LU Lucknow Admission 2026

University of Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · LU Lucknow · Estd. 1921
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A+ NIRF #97
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UG admission via CUET UG 2026 + LUACMET/LUET on Samarth portal. Registration open; last date around late June 2026. Updated: 2026-06-17

About University of Lucknow

University of Lucknow, established on 25 November 1921 by the Lucknow University Act 1920, is a state university and one of the oldest universities of India established before independence. Located at the picturesque campus on the banks of the Gomti River in Lucknow, the university was originally established by the Maharaja of Mehmoodabad and the University of Allahabad's influence. Lucknow University has a rich heritage — alumni include former Presidents of India (Sahibzada Saheb Singh Verma, V.V. Giri), Prime Ministers (Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Chandra Shekhar), Nobel laureate Har Gobind Khorana, and many Bharat Ratna recipients.

University of Lucknow has 45 teaching departments organised into 11 faculties — Arts, Commerce, Education, Engineering & Technology, Fine Arts, Law, Management, Medicine, Sciences, Social Sciences, and Yoga & Naturopathy. It affiliates 175+ colleges across central UP. NAAC A++ accredited (Cycle 4, 2023). The Lucknow University Faculty of Law is one of India's oldest law schools.

UG admissions through Lucknow U Centralised Admission (LU UG Entrance) on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through LU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through LU PhD entrance.

8,000
Total Seats
80
Courses
A+
NAAC
#97
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

LU UG Entrance / LU PG Entrance
Conducted by University of Lucknow

UG admissions through Lucknow U Centralised Admission Entrance. PG through LU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through LU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass + LU Entrance. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
UG/PG registration on Samarth portal Invalid Date — — Ongoing
UG application last date (tentative) Invalid Date — — Ongoing
LU entrance exams (tentative) Invalid Date — — Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Register on the University of Lucknow admission portal at lkounivadm.samarth.edu.in (linked from lkouniv.ac.in) using mobile, email and Aadhaar.
  2. 2
    Fill the application form, upload documents and pay the fee online.
  3. 3
    Appear for the relevant entrance test: UGET for UG or PGET for PG admission.
  4. 4
    Attend counselling based on entrance/merit and verify documents.
  5. 5
    Pay fees to confirm admission.

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.

UP Mukhyamantri Scholarship, BC/SC/ST Post-Matric, LU merit scholarships, Central Sector.

Reservations

UP state policy: SC 21%, ST 2%, OBC 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 Lucknow?
University of Lucknow admits students primarily through LU UG Entrance / LU PG Entrance. 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 Lucknow?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does University of Lucknow declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at University of Lucknow 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 Lucknow accept LU UG Entrance / LU PG Entrance scores?
LU UG Entrance / LU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at University of Lucknow. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.