Allahabad University

Allahabad University, commonly referred to as AU Allahabad and the Central University of Allahabad, is the fourth oldest university in India. This government institution has been designated as an ‘Institute of National Importance’. Through its 11 affiliated colleges and 4 schools, AU Allahabad provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various fields including Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Engineering, and Law. Below are the key highlights of Allahabad University:

• Popular Programmes: AU Allahabad offers a range of UG, PG, and doctoral courses. Some of the popular undergraduate programs include BA, BSc, BCom, BA LLB (Hons), BTech, and BCA. The postgraduate courses available are MA, MSc, MPA, MCom, LLM, MBA, and MTech.
• Placements: The placement data for Allahabad University for 2026 is yet to be released. However, according to the NIRF data for 2025, the median package for graduates from Allahabad University ranges from INR 6.8 LPA to INR 8.4 LPA. Check: AU Allahabad placements
• Ranking: In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Allahabad University is positioned in the 101-125 range for Management courses and 101-150 for Engineering courses. According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, the university ranks between 851-900. The NIRF 2026 rankings are still pending and will be updated here once available.
• Entrance Exams: The University of Allahabad accepts scores from various national level entrance exams such as CUET UG, JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, and GATE. Admission to all UG courses, except for BTech, is based on CUET UG scores. BTech admissions are determined by JEE Mains or JEE Advanced scores. Candidates wishing to enroll in the MTech program must take the GATE exam. The Central University of Allahabad also conducts the Post Graduate Admission Test (PGAT) for PG course admissions.
• Admission: Admissions to AU Allahabad are based on candidates' scores in CUET UG, JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, PGAT, and GATE, followed by a counseling process. For MBA admissions, candidates must also participate in a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. PhD candidates are required to qualify for the UGC/CSIR exam conducted by NTA. Check: Allahabad University PhD admission
• Cutoffs: The cutoffs for AU Allahabad are determined based on CUET UG, JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, PGAT, GATE, etc. For the 2026 BTech cutoffs, the round 7 closing rank for General AI category candidates for BTech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) was 88078, while for BTech ECE, it was 133783. Check: AU Allahabad Cutoffs
• Fees: The fees at Allahabad University vary depending on the chosen program. The MBA fees at AU Allahabad range from INR 47,000 (MBA Core) to INR 95,000 (MBA Rural Development). BTech fees range from INR 2.06 Lakh to INR 4.48 Lakh, with BTech ECE being the most affordable specialization and BTech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) being the most expensive.
• Affiliated Colleges: AU Allahabad has 11 affiliated colleges. Some of the prominent colleges include Allahabad Degree College, Arya Kanya Degree College, Ewing Christian College, Iswar Saran Degree College, KP Training College, and Jagat Taran Girls Degree College.
• Distinguished Alumni: Notable alumni of AU Allahabad include Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya (Founder of BHU), Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma (Former Indian President), Zakir Husain (Former President of India), Shri Gulzari Lal Nanda (Former PM of India), and Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan (Poet).

Note: The fees mentioned above are sourced from official sources and are subject to change.

Allahabad University provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The available courses include B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.A. LL.B., among others. With such a wide range of options, students can choose their desired course without the need to look for another college or university. For more details about the courses, see below: