LU, Lucknow

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The University of Lucknow, commonly known as Lucknow University (LU), is one of the oldest and most prestigious state universities in India. Established in 1920, it has a glorious legacy of over a century in higher education. The university is located in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and operates through two campuses – the Main Campus (Badshahbagh, University Road) and the Second Campus (Jankipuram). LU offers a wide spectrum of programs across arts, science, commerce, law, management, education, fine arts, Ayurveda, and engineering. Known for its academic excellence, strong faculty base, and vibrant student culture, Lucknow University has produced several notable alumni in politics, literature, judiciary, and administration. With NAAC “A++” accreditation and UGC recognition, it has become a hub for multidisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, and skill-based education.

Lucknow University, Lucknow Highlights

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Feature	Details
Full Name	University of Lucknow
Popularly Known As	Lucknow University (LU)
Location	University Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Established Year	1920
Type	State Public University
Approved By	UGC, AICTE, BCI, NCTE
Accreditation	NAAC Accredited with A++ Grade
Campus Size	225+ acres (Main + Second Campus)
Governing Body	Government of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow University, Lucknow Important Dates

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Important Dates (Tentative for 2025 Admissions)

Event	Date
Application Start Date	March 2025
Last Date to Apply	May 2025
LU Entrance Exam (UG/PG)	May – June 2025
Merit List / Counselling	June – July 2025
Academic Session Begins	August 2025

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

Lucknow University, Lucknow Admission Process

Admission Procedure

Mode of Admission:

UG Courses (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, LL.B, BBA, BCA): Through Lucknow University Entrance Test (UGET) or merit (depending on course).
PG Courses (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, MBA, LL.M): Through Lucknow University PG Entrance Test (PGET), CAT/CMAT (for MBA) also accepted.
Ph.D.: Through LU Ph.D. Entrance Test (LU PhDET) + Interview (as per UGC norms).

Lucknow University, Lucknow Scholarship

Scholarships

Scholarship Type	Eligibility
UP Government Scholarships	For SC/ST/OBC/EWS students under state schemes
Merit-Based Scholarships	Based on entrance rank/academic performance
Minority Scholarships	For eligible Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain students
Need-Based Aid	For economically weaker students
Research Fellowships	Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), SRF for Ph.D. scholars

Lucknow University, Lucknow Placements

Placements

Parameter	Details
Top Recruiters	Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL, ICICI, HDFC, Axis Bank, Deloitte
Highest Package (2024)	Rs 18 LPA (MBA/Engineering)
Average Package	Rs 4–6 LPA (UG); Rs 6–8 LPA (MBA/PG)
Placement Rate	80–85% (varies by department)
Career Support	Training & Placement Cell, Industry Tie-ups, Internships
Entrepreneurship Support	Start-up Incubation Cell, MoUs with industries & chambers

Lucknow University, Lucknow Rankings

Ranked (14 )out of 44 in India 2024 (Indiatoday Ranking)

Ranked (151-200) out of 200 in India 2024 ( NIRF Ranking)

LU has earned recognition for its academic standards and research contributions.â€‹

Ranking Body	Ranking/Recognition (2024)
NIRF (Overall)	Ranked among Top 100 Universities in India
India Today Rankings	Top 20 in Arts & Humanities
NAAC	Accredited with A++ Grade
UGC	Recognized as a Category-I University
QS India Rankings	Listed among leading state public universities

Lucknow University, Lucknow Courses & Fees

Course	1st Year Fees	Eligibility
BCA	₹70k (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 50%
BCA	₹71k (1st Year Fees)	Diploma
BCA	₹71k (1st Year Fees)	Diploma

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Lucknow University, Lucknow FAQs

LU offers a wide range of UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctoral programs across disciplines like Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education, Management, and Technology.

Admission is based on entrance tests conducted by LU such as UGET (for UG), PGET (for PG), or national-level exams like CUET, CAT, etc., followed by counseling.

Yes, LU is a state government university and one of the oldest institutions in India, established in 1921.

Yes, LU provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with all essential amenities.

Yes, LU offers various scholarships including merit-based, need-based, and government-funded scholarships like UP Post-Matric Scholarship.

Yes, LU is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC.

LU offers a wide range of UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctoral programs across disciplines like Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education, Management, and Technology.

Admission is based on entrance tests conducted by LU such as UGET (for UG), PGET (for PG), or national-level exams like CUET, CAT, etc., followed by counseling.

Yes, LU is a state government university and one of the oldest institutions in India, established in 1921.

Yes, LU provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with all essential amenities.

Yes, LU offers various scholarships including merit-based, need-based, and government-funded scholarships like UP Post-Matric Scholarship.

Yes, LU is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC.

Yes, LU is a state government public university recognized by UGC.

LU conducts its own UGET/PGET, while MBA also accepts CAT/CMAT scores.

Yes, hostels are available on both campuses for boys and girls.

LU is one of the oldest multidisciplinary universities, unlike AKTU which focuses mainly on technical courses.

Yes, LU has MoUs with universities in the USA, UK, and Europe for research and exchange programs.

Lucknow University, Lucknow Address

University Rd, Babuganj, Hasanganj Lucknow - 226007 Uttar Pradesh, India

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Lucknow University, Lucknow Highlights

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Lucknow University, Lucknow Important Dates

Important Dates (Tentative for 2025 Admissions)

Lucknow University, Lucknow Admission Process

Admission Procedure

Lucknow University, Lucknow Scholarship

Scholarships

Lucknow University, Lucknow Placements

Placements

Lucknow University, Lucknow Rankings

Lucknow University, Lucknow Courses & Fees

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