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Online BLIS from UPRTOU 2026: Eligibility, Fee and Duration

Updated 3 October 2026 Programmes 4 min read

UPRTOU offers the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) programme for the 2026–27 academic cycle. Online registration for the July 2026 session is conducted through the official Samarth admission portal, requiring a ₹500 registration fee along with student identifiers like DEB ID and ABC ID.

Key facts

Programme Name Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
Academic Session 2026–2027 (July Cycle)
Registration Fee ₹500 (Separate from exam fee)
Registration Deadline 07 October 2026
Assignment Weightage 30 Marks per course paper
Mandatory ID Requirements DEB ID and ABC ID

BLIS Eligibility, Fee, and Duration Overview

UPRTOU has not published the specific eligibility criteria, total tuition fee structure, or program duration for the BLIS program on its official site as of 03 October 2026.

Applicants registering for the July 2026 session are required to pay a separate registration fee of ₹500 during online application. Examination fees are collected separately at the time of submitting the examination form.

Online Application Steps for Admission 2026–27

Prospective students applying for admission to the July 2026 cycle must complete their application online through the university portal.

  • Scanned Photograph (< 500 KB)
  • Scanned Signature (< 500 KB)
  • Educational Documents (< 1024 KB)
  • Category / Experience Certificates (< 1024 KB)
  1. Access the UPRTOU Samarth admission portal and select new registration.
  2. Fill in personal details, including Student Name, Parent Names, Date of Birth, Category, Aadhar Number, DEB ID, and ABC ID.
  3. Select your Regional Center (such as Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Bareilly, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur, Ayodhya, or Ballia) and designated Study Center.
  4. Choose the BLIS programme details, SLM (Self Learning Material) preference, and medium of instruction.
  5. Enter educational qualifications from High School, Intermediate, and Graduation details.
  6. Upload required scanned documents, including photograph, signature, marksheets, and category certificates.
  7. Pay the ₹500 registration fee and submit the completed application form.
UPRTOU: Online Application Steps for Admission 2026–27 — step-by-step
Online Application Steps for Admission 2026–27: the steps at a glance.

BLIS Curriculum and Assignment Submission 2026–27

The BLIS curriculum for session 2026–27 includes theoretical and practical coursework assessed through handwritten assignments and term-end examinations.

Students must submit handwritten assignments in English or Hindi on prescribed answer sheets directly at their allotted study center before the specified deadline. Each assignment paper carries a maximum of 30 marks.

BLIS Course Papers for Session 2026–27

Course Code Course Title / Subject Area Assessment Structure
BLIS-101(N) Library and Information Science Fundamentals Short & Long Answer Assignment (30 Marks)
BLIS-102(N) Management of Library and Information Centres Short & Long Answer Assignment (30 Marks)
BLIS-104 Cataloguing & Classification Practical Practical Examination & Assignment
BLIS-106(N) Computer Applications & DBMS Basics Short & Long Answer Assignment (30 Marks)
BLIS-108(N) Library Services & Information Sources Short & Long Answer Assignment (30 Marks)
BLIS-109(N) Information Retrieval & Cataloguing Practical Cataloguing Entries (AACR-2 & CC)

BLIS Practical Examination Centres

Practical examination papers, such as BLIS-104, are conducted at assigned regional centers across Uttar Pradesh. Students must report to their assigned venue according to official schedules.

BLIS-104 Practical Examination Venues

Regional Center Address Location
Lucknow Regional Center Sector 10A/HSE04, Vrindavan Yojana, Lucknow
Jhansi Regional Center D17-M2, Veerangana Nagar, Pichhaur, Jhansi – 284128
What you can do Official page
Apply for first year admission uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php
Open UPRTOU Samarth admission portal uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/index
Access student corner and services uprtou.ac.in/student_corner.php

Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, UPRTOU degrees are recognized for employment. The university actively organizes job fairs like the Vrihad Rozgar Mela, where major recruiters such as Air India, Tech Mahindra, Paytm, and Kotak Mahindra Bank hire graduates for multiple roles.

What is the registration fee for BLIS admission at UPRTOU?

The online registration fee for the July 2026 session is ₹500. Examination fees are charged separately when filling out the examination form.

What unique student IDs are required to complete the registration?

Applicants must provide both a DEB ID and an ABC ID along with their Aadhar number during online registration.

How are BLIS assignments evaluated and submitted?

Each BLIS assignment paper is worth 30 marks. Students must write the answers by hand in English or Hindi on prescribed copies and submit them to their study center.

Where are BLIS practical examinations conducted?

Practical examinations like BLIS-104 are held at designated university regional centers, including the Vrindavan Yojana campus in Lucknow and Veerangana Nagar campus in Jhansi.

What document file size restrictions apply on the admission portal?

Scanned photographs and signatures must be under 500 KB, while educational marksheets and category certificates must be under 1024 KB.

Sources

Written from the official UPRTOU pages and documents below, as read on 3 October 2026.

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