UPRTOU (Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University) offers distance learning courses such as BA, MBA, and Ph.D from its Prayagraj campus in Uttar Pradesh, with fees for the 2025-26 academic session ranging from INR 900 for short certificate programmes to INR 98,000 for a three-year Ph.D across 16 disciplines. Students should also note that UPRTOU follows year-wise fee payment for many programmes, and the fee schedule may change each session. For the current session, students can check the official website at uprtou.ac.in before enrollment.

  • BA costs INR 9,900 for three years, making it the lowest-fee three-year degree mentioned here.
  • BCA has a three-year total fee of INR 39,000, while B.Sc costs INR 20,400 for the same duration.
  • MBA in all five specializations costs INR 33,600 for two years, and Ph.D costs INR 98,000 for a minimum of three years.

UPRTOU Courses and Fees Overview

UPRTOU offers 142-plus programmes at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D, Diploma, and Certificate levels. All these courses are offered through distance learning mode. The lowest fee listed is INR 900 for Certificate in Human Rights and Certificate in Panchayat Raj, while the highest fee is INR 98,000 for Ph.D, which has a minimum duration of three years.

Study LevelCourses CoveredFee Details
UndergraduateBA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, B.Ed, B.Ed Special Education, B.Lib.I.ScBA is INR 9,900 for three years, BCA is INR 39,000 for three years, and B.Ed or B.Ed Special Education ranges from INR 34,600 to 37,600 for two years.
PostgraduateMBA, MCA, MA, M.Sc, MSW, M.Com, M.Lib.I.ScMBA in Finance, Marketing, HR, IT, and Production Management has the same total fee of INR 33,600 for two years. MCA costs INR 31,600.
Ph.DPh.D across 16-plus disciplinesThe total fee is INR 98,000 for a minimum of three years across subjects such as Biochemistry, Computer Science, Hindi, and Mathematics.
Diploma and PGDManagement, technology, health sciences, education, media, yoga, and social science coursesOne-year PGD courses in Financial Management, HRM, International Business, and Marketing cost INR 32,000 each.
CertificateHuman Rights, Panchayat Raj, Stock Market, GST, Dairy Technology, language, design, and skill coursesCertificate fees begin at INR 900.

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UPRTOU UG Fees 2026

For UG courses at UPRTOU, BA has the lowest three-year fee at INR 9,900. The BA annual fee is INR 3,300, and students can choose from 19 subjects, including Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology, Yoga, and Tourism Studies. B.Sc covers ten science subjects and costs INR 6,800 per year, making the total INR 20,400. B.Com costs INR 11,400 for three years at INR 3,800 per year. BBA costs INR 26,400 for three years. BCA costs INR 39,000, which is four times the BA fee for the same duration because computing and IT course delivery costs more in distance mode. B.Ed costs INR 34,600 for two years, while B.Ed in Special Education (Learning Disability) costs INR 37,600. B.Lib.I.Sc is a one-year course with a fee of INR 8,300. BA and B.Sc admissions are based on Class 12 marks, and no entrance test is needed. Students pay fees year by year at the start of each academic year during enrollment renewal.

UPRTOU UG Degree Fee Table

Total FeeAnnual FeeDurationProgramme
INR 39,000INR 13,0003 yearsBCA
INR 37,600INR 18,8002 yearsB.Ed Special Education
INR 34,600INR 17,3002 yearsB.Ed
INR 26,400INR 8,8003 yearsBBA
INR 20,400INR 6,8003 yearsB.Sc in Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology
INR 11,400INR 3,8003 yearsB.Com
INR 9,900INR 3,3003 yearsBA in Ancient History, Economics, Education, English, Fashion Design, Geography, Hindi, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Textile Design, Tourism Studies, Urdu, and Yoga
INR 8,300INR 8,3001 yearB.Lib.I.Sc

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UPRTOU PG Fees 2026

UPRTOU PG courses include MBA, MCA, MA in 15 subjects, MSW, M.Com, M.Lib.I.Sc, and six M.Sc disciplines. MBA has the highest PG fee at INR 33,600 for two years, and this amount is the same for Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, IT, and Production Management. MCA costs INR 31,600. M.Sc Computer Science costs INR 25,600. Most MA courses cost INR 14,600 for two years across 14 subjects, including Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, and Sociology. MA Geography costs INR 15,600, and MA Yoga costs INR 17,600. M.Com costs INR 13,600. MSW costs INR 17,000. M.Lib.I.Sc is a one-year programme and costs INR 13,800. PG admission is usually based on marks in the qualifying graduation degree, and no entrance test is required.

