Is getting admission to Allahabad University tough?

Getting admission at Allahabad University is easier compared to premier institutes like DU and JNU. For PG courses, getting admission can be a little difficult, due to the limited number of seats. But, with strategic preparation, you can score well on the entrance test. There are many guides available that you can follow to get an insight into the examination pattern.

What are the subject combinations that we can take for BA in Allahabad University?

Allahabad University offers many different subject combinations for BA. You will be allotted a preplanned subject combination based on your marks. You can’t choose the subjects one by one on your own. You will need to choose a combination of subjects clubbed together and prepared by the university. Try to score more than 250 in the entrance test to get the desired combination and seat.

Which book should be studied for the entrance exam of a BA at Allahabad University?

Here are some reference books that will help you prepare better for the entrance examination of BA at Allahabad University. BA Entrance Guide for AU - Arihant publication Lucent GK Lucent General English Consult a good GK magazine for general awareness. Also, go through the previous years question papers for AU to know the examination pattern better.

Is doing law from Allahabad University good?

If you want a career in litigation, then Allahabad University is a good option. You will get ample time and resources to build required skills. Allahabad High Court and lower courts will assist in clearing your basics and make you a professional. It is a good option for judicial services too. You will be able to manage your preparations, as attendance rules aren’t strict. But for corporate sector jobs, Allahabad University isn’t a good option. Very few companies visit the campus placements. Allahabad University law degrees are cost-effective compared to NLUs. The total tuition fee for LLB at the university is only INR 2.3 Lakhs. Also, Allahabad isn’t a costly city.

What is better BHU or Allahabad University for a BA?

BHU will be a better option for pursuing a BA degree. It offers excellent academics and learning resources. The university has a good research culture. Compared to Allahabad University, it has a better faculty. It also has a better brand name. You can choose Allahabad University if you want to go for Civil Services. The environment on the university campus is convenient for Civil Service preparation.

What is the syllabus for Allahabad University BA entrance exam?

There is no such official syllabus for Allahabad University BA entrance. You can follow Lucent General Knowledge, it covers most of the syllabus for subject tests, except for logic, Urdu, and Sanksrit. The questions asked in General Awareness, and General mental ability tests are simple. You will be able to solve these questions easily. For subject tests, the questions will be of intermediate level. To get an insight into the examination pattern and previous year’s questions follow Arihant publication book for Allahabad University entrance test.

What is your experience in Allahabad University?

Allahabad University offers a good campus experience. The architecture of the main campus is beautiful. Students are provided with ample facilities and resources. The university library has a decent collection of course books. The environment on campus is adaptable. You will meet people from all over the country on campus. The seniors are helpful. AU has strict rules and regulations regarding attendance and uniforms. At times, you may feel like, you are still in school.

Which is better for a B.Sc Allahabad University or ECC?

For B.Sc, Allahabad University will be better. AU has a better Science faculty. The syllabus and course structure will give you an edge over other universities. The departmental labs are well-equipped with the latest instruments and technologies. Each department of the university has a well-qualified faculty pool. Overall, you will get a better learning experience at AU.

What should be the cutoff of BA in Allahabad University

Allahabad University is known for its Arts faculty. In the Arts faculty, there are 15 different departments. The main campus alone takes about 2000 students each year. The cutoff varies each year depending on different factors. However, the competition is not that tough. If you have done about 60 questions out of 150 correctly then you can easily get selected. In 2021, the required cutoff for all categories in the first round was 186. However, to get hostel accommodation will have to secure around 220 marks.

Which university is better in LLB studies, Lucknow university or Allahabad university?

Allahabad University LLB will be a better option. Being a central university it offers better academics and resources. The Law faculty of Allahabad University is excellent. The environment on campus is competitive and inspires learning. As a student of AU, you will also have a locational advantage, since Allahabad Highcourt is located closer to the campus.

University of Allahabad - [AU], Allahabad - Scholarship Details 2025-2026

Allahabad University Scholarship

Name of the Scholarship

Governing Body

Eligibility

Scholarship Amount

Social Status

UGC Scholarship

UGC

NET exam

12000/- JRF 14000/- SRF + 15% HRA + 10000/- (12000/- FOR SCIENCE) CONTIGENCY

All Category

CSIR

CSIR

NET exam (Science Stream)

Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship

UGC

Meritorious Students selected by the Dept.

8000/- JRF + 15% HRA + 10000/- (12000/- FOR SCIENCE) CONTIGENCY

SC/ ST

D.Phil.

