University of Allahabad has always occupied an esteemed place among the Universities of India for over a century. Established on 23rd September 1887, it is the fourth oldest University of India after Calcutta, Bombay and Madras University. The credit for conceiving a large Central College in Allahabad (now named as Prayagraj), eventually to develop into a University, goes to Sir William Muir, Lt. Governor of United Provinces. As a result of his initiative the foundation stone of the Muir Central College (named after him) was laid on Dec. 9 1873 by His Excellency Lord Northbrook. Sir William Muir said on the occasion; "The establishment of a central college at Allahabad (now named as Prayagraj) has been my earnest desire ever since I assumed my present office." Shortly after coming here I found that a strong wish prevailed among the chief people of the place for a better means of education at Allahabad (now named as Prayagraj); and being myself deeply impressed with the same conviction, I took occasion at the first Darbar which I held here to urge upon those present the necessity of showing that they were sincere and in earnest, by contributing to the work.
The appeal was widely and liberally met, a considerable sum was subscribed and address was presented to me in 1869, praying for the establishment of the college here." On September 23, 1887 Act XVIII was passed which established the University of Allahabad. Like the Universities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras, the University of Allahabad also started as a degree conferring institution. Its first entrance examination was held in March 1889. In 1904 the Indian Universities Act was passed which limited the territorial jurisdiction of University of Allahabad to the United Provinces of Agra and Awadh, the Central Provinces including Berar, Ajmer, Mewar and most of the states of Rajputana and Central Indian Agencies. Between 1887 and 1927 at least thirty-eight different institutions and colleges of this area were affiliated to University of Allahabad. With the promulgation of the University of Allahabad Act in 1921, the Muir Central College lost its independent existence. Between 1922-27 the University had its internal and external wings which were subsequently separated from the University to give the latter a purely unitary, and residential character. In fact the University of Allahabad was started with a preliminary loan of Rs. 5240/- from the government to meet its expenses. The loans were repaid in two years. Henceforth, its main source of its income was from the examination fees and sale of Prospectus & Calendar. Being an examining body it met its incidental expenses easily.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Establishment Year | 1987 |
| Institute Type | Public |
| Campus - Multi-Location | Prayagraj (Formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh |
| Approved By | UGC |
| Accredited to | National Assessment and Accreditation Council with B++ |
| NIRF Ranking | 68 |
| Campus Size | 232 Acres |
| No Of Courses Offered | 27 |
| Total Faculty | 310 |
| Gender Accepted | Male, Female |
| Avg. Fees | Rs. 1,224 |
| Total Intake | 17,727 |
| Average Package | Rs. 2.5 LPA |
| Highest Package | Rs. 17 LPA |
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| Exams Accepted | UGAT, LAT, LFAT, UPCET, PGAT, CRET, GATE, and UGC-NET |
Here's a list of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate AU Allahabad programs.
| Degree Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education [B.Ed.] | 2 Years |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA] | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc.] | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Arts [B.A.] | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws [B.A.L.L.B.] | 5 Years |
| Bachelor of Laws [L.L.B.] {Hons.} | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.COM.] | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Physical Education [B.P. Ed] | 3 Year |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA] | 4 Years |
| Bachelor of Technology [B. TECH] | 4 Years |
| B.Sc. Botany | 3 Years |
| MBA | 2 years |
| M.MBA Executive | 1 year |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 1 year |
| MA | 2 years |
| MPED | 2 years |
| MCA | 2 years |
| LLM | 2 years |
| PGDM | 1 year |
| PhD | 3 years |
Allahabad University course fee details can be found in the table below:
| Degree Name | Fees |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education [B.Ed.] | Rs. 1910 (1st Year) |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA] | Rs. 1224 (1st Year) |
| Master of Business Administration [MBA] | Rs. 1100 (1st year) |
| Master of Science [M.Sc.] | Rs. 1310 (1st year) |
| Bachelor of Commerce[B.COM.] | Rs. 924 (1st year) |
| MCA | Rs 1510 (1st Year)& 2 Years |
| M.P. ED | Rs. 1310 (1st Year) & 2 Years |
| LLM | Rs. 1010 (1st Year) & 2 Years |
| BFA | Rs. 4175 (1st Year) & 4 Years |
| M.Phil. (Development Studies)] | Rs. 80000 (1st year) & 1 Year |
| Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Executive) | Rs. 1100 (1st year) & 1 Year |
| M. TECH | Rs 3210 (1st Year) & 2 Years |
| B. TECH | Rs 1910 (1st year) & 4 Years |
Allahabad University application process for admissions to all courses is easy and can be done online via the university's official website. Different courses have different application fees. The following is a step-by-step guide to the application process for 2023:
Those who want to apply for Allahabad University Online Admission 2023 need to follow the below-mentioned steps:
The first step in completing the application is to register online. For further information on how to register online, see the steps below:
Applicants must submit scanned versions of their signature and picture. The photos must be uploaded in accordance with the following guidelines:
The aspirants can pay their Allahabad university application fee online. The following are the steps for making an online payment:
Note: AU Allahabad will not accept offline applications for admissions 2023.