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University of Lucknow - [LU], Lucknow

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About Lucknow University

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Written By Himanshu Yadav 

Lucknow University is a public state university in Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1920, It is one of India's oldest government-owned institutions of higher education. Lucknow University is the only state university in Uttar Pradesh to be awarded “Category-I” university status by the UGC for excellence in teaching and research. It is also the first public university in the state to be accredited with an A++ grade by the NAAC. The main campus of Lucknow University campus spans over 219 acres of land located at Badshah Bagh, University Road area of Lucknow city, and the second campus at Jankipuram. The university will soon start a new campus to offer vocational and skill development courses.

Lucknow University is a teaching, residential, and affiliating university with 556 associated colleges, 47 departments, 17 institutes, and 10 faculties. The university offers more than 100 courses at UG, PG, and Doctoral levels in the fields of Arts, Unani, Ayurveda, Engineering and Technology, Commerce, Education, Yoga and Alternative Medicine, Fine Arts, Science, and Law. With the recent launch of two online courses, Lucknow University has become the first public university in the state to offer both on-campus and online programs. 

Lucknow University Admissions are based on scores obtained in the university/national-level entrance examination. The university conducts its entrance test for admission to most of the course and also accepts scores of CUET UG, CUET PG, and JEE Main examinations. With a student strength of more than 16,000, Lucknow University welcomes students from all parts of the world. It has also signed MOUs with more than 70 national and international universities for academics and research collaborations. Notable alumni of Lucknow University include top politicians, scientists, poets, novelists, and journalists, such as Shankar Dayal Sharma, the ninth President of India. 

Lucknow University Merit List 2024

Courses Merit List
B.Voc. (Renewable Energy) Check Here
BCA Check Here
B.Com.(NEP) Check Here
B.Com.(Hons) Check Here

Lucknow University Popular Programs

Lucknow University offers full-time regular and self-financing Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs across various disciplines. The table below list some of the popular courses at Lucknow University along with their eligibility, selection criteria, and fees: 

Courses Eligibility & Selection Criteria Fees (Per Semester)
BTech Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and have a minimum of 55% marks
Selection Criteria: JEE Main Rank + Counselling
INR 126,160 (Per Year)
MBA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 50% marks in aggregate
Selection Criteria: CAT/Lucknow University Management Entrance Test (LUMET) + Personal Interview
Regular: INR 48,173
Self Finance: INR 81,080
LLB Eligibility: Any Graduate with min 45% marks
Selection Criteria: PGET
INR 4,565/-
B.Com Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks
Selection Criteria: UGET
Regular: INR 3,527
Self Finance: INR 15,330
B.Com Hons: INR 27,830
BBA Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: UGPET
INR 35,080
BCA Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 40% marks
Selection Criteria: UGPET
INR 35,080
BA Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 40% marks
Selection Criteria: UGET
INR 3,027

Lucknow University Online Courses

From the academic year 2023-24, Lucknow University has started its Centre for Online and Distance Education (CODE) to offer online courses. The online courses offered by LU CODE are equivalent to regular courses with a change only in the teaching mode. Students will not be required to attend classes as teaching, study material, assignment submission, and other processes will be done online only. In six month semester, students will have to come to the campus only once for the semester examination. 

Initially, Lucknow University is offering only B.Com and M.Com programs through online mode. The university will soon be launching several other UG and PG courses in Sanskrit, English, Ancient Indian History, Economics etc. Fees for Lucknow University online courses are given below:

Courses Fees (Per Semester)
B.Com INR 5,000
M.Com INR 8,000

Lucknow University Admission Process

Lucknow University admissions to all UG and PG programs are done via entrance examination followed by counselling. The admission process involves filling of the application form, appearing for the entrance examination, merit list, participating in the counselling, and seat allocation. The entire admission process is as follows:

Step 1: Filling of the Application Form

Online application forms for admission at Lucknow University for all UG and PG programs are usually released in April or May every year. Candidates seeking admission must fill the application form on the official website at lkouniv.ac.in. Course-wise application fee for Lucknow University admissions is as follows:

