Question 1

Is UPRTOU UGC approved?

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) Allahabad is recognized by the Distance Education Council, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and UGC as well. It was established in 1999 and is located in Prayagraj. UPRTOU Allahabad offers over 127 UG, PG Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma Courses.

Question 2

IS UPRTOU private or government?

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) is a government university. Rajarshi Tandon Open University offers UG, PG Diploma Certificate and Ph.D. programmes. UPRTOU was established in 1999 and is located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad). UPRTOU Allahabad is recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and UGC Distance Education Bureau. UPRTOU has an active & transparent placement cell that conducts placement drives for its students.

Question 3

What is the application fee for UPRTOU Allahabad?

Accepted Answer

The application fee for Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) Allahabad varies from one course to another. Interested candidates can visit UPRTOU official website to fill out and submit the form. The steps to follow for form filling, payment of fee, and submission are explained below:Step 1: Visit the official website.Step 2: Register on the admission portal with basic and educational details.Step 3: Fill out and submit the application form.

Question 4

What Co-curricular or Extra-curricular activities does the university conduct for students?

Accepted Answer

The Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) is involved in following Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities:Co-curricularSeminar on “Redefining Strategies for Agricultural Development including Education, Research and Extension in Uttar Pradesh”Community college WorkshopStudy Coordinators WorkshopExtra-curricularNational Seminar on “Sustainable Production of Nutritive Food”.“Rashtriya Ekata Divas”National Education DayClean Campus Green Campus

Question 5

What documents are required for PG admissions?

Accepted Answer

Documents required at the time of admission at Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) are as follows:Passport size photograph should be attached to the provided spot/box in the application formThe entire Mark sheet of the qualifying examinationAge-proof certificateIncome certificateCaste & creed certificate (if applicable)Medical certificateDomicile Certificate issued by the Competent AuthorityMarksheet of Qualifying examination.

Question 6

What are the modes of payment for admission?

Accepted Answer

Applicants may deposit fees via cash or through online deposits of Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU). The cash mode of payment is through E-Challan and Online deposit of the fee payment will be made through Net Banking, Credit Card, and Debit Card.

Question 7

What are the MA courses in Uprtou?

Accepted Answer

MA Courses at Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) areM.A. Hindi (MAHI)M.A. English (MAEN)M.A. Economics (MAEC)M.A. Philosophy (MAPH)M.A. Sanskrit (MAST)M.A. Urdu (MAUR)Master of Library Information Science (MLIS)M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication M.A. (JMC)

Question 8

How will one come to know about the admission process to UPRTOU?

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One can know about the admission process to Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) through regular visit to UPRTOU website, newspapers, pamphlets, study centers, regional centers, community camps and Information brochure available at University website.

Question 9

When does admission to UPRTOU open?

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The admission to Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) is open in January & July.

Question 10

Do admissions to UPRTOU now take place twice even in one academic session?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the admission process begins in January & July in two sessions at Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU).

Question 11

How can I contact UPRTOU Admin?

Accepted Answer

Students can contact UPRTOU admin office for admission related queries via email, call and in-office. The contact details are as follows:U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University Shantipuram Awas Yojna (Sector-F), Phaphamau, Prayagraj - 211013, IndiaContact Details: 0532-2447035/ 0532-2447036Mail Id- registrar.uprtou@gmail.com

Question 12

What subject options do I have for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) program?

Accepted Answer

The university offers various subjects under the BA program from which you can opt one as your main subject. Given below is the list of all the subjects offered through the UPRTOU BA program:BA (Tourism Studies)BA (Economics)BA (Education)BA (English)BA (Hindi)BA (History)BA (Mathematics)BA (Philosophy)BA (Political Science)BA (Public Administration)BA (Sanskrit)BA (Sociology)BA (Statistics)BA (Urdu)BA (Fashion Designing)BA (Textile Design)BA (Yoga)

Question 13

How are UPRTOU Allahabad MBA placements?

Accepted Answer

The MBA placements of UPRTOU are good. The majority of the students are placed in TCS with an average salary package ranging between INR 3 LPA – INR 4 LPA. Other companies that participate in the placement drive of the university include ABP News, Navig8, United Health

Question 14

How is UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University Allahabad Post Graduate Diploma?

