Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) is a Central University located in Vidya Vihar, Lucknow. It has been accredited 'Grade A' by NAAC and approved by UGC & MHRD. The university has 69th position in the overall category by NIRF, 2023. BBAU is running a number of 40+ departments under which numerous UG, PG, Research based and Integrated courses are provided. There are several streams such as Humanities and Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Business, Law, Education and Environmental Sciences.
Candidates wishing to get admission in BBAU, should visit the official website of the university as the application process is done online. The university accepts few national level entrance exams such as CUET/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ GPAT/ GATE etc for the professional courses, otherwise for the regular programs the university conducts online entrance tests and interested students need to go through this test to be selected for the traditional UG or PG curriculum.
BBAU has scholarship and financial assistance for the students who belong to the economically weaker section and reservation categories. The university offers 10% seats reserved for the EWS and 50% seats for all the reserved category students.
The reviews assess that the university has several amenities to offer such as library, health centre, residential facility, centre for personal development and also multiple activity centres for the students' conveniences. Multiple affiliated colleges are under the affiliation of BBAU.
BBAU Merit List 2024 (Released)
- Ranked 69th in the overall category by NIRF, 2023
- Ranked 10th in the Law category by NIRF, 2023
- Ranked 52nd in the universities category by NIRF, 2023
- Ranked 78th in the management category by NIRF, 2023
BBAU Courses & Fees
In a handful of specialisations all the courses are provided by BBAU at UG, PG, Doctoral & Diploma level. The details of the courses are listed in tabulated form below:
Courses |
Courses Details |
Selection Criteria |
B.A (Hons.) |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: students should have done 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Fees: INR 9,000 |
On the basis of CUET Exam |
B.Sc |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: candidates need to pass 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate with PCM/ PCB subjects combination from a recognized board
Fees: INR 9,000 |
B.Sc (Hons.) |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: applicants must pass 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate with PCM/ PCB subjects combination
Fees: INR 1.20 lakhs |
B.Com |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: students must have done intermediates level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Fees: INR 90,000 |
B.Com (Hons.) |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: candidates need to complete 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Fees: INR 90,000 |
B.Voc |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: applicants should have completed intermediate level with 50% marks in aggregate with PCM/ PCB subjects combination
Fees: INR 60,000 |
BCA |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: students must pass 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Fees: INR 9,000 |
BBA |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: candidates need to have done intermediate level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Fees: INR 1.50 lakhs |
B.Tech |
Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: applicants must complete 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate with PCM subjects combination from a recognized board
Fees: INR 4.40 lakhs |
B.A + M.A |
Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: students should have done intermediate level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Fees: INR 9,000 |
B.A LLB |
Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: candidates must pass 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Fees: INR 6 lakhs |
B.Sc + M.Sc |
Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: applicants must have done 10+2 level from a recognized board with 50% marks in aggregate
Fees: INR 2 lakhs |
B.Ed |
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: students need to pass graduation or master's in any disciplines with 50% marks in aggregate or B.Tech or B.E with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 40,000 |
B.Lib.Sc |
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: candidates need to complete graduation with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 3,000 |
M.A |
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: students should have done graduation in relevant field with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised university
Fees: INR 6,000 |
M.Sc |
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: candidates need to complete Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in aggregate in related discipline from a recognized university
Fees: INR 6,000 |
MCA |
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: applicants must pass graduation with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 12,000 |
LLM |
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: students should have done LLB with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 3,000 |
M.Lib.Sc |
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: candidates should pass B.Lib.Sc with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 11,650 |
MJMC |
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: applicants must have done graduation with 50% marks in aggregate in any discipline from a recognized university
Fees: INR 19,350 |
M.Tech |
