UPRTOU Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility and Fees

UPRTOU has opened online admissions for its undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and research programmes for the 2026–27 academic cycle. General applications are accepted through the Samarth portal with a deadline of 07 October 2026, while Ph.D. entrance applications are accepted online from 15 September to 14 October 2026 without a late fee. Degree programmes are offered under the NEP-2020 semester pattern, and choosing digital study material qualifies applicants for a fee discount.

Key facts

Admission Important Dates for 2026–27 Session

Admissions for the 2026–27 academic cycle are managed through dedicated university portals. Specific entrance exams, including Ph.D. and B.Ed. tests, follow separate timelines.

UPRTOU Admission Schedule 2026–27

Ph.D. Admission 2026–27: Eligibility and Fee Structure

Ph.D. applications are submitted exclusively online via the Ph.D. entrance portal. Applicants can apply under either the Entrance Test Exempted category or the Entrance Test category.

• Master’s Degree: 1-year/2-semester master’s after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s, or 2-year/4-semester master’s after a 3-year bachelor’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/Differently-abled/EWS).
• 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 75% aggregate marks (70% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/Differently-abled/EWS).
• M.Phil. Degree: Minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade (50% for reserved categories).

Ph.D. Application and Entrance Test Fees 2026–27

General Programme Structure and Fee Policy

Starting from July 2024–25, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes follow a semester system in compliance with NEP-2020 guidelines. A dedicated fee discount is offered to students who select online study material (SLM) instead of printed books.

A separate registration fee of ₹500 is charged during registration form submission. Examination fees are not included in the initial course fee and are collected when submitting examination forms. Note that the Certificate Course in Single Subject has been suspended with effect from the 2026–27 session.

UPRTOU has not published course-specific fee amounts for general UG and PG programmes on its site as of 02 October 2026.

How to Register Online for Admission

First-year distance learners must complete registration through the UPRTOU Samarth admission portal or via specific direct registration forms such as the MA-Yoga registration form.

1. Go to the UPRTOU Samarth admission portal and click on ‘NEW REGISTRATION’.
2. Select your Regional Centre, Study Centre, Course Type, Programme Name, and Programme Year.
3. Fill in personal details including Student Name (English and Hindi), Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Religion, Category, Territory, and Aadhar Number.
4. Provide your unique Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID and DEB ID.
5. Enter complete mailing and permanent addresses along with a valid Mobile Number and Email ID.
6. Input educational details for High School, Intermediate, Graduation, and Post Graduation, specifying the Board/University, passing year, marks obtained, percentage, and division.
7. Upload required scanned documents and submit the online application along with the ₹500 registration fee.

Required Documents for Registration

Applicants must keep scanned copies of their original documents ready before filling out the online application form.

• Scanned Photograph (JPEG format, file size under 500 KB)
• Scanned Signature (JPEG format, file size under 500 KB)
• Educational Marksheets & Certificates (File size under 1024 KB)
• Category / Experience Certificates (File size under 1024 KB)
• Supporting Documents for Reserved / Dependent Categories (War Widows, Ex-Servicemen, Freedom Fighters, PwD, if applicable)

Important UPRTOU links

Official documents (PDF)

• Information Brochure PDF — Official admission information brochure for academic session 2026-27
• Admission Date for July-2026 Session has been extended (Last date is 30 Sep, 2026)… PDF — Official notification regarding extension of admission dates

Frequently asked questions

What is the registration deadline for UPRTOU admission 2026–27?

The registration deadline on the university Samarth portal for the 2026–27 academic cycle is 07 October 2026.

When does the Ph.D. entrance application process start and end for 2026–27?

Ph.D. online fee submission and registration run from 15 September to 14 October 2026 without a late fee, and up to 21 October 2026 with a late fee.

Is there a discount on fees for choosing online study material?

Yes, UPRTOU provides a special fee discount to students who opt for online study material (SLM) instead of printed material.

Are undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses semester-based at UPRTOU?

Yes, UG and PG degree programmes at UPRTOU follow a semester-based system implemented under NEP-2020.

What are the basic eligibility requirements for Ph.D. admission?

Candidates need a master’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD), a 4-year bachelor’s degree with 75% marks, or an M.Phil. degree with 55% marks.

Sources

Written from the official UPRTOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.

• UPRTOU, Prayagraj Official Website uprtou.ac.in
• Application Form for B.Ed entrance.uprtouexam.in
• Online Ph.D uprtouphd.co.in/…/phdentrance
• Apply For First Year Admission (Jan-2026) uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/…/index.php
• MA-YOGA First Year Admission Session 2026-27 (July) uprtouexam.in/…/Registration_for_yoga
• Information Brochure uprtou.ac.in/…/06_07_2026_information_brochure_2026_27.