UPRTOU B.Ed 2026: Eligibility, Fee, Duration and Syllabus

UPRTOU offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and B.Ed. (Special Education) programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) for the 2026-27 session. Admission is based on an entrance test, with registration starting on 27 June 2026 and the exam scheduled for 07 August 2026. The annual fee for B.Ed. ODL is Rs. 18500.00 and for B.Ed. (SE) ODL is Rs. 20000.00.

Key facts

B.Ed. and B.Ed. (Special Education) Programmes

Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) offers the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and Bachelor of Education (Special Education) (B.Ed. SE) Degree Programmes through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system for the 2026-27 academic session. Both programmes are semester-based.

The B.Ed. ODL programme aims to enhance the professional competency of in-service teachers, develop skills for organizing learning experiences, understand learner nature, and apply evaluation techniques. The B.Ed. (SE) ODL programme focuses on developing positive attitudes towards disabled persons, strengthening professional competencies of teachers for disabled students, and acquiring skills for dealing with academic and personal problems of disabled students.

UPRTOU B.Ed. Programmes Overview

Admission Procedure and Important Dates for 2026-27

Admission to both B.Ed. and B.Ed. (Special Education) programmes is conducted through an entrance test. The application form for the B.Ed. and B.Ed. SE Entrance Exam for the 2026-27 session is available online.

1. Visit the B.Ed. & B.Ed.SE Entrance Exam application page.
2. Complete the online application form for the Bachelor of Education & Bachelor of Education (Special Education) Programme Entrance Exam 2026-27.

B.Ed. & B.Ed. (SE) Entrance Exam 2026-27 Important Dates

B.Ed. ODL Programme Details

The B.Ed. ODL programme has a minimum duration of 2 years and a maximum duration of 5 years. The annual fee for the programme is Rs. 18500.00. The medium of instruction is Hindi, and assignments are essential for completion. Eligibility details and the syllabus for the B.Ed. ODL programme are available on the B.Ed. ODL programme page.

B.Ed. (Special Education) ODL Programme Details

The B.Ed. (Special Education) ODL programme has a minimum duration of 2.5 years and a maximum duration of 5 years. The annual fee for this programme is Rs. 20000.00. The medium of instruction is Hindi, and assignments are essential. Eligibility details and the syllabus for the B.Ed. (SE) ODL programme are available on the B.Ed. (SE) ODL programme page.

Assignment Guidelines for 2026-27 Session

Assignments are an essential component for both B.Ed. and B.Ed. (Special Education) programmes for the 2026-27 session. Answers must be written in Hindi or English in your own handwriting on the prescribed assignment copy. The last date for submission of assignments at the study center for the 2026-27 session has not been published in the assignment documents as of 02 October 2026.

• Short answer questions (Question Nos. 1 to 6) should be answered in 200 to 300 words.
• Long answer questions (Question Nos. 7 to 9) for B.Ed. ODL should be answered in 500 to 800 words.
• Long answer questions (Question Nos. 7 to 9) for B.Ed. (Special Education) ODL should be answered in 800 to 1000 words.

Counselling for B.Ed. and B.Ed. (SE) 2026-27

Details regarding the admission counselling programme for B.Ed. and B.Ed. (Special Education) for the 2026-27 session are available. Students can access their counselling letter from the university portal.

1. Visit the B.Ed./B.Ed.SE Counselling Letter page to check counselling details and download your letter for the 2026-27 session.

Important UPRTOU links

Official documents (PDF)

• B.ED PDF — B.Ed. ODL Assignment for 2026-27 Session
• B.ED PDF — B.Ed. (Special Education) ODL Assignment for 2026-27 Session
• Information Brochure PDF — UPRTOU Information Brochure 2026-27

Frequently asked questions

What is the fee for UPRTOU B.Ed. ODL programme?

The annual fee for the UPRTOU B.Ed. ODL programme is Rs. 18500.00 for the 2026-27 session.

What is the duration of the UPRTOU B.Ed. ODL programme?

The B.Ed. ODL programme has a minimum duration of 2 years and a maximum duration of 5 years.

How can I apply for the UPRTOU B.Ed. 2026-27 entrance exam?

You can apply online by visiting the Application Form for B.Ed. & B.Ed.SE Entrance Exam 2026-27 page on the UPRTOU entrance portal.

What are the important dates for the UPRTOU B.Ed. 2026-27 entrance exam?

Registration for the B.Ed. 2026-27 entrance exam starts on 27 June 2026, with the last date for registration being 17 July 2026. Admit cards will be available on 30 July 2026, and the exam date is 07 August 2026.

Does UPRTOU offer a B.Ed. Special Education programme?

Yes, UPRTOU offers a Bachelor of Education (Special Education) (B.Ed. SE) ODL programme for the 2026-27 session.

What is the medium of instruction for UPRTOU B.Ed. programmes?

The medium of instruction for both B.Ed. ODL and B.Ed. (Special Education) ODL programmes is Hindi.

Are assignments compulsory for UPRTOU B.Ed. programmes?

Yes, assignments are essential for both the B.Ed. ODL and B.Ed. (Special Education) ODL programmes.

What are the word limits for B.Ed. assignments for the 2026-27 session?

For the 2026-27 session, short answer questions (1-6) require 200-300 words, while long answer questions (7-9) for B.Ed. ODL require 500-800 words, and for B.Ed. (SE) ODL, 800-1000 words.

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
• UPRTOU uprtou.ac.in/…/vc_school_main_page.php
• UPRTOU uprtou.ac.in/…/vc_school_main_page.php
• B.ED. — View Papers uprtou.ac.in/…/02092026_B_ED__2026_27.pdf
• B.ED. SE — View Papers uprtou.ac.in/…/02092026_B_ED__SE_2026_27.pdf