Allahabad University is the fourth oldest Public University in India after Calcutta, Bombay and Madras University. The university, also known as the Oxford of the East, has been declared an “Institute of National Importance”. Allahabad University has been ranked #80 in India and #2386 worldwide by Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities 2022. The university has also been rated 38 among all the 40 central universities in India. Allahabad University is accredited by the UGC and is a very large advanced educational institution with about 45,000 students on campus.

 At present, 11 colleges are operating under Allahabad University which offers full-time courses at UG, PG, Diploma and Doctorate levels in the domain of Science, Humanities & Social Science, Accounting & Commerce, Law, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Design, Engineering, Teaching & Education, and so on. Check Allahabad University Affiliated Colleges

Allahabad University has 32 academic departments which offer over 130+ courses in 4 different streams. Allahabad University Admission for UG & PG Programmes is based on various entrances like CUET, PGAT, CRET, GATE, and UGC-NET. The University also releases cut-offs for different courses.

Allahabad University Important Dates 2023

Events Dates
BA Counselling
Registration and Document Uploading September 05 – September 06, 2023
Document Verification September 05 – September 06, 2023
Seat Allotment and Fee Submission September 06 – September 07, 2023
BALLB/BCA/B.Com/B.Voc Counselling
Registration and Document Uploading September 06 – September 07, 2023
Document Verification September 06 – September 07, 2023
Seat Allotment and Fee Submission September 07 – September 08, 2023

Allahabad University Ranking

Allahabad University is ranked by various national and international organizations, latest rankings of the universities are mentioned below:

Ranking Agency Year Ranked at 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities 2022 80 in India 2386 Worldwide
Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities 2022 102 in India 561 Worldwide
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance  2021 87 in India 2110 Worldwide

Allahabad University Courses & Fees

The course-wise details including minimum eligibility , selection process & fees of Allahabad University are as tabulated below:

Courses Course Details Fees (1st Year)
B.Tech

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM

Selection Criteria: JEE Main 

INR 7,280
BA

Eligibility: 10+2 in relevant stream

Selection Criteria: CUET-UG 

INR 2,982
B.Sc

Eligibility: 10+2 in relevant stream

Selection Criteria: CUET-UG 

INR 2,982
B.Com

Eligibility: 10+2 in relevant stream

Selection Criteria: CUET-UG 

INR 2,532
BCA

Eligibility: 10+2 in relevant stream with Mathematics

Selection Criteria: CUET-UG 

INR 3,632
M.Tech

Eligibility: 55% in BE/ B.Tech

Selection Criteria: PGAT/ GATE 

INR 6,300
M.Sc

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant stream

Selection Criteria: PGAT 

INR 2,600
MCA

Eligibility: BCA with Mathematics in 10+2/ Graduation

Selection Criteria: PGAT 

INR 4,490
MBA

Eligibility: 55% in Graduation

Selection Criteria: PGAT 

INR 2,200
Ph.D.

Eligibility: 55% in Post Graduation

Selection Criteria: CRET/ GATE/ UGC-NET Score

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Allahabad University Admission 2023-24

Candidates seeking admission to Allahabad University must apply online for admission through the university’s official website. Payment for the application can be submitted in online mode only. The necessary steps to apply online for admission into Allahabad University are as mentioned below:

  • Visit the Allahabad University official website @ https://www.allduniv.ac.in/
  • Select the course to apply for admission from the dropdown list
  • Register yourself by filling in a few details
  • Upon registering a username and password, details will be generated, which will be mailed on the corresponding email id
  • Using that login again to access the application
  • Fill in the necessary details, upload a photograph and signature and submit
  • Also, upload the scanned copy of the necessary documents
  • Pay the application fee for final submission
  • Take a printout of the application form and payment receipt for future reference

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Allahabad University Entrance Exam 2023

Allahabad University Admissions to UG programs are based on the CUET-UG exam. However, for the BTech program, the University also accepts JEE Main scores. PG program admission to Allahabad University is based on Post Graduate Admission Test (PGAT) conducted by the University itself. However, for the MTech program, admissions are based on the GATE exam. Selections for Allahabad University PhD program are based on the CRET/ GATE/ UGC-NET Score. 

