The University of Lucknow, informally known as Lucknow University or LU, is a public state university located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1867, it is one of the oldest government-owned institutions of higher education in the country. The university offers a wide range of programs and is known for its excellence in teaching and research.
It is the largest state university in Uttar Pradesh and offers both on-campus and online study programs. The university has been recognized for its academic quality, being the only state university in Uttar Pradesh to achieve "Category-I" status by the UGC and accredited with an “A++” grade by the NAAC. LU has a rich history, with its establishment being championed by Raja Sir Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan, Khan Bahadur, K.C.I.E. of Mahmudabad.
Lucknow University offers a diverse range of faculties and departments, including Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, and Management, providing students with a comprehensive educational experience. The university conducts entrance exams like UGET and PGET for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, respectively. Lucknow University has a strong placement record, with notable companies visiting the campus for recruitment. The university's commitment to academic excellence, research, and student development has positioned it as a prominent institution in the field of higher education in India.
Vision-
"To develop human resources for the furtherance of knowledge through teaching, research and innovation and to rank amongst the top educational institutions of the world for better service to humanity in general and our nation in particular."
Mission-
“To be a university driven by values enriched with diverse cultures and promote economic, social and spiritual advancement for an egalitarian society.”
Attributes
Details
Location
University Road, Babuganj, Hasanganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007
Website
https://lkouniv.ac.in/
Type of University/Institute
Public State University/ Co-Education/ Non-minority
Accreditation/Recognitions/ Rankings
UGC recognized, NAAC accredited with a grade of "A++"
Programs Offered
UG/PG/Doctoral & Diploma Courses
Admission Criteria
Entrance-based- UGET, PGET
Mode of application
Online
Placement
Excellent Record
Top Recruiters
HCL, Samsung, TCS, IBM, Virtusa and so on.
Department of Arts
Department of Commerce
Department of Education
Department of Fine Arts
Department of Law
Department of Science
Department of Engineering and Technology
Department of Yoga and Alternative Medicines
UG Courses
B.A/ B.A (Hons)/B.A (NEP)/B.A (Yoga)/ Shastri
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B.Com/B.Com (H)/BFA/BVA/LLB
B.Sc (Biology, Mathematics,
Bachelor in Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc)/B.P.Ed
Sa
B.Tech
CSE
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
PG Courses
M.A
AIH
Archaeology
Anthropology
forensic Science
Arab Culture
Arabic
Modern Arabic
Defence Studies
Economics
English
French
Geography
Hindi
Home Science
Women Studies
Journalism and Mass Communication
Jyotir Vigyan
Linguistic
Medieval and Modern Medieval History
Persian
Acharya
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sanskrit
Social Work
Sociology
Urdu
Western History/Composite History
MPH (Master of Public Health)/ M.Lib.I.Sc/ M.P.Ed/ MHA/ MBA/M.Com
Doctoral Courses
PhD- Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Commerce, Applied Economics, Business Administration, English, Economics, Geography, Law, Education, Physical Education, Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Journalism & Mass Communication, Jyotir Vigyan, Hindi, Linguistics, Applied Art, Sculpture, Fine Art, Urdu, Persian, Sanskrit, Medieval and Modern Indian History, Western History.
Diploma Courses
Diploma in Fine Arts
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The University of Lucknow offers a variety of popular programs across different disciplines. Some of the popular programs available at Assam University include-
B.A
Candidates having 40% marks (for general category) and 33% (for reserved category candidates) in 10+2 in any discipline
B.A (Hons)
Intermediate or equivalent examination. The minimum mark compulsory for General and Other Backward Classes candidates is 60%* and for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is 55%.
Shastri/BFA/BVA
10+2 is required.
B.Com
10+2 or equivalent with commerce economics or mathematics is required with a minimum aggregate of 40% marks for general and other backward categories and 33% for scheduled caste and scheduled category.
LLB
10+2 is required for General and Other Backward Classes candidates must secure at least 45% of marks and for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes minimum number of marks obtained should be 40%.
B.Sc (Biology)
10+2 with biology or equivalent is required. For General and Other Backward Classes candidates must secure at least 40% of marks and for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes minimum number of marks obtained should be 33%.
B.Sc (mathematics)
10+2 with mathematics or equivalent is required. For General and Other Backward Classes candidates must secure at least 40% of marks and for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes minimum number of marks obtained should be 33%.
M.A(AIH, Archaeology)
Graduation with AIH & Archaeology in final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
M.A (Anthropology)
Graduation with Anthropology in final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
M.A(Forensic Science), Arb Culture/ MPH/ Women Studies/ Journalism and Mass Communication/ Jyotir Vigyan/B.P.Ed/M.A (Social Work)
Any Graduate from a Recognized University. (Minimum marks: General/OBC 50%, SC/ST 45%)
M.A(Education)
Graduation with Education in the final year. (Minimum marks: General/OBC 45%, SC/ST 40%)
M.A (Arabic, Modern Arabic)
Graduation with Arabic or equivalent with 45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in the first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
LLM
Law Graduate from a Recognized University. (Minimum marks: General/OBC 50%, SC/ST 48%)
M.A(Sociology)
Graduation with Sociology in the final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled).
