University of Lucknow, popularly known as Lucknow University, is a public state university, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1920, it is one of the oldest universities in India. Lucknow University is approved by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A++’ grade by the NAAC. Lucknow University has 556 affiliated colleges, 17 institutes or centres, and 47 departments.

Lucknow University offers more than 150 courses at the UG, PG, and Research levels. The courses are offered under 10 faculties such as Arts, Engineering and Technology, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Science, Law, among others. Admission to Lucknow University popular courses such as BTech and MBA is offered on basis of JEE Main and Lucknow University Management Entrance Test (LUMET), respectively. Admission to other courses is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam followed by counselling conducted by the university. The university conducts UG Entrance Test (UGET) and PG Entrance Test (PGET) for admission to the UG and PG courses respectively. Check Lucknow University Admission 2023

Lucknow University has signed more than 70 MOUs with national and international institutes for academic collaboration. Lucknow University placement rate is around 60-80%. The average package offered at the university is INR 3-4 LPA, and the highest package has touched the INR 24 LPA mark. Some of the top recruiting companies at Lucknow University are Byju’s, TCS, Wipro, HCL, IBM, VLCC, etc.

Lucknow University Important Dates 2023

Events Date
BTech, B.Pharm, and MCA Registrations September 01 – September 07, 2023
BTech, B.Pharm, and MCA Cutoff Release Date September 12, 2023
Offline Counselling for BTech, B.Pharm, and MCA programs September 13 – September 17, 2023
BTech 2nd Phase Registrations September 25 – September 30, 2023
BTech 2nd Phase Offline Counselling October 03 – October 04, 2023
BTech and B.Pharm Lateral Entry Registrations September 25 – September 30, 2023
BTech and B.Pharm Lateral Entry Offline Counselling  October 03, 2023
BTech Direct Admissions For Vacant Seats October 07, 09, and 10, 2023

Lucknow University Rankings

Agency  Rank  Year 
NIRF 101 for Overall 2023
Outlook 11th for Law 2023
India Today 15th for Law 2023
THE 1201 for Overall Category 2023

Lucknow University Courses & Fees

Courses  Details Fees (Per Semester)
BTech Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and have a minimum of 55% marks
Selection Criteria: JEE Main Rank + UPTAC counselling		 INR 126,160 (Per Year)
BA Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 40% marks
Selection Criteria: UGET		 INR 3,027/-
B.Com (Hons) Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks
Selection Criteria: UGET		 INR 27,830/-
B.Sc  Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 40% marks
Selection Criteria: UGET		 INR 3,527/-
BBA Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: UGPET		 INR 35,080/-
BCA Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 40% marks
Selection Criteria: UGPET		 INR 35,080/-
BA LLB Eligibility: 10+2 or Equivalent with at least 45% marks
Selection Criteria: UGET		 INR 25,580/-
B.Ed Eligibility: Graduation with 50% marks
Selection Criteria: UP B.Ed JEE + Counselling		 INR 51,250/- (Per Year)
MA Eligibility: Graduation with a minimum of 45% marks
Selection Criteria: PGET		 INR 4,120/-
MBA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 50% marks in aggregate
Selection Criteria: Lucknow University Management Entrance Test (LUMET) + Personal Interview		 INR 48,173/-
M.Com Eligibility: B.Com/ B.Com (Hons)/ BBA/ BA with at least 45% marks
Selection Criteria: PGET		 INR 7,620/-
M.Sc Eligibility: B.Sc in relevant discipline with a minimum of 45% marks
Selection Criteria: PGET		 INR 5,620/- INR 8,320/-
LLB Eligibility: Any Graduate with min 45% marks
Selection Criteria: PGET		 INR 4,565/-
LLM Eligibility: Any Graduate with min 50% marks
Selection Criteria: PGET		 INR 6,545/-
PhD Eligibility: Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equal to master’s degree with at least 55% marks
Selection Criteria: Written Test + Interview		 INR 1.19 Lacs (Total Fees)

Lucknow University Admission

Lucknow University admission process usually starts in the month of April every year. Admissions at Lucknow University are based on the scores obtained in the entrance test conducted followed by a counselling session conducted by the university. The university conducts UG Entrance Test (UGET) and PG Entrance Test (PGET) for admission to the UG and PG courses respectively. Admission to the BTech program is done through JEE Main followed by UPTAC counselling. 