Programs Application Fee
General & OBC SC /ST/PH
UG INR 800/- INR 400/-
UG Professional (BBA & BCA)  INR 1000/- INR 500/-
D Pharm  INR 1000/- INR 500/-
B.El.Ed  INR 1600/- INR 800/-
PG INR 1000/- INR 500/-
M.Ed INR 1600/- INR 800/-
MBA/MTTM INR 1600/- INR 800/-
PhD INR 2000/- INR 1000/-

Step 2: Appearing for Entrance Examination

Lucknwow Univerity conducts Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET), Under Graduate Professional Entrance Test (UGPET), Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET), Lucknow University Management Entrance Test (LUMET for admission to UG, PG, and MBA programs respectively. For adimisstion to BTech, B.Pharm, and MCA programs, the university accepts scores of national level tests such as JEE Main, CUET UG, and CUET PG, respectively. After successful registration, Lucknow University will release the entrance test schedule for all courses. Applicants must appear for the entrance examination on the given date to be eligible for admission.

  • The entrance test is based on MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions).
  • There is no negative marking in the entrance test conducted by the university.
  • Lucknow University offers direct admission to vacant & NRI seats for BTech & MCA programs.

Step 3: Announcement of Merit List

LU will release the course-wise provisional merit list based on scores obtained in the entrance examination. Candidates whose names appear on the merit list will be called for a centralized counselling session.

  • If two or more candidates secured the same marks in the entrance test, preference will be given to candidates who have higher marks in the qualifying examination.
  • For MBA and MTTM, the merit list will be based on combined scores of the entrance test (70%) and a personal interview round (30%).
  • Also for courses like B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed, the merit list will be based on performance in the Physical Fitness Test (50 marks), Game Proficiency Test (40 marks), and a personal interview (10 marks).

Step 4: Counselling and Seat Allocation

There will be multiple rounds of counselling for seat allotment to each course. Selected candidates in respective rounds must pay the admission fee and complete the document verification process to confirm their seats. 

  • Counselling for admission to BTech, B.Pharm, and MCA programs at Lucknow University is done through Uttar Pradesh Technical Counselling (UPTAC) based on national-level test scores. However, the university didn't participate in the UPTAC counselling for the academic year 2023-24 and admitted students through its counselling for these programs.
  • LU B.Ed admissions are done through UP B.Ed JEE counselling.

Lucknow University Cutoffs

Cutoff scores at Lucknow University are the minimum marks required for admission. The university releases course-wise cutoff list of selected candidates based on the rank secured in the entrance test/merit list. Course-wise cutoff for admission at Lucknow University is as follows:

Lucknow University BTech Cutoff

Lucknow University BTech cutoff is released based on rank secured in the JEE Main examination. Based on last round JEE Main closing ranks of last two year at Lucknow University, the expected cutoff for BTech admission in the general category is given below:

BTech Courses 2023 2022
BTech Civil Engineering 241127 433275
BTech Computer Science and Engineering 87156 114850
BTech Electrical Engineering 227232 277939
BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering 212665 186977
BTech Mechanical Engineering 233172 513404
BTech Computer Science & Engineering- Artificial Intelligence 115647 140335
  • As per the last two year’s BTech cutoff trend of Lucknow University, Computer Science and Engineering is the highly competitive branch followed by Computer Science & Engineering- Artificial Intelligence.
  • As Lucknow University didn’t participate in the UPTAC counselling in 2023, students witnessed high cutoffs for all branches. 
  • In 2023, BTech CSE last round cutoff stood at 87156, while students with a JEE Main rank of 114850 got admission in 2022.

