U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Prayagraj : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) is a state open university established in 1999 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Located at Shantipuram (Sector-F), Phaphamau, Prayagraj (Allahabad – 211013), the institution is recognized by the UGC and named after the renowned freedom fighter and educationist Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon. UPRTOU was founded with the vision of providing flexible, accessible, and affordable higher education to learners who cannot pursue traditional full-time programs. The university offers a wide range of certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Management, Education, Computer Science, and Agriculture. As an open university, it emphasizes distance learning and e-learning platforms, supported by study centers across Uttar Pradesh. The institution caters to working professionals, rural learners, and marginalized communities, ensuring inclusivity in higher education. The campus is equipped with libraries, ICT-enabled facilities, and student support services, while the university regularly organizes workshops, seminars, and skill-development programs. Guided by its mission to democratize education, UPRTOU continues to play a vital role in expanding higher education opportunities in Uttar Pradesh.