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UOA
University of Allahabad (Allahabad University), Prayagraj Premier Central University
Senate House Campus, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India – 211002 · Official Portal
Central University funded by Government of India
UGC Recognized
Fourth Oldest University in India
Estd. 1887
NEP-Aligned Programs
Institutional Tier
Central UnivGovt of India
UG Admission Seat Pool
13,000+Across Streams
UG 4-Year Median CTC
₹8.3 LPAProfessional Tracks
PG 2-Year Median CTC
₹7.8 LPA2024 Archive
Academic Profile
100+ CoursesNEP Structure
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Allahabad University Highlights
Institutional framework & structural identifiers
Established Year
23rd September 1887 (Fourth oldest in India)
Institute Type
Central University (Public / Government)
Regulatory Board
Recognised by UGC (University of Allahabad Act 2005)
Primary Campuses
Senate House, Muir College, Chatham Lines Campus
Admission Channel
CUET-UG (UG courses) / Native PGAT (PG courses)
Official Link
About University of Allahabad
Historical legacy and deep educational heritage
The University of Allahabad is a premier public central university holding an esteemed position in India's academic history. Evolving from Muir Central College, whose foundation stone was laid in 1873, it officially achieved university status on 23rd September 1887, making it the fourth oldest university structure in the nation. It was designated as an autonomous Central University by the Parliament under the University of Allahabad Act 2005.
Spanning multiple historic campuses across the heart of Prayagraj city, the university offers over 100 NEP-aligned multi-disciplinary tracks. Known historically as the "Oxford of the East," the institution supports an extensive research network alongside its traditional humanities, sciences, commerce, management, and legal faculties.
Curriculum Strands, Fee Bands & Intake
NEP-aligned snapshot mapped for reference (Batch 2026–27)
| Course Strand | Duration | Indicative Fee Range | Eligibility & Entrance Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. (Arts Combinations) Hindi, English, Political Science, Economics, History, etc. | 3 Years | ₹1,800 – ₹1.1 LakhsFull Course Scale | 10+2 from a recognised board with min 50% marks + CUET-UG score clearance |
| B.Sc (Science Groups) Mathematics Group / Bio Group combinations | 3 Years | ₹5,200 – ₹60,000Full Course Scale | 10+2 with relevant Science subjects from a recognised board + CUET-UG |
| B.Com General Commerce Tracks | 3 Years | UG standard baseline band | 10+2 (Commerce/Science/Arts combination) with required aggregate + CUET-UG |
| B.A. LL.B (Hons) Integrated 5-Year Legal Track | 5 Years | ~ ₹1,60,000Full 5-Year Course Total | 10+2 clearance + Applicable Law Entrance notified by university/CUET |
| B.E. / B.Tech* Engineering tracks via constituent/associated units | 4 Years | ₹1,18,000 – ₹3,60,000Indicative Total Scale | 10+2 with Physics & Math + Engineering Entrance as per active notifications |
| M.A. postgraduate Humanities and Social Science disciplines | 2 Years | ₹2,420 – ₹40,000Full Program Scale | Bachelor's Degree in relevant field with min 55% marks + Native PGAT Rank |
| M.Sc postgraduate Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. | 2 Years | ~ ₹40,000Indicative Course Base | B.Sc or equivalent in relevant stream + Native PGAT or national tests |
| M.Com Advanced Commerce Matrix | 2 Years | Standard PG baseline band | B.Com / related Bachelor's degree with required marks + PGAT score |
| MBA / Management Business Administration & specialized skill courses | 2 Years | Varies (Skill courses start from ₹1,500) | Bachelor's degree with required aggregate marks + specified university process |
| Ph.D Research Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education, Management | 3 Years Min | Structured per notification | Master's degree in allied track + University Entrance / UGC-NET indices + Interview |
*Note: Engineering programmes noted in fee archives are driven through constituent/associated units; availability varies by academic circle cycle. Detailed fee steps are cleared directly inside official university admission offer sheets.
Placement Index & Career Tracks
Salary benchmarks and recruitment patterns based on recent institutional data
UG 4-Year Median Package
₹8.3 LPA
Professional Track Allocation
PG 2-Year Median Package
₹7.8 LPA
Postgraduate Archive Base
Conventional Course Avg
₹0.5–4.8L
BA / B.Sc / B.Com Range
📈 Salary Distribution Benchmarks (Median Archives)
Because the university is heavily oriented toward conventional higher academics and professional research pipelines, a significant majority of graduates opt for advanced research tracks (M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.) or central competitive examinations (UPSC, UPPSC, Judiciary) rather than immediate campus placement tracks. Placements are concentrated in Law, Management, and Applied Science sectors.
🏢 Active Recruiting Partners (Professional & Vocational Drives)
TCS
TCS
WIP
Wipro
INF
Infosys
HDF
HDFC Bank
ICI
ICICI Bank
AXS
Axis Bank
Campus Grid & Historic Hostels
Academic resources across multiple urban blocks
Hostel Infrastructure
Long-established heritage hostel grid including Amar Nath Jha, Sir Sunder Lal, Pandit Ganga Nath Jha, Hindu Hostel, Holland Hall, P.C. Banerji, K.P. University College, Tara Chand, and Muslim Hostel blocks. Women's residences include Sarojini Naidu, Priyadarshini, and Shatabdi Girls Hostels. Admission is strictly merit-based, managed via separate forms overseen by the DSW office.
Academic Blocks
Hosts landmark buildings for Humanities, Commerce, Faculty of Law, and the specialized J.K. Institute of Applied Physics and Technology.
Libraries & Extension
Central university library systems integrated with dedicated departmental resource spaces, Gandhi Bhawan, and the historic Union Hall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Factual structural schemas generated via Campus Saathi guidelines
Yes, the University of Allahabad is a premier public Central University, funded and governed by the Government of India under the University of Allahabad Act. It holds complete autonomous status and is recognised by the UGC.
Tuition fees are highly subsidised; they range roughly from ₹1,800 to ₹1.1 Lakhs for BA tracks, ₹5,200 to ₹60,000 for B.Sc combinations, and approximately ₹1,60,000 for the integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons) program, depending heavily on the category and subject parameters.
Placements show a consolidated annual rate of around 21.29% across all combined streams. Median salary ranges archive around ₹8.3 LPA for professional UG 4-year programs and ₹7.8 LPA for PG 2-year paths, while a significant percentage of conventional graduates pursue higher research and civil services.
Yes, the university runs an expansive hostel network for boys and girls, including historic blocks like Sir Sunder Lal and specialized girls' wings. Hostel allocation is completely merit-based and processed via distinct merit application tracking lists managed through the DSW division.