Lucknow University MBA Cutoff

Lucknow University MBA cutoff is released based on performance in the Lucknow University Management Test (LUMET). Based on the last round cutoff list released by the university in 2023, candidates must secure the given below minimum score in the LUMET examination for admission to the MBA program:

MBA Specalisations LUMET Normalised Score (Out of 70)
MBA (Marketing) (IMS) 23.8 
MBA (Finance & Accounting) (DoC) 34.3
MBA (Finance and Control) (IMS) 23.8
MBA (HR) (IMS) 19.6
MBA (IB) (IMS) 15.4
MBA (Enterpreneurs) (IMS) 21.7

Lucknow University LUACMAT Cutoff

Lucknow University Associated Colleges Management Admission Test is conducted for admission to BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, BJMC, B.Sc, and other courses at the associated colleges of Lucknow University. The round 1 closing rank in 2023 for top courses including BBA, BCA, B.Com, and BA (NEP) stood at 2676, 2457, 2559, and 5830, respectively. The expected LUACMET cutoff for UG courses based on last year closing rank is given below:

Courses LUACMAT Cutoff Rank
B.Com 2559
BCA 2457
BBA 2676
B.Sc. Mathematics 2860
BA LLB/BBA LLB 4137
BA (NEP) 5830
B.Com (NEP) 3477
B.Sc. Agriculture 398
B.Sc. Biology 2648

Lucknow University Placements

Lucknow University has released the placement 2023 report. A total of 1309 students were placed and 197 companies participated in the placement drive. The key highlights of Lucknow University placements are tabulated below:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2023
No of Students Placed 1309
Highest Package INR 23.61 LPA
Average Package INR 8.6 LPA
Median Package 14.40 LPA
Companies Visited 197

Course-wise highest packages offered during Lucknow University Placements 2023 are as follows:

Course Highest Package Company
M.Sc Geology INR 23.61 LPA ONGC
MBA INR 11 LPA Byju's
MBA INR 10 LPA Zomato
B.Tech (CSE) INR 7 LPA Capace Software Pvt. Ltd
B.Tech (CE) INR 6 LPA Skolar
B.Tech (ECE INR 6 LPA Skolar
B.Tech (EE) INR 6 LPA Skolar
B.Tech (ME) INR 6 LPA Skolar
BBA INR 6 LPA Skolar

As per NIRF 2024 report submitted by Lucknow University, here’s the last three year’s data for placements across various courses:

Particulars 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21
UG (3 Years) Students Placed 1011 935 88
UG (3 Years) Median Salary Package INR 7.95 LPA INR 7.35 LPA INR 4.7 LPA
UG (4 Years) Students Placed 197 195 192
UG (4 Years) Median Salary Package INR 7.50 LPA INR 6.21 LPA INR 5.66 LPA
UG (5 Years) Students Placed 115 115 98
UG (5 Years) Median Salary Package INR 8.12 LPA INR 7.91 LPA INR 6.95 LPA
PG (1 Year) Students Placed 22 22 11
PG (1 Year) Median Salary Package INR 7.65 LPA INR 6.15 LPA INR 6.10 LPA
PG (2 Years) Students Placed 1249 1218 325
PG (2 Years) Median Salary Package INR 7.45 LPA INR 7.21 LPA INR 5.78 LPA
  • Lucknow University witnessed a rise of 8% in the median salary packages for UG (3-year) and 3% for PG (2-year) placements as compared to the previous year.
  • There was a rise of 8.12% in the number of UG (3-year) students placed, While the number of UG (4-Year) students placed in 2023 remained almost unchanged as compared to 2022.

Lucknow University Mediam Package

Lucknow University Scholarships

Lucknow University offers scholarships through its Student Welfare Fund(SWF). The university offers two scholarships in terms of financial aid. Lucknow University scholarship schemes along with the eligibility criteria and scholarship amount are tabulated below:

Scholarship Name Eligibility Scholarship Amount
Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship The total income of his/her parents or guardians does not exceed INR 3 Lakh per annum
Have passed the previous semester or annual examination or is eligible for the back paper
Has passed with minimum 60% marks in the previous examination
Should have at least 75% attendance in the previous academic semester/year
INR 15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) or actual annual/semester fees, whichever is less
Karmyogi Yojana The maximum amount paid to a student in any case under the Karmayogi Scheme would be INR 15,000/-

Lucknow University Campus & Facilities

Lucknow University Campus is located at Badshah Bagh, University Road, Babuganj, Hasanganj Lucknow with a second campus at Jankipuram. The university is famous for its historical buildings and traditional architecture. Lucknow University offers facilities like Hostels, Yoga Centre. Cafeterias, Guest House, Health and Medical Centre, Libraries, and Sport Facilities. 

