University of Allahabad, Allahabad

University of Allahabad, Allahabad is a government institution in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1887. Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.

  • Main entrance CUET-UG
  • Type Government
  • Location Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
  • Established 1887

Key facts

Type
Government: Multi-disciplinary university
Established
1887
Main entrance
CUET-UG
AISHE code
U-0548
Courses offered
Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
Eligibility
Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
Approval to check
A central university under an Act of Parliament (on UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
Institution type
Central University
Area
Urban
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
Official website
allduniv.ac.in

Entrance exams University of Allahabad, Allahabad accepts

  • CUET-UGUG at Delhi University, JNU, BHU and many others
  • CUET-PGPG at central and participating universities
  • JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
  • NEET-UGMBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses everywhere in India

Questions about University of Allahabad, Allahabad

How do I get admission to University of Allahabad, Allahabad?

Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.

Which entrance exams does University of Allahabad, Allahabad accept?

University of Allahabad, Allahabad uses CUET-UG, CUET-PG, JEE Main and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.

Is University of Allahabad, Allahabad a government or private institution?

University of Allahabad, Allahabad is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).

Where is University of Allahabad, Allahabad?

University of Allahabad, Allahabad is in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

When was University of Allahabad, Allahabad established?

University of Allahabad, Allahabad was established in 1887.

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