National Post Graduate College or NPGC is an autonomous college, located in Lucknow. Established in the year 1974, National PG College is affiliated to Lucknow University and accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. Among 16 Universities and more than 150 degree colleges, NPGC is the only college awarded with the status of “College with Potential for Excellence” in Lucknow. 

NPGC Lucknow offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Certificate programs through the faculties of Arts, Science, Commerce, and Computer Applications to more than 5500 students. Admissions at the National PG College are offered based on scores obtained in the entrance examination or marks secured in the qualifying examination. 

NPGC Lucknow Highlights

Particulars Statistics
College Name National Post Graduate College 
Also Known As NPGC 
Establishment year 1974
Location  2, Rana Pratap Marg, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001
Institute Type Autonomous 
Approved By UGC, AICTE
Accreditation  'A' grade by NAAC
Courses Offered 32
Entrance Exam LUACMAT & LUACCET
Total Students  5535
Top Recruiters Wipro, Apex Auto, Convergys, Genpact, HCL, IGATE, LEAP, South Indian Bank, TCS
Facilities Available Library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Sports Complex, Hospital, Labs
Official Website  npgc.in

NPGC Lucknow Course & Fees

National PG College offers over 32 courses across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, PG diploma, and certification levels. Some of its flagship UG and PG courses include BBA, B.Voc, B.Com, M.Voc, and M.Com. In addition to its regular courses, the college also offers advanced diploma, PG diploma, and 6-month-long certification courses to its students. Additionally, it offers UG and PG programs for skill development under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushal Kendra. There are six programs under this scheme, two one-year programs under Community College and two degree and PG programs under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushal Kendra. The table below lists the National Post Graduate College courses, their eligibility, and fees:

Courses Eligibility Criteria  Fee (Per Semester)
B.A Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 45% aggregate marks from a recognised board of education
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
INR 10,000
B.Com Eligibility:  B.Com: 10+2 with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognised board of education B.Com (Hons) : 10+2 with at least 60% aggregate marks from a recognised board of education
Selection Criteria:  B.Com: LUACCET B.Com (Hons): LUACMAT
INR 28,500
B.Sc Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board of education
Selection Criteria: B.Sc (Mathematics Group): LUACCET B.Sc (Biology Group): Merit-based
INR 19,998
BBA Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board of education
Selection Criteria: LUACMAT
INR 32,500
B.A.J.M.C Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board of education
Selection Criteria: LUACMAT
INR 32,500
BCA Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks with mathematics/computer as one of the subjects from a recognised board of education
Selection Criteria: LUACMAT
INR 31,500
B.Voc Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board of education
Selection Criteria: LUACMAT
INR 22,500
M.A Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board/university
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
INR 22,800
M.Sc Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board/university
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.Com Eligibility: B.Com with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board/university
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
INR 25,500
M.Voc Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board/university
Selection Criteria: LUACMAT
INR 56,000

Admissions to NPGC Lucknow for UG programs such as BBA, BBA(MS), BCA, B.Com.(Hons.), B.Voc. and BAJMC are offered based on Lucknow University Associated Colleges Management Admission Test (LUACMAT) scores. Additionally, National PG College conducts LUACCET (Lucknow University Associated College Common Entrance Test) for entrance to B.Com. and B.Sc. (Math) programs. Admissions to PG programs are offered based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. 

National PG College admission process usually begins in March or April and the entrance test is conducted in June every year. Application forms for NPGC Lucknow admissions are released online on the official website at npgc.in. Interested candidates can apply for the desired program by paying an application fee of INR 900. 

NPGC Lucknow Results

A semester-based examination system is followed throughout all the courses in the National PG College. The semester system divides the academic year into two terms, roughly 22–24 weeks each. Examinations are ordinarily conducted at the end of each semester in November-December and April-May. The maximum marks for each theory and practical course (including the project work and Viva Voce examination) is 100. 

Students can check their semester-end examination results online. Results for these exams are released on the official website of the college, @npgc.in. Candidates are advised to download and take a printout of their results for future reference.

How to check NPGC Lucknow Results?