LU Campus

Lucknow University Hostel

Lucknow University provides hostel accommodation in a total of 18 halls of residences including a hostel for international students with approximately 2500 seats. Allotment of seats at hostel is based on merit (rank/percentage). Lucknow University hostel fee ranges for Double/Triple/Four Seater room from INR 23,270 to INR 46,545, while single seater rooms costs between INR 23,870 and INR 37370 for various disciplines. 

Here are some recent reviews of Lucknow University Hostel by its students:

Review by Neha Rawat: 

  • Campus Life: There are not many fests that occur on campus as I have seen only one from the day I joined this college which is Sanskriti Surbhi, but yes there will be fests that occur on campus, you all get to enjoy college life but not very much. There is a library for students where you get most of the books related to your course. Classrooms are nice and clean, seats are good and comfortable.
  • Hostel Facility: The hostel facilities are quite decent, they provide you with a bed, chair, an almirah and a study table for your stay. Usually, the rooms are shared between three people. The hostel fees for the room are - 32000/per year and mess fees are - 30000/per year for everyone who stays at the hostel. The food quality is usually good and the menu keeps changing from time to time. Hostel registration is also done online through the official website of Lucknow University, which is done once your admission process is completed.

Review by Kartik Shukla:

  • Campus Life: The name of the annual fest is Sanskriti Surbhi which is held in December every year. This fest organises on a large amount there are various cultural events like dance, natak, speech, sports etc. There is the Tagore Library of Lucknow University which is a central research library. It is the oldest well organised and richest library in India. This library comprises a cyber library, UPSC library, ph.d library, pg library and many more. The working hours of this library are from 8 am to 8 pm. The Tagore Library contains not only books but also contains a great collection of rare manuscripts, paintings, arts, ancient coins, theses and research journals. We find almost every book and journal in this library. The availability of books and journals is outstanding. The sports facility at this university is well-defined. There is a separate well-organised ground for every sport like cricket, football, and basketball. A sports tournament is organised every year. There are several social groups like luupdate.
  • Hostel Facility: There are several hostels of Lucknow university like subash hostel , Mahmudabad hostel, Habibullah hostel and many more. I am living in Habibullah hostel . This hostel with a massive and historical architecture provides a very comfortable and good environment for the students to live and prepare for their future. Habibullah hostel consist of 100 rooms, one big common hall with indoor games facility like table tennis etc and also a LED TV. This hostel contains a large mess where 15 working staff are working for your meal. A big field for outdoor games or for cultural program and Provost office, guest room and many more are in this hostel. There is double shared room each room has a very good spacing , almirah inserted , fan, bed, table chair etc. The total fees of hostel without incuding mess is 4800 rupees per year and mess charge is 38000 rupees per year. There is also caution money which is 2250 rupees. So the total fees is 45050 rupees. Locality where room is available is daliganj.

Likes and Dislikes of Lucknow University

As per various reviews posted by Lucknow University students on Collegedunia.com, the table below lists likes and dislikes about the university:

Likes Dislikes
The teaching staff and the student are very cooperative with each other The lack of fests and activities here makes campus life boring
Infrastructure is top notch. It gives you a good feeling that you are studying these i mean the campus is really large divided into different faculties Hostel food is not good
Several certification such as National cadet corps, and Nation social services are provided There's is a lack of extra curricular activities as they focus more on studies
Studies are given more importance than any other thing. Studies are considered in every aspect . 75 % attendance is compulsory for all College doesn't give attendance as much importance as other colleges do
Placement of Lucknow university is excellent because its under the state government sometimes the schedule of the classes got changed abruptly

Lucknow University Notable Alumni

Luckow University alumni holds top positions across various fields. Some of top alumni of Lucknow University are as follows: 

Alumni Name Designation
Shankar Dayal Sharma Former President of India
Chinmayananda Saraswati Spiritual Leader
Harish Rawat Former Chief minister of Uttarakhand
Arif Mohammed Khan Governor of Kerala
Suresh Raina Indian Cricketer
Vartika Singh Miss Universe India 2019

