UPRTOU PG Diploma 2026: Eligibility, Fee, Duration and Syllabus
Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) offers Post Graduate Diploma programmes, including PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (PGDRS) and PG Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM). The PGDFSQM programme has a minimum duration of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years. Admissions for the July 2026 session are open with a registration deadline of 07 October 2026.
Key facts
| Programmes Offered | PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (PGDRS), PG Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM) |
|---|---|
| PGDFSQM Programme Duration | Minimum: 1 year, Maximum: 3 years |
| July 2026 Session Registration Deadline | 07 October 2026 |
| Registration Fee (July 2026 Session) | ₹500 (separate from examination fees) |
Post Graduate Diploma Programmes Offered
UPRTOU offers the following Post Graduate Diploma programmes:
1. P.G. Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (PGDRS)
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM)
Admission Dates for July 2026 Session
The general admission process for the July 2026 academic cycle is ongoing. Prospective students can apply online through the university’s admission portal.
Key Admission Date for July 2026 Session
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | 07 October 2026 |
Application Process
To apply for admission to UPRTOU’s Post Graduate Diploma programmes for the 2026-27 academic cycle, follow these general steps. The entire process is digital and can be completed through the university’s admission portal.
On the UPRTOU Admission Portal, you can find links to browse programmes and check eligibility.
- Scanned Photograph (<500 KB)
- Scanned Signature (<500 KB)
- Educational Documents (<1024 KB)
- Experience/Category Certificates (<1024 KB)
- Register as a new user on the admission portal.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Fill in the required programme details, personal details, and educational qualifications.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents.
- Pay the applicable fees online.
Programme Duration
The Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM) has a minimum duration of 1 year and a maximum duration of 3 years.
The P.G. Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (PGDRS) programme is structured across two semesters, with a grand total of 40 credits.
Programme Fees
For the July 2026 session, a separate registration fee of ₹500 is applicable. Examination fees will be collected at the time of submitting the examination form.
UPRTOU has not published the specific programme fees for the PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (PGDRS) or the Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM) on its site as of 03 October 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
UPRTOU has not published the specific eligibility criteria for the PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (PGDRS) or the Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM) on its site as of 03 October 2026. Students are advised to check the admission portal or the Information Brochure 2026-27 for any updates.
Syllabus: PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (PGDRS)
The PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (PGDRS) is a two-semester programme with a total of 40 credits. The syllabus covers fundamental and advanced concepts in remote sensing and GIS.
Semester I includes courses PGDRS-01 (Fundamentals of GIS), PGDRS-02 (Remote Sensing I (Practical)), PGDRS-03 (GIS Analysis I (Practical)), and PGDRS-04. Semester II includes PGDRS-05 (Advances in Remote Sensing and GIS) and PGDRS-06.
PGDRS-01 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing: Block-01 covers Definition and Scope of Remote Sensing, Electromagnetic Radiation, Remote Sensing Regions and Bands, Stages of Remote Sensing Interactions with atmosphere and matter, General Characteristics of Remote Sensing Platforms and Sensors. Block-02 covers Spectral Characteristics of Common Natural Objects, Atmospheric Effects, Resolutions of Remote Sensing Data, and characteristics of Raw Remote Sensing Data products. Block-03 covers Types and specification of Aerial photographs, Scale, Resolution, Geometric properties of Single Aerial Vertical Aerial, Stereoscopy, Stereoscopic Parallax, and Relief Displacement. Block-04 covers Nature of Qualitative Information and Sequence in Interpretation, Elements of Image Interpretation, and Elements of Image Patterns–Landforms, Drainage, Erosion Details.
PGDRS-02 Remote Sensing I (Practical): Block-01 covers Stereo test, Orientation of stereopair under mirror stereoscope, Use of auxiliary information in object Identification, interpretation of, Preparation of land use/land cover classification system based on aerial, and Delineation interpretation and mapping of general land use. Block-02 covers Referencing and layout of satellite imageries, Identification of objects/beaters on multi-band imagers and FCC, Interpretation of physical and cultural featers from IRS imagery, and Delineation interpretation and mapping of land uses/land cover using.
PGDRS-03 GIS Analysis I (Practical): Block-01 covers Definitions of GIS and Related Terms, Development of GIS, Components of GIS, Geographical Data Characteristics and GIS, Coordinate Systems, Datums and Projections in GIS. Block-02 covers Digital representation of Geographic Data, Raster and Vector models for, Digitization—Methods and Errors, Topology Building, GIS Data Standards—Concepts and Components, Data and Information Sources for GIS, Spatial Data Quality and Error Analysis, and GIS Customization. Block-03 covers Spatial Analysis through GIS, DEM/DTM and Derivatives, and Remote Sensing Data and GIS Integration, GIS Project Design and Planning Methodologies.
PGDRS-04 Computer Fundamentals and GPS: Unit-1: Introduction to computers, Basics of operating system: DOS and Windows; Unit-2: Hardware and software requirements of GIS; Unit-1: Spatial data input and Geo-referencing; Unit-2: Spatial data base creation; Creation of non-spatial data base; Unit-3: Linking of Spatial data with non-spatial data sets. Unit-2: 3D modeling: DEM, Slope and Aspect, Unit-1: Demonstration on GPS; Selection of datum, units and scale; Unit-2: GPS measurement: Collection of GCPs; Mobile mapping; Unit-3: Transfer of GPS data in to GIS platform.