UPRTOU PG Professional and Science Fees

Total FeeDurationProgramme
INR 33,6002 yearsMBA in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, IT, and Production Management
INR 31,6002 yearsMCA
INR 25,6002 yearsM.Sc Computer Science
INR 21,6002 yearsM.Sc Mathematics and Environmental Science
INR 20,0002 yearsM.Sc Food Nutrition
INR 18,0002 yearsM.Sc Biochemistry
INR 15,6002 yearsM.Sc Statistics

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UPRTOU PG Arts, Commerce, Library Science and Social Work Fees

Total FeeDurationProgramme
INR 17,6002 yearsMA Yoga
INR 17,0002 yearsMSW
INR 15,6002 yearsMA Geography
INR 14,6002 yearsMA in Economics, Education, English, Hindi, History, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Sociology, Urdu, Ancient History, and General
INR 13,8001 yearM.Lib.I.Sc
INR 13,6002 yearsM.Com

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UPRTOU Ph.D Fees 2026

UPRTOU charges the same Ph.D fee for all subject areas. The programme costs INR 98,000 for a minimum of three years. It is offered in distance mode, with periodic personal contact programmes at the Prayagraj campus. Admission includes a written entrance examination followed by an interview.

Total FeeMinimum DurationDisciplines
INR 98,0003 yearsBiochemistry, Business Management, Commerce, Computer Science, Education, Geography, Hindi, History, Journalism and Mass Communication, Mathematics, Political Science, Sanskrit, Zoology, Ancient Indian History, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Statistics

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UPRTOU Diploma and PGD Fees 2026

UPRTOU one-year diploma courses cover management, health sciences, technology, and social sciences. Their fees range from INR 3,600 to INR 8,200. PGD in Financial Management, HRM, International Business, and Marketing Management costs INR 32,000 each, which is close to a full year of MBA fees. PGDCA costs INR 15,200 for one year. PGD courses in Guidance and Counselling, Translation, Functional Hindi, and Yoga fall in the INR 4,200 to INR 6,200 fee range. PGD in Biostatics costs INR 8,200. PGD in Distance Education and Educational Administration costs INR 7,200.

UPRTOU PG Diploma Fees

Total FeeDurationProgramme
INR 32,0001 yearPGD in Financial Management, HRM, International Business, and Marketing Management
INR 15,2001 yearPGDCA
INR 8,2001 yearPGD in Biostatics
INR 7,2001 yearPGD in Hospital and Health Management, Distance Education, Food Safety and Quality Management, Educational Administration, Electronic Media, and Nutrition and Dietetics
INR 6,2001 yearPGD in Journalism and Mass Communication and Yoga
INR 4,200 to INR 6,2001 yearPGD in Guidance and Counselling, Translation, Functional Hindi, and Yoga

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UPRTOU Diploma Fees

Total FeeDurationProgramme
INR 8,2001 yearDiploma in Web Designing and Public Health and Community Nutrition
INR 6,0001 yearDiploma in Business Management, Finance Management, Marketing Management, Information Technology, Production Management, and Statistics Management
INR 5,7001 yearDiploma in Fashion Design and Textile Design
INR 5,2001 yearDiploma in Agribusiness Management and Yoga
INR 4,8001 yearDiploma in Human Resource Management and Disaster Management
INR 4,6001 yearDiploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
INR 4,2001 yearDiploma in Nutrition and Health Education and Statistics Management
INR 3,6001 yearDiploma in Early Childhood Education and Panchayati Raj Governance

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UPRTOU Certificate Course Fees 2026

Certificate courses at UPRTOU have the lowest starting fee among all listed programmes. Certificate in Human Rights, Certificate in Panchayat Raj, and Certificate in Stock Market cost INR 900 each. Certificate in Disaster Management costs INR 1,000. Certificate in Dairy Technology costs INR 1,200, while Certificate in GST costs INR 1,400. Certificate in Gardening, Fashion Design, and Textile Design cost INR 3,200. Certificate in Organic Farming costs INR 4,200. Certificate courses in English, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Urdu run for two years and cost INR 5,600. Laboratory Techniques and Web Designing certificates cost INR 5,700. Certificate in Forensic Audit costs INR 6,200. These courses are open to students who have passed Class 10 or Class 12, depending on the programme, and they are meant for skill building rather than replacing degree-level education.