To check the National PG College results, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website of the college, @npgc.in
  • Click on the "Student Corner" tab
  • Choose the "Results" section from the drop-down list
  • Click on your desired course link
  • Enter your login credentials
  • Your result will be displayed on the screen
  • Download and take a printout of your results. 

NPGC Lucknow Placements

National PG College has a placement cell that organizes student placement drives. Various internships and job opportunities are offered to the students in these campus drives organised regularly. The official placement data has not yet been released by the college. However, as per collegedunia reviews, around 65-70% of the students got placed in several national and multinational companies with an average salary package of 3-4 LPA. The table below shows the National Post Graduate College placement data 2023 as per collegedunia reviews:

Particulars  Statistics 
No. of students placed  65-70%
Average Salary Package 3-4 LPA
Highest Salary Package  10 LPA
Recruiting Companies AdityaBirla, Amazon, HCL, Wipro, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, TCS, Edugorilla, Google, HP, uCertify, IBM, Justdial, etc 

NPGC Lucknow Scholarships

Several scholarships are offered at National PG College to its deserving and meritorious students and to students from poor financial background. Some of the National Post Graduate College Scholarships are:

  • Amit Singh Chauhan Memorial Scholarship for the meritorious students of B.Com. I &II
  • Ram Dulari G.P. Dixit Memorial Scholarship for the meritorious students of Geography B.A. I & II
  • College Scholarship to meritorious students
  • College Scholarship to poor students.

NPGC Lucknow Campus and Facilities

National Post Graduate College is situated close to the banks of the river Gomti in the heart of the city. It has a lush green campus and is surrounded by some major institutions - Academic and Administrative. Its campus is well-equipped with labs, a computerized library, e-library, data analysis centre, and air-conditioned reading rooms. NSS and NCC programmes are also part of the outreach activities of the college. Below is a detailed list of the facilities offered at National PG College:

  • Library: National Post Graduate College has a huge library at its campus which is spread over 743.22 sq. mtrs. The library has more than 65,000 print volumes and 40,300 special collections. It has a conventional section of books, journals, and periodicals, e-research centres, INFLIBNET facility, audio-visual study material, advanced reference books for teachers and PG students, air-conditioned reading room, answer copies of toppers, question papers of previous years, magazines, a photocopy and print out section, and student information section. The total seating capacity of the library is 80 and there are also 52 individual reading carrels. 
  • Hostel: National PG College has separate hostels for boys and girls. The girls hostel has a capacity of 155 students and the boys hostel has a capacity of 100 boys. The National Post Graduate College hostel building is well-equipped with internet facility, medical facilities, guest house for parents, gymnasium, badminton court, cultural hall, water coolers with purifiers, geysers, photocopy machine, generator sets, AC rooms, common rooms with TVs, common reading area, mess, and CCTV security. 
  • Canteen: The college campus also provides a canteen facility to its students and faculty members. It caters to the nutritional needs of students and teachers and prepares food in the most hygienic conditions. The canteen is spacious and well-furnished with an intercom facility and is situated within the campus next to the car parking lot. It offers a wide range of vegetarian North Indian, South Indian and Continental dishes, beverages, flavoured milk, tea and coffee at subsidised rates.
  • Medical Facilities: The college departments are provided with first-aid kits to meet any emergencies. Moreover, medical centres are situated in close vicinity where patients from the college are attended to on priority basis. 
  • Sports: Various sports activities, competitions, tournaments and events are organised at the National PG College campus. Students here get proper training for participation in both indoor and outdoor games. Inter degree collegiate cricket tournaments and annual athletic tournaments are held by the department of Sports and Physical Education. Students are also provided with all the necessary equipment and facilities to participate in sport events organised by other agencies and institutions of Higher Education. Alongside, special training to girls’ students is given for self-defence.
  • Other Facilities: The college campus has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 800 students. It also has an evaluation cell, secrecy cell, administrative block, central library, underground parking, office rooms, and common rooms. For visually-challenged students, the college has facilities like audio books, screen-reading software, Braille display and scanning facilities. The college is also installing elevators and ramps for the use of physically-challenged students.