Lucknow University Application Process

The application process at Lucknow University is completely online. The step-by-step process to apply for admission is as follows:

  • Step 1: Registration
  • Visit the official website of Lucknow University - lkouniv.ac.in.
  • Click on “Admission” at the top menu bar.
  • Select the program and click on “Apply Now”.
  • Fill the relevant information in the application form.
  • Applicants will receive their login details on this mobile number and e-mail ID.
  • Step 2: Personal Details
  • Applicants have to enter their personal details.
  • Step 3: Educational Qualifications
  • Applicants have to fill the qualifying examination details such as Marks, Roll Number, etc.
  • Step 4: Upload photo and signature
  • Applicants have to upload their photo and scanned signature in the prescribed format.
  • Step 5: Preview
  • Applicants can preview all the entries made at this point. If there is some error they can edit it or start the entire process again. Once they have submitted the application fee the data submitted on the registration page cannot be edited under any circumstances.
  • Step 6: Application Fee
  • If all the entries in the application form are correct the applicant can submit the form and proceed for payment of the application fees.
  • Pay the application fee through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
  • Step 7: Submit the Print Application Form
  • Upon successful payment of fees, submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

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Lucknow University BTech Cutoff 2023 (Released)

The table below shows the JEE Main rank 2023 for admission to the BTech courses at Lucknow University.

Course JEE Main 2023 Rank 
BTech Civil Engineering 161370
BTech Computer Science and Engineering 87156
BTech Electrical Engineering 147223
BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering 134812
BTech Mechanical Engineering 148239
BTech Computer Science & Engineering- Artificial Intelligence 115647

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Lucknow University Result

Lucknow University conducts semester-wise examinations for all the UG and PG courses. The university conducts examinations usually in the months of May-June and Dec-Jan. Lucknow University results can be checked online on the official website of the university. Students who have appeared for examinations can access their results by entering their registration number, course, etc.

How To Check Result?

Students can follow the step-by-step process provided below to download the Lucknow University Results for various courses.

  • Visit the website of Lucknow University 
  • On the homepage, navigate to the latest notification section 
  • Select the course and select semester/year
  • Now enter the roll numb and Father/Mother name
  • Lucknow University Results will appear on the screen in a pdf format 
  • Download Lucknow University Results and take the print of the same for further reference 

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Lucknow University Placements

Lucknow University has a Central Placement Cell that conducts a placement drive every year. The cell arranges several activities to improve students’ employability skills. The CPC conducts seminars, pep talks, conferences, and workshops for skill development to make students placement ready. Students who are registered with CPC will be provided placement assistance & career counseling. According to Lucknow University Placement 2021 data, the highest salary package rose to INR 8.5 LPA & only 92 students got placed in the prominent companies. 

Placement Highlights:

  • A total number of 92 students got placed in top-notch companies. 
  • The highest salary package was increased up to INR 8.5 LPA. 

Some of the prominent companies are as follows: 

Byju’s  HCL 
TCS  IBM 
Wipro  VLCC 

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Lucknow University Scholarship

Lucknow University offers scholarships through its Student Welfare Fund(SWF). The university offers two scholarships in terms of financial aid. Lucknow University scholarships schemes along with the eligibility criteria and scholarship amount are tabulated below:

Scholarship Name Eligibility Scholarship Amount
Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship The total income of his/her parents or guardians does not exceed INR 3 Lakh per annum
Have clearly passed the previous semester or annual examination or is eligible for the back paper
Has passed with minimum 60% marks in the previous examination
Should have at least 75% attendance in the previous academic semester/year		 INR 15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) or actual annual/semester fees, whichever is less
Karmyogi Yojana The maximum amount paid to a student in any case under the Karmayogi Scheme would be INR 15,000/-

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Lucknow University Campus

Lucknow University Campus is located at Badshah Bagh, University Road, Babuganj, Hasanganj Lucknow with a second campus at Jankipuram. The University of Lucknow or Lucknow University has acquired a renowned position among the top universities of the country in terms of its excellence in academic and extra-curricular fields. The Lucknow University campus offers necessary amenities, some of the salient features of Lucknow University campus are listed below:

  • Tagore Library: Being India’s one of the wealthiest libraries, the university has 5.25 lakh books, 50,000 journals and approved 10,000 copies of Ph.D. and D.Litt dissertations. The Library has an official website. This enables students to borrow books and take interlibrary loans. This online system has made learning at Lucknow University Campus more convenient and advanced.
  • Cooperative lending Library: Along with the department-specific libraries, the Lucknow University Campus also maintains a cooperative lending library. This library was launched by the State Government with a purpose of lending books to economically weak Graduate and Postgraduate students for the whole session. The library issues books for two semesters against a nominal fee of INR 250 to students. The library promotes the students and faculty to donate their academic books to the library from time to time, promoting its cooperative spirit.
  • Student’s Union: The Students' Union is formed to work for the betterment of Lucknow University Students. It engages itself in many constructive activities. It has organized a few national seminars on relevant issues, and worked in the direction of improving the living conditions of the students on the Lucknow University campus and in the hostels. It has also undertaken tree plantation and blood donation camps. 
  • Hostels: The Lucknow University provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The Lucknow University has 17 hostels for boys and girls. The seat capacity in the two girls hostels Kailash hall and Nivedita hall is 600. 
  • Yoga Center: The Lucknow University Campus has a well equipped Yoga cell attached with the Institute for Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences. The Yoga cell conducts workshops and organizes Therapeutic health camps related to yoga and meditation.
  • Associations: The Lucknow University campus also runs various centers and associations, such as, Delegacies, Athletic Association, Centre for Cultural Activities, Information and Employment Bureau and Centre for Information, Publication and Public Relations. These associations work to fulfill Extra-curricular and employment needs of the students. 
  • NCC/NSS: An important feature of the Lucknow University campus is the organization of regular National Service Scheme programmes to create awareness for social service amongst the students. The University also imparts military training to the students through its NCC Wing The cadets of the Army. and Naval Wings contribute effectively to society by participating in activities like election duties, facilitating traffic control, blood donation, tree plantation, etc.

