Allahabad University: Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements

Harinitha Panneerselvam

Updated on - Apr 24, 2024

Allahabad University admission for 2024 is ongoing. Allahabad University B.Tech admissions will be based on JEE Main scores. The JEE Main Session 2 results will be released on April 25, 2024. Admission to UG courses is based on CUET scores. The CUET-UG exam is scheduled between 

Allahabad University was established as a collegiate central university. It is the 4th oldest university in India after Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras Universities. It was declared an Institution of National Importance by the Parliament of India in 2005. It has been ranked 38 among all the 40 central universities in India. The President of India is the visitor and the Governor of Uttar Pradesh is the Chief Rector of the university. 

Allahabad University offers full-time courses at UG, PG, diploma, and doctorate levels under 5 significant faculties, namely science, arts, commerce, law, and management. Allahabad University also offers an exchange program for students every year. Students can check their timetables online. It is one of the participating colleges in CUET and the admissions to UG courses will be made based on the same. PG admissions are done based on UGC NET, GATE, and PGAT.

With highly qualified professors and an extensive curriculum, Allahabad University has cultivated well-educated students, who have attained high positions in government services. Read about the salient features of the university that have impressed the students here- GetMyUni Verdict.

Allahabad University Highlights 2024

Allahabad University functions with the Chancellor as the ceremonial head while the executive powers rest with the Vice-Chancellor. The Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the Board of Faculties, and the Finance Committee are the administrative authorities of the university. Some of the highlighting features of Allahabad University are encapsulated in the following table:

Allahabad University Admission 2024

The Allahabad University admission 2024 starts with the registration process. UGAT/CUET and PGAT scores are considered for admission to its UG and PG programs like BA, BA LLB, BCA, MCA, MSc, MBA, etc. Notices regarding admissions to various courses are displayed on the official website of Allahabad University. Details of online/ offline exam centres are available on the website.

The students can check the official website for counselling information. The following steps show the application process done by Allahabad University for admission to its various courses:

1. Visit the official website of Allahabad University.
2. Register with the requested personal details.
3. Log in by using the candidate's credentials- username and password.
4. Fill out the application form completely and upload a passport-sized photograph and signature.
5. Submit the application form along with the application fee.

Allahabad University Eligibility Criteria

Numerous courses are offered by Allahabad University, each of which has different eligibility criteria. Candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria for their respective courses to get admitted to the same. Below is a list of a few courses offered by the university with their eligibility criteria.

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• Accepted exams are UGAT/ JEE Main/ CUET.
• Candidates should have passed class 12 in the relevant subject from a recognized board

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• Accepted exams are PGAT/ GATE.
• Candidates should have passed a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

• Accepted exams are CRET/ UGC NET/ JRF/ SLET.
• Candidates should have passed a master's degree in the relevant stream from a recognized university.

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Allahabad University Admission Dates 2024

Allahabad University Admission 2024 is based on scores secured in national-level exams. Candidates can apply for admission via the online portal. Some of the tentative admission dates to be noted for 2024 are listed below:

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 the Allahabad University rankings in the last few years by different organizations:

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

Allahabad University Courses

The courses at Allahabad University are offered at various levels like a PG diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. There are almost 86 courses offered in the university departments. A list of a few courses offered by the university is listed below with their details. 

Allahabad University Fee Details

Allahabad University is one of the oldest and most renowned universities in the country. The fee varies for different courses different on the university. The fee structure for a few of the major courses offered is listed above in the table.

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Allahabad University Cutoff

Allahabad University offers numerous courses in different disciplines to its students. Every year, the university releases a cutoff for different courses during the admission season. Cutoffs are released in the form of opening and closing ranks every year. The B.Tech cutoff is based on JEE Main and the expected 2023 cutoff is given below. 

Allahabad University B.Tech JEE Main Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

Allahabad University cutoff is determined based on the following:

• Availability of seats 
• The number of candidates appearing in the examination.
• Cut-offs are based on last year's statistics.
• Reservation category of student.

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Allahabad University Placements

Various companies visit the Allahabad University campus for recruitment.  As per the latest placements, many from UG programs were placed with Hamleys, a British-based toy manufacturing company, and a salary package of INR 1.80 LPA (plus incentives) was offered to the students. As per the latest NIRF institutional report, 980+ students were placed during placements in 2021. The stats for 2024 placements have not been released on the university's website yet. 

• The median package offered during the placements drive ranged from 4.2 LPA to 6.2 LPA.

Allahabad University Top Recruiters

Many reputed multinational and national companies visit the University of Allahabad campus to recruit their students. The visiting companies also offer summer internship opportunities along with final-year placements. Some of the top recruiting companies are given below. 

