Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) is a state open university established in 1999 under the UPRTOU Act 1999 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Named after freedom fighter and educationist Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon, the university is headquartered in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh. UPRTOU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and operates exclusively through the distance education mode. All its programmes are delivered through printed study material, regional study centres, and online resources integrated with SWAYAM. As per NIRF Open University Rankings 2025, UPRTOU holds Rank 3 among all open universities in India, reflecting its standing in academic quality, research, and student reach within the ODL sector. The university is also accredited by NAAC with a B+ Grade. UPRTOU operates through a network of regional study centres across Uttar Pradesh, including centres in Prayagraj, Lucknow, V