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University of Allahabad

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Established : 1887 | Accredited/Approved : UGC

The University of Allahabad is a central university established in 1887. It began as an affiliating & examining body for graduate & postgraduate degrees with a classical orientation and the responsibility for secondary education. Between 1887 and 1927, at least thirty-eight regional institutions and colleges affiliated with Allahabad University. However, Muir Central College lost its independent existence with the declaration of the Allahabad University Act in 1921. As a result, it was merged into the University, giving it a purely unitary and residential character.

Allahabad University regained its status as a "Central University" in 2005. Besides, it has been declared an "Institute of National Importance". Moreover, it has been ranked among the Top 100 Universities in India by QS. It offers full-time courses at UG, PG, certificate and doctorate levels. In addition, Allahabad University Courses are available in the streams such as Engineering, Teaching & Education, Management, Arts, Science, Computer application etc.

University provides merit, need, and reservation-based scholarships to students. It has also collaborated with reputed universities and provides students an exchange program. The University of Allahabad was also known as the "Oxford of the East" at one point. Besides, it has been recognized by UGC and accredited by NAAC with a rating of "B".

Is Allahabad University a central University

Yes, Central University

Location

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Establishment

1887

Gender accepted

Co-Education

Accreditation

NAAC Grade B

Recognized

UGC, NCTE

Campus Area

232 Acres 

Courses offered

BA, BSC, BCOM, BALLB, MCA, MBA etc.

Application mode

Online, Offline

Admission Process

Entrance Based and Merit Based

Scholarships

Merit-based Scholarships

Allahabad University intends to achieve all of its Act's goals by cultivating an environment of excellence and accomplishment in teaching, research, and innovation in pure and applied to learn through advanced pedagogy utilizing ICT-enabled technical platforms.

  • University gives scholarships to the EWS category. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements to receive a scholarship from Allahabad University.
  • The University Placement Cell (UPC) at Allahabad University oversees all placement-related activities. The placement cell makes it a priority to place most students in well-known businesses with attractive pay packages.
  • Students in the cell also receive workshops, soft skills training, personality development programs, and active participation from all stakeholders.
  • There are several benefits to studying at the University of Allahabad, including academic excellence and personality development.
  • Its faculty is well-educated, and its staff members are friendly. As a result, it is a good place to study and worth the investment of money.
  • Students and faculty at Allahabad University can take advantage of several different infrastructure facilities.
  • It offers a National Cadet Corp that inculcates values like discipline and punctuality, an Athletic Association that encourages talented youth to participate in various sports and a National Service Scheme to promote healthy and active lifestyles.

University of Allahabad Rankings

  • In 2016, Allahabad University NIRF Ranking was 68th in the overall Category.
  • In 2017, it was ranked among NIRF's Top 100 Universities in India by gaining 95th rank.
  • The University of Allahabad QS Rankings: AU got 86-90 positions in India under the India University Category.
  • Under QS World Ranking Category, AU got 401-450 positions in World.
  • Under State Category, AU got the 6th position in UP.
  • Under URAP World Category, AU got the 87th position in India.

University of Allahabad Notable Alumni

  • Chandra Shekhar: former prime minister of India
  • Madan Mohan Malaviya: founder of BHU, Banaras Hindu University
  • Shankar Dayal Sharma, former president of India
  • Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, law enforcement
  • Govind Ballabh Pant-former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh
  • Ranganath Misra, former chief justice of India
  • Rajendra Kumari Bajpai- former union minister of India

University of Allahabad UG Courses List and Fees

The University of Allahabad offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. These courses are available in multiple disciplines, including information technology, arts and humanities, science, vocational and more.

Allahabad University Courses

Specialization

Allahabad University Fees Structure

B.Ed in Allahabad University

General

INR 35000

(1st Year Fees)

BCA

General

INR 52000

(1st Year Fees)

BSC

Computer Science, Mathematics, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Biochemistry, Geology, Home Science, Defence and Strategic Studies, Statistics, Anthropology, Botany, Geography, Biology, Electronics & Communication, Physical Education

INR 1074

(1st Year Fees)

The University of Allahabad fees for BA

Political Science, Media Studies, Geography, Economics, Fashion Design and Technology, Psychology, English, Urdu, Hindi, Medieval and Modern History, Defence & Strategic Studies, Education, Music, Ancient History, Philosophy, Arabic, Anthropology, Music Vocal, Persian, Sociology, English Literature, Mathematics, Physical Education, Sanskrit, Statistics, Music Tabla, Painting Sculpture