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: students should have completed B.Tech or BE with 50% marks in aggregate in related field from a recognized university
Fees: INR 1.40 lakhs |
Admission will be done on the basis of GATE score |
M.Pharm |
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: applicants need to complete B.Pharm with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 40,000 |
Selection will be granted on the basis of obtained valid score in GPAT |
MBA |
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: candidates must have done graduation with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 1.80 lakhs |
Admission is based on the basis of CAT/ MAT/ XAT qualified score |
M.Phil |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: students should complete Master's with 55% marks in aggregate in related field from a recognized university
Fees: INR 90,000 |
Admission is granted on the basis of valid score in PhD based entrance test followed by an interview or a qualified score in ICAR/ ICMR/ CSIR/ DBT/ GPAT/ GATE/ SLET/ JRF or NET |
PhD |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: candidates need to pass Master's with 55% marks in aggregate in related field from a recognized university
Fees: INR 9,000 |
Diploma |
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: applicants must have done intermediate level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Fees: INR 9,500 |
Selection will be granted on the basis of merit in the previous examination |
PG Diploma |
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: students should complete graduation or diploma from a recognized university |
Admission is based on the merit secured in BBAU entrance test |
Read more : BBAU Courses & Fees
BBAU Admission 2024
The university follows a common application process for all the provided courses. There few steps that students need to follow for application process:
- Students seeking admission to BBAU, need to visit the official website of the university
- After opening the homepage there will be a link, click on ‘Online Admission System’
- Candidates need to register themselves and fill the application form with required information
- After filling up the form, the application fee should be paid of INR 1000 (INR 500 for SC/ST/ PWD) through Credit/ Debit Card/ Net-Banking or NEFT
- Submit the application form along with requisite documents and fee can also be paid through Challan from ICICI Bank
Required Documents:
- Scorecard of entrance exams
- Marksheet of 10+2, graduation, master's
- Scanned copy of Photograph, ID proof, signature of candidate, thumb impression (Left for Male and Right for Female)
Read more : BBAU Admission
BBAU Cutoff 2024
BBAU Cutoff 2024 for all UG programs based on CUET scores will be released soon. Course-wise CUET cutoff marks for general category (Male and Female) students for the academic year 2023-24 are as follows:
BBAU UG Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
Course |
CUET UG Cutoff Marks 2024 |
Male |
Female |
B.Com (Hons) |
390.78 |
384.40 |
BBA |
386.93 |
392.88 |
BBA LLB |
751.60 |
752.86 |
B.Sc Life Sciences |
711.26 |
645.06 |
B.Sc Geology |
645.80 |
651.94 |
B.Sc M.Sc Basic Science |
681.79 |
657.41 |
BA Public Administration |
750.68 |
717.47 |
BVOC |
304.53 |
308.70 |
B.Tech Computer Engineering |
670.86 |
647.90 |
B.Tech Civil Engineering |
516.65 |
560.58 |
B.Tech Electrical Engineering |
574.99 |
597.61 |
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering |
574.99 |
626.27 |
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering |
516.65 |
576.01 |
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BBAU Scholarships
The university offers scholarships to students on merit basis and who are physically challenged with the help of National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Uttar Pradesh Scholarship.
Scholarship |
Eligibility criteria |
Amount |
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students |
Candidates must have passed class 12 with 80% marks (at least)
Pursuing a degree in full-time mode
|
INR 10,000 per annum during graduation
INR 20,000 per annum during the PG degree
|
Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities |
Candidates must have passed the previous final exam with 50% marks minimum
Annual family income must be up to INR 2 Lakhs
|
INR 3,000 per annum |
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses |
Passed the previous final exam with at least 50% marks
Annual family income must not exceed INR 2.50 Lakhs
|
INR 20,000 per annum
Additionally, INR 1,000 per day for hostellers and INR 500 for day scholars
|
NEC Merit Scholarship |
Candidates must be a permanent resident of North Eastern States
Should have scored minimum 60% marks in 10+2 or graduation (regular mode)
Annual family income should not exceed INR 8 Lakhs
|
INR 22,000 per annum at UG level
INR 25,000 per annum at PG level
|
Ishan Uday - Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region |
Candidates must be a permanent resident of NER who has secured admission into a first-year degree course
Family income should be less than INR 4.5 Lakhs (annually)
|
INR 5,400 per month |
PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child |
First-year PG students who are single girl-child
Maximum age is 30 years |
INR 36,200 per annum |
PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (First and Second Rank Holders) |
First-year PG students who are single girl-child (first/second rankholders of university at UG level)
Maximum age is 30 years |
INR 3,100 per month |
Read more : BBAU Scholarships
BBAU Placements
BBAU has a placement cell for the students' convenience. It works for the students' skill development and makes them ready for the competent industry field.
