Allahabad University

University of Allahabad or Allahabad University (AU) has always occupied an esteemed place among the universities of India for over a century now. It is the fourth oldest university of India after Calcutta, Bombay and Madras University. It was established on 23rd September 1887 and the credit for conceiving a large Central College at Allahabad, eventually to develop into a University, is due to Sir William Muir, then Lt. Governor of United Provinces.

Initially the college functioned under the University of Calcutta and later, on 23 September 1887, the University of Allahabad was established, making it the fifth university established in colonial India after Calcutta university, Bombay university, Madras university and Lahore's Punjab university.

It began as an affiliating and examining body for graduate and postgraduate degrees with a classical orientation and the responsibility for secondary education as well. By 1904 the university established its own teaching departments and instituted doctoral research programs.

During the university's centenary celebrations in 1987 there were demands from students, faculty and employees for the granting of status as a Central University. The Government of India eventually acceded to this and the university gained both Central status and recognition as an "Institution of National Importance" in May 2005.

Faculties in University of Allahabad

Faculty of Science
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Commerce
Faculty of Arts

Affiliated Colleges under University of Allahabad

Allahabad Degree College
Arya Kanya Degree College
Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad Post Graduate College
Ewing Christian College (Autonomous Minority College)
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute
Hamidia Girls' Degree College
Ishwar Saran Degree College
Jagat Taran Girls' Degree College
K.P Training College
Rajarshi Tandon Girls' Degree College
S.S. Khanna Girls Degree College
S.P.M. Govt. Degree College

University of Allahabad Admission

The University of Allahabad offers admission to various Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses based on previous academic records, scores in entrance exams and interviews etc. The university publishes detailed guidelines regarding the admission process and admission timeline every year. For latest updates see notifications.

University of Allahabad Placement

The University of Allahabad strives hard to provide excellent internship and job opportunities to students of professional programmes. For the purpose the university has a dedicated placement cell to give training to students and invite industry recruiters for selection of human resources. The Placement Cell works tirelessly to bridge the gap between academia and industry facilitating a seamless transition for students from the classroom to the corporate world. The cell arranges for various training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance the employability skills of students. See latest placement updates at EducationNews.Shiksha

Contact Details

University of Allahabad

Senate House Campus

University Road, Old Katra

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211002

Phone:0532 246 1083

Website: www.allduniv.ac.in