Reasons to Choose Lucknow University

  • Experienced Faculty: The university has 700+ faculty members who are well-experienced in their respective fields. The faculties focus to the best education and understanding of even our basic concepts. All the faculty members are highly qualified in the field of research and diagnostics.
  • Student Diversification: Lucknow University welcomes students not only from different parts of India but also from foreign countries. As per NIRF 2024 report of Lucknow University, a total of 10,180 and 3154 students are enrolled in UG and PG programs, respectively. The male to female ratio at the university is 55:45.
  • Campus Life: Lucknow University has a huge campus with heritage buildings and a colonial-style architecture. As the university does not have any attendance mandate, students ike to roam around the campus during their free time. The ragging is completely banned by the university.
  • Placement Opportunities: The university has emerged as one of the best state universities for placement as many top-notch companies are visiting the campus every year. The placement rate is around 70%-80% every year.

Lucknow University FAQs

Ques. How many seats are allocated to each course in the Lucknow University?

Ans. The total number of seats allocated to each course in the Lucknow University are as follows:

  • The availability of total no of seats for B.A. courses in different specializations vary from 30 to 320 seats. And for B.A. honors the total no. of seats are 60.
  • Availability of seats for B.com regular, self finance and honors courses vary from 180 to 450 seats.
  • The total no of seats available for BSc course vary from 13 to 250 in different affiliated colleges.

Ques. Does Lucknow University have a grievance redressal cell?

Ans. Yes, Lucknow University has a grievance redressal cell for solving the problems & complaints of students related to administration, charging of fees, harassment, victimization, woman related problems and conduct of exams.

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission in lucknow University?

Ans. There are following document required at the time admission in Lucknow University:

  • Marksheets of 10th and 12th class.
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Valid score card of entrance exam
  • Caste certificate
  • Income certificate

Ques. What are the objectives of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) ?

Ans. The objectives of IQAC are as follows:

  • The main objective is to develop a quality system for conscious consistent and catalytic programmed action.
  • Another objective is to improve the academic and administrative performance of the departments.
  • To promote measures for best practices and internalization of quality culture.

Ques. How is the entrance exam for undergraduate courses done in Lucknow University?

Ans. The pattern for entrance exam is as follows:

  • There will be 100 objective type questions.
  • The time duration will be 90 minutes.
  • The entrance exam of arts course will be of 60 minutes and comprises 60 questions.
  • There is a negative marking of one mark for one wrong answer.

Ques: Is it worth taking admission to Lucknow University LLB program?

Ans: Lucknow University LLB program is very popular among the students. The admission fee is INR 26,580 at the time of admission. For the LLB program, Lucknow uNiversity has been placed at 13th rank by India Today, 2021. Eligible students must appear at the entrance exam conducted by Lucknow University & obtained a valid score to take admission. There are only 120 seats are available for this program at Lucknow University. 

Ques: How can students download Lucknow University results?

Ans: To download the Lucknow University Results for various courses there are below steps given: 

  • Students must visit the official website of Lucknow University 
  • There will be a latest notification section on the homepage
  • Looking for the course and select semester/year
  • Now enter the roll number
  • Lucknow University Results will appear on the screen in a pdf format 
  • Download Lucknow University Results and take the printout of the same for further reference 

Read more: Lucknow University Results

Ques: What are the details contained in the Lucknow University admit card?

Ans: The admit card of Lucknow University contains details like, 

  • University’s name
  • Candidate’s name 
  • Course name
  • Course Code
  • Date and Time of Examination
  • Examination Centre Details
  • Photograph and signature of the candidate
  • Signature of the COE.

Read more: Lucknow University Admit Card

Ques: What are the basic amenities provided by Lucknow University?

Ans: Lucknow University provides all the basic facilities for the conveniences of the students like Sports, Health & Medical Center, Canteen, Placement Cell, Counselling & Guidance Cell, Hostel, Computer Center, Guest House & a lot more. 

Ques: How many departments are there at Lucknow University?

