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Online MBA from UPRTOU 2026: Eligibility, Fee and Duration

Updated 3 October 2026 Programmes 4 min read

Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) offers a semester-based Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. For the 2026–27 academic cycle, the online registration deadline on the Samarth admission portal is 07 October 2026. Students complete six courses per semester with internal assignments carrying 30 marks per course.

Key facts

Programme Name Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Programme Pattern Semester System
2026–27 Application Deadline 07 October 2026
Registration Fee ₹500
Assignment Weightage 30 Marks per course
Application Portal Samarth Admission Portal

Admission Deadlines for 2026–27

For the 2026–27 academic cycle, online application forms for the MBA programme are processed through the university’s Samarth portal. The published registration deadline for this session is 07 October 2026.

MBA Eligibility and Fee Structure Details

UPRTOU has not published specific eligibility percentage criteria or programme fee totals for the MBA degree on its site as of 02 October 2026.

A separate registration fee of ₹500 is applicable during online form submission. Examination fees are collected separately at the time of submitting the examination form for each semester.

Semester-Wise MBA Course Curriculum

The MBA curriculum is organized into semesters. The list of subjects for the 1st and 2nd semesters under the 2026–27 session is detailed below:

UPRTOU MBA Course List (Semesters 1 and 2)

Semester Course Code Course Name
1st Semester MBA 1.1 Principles of Management
1st Semester MBA 1.2 Organizational Behavior
1st Semester MBA 1.3 Accounting for Managers
1st Semester MBA 1.4 Quantitative Techniques for Business Decisions
1st Semester MBA 1.5 Managerial Economics
1st Semester MBA 1.6 Management Information System
2nd Semester MBA 2.1 Business Environment
2nd Semester MBA 2.2 Production & Operations Management
2nd Semester MBA 2.3 Human Resource Management
2nd Semester MBA 2.4 Marketing Management
2nd Semester MBA 2.5 Financial Management
2nd Semester MBA 2.6 Research Methodology

Assignment and Internal Marking Scheme

Each course in the MBA programme includes an assignment carrying a total of 30 marks. The assignment paper is split into two sections:

  • Section A: 6 short-answer questions (approx. 200–300 words each), worth 2 marks each (12 marks total).
  • Section B: 3 long-answer questions (approx. 500–800 words each), worth 6 marks each (18 marks total).

Steps to Submit the Online Admission Form

Prospective applicants must register on the online admission portal during the open registration window.

  1. Open the UPRTOU admission portal and select ‘NEW REGISTRATION’.
  2. Select Regional Center Name, Study Center Name, Course Type, and choose ‘Master of Business Administration (MBA)’ under Name of Programme.
  3. Set Nature of Programme to ‘Semester’ and indicate whether Self Learning Material (SLM) is required.
  4. Enter personal details, DEB ID, ABC ID, contact number, permanent address, and correspondence address.
  5. Provide educational qualifications for High School, Intermediate, Under Graduation, and Post Graduation if applicable.
  6. Upload scanned photograph (<500 KB), signature (<500 KB), educational documents (<1024 KB), and category/experience certificates (<1024 KB).
  7. Submit the personal declaration and pay the registration fee online.
UPRTOU: Steps to Submit the Online Admission Form — step-by-step
Steps to Submit the Online Admission Form: the steps at a glance.
What you can do Official page
view MBA programme page uprtou.ac.in/vc_school_main_page.php?slm=2&contid=271
apply on Samarth admission portal uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php
check 2026-27 admission portal uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/index
access student corner portal uprtou.ac.in/student_corner.php

Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

What is the application deadline for MBA admission at UPRTOU for the 2026–27 cycle?

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

How are assignments structured and evaluated in the UPRTOU MBA programme?

Assignments carry 30 marks per course. Each paper comprises Section A with 6 short-answer questions (12 marks total) and Section B with 3 long-answer questions (18 marks total).

What subjects are taught in the 1st semester of the UPRTOU MBA?

The 1st semester includes six core subjects: Principles of Management (MBA 1.1), Organizational Behavior (MBA 1.2), Accounting for Managers (MBA 1.3), Quantitative Techniques for Business Decisions (MBA 1.4), Managerial Economics (MBA 1.5), and Management Information System (MBA 1.6).

What is the registration fee for applying to the MBA programme?

A separate registration fee of ₹500 is charged during online registration. Examination fees are paid later when filling out the examination form.

What scanned documents are required for uploading on the admission portal?

Applicants must upload a scanned photograph (<500 KB), scanned signature (<500 KB), educational qualification documents (<1024 KB), and experience or category certificates (<1024 KB) if applicable.

Sources

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

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