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UPRTOU Fee Structure 2026: Course-Wise Fees and Payment Modes

Updated 3 October 2026 Fees & Payment 5 min read

For the 2026-27 academic session, UPRTOU’s annual fees for most MA programmes are Rs. 8500, while the MLIS programme is Rs. 15000. Ph.D. application fees range from Rs. 500 to Rs. 2500, depending on category and whether an entrance test is required or late payment is made. All admission fees are payable online, and a special discount is offered for students opting for online study materials.

Key facts

Annual Fee for most MA Programmes (2026-27) Rs. 8500 p.a.
Annual Fee for MLIS Programme (2026-27) Rs. 15000 p.a.
Ph.D. Application & Entrance Test Fee (Except SC/ST, 2026-27) Rs. 2000.00
Ph.D. Application & Entrance Test Fee (SC/ST, 2026-27) Rs. 1000.00
Ph.D. Application Deadline (without late fee, 2026-27) October 14, 2026
General Admission Registration Deadline (2026-27 Academic Cycle) October 07, 2026
MA Yoga Registration Fee (July 2026 Session) Rs. 500 (separate)
Online Study Material Discount Special discount on admission fees for 2026-27 session
Official UPRTOU page on uprtouphd.co.in: apply for Ph.D. admission and entrance test
The official UPRTOU page on uprtouphd.co.in — apply for Ph.D. admission and entrance test. Screenshot taken 2 October 2026; click to open it.

Annual Fees for MA Programmes (2026-27)

The following annual fees apply to Post Graduate programmes offered by the School of Humanities for the 2026-27 academic session. These programmes are based on a semester system and have a minimum duration of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years.

Annual Fees for MA Programmes (2026-27)

Programme Name Annual Fee (in Rs.)
M.A. Hindi (MAHI) 8500.00
M.A. English (MAEN) 8500.00
M.A. Economics (MAEC) 8500.00
M.A. Philosophy (MAPH) 8500.00
M.A. Sanskrit (MAST) 8500.00
M.A. Urdu (MAUR) 8500.00
M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication (M.A. JMC) 8500.00
Master of Library Information Science (MLIS) 15000.00

Ph.D. Application and Entrance Test Fees (2026-27)

The application and entrance test fees for the Ph.D. programme for the 2026-27 session are non-refundable and vary based on candidate category and whether an entrance test exemption or late payment applies.

Ph.D. Application and Entrance Test Fees (2026-27)

Fee Type Category Amount (in Rs.)
Ph.D. Application Fee for Entrance Test Exempted Candidates Others 1000.00
Ph.D. Application Fee for Entrance Test Exempted Candidates SC/ST Applicants 500.00
Ph.D. Application Fee with Late Payment for Entrance Test Exempted Candidates Others 1500.00
Ph.D. Application Fee with Late Payment for Entrance Test Exempted Candidates SC/ST Applicants 750.00
Ph.D. Application and Entrance Test Fee All Except SC/ST 2000.00
Ph.D. Application and Entrance Test Fee SC/ST Applicants 1000.00
Ph.D. Application and Entrance Test Fee with Late Payment All Except SC/ST 2500.00
Ph.D. Application and Entrance Test Fee with Late Payment SC/ST Applicants 1500.00

Ph.D. Application Deadlines (2026-27)

Candidates applying for the Ph.D. Research Programme 2026-27 must adhere to the following deadlines for online application and fee deposition.

Ph.D. Application Deadlines (2026-27)

Event Dates
Online Application & Deposition of Application Processing Fee September 15 to October 14, 2026
Last Date for Online Application and Deposition of Application Processing Fee with late payment October 15 to October 21, 2026
Online Application correction period October 22 to October 27, 2026
Availability of Admit Cards on University Website October 30, 2026
Date of UPRTOU Ph.D. Entrance Test-2026 November 05, 2026
Declaration of UPRTOU Ph.D. Entrance Test Result on University Website November 07, 2026

General Admission Registration Fee for MA Yoga (July 2026 Session)

For MA Yoga First Year Admission Session 2026-27 (July), a separate registration fee of ₹500 is applicable. Examination fees will be collected at the time of submitting the examination form.

The registration form for MA Yoga is available on the MA Yoga registration form portal.

Online Study Material Discount (2026-27 Session)

For the 2026-27 session, UPRTOU will provide a special discount on admission fees to students who opt for online study materials.

Payment Modes for Admission Fees

Admission fees for various programmes, including Ph.D. and general admissions, are payable online. The UPRTOU Admission Portal is designed to facilitate fee payment in a secure, digital, and organized manner. For Ph.D. applications, payment can be made through the university website using options like cards. Once payment is successful, a confirmation email and SMS are sent to the registered mobile number.

General Admission Deadlines (2026-27 Academic Cycle)

The registration deadline for the UPRTOU ADMISSION-2026-27 Academic Cycle is October 07, 2026. Admissions for the July-2026 Session were extended, with the last date being September 30, 2026.

Official documents (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

What are the annual fees for most MA programmes at UPRTOU for 2026-27?

For the 2026-27 academic session, the annual fee for most MA programmes, including Hindi, English, Economics, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Urdu, and Journalism & Mass Communication, is Rs. 8500.

What is the annual fee for the MLIS programme for 2026-27?

The annual fee for the Master of Library Information Science (MLIS) programme for the 2026-27 academic session is Rs. 15000.

What are the Ph.D. application fees for 2026-27?

For the 2026-27 Ph.D. admission, the application and entrance test fee is Rs. 2000 for all categories except SC/ST, and Rs. 1000 for SC/ST applicants. If exempted from the entrance test, the application fee is Rs. 1000 for others and Rs. 500 for SC/ST.

What are the Ph.D. application fees with late payment for 2026-27?

With late payment for the 2026-27 Ph.D. admission, the application and entrance test fee is Rs. 2500 for all categories except SC/ST, and Rs. 1500 for SC/ST applicants. If exempted from the entrance test, the late application fee is Rs. 1500 for others and Rs. 750 for SC/ST.

What is the deadline to apply for Ph.D. admission without a late fee for 2026-27?

The deadline for online application and deposition of the Ph.D. application processing fee without a late payment for the 2026-27 session is October 14, 2026.

What is the general admission registration deadline for the 2026-27 Academic Cycle?

The registration deadline for the UPRTOU ADMISSION-2026-27 Academic Cycle is October 07, 2026.

Is there a separate registration fee for MA Yoga for the July 2026 session?

Yes, for the MA Yoga First Year Admission Session 2026-27 (July), a separate registration fee of ₹500 is applicable.

Is there a discount for opting for online study material?

Yes, for the 2026-27 session, UPRTOU will provide a special discount on admission fees for students who choose to receive online study materials.

How can I pay admission fees at UPRTOU?

Admission fees for UPRTOU programmes are payable online through the university’s admission portal. For Ph.D. applications, payments can be made using options like cards.

Are Ph.D. application fees refundable?

No, the Ph.D. application and entrance test fees for the 2026-27 session are non-refundable.

Sources

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