UPRTOU Admission Last Date 2026: July and January Sessions
UPRTOU has extended the admission date for the July 2026 session, with the Samarth portal registration deadline set for 07 October 2026. For Ph.D. admissions (2026-27), online applications run from 15 September to 14 October 2026 without late fee, and up to 21 October 2026 with a late fee. Ph.D. entrance exams are scheduled for 05 November 2026.
Key facts
| July 2026 Admission Last Date (Samarth Portal) | 07 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Extended Admission Date (July 2026 Notice) | 30 September 2026 |
| Ph.D. Application Window (Without Late Fee) | 15 September – 14 October 2026 |
| Ph.D. Application Window (With Late Fee) | 15 October – 21 October 2026 |
| Ph.D. Entrance Examination Date | 05 November 2026 |
| Ph.D. Entrance Result Declaration | 07 November 2026 |
UPRTOU Admission Last Dates for July 2026 Session
Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) extended the last date for admission to the July 2026 session to 30 September 2026 per an official university notice issued on 14 September 2026.
On the official Samarth admission portal for the 2026-27 academic cycle, the active registration deadline for first-year admissions is listed as 07 October 2026.
UPRTOU has not published the official admission schedule or last date for the January 2027 session on its site as of 02 October 2026.
Ph.D. Admission 2026-27 Important Dates
Applications for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) research programme for the 2026-27 academic session are invited exclusively through online mode.
Ph.D. Entrance Test 2026-27 Schedule
| Event / Activity | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application & Fee Deposition | 15 September to 14 October 2026 |
| Online Application & Fee Deposition (With Late Fee) | 15 October to 21 October 2026 |
| Online Application Correction Window | 22 October to 27 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Availability on Website | 30 October 2026 |
| UPRTOU Ph.D. Entrance Test 2026 | 05 November 2026 |
| Declaration of Ph.D. Entrance Result | 07 November 2026 |
Ph.D. Fee Structure and Eligibility Rules
Candidates applying for the Ph.D. programme must pay the non-refundable processing and entrance fee online according to their category.
- Master’s Degree: 2-year/4-semester Master’s degree after a 3-year Bachelor’s degree (or 1-year/2-semester Master’s after a 4-year Bachelor’s) with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
- Marks Relaxation: A 5% relaxation (minimum 50%) is given to SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-abled, and EWS candidates.
- 4-Year Bachelor’s Applicants: Candidates seeking Ph.D. admission directly after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree must score a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate (70% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS).
- M.Phil. Graduates: Candidates who have completed an M.Phil. programme with at least 55% aggregate marks are eligible.
Ph.D. Application and Entrance Test Fee Details
| Category | Normal Fee (Sep 15–Oct 14) | With Late Fee (Oct 15–Oct 21) |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance Test Candidates (General / Others) | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| Entrance Test Candidates (SC / ST) | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| Exempted Candidates (General / Others) | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| Exempted Candidates (SC / ST) | ₹500 | ₹750 |
Online Procedure for First-Year Course Admission
First-year undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate course admissions for the 2026-27 session are processed through the university’s central digital portal.
- Visit the official Samarth admission portal for the 2026-27 academic session.
- Click on the ‘NEW REGISTRATION’ button on the homepage.
- Create an account by entering personal identification details and contact credentials.
- Log in and complete your profile by providing state, personal, dependent, and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of required photograph, signature, and educational marksheets.
- Submit the form and pay the prescribed course fees online. Keep a printed copy of the confirmation page.
MA-Yoga First Year July 2026 Registration Process
Students seeking first-year admission to MA-Yoga for the July 2026 session must register on the dedicated program registration form.
The application requires selecting a Regional Center (such as Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Ayodhya, or Ballia) and Study Center, entering personal and academic qualifications, and providing DEB ID and ABC ID.
- A separate registration fee of ₹500 is charged at the time of form submission.
- Course examination fees are collected separately when submitting the term-end examination form.
- Applicants can fill out the form using the MA-Yoga registration portal.
Document Checklist for Admission Uploads
When filling out online application forms, candidates must keep scanned copies of documents ready in the prescribed file sizes.
- Scanned Photograph: File size less than 500 KB
- Scanned Signature: File size less than 500 KB
- Educational Qualification Documents: File size less than 1024 KB
- Category or Experience Certificates (if applicable): File size less than 1024 KB
Important UPRTOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Apply online for July 2026 courses | uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/index |
| Apply for Ph.D. entrance examination | uprtouphd.co.in/api/phdentrance/ |
| Register for MA-Yoga July 2026 | uprtouexam.in/home/Registration_for_yoga |
| View general university admission details | uprtou.ac.in/admission_front_page.php |
| Access student corner services and resources | uprtou.ac.in/student_corner.php |
Official documents (PDF)
- प्रवेश जुलाई 2026 के पुनः पंजीकरण के सम्बन्ध में। PDF — Official notification regarding July 2026 session re-registration
- सूचना (प्रवेश अनुभाग) PDF — Official notice issued by UPRTOU admission section
Frequently asked questions
How can I apply online for UG, PG, diploma, and certificate course admissions at UPRTOU?
You can apply online by visiting the Samarth admission portal, clicking on ‘NEW REGISTRATION’, filling in your personal and educational qualification details, uploading the required scanned documents, and paying the course fee.
How do I apply online for the Ph.D. entrance examination at UPRTOU?
To apply for the Ph.D. entrance test 2026-27, visit the Ph.D. admission portal between 15 September and 14 October 2026 (or up to 21 October with a late fee). Fill out the online registration form, submit educational details, and pay the fee online.
How does the admission counselling process work at UPRTOU?
UPRTOU issues program-specific counselling letters and schedules on its official web portal for programs like B.Ed., B.Ed. (Special Education), and MBA. Candidates must check published counselling dates, obtain their counselling letters, and attend scheduled sessions accordingly.
What is the last date for UPRTOU July 2026 session admission?
The registration deadline on the Samarth admission portal for the 2026-27 cycle is 07 October 2026. An earlier university notice had extended the July 2026 last date to 30 September 2026.
What is the application fee for the UPRTOU Ph.D. entrance exam 2026?
The entrance test application fee is ₹2,000 for General/Others and ₹1,000 for SC/ST candidates. If applying during the late window (15–21 October 2026), the fee increases to ₹2,500 for General/Others and ₹1,500 for SC/ST applicants.
What are the key eligibility marks for Ph.D. admission at UPRTOU?
Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS). Applicants with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree need at least 75% aggregate marks (70% for reserved categories).
Sources
Written from the official UPRTOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- UPRTOU, Prayagraj Official Website uprtou.ac.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
- इलाहाबाद यूनिवर्सिटी के यूजी कोर्स में प्रवेश के लिए शुरू… samarth.edu.in/…/au-ug-admission-2024-registration-begins