NPGC Lucknow vs Other Colleges - Quick Comparison

Colleges College Type Average Fees Median Salary Admission Process
National Post Graduate College  Public (Autonomous) INR 10,000 INR 3.2 LPA  Merit-based + Entrance Test
Sri Jai Narain PG College Private  INR 5310 INR 1.92 LPA  Merit-based
Shia PG College Public INR 5186 INR 2.3 LPA  Merit-based
Isabella Thoburn Degree College Private INR 24,000 INR 3.6 LPA  Merit-based + Entrance Test
RKG Education College Private INR 40,625 INR 4.37 LPA  Merit-based + Entrance Test

NPGC Lucknow FAQs

Ques. Who are notable alumni member of NPGC Lucknow?

Ans. National PG College has been one of the most prestigious institutes of Lucknow University. Students passing out from this college have made a tremendous contribution in various fields. Some of its notable alumni are:

  • Dr. Sunil Pradhan: Professor at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, known for the invention of two electrophysiological techniques and the Pradhan Sign, which is the medical sign for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
  • J.K Sharma: Head of the Institute of Management Sciences and a recipient of Senior Research Fellowship from CSIR and Distinguished Fellowship from EFMD

Ques. Is National PG College government or private?

Ans. National Post Graduate College is an autonomous college located close to the banks of river Gomti in Uttar Pradesh. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, PG diploma, and certification courses in various disciplines. The college is well-equipped with labs, library, air-conditioned reading rooms, and data analysis centre and provides several other educational facilities to its students. 

Ques. What salary package was offered at National PG College?

Ans. National Post Graduate College holds campus placement drives for all its students. Several national and multinational companies visit the campus for recruitment. The average salary package offered at National PG College is INR 3 LPA and the highest salary package is INR 8 LPA. Most of the NPGC students get placed in these placement drives. 

Ques. Are phones allowed at National PG College?

Ans. No, mobile phones are not allowed on the National Post Graduate College campus. If any student is found carrying a mobile phone anywhere in the campus, he/she will be punished for breaking the college rules and may have to pay a hefty fine. Students are advised not to carry mobile phones to the college, as they may have to face the consequences of their misconduct. 

Ques. Is there any entrance exam at National PG College?

Ans. Yes, candidates opting for any undergraduate course at National PG College will have to clear the entrance exam conducted by the college. For courses like BAJMC, BBA, BCA, B.Com (Hons), and B.Voc, candidates must appear for LUACMAT. Whereas for UG programmes like B.Com and B.Sc, candidates must register and appear for LUACCET. 

Ques. Can I get direct admission at National PG College?

Ans. Candidates wanting direct admission to National PG College must also appear for the entrance exam conducted by the college. Those who are applying for reserved seats must produce the attested copies of caste certificate/CMO certificate. Original certificates must also be produced at the time of counselling. Admission to UG programmes without appearing for the entrance examination is not possible at National Post Graduate College.

Ques. What is the NAAC grade for National PG College?

Ans. National Post Graduate College has been accredited 'A' grade by NAAC. This institute is the only college in its region which enjoys the highest status of CPE (College with Potential for Excellence) and also enjoys an autonomous status. Apart from regular courses, NPGC also offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses for skill development under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushal Kendra established with the special grants from UGC. 

Ques. Does National PG College offer NEP courses?

Ans. Yes, National PG College is now offering courses under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to its students. Under this policy, students will be required to study one minor course as part of their graduation programme. In case they have chosen all three major subjects from one faculty, they must choose a minor course from some other faculty.

Ques. What is the contact number of National Post Graduate College?

Ans. In case of any queries, students can contact the college authorities of National PG College. The college working hours are from 08:00 a.m - 04:00 p.m. Students can contact the college on 0522 4021304 or email to support@npgc.in. For convenience, students can also directly send their queries through the official website of the college, @npgc.in. To send the direct message, candidates must enter their names, email addresses, phone nos, and subject of query, type their messages and send it. 

Ques. Can I apply for offline admissions at National Post Graduate College?

Ans. Yes, candidates who are willing to apply offline for National PG College admissions can do so. Interested candidates will have to collect the application form from the college campus and fill in all the required details. The application form must be submitted along with the receipt of application fee paid and other required documents. 

Ques. Are there uniforms at National PG College?

