Allahabad University Entrance Exam 2023: Admit Card (Out), Date, Application Form, Counselling, Seats

Allahabad University Entrance Exam 2023: The University of Allahabad has issued the Allahabad University admit card 2023 for PGAT 2 on May 28, 2023. Candidates can download the AU PGAT 2 admit card by using their login credentials.  The University has issued the AU PGAT 1 admit card on May 26, 2023. The University of Allahabad has closed the Allahabad University 2023 application form submission window on May 20, 2023. The University of Allahabad has released the Allahabad University 2023 application form for PG on April 25, 2023, on its official website, allduniv.ac.in.  Allahabad University UG admissions will be based on scores in CUET 2023 and for post graduate programmes the admission will be based on PGAT . The University will conduct the PGAT from June 2 to 5 and AU PGAT 2023 results may be declared in the last week of June. CUET 2023 examinations will be held form May 21 to June 6, 2023, except June 3, and 4, 2023.  Before candidates sit down to fill the application form, they should check the eligibility criteria laid down by the Allahabad University. It must be noted that the Allahabad University eligibility criteria 2023 may vary for every UG and PG programmes. 

NOTE - Admission to UG courses of Allahabad University will be done through CUET UG 2023

Allahabad University conducts the AU 2023 PGAT exam for admission to PG programmes offered at the university. Candidates have to pass the PGAT exam and meet the eligibility criteria to get admission to PG programmes such as M.A., M.Com., M.Sc. Biochemistry, Agricultural Sciences, Anthropology, M.A. in Women Studies, and so on. The AU PGAT 2023 (Allahabad University Postgraduate Admission Test 2023), is conducted in both online and offline mode. Candidates who are interested in AU PGAT 2023 can attempt Allahabad University mock test 2023 which will be released by the university on its official website. Candidates can practice with mock test before the Allahabad University entrance test 2023 to become familiar with exam pattern.

Candidates have to bring their admit card with themselves along with the valid ID proof to enter the Allahabad University exam centre 2023. As per the Allahabad University exam pattern 2023, the candidates are given 150 minutes to finish the PGAT exam.

Contact details - 

University of Allahabad,

Senate House Campus, University Road,

Old Katra, Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh, 2110023 

Phone no. - 0532-2461083

Allahabad University Entrance Exam UGAT Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are advised to check the Allahabad University UG eligibility criteria 2023 before they start the application process. The Allahabad University 2023 admission criteria for UG are the minimum requirements that candidates need to eligible for admission to UG programmes offered at the university. Those candidates who fail to fulfill the Allahabad University UG eligibility criteria 2023 will have their application form rejected by the admission committee.

The Allahabad University UG 2023 eligibility criteria may differ for every programme. Candidates can check the Allahabad University UG eligibility criteria 2023 for various UG programmes given below.

Also read - CUET UG eligibility criteria 2023

B.A., B.F.A, B.P.A

• According to the Allahabad University 2023 UG eligibility criteria, candidates must have passed/appeared in the intermediate exam of any stream from Uttar Pradesh/CBSE/ISC or any equivalent examination.

B.Sc. Mathematics, Biology

• Candidates must have passed/appeared in the intermediate exam in science stream from CBSE/ISC/Uttar Pradesh board or any equivalent exam.

B.Sc. Home Science

• Female applicants who qualified or appeared in the intermediate examination from Uttar Pradesh/CBSE/ISC board or equivalent exam.

• These female applicants must be from the Art/Science/Agriculture/Trade group.

B.Com.

• Applicants should have cleared or appeared in the intermediate exam from UP/CBSE/ISC board or equivalent.

• These candidates should be either from Science or Commerce stream.

B.A. Music./B.P.A

• Candidates should have had music as a subject in their intermediate examinations.

• Or he/she should have cleared an equivalent exam in music from a recognized institution.

Important Note: According to the AU UG 2023 eligibility criteria, candidates who already have a bachelor’s degree are not allowed eligible to apply for any of the undergraduate programmes offered by the university.

Allahabad University Entrance Exam PGAT Eligibility Criteria

Candidates have to fulfill the Allahabad University PGAT eligibility criteria 2023 to be eligible for admission to PG programmes offered at the university. Only those candidates who meet the Allahabad University 2023 PGAT eligibility criteria will be considered eligible for the next rounds of admission. Candidates can check the Allahabad University PGAT eligibility criteria 2023 of various PG course offered by the university is given below.

The most important and foremost Allahabad University eligibility criteria which candidates have to satisfy for all subjects is mentioned below:

• Candidates who have already passed or appeared in the qualifying graduation level exam (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com. degree courses of three years) from the University of Allahabad or B..A., B.Sc., B.Com. degree or honours courses from a university recognized by UGC or exam recognized by Allahabad University.