Univ. of Allahabad

All enrolled students

5000/- JRF

All Category

ICHR

ICHR

NET and Non-NET (Decided by body)

5000/- JRF (6000/- JRF NET QUALIFIED) +12000/- CONTIGENCY

ICSSR

ICSSR

ICPR

ICPR

Nuclear Science

Nuclear Science Dept.

Decided by the body

6000/- JRF

Rajiv Gandhi Chair

UGC

After Ph.D. for RA enrolled for Ph.D. and JRF

(16000/- RA 10000/- JRF 6500/-) TECH ASST + 15% HRA

GATE Scholarship

UGC

B.Tech and M.Tech

5000/-

National Scholarship

Director of Education, UP

On Merit basis

500/-

Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship

Univ. of Allahabad

MA/ MSc/ M.Com./ LAW

1000/-

All Category

Dr. Gorakh Prasad Memorial Scholarship

MA/ M.Sc.

3000/- per Year

Merit Cum Means

DSW, Univ. of Allahabad

On Merit Basis

5000/- per year

SC/ ST Scholarship (UG)

Samaj Kalyan Vibhag, State Govt.

185/- UG DELEGACY 355/- HOSTELAR

SC/ ST

SC/ ST Scholarship (PG)

330/- UG DELEGACY 510/- HOSTELAR

SC/ ST

OBC Scholarship (UG)

185/- UG DELEGACY 355/- HOSTELAR

OBC

OBC Scholarship (PG)

330/- UG DELEGACY 510/- HOSTELAR

OBC

General Scholarship (UG)

185/- UG DELEGACY 355/- HOSTELAR

GEN.

General Scholarship (PG)

330/- UG DELEGACY 510/- HOSTELAR

GEN.

Minority General (UG/ PG)

185/- UG DELEGACY 355/- HOSTELAR

Minority Gen.

Minority Merit Cum Means (UG)

Minority

Minority Merit Cum Means (PG)

330/- UG DELEGACY 510/- HOSTELAR

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Name of the Scholarship	Governing Body	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount	Social Status
UGC Scholarship	UGC	NET exam	12000/- JRF 14000/- SRF + 15% HRA + 10000/- (12000/- FOR SCIENCE) CONTIGENCY	All Category
CSIR	CSIR	NET exam (Science Stream)		All Category
Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship	UGC	Meritorious Students selected by the Dept.	8000/- JRF + 15% HRA + 10000/- (12000/- FOR SCIENCE) CONTIGENCY	SC/ ST
D.Phil.	Univ. of Allahabad	All enrolled students	5000/- JRF	All Category
ICHR	ICHR	NET and Non-NET (Decided by body)	5000/- JRF (6000/- JRF NET QUALIFIED) +12000/- CONTIGENCY
ICSSR	ICSSR
ICPR	ICPR
Nuclear Science	Nuclear Science Dept.	Decided by the body	6000/- JRF
Rajiv Gandhi Chair	UGC	After Ph.D. for RA enrolled for Ph.D. and JRF	(16000/- RA 10000/- JRF 6500/-) TECH ASST + 15% HRA
GATE Scholarship	UGC	B.Tech and M.Tech	5000/-
National Scholarship	Director of Education, UP	On Merit basis	500/-
Jawahar Bhawan Trust Scholarship	Univ. of Allahabad	MA/ MSc/ M.Com./ LAW	1000/-	All Category
Dr. Gorakh Prasad Memorial Scholarship	Univ. of Allahabad	MA/ M.Sc.	3000/- per Year
Merit Cum Means	DSW, Univ. of Allahabad	On Merit Basis	5000/- per year
SC/ ST Scholarship (UG)	Samaj Kalyan Vibhag, State Govt.		185/- UG DELEGACY 355/- HOSTELAR	SC/ ST
SC/ ST Scholarship (PG)			330/- UG DELEGACY 510/- HOSTELAR	SC/ ST
OBC Scholarship (UG)			185/- UG DELEGACY 355/- HOSTELAR	OBC
OBC Scholarship (PG)			330/- UG DELEGACY 510/- HOSTELAR	OBC
General Scholarship (UG)			185/- UG DELEGACY 355/- HOSTELAR	GEN.
General Scholarship (PG)			330/- UG DELEGACY 510/- HOSTELAR	GEN.
Minority General (UG/ PG)			185/- UG DELEGACY 355/- HOSTELAR	Minority Gen.
Minority Merit Cum Means (UG)			185/- UG DELEGACY 355/- HOSTELAR	Minority
Minority Merit Cum Means (PG)			330/- UG DELEGACY 510/- HOSTELAR	Minority