PGDRS-05 Advances in Remote Sensing and GIS: Block-01 covers Thermal Spectrum application of funnel image Factors affecting Thermal, Thermal Data Interpretation—Qualitative and Quantitative, Principles of Microwave Remote Sensing, and Characteristics of Microwave. Block-02 covers LIDAR, Image Fusions, Object oriented classification, and Digital Photogrammetric and Information Extraction Techniques. Block-03 covers Network Analysis and Shortest Route Characteristics, Spatial Decision Support System, Multi-criteria Decision Analysis, and Spatial Data Infrastructures (NSDIs). Block-04 covers 3D Virtual GIS, Internet and WEB GIS, GPS in GIS Applications, Mobile Computing, Interoperability and Open GIS, and Internet GIS.
PGDRS-06 Digital Image Processing (Practical): Block-01 covers Digital Image, Digital Data Format, LUT, Image Restoration, Noise Reduction, Radiometric Correction of Data, Linear and Non-linear Transformations for Geometric Corrections. Block-02 covers Radiometric Enhancement, Spatial Enhancements, Contrast stretching—Linear and Non-linear, Multi-band Enhancement Techniques—Band Ratios, Vegetation Indices, Spatial Filtering, and Resolution Merge Techniques or Image Fusion. Block-03 covers Thematic Information Extraction Procedures.
Syllabus: PG Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM) aims to equip learners with technical proficiency in food safety and quality assurance. Upon completion, learners should be able to comprehend issues of safety and quality, build technical proficiency in food processing chains, ensure food safety as per legal requirements, apply various management systems (QMS, FSMS, Laboratory Management System), plan and conduct audits, undertake microbiological and chemical analysis, and apply good practices in the food industry.
The programme includes courses PGDFSQM-01 to PGDFSQM-07.
PGDFSQM-01 Food Safety and Quality Management: Covers Introduction, Food Safety, Meat and Meat Products, Eggs and Egg Products, Milk and Milk Products, Fish and Fishery Products. It also includes UNIT 11 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES OF FOOD PRODUCTS, UNIT 12 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOODS, UNIT 14 SENSORY EVALUATIONS OF FOOD PRODUCTS, UNIT 15 INTRODUCTIONS TO FOOD PRESERVATION AND PROCESSING (Thermal Death Time, Food Drying/Dehydration, Cooling and freezing, Food Preservation using Chemicals, Minimal Processing, Emerging Technologies), and UNIT 17 WASTE FOOD PROCESSING MANAGEMENT IN INDUSTRY.
PGDFSQM-02 Food Microbiology: Covers UNIT 5 GENERAL TECHNIQUES OF DETECTION AND ENUMERATION OF MICRO-ORGANISMS IN FOOD, UNIT 6 SCREENING AND ENUMERATION OF SPOILAGE MICRO-ORGANISMS IN FOOD, and UNIT 8 RAPID DETECTION TECHNIQUES FOR FOOD MICRO-ORGANISMS.
PGDFSQM-03 Food Laws and Regulations: Covers Introduction, Enforcement of the Prevention of Food Adulteration (PFA) Act 1954, PFA Act Definitions, Functions/Responsibilities of Various Authorities, Central Food Laboratories, Role of Food Inspectors, Role of Purchaser, Report of Analyst, Issue of Warranty, Report of Food. Also covers The Essential Commodities Act 1955, Fruit Products Order 1955, Meat Food Products Order 1973, Milk and Milk Products Order 1992, Edible Oils Packing (Regulation) Order 1998, Vegetable Oils Products (Regulation) Order 1998, and Sugar Control Order. UNIT 3 covers CODEX ALIMENTARIUS COMMISSION (CAC) including its introduction, importance, statutes, functions, standard development process, and harmonization with national standards. UNIT 4 covers OTHER INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS SETTING BODIES (ISO, OIE, IPPC, ETC.). BLOCK-3 covers EXPORT AND IMPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS, including UNIT 5 FOREIGN TRADE (DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION) ACT 1992 AND FOREIGN TRADE POLICY, and UNIT 6 THE EXPORT (QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTION) ACT, 1963.
Important UPRTOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Apply for UPRTOU Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility and Fees”>UPRTOU Admission 2026-27 | uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/index |
| Contact UPRTOU via Telephone Directory | uprtou.ac.in/tel_directory.php |
| Explore UPRTOU Student Corner | uprtou.ac.in/student_corner.php |
Official documents (PDF)
- Information Brochure PDF — UPRTOU Admission Information Brochure 2026-27
Frequently asked questions
Is a distance degree from UPRTOU recognized and effective for getting jobs?
UPRTOU has received a B+ grade from NAAC, indicating its quality and recognition. In 2025, the university secured the third position nationally in the NIRF rankings for distance education. This recognition and commitment to quality education can contribute to the effectiveness of its degrees for employment.
What is the last date to apply for PG Diploma programmes for the July 2026 session?
The registration deadline for the July 2026 session for PG Diploma programmes is 07 October 2026.
What is the duration of the PG Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM)?
The PG Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM) has a minimum duration of 1 year and a maximum duration of 3 years.
Is there an application fee for PG Diploma programmes?
Yes, for the July 2026 session, a separate registration fee of ₹500 is applicable. Examination fees are collected separately at the time of submitting the examination form.
Where can I find the detailed syllabus for PG Diploma programmes?
Detailed syllabi for the PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (PGDRS) and the Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Nutritional Quality Management (PGDFSQM) are available in the respective programme documents on the UPRTOU website.
Are there any new programmes starting in July 2026-27?
Yes, UPRTOU is starting four new programmes from the July 2026-27 session.
Sources
Written from the official UPRTOU pages and documents below, as read on 3 October 2026.
- 28_09_2020_PGDRS_2020_21.pdf uprtou.ac.in/…/28_09_2020_PGDRS_2020_21.pdf
- 28_09_2020_PGDFSNQM_2020_21.pdf uprtou.ac.in/…/28_09_2020_PGDFSNQM_2020_21.pdf
- 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
- Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open uprtouadm.samarth.edu.in/…/index