Subject and non-subject candidates should keep the following points about the AU PGAT eligibility criteria 2023 to be kept in mind while filling the application form. by both subject and non-subject candidates.

• Candidates can apply for any of the following subjects only if they have studied the subject in the third year examination of graduation level or equivalent - Ancient History, Economics, Education, English Literature/Language, Hindi, MEd . & Mod., History , Music (Vocal, Sitar and Tabla), Painting, Philosophy , Political Science , Sanskrit , Sociology , Statistics, Urdu , Botany , Chemistry , Physics , Zoology , Computer Science, Anthropology, Defence Studies, Geography, Mathematics, Psychology, M.Com .
• Candidates can opt for Economics only if they have studied Economics/ Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subjects at least up to B.Sc. /B.A. Part II. However, candidates can choose the following subjects even if they have not studied them in the third year examination of graduation level English , Hindi , Medieval and Modern History, Political Science, Ancient History, Education and Philosophy, provided they indicate them in the form at a proper place. Non-subject candidates do not have to appear for PGAT.
• Additionally, non-subject candidates can apply for the following subjects only if they have scored at least 60% in any stream at graduation - Sociology and Psychology.
• Non-subject candidates can apply for Statistics only if they had Mathematics and Statistics at graduation level or had studied Economics as a subject at least up to B.A Part II.
• For M.A. in Economics, non-subject candidates must have studied Mathematics or Economics or Statistics up to B.A./B.Sc. Part II.
• Candidates taking the PGAT for Physics/Chemistry will be considered non-subject candidates for admissions to M.Sc. in Material Science.
• Non-subject candidates need to appear for the test in both of the subjects studied by them in B.Sc./B.A. third year. For those non-subject candidates who have cleared their B.Com. will have to appear in the test for Commerce only. Candidates who have done their honours will have to appear in the test for honours subject only.
• Non-subject candidates may have to undergo further rounds of assessment after qualifying the entrance examination.
• Non-subject candidates seeking admissions into M.A./ M.Sc. courses will have to appear for the test in the two subjects studied by them in B.A/B.Sc. third year.

M.A. Programmes (Except for Anthropology)

• Candidates should have passed their BA Part III examination in the same subject candidate seeks admissions into. Or the candidate should have pursued their B.A. (Hons.) in the same subject the candidate seeks admissions into.
• However, in certain subjects, candidates will be able to seek admissions into as non-subject candidates provided they have mentioned in their application forms that they are applying for the course as non-course candidates.
• For admissions into M.A. in Painting, candidates with B.F.A. (Four Year Course) or B.V.A. (Four Year Course) will also be considered eligible.
• For admissions into M.A. in Music (Sitar/Tabla/Vocal), only female candidates are eligible. Candidates who have passed the Alankar/Sangeet Praveen/Nipun Examination recognized equivalent to B.A. exam in music by the university are also eligible.

M.Com.

• Candidates should have passed their B.Com./B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc. exams.

M.Sc. (subjects other than Earth & Planetary Science (Geology), Anthropology, Bio-Chemistry and Computer Sciences

• Candidates should have cleared their B.Sc. Part III Examination in the same subject in which they seek admissions into. Or the B.Sc. (Hons.) exam in the same subjects they seek admissions into.
• For admission to M.A./M.Sc. in Statistics, in case, seats are vacant after the admission of all eligible candidates, candidates who have cleared the B.Sc./B.A Part III exam with Math as a subject and with statistics as a subject at least till B.Sc./B.A. (Part II) Examination will be eligible. Or those who have passed the B.Sc./B.A. (Hons.) exam with maths as the main subject and Statistics as an auxiliary subject will also be considered eligible.

M.A./M.Sc. in Anthropology

• Candidates should have passed B.A. Part III Examination with any of the two subjects - Political Science, History, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, and Geography. Or the candidates should have taken B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) exam with Anthropology or any of the aforementioned subjects. Or they should have done B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology and Botany to be eligible.

M.Sc. Biochemistry

• Candidates should have a pass in B.Sc. Part III Examination with Biochemistry or Chemistry as a subject and Botany/Zoology/Physiology/ Biotechnology/Industrial Fish and Fisheries/Microbiology as the other subject.
• Or candidates should have cleared their B.Sc. (Hons.) exam with Biochemistry/Chemistry/ Botany/Physiology/ Biotechnology/Microbiology/Zoology as the main or subsidiary subject (ideally Chemistry/Biochemistry should be the main subject).
• Or those who have passed the M.B.B.S. exam. Also, such candidates will be exempted from appearing for the entrance test.