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Allahabad University Departments

Mentioned below are the departments of Allahabad University. Each department in Allahabad University is built for a particular stream or two and offers courses and programs under that stream. The departments are categorized into 4 faculties:

Why Choose Allahabad University?

Allahabad University is one of the oldest modern universities in India with 17,727 students intake. Earlier, it was known as the "Oxford of the East". Its Central University status was re-established through the University of Allahabad Act 2005 by the Parliament of India. The following are some of the best features that distinguish the university from the rest.

• The university is visited by the President of India.
• It has been recognized with National Importance by the Parliament of India in 2005.
• Allahabad University has been ranked 38 among all the 40 central universities in India.
• The Institute of Gandhian Thought & Peace Studies, Gandhi Bhawan was visited by world-famous personalities and leaders such as Mother Teresa, Former Prime Minister Morarji Desai and many more.
• The central library is known for its collection of 7,58,863 books & bound vols journals. It has 18,648 e-journals and 176 print journals.
• The National Cadet Corps (NCC) at the campus has opened 4 NCC units and provides opportunities to the youth.
  

Allahabad University Academic Advantages

Allahabad University aims not just to help the students to excel academically but to lead them to an overall development so that they mature into responsible human beings and citizens. The following are the academic advantages:

• The Rajiv Gandhi Chair in Contemporary Studies of Allahabad University was set up by the Government of India to honour the contributions of the former Prime Minister, Late Sri Rajiv Gandhi. It established 10 such chairs in selected central & state universities. The themes of these chairs include namely Panchayati Raj System, Women’s Empowerment etc.

The chair aims at the following:

• To coordinate and provide a think tank in the thrust areas assigned to the Chair by drawing the expertise and inputs from academics and experts from other sectors like media and NGOs.
• To design and execute capacity-building programs for teachers in higher education focused on the thrust areas of the Chair.
• To strengthen the role of universities/ academics in public policymaking.
• To conduct short-term courses in the concerned disciplines. Publications of proceedings.
• To engage studies in research works leading to a D.Phil degree.

The university-industry interface cell provides the following benefits:

1. Access to manpower, including well-trained graduates and knowledgeable faculty from the university.
2. Access to basic and applied research results from which new products and processes will evolve.
3. Solutions to specific problems or professional expertise are usually not found in an individual firm.

Allahabad University Result

Allahabad University result 2024 has been released on its official website for a few undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Students can check their results for the exam sessions by visiting the official website and candidates can get updates on the same related to the dates of releasing the results. The result is published in the 'Student' section on the website.

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Allahabad University Infrastructure 

The campus area of 232 acres at Allahabad University is well-designed for academics and extracurricular activities. Facilities like a library, hostel, guest house, etc are provided to students on the campus. The central library houses 7,50,983 volumes of books and journals and PhD thesis in both hard and soft copies. The Allahabad University campus has Gandhi Bhawan Institute, which is a place full of peace and calm, ideal for yoga, and meditation. The following are the best highlights of Gandhi Bhawan, which has many prominent world-famous visitors

• Gandhi Bhawan Mandapam, for meditation, yoga, and bhajan. 
• Gandhi Bhawan Library- a very good collection of literature on Gandhian thought and other related subjects.
• Gandhi Bhawan Conference Hall, a well-equipped with an audio-video system, with a capacity of more than sixty persons for deliberation and discussion.
• Gandhi Bhawan Lawn with blossoming lotus.

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Allahabad University Scholarship

The Allahabad University scholarships are provided in various programs ranging from UG to PG. It offers both need and merit-based scholarships to eligible candidates. The details of the scholarships are mentioned below:

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Allahabad University Collaborations

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

International Collaborations

National Collaborations

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

Allahabad University Faculty

The Allahabad University has diverse and talented resource persons from reputed academic institutions and industries. The Academic Staff Development Scheme was introduced to enable academic staff to become effective facilitators of student learning.

The following are the ways by which the faculty carries out the academic enhancement for the students:

• Quality improvement with a quantitative increase in the number of programs.
• Modernizing training package incorporating the use of LCD, notebook, networking, etc.
• Organizing training programs for the training of women in the management of higher education.

Allahabad University Alumni

Apart from all the academics and the cultural festivals, Allahabad University has given our country some of the most profound and notable alumni. Mentioned below are some inspirational and famous Allahabad University alumni with their current positions. 

Allahabad University Constituent Colleges

Constituent colleges are those colleges or institutions established and maintained by the university. The following are the constituent colleges of Allahabad University.

Allahabad University Top Affiliated Colleges

Allahabad University has several 38+ affiliated colleges that operate independently with a formal collaborative agreement with it and it controls its academic policies, syllabus etc. The following are the top affiliated colleges of Allahabad University.

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