Allahabad University UG Admission

Courses, Eligibility, Intake Capacity, Top College… and more

Allahabad University UG Admission: The university has always occupied an esteemed place among all the central universities of India for over a century. Established on 23rd September 1887, it is the fourth oldest University in India, after Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras University. Allahabad University is accredited by the UGC and is a very large and advanced educational institution with about 45,000 students on campus. The University stood at the 68th rank in the latest NIRF ranking.

At present, 12 colleges are operating under Allahabad University which offers various full-time courses at UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctorate levels in the domains of Science, Humanities, Accounting & Commerce, Law, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Design, Engineering, Teaching & Education, and so on. Allahabad University has 32 academic departments which offer over 130+ courses in 4 different streams. Allahabad University UG admissions will be based on the CUET scores, which is a national-level entrance test.

Follow this article till the end to get detailed information regarding Allahabad University UG admission 2024, the top colleges of Allahabad University, course-wise intake capacity, and eligibility of each constituent college. Awareness of such details will help students with a better understanding of the university, prepare accordingly for CUET 2024, and grab a seat in the top colleges of Allahabad University.

Allahabad University UG Admission

To participate in the Allahabad University UG admission 2024 process and grab a seat in any of the top colleges of Allahabad University students need to sit in the CUET 2024 and score excellent marks in the test as well as in their Boards. After the CUET results are declared candidates are supposed to register for the Allahabad University CSAS portal to take part in the counselling process. All the updates regarding the cut-offs, seat matrices for a course, and vacant seats will only be updated on the Allahabad University CSAS portal dashboard of the candidates.

Allahabad University UG Admissions - Important dates

Provided below are some of the important dates for Allahabad University UG admission in 2024. Every candidate who is seeking University admission to any top colleges of Allahabad University in the next batch must check it.

As Allahabad  University UG admissions will now be based on the CUET UG score, the table below shows the tentative dates for CUET 2024.

Top Colleges of Allahabad University

The National Testing Agency has been conducting the UG entrance exam for Allahabad University UG admissions under the banner of CUET from 2022 onwards.

The list of colleges that are affiliated with the Allahabad University are mentioned below:

  • Allahabad Degree College (ADC)
  • Arya Kanya Degree College (AKDC)
  • Choudhary Mahadeo Prasad Degree College (CMP)
  • Ewing Christian College (ECC)
  • Hamidia Girls Degree College (HGDC)
  • Iswar Saran Degree College (ISDC)
  • Jagat Taran Girls Degree College (JT)
  • KP Training College (KP)
  •  Rajarshi Tandon Girls Degree College (RTMM)
  •  Sanwal Dass Sadan Lal Khanna Girls Degree College (SSK)
  •  Shyama Prasad Mukherji Government Degree College (SPM)

Course-wise Seat Allotment for Allahabad University

Allahabad University offers several programs at the undergraduate level. With 12 constituent colleges, Allahabad University offers approximately 20,000 seats in various undergraduate courses

UG Courses Seats Distribution (Approximate numbers)

Campus/College Name

BA Seats

BCOM Seats

BSC Maths Seats

BSC Bio Seats

BSC Home Sc. Seats

BA LLB Seats

Main Campus

4660

723

769

357

58

150

ADC

3000+

865+

180

NA

NA

NA

AKDC

1332

195

NA

NA

NA

NA

CMP

2880

539

347

516

NA

150

ECC

650

150

450

300

NA

NA

HGDC

710

75

NA

NA

NA

NA

ISDC

2400+

500+

750+

150+

40+

75

JT

1456

145

NA

NA

NA

NA

KP

N/A

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

RTMM

560

150

NA

NA

NA

NA

SSK

1200

150

100+

100+

NA

75

SPM

560

300

100+

100+

NA

NA

Allahabad University Admission Procedure

Unlike in past years, students will now face a change in the Allahabad University UG admission process. To get admission to any top college of Allahabad University, CUET UG is the primary eligibility criteria. The Allahabad University UG admission in 2024 will be based on the CUET scorecard of the candidate. CUET is a mandatory national-level entrance test for admission to not just Allahabad University, but 250+ universities across the country.

For Allahabad University UG admission 2024, aspirants must apply for CUET-UG by visiting the official website (https://cuetug.ntaonline.in/). Further, once the CUET results are declared or the Allahabad University CSAS registration portal opens, candidates need to register for it to participate in the counselling process for Allahabad University UG admission 2024.

Following is the list of UG programs of the University of Allahabad and their respective eligibility criteria, whose admission will be based on the CUET score of the candidate.