M.Sc. in Agricultural Science

• Only those candidates who have passed B.Sc. Agriculture exam (Four-year course) will be eligible.

M.P.A. (Sitar/Tabla/Vocal)

• Both female and male candidates are eligible. They should have completed their B.A. Music (Three Year Course) exam or B.A. Part III exam with Music as one of the subjects.
• Or candidates should have completed their B.A. (Hons.) exam with Music as the main subject. Or candidates should have passed Alankar/Nipun/Sangeet Praveen/Alankar or similar exam recognized to be equivalent to the B.A. Exam in Music by the university.

M.Sc. in Computer Science

• The candidate should have passed B.Sc. (Three Years Degree Course) or B.Sc. (Honors) with Computer Maintenance/Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Application as one of his/her subjects till B.Sc. Part II level.

M.Sc. in Applied Geology

• The candidate should have passed B.Sc.(Three Year Degree Course) with any two of the following subjects upto B.Sc. Part II - Physics, Geology, Mathematics. Candidates will be required to appear in any of the two subjects for the test.

M.A. Women Studies

• Candidates should have appeared in or obtained from a bachelor’s level degree from an accredited institution or university.

M.F.A. (Master in Fine Arts)

• The candidate should have completed a B.F.A. degree course with Sculpture, Applied Arts, Textile Design, Graphics, and Painting with an area of specialization from a recognized university or equivalent exams with a minimum aggregate of 55% aggregate. Additionally, the candidate should not be more than 27 years of age by June 30, 2023. Candidates who have a BFA in Painting with textile or graphic of Allahabad University will be eligible for textile/graphic design stream.

M.A. (Development Studies)

• The candidate should have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent grade in higher secondary/intermediate and high school and 55% as minimum aggregate or equivalent in Bachelor of Social Work/B.A. in Economics/B.Com./Bachelor in Development Studies/B.Sc. (Ag.)/Globalization and Development Studies/BBA/Management/Bachelor of Planning/Bachelor degree in Rural Development from a recognized University and minimum 50% score in the entrance exam.

M.Sc. (Environmental Science)

• The candidate should have appeared in or passed Bachelor's degree examination under 10+2+3 pattern with science subject from a recognized University with 50% as the minimum aggregate. The minimum mark requirement is not applicable to the SC/ST candidates.

M.Sc. (Textile and Apparel Designing)

• A candidate should have passed B.A./B.Sc./B.Sc. (Home Science)

M. P. Ed.

• Candidates should have passed their B.P.Ed. or equivalent.
• Or they should have obtained a B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST/ OBC candidates.
• Those sportspersons who have represented India in the International Championship or have won positions in the last three academic sessions in the intervarsity and national championships listed in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Married but eligible candidates can apply for the course.

M.A. in Film Theatre

• The candidate should have a graduate-level degree in any subject.

M.Sc. in Design and Innovation in Rural Technology

• Candidates should have earned a Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education with Botany/Agriculture/Zoology discipline from any Indian University or any accredited institution or any foreign University which the academic council of Allahabad University recognizes.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

Allahabad University Entrance Exam UGAT Application Details

The Allahabad University will release the Allahabad University registration form for UG courses in online mode on its official website. Admission to AU UG programmes 2023 will be done through CUET 2023. It must be noted that the Allahabad University application process is completely online. Follow the step by step procedures given below to fill the Allahabad University UG application form 2023 in online mode.

• Visit the official website - cuet.samarth.ac.in. 
• Click on the official application form ink to fill the form. 

• Enter the required details and upload their photograph and signature in the following specifications. 

Also see - CUET application correction window 2023

AU UG 2023 Registration - Document Specifications

• After filling the required details and uploading the documents, Click on the ‘submit’ tab. 

• Next, a message will appear on the candidate’s screen saying “Application successfully submitted” and displaying an application ID. Candidates should retain this application ID and email ID for further references. 

• Print a copy of the complete filled AU UG 2023 application form. 

• The application fee can be paid in the online mode. General/OBC category candidates will have to pay Rs. 700 and SC/ST/PH category candidates will have to pay Rs. 350. 

Application Fees

Allahabad University Entrance Exam PGAT Application Details

The university has released Allahabad University PGAT application form 2023 on April 25, in online mode. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria have to fill and submit the Allahabad University 2023 PGAT application form before the deadline. Applicants have to fill their personal and academic details in the Allahabad University PGAT application form 2023. They are also required to upload the scanned copy of required document in the prescribed specification. After filling the application form, candidates have to pay the application fee. 