Ans: There are a total number of 10 Departments that offer numerous courses in multiple disciplines. The departments are Arts, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Science, Engineering & Technology, Yoga & Alternative Medicine, Ayurveda & Unani.

Ques. Is Lucknow University good for B.Tech?

Ans. BTech from Lucknow University is a good option to go for as it’s a tier 1 college. The university offers BTech in five branches: Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering through the Faculty of Engineering & Technology. As per last year’s BTech cutoff, candidates having a JEE Main rank between around 87156 and more than 161370 have higher chances of admission to BTech at Lucknow University. The placement rate of BTech is around is around 70%, the highest salary package offered to BTech students at Lucknow University is INR 14.5 LPA and the average package is INR 4-5 LPA. As per the NIRF 2024 report, the median salary package of INR 5.66 LPA offered during 2023 placements. 

Ques. How is Lucknow University for MBA?

Ans. Lucknow University offers the MBA program through its Institute of Management Sciences (LU-IMS) located in the university's main campus. Based on practical learning, LU-IMS provides one of the best industry exposures to its students. Institute engages in strong relationships with organizations like AIMA, LMA, STAI. The MBA program at Lucknow University is offered at par with the best business institutes in the country the IMS has collaborated with Harvard University, The World Bank, the Sugar Technology Association of India, and IIMs. The fees for MBA at Lucknow University is INR 48,173 per semester which is very less as compared to top B-Schools in the country and will cost you INR 8-10 Lacs easily. However, MBA placements at LU aren’t that great as the average salary package offered is INR 5-7 LPA.

Ques. How is Law at Lucknow University?

Ans. Lucknow University offers Law programs such as LLB (Integrated 5 Year), 3-year LLB, and 2-year LLM through the Faculty of Law which is a pioneer legal institution of India. For Law course, the university has experienced faculty members who have won accolades in their teaching career. Lucknow University is well known for its LLB program as it has given distinguished alumni over the years. Some of the Alumni include Mr. Justice A.S.Anand, Former Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice Saghir Ahmed, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Dr. A.T. Markose, Cochin University, First Director of Indian Law Institute, and many more. The course structure and syllabus of law program are at par with top law universities in India. If you’re aiming for Judicial services or Litigation, LU can be a good option.

Ques. What are Regular and Self-Finance seats at Lucknow University?

Ans. Lucknow University offers admissions to regular and self-finance seats for various courses including MBA, BBA, BCA, and others. The difference between regular and self-finance seats is, that regular seats have comparatively less fees than self-financed ones. Regular seats do not include extra college expenses other than tution fees. Whereas, self-financed seats include all the expenses including tution fees. Else everything including studies, courses, activities are all same, infact regular and self-Financed seats have the same classes as well.

Ques. Is it tough to get admission at Lucknow University?

Ans. Getting admission at Lucknow University can be quite competitive as it is the only state university as It is the only state university with NAAC accreditation of ‘A++’ grade and a “Category-1” university by the UGC. Around 50,000 students apply for admission to undergraduate courses and 25000 students apply for PG admissions every year at Lucknow University. Even foreign national students are aiming for admission at the university. As per several media report, a total of 1200 students applied for admission during the academic session 2023-24. However, several quora reviews suggests that getting admission at Lucknow University is not difficult as it seems as the entrance test is very basic and you’ll be answering question that have you studied in your qualifying examination.

Ques. How to take admission at Lucknow University main campus?

Ans. Getting admission in the main campus of Lucknow University depends on what course you’re applying for. The university operating different faculties in both campuses. For eg: MBA is offered at the main campus, while BTech and other programs are offered at second campus of the university. Geeting admission in main campus doesn’t make any difference as it’s the course you’re taking admission in. To apply for admission at Lucknow University, candidates must visit the official website @lkouniv.ac.in and click on “Admissions” from top of the homepage and choose the desired program.

Ques. How to crack Lucknow University entrance exam?

Ans. The entrance exam of Lucknow University is not very difficult but you need to score good to be in the merit list. The entrance exam for UG courses is totally based on what you studied in the class 12th and for PG courses, it will be based on qualifying examination. Apart from that, there will be questions related to current affairs and general knowledge for UG courses. So, you can purchase some books related to that or if your basics are clear that you can easily crack the exam.