M.A(Urdu)
Graduation with Urdu in final year from Recognized University. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled) (Knowledge of Urdu Script is must)
M.A (Defence Studies)
Graduation with Military Science/Defence Studies in final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
M.A (Economics)
Graduation with Economics in the final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
M.A (English)
Graduation with English in the final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
M.A (French)
Graduation with French in final year from a recognized University. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled) or Advance Diploma (3-year course) plus Undergraduate (Minimum marks: General/OBC 50%, SC/ST 45%)
M.A (Geography)
Graduation with Geography in final year from a Recognized University. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
M.A(History)
Graduation with History in final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled).
M.A (Hindi)
Graduation with Hindi in final year from Recognized University. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
M.A(Home Science)
Graduation with Home Science in the final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
M.Lib.I.Sc
B.L.I.Sc/ B.Lib.I.Sc. with 50% for GEN and OBC and 45% for SC/ST
M.A (Linguistics)
Graduation with linguistics, any literature or social science subject in the final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
M.A (Medieval and Modern Indian History)
M.A(Persian)
Graduation with Persian or equivalent in the final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled) (Knowledge of Urdu script is must)
M.A(Philosophy)
Graduation with Philosophy or equivalent in the final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled) (Knowledge of Urdu script is must)
M.A (Political Science)
Graduation with Political Science from Recognized University. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
M.P.Ed
B.P.Ed. or equivalent or graduation with Physical Education (Minimum marks: General/ OBC 50%, SC/ST 45%).
M.A (Psychology)
Graduation with Psychology in the final year. (45% marks if the subject studied in all three years year of graduation, 55% marks if the subject studied in first two years of graduation, 60 % marks if not studied subject, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled)
MHA
Three years Bachelor's Degree in any discipline or Four years Bachelor's Degree in Medicine, Paramedical Sciences or another four-year programme like Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, Engineering, or Law. (Minimum marks: General/OBC 45%, SC/ST 40%)
Shastri/equivalent or B.A with Sanskrit (Min. marks: General / OBC 45%, SC / ST 40%)
M.Com (applied economics)
B.Com./B.B.A./ B.A. with Economics (Minimum marks- General/OBC 45%, SC/ST 40%)
M.Com
B.Com. or B.Com. (Hons) from a recognized University (Minimum marks- General/OBC 45%, SC/ST 40%)
MBA
Any Graduate from a Recognized University. (Minimum marks- General/ OBC 50%, SC/ST 45%)
MVA
BVA (Applied Art) with (Minimum marks: General/OBC 45%, SC/ST 40%).
M.Sc
B.Sc. in relevant subject with (Minimum marks- General/OBC 45%, SC/ST 40%)
PhD
Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject with at least 55% (50% for reserved categories)
The University of Lucknow provides state-of-the-art infrastructure and a wide range of facilities to its students. Some of the key infrastructure facilities and amenities available at the university include:
Aarogya Bhawan- Internal medical services have been a part of the university from the beginning in the form of a dispensary that is now known as Arogya Bhawan. All of our staff members and students are covered by Medicare. When a crisis occurs, healthcare facilities provide First Aid. Arogya Bhawan is fully furnished with all the necessities for good health, including a thermometer, glucometer, B.P. apparatus (both manual and electronic), height and weight scales, nebulizer, and more. Three physicians have been appointed, two of them homoeopathic and one allopathic.
Canteen- The old campus has five canteens, and the Second Campus has three, offering packaged and fresh meals. They offer the university's staff, faculty, students, and visitors a wide selection of affordable, nutritious food options.
Child Care Centre- To assist working moms (teaching and non-teaching staff) in juggling their multiple roles at home and work and to lessen their anxiety about their child's health and well-being, the University of Lucknow offers a Child Care Center. The University Day Care Center seeks to give the kids of university staff members a comfortable, safe, and secure environment.
Other facilities- Hostel (for boys and girls), Guest house, yoga centre, sports facility.
Overall rating: This university campus has secured 4.0 ratings out of 5.0 Further details are provided below for each of their components.
Components
Rating
Infrastructure
4.0
Faculty
4.1
Campus Life
Value For Money
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Q.1 What facilities are available at the University of Lucknow, Lucknow?
Ans. Facilities provided by the University of Lucknow- child care centre, hostel (for boys and girls), canteen, Guest House, Yoga Center, Sports facility and Aarogya Bhawan.
Q.2 Is the University of Lucknow, Lucknow approved by UGC?
Ans. Yes, the University of Lucknow is recognized by UGC.
Q.3 What is the application procedure of the University of Lucknow?
Ans. University of Lucknow provides an online application procedure, interested applicants may visit its official website- https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/ for further information.
Q.4 Does the University of Lucknow provide any scholarship facility to its students?
Ans. Yes, the University of Lucknow offers two scholarship schemes to its financially weak and deserving students, which include- the Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship and, Karmyogi Yojana.
Q.5 Where is the University of Lucknow located?
Ans. Address of University of Lucknow- University Road, Babuganj, Hasanganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007