Online BCA from UPRTOU 2026: Eligibility, Fee and Duration

Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) offers the Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) programme under its School of Sciences using a semester system. Online registration for the July 2026-27 academic session is active on the Samarth admission portal with a deadline of 07 October 2026. Applicants receive a discount on admission fees if they opt for digital study material.

Key facts

BCA Course Structure and Evaluation Scheme

UPRTOU conducts the Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) programme through its School of Sciences under the semester-based curriculum aligned with NEP 2020.

Each course paper carries an internal assignment evaluation worth a maximum of 30 marks. Ability Enhancement and Value Addition papers are shared across graduate programmes.

First-Year BCA Course Papers (Session 2026-27)

BCA Eligibility, Fee and Duration Status

UPRTOU has not published the specific eligibility criteria, exact tuition fee amount, or duration for the BCA programme on its site as of 03 October 2026.

Students enrolling in the 2026-27 academic session who opt for digital Study Learning Material (SLM) receive a special discount on the total admission fee. Examination fees are collected separately at the time of submitting examination forms, alongside a registration fee of ₹500.

Admission Schedule for July 2026 Session

Admission registrations for the July 2026-27 academic cycle are conducted digitally through the university’s central admission portals. The admission date for the July 2026 cycle was previously extended to 30 September 2026, and online submission remains open on the Samarth portal up to 07 October 2026.

Step-by-Step Online BCA Application Process

1. Open the UPRTOU Samarth admission portal and select ‘NEW REGISTRATION’ to set up applicant credentials.
2. Select the Regional Center (such as Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Bareilly, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur, Ayodhya, or Ballia) and designated Study Center on the UPRTOU online registration form.
3. Select Course Type, set Programme Name to Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), and choose Semester under Nature of Programme.
4. Indicate whether physical study material (SLM) is required to claim eligible fee discounts.
5. Fill in personal details including Name (English & Hindi), Parent Names, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Category, Gender, Religion, Blood Group, Address, ABC ID, and DEB Unique ID.
6. Enter educational details for High School (10th) and Intermediate (12th), specifying Board, Passing Year, Subjects, Marks Obtained, Maximum Marks, Percentage, and Division.
7. Upload scanned photographs, signatures, and educational certificates according to the size limits, then submit the application.

Required Documents and Upload Specifications

• Scanned Passport Photograph: File size under 500 KB
• Scanned Signature: File size under 500 KB
• Educational Documents (10th and 12th Marksheets/Certificates): File size under 1024 KB
• Category / Experience Certificates (if applicable): File size under 1024 KB
• Valid DEB Unique ID and Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID

Important UPRTOU links

Official documents (PDF)

• BCA — View Papers PDF — BCA assignment question paper for session 2026-27
• Information Brochure PDF — UPRTOU official admission information brochure 2026-27
• Admission Date for July-2026 Session has been extended (Last date is 30 Sep, 2026)… PDF — July 2026 session admission date extension notification

Frequently asked questions

Is a distance degree from UPRTOU recognized and effective for getting jobs?

Yes. UPRTOU is a recognized state open university with a NAAC B+ grade accreditation and ranked 3rd nationally in NIRF 2025 for distance education. The university organizes placement events like the Mega Job Fair (Vrihad Rozgar Mela), where 123 candidates received job offers from companies including Air India, Tech Mahindra, Paytm, Byju’s, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

What is the deadline to apply for UPRTOU BCA admission in the July 2026 session?

The registration deadline for the July 2026-27 academic cycle on the UPRTOU Samarth admission portal is 07 October 2026.

What core course papers are included in the first-year BCA syllabus for 2026-27?

First-year BCA course papers for the 2026-27 session include BCA-1.1 (C Programming) and BCA-1.2 (Data Structures), each carrying a maximum of 30 marks for internal assignments.

What are the document file size limits for the UPRTOU online application?

Scanned photographs and signatures must be under 500 KB in size. Educational marksheets, certificates, and category documents must be under 1024 KB.

Is there a discount on the admission fee for choosing digital study material?

Yes, UPRTOU provides a special discount on the admission fee for students who choose online study material (SLM) instead of printed books starting from the 2026-27 academic year.

Are ABC ID and DEB ID mandatory for UPRTOU admission registration?

Yes, applicants must generate and submit their Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID and Distance Education Bureau (DEB) Unique ID during the online form submission.

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
• MA-YOGA First Year Admission Session 2026-27 (July) uprtouexam.in/…/Registration_for_yoga
• BCA — View Papers uprtou.ac.in/…/17082026_BCA_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