Total FeeCourse Details
INR 6,200Certificate in Forensic Audit
INR 5,700Certificate in Laboratory Techniques and Web Designing
INR 5,600Certificate courses in English, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Urdu, with a two-year duration
INR 4,200Certificate in Organic Farming
INR 3,200Certificate in Gardening, Fashion Design, and Textile Design
INR 1,400Certificate in GST
INR 1,200Certificate in Dairy Technology
INR 1,000Certificate in Disaster Management
INR 900Certificate in Human Rights, Panchayat Raj, and Stock Market

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UPRTOU Hostel Fees 2026

UPRTOU does not provide campus hostel facilities. The university works as an open and distance learning institution, and its programmes are delivered remotely. Students study from home and may attend periodic personal contact programmes at the Prayagraj campus or regional study centres. No residential accommodation is offered.

UPRTOU Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. How much does the MBA course cost at UPRTOU?

Ans. UPRTOU MBA has a total fee of INR 33,600 for two years. The same fee applies to Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Production Management. The yearly cost is INR 16,800. Admission is based on graduation marks, and most candidates do not need an entrance test.

Ques. What fee does UPRTOU charge for B.Sc?

Ans. UPRTOU B.Sc costs INR 20,400 for three years, with an annual fee of INR 6,800. The fee is the same for Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology. The course is taught in distance learning mode from the Prayagraj campus.

Ques. What is the total cost of BA at UPRTOU?

Ans. BA at UPRTOU has a three-year total fee of INR 9,900. The annual fee is INR 3,300. The fee applies across 19 subjects, including Economics, English, Hindi, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Sociology, Tourism Studies, and Yoga. It is the university's most affordable three-year degree.

Ques. What are the fees for MCA and other computer courses at UPRTOU?

Ans. MCA at UPRTOU costs INR 31,600 for two years in distance learning mode. M.Sc Computer Science costs INR 25,600 for two years. PGDCA costs INR 15,200 for one year, and BCA costs INR 39,000 for three years. PG admission depends on graduation marks.

Ques. What is the Ph.D fee at UPRTOU?

Ans. UPRTOU Ph.D costs INR 98,000 for a minimum duration of three years. The fee is the same across disciplines such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Management, Commerce, Education, Hindi, History, and Zoology. Admission includes a written entrance examination and an interview at the Prayagraj campus.

Ques. How much should a student pay for BCA at UPRTOU?

Ans. BCA at UPRTOU costs INR 39,000 for three years, or INR 13,000 per year. It is the costliest three-year UG course listed by the university. For comparison, BA costs INR 9,900 and B.Com costs INR 11,400 for three years. All three are distance learning programmes.

Ques. Can UPRTOU students stay in a university hostel?

Ans. No, UPRTOU does not offer campus hostel accommodation. It is an open and distance learning university. Students complete their studies from home and attend periodic personal contact programmes at the Prayagraj campus or regional study centres when required.

Ques. Which UPRTOU courses have the lowest fees?

Ans. The lowest-fee UPRTOU courses are certificate programmes starting at INR 900. Certificate in Human Rights, Certificate in Panchayat Raj, and Certificate in Stock Market fall under this fee. Certificate in Disaster Management costs INR 1,000. Among degree courses, BA is the cheapest at INR 9,900 for three years.

Ques. What fee is charged for B.Ed at UPRTOU?

Ans. UPRTOU B.Ed costs INR 34,600 for two years in distance learning mode. B.Ed in Special Education (Learning Disability) costs INR 37,600 for two years. Admission is based on graduation marks and eligibility as per NCTE norms. No entrance test is mandated for distance B.Ed at UPRTOU.

Ques. How much do MA courses cost at UPRTOU?

Ans. Most UPRTOU MA courses cost INR 14,600 for two years. This fee covers subjects such as English, Hindi, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Sanskrit, Urdu, Philosophy, Journalism, and Education. MA Geography costs INR 15,600, MA Yoga costs INR 17,600, and MSW costs INR 17,000. These are all two-year distance programmes.