UPRTOU B.Ed and B.Ed (SE) 2026 Admission — Entrance Exam Online Form
Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj has opened the online application form for its B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) and B.Ed (SE) - B.Ed in Special Education - Entrance Exam for the 2026-27 session. The B.Ed programme offers 550 seats (500 general plus 50 EWS) across 13 study centres in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates can register and apply online through the official UPRTOU entrance portal up to 17 July 2026, with a late-fee window until 23 July 2026. Download the official information brochure from the links below and read the full eligibility before you apply.
| Application Begin | 27 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 17 July 2026 |
| Apply with Late Fee | 18 to 23 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | 24 to 25 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 30 July 2026 |
| Entrance Exam Date | 07 August 2026 (tentative) |
| Result Declaration | 10 August 2026 |
| Admission Counselling Begins | 17 August 2026 |
| General / OBC | Rs. 2,000/- (Rs. 2,500/- with late fee) |
| SC / ST | Rs. 1,000/- (Rs. 1,250/- with late fee) |
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- 10 Jul 2026 Recruitment published
Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj has released the admission notification for its B.Ed and B.Ed (Special Education) programmes for the 2026-27 session. Admission is through a common entrance test, and candidates must register and submit the online application form on the official UPRTOU entrance portal within the given dates.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, a candidate must have completed a teacher-education programme recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) in the traditional face-to-face mode - such as D.El.Ed/B.T.C., B.El.Ed, B.Ed, M.Ed, D.P.Ed, B.P.Ed or an integrated B.A.B.Ed/B.Sc.B.Ed course - or must be a trained teacher currently working in an elementary or primary school.
In addition, the candidate must hold one of the following academic qualifications:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree (or an equivalent qualification) in Science, Social Science, Humanities, Agriculture or Commerce with at least 50% marks; or
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology with a specialisation in Science and Mathematics with at least 55% marks.
For the B.Ed programme, the graduation must also include two of the prescribed teaching subjects (Hindi, English, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Mathematics, Home Science, History, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Economics or Commerce), or one such subject at graduation level and one at the intermediate level.
Reserved-category candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh (SC, ST, OBC, EWS and other special categories) receive reservation and a relaxation in the qualifying marks as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules. Candidates applying for B.Ed (Special Education) should confirm the exact eligibility in the separate B.Ed (SE) information brochure. The required qualification must be complete on the date of admission counselling.
Seats
The UPRTOU B.Ed programme has a total of 550 seats, offered across 13 approved study centres in Uttar Pradesh:
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 500 |
| EWS | 50 |
| Total (B.Ed) | 550 |
Seats for the B.Ed (Special Education) programme are listed separately in the B.Ed (SE) information brochure. The number of study centres may change subject to NCTE approval and the University's decision.
Entrance Exam Pattern
The entrance test has two sections of objective-type questions, with 100 questions in each section and a total duration of 3 hours:
| Section | Components |
|---|---|
| Section 1 | General Mental Ability (50% weightage) and General Awareness (50% weightage) |
| Section 2 | Teaching Aptitude (40% weightage) and understanding of two chosen teaching subjects (30% weightage each) |
Application and Programme Fee
The entrance exam fee is Rs. 2,000 for General and OBC candidates and Rs. 1,000 for SC and ST candidates, payable online only through net banking, debit card or credit card. Applications submitted during the late window (18 to 23 July 2026) attract a higher fee of Rs. 2,500 and Rs. 1,250 respectively.
Separately, the B.Ed programme (course) fee is Rs. 25,000 per year, excluding the entrance exam fee, and is paid at the time of admission counselling. Selected candidates also pay a counselling fee of Rs. 600 (General/OBC) or Rs. 300 (SC/ST) at the counselling stage.
How to Apply
- Open the official UPRTOU entrance portal listed in the Important Links table above.
- Register with your name, parent's name, date of birth, programme, category and other required details, and upload the requested documents.
- Upload your latest photograph and signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format and size.
- Pay the entrance exam fee online through net banking, debit card or credit card.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
- If any detail needs correction, log in again only during the correction window (24 to 25 July 2026).
How to Download the Information Brochure
UPRTOU has published separate information brochures for B.Ed and B.Ed (Special Education). Open the relevant brochure link in the Important Links table above to download the official PDF from the UPRTOU entrance portal, and read the full eligibility, exam pattern and admission rules before you apply.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for UPRTOU B.Ed and B.Ed (SE) 2026?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 17 July 2026. You can still apply from 18 to 23 July 2026 with a late fee. Apply a few days early so the portal does not slow down near the deadline.
Who can apply for UPRTOU B.Ed 2026?
You need a Bachelor's or Master's degree (or an equivalent qualification) in Science, Social Science, Humanities, Agriculture or Commerce with at least 50% marks. Only Engineering or Technology candidates with a Science and Mathematics specialisation need at least 55%. You must also have completed an NCTE-recognised teacher-education course, or be a trained teacher in an elementary or primary school. UP-domicile reserved-category candidates get a relaxation in the qualifying marks as per state rules.
What is the application fee?
The entrance exam fee is Rs. 2,000 for General and OBC candidates and Rs. 1,000 for SC and ST candidates. With the late fee it is Rs. 2,500 and Rs. 1,250. Payment is online only, using net banking, a debit card or a credit card.
How many seats are there?
The UPRTOU B.Ed programme has 550 seats in total - 500 general seats plus 50 EWS seats - across 13 study centres in Uttar Pradesh. Seats for the B.Ed (Special Education) course are listed separately in its own information brochure.
When is the entrance exam and admit card?
The admit card is expected on 30 July 2026 and the entrance exam is planned for 7 August 2026 (tentative). Download your admit card from the official UPRTOU entrance portal linked in the Important Links table above.
When will the result be declared?
The result is expected around 10 August 2026 on the UPRTOU website, and admission counselling is set to begin from 17 August 2026. Check the result through the official links above.
What does B.Ed (SE) mean?
B.Ed (SE) means Bachelor of Education in Special Education. It trains teachers to teach children with special needs, while B.Ed is the regular Bachelor of Education course.
How do I apply for UPRTOU B.Ed 2026?
Open the official UPRTOU entrance portal using the Apply Online link in the Important Links table above, register with your details, upload your photograph and signature, pay the exam fee online, and submit the form. Save a printout of the confirmation page for your record.