Allahabad University: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

University of Allahabad is a central university established in the year 1887. The university has been declared as an “Institute of National Importance”. Allahabad University offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in various domains like sciences, computer application, arts, humanities and social sciences, commerce, education, law, media, mass communication and journalism, management and business administration, engineering, animation and design. Allahabad University admission to UG, PG and Ph.D programmes is based on entrance exams like CUET, JEE Main, PGAT, GATE and CRET. The university also provides various financial assistance to meritorious students on merit-cum-need basis.

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Allahabad University Latest News and Updates

• The Department of Psychology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, organised a series of lectures to conclude a week-long celebration to mark Foundation Day (Diamond Jubilee year).

• The Department of English & Modern European Languages, University of Allahabad organises a monthly talk series, “Legacy and Future”.

• CSR Cell, University of Allahabad in collaboration with CSRBOX (implementing partner of IBM SkillsBuild) organised the IBM SkillsBuild Job Readiness workshop for the undergraduate, postgraduate and research students of Department of Electronics & Communication, Centre of Computer Education & Training, Department of Family and Community Science in the university. 

Allahabad University Courses

Allahabad University offers a total of 132 diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Allahabad University course list includes diploma, B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, B.P.Ed, B.Tech, B.C.A, B.Voc, P.G.D.C.A, M.Tech, M.P.A, M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, M.F.A, M.B.A Rural Development, M.C.A, M.Phil Developmental Studies and Ph.D.

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Allahabad University Admissions

Allahabad University offers admission to diploma, UG, PG and doctoral level programmes. Candidates are offered admission at Allahabad University based on their scores in the Common University Entrance Exam (CUET) and JEE Main respectively. Allahabad University PG admissions are done on the basis of the PGAT entrance exam. However, the CRET score is accepted for University of Allahabad Ph.D admission.

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Allahabad University Scholarships

Allahabad University provides a wide range of scholarships to meritorious and needy students. To avail Allahabad University scholarship, candidates have to fulfil the eligibility requirements. Allahabad University scholarships aid meritorious students to pursue higher education without any financial hindrances. Outlined below are the Allahabad University scholarships.

• Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Scholarship for General, SC/OBC Minority Category 

• Post Matric Scholarship for General/Minority/SC/ST/OBC category

• Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship

• UGC Scholarship

• Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship

• D. PHIL Scholarship

• GATE Scholarship

• National Scholarship

• Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship

• Dr. Gorakh Prasad Memorial Scholarship

• Merit Cum Means Scholarship

• Minority Merit Cum Means Scholarship

Allahabad University Placements

Allahabad University has a University Placement Cell (UPC) that oversees all placement-related activities. Allahabad University placement cell ensures that most of the students get placed in reputed organisations with handsome pay packages. The cell also provides training in soft skills, personality development programmes, workshops, and active participation of all stakeholders to its students. The placement cell at the University of Allahabad also provides internship opportunities to its students. 

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Allahabad University Collaborations, Accreditation and Recognition

Allahabad University Collaborations

Allahabad University Accreditation

• University of Allahabad has been accredited by the NAAC with ‘B++’ grade. 

Allahabad University Recognition

• Allahabad University has been recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC). 

Allahabad University Facilities and Infrastructure

Allahabad University offers various infrastructural facilities for students and staff members. Allahabad University facilities include a well-stocked library, modern classrooms, sports facilities, canteen, medical facilities, Wi-Fi,  laboratories and so on. The university has an auditorium for conducting events like seminars, guest lectures or any other recreational activity. University of Allahabad hostels provide all basic amenities such as 24-hour electricity, wifi, and other facilities. Some other Allahabad University facilities are a gym, guest rooms, a well-maintained IT infrastructure and many more. 

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Allahabad University Location

Allahabad University is located at Senate House Campus, University Road, Old Katra, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The nearest airport to the university is Prayagraj Airport which is 17 km. The closest railway station to Allahabad University is Prayagraj Junction and it is situated 4.5 km away from the university campus. Allahabad University is located 3.3 km away from the Prayagraj Bus Stand. Students can hire a taxi or a cab to reach University of Allahabad.