Course offered

Subjects mapped to the Program

Eligibility for the program

BPA

Section II (Domain subjects) Performing Art- Music General (Compulsory)

For BA (Music)/B.P.A application forms for only those candidates would be considered who have Music as one of the subjects at the Intermediate level or who have passed an equivalent examination in Music from a recognized Institution.

BFA

Section II (Domain subjects) Fine Arts/Visual Arts (Compulsory)

An applicant who has passed or appeared in any stream of the Intermediate Examination conducted by the U.P. Board/C.B.S.E./I.C.S.E. or an examination by any State Board. The equivalence as defined in University Ordinances-2008 is decided from time to time.

BA. LLB (Hons)

Section II (Domain subjects) Legal Studies (Compulsory)

(1) who, has passed an examination in a 10+2 or 11+1 course of schooling recognized by the Academic Council of the University or possesses such academic qualifications which are considered equivalent to 10+2 or 11+1 courses by the Bar Council of India, and
(2) who have secured 45% marks in the case of general, 42% in the case of OBC category, and 40% for SC/ST, in the qualifying examination.

IPS / Centre of Vocational Studies (BCA)

Section II (Domain subjects) i. Computer Science/Information Practices ii. Mathematics iii. Physics (Any TWO of the THREE domain subjects are Compulsory)

A 10+2 passed student from a recognised board in Science / Commerce Stream.

In case the student has passed class 10+2 from a recognised board other than Science / Commerce, he/she must have studied Mathematics / Statistics / Information Technology / Computer Science / Information Science as one of the subjects in class XII.

IPS / Centre of Vocational Studies (5 yrs. BCA & MCA in Data Science)

Section II (Domain subjects) i. Computer Science/Information Practices ii. Mathematics iii. Physics (Any TWO of the THREE domain subjects are Compulsory)

A 10+2 passed student from a recognized board in the Science / Commerce Stream.

In case the student has passed class 10+2 from a recognized board other than Science / Commerce, he/she must have studied Mathematics / Statistics / Information Technology / Computer Science / Information Science as one of the subjects in class XII.

IPS / Centre of Vocational Studies ( B.Voc. Software Development)

Section II (Domain subjects) i. Computer Science/Information Practices ii. Mathematics iii. Physics (Any TWO of the THREE domain subjects are Compulsory)

A 10+2 passed student from a recognised board in Science / Commerce Stream.

In case the student has passed class 10+2 from a recognised board other than Science / Commerce, he/she must have studied Mathematics / Statistics / Information Technology / Computer Science / Information Science as one of the subjects in class XII.

IPS / Centre of Vocational Studies ( B.Voc. in Media Production)

Section II (Domain subjects) Mass Media/Mass Communication

10+2 (in any stream).

IPS / Centre of Vocational Studies (B.A. in Media Studies)

Section II (Domain subjects) Mass Media/Mass Communication

10+2 (in any stream).

IPS / Centre of Vocational Studies (5 years Food Technology Programme)

Section II (Domain subjects) i. Physics ii. Mathematics iii. Chemistry iv. Biology v. Agriculture vi. Home Science (Any TWO of the SIX domain subjects are Compulsory)

10+2 in the science stream (PCB/PCBM/ PCM)/ 10+2 with Agriculture.

IPS / Centre of Vocational Studies (B. Voc. in Food Processing))

Section II (Domain subjects) i. Physics ii. Mathematics iii. Chemistry iv. Biology v. Agriculture vi. Home Science

10+2 in the science stream (PCB/PCBM/ PCM)/ 10+2 with Agriculture.

IPS / Centre of Vocational Studies (B.A. Fashion in Design and Technology))

Section IA (Language) Select a minimum one from either English or Hindi

Section II (General Test) Compulsory for all

10+2 (in any stream).

Only for Female candidates

Bachelor of Science B.Sc. (Mathematics) (Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Defence Studies/ Psychology/Geology/Statistics/ Geography)

Section II (Domain subjects) i. Physics ii. Chemistry iii. Mathematics iv. Computer Science / Information Practices (Any TWO of the FOUR domain subjects are Compulsory)

An applicant who has passed or appeared at the above examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (Mathematics  groups)

Bachelor of Science B.Sc. (Biology) (Zoology/ Botany/ Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/ Geography/ Anthropology/Defence Studies)

Section II (Domain subjects) i. Biology (Compulsory) ii. Chemistry or Physics (Select any ONE)

An applicant, who has passed or appeared at the above examination Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Biology Group).

B.Com.

