UPRTOU - U P Rajarshi Tandon Open University

The MBA curriculum followed at UPRTOU comprises various core (compulsory) courses and optional courses. Some core courses included in the MBA curriculum are as follows:

• Principles Of Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Managerial Economics
• Business Environment
• Production And Operations Management
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Project Management
• Research Methodology
• Human Resource Management
• QuantitativeTechniques For Business Decisions
• Management Information System

UPRTOU grants MBA admission to applicants who fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. The eligibility requirement specified by the university is as follows:

• Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% for the General category candidates and 45% for SC/ST candidates
  OR,
• Work experience of at least three years after graduation

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'.

No, UPRTOU MBA admissions are currently not open. The application process for MBA admission for the academic year 2024-25 concluded in November 2024. For the upcoming academic year (2025-26), the application process is expected to begin in July 2025. For exact admission dates, applicants must contact the university's admission office.

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)