Allahabad University, [AU] Allahabad

Allahabad University was established on 23rd September 1887. It is the 4th oldest university in India after Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras University, respectively. Allahabad University’s contribution to engineering, politics, law, science, technology, entrepreneurship, education, literature, social sciences, health care and films is unparalleled. 

Allahabad University conducts entrance tests for various PG courses in the fields of Arts, Technology, Science, Law & Management. The University was ranked 8 by India Today and 68 by NIRF under the University category in 2019. It also offers an exchange programme for students every year.

Table of Contents

• Highlights
• Why Choose Allahabad University?
• Ranking
• Courses
• Departments
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admission
• Cut Off
• AU Campus
• Infrastructure
• Hostel Details
• Placements
• Scholarships
• Collaborations
• AU Distance Education
• Alumni

Allahabad University Highlights 

The highlights of Allahabad University, such as university type, student-faculty ratio, approvals, facilities, etc., are mentioned below.

Why Choose Allahabad University?

Allahabad University is one of the oldest modern universities in India with 17,727 students intake. It offers 86 courses in 11 streams. The University has 2 dynamic NCC Units, No. 2 U. P. Big guns Battery and the Naval Wing. These 2 units organise classes for various subjects of importance to Army/ Navy obligations/aptitudes, take cadets to NCC Camps for unified preparation with their partners from different establishments.

Allahabad University Academic Advantages

Allahabad University aims not just to help the students to excel academically but lead them to an overall development so that they mature into responsible human beings and citizens. Emphasis is laid on the ethical and moral growth of the students. The university works towards providing opportunities and facilities to economically, socially, and educationally marginalized students. The University of Allahabad provides good infrastructure throughout the colleges.

Allahabad University Ranking

Allahabad University is recognized by UGC and is honoured by government and international organizations for its outstanding performance in various disciplines. Given below is an overview of AU's rankings in the last few years by different organizations:

• QS World University ranked the university 401–450 in Asia in 2020.
• The University was ranked 8 by India Today 
• It secured 68th position under the University category in 2019 by NIRF 

Allahabad University Courses

AU courses are offered at various levels like a PG diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, and details regarding them are given on the official website of AU. 

Below is the summary of the courses offered by the Allahabad University across different disciplines with their specializations:

Allahabad University Engineering Courses

Allahabad University Sciences Courses

Allahabad University Arts Courses

Allahabad University Business & Commerce Courses

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Allahabad University Departments

Mentioned below are the departments of Allahabad University. Each department is built for a particular stream or two and offers courses and programs under that stream. Students can pursue many courses under a department.

Allahabad University Eligibility Criteria

Numerous courses are offered by Allahabad University, each of which has different eligibility criteria. Below is a list of a few courses offered by the university with their eligibility criteria:

Allahabad University B.Tech Eligibility

Bachelor of Technology is a 4-year undergraduate program, with a specialization in Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication. The course has 8 semesters of 6 months each. 

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed in 10+2 or its equivalent examination securing reasonably good marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 
• Students must have scored good marks in JEE, UPSEE

Allahabad University MBA Eligibility

Masters of Business Administration is a 2-year postgraduate program. AU offers an MBA program in Rural Development, consisting of 4 semesters of 6 months each. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Students completed UG degree (10+2+3 Pattern) in the relevant field from a recognized university
• Students must have one of the valid test scores of the examination conducted by the University. 

Allahabad University B.Sc Eligibility

Bachelor in Science is a 3-year program in the department of science. The program consists of 6 semesters of 6 months each. The university offers this program in Home Science and  Applied Science.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students completed 10+2 examinations in the relevant field from a recognized university with comparatively good scores.

Allahabad University Admission

The AU admission is initiated by filling up an online on the official website of Allahabad University. An entrance test is taken for admission.

The Allahabad University Admission 2021 is based on the entrance exam, counselling and merit. Admission to B.Tech is through JEE score. For admission in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, students have to appear for UGAT. The students can check the official website for counselling information.

Read more on Allahabad University Admission 2021

Allahabad University Cut Off

Allahabad University offers numerous courses in different disciplines to its students. Every year, University releases varying cut-offs for different courses during the admission season. Allahabad University cut off is determined based on the availability of seat and reservation category. The candidate has to clear the Undergraduate Admission Test and Post Graduate Admission Test to take admission to the courses offered. 