Ques. Can I get direct admission at Lucknow University?

Ans. Lucknow University admissions done based on scores obtained in the university or national-level entrance examination followed by counselling. However if seats remain vacant after the counselling, the university offers direct admission to candidates having valid scores. Lucknow University also accepts direct admission to vacant & NRI seats for BTech & MCA programmes.

Ques. What is the minimum marks to qualify for Lucknow University?

Ans. Lucknow University admits students with at least 40%-60% marks in the 10+2 examination for UG courses, while candidates must secure at least 50%-55% marks in the bachelor’s degree to be eligible for admission to PG courses. The eligibility criteria may vary for each courses but all candidates should secure a minimum marks in the qualifying examination to be eligible for admission. However, the final admission will be based on combined scores of entrance test and qualifying examination. 

Ques. Is Lucknow University under CUET?

Ans. Yes, Lucknow University accepts CUET UG and CUET PG scores for admission to B.Pharm/BBA+ MBA and MCA programs, respectively. Admissions to CUET based programs at Lucknow University are done through Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) for all home state and other state candidates. 

Ques. What is the CUET PG Cutoff for MCA at Lucknow University?

Ans. As per the previous year cutoff trends, Lucknow University CUET PG cutoff for MCA ranges between 24 (opening rank round 1) and 2912 (closing rank round 3) for both male and female home state candidates belongs to open category.

Ques. What is the rank of JEE Mains for Lucknow University?

Ans. For 2023-24 admissions, Lucknow University did not participate in the UPTAC counselling for BTech admissions. The university conducted its own counselling for BTech based on JEE Main ranks. For general category candidates, JEE Main rank for BTech admission was between 87156 and 161370 for various specializations. Last year round 1 JEE Main cutoff at Lucknow University for one of most popular BTech CSE course was 87156.

Ques. How is the placement for BTech at Lucknow University?

Ans. Lucknow University offers decent placement for BTech students. As per several reviews on quora about Lucknow University BTech placements, almost all the students of CSE/AI/ECE branches are getting placed with a median salary of INR 5-6 LPA. Various companies visits for placement like HCL, Infosys, Tata Birla, Wipro, HDFC, Zomato, Swiggy, etc. The highest and average salary package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 23.61 LPA and INR 8.6 LPA, respectively.

Ques. What are best colleges of Lucknow University for placements?

Ans. Lucknow University offers over 100 courses through 10 faculties and 556 affiliated colleges. As per reviews on collegedunia.com, the placement rate of some of the top colleges like NPGC is around 60%-70%. The highest and average salary package of NPGC lucknow stood at INR 10 LPA and INR 4 LPA, respectively. However, as per NIRF 2024 report, the median salary package offered to UG and PG students during 2023 placements stood at INR INR 7.95 LPA and INR 7.45 LPA, respectively.

Ques. Is Lucknow University good for placements?

Ans. Lucknow University is the only state university with NAAC accreditation of ‘A++’ grade and recognition as “Category-I” university by the UGC. The university has emerged as one of the best universities in terms of placements. As per the NIRF 2024 report submitted by the university, a total of 2594 UG and PG students of the 2023 batch got placement. Lucknow University witnessed a rise of 8% in the median salary packages for UG (3-year) and 3% for PG (2-year) placements as compared to previous year. The highest and average salary package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 23.61 LPA and INR 8.6 LPA, respectively. 

Ques. How can I apply for scholarships at Lucknow University?

Ans. Students seeking scholarships at Lucknow University can fill the application form online in the prescribed format to the DSW Office at the time of commencement of new academic session each year. Students must submit the required documents along with the application form.

Ques. Who is eligible for Chhatra Kalyan scholarship at Lucknow University?

