Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University – UPRTOU PhD Admission 2026-27

Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh invites application for PhD Admission 2026-27.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates who have completed: First year/2 semester master’s degree programme after a 4–year/8 semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2 year/4 semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with the least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in the country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
• Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4- year/8 semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
• Candidates who have completed the M. Phil. Programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory, authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards or educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.

Selection Process

The JRF/NET/Equivalent test qualified/appeared Candidates or the candidates who will meet the required cut off of the Entrance Test will be called for an interview. The overall merit list would be prepared on the basis of JRF/NET/Equivalent test scores or marks obtained in the written test and interview.

Steps of Selection Process:

• Step I : Ph.D. Entrance Test
  • Category-1: (NET with JRF or Equivalent Qualified Candidates) Exempted from Entrance Test
  • Category-2: (Only NET or Equivalent Qualified Candidates in the Current year) Exempted from Entrance Test
  • Category-3: (NET or Equivalent Exam Qualified for Ph. D. Admission Candidates in the Current year) Exempted from Entrance Test
  • Category-4: ( Other than Category 1, 2 & 3 Candidates) UPRT Open University Ph.D. Entrance Test will be merely qualifying for selection process to Ph.D. Programme. For this the candidates are required to obtain the minimum 50 percent marks on the Entrance Test to be conducted. A relaxation of 5% of marks (from 50% to 45%) shall be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non –creamy Layer)/Differently-abled category and other categories of candidates as per the decision of UGC from time to time
• Step II : Interview
  • A research proposal in the area of research interest of the applicant’s which will be submitted to the interview board. A power point presentation of the said research proposal by the applicant must be presented before the interview board. The presentation of tentative synopsis followed by an Interview shall be organized by the concerned school of studies. Candidates must bring all the relevant documents during interview.
• Step III : Merit List Preparation
  • As per availability of seats, admission for Ph.D. Program shall be given to the candidates on the basis of merit list.
  • The reservation policy of Uttar Pradesh State Government will be followed in admission and other process.
  • Amongst those candidates who have cleared Step-I, and Step II a merit list in 100 Points comprise of 70 % Scores of JRF/NET/Equivalent Exam or Entrance Test scores, and Scores on presentation of tentative synopsis followed by an Interview shall be prepared subject-wise and category-wise.

Application Process

• Application for admission to various subjects of Ph.D Programme shall be invited through ONLINE MODE only. OFFLINE applications will NOT be accepted.
• After all due formalities are being completed, candidates are advised to take a print out of the confirmation page as it will come handy for future purposes.

Steps to fill Application Form –

• Step 1 – The candidate will have to visit the official website of UPRTOU i.e. www.uprtou.ac.in to register and apply online.
• Step 2 – On visiting the homepage of UPRTOU, you will have to search for the link Online Ph. D. admission and Entrance Test 2026-27.
• Step 3 – On clicking the link, the candidate will be directed to a new page and will have to click on the link ‘Click Here for Registration’.
• Step 4 – Once it is open, now you will have to fill up all the required information such as personal and academic details.
• Step 5 – Once all the details are filled, you are required to upload desired scanned documents, images of your passport-sized photograph and signature. The image should be in JPG/JPEG format and its size should not exceed as per mentioned size.
• Step 6 – After the images have been successfully uploaded, you have to proceed for payment of the application fee as mentioned in Application Fee title of this brochure.
• Step 7 – Once the payment has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and an SMS on the registered mobile number.
• Step 8 – After all the due formalities are completed, candidates are advised to take a print out of the confirmation page as it will come handy for future purposes.
• Step 9 – If there is any correction required in filled information’s, the candidate will be able to correct them in the prescribed correction period as mentioned in Important date’s title of this brochure.

• Dates for online application & deposition of application fee & entrance examination fee through university website: 15 September, 2026 to 14 October, 2026
• Dates for online application & deposition of application fee & entrance examination fee through university website with late fee: 15 October, 2026 to 21 October, 2026
• Online application form correction period: 22 October, 2026 to 27 October, 2026
• Availability of entrance test admit cards on the university website: 30 October, 2026
• Date of Ph.D. entrance test – 2026: 5 November, 2026
• Declaration of Ph.D. entrance test result on the university website: 7 November, 2026

• Brochure
• Application Form
• UPRTOU Website