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Allahabad University Exam Date

Allahabad University conducts End semester exams after the completion of each semester. For even semesters, the end-semester exams are usually conducted from May to June every year. Allahabad University Exam Date for various programs are given below:

Events Dates
Master in Liberal Studies II Semester 2022-23 June 9-14, 2023
M.Voc. II Semester (Fashion Design & Embroidery)- 2023 June 24-30, 2023
M.Voc. –IV Semester (Fashion Desing & Embroidery)- 2023

June 24-30, 2023

Read more: Allahabad University Time Table 

Allahabad University PGAT Cut Off 2023 (Released)

Allahabad University has released cutoffs for various courses on the official website. Students at the University of Allahabad will get admission on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance tests and the cutoffs required. Each year during the admissions season, the university releases cutoffs for different courses. The cut-off for Allahabad University is determined by the university based on the following factors:

  • Seats available
  • The number of candidates taking the admission tests.
  • The cut-offs derived from the prior year.
  • Reservations as per category
Courses PGAT Cutoff 2023 Marks
UR OBC SC
MSc Food Technology 182 and above 144 and above 88 and above
MSc Rural Technology 96.9 and above 88 and above 86 and above
MA/MSc Statistics 134 and above 118 and above 66 and above
MA/MSc Geography 156 and above 120.6 and above  90 and above
MA English Literature 140 and above -- --
MA Ancient History 160 and above -- --
MSc Physics 156 and above 138 and above 116 and above
MSc Chemistry 158 and above 142 and above 115.2 and above
MSc Botany 157 and above 140 and above 121 and above
MSc Bioinformatics 102 and above 100 and above All Candidates
MSc Biochemistry 122 and above 80 and above 77 and above
MSc Applied Geology 160 and above 142 and above 112 and above
MSc Agriculture Chemistry 208 and above 206 and above 172 and above
MSc Agriculture Botany 125 and above 98 and above 83 and above
MSc Women Studies 100 and above 66 and above All Candidates
MA Sociology 162 and above -- 119.5 and above
MA (MAD/MOD History) 146.3 and above -- --
MA Hindi 118 and above 105.4 and above 92 and above
MA/MSc Mathematics 134 and above -- --
MA/MSc Defence Studies 188 and above 166 and above 138 and above
MA Mass Communication 127 and above 102 and above 70 and above
MA Economics 128 and above 112 and above 93 and above

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Allahabad University Constituent Colleges

Constituent colleges are those colleges or institutions established and maintained by the university. The following are the constituent colleges of Allahabad University:

Allahabad Degree College Ishwar Saran Degree College
Arya Kanya Degree College Jagat Taran Girls' Degree College 
Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad Post Graduate College K.P Training College
Ewing Christian College (Autonomous Minority College) Rajarshi Tandon Girls' Degree College 
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute S.S. Khanna Girls Degree College
Hamidia Girls' Degree College  S.P.M. Govt. Degree College

Allahabad University Campus

Allahabad University Campus is Spread over the Land area of 232 acres in the city of Allahabad across the area of Old Katra and Bank Road. The major five faculties, namely Science, Arts, commerce, law, management & arts faculty housed at Allahabad University Campus provides advanced learning access to the students. It has numerous residential hostels for students. Some of the major Facilities of Allahabad University campus include:

  • University Health Centre: For the medical welfare of students and employees of the University, one homeopathy doctor has been engaged at the Healthcare center of Allahabad University Campus. Two ambulances work as emergency facilities for the University. This facility is very useful when students or staff encounter a medical emergency at the campus.
  • Central Library: The Allahabad University campus has a central library which is a rich learning source for both students as well as teachers. It offers subscription to 268 journals, out of which 137 are Indian and 92 are Foreign. The library provides E-Resource Access to 21,461+ e-journals and 14 e-databases approx.
  • Computer Centre: This is a centralized facility offered at Allahabad University Campus to students and teachers of the university for assisting them in their research that organizes short-term courses or computerizing Department-wise activities. 
  • Hostel Facility: There are three separate hostels for boys and girls at Allahabad University Campus. These hostels are equipped with all basic facilities necessary for students. The hostel for international students is currently under construction. 
  • Athletic Association: This Association at Allahabad University campus works to promote physical well being of the University students in general. By providing facilities and opportunities for participating in game & sports and by organizing competition and tournaments the Association helps students improve their Mental and Physical wellbeing. So far, the Association has been able to achieve National and International level achievements. 
  • NCC: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement of Allahabad University Campus. NCC provides opportunities to the students of Allahabad University for their all-round development. It aims to develop a sense of duty, commitment, dedication, discipline and moral values in the students so that they become able leaders and useful citizens. Allahabad University Campus has opened 4 NCC units. To provide opportunities to girls for opting NCC, University has opened 6 UP Girls Bn NCC Unit exclusively for girls’ cadets.
  • Gandhi Bhawan: At Allahabad University campus there is a Mandapam for meditation, yoga, and spiritual hymns namely Gandhi Bhawan. The Gandhi Bhawan Conference Hall with a well-equipped audio-video system, for deliberation and discussion, can accommodate 60 people.