Accepted Answer

The Postgraduate Diploma at UPRTOU Allahabad is a 1-year duration course specialized in 33 streams. Offered in distance mode, the students are admitted based on marks obtained by them in the previous qualifying examination.Specializations:Yoga, Journalism & Mass Communication,Gis & Remote Sensing, Cyber Law & Information Security, Clinical Psychology, Defence Studies, Environment & Sustainable Development, Finance, Hospital & and Health Management, Agricultural Extension Management, Spiritual Tourism, Computer Applications, Educational Administration, Distance Education, Rural Journalism & Mass Communication, Bio-Statistics & Demography, Food Safety & Quality Management, Social Work, Vocational Guidance & Career Counselling, Human Resource Development, Production Management, Goods & Services Tax, Dietetics And Therapeutics Nutrition, Translation, Electronic Media Management & Film Production, Population Studies, Creative Writing In Hindi, Functional Hindi & Translation, International Marketing, Gandhian & Peace Studies, Museology, Consumer Protection, and Biostatistics & Population Studies.Read More:UPRTOU Allahabad Post Graduate Diploma

Question 15

How is the UPRTOU Faculty?

Accepted Answer

UPRTOU Faculty consists of Associate and Assistant professors holding NET/ Ph.D. or M.Phil degrees in their relevant specializations. There is 1 Professor and Associate Professor serving the departments of Education and Humanities respectively. Also, there are 13 Assistant Professors working in each department of the University.Read More:UPRTOU Faculty

Question 16

What Co-curricular or Extra-curricular activities does the university conduct for students?

Accepted Answer

The university is involved in following Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities:Co-curricularSeminar on “Redefining Strategies for Agricultural Development including Education, Research and Extension in Uttar Pradesh”Community college WorkshopStudy Coordinators WorkshopExtra-curricularNational Seminar on “Sustainable Production of Nutritive Food”.“Rashtriya Ekata Divas”National Education DayClean Campus Green Campus

Question 17

How can I reach out to UPRTOU for any query without visiting Allahabad?

Accepted Answer

You may visit the regional centers of UPRTOU to enquire about your queries. There are a total of 11 regional centers of UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University in cities such as Allahabad, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Bareilly, Meerut, Agra, Noida, Jhansi, Kanpur, and Faujabad. Whichever center is close to reaching you may visit the same.

Question 18

How does the university notify students about the exam schedule?

Accepted Answer

The time table for exams is announced on the official website. UPRTOU time table is announced every year on the official website. To check the time table, students can follow the steps given below:Visit the official portal i.e.,uprtsou.ac.in.The home page of the U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj will be displayed.Find theLatest Newssection and click onRead More.Now, search for theProposed Examination Schedulelink.Click on the link, the website will direct you to another page.Check the exam dates available on the UPRTOU Time Table.You may also download the time table for future purposes.

Question 19

What is the pattern for the UPRTOU B.Ed entrance exam?

Accepted Answer

The entrance exam for B.Ed course at UPRTOU consists of two sections. The first section includes General Mental Ability and General Awareness. The second section includes Teaching Aptitude and Understanding in two teaching subjects. Weightage given to each section is as follows:Section A:General Mental Ability (50% weightage) and General Awareness (50% weightage)Section B:Teaching Aptitude (40% weightage) and Understanding in two teaching subjects (30% weightage).

Question 20

What documents are required for PG admissions?

Accepted Answer

Documents required at the time of admission are as follows:Passport size photograph should be attached to the provided spot/box in the application formThe entire Mark sheet of the qualifying examinationAge-proof certificateIncome certificateCaste & creed certificate (if applicable)Medical certificateDomicile Certificate issued by the Competent AuthorityMarksheet of Qualifying examination.Read More:UPRTOU PG Admission

Question 21

What are the modes of payment for admission?

Accepted Answer

Applicants may deposit fees via cash or through online deposits. The cash mode of payment is through E-Challan and Online deposit of the fee payment will be made through Net Banking, Credit Card, and Debit Card.

Category	Details
Name	Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University
Popularly Known As	UPRTOU
Establishment year \| Ownership type	1999 \| Public University
Location	Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad)
Constituent schools	9
Regional study centers	12
Campus size	15.34 acre
Recognised by	UGC, NCTE, RCI, DEB
Mode of education	Distance
Flagship courses of study	BSc, MA, BEd, MBA and BA
Application Process	Online
Admission Based	Merit based
Official website	uprtou.ac.in

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