Follow the steps given below to fill the Allahabad University 2023 PGAT application form 

• Visit the official website - allduniv.ac.in.
• Click on the official Allahabad University application form link to fill the form. 

• The name and important date of the entrance examination will appear on the screen. 

• Next, four buttons will appear on the screen for downloading the brochure, opening the form for application, opening the challan form and for admit card printing.

• To fill the application form, click on the ‘apply online’ tab and application form will be displayed on the screen.

• Enter all the required details in the fields marked with asterisks in the application form. 

• After entering the details, upload the scanned photograph and signature in the following specifications.  

Document Specifications

• Check the details filled in the application form by clicking on the ‘preview application form’ tab.

• After checking the details, submit the application form by entering the correct image code on the screen. 

Fee Payment 

• To pay the application fee, click on the ‘online’ tab. Then, press the ‘submit application form’ button.   

• The payment mode and its details will now appear on the screen. Candidates now have to click on ‘Pay online’ button. 

• Now, candidates will be redirected to HDFC payment gateway. Choose the suitable payment option out of the following - net banking, credit, debit card.

• Type in the required details and submit the form. 

• After the submission of the AU PGAT 2023 application form, the entire form will be displayed on the screen. Print out multiple copies of of the application form and preserve it till the admission is over.

Allahabad Univerity PGAT 2023 Application Form - Points to Remember 

• Candidates eligible to apply for M.A. admission test should not submit application forms for M.Com. and M.Sc. tests and those eligible for M.Com. admission test should not be submitting forms for M.Sc. and M.A tests. Similarly, those eligible for M.Sc. admission test should not submit forms for M.A. and M.Com. 
• Candidates taking the admission test in M.A will have to indicate in their forms either the two subjects studied in the third year examination at the graduate level or the main subject studies in honours-level in graduation. They may also indicate the courses they are eligible to take admissions into as non-subject candidates. But they will have to take the PGAT for only those two subjects studied by them in B.Sc. third year. 
• Candidates appearing for the M.Com. admission test can indicate the two subjects of M.A. they are eligible to take admissions into as non-subject candidates. But he/she needs to take the PGAT only for one commerce subject. 
• Those taking the admission test in M.Sc. can indicate either the two subjects studied by them in the third year of graduation or their honours subject in the form. Alongside, they may also mention their interest in any of the following subjects - M.Com., M.A., M.Sc. in Defence Studies as eligible non-subject candidates. However, they will have to take the test for only that subject studied in B.Sc. third year. 
• Those who have done their B.A. (Hons.) and want admissions into M.A. in their honours course (other than Anthropology) are eligible to appear for the M.A. admission test only in their honours subject. Non-subject candidates who seek admissions into the M.A. courses they are eligible for will have to appear for the M.A. admission test in the honours subject. Candidates having passed B.A. (Hons.) in mathematics and seeking admissions into M.A. Statistics will have to appear for the M.S. admission test in their honours subject. 
• If the M.A./M.Sc. admission test is conducted for only a single subject out of the two subjects which the candidate is eligible for, he/she will have to appear for the test only in that single subject. 
• For M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences, M.Sc. in Biochemistry,   M.A./M.Sc. in Anthropology, M.Sc. in Computer Science, M.A. (Theatre & Film), M.Mus, M.F.A.,  M.D.S., M.Sc. in Material Science, M.Sc. (Environmental Science), M.Sc. (Bioinformatics), M.Sc. (Applied Geology, M.Sc. (Textile & Apparel Designing), M.Sc. in Design and innovation, M.P.Ed., Master in Development Studies, M.Sc. In Design & Innovation in Rural Technology, M.A. in Women Studies, there will be separate admission tests instead of the general M.Sc./M.A. admission test. 

Application Fees

Allahabad University Entrance Exam PGAT Preparation Tips

Following are the preparation tips for Allahabad university PGAT 2023 which the candidates are advised to follow to score better in the entrance exam. 

• Refer to the exam pattern and go through the question paper structure and entrance exam syllabus. Take up each of the topics mentioned in the syllabus and read up sufficient material on them. 

• Start preparing much in advance for the exam instead of leaving the syllabus for the last minute. Make a time-table and try to follow it consistently. Also, make sure that you revise a specific portion of the syllabus on a regular basis.

•  Practice previous years' sample papers. Conduct your own mock-test sessions wherein you can practice the sample papers within the same duration as that of the exam. This will not only help candidates to increase their speed in answering the questions but also help them to pinpoint the areas they need to pay more attention to.