Allahabad University Affiliated Colleges

The university has several 38+ affiliated colleges that operate independently with a formal collaborative agreement with it and the university controls its academic policies, syllabus etc. The following are the top affiliated colleges of Allahabad University:

Institute of Information and Communication Technology CMP Degree College
JK Institute of Applied Physics and Technology Hamidia Girls Degree College
Ewing Christian College Jagat Taran Girls Degree College
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad Degree College

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Allahabad University Result

Allahabad University announces semester results on its official website. The Allahabad University result for PGAT will be announced in online mode. Candidates who have appeared in the entrance exam can check the Allahabad University result by using their login credentials. The Allahabad University result mentions various details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, registration/user ID, subject-wise score, category, and name of the father and mother.

How To Check Allahabad University Result?

  1. Go to the university's official website.
  2. After that, go to the ‘Result’ tab.
  3. Now, select your desired course, and click on it.
  4. Click on the ‘View Result’ option corresponding to the appropriate result link.
  5. Enter the roll number and enrollment number/password on the result portal.
  6. Click on the ‘Submit’ button to view the result.
  7. Keep an eye on this space for additional information on the University of Allahabad 2022 results.
  8. Verify the AU online result and save it for future reference.

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Allahabad University Placement

Allahabad University has concluded placements for the year 2022. During the Allahabad University Placement drive, more than 135 students got selected from courses such as B.com, Bsc, and BCA by Infosys.The highest package offered to MBA students stood at INR 6.5 LPA, while the average package stood at INR 2.5 LPA.

As compared to the 2022 placement drive, During 2021 placements, more than 980 students were placed with top recruiting companies such as TCS, Reliance Jio, HCL, Vedanta, and many others. 

Allahabad University Placement Statistics:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2022
No. of students Placed -
Highest CTC offered INR 6.5 LPA
Median salary INR 4.2 LPA- INR 6.2 LPA
Average package INR 2.5 LPA

Allahabad University Top Recruiters

TCS Infosys HCL
Axis bank Reliance jio Capgemini
ICICI Bank Vedanta Amazon
Tech Mahindra Nokia NIIT

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Allahabad University Scholarship

The Allahabad University provides several Scholarships to the needy students of the college on merit-cum-need basis. The college provides scholarships are tabulated below:

Scholarship Name Type Eligibility Scholarship Amount
Merit Cum Means ALL On Merit Basis INR 5,000/- per year
GATE Scholarship Engineering B.Tech & M.Tech INR 5000/-
National Scholarship UG/ PG On Merit Basis INR 500/-
Minority General UG/ PG - INR 185/- UG Delegacy INR 355/- Hosteler
Dr. Gorakh Prasad Memorial Scholarship MATHS MA/ M.Sc INR 3,000/- per year
Krishna Kumari Varma Memorial Award PG Meritorious Students INR 21,000/-
Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship PG MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ LAW INR 1,000/-
Krishnamurti & Manohar Lal Memorial Award RESEARCH SCHOLAR Meritorious Students INR 25,000/-
UGC Scholarship RESEARCH SCHOLAR NET Exam INR 12000/- JRF 14000/- SRF + 15% HRA + 10000/- (12000/- For Science) Contingency
CSIR RESEARCH SCHOLAR NET Exam (Science Stream) INR 12000/- JRF 14000/- SRF + 15% HRA + 10000/- (12000/- For Science) Contingency
Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship RESEARCH SCHOLAR Meritorious Students selected by the Dept. INR 8000/- JRF + 15% HRA + 10000/- (12000/- For Science) Contingency
D. PHIL Scholarship RESEARCH SCHOLAR All enrolled students INR 5000/- JRF
ICHR RESEARCH SCHOLAR NET & NON-NET Decided by the body INR 5000/- JRF (6000/- JRF NET Qualified) +12000/- Contingency
ICSSR RESEARCH SCHOLAR NET & NON-NET Decided by the body INR 5000/- JRF (6000/- JRF NET Qualified) +12000/- Contingency
ICPR RESEARCH SCHOLAR NET & NON-NET Decided by the body INR 5000/- JRF (6000/- JRF NET Qualified) +12000/- Contingency
Nuclear Science RESEARCH SCHOLAR Decided by the body INR 6000/- JRF
Rajiv Gandhi Chair RESEARCH SCHOLAR After the Ph.D. for RA enrolled for Ph.D. and JRF (16000/- RA 10000/- JRF 6500/-) TECH ASST + 15% HRA

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Allahabad University faculty

Allahabad University provides well-renowned faculty members wherein most of them have Ph.D. degree holders and are many of them are JRF or NET qualified. At Present, Allahabad University comprises 860+ Sanctioned Teaching Staff, and 300+ Permanent Faculty Members. Check: Allahabad University Faculty.