INR 1074

(1st Year Fees)

BA LLB

General

INR 37000

(1st Year Fees)

University of Allahabad BA LLB Fees

The University of Allahabad  BCOM fees

General

INR 924

(1st Year Fees)

BPED

General

INR 7760

(1st Year Fees)

BFA

General

INR 4175

(1st Year Fees)

BSC+MSC

Food Tech

INR 65000

(1st Year Fees)

BPA

General

INR 32000

(1st Year Fees)

BVOC

Software Development, Food Processing Technology

INR 65000

(1st Year Fees)

Allahabad University B TECH fees

Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering

INR 1910

(1st Year Fees)

LLB

General

INR 1224

(1st Year Fees)

MBA

Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance, Rural Development

INR 19000

(1st Year Fees) 

MSC

Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Psychology, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Statistics, Applied Geology, Materials Science, Geography, Agriculture Botany, Bioinformatics, Anthropology, Defense And Strategic Studies, Textiles And Fashion Apparel, Rural Technology, Food Nutrition|Electronics & Communication, Physical Education, Nutritional Science

INR 1310

(1st Year Fees) 

MA

Political Science, Psychology, Geography, Economics, English, Medieval History, Ancient History, Hindi, Sociology, Development Studies, Music, Education, Painting, Defense And Strategic Studies, Mathematics, Philosophy, Anthropology, Sanskrit, Statistics, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Women Studies, Theater Art & Films, Literature, Physical Education

INR 1310

(1st Year Fees) 

MCA

General

INR 1510

(1st Year Fees) 

LLM

General

INR 1010

(1st Year Fees) 

MED

General

INR 1350

(1st Year Fees) 

PGDCA

Computer Applications

INR 1510

(1st Year Fees)

MPHIL

Developmental Studies

INR 35000

(1st Year Fees)

MCOM

General

INR 1510

(1st Year Fees)

MTECH

Earth System Science And Technology, Computer Science And Engineering, Electronics And Communication Engineering

INR 3210

(1st Year Fees)

MFA

General

INR 1310

(1st Year Fees)

Diploma

Arabic, Urdu Journalism and Mass Communication, Urdu News Reading and Anchoring

INR 10000

(1st Year Fees)

PHD

Commerce, Hindi, Political Science, Psychology, Mathematics, Economics, Education, Geography, Ancient History, Zoology, English, Sanskrit, Botany, Food Technology, Physics Chemistry, Music, Urdu, Biochemistry, Defence & Strategic Studies, Anthropology, Biotechnology, Persian, Material Science, Law, Agriculture Botany, Agriculture Chemistry, Agriculture Zoology, Cognitive Science, Earth Science etc.

INR 45000

(1st Year Fees)

University of Allahabad Course Admission 

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements before applying for admission in Allahabad University.

  • The most fundamental requirement for admission to UG courses is passing a recognized 10+2 board examination with the minimum required aggregate scores.
  • Allahabad University UG Courses admission except B.Tech are based on the scores in CUET.
  • Applicants are shortlisted for Allahabad University B.Tech admission based on JEE Main scores.
  • Candidates seeking admission to the B.Ed shall have possessed a bachelor's degree with minimum aggregate marks.
  • Candidates seeking admission to the BA LLB must appear for LFAT administrated by the University.
  • Except for M.Tech.,  University offers PG admissions based on the University's PGAT entrance exam. In addition, University accepts GATE scores for admission to M.Tech. Programs.
  • Candidates must pass the PGAT entrance exam, group discussion, and personal interview to be admitted to the Allahabad University MBA program.

University of Allahabad Application Process

For admissions in integrated and diploma courses, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, students must follow the following steps:

  • Students must access the University of Allahabad's official website.
  • The "Admission tab" must be selected by students after they open the website.
  • Click on the " Allahabad University Online Admission " tab to open a new window.
  • After that, snap on the 'Go to Online Application Section.
  • The email address used to log in will receive a password.
  • After the University of Allahabad Registration Login, fill out the academic and personal information.
  • It is necessary to attach and submit the required documents.

Online payment is required for the Allahabad University application fees (INR 800 for general category students and INR 600 for reserved categories).

Candidates can check the Allahabad University Entrance Exam Dates on its official website. In addition, the varsity will update all the information about the admission process through an official notification. Once the exam concludes, Allahabad University Results can be accessed through the student login portal.