The key highlights of BBAU placement are as follows:
- More than 70% of students get placed every year with a decent salary package
- The highest package is around INR 5 LPA and the lowest package is around 1.5 LPA
- Marketing manager, accounting assistant, non-technical back office, and payroll team support are offered
- 30% of students get internship opportunities
Various reputed companies visited the campus & offering best placement opportunities are as follows:
Eureka Forbes |
Ernst & Young |
Aegis |
Godrej |
TCS Jaipur |
ITC |
Wipro |
Amcat |
Cadbury |
Nestle India |
Amul |
Pepsico |
HCCB |
Parle Agro |
Dabur India Ltd. |
Acc |
Likewise |
United Trust |
Hindustan Unilever Limited |
Syntel |
Read more : BBAU Placement
BBAU Facilities
BBAU provides various facilities to its students. They are:
- Library: The library equipped with books and periodical sections having adequate reading rooms, journals and video library. The Library services are also extended to non-teaching staff and visitors.
- Computer Center: The university has a Computer Centre equipped with computers and internet facilities for all. It is also connected with the National Knowledge Network.
- LAN/ Wi-Fi Campus: The entire campus of BBAU is connected with a strong wifi network. Most buildings in the university like Administrative Block, Departments, Hostels, and some Residential Quarters in the campus are fully equipped with LAN facilities.
- Mess/ Canteen: The university provides a mess facility that is available in all the hostels. A Canteen is also running in the university campus during working days.
- Sports: The College has multiple playgrounds available for playing Football, Volleyball, Cricket, Athletics and indoor games such as Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, and Carom, etc. There is an indoor Gymnasium with all modern equipment for physical training.
- Health Care: The university provides medical facilities through Medical Consultants to all the students, Administrative staff, Faculty members and Subordinate staff of the University including Boys‟ Hostel and Girls‟ Hostel for the residential students of the university.
Apart from these, the university campus is endowed with many other facilities, viz., Post Office, Bank, Electricity Substations, Students Hostels (for both Boys and Girls), Guest House, Staff Quarters, University Science Instrumentation Centre, Coaching Centre for SC/ST and Minorities, Residential Coaching Academy, Placement Cell, Women Cell, RTI Cell, SC/ST Cell, Legal Aid Clinic and Bus Shuttle Service, etc.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques. Is BBAU a good college?
Ans. It is a huge campus with good facilities and many courses, but the placements are low. BBAU, Lucknow is a central university that offers about 85 UG, PG courses. It is one of the most popular universities in UP. The university has excellent facilities for Environmental Science, Social Studies, M.Tech courses but the facilities are substandard for UG courses like B.Tech, B.Com, BBA.
Ques. Is BBAU UGC approved?
Ans. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) is a Central University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is approved by UGC, NAAC, AIU, ACU.
Ques. What is the BBAU exam?
Ans. National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) Entrance Test 2023 for admission to the Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programs for the academic session 2024-25 in Computer Based Test mode. The date of examination will be announced later.
Ques. How are the faculties at BBAU?
Ans. Faculties are very good and supportive, they are well qualified and they have good teaching skills. Teachers prepare students for real-world jobs by teaching them through presentations.
Ques. Is BBAU good for B.Tech?
Ans. Although the university is popular for its PG courses, it also has a good amount of UG courses. The BTech course has the most no. The university has excellent facilities for Environmental Science, Social Studies, M.Tech courses but the facilities are substandard for UG courses like B.Tech, B.Com, BBA.
Ques. How is hostel allotted in BBAU, Lucknow?
Ans. It is alloted as per the category and rules & regulations of the university. Preference is given to the SC and ST candidates, then students of different states.