UPRTOU Online MA Admissions: July 2026 Deadline & Eligibility

Admission guidelines for Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU)’s July-2026 session have been officially released, directly outlining the eligibility and application process for its online Master of Arts (MA) programs. Prospective MA students must possess a 10+2+3 degree in any stream from a UGC-recognised university, demonstrating good scores. Concurrently, the university announced a significant fee increase for its B.Ed. Program, rising from ₹18,500 to ₹25,000, effective from the July 2026 session. Also, MA-YOGA first-year admissions are scheduled for the 2026-27 (July) session, requiring a standard registration fee of ₹500.

Applying for a UPRTOU MA in 2026

The Rajarshi Tandon Open University MA admission for the July 2026-27 session is now open, with the application portal live on Samarth Portal. The university has also introduced four new programs for this session.

• Admission Session: July 2026-27
• Application Portal: Samarth Portal
• Last Date for Admission: 14 September 2026
• Information Brochure: 2026-2027
• MA-YOGA First Year Admission: Session 2026-27 (July)
• New Programmes: Four new programmes starting from July 2026-27

You can find the SLM Option Notice available, and the Certificate Course in Single Subject is suspended starting from the 2026-2027 session. The B.Ed. Program fee increased from Rs 18,500/- to Rs 25,000/- from the July 2026 session.

The table above details the direct admission requirements for various MA programs, including their duration, medium, and annual fees. You can also fill out the admission form for second and third-year admissions without result declaration.

What you need to study for an MA at UPRTOU

To qualify for the Rajarshi Tandon Open University MA admission, you must meet specific academic requirements. These criteria vary slightly depending on the program, but generally require a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• MA Eligibility: A 10+2+3 degree in any stream from a UGC-recognised university with good scores.
• PG Eligibility (General): Any Bachelor’s degree from any stream.
• Specific PG Requirements: MBA/MCA require a minimum of 50% marks in your Bachelor’s degree.
• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC: These categories receive a 5% relaxation in marks.

How to apply for UPRTOU MA admission

The application process for the Rajarshi Tandon Open University MA admission is entirely online, primarily through the Samarth admissions portal. You must submit a hard copy of your confirmation page at a Study Center for final verification after completing the online steps.

• Application Portal: Samarth admissions portal
• Mode of Application: 100% online via Samarth Portal
• Registration Fee: ₹500 (usually)
• Document Submission: Hard copy of confirmation page at the Study Center
• Last Date of Admission (July Session): 14 September 2026
• Registration Deadline (Samarth Portal): 14 September 2026

The university offers admissions twice a year, in July and January. The last date for all programs for the 2026 session is 30 September 2026. Note that the admission for the January 2026 session was extended to 25 February 2026.

Most courses offer direct admission based on merit, but an entrance exam is required only for B.Ed, MBA, and MCA programs.

When filling out your online application, you will need to upload several documents. Ensure you have these ready:

These documents are crucial for completing your online application accurately and ensuring your eligibility for admission.

After submitting your online application, you will also need to provide scanned copies of specific documents, adhering to the specified file sizes:

These scanned documents are essential for the final verification process at your chosen Study Center.

Documents you need to apply

To complete your application for the Rajarshi Tandon Open University MA admission, you must upload several essential documents. Ensure all files meet the specified size requirements to avoid delays in your submission.

• Scanned Photograph: <500 KB
• Scanned Signature: <500 KB
• Educational Documents: <1024 KB
• Experience/Category Certificates: <1024 KB
• Graduation Degree: Required for PG applicants
• Aadhar Card: Serves as identity proof

Key dates for UPRTOU admissions

Today, 14 September 2026, marks the final day for admission to the July 2026 session, including the last date for Rajarshi Tandon Open University MA admission. You can also register for the 2026-27 July academic session for postgraduate programs until today.

• Admission Deadline (July 2026): 14 September 2026
• MA-YOGA First Year Session: 2026-27 (July)
• MCS Counselling Classes: December 2026
• BCS Counselling Classes: December 2026
• Statistics Counselling Time Table: 25 September 2026 – 25 November 2026
• BAT/SBAT Entrance Result Upload: 11 August 2026

Several other important dates and schedules have passed or are upcoming, including various counselling sessions and academic consultant application deadlines. The B.Ed. program fee will increase from Rs 18,500/- to Rs 25,000/- starting with the July 2026 session.

The table above details various past and upcoming dates for admissions, counselling, and other university activities, providing a full overview of the academic calendar.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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