University of Allahabad Placement 

Allahabad University aims to give students as many placement opportunities as possible. All placement-related activities and events at University are managed by the Allahabad University Placement Cell. It ensures that numerous qualified organizations place many students. It conducts workshops, soft skill training, personality development programs, and the active participation of all stakeholders, among other things. In addition, the University of Allahabad's placement cell aims to educate students about upcoming internship and job opportunities and provide assistance with both on- and off-campus placement options.

According to the NIRF placement report for the academic year 2020–21, 409 undergraduate students were employed by various organizations, earning an average salary of Rs. 4,20,000 students, while 3712 students chose higher education.

Allahabad University  Top Recruiters:

Apollo

Tata

Nestle

Toppr

Amazon

HCL

Byjus

IOC

TCS

University of Allahabad Scholarships 

Numerous merit-based and need-based scholarships are available at Allahabad University. Various governing bodies, such as the Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship, the UGC Scholarship, and the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship etc. The following is a list of various scholarships offered to students: 

Scholarship Name

Eligibility

Scholarship Amount

UGC Scholarship

NET exam

INR 12,000 JRF - INR14,000 SRF + 15% HRA + INR 10,000 (INR 12,000 for Science) Contingency

CSIR

NET exam (Science Stream)

INR 12,000 JRF - INR14,000 SRF + 15% HRA + INR 10,000 (INR 12,000 for Science) Contingency

Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship

For SC/ ST students Meritorious Students.

INR 8,000 JRF + 15% HRA + INR 10,000 (INR 12,000 for Science) Contingency

ICHR

NET and Non-NET

INR 5,000 JRF (INR 6,000 JRF NET qualified) + INR 12,000 Contingency

Nuclear Science

Decided by the body

INR 6,000 JRF

Rajiv Gandhi Chair

After PhD for RA enrolled for PhD and JRF

INR 16,000 RS 10,000 JRF INR 6,500

GATE Scholarship

BTech and MTech

INR 5,000

Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship

MA/ MSc/ MCom/ Law

INR 1,000

Dr. Gorakh Prasad Memorial Scholarship

MA/ MSc

INR 3,000 per year

University of Allahabad Facilities

The University provides students and faculty with the necessary infrastructure and facilities. It includes a separate hostel for boys and girls. The University has an auditorium that can be used for events like seminars, guest lectures, and other recreational activities. A computer centre is used for teaching, research, other related activities, and administrative, financial, examination, and admissions-related tasks.

There is a sports board that works to improve the physical health of university students by hosting competitions and tournaments and providing facilities for games and sports for sports fans.

University of Allahabad Hostel facility 

Six girls and nine boys' hostels are at the Allahabad University Campus. Every hostel has basic conveniences like water purifiers, an amusement room, a wreck, television, clothing administrations, security and surveillance framework, etc.

The mess facilities, accessible to hosts, provide students with hygienic and high-quality food.The following is information about the fees for the Allahabad University hostel fees

Gender 

Hostel Fees  

Female

INR 14.5k

Male 

INR 14.5k

The University of Allahabad affiliated Colleges

Given below is the list of  colleges under Allahabad University

  1. Allahabad Degree College
  2. Arya Kanya Degree College
  3. Chaudhary Mahadev Prasad Post Graduate College
  4. Ewing Christian College (Autonomous Minority College)
  5. Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute
  6. Hamidia Girls' Degree College
  7. Ishwar Saran Degree College
  8. Jagat Taran Girls' Degree College
  9. KP Training College
  10. Rajarshi Tandon Girls' Degree College
  11. S.S. Khanna Girls Degree College
  12. SPM Govt. Degree College

Course fee structure

CourseFeesDuration
MSc - Botany Science 6000 2 years
MSc - Computer Science 6000 2 years
MSc - Information Technology 6000 2 years
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Campus Facilities/Infrastructure

library
sports
library
cafetaria
auditorium
gym

Asked question

How much is the University of Allahabad B.Tech fees?
Asked by Guest
replied on 20-Jan-2024 08:03:36

The fee for BTech at Allahabad University is INR 1910 for the 1st Year.

Who can apply for the LLB program at the University of Allahabad?
Asked by Arvind Yadav
replied on 17-Jan-2024 02:58:31

Students must apply for LLB if they have graduated in any discipline with a minimum mark of 50%. The selections will be based on the LFAT entrance exam or the University exam LAT. 

Contact Information

Contact Numbers:

0532 - 246 1083

Email ID:

vcoffice@allduniv.ac.in

Address:

Allahabad, UttarPradesh, India - 211002, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

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