Section II (Domain subjects) Accountancy/Book Keeping (Compulsory)

An applicant who has passed or appeared in the Intermediate Examination conducted by the U.P. Board/C.B.S.E./I.C.S.E. or an examination by any State Board with Commerce stream or Science stream will be eligible for admission to B.Com. The equivalence as defined in University Ordinances-2008 is decided from time to time.

Bachelor of Arts (Arabic/Anthropology/Ancient History/Defence Studies/English language./English Literature/ Education/Economics/Geography/Hindi/Medieval History/Modern History /Mathematics/ Persian/ Painting/ Political Science/ Philosophy/ Psychology/Statistics/Sanskrit/ Sociology /Sitar/Tabla/Urdu/ Vocal)

Section II (Domain subjects) i. Economics ii. Political Science iii. Sociology iv. Psychology v. Anthropology vi. History vii. Geography viii. Sanskrit (Any TWO of the EIGHT domain subjects are Compulsory)

1. An applicant who has passed or appeared in any stream of the Intermediate Examination conducted by the U.P. Board/C.B.S.E./I.C.S.E. or an examination by any State Board. The equivalence as defined in University Ordinances-2008 is decided from time to time.
2. An applicant, who has passed or appeared at the above-mentioned examination with the Art group, Science group, or Commerce group is eligible for B.A course.
3. Special conditions:
i- Eligibility for Admission in B.A. (Opt) Music/BPA: Students must have Music in Intermediate level.
ii- Eligibility for Admission in B.A. (Opt) Geography: Students must have Geography or Science at Intermediate level.
iii- Eligibility for Admission in B.A. (Opt) Urdu: Students must have Urdu at Intermediate level.

B. Sc. (Family and Community Sciences)/Home Science

Section II (Domain subjects) Home Science (Compulsory)

Only such female applicants who have passed or appeared at the Intermediate Examination conducted by the U.P. Board/C.B.S.E./I.C.S.E. or an equivalent examination either with (a) Science Group, or (b) With any other Group having Home Science as one of the subjects after having passed the High School (or equivalent) examination with Science Group are eligible to apply for the Undergraduate Admission Test for B.Sc. (Family and Community Science) (Home Science).

* For all the courses, students must choose one language from the section (Either English or Hindi or specific languages for respective language programs) and Section III (General test). It is the mandatory eligibility condition for all the courses.

Following the past years’ trend, Allahabad University UG Registration 2024 for participating in the CSAS portal is expected to start in July 2024. Eligible students can submit their forms for their desired UG courses from the official website of Allahabad University. The last date to register for the Allahabad University UG Admission 2024-25 is expected to be in the last week of July 2024.

Documents Required for Allahabad University 2024 Counselling

Candidates must bring the following documents, along with photocopies, to the counselling for document verification. As part of the Allahabad University counselling procedure, university officials will verify the candidates' eligibility.

  • Class 10 mark sheet along with a photocopy
  • Class 12 mark sheet along with a photocopy
  • CUET UG scorecard
  • Candidates are also required to submit their admission fee on the same day as the counselling.
  • MFA candidates must bring their portfolio along with them for counselling
  • ID Proof (Aadhar card, Passport, Voters ID)
  • Category certificate
  • Two passport size photograph
  • Income certificate of the parent/guardian, issued by the competent authority/ officer if Annual / Family Income has consideration for any claim of the candidate.
  • Transfer certificate/Migration certificate.
  • Category certificate (if a candidate belongs to a reserved category)
  • CUET admit card

There is a one-time application fee for Allahabad University CSAS portal registration (non-refundable):

Category

Allahabad University CSAS portal 2023 Fees

UR/OBC-NCL/EWS

Rs. 300

SC/ST/PwBD

Rs. 150

The payment gateway on the Allahabad University CSAS portal must be used to make online payments (by debit card, credit card, or net banking)

Allahabad University Reservations Policy

Allahabad University being a central university offers reservations in admissions following the central policy/rule. The details are as mentioned below:

Category

Reservation - %

SC (Scheduled Caste)

15%

ST (Scheduled Tribe)

7.5%

Sports

2%

OBC (Other Backward Class) - NCL

27%

EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

10%

PwD (Persons With Disability)

3%

This is a brief overview of the policy and procedure for the Allahabad University UG admission 2024 and to all its constituent colleges. Also, detailed info about the Allahabad University CSAS portal, Allahabad University application form, and the top colleges of Allahabad University. Go through them minutely and make everything clear so there is no possibility of any mistakes or discrepancies from your end.

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