Ans. Yes, students of National Post Graduate College have uniforms prescribed by the college. It is compulsory for all its students to attend the College in the prescribed uniform - Trousers in coffee colour and shirt in cream colour for boys and salwar-kurta and dupatta in cream colour for girls. Students have to strictly follow the uniform guidelines of the college. 

Ques. Does National PG College have a Choice Based Credit System?

Ans. Yes, in accordance with the UGC guidelines, the National PG College has successfully introduced Choice Based Credit System in all its programmes. With the introduction of CBCS, there are three categories of papers/subjects in each faculty:

  • Core (Six compulsory papers carrying three credits each) 
  • One minor paper carrying four credits each in U.G. semester one, three and P.G. semester one.
  • One vocational paper inU.G. semester one, two, three, four carrying three credits each.
  • And One Co-curricular paper

Ques. Can I download the course syllabus of National Post Graduate College?

Ans. Yes, candidates can download the course syllabus of all the programmes the college offers from its official website. National Post Graduate College offers courses in the fields of science, humanities, management, commerce, computer application, etc. Students can find the syllabus of each programme on the college website, @npgc.in and download it for their reference.

Ques. Which scholarships are offered at National PG College?

Ans. Several scholarships are offered at National Post Graduate College to its deserving and meritorious students. These include Amit Singh Chauhan Memorial Scholarship for the meritorious students of B.Com. I &II, Ram Dulari G.P. Dixit Memorial Scholarship for the meritorious students of Geography B.A. I & II, College Scholarship to meritorious students, and College Scholarship to poor students.

Ques. How is the library at National PG College?

Ans. National Post Graduate College has a huge library at its campus. The library has conventional section of books, journals, and periodicals, e-research centres, INFLIBNET facility, audio-visual study material, advanced reference books for teachers and PG students, air-conditioned reading room, answer copies of toppers, question papers of previous years, magazines, a photocopy and print out section, and student information section. 

Ques. Does National Post Graduate College offer online study material?

Ans. Yes, National PG College provides online study material to its students. The study material is offered in subjects like foreign language: French, geography of Uttar Pradesh, investment management, social change and social dynamics, and yoga, meditation & health. Interested students can find it on the official website of the college, @npgc.in. 

Ques. Is an admit card necessary for an entrance exam at National Post Graduate College?

Ans. Yes, an admit card is mandatory while appearing for the entrance exam at National PG College. Once the students register themselves for the admission test, they will be issued an admit card. No student will be allowed to enter the examination hall without his/her admit card. In case students forget to carry it to the examination hall, they will not be allowed to appear for the admission test.

Ques. Does NPGC have a medical centre?

Ans. Yes, National PG College does provide emergency medical facilities to its students and faculty members. All the departments of the college have been provided with first-aid kits to meet any emergency. Medical centres are situated quite close to the college where patients from the college are attended on priority basis.

Ques. What are the passing marks at National PG College?

Ans. In order to be eligible for any programme at National Post Graduate College, students must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the relevant discipline from a recognised board/university. However, the pass percentage will vary as per the programme candidates choose. Candidates who don't meet the minimum eligibility criteria will not be considered for admissions. If any one tries to seek admission by means of fraud, their admission will stand cancelled. 

Ques. On what subjects is the admission test conducted at National Post Graduate College?

Ans. The admission test conducted at National PG College is based on general subjects and is not specific to the programme chosen. The test consists of 100 multiple choice questions, out of which 50 shall be from +2 subjects, 20 from general studies, 20 from reasoning and aptitude, and 5 questions each from English and Hindi languages. There will be no negative marking in case of any wrong answers. 

Ques. Does NPGC have a separate boys and girls hostel?

Ans. Yes, National PG College offers a separate boys and girls hostel. The hostel buildings have armed guards, CCTV, dish TV, gym, computer lab, electrostat, indoor games, mess, water coolers with purifiers and generators. The rooms are fully furnished and air conditioned rooms are also available. Students who want to be admitted to NPGC hostel must apply soon, as the seats are limited. 

Ques. Which diploma courses are offered at National Post Graduate College?

