Distance MLIS from UPRTOU 2026: Eligibility, Fee and Duration
The UPRTOU Distance MLIS program is offered for the 2026-27 session, following a semester system. The general registration deadline for the 2026-27 academic cycle is 07 October 2026. Specific eligibility criteria, fee structure, and exact duration for the MLIS program have not been published by UPRTOU as of 03 October 2026.
Key facts
| Program Name | Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) |
|---|---|
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Program Type | Postgraduate, Semester System |
| General Admission Deadline | 07 October 2026 |
MLIS Programme for 2026-27 Session
The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) programme is offered by Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University for the 2026-27 academic session.
As a postgraduate programme, it follows a semester system based on the updated National Education Policy – 2020, implemented from the July 2024-25 session.
Admission Dates for 2026-27
The registration deadline for the ADMISSION-2026-27 Academic Cycle is 07 October 2026.
An earlier admission date extension for the July 2026 session had a last date of 30 September 2026.
Application Process
Prospective students can apply for admission through the UPRTOU admissions portal.
- Visit the UPRTOU admissions portal.
- Complete the new registration process.
- Submit your application, upload required documents, and pay fees through the portal.
Required Documents for Application
Applicants must upload scanned copies of the following documents during the online application:
- Scanned Photograph (less than 500 KB)
- Scanned Signature (less than 500 KB)
- Educational Documents (less than 1024 KB)
- Experience/Category Certificates (less than 1024 KB)
Eligibility Criteria
UPRTOU has not published the specific eligibility criteria for the MLIS programme on its site as of 03 October 2026.
Programme Fee
UPRTOU has not published the specific fee structure for the MLIS programme on its site as of 03 October 2026.
A special discount will be provided in admission fees for students opting for online study material for the 2026-27 academic year.
Programme Duration
UPRTOU has not published the specific duration for the MLIS programme on its site as of 03 October 2026.
However, postgraduate programmes at the university follow a semester system.
Important UPRTOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Apply for UPRTOU admission | uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php |
| Explore UPRTOU student services | uprtou.ac.in/student_corner.php |
| UPRTOU contact directory | uprtou.ac.in/tel_directory.php |
Official documents (PDF)
- MLIS — View Papers PDF — MLIS 2026-27 Assignment Question Paper
- Counselling Schedule Session (MLIS) – 2026 PDF — MLIS 2026 Counselling Schedule
- Information Brochure PDF — UPRTOU 2026-27 Information Brochure
Frequently asked questions
Is a distance degree from UPRTOU recognized and effective for getting jobs?
Yes, UPRTOU has received the 3rd position at the national level in NIRF 2025 for distance education. The university also organizes job fairs, where 123 candidates received job offers from companies like Air India, Byju’s, Tech Mahindra, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Sources
Written from the official UPRTOU pages and documents below, as read on 3 October 2026.
- Apply For First Year Admission (Jan-2026) uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/…/index.php
- MLIS — View Papers uprtou.ac.in/…/08092026_MLIS_2026_27.pdf
- Information Brochure uprtou.ac.in/…/06_07_2026_information_brochure_2026_27.
- Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/…/index