UPRTOU - U P Rajarshi Tandon Open University

Yes, UPRTOU offers a Master of Business Administration or MBA at the postgraduate level. The university offers MBA in the Open & Distance Learning (ODL) mode. The minimum duration of the programme is two years and the maximum duration is five years. To shortlist prospective students for MBA admission, the university conducts an entrance exam. Additionally, applicants are required to fulfil the preset eligibility criteria to secure a seat. For more information, aspirants must visit the official UPRTOU website.

The MBA fee at UPRTOU is INR 18,000 per year  (including the examination fee for one year). The duration of the programme ranges from a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years. Being an open university, the UPRTOU fees for various courses, including an MBA, are relatively affordable. Students are also eligible for variou scholarships offered by the UP government. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is sourced from the official MBA admission brochure of the university. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Yes, UPRTOU MBA degree is valid. The courses offered by UPRTOU are recognised by the joint committee of University Grants Commission (UGC)-All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and DEC. The degree provided on completion of the programme makes a candidate eligible for various private as well as government sector jobs. The industry-relevant curriculum followed at the university prepares them to take up a variety of job roles.

UPRTOU MBA admission is entrance-based. The university conducts an entrance test to shortlist applicants for MBA admission. Aspirants can apply for the entrance exam on the university's official website. They must submit the application fee along with the prescribed entrance exam fee. The MBA entrance exam fee at UPRTOU is INR 800 for candidates belonging to all categories. It is payable through an e-challan in the name of 'Finance Officer, UPRTO, Prayagraj'.

MBA graduates of UPRTOU are eligible for a variety of government jobs. These jobs are offered by various recruiting organisations and departments, such as government banks, railways, airports, PSUs, etc. Some government jobs that UPRTOU graduates can take up after completing an MBA are listed below:

• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) jobs
• Specialist Officer 
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B Officer
• Probationary Officer
• Indian Railways Management Service (IRMS) 
• Quality Assurance Manager
• SSC CGL 
• Central Excise and Customs Inspector (C&CE) 

Of course, you can start your M.A. English course in the U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University in 2024 as most of the open universities permit students to get their classes underway subsequently also. You will need to approach the university's examination or admission office to have your enrollment reactivated and in the process find out if registration is required or if certain documents have to be submitted. I would recommend students to engage the university to seek more elaborate consultation on the matter.

Candidates need to complete graduation with at least the UPRTOU Allahabad MBA programme. Aspirants should have passed a minimum of three years of graduation degree. Candidates do not have to appear for entrance exam for MBA admission. The selection is merit-based.

Yes, Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Allahabad, offers a 1-year Diploma in Web Technology, which is similar to a Diploma in Web Design and Development. The programme is designed to provide foundational skills in web development, including technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and others. It is offered through distance education, making it accessible for students across different regions. For admission, candidates must meet the basic eligibility criteria, such as having completed the 12th grade, and the admission process is typically merit-based.