AU Allahabad Admission 2026

University of Allahabad

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh · AU Allahabad · Estd. 1887

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Allahabad U 2026-27 admissions through CUET. CUET UG May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About University of Allahabad

University of Allahabad, established on 23 September 1887 by the University of Allahabad Act 1887, is one of the oldest modern universities in India (4th-oldest after Calcutta, Bombay, Madras — all 1857). The university was elevated to Central University status in 2005 by the University of Allahabad (Central University) Act 2005. Located at Senate Hall, Allahabad (now Prayagraj), the university is colloquially called "the Oxford of the East" for its illustrious legacy in producing scholars, civil servants, freedom fighters, Nobel laureates and Prime Ministers (e.g. former PMs Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Chandra Shekhar; physicists Meghnad Saha, Harish-Chandra; Nobel laureate Subramanyan Chandrasekhar).

Allahabad U has 35 teaching departments organised into 11 faculties — Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Law, Engineering & Technology, Medicine, Education, Music & Fine Arts, Indian and Foreign Languages, Indology, and Vocational Studies. NAAC accredited; recognised by UGC under Section 12(B).

UG admissions through CUET UG, PG through CUET PG, and PhD through CUET PhD or Allahabad U PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD

Conducted by NTA

Allahabad U admissions through CUET UG/PG and CUET PhD or Allahabad U PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 45% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + CUET UG. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + CUET PhD/NET.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CUET UG 2026	15 May 2026	—	NTA	Upcoming
Allahabad U Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	allduniv.ac.in	Upcoming
Allahabad U PhD 2026	15 Sept 2026	—	allduniv.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Allahabad U merit scholarships, Central Sector via NSP, UP state Mukhyamantri Scholarship, BC/SC/ST Post-Matric, Inspire.

Reservations

Central policy: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at University of Allahabad?

University of Allahabad admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at University of Allahabad?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does University of Allahabad declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at University of Allahabad are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does University of Allahabad accept CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD scores?

Yes. University of Allahabad uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.