Allahabad University Entrance Exam PGAT Exam Pattern

Candidates preparing for the postgraduate exam can refer to the AU PGAT exam pattern 2023 to know details about the entrance test. The AU PGAT 2023 exam pattern consists of various key details related to the question paper such as number of questions, type of questions, duration, and so on. By going through the AU PGAT exam pattern 2023, candidates can become familiar with structure and format of the question paper.

This will also help them to know what type of question will appear in the paper and how to tackle those questions.

Allahabad University PGAT Exam Pattern 2023

• Questions for all the subjects will be objective (MCQ) type.
• In the question papers of all the subjects, the first fifty questions will be compulsory for all candidates. These questions will be from the following topics - general English, general awareness, mental ability, general Hindi.
• The question paper will consist of two sets of questions related to the subject candidate is appearing for.
• Candidates who are taking the test for only one subject will have to solve 100 questions (50 compulsory subjects + 50 questions related to the subject) in 90 minutes.
• Candidates who are appearing for two subjects will have to attempt 150 questions (50 compulsory subjects + 50 questions from the first subject + 50 questions from the second subject). The total duration of the test will be 120 minutes.
• For M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, M.A/ M.Sc. Anthropology, M.Sc. Agricultural Sciences. M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. Biochemistry,  M.Mus. courses, the exam will be for two hours. Candidates will be given an extra fifteen minutes for distribution of question paper and answer scripts and filling up of details in the answer booklet.
• For M.A. and M.Sc. courses, there will be combined question booklets. The question booklet will have separate question papers for each subject under the M.A. and M.Sc. courses. Each question paper will have questions worth 300 marks.
• For M.Com., M.A/M.Sc. Anthropology, M.Sc. Agricultural Sciences, M.Sc. Biochemistry, and M.Sc. Computer Science, there will be separate question papers. Each question paper will be of 300 marks.
• Candidates seeking admissions into M.A. and M.Sc. courses will be provided with two separate answer booklets- for each subject studied in B.Sc./B.A. IIIrd year.
• Those seeking admissions into only one course under M.A./M.Sc. Courses (for honours students), M.Com., M.A., M.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Sc./M.Sc. Anthropology, M.Sc. Computer Science, M.SC. Agricultural Sciences will be given one answer booklet.
• In case of candidates appearing for two subjects, their first answer booklet will be collected by the invigilator after 1.3 hours. The second answer booklet will have to be submitted upon the completion of the test.
• For M.Sc. in Computer Sciences, there will be two parts in the question paper - Part 1 - Mathematics (Compulsory Section) and Part II - Physics or Chemistry.
• For M.Sc. Applied Geology, there will be three parts in the question paper - a) Physics b) Mathematics c) Geology.
• M.A. Music (Instrumental - Sitar and Tabla and Vocal), M.A. Painting, and M.Mus., there will be:

i) Theory paper - 300 marks

ii) Practical - 100 marks

Marking Scheme

• For every correct answer - 2 marks
• For every incorrect answer - Minus 0.5 mark

Allahabad University Entrance Exam PGAT Result

The Allahabad University will announce the AU PGAT 2023 result in an 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 2023 mentions various details such as candidate’s name, roll number, registration/user ID, subject-wise score, category, name of the father and mother. Candidates who have passed in the Allahabad University PGAT 2023 will be invited for the counselling.

Allahabad University Entrance Exam UGAT Counselling

Candidates who qualified for the CUET UG 2023 will be invited to the Allahabad University counselling 2023 hosted by the university. During Allahabad University counselling 2023, candidates have to get their documents verified and then pay the admission fee. Any candidate who fail to attend the Allahabad University counselling 2023 will lose their claim to the seat. Given below are the steps involved in Allahabad University counselling. 

• Candidates have to click on the official link for registration. 

• After clicking on the link, candidates are required to enter the requisite details to complete the registration process. 

• Once the registration process is complete, candidates will have to log in with the help of their DOB and roll number. 

• Candidates will see their complete details displayed after clicking on the login button. 

• After entering the required details like class 10th and 12th marks, candidates will be able to take a printout of the form. Candidates are required to save this form for further references.  

• Post counselling process, the rank will be generated and candidates will find their subject choices displayed as per their rank, category, and availability. 

• Candidates will have to be physically present in the counselling session at ‘Pravesh Bhawan’  on the specified counselling day and venue with the requisite documents (including imitation card generated after the registration process), else their admissions will be cancelled.

• Following will be the fee remittance step. Fees will have to be submitted by the candidate on the same day of document verification. After paying the fees, candidates will have to submit the fee slip on the same day at Pravesh Bhawan, after which they will be handed over their admission card.