UPRTOU - U P Rajarshi Tandon Open University Allahabad Answered Questions

Candidates seeking admission to the BA courses of UPRTOU have to fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by the university. To be eligible for getting admisson to the BA courses offered at the university, a candidate must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Eligible candidates can take direct admission to the desired BA courses. For this, candidates can submit their applications through the official website of the university. As the university provides distance learning opportunities, candidates who are currently employed can also take admission to the UPRTOU BA courses.

A UPRTOU BA degree amis at providing the students with a firm foundation in the chosen specialisation. The degree offers plenty of employment opportunities in various sectors. After pursuing BA at UPRTOU Allahabad, students can build careers in sectors like management, business, healthcare, tourism, hospitality, education, etc. They can also pursue higher education by enrolling into a coruse like a Master of Arts (MA) for further specialisation and in-depth knowledge of a subject. BA graduates are also eligible for various government jobs. Students can also grab a placement from the university's placement drive.

The BA admissions at UPRTOU typically begin in July. The admission dates are released on the university's official wesbite. Once the application process begins, interested candidates can visit the official website to submit their applications for the BA courses. The admissions usually continue till September. The mentioned information is based on the previous-year trends and hence, is tentative.

UPRTOU offers various UG, PG Diploma and certificate courses in distance education mode.  The courses are offered across various disciplines: Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Studies, Education, Computer and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Agriculture Sciences and Vocational Studies. Candidates must complete Class 12 to apply for UG courses. A minimum of graduation is required to apply for PG courses.

After completing MA from UPRTOU, aspirants are open to ample opportunities. Master of Arts (MA) graduates can make a career in various different fields depending upon the specialisation chosen. Find below some of the job profiles along with the average package offered in the table below:Job PositionAverage PackagePhotographerINR 3,88,610Administrative OfficerINR 4,22,267Subject Matter ExpertINR 3,85,829Sales AssociateINR 2,59,518Author/WriterINR 4,39,812NOTE: The given average package is from multiple sources and is an estimated number.

While filling out the UPRTOU application form, candidates are required to submit some documents. Below are the list of documents required for application:Class 10 and 12 marksheets and passing certificatesUG mark sheets and passing certificatesUPRTOU Allahabad admit card of the entrance examScorecard of the entrance examCharacter certificate (original)Migration certificate/ caste certificate (if required)Aadhaar cardPassport size photographs

The University has not disclosed the placement data on its official website. As per the Shiksha students' review, the important details related to UPRTOU placements are mentioned below:ParticularsPlacement StatisticsHighest packageINR 12 LPAAverage packageINR 4 LPA - INR 6 LPALowest packageINR 3 LPAPlacement rate70%NOTE: The above details are collated from the Shiksha students' reviews. Hence, the actual data might vary.

Yes, UPRTOU Allahabad offers an MA (Master of Arts) course in distance mode. The course can be completed in two years or at maximum in four years. MA programme is of semester pattern. This course can be pursued at Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University in various specialisations. Aspirants with a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university are eligible to apply for MA programme. 

UPRTOU eligibility criteria differs course-wise. Aspirants must pass a minimum of Class 12 to apply for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. Below is course-wise eligibility for UPRTOU:CourseCommon EligibilityMScBachelor's degree in relevant subjectsMBAGraduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for the SC/ STCandidates) Or 3 years of Managerial /Supervisory or Working Experience after completinggraduation in any disciplineBAClass 12 in the relevant streamMAGraduationB.EdBachelor's or master's degree in Science/ Social Science/ Humanities/ Agriculture/ Commerce or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate or,Graduation in Engineering/ Technology with at least 55% aggregate