Ans. Around four diploma courses are offered at National PG College. These are advanced diplomas in Analytical Techniques & Instrumental Analysis, Computer Application, Office Automation & E-governance under Community College, and Banking & Finance under Community College. The basic eligibility for these programmes is to pass 10+2 from a recognised board of education. 

Ques. What is the eligibility for LUACMAT?

Ans. Following is the eligibility for LUACMAT depending on the course you opt for at National Post Graduate College:

  • BBA, BBA(BS), BAJMC: 10+2 passed in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate at +2 level. 
  • BCA 10+2 Passed in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate at +2 level with mathematics/computer as one of the subjects. 
  • B.Com.(Hons.) 10+2 Passed in any discipline with minimum 60% marks in aggregate at +2 level with either Commerce, Economics or Mathematics as one of the subjects. 
  • B.Voc. (Software Development 10+2 Passed in any discipline with minimum 50% & E-Governance) 
  • B.Voc. (Banking & Finance) 10+2 Passed in any discipline with minimum 50%

Ques. Does NPGC provide a canteen facility?

Ans. Yes, National PG College offers a good canteen facility to its students. The college campus has a canteen which provides nutritious and hygienic food to its students and faculty members. The canteen is spacious and well-furnished with an intercom facility and is situated next to the car parking lot. A wide range of vegetarian North Indian, South Indian, and Continental dishes are available here.

Ques. Which is the college magazine of National Post Graduate College?

Ans. National PG College has its annual college magazine named 'Abhivyakti.' Various students and faculty members of the college contribute to this publication by submitting their original writings like poems, short stories, articles, news items, and other topics of interest. The yearly magazine also showcases sports, co-curricular activities, and other major events held in the college. 

Ques. What is the EPOCH Making Study Centre of National PG College?

Ans. The EPOCH Making Study centre provides extensive scholarly research and advanced study facilities on Gandhi and Nehru at the National PG College. It regularly publishes monograms, research papers, leaflets and pamphlets. Some of the major publications of Epoch Making Study Center are souvenirs owned on special occasions particularly whenever National and International seminars are organised.

Ques. Does National PG College organise inter-college sports tournaments?

Ans. Yes, National PG College does organise inter-college tournaments for its students. Every year, the college organises district level Chandra Bhanu Gupta Inter-Degree Collegiate Cricket Tournament (Amit Singh Chauhan Memorial Trophy) with open participation of all associated colleges of Lucknow University. Apart from this, training for a number of indoor and outdoor sports such as Chess, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, BadMinton and athletics is also provided.

Ques. How many self-financed seats are available for BBA at National Post Graduate College?

Ans. A total of 180 seats under the SFS scheme are available for the BBA programme at National Post Graduate College. There are no regular seats available for BBA. Out of the 180 SFS seats, 120 are for BBA and the rest 60 seats are for BBA (Digital Business). Interested candidates will have to clear LUACMAT for admission to the BBA programme at NPGC.

Ques. What activities are prohibited at National PG College?

Ans. The following activities are prohibited in the National Post Graduate College campus and might lead to severe punishments if candidates are found indulging in any:

  • Smoking & Chewing pan masala or betel leaf in the campus.
  • Inviting any outsiders in the College campus.
  • Misbehaving with teachers, college staff or fellow students. 
  • Ragging: Ragging has been declared a Criminal Offence by the Government. 
  • Encouraging students for violence or demonstrations. 
  • Carrying mobile phones anywhere on the Campus.

Ques. Is smartwatch allowed in the examination hall at National PG College?

Ans. No, candidates cannot carry a smartwatch or any electronic device in the examination hall at National Post Graduate College. Candidates are not allowed to bring papers, objectionable materials of any kind including Mobile Phones, MP3 Players, Walkman, Smart watch, Calculators or any other electronic gadget inside the examination hall. 

Ques. What can lead to disqualification of a candidate in the NPGC entrance exam?

Ans. The National PG College authorities reserve the right to disqualify the candidature of any applicant without assigning any reason. Cheating, talking with anyone, trying to create disturbance in the conduction of admission test, misbehaviour with any staff members of the college, written material in any form that could be used for taking advantage in the admission test, shall lead to disqualification of a candidate from his/her candidature.