University of Lucknow
University of Lucknow is a government institution in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1867. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1867
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0524
- 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 state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- NIRF 2025 Management rank
- 100
- 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
- lkouniv.ac.in
Entrance exams University of Lucknow accepts
- JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
Questions about University of Lucknow
How do I get admission to University of Lucknow?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Which entrance exams does University of Lucknow accept?
University of Lucknow uses JEE Main. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is University of Lucknow a government or private institution?
University of Lucknow is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is University of Lucknow?
University of Lucknow is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
When was University of Lucknow established?
University of Lucknow was established in 1867.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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