and Humanities respectively. Also, there are 13 Assistant Professors working in each department of the University.

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Ques. What Co-curricular or Extra-curricular activities does the university conduct for students?

Ans. The university is involved in following Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities:

Co-curricular

Seminar on “Redefining Strategies for Agricultural Development including Education, Research and Extension in Uttar Pradesh”
Community college Workshop
Study Coordinators Workshop

Extra-curricular

National Seminar on “Sustainable Production of Nutritive Food”.
“Rashtriya Ekata Divas”
National Education Day
Clean Campus Green Campus

Ques. How can I reach out to UPRTOU for any query without visiting Allahabad?

Ans. You may visit the regional centers of UPRTOU to enquire about your queries. There are a total of 11 regional centers of UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University in cities such as Allahabad, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Bareilly, Meerut, Agra, Noida, Jhansi, Kanpur, and Faujabad. Whichever center is close to reaching you may visit the same.

Ques. How does the university notify students about the exam schedule?

Ans. The time table for exams is announced on the official website. UPRTOU time table is announced every year on the official website. To check the time table, students can follow the steps given below:

Visit the official portal i.e., uprtsou.ac.in.
The home page of the U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj will be displayed.
Find the Latest News section and click on Read More.
Now, search for the Proposed Examination Schedule link.
Click on the link, the website will direct you to another page.
Check the exam dates available on the UPRTOU Time Table.
You may also download the time table for future purposes.

Ques. What is the pattern for the UPRTOU B.Ed entrance exam?

Ans. The entrance exam for B.Ed course at UPRTOU consists of two sections. The first section includes General Mental Ability and General Awareness. The second section includes Teaching Aptitude and Understanding in two teaching subjects. Weightage given to each section is as follows:

Section A: General Mental Ability (50% weightage) and General Awareness (50% weightage)
Section B: Teaching Aptitude (40% weightage) and Understanding in two teaching subjects (30% weightage).

Ques. What documents are required for PG admissions?

Ans. Documents required at the time of admission are as follows:

Passport size photograph should be attached to the provided spot/box in the application form
The entire Mark sheet of the qualifying examination
Age-proof certificate
Income certificate
Caste & creed certificate (if applicable)
Medical certificate
Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority
Marksheet of Qualifying examination.

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Ques. What are the modes of payment for admission?

Ans. Applicants may deposit fees via cash or through online deposits. The cash mode of payment is through E-Challan and Online deposit of the fee payment will be made through Net Banking, Credit Card, and Debit Card.

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UPRTOU Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses

Course	Fees	Eligibility	Application Date
MA 14 Courses	₹7,200 - 9,200 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation	27 Dec - 15 Mar 2024
B.Ed 2 Courses	₹18,500 - 20,000 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation	30 Apr 2024
BA 17 Courses	₹4,500 (1st Year Fees)	10+2 Pass	27 Dec - 15 Mar 2024
M.Sc 4 Courses	₹9,000 - 14,000 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation	27 Dec - 15 Mar 2024
MBA 4 Courses	₹18,000 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 50%	27 Dec - 31 Mar 2024

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Courses Offered By UPRTOU 2024

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Streams :

Social WorkLibrary ScienceGeneralSpecial EducationYogaPolitical ScienceFood SciencePsychologyBiochemistryJournalismTranslational StudiesHindiGeographyEducation ManagementHome ScienceHistoryComputerHospitality ManagementHuman Resources ManagementSanskritStatisticsEnglishComputer ProgrammingSocial ScienceFinanceDieteticsHealth Care ManagementHumanitiesFashion DesignNursingAgri-BusinessCyber LawNutritional ScienceMarketingPhotographyDairy SciencesRetail ManagementTourism ManagementEnvironmental ScienceGeographical Remote SensingPhilosophyTextile DesignEconomicsMathematicsPhysicsForensic ScienceUrduBotanyTaxationCriminologyPublic AdministrationWeb DevelopmentCulinary ArtsWater Resource ManagementZoologyHuman RightsGames & SportsFloricultureLivestock ManagementRural DevelopmentArabicBee KeepingBiostatisticsBusiness ManagementComputer EducationConsumer ServicesFine ArtsInternational BusinessMedia StudiesMedical Laboratory TechnologyNetworking TechnologiesNGO ManagementOffice ManagementOrganic Farming TechnologyPopulation StudiesPortuguesePrinting TechnologyTextile ScienceVegetable ScienceVocational StudiesWeb DesigningAnimation and MultimediaChemistry

Degree :

MAB.EdBAM.ScMBADiplomaB.ScPG DiplomaBBAB.ComBCAB.Lib.I.ScDiplomaCertificationM.ComMCAM.C.A {Lateral}M.Lib.I.ScMSWPh.DPG Diploma

Program Type :

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Master of Arts [MA]

1st Yr Fees:₹7,200 - 9,200

14 Courses2 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Graduation

Application Date:

27 Dec - 15 Mar 2024

Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]

1st Yr Fees:₹18,500 - 20,000

2 Courses2 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Graduation

Application Date:

30 Apr 2024

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

1st Yr Fees:₹4,500

17 Courses3 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

10+2 Pass

Application Date:

27 Dec - 15 Mar 2024

Master of Science [M.Sc]

1st Yr Fees:₹9,000 - 14,000

4 Courses2 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Graduation

Application Date:

27 Dec - 15 Mar 2024

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1st Yr Fees:₹18,000

4 Courses2 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Graduation with 50%

Application Date:

27 Dec - 31 Mar 2024

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UPRTOU: 3 Answered Questions

How do I apply for Uprtou?

Priyanka Joshistudied at UPRTOU

UPRTOU admission for the July session is open now. You need to apply online, by visiting the official website of the university. Submit all the necessary documents and pay the required fees. You will need the following documents for applying.

Mark Sheet of 10th.
Mark Sheet and Certificate of Completion of 12th.
Mark Sheet of Graduating and Certificate of Completion (if the course requires).
Character Certificate (Original).
Passport Photograph.
Caste Certificate (if necessary).

The registration fee for general category students is INR 1000, and for the special category students, the required fee is INR 550. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. The university evaluates students based on their marks from the previous level to prepare a merit list.

Is Uprtou is private or government?

Priya Gargstudied at UPRTOU

Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University is a Govt. State University. UPRTOU has UGC accreditation and offers 127 courses in UG, PG, diploma, certificate, and PG diploma across various disciplines. These programs are offered in open and distance learning modes. These courses either have yearly or semester patterns.

Is Uprtou UGC approved?

Nivedita Goyalstudied at Kendriya Vidyalaya

Yes, U P Rajarshi Tandon Open University is approved by University Grand Commission (UGC). It is also approved by AICTE and DEC.

The university offers a wide range of courses for the undergraduate and postgraduate across nine disciplines. UPRTOU is the only open university in UP and offers courses through open and distance learning.

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