Allahabad University Notable Alumni

Alumni Name Contribution and Achievements
Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Acharya Narendra Deb Former Vice-Chancellor of Kashi Vidhyapeeth, Varansi & Eminent Socialist Thinker
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Former President of India
Shri Ranganath Mishra Former Chief Justice of India
Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan Hindi Poet
Prof. Harish Chandra Mathematician
Prof. Govind Swarup Physicist
Shri H. N. Bahuguna Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Dr. Murali Manohar Joshi Former Union Minister, Human Resource & Development
Dr. Arjun Singh Union Minister, Human Resource & Development
Shri Deepak Dhar Physicist and a Distinguished professor at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research(Physics).
Shri Dharamvir Bharati Writer (Essayist, Novelist, Poet)

FAQs

Ques. Is Allahabad University good?

Ans. The Allahabad University is one of the finest universities of India, it is well renowned as central and Oxford University of India. Yes, the is has all the necessary infrastructure, facilities, and equipment.

Ques. Can I apply for Allahabad University?

Ans. Candidates will be able to register for various courses in Allahabad University 2023 via online mode. Application Forms will available on the website. 

Ques. Is attendance compulsory at Allahabad University?

Ans. Attendance is not mandatory at Allahabad University. But if you attend class regularly then it's beneficial for your own because classes in Allahabad University are taken by high standard professors and their knowledge will increase your knowledge and it's an advantage for your success in future.

Ques. How can I get Allahabad University hostel?

Ans. Application form for admission to the hostels shall be made available on University Website www.allduniv.ac.in and may be downloaded. The duly filled application form should reach the DSW office latest by the prescribed date to be announced each year/ academic session.

Ques. Is Allahabad University good for girls?

Ans. In Allahabad University, Allahabad girls colleges have experienced and knowledgeable faculty members to boost the learning and development of students. Educational aid: Several girls' colleges have various scholarships and financial aid to promote higher education amongst the financially weaker sections.

Ques. How is Allahabad University for B.Com?

Ans. Yes, if you have to do only simple Commerce then Allahabad University is too good for you because it gives you a tag of Central University. But if you want some more in commerce faculty like direct placement or something more then it's better to try some more university.

Ques. Is Allahabad University private or government?

Ans. The Allahabad University (also known as Allahabad University) is a public college situated in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Set up in 1887, its Central University status was reestablished through the Allahabad University Act 2005 of the Parliament of India.

Ques. In how many parts the campus of Allahabad University is divided? 

Ans. The campus of Allahabad University is spread in an area of 232 acres and divided in 8 parts: 

  • Senate campus 
  • M.C.C. campus
  • Chatham lines campus
  • Engineering college
  • Beli farm
  • Shila Dhar institute of Soil Science
  • Pura Gadariya
  • F.C.I.

Ques. Write the name of constituent colleges of Allahabad University? 

Ans. There are 11 constituent colleges of Allahabad University. All these colleges are situated in Prayagraj.  The names of these colleges are mentioned below in a tabular form: 

Allahabad Degree College Jagat Taran Girls Degree College
Arya Kanya Degree College KP Training College
Chaudhari Mahadeo Prasad Degree College Rajshree Tandon Girls Degree College
Ewing Christian College Sanwal Das Madan Lal Khanna Girls Degree College
Ishwar Sharan Degree College Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Government Degree College
Hamidia Girls Degree College -

Ques. Does Allahabad University celebrate a convocation ceremony to honour students? 

Ans. Yes, Allahabad University celebrates a convocation ceremony on 5th of September every year. In the recent year ceremony, a total of 6 chancellor's medals were awarded to the students on the basis of overall merit, academic and extracurricular performance. Besides, 113 university (endowment) medals (gold and silver) were awarded to the students on the basis of their excellent performance in their respective Subjects. 

Ques. What is the seat matrix of BA (general) for male and female students of different categories in Allahabad University? 

Ans. The seat matrix of BA (general) for male and female students of different categories are mentioned below in a tabular form: 

Category Male students Female students
General 686 259
SC 376 107
ST 91 35
OBC 888 276

Ques. Write the name of notable alumni of Allahabad University?

Ans. The notable alumni of Allahabad University are mentioned below in a tabular form along with their designations: 

Alumni Designation
Chandra Shekhar Former prime Minister of India
Madan Mohan Malviya Founder of Banaras Hindu University
Govind Ballabh Pant Former chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Shankar Dayal Sharma Former President of India

Ques. Which institutions have recognised Allahabad University? 

Ans. Allahabad University has been affiliated and approved by various national-level authorities. These authorities include UGC, AIU, ACU & NAAC.