Lucknow University Affiliated Colleges

Lucknow University has 556 affiliated colleges that offer various UG and PG program in the streams of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Education, Law, etc. The table below lists some of the affiliated colleges of Lucknow University:

College CD Rating
Ambalika Institute Of Higher Education - (AIHE) 8.3 Out of 10
Modern Girls' College Of Professional Studies - (MGCPS) 8.8 Out of 10
Goel Institute Of Higher Studies Mahavidyalaya - (GIHSM) 8.3 Out of 10
Bhalchandra Group Of Institutions 7 Out of 10
Maa Vaishno Devi Educational Law College 7.8 Out of 10

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Lucknow University Notable Alumni

Alumni Name Designation
Shankar Dayal Sharma Former President of India
Chinmayananda Saraswati Spiritual Leader
Harish Rawat Former Chief minister of Uttarakhand
Arif Mohammed Khan Governor of Kerala
Suresh Raina Indian Cricketer
Vartika Singh Miss Universe India 2019

Lucknow University FAQs

Ques. How many seats are allocated to each course in the Lucknow University?

Ans. The total number of seats allocated to each course in the Lucknow University are as follows:

  • The availability of total no of seats for B.A. courses in different specializations vary from 30 to 320 seats. And for B.A. honors the total no. of seats are 60.
  • Availability of seats for B.com regular, self finance and honors courses vary from 180 to 450 seats.
  • The total no of seats available for BSc course vary from 13 to 250 in different affiliated colleges.

Ques. Does Lucknow University have a grievance redressal cell?

Ans. Yes, Lucknow University has a grievance redressal cell for solving the problems & complaints of students related to administration, charging of fees, harassment, victimization, woman related problems and conduct of exams.

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission in lucknow University?

Ans. There are following document required at the time admission in Lucknow University:

  • Marksheets of 10th and 12th class.
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Valid score card of entrance exam
  • Caste certificate
  • Income certificate

Ques. What are the objectives of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) ?

Ans. The objectives of IQAC are as follows:

  • The main objective is to develop a quality system for conscious consistent and catalytic programmed action.
  • Another objective is to improve the academic and administrative performance of the departments.
  • To promote measures for best practices and internalization of quality culture.

Ques. How is the entrance exam for undergraduate courses done in Lucknow University?

Ans. The pattern for entrance exam is as follows:

  • There will be 100 objective type questions.
  • The time duration will be 90 minutes.
  • The entrance exam of arts course will be of 60 minutes and comprises 60 questions.
  • There is a negative marking of one mark for one wrong answer.

Ques: Is it worth taking admission to Lucknow University LLB program?

Ans: Lucknow University LLB program is very popular among the students. The admission fee is INR 26,580 at the time of admission. For the LLB program, Lucknow uNiversity has been placed at 13th rank by India Today, 2021. Eligible students must appear at the entrance exam conducted by Lucknow University & obtained a valid score to take admission. There are only 120 seats are available for this program at Lucknow University. 

Ques: How can students download Lucknow University results?

Ans: To download the Lucknow University Results for various courses there are below steps given: 

  • Students must visit the official website of Lucknow University 
  • There will be a latest notification section on the homepage
  • Looking for the course and select semester/year
  • Now enter the roll number
  • Lucknow University Results will appear on the screen in a pdf format 
  • Download Lucknow University Results and take the printout of the same for further reference 

Read more: Lucknow University Results

Ques: What are the details contained in the Lucknow University admit card?

Ans: The admit card of Lucknow University contains details like, 

  • University’s name
  • Candidate’s name 
  • Course name
  • Course Code
  • Date and Time of Examination
  • Examination Centre Details
  • Photograph and signature of the candidate
  • Signature of the COE.

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Ques: What are the basic amenities provided by Lucknow University?

Ans: Lucknow University provides all the basic facilities for the conveniences of the students like Sports, Health & Medical Center, Canteen, Placement Cell, Counselling & Guidance Cell, Hostel, Computer Center, Guest House & a lot more. 

Ques: How many departments are there at Lucknow University?

Ans: There are a total number of 10 Departments that offer numerous courses in multiple disciplines. The departments are Arts, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Science, Engineering & Technology, Yoga & Alternative Medicine, Ayurveda & Unani.