Ans. Lucknow University offers Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship to support students to continue their studies. For this scholarship, 50 selected students will receive INR 15,000 or the actual semester fees directly into their bank accounts for their education. The eligibility criteria for Chhatra Kalyan scholarship at Lucknow University is as follows:

  • Applicants must be enrolled as permanent students at Lucknow University.
  • The candidate's annual family income should not exceed INR 3 lakh.
  • Students must have scored a minimum of 60% in their previous examination.
  • A minimum of 75% attendance in the prior academic semester or year is required.
  • Applicants must not have engaged in any illegal activities, and a certificate from the Proctor's office must accompany the application to verify this.
  • Students should not be availing any other form of financial aid, such as a fellowship or scholarship

Ques. Which is the main campus of Lucknow University?

Ans. The main campus of Lucknow University is located at Badshah Bagh, the University Road area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with a second campus located in Jankipuram. The university will soon start a new campus.

Ques. What are the differences between Lucknow University old campus and new campus?

Ans. The old campus of Lucknow University is located in Babuganj (heat of the city), while the second campus is located on the outskirts of the city near Jankipuram extension. The old campus is the larger and is spread across 225 acres of land whereas the new campus has been constructed on 75 acres of land on Sitapur Road. The old campus is famous for its heritage buildings and colonial-style architecture, whereas the new campus has modern infrastructure and facilities. For academics, the old campus offers courses in traditional fields like arts, commerce, humanities, and science, while the new campus provides courses in the latest emerging fields like management, engineering, technology, law, and many more.

Ques. How is the mess of Lucknow University hostel?

Ans. Lucknow University has a total of 18 hostels for both male and female students in both campuses. All the boys hostel at Lucknow University have a central mess whereas every girls hotels have it’s own mess inside the hostel. As per several reviews, Hostel messes usually offer a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to cater to different dietary preferences and requirements. However, the perception of food quality may vary among individuals. 

Ques. How is the social life at Lucknow University?

Ans. As per several reviews on Collegedunia.com and quora, students like that, there’s no minimum attendance requirement and teachers also don’t force students to attend the classes. Students can take a stroll around the campus as its very huge and has heritage buildings and a colonial-style architecture. Hostel life at Lucknow University is also good as the hostels are located within the campus and offer all the modern amenities.

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Lucknow University Fees & Eligibility

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BA
32 Courses
3,348 - 7,554 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 40%29 Mar - 30 Jun 2024
BCA
1 Course
70,160 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 50%-
MA
42 Courses
2,250 - 70,160 (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 45%30 June 2024
B.Tech
6 Courses
1.26 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+229 Mar - 30 Jul 2024
B.Sc
13 Courses
8,554 - 50,160 (1st Year Fees) 10+229 Mar - 30 Jun 2024

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Bachelor of Arts [BA] 
1st Yr Fees:₹3,348 - 7,554
32 Courses4 Years Full Time
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Shia PG College, Lucknow

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29 Mar - 30 Jun 2024
Bachelor of Law [L.L.B] 
1st Yr Fees:₹51,160
5 Years Full Time
#11out of 13 by Outlook
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DAV PG College, Lucknow

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Graduation

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6 Apr - 30 Jun 2024
1 Courses3 Years Full Time
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10+2 with 50%
5 Years Full Time
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10+2 with 45%

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29 Mar - 30 Jun 2024
Master of Business Administration [MBA] 
1st Yr Fees:₹56,160 - 1.62 Lakhs
9 Courses2 Years Full Time
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Graduation with 50% + CAT

Application Date:

6 Apr - 30 Jun 2024

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Lucknow University: 1 Answered Question

Is the Rashtra Gaurav exam objective, or subjective in Lucknow University?

Sudha SinghB.Sc. from University of Lucknow (2018)

The Rashtra Gaurav exam at Lucknow University is held in objective type and is held every year.

It is mandatory for all the students to appear and pass this exam throughout their time of graduation. You appear on any year of your graduation but you need to pass it on a single.

The question paper includes 100 objective type questions from the following topics: Ancient history, Environment, Biodiversity and more similar topics.

There is no negative marking and to pass this exam you need to score at least 33 marks

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Dr. Ratan Kumar
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Prof. B.D. Singh
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Prof. Sheela Mishra
Faculty of Science
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Dr. Himanshu Pandey
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
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University Rd, Babuganj, Hasanganj
Lucknow - 226007
Uttar Pradesh, India
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