Below is the criteria based on which the cut-off of programs is released:

• The number of candidates has to appear in the examination.
• Cut-offs are based on last year's statistics.
• Reservation category of student.

For more information, check Allahabad University Cut off.

Allahabad University Campus

Allahabad University campus life for every student is not just an educational journey but a journey that shapes their complete personality. AU offers numerous resources like the National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme, Athletic Association to name a few. It is considered as an Institute of National Importance. 

Allahabad University Infrastructure Facilities

AU College campus area of 232 acres is well designed for academics and extracurricular activities. Facilities like a library, hostel, guest house, etc are provided to students on the campus. The library has 7,50,983 volumes of books and journals and  Ph.D thesis in both hard and soft copies. The campus has Gandhi Bhawan, which is a place full of peace and calm, ideal for bhajan, yoga and meditation. 

Some of the facilities offered are:

• Library
• Computer Labs
• Gandhi Bhawan
• Gandhi Bhawan Library
• Hostel
• Sports Complex
• Moot Court
• Cafeteria
• Gym
• Wi-Fi
• Medical Facility
• Music Room
• Auditorium

Allahabad University Hostel Details

Allahabad University provides separate hostel accommodation facilities for boys and girls. The hostel infrastructure has all the modern facilities. Hostel fees for the university are mentioned on the official website of the University. It has 9 boys hostel and 6 girls hostel. Hostel fees are minimal.

In general, all hostels, have the following facilities :

• Mess facility in each hostel 
• Hygienic meals 
• Hot water
• 24-hour security
• Gymnasium
• Common Room
• TV
• Laundry
• Recreation Room

Read more on Allahabad University Facilities provided at the campus.

Allahabad University Placements

Various companies visit the campus for recruitment. The companies offer various internships for the students. The internships help students to get an idea about the industry setup and helps them learn the requirements of the industry. It helps them develop skills that will go a long way in their respective careers.

• Good industry packages are offered to the students.
• Industrial visits, personality development programs are organized within the campus.
• Some of the companies visiting the campus are TCS, TechMahindra, Azim Premji Foundation, Gandhi Fellowship, Infogain, Convergys to name a few.

Read more about Allahabad University Placement.

Allahabad University Scholarships

AU scholarships are provided in various programs ranging from UG to PG. The details of the AU scholarships are mentioned below:

• Students are provided with a merit scholarship of Rs. 5,000/- per year to deserving students.
• UGC scholarship is provided to research scholars as per UGC rules.
• The scholarship amount of Rs. 3,000/- year is given to MA/M.Sc students under Dr. Gorakh Prasad Memorial Scholarship scheme.
• Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship is provided to SC/ST and meritorious students. 
• The scholarship amount of Rs. 5,000/- is provided to B.Tech and M.Tech students who have cleared GATE.

Allahabad University Collaborations

Allahabad University has signed numerous Memorandum of Understanding with national as well as international educational institutions and corporate organizations.

Allahabad University International Collaborations

AU's tie-ups with various international educational institutions are as follows

• World Food Preservation Centre LLC
• Biomaterials Centre, National Institute for Material Science
• Unilever Research and Development Vlaardingen B.V
• University of Massachusetts
• Aarhus University

Allahabad University National Collaborations

AU's tie-ups with various national research/government institutions are as follows

• CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute
• National Institute of Technology (NITD)-Delhi
• India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences
• The National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting
• Centre of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance

Allahabad University Distance Education

AU offers a distance education program in which some Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are offered online. The courses are approved by UGC, the curriculum is industry-aligned. Distance education is provided in business management, human resources, electronics, education training, and many others, etc.

• Bachelor courses provided are B.A, B.Sc, B.Ed and B.Com
• Masters courses offered are M.C.A, M.Sc, M.C.A, M.Ed, M.Tech, MBA, M.Com

Allahabad University Alumni

Notable alumni of the university are former chief justice Shri Ranganath Mishra and Shri K. N. Singh, former PM of India Shri Gulzari Lal Nanda and Shri Chandrashekhar, famous Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachhan and many more. Pass out students have to register on the official website of the University to become a part of the alumni association of the university.