Allahabad University Admission 2021: UG, PG, Ph.D, Eligibility, Registration

Admission related prerequisites have been elaborated in the section below:

Eligibility Criteria

Students must have passed 10+2 exams in Science stream with compulsory subjects like Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

Selection Criteria

Students will be offered admission based on their scores in UPSEE. 

Admission details have been elaborated in the table below:

Some of the popularly opted subjects are as follows:

• Economics 
• English Literature
• Psychology
• Political Science
• Ancient or Medieval history

Go to Allahabad University BA courses for more information

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 exams in Arts or any other relevant or equivalent stream with the concerned subject of study.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on UGAT scores. 

Entrance Exam Pattern

The entrance is 2 hours long consisting of 150 MCQs each correct answer carrying 2 marks. It is divided into the following sections for BA specifically:

• English or Hindi (Language and Literature) (any one): 25 Questions 
• General Awareness: 25 Questions 
• General Mental Ability Test: 25 Questions 
• Subject Test (chose any 03): 75 Questions. Each subject consists of 25 questions of +2 level. The candidate will have to opt for any three subjects from the below given list and answer accordingly: 
  • Civics
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Logic
  • Sanskrit
  • Urdu 

For more information about admission requirements, read on the following section:

The following subjects are widely opted by students:

• Computer Science
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Statistics
• Zoology
• Botany

Read about Allahabad University B.Sc courses for more details.

Eligibility Criteria

Students must have passed 10+2 in Science stream with scores in the subject concerned to be chosen for UG admission.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on UGAT scores. 

Entrance Exam Pattern

The test is based on the following sections:

• General English or General Hindi (Select anyone): 20 Questions 
• General Awareness: 10 Questions 
• Science Group (Intermediate level): 120 Questions There will be 40 questions in each of the following four subjects: 
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Biology

Note: Candidates studied B.Sc. Mathematics can opt for 120 questions from PCM. While Biology students can opt for 120 questions from PCB.

Female students who have studied Home Science at +2 level in any stream can apply for UGAT. The test includes the following sections:

• General English or Hindi: 25 questions
• General Awareness: 25 questions 
• Subject related (Home Science): 100 questions

Admission prerequisites have been given in the following section:

Eligibility Criteria

All admissions are based on 10+2 exams in a relevant stream, students not beyond 22 years of age while applying for the concerned academic session.

Selection Criteria

Candidates have to appear in the UGAT (BA) Test.

Entrance Exam Pattern

BPA:

Candidates have to appear in the UGAT (BA) Test. The test consists of questions based on +2 level. 

BFA: 

• Candidates have to appear in the UGAT (BA) Test. Post qualifying it, the candidates will have to appear for the practical test conducted by the department. 
• Practical Test to be held at the Department with a time limit of 90 minutes for each set given below: 
  • Objective Drawing with light and shade (any medium): 150 marks
  • Memory Drawing (any medium): 150 marks

For admission eligibility and selection criteria, read on the following section:

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to have scores in 10+2 in Commerce stream with relevant subjects or equivalent.

Selection Criteria

Admission selection is based upon scores in UGAT. 

Entrance Exam Pattern

The test is based on +2 level subjects. It is divided into the following sections:

• General English or General Hindi (Select any one): 25 Questions 
• General Awareness: 25 Questions 
• Commerce (Intermediate level): 100 Questions

Details about admission requirements are given below:

Subjects offered in B.Voc are as follows:

• Media Studies
• Food Processing & Technology
• Fashion Design & Technology

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must have passed 10+2 in a relevant stream to be eligible for admission.
• Students willing to pursue BCA must also have studied Mathematics at +2 level.

Selection Criteria

Admission selection is based on UGAT for all three courses.

Students willing to apply for either of these courses can find more information given in the section below:

Eligibility Criteria

BA.LLB:

• Students passed 10+2 or 11+1 exams recognized by the Academic Council of the University or equivalent to 10+2 or 11+1 courses by the Bar Council of India. And, 
• Who have secured 45% marks (42% for OBC, 40% for SC/ST), in the qualifying examination. 

LLB:

Students must have passed bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in any subject. Those appearing for the final year exams are also eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria

Students have to qualify for LAT for LLB and an All India Level Entrance or LFAT for BA.LLB.

Entrance Exam Pattern

LLB: 

Selection is based on Law Admission Test (LAT) which is of 2 hours, consisting of 150 questions of 300 marks. The paper is divided into three sections each carrying 100 marks:

• Part I: Language Comprehension
  • Hindi: 25 questions
  • English: 25 questions 
• Part II: General Awareness & Current Affairs consisting of 50 questions 
• Part III: Reasoning, Mental Ability and Legal Aptitude 
  • Reasoning and Mental Ability: 25 questions 
  • Legal Aptitude: 25 questions

BA.LLB:

Admission selection is through an entrance examination called LFAT conducted at the All India Level. The test consists of three sections same as for LLB (given above).

Note: Each question carries 2 marks. For every correct answer 2 marks will be awarded.

Read on for more information about admission criteria in the section given below:

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates with at least 50% marks either in Bachelors Degree and / or Masters Degree in Science/ Social Science/ Humanities. OR 
• B.E. or B.Tech with specialization in Science and Mathematics with an aggregate of 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto, are eligible for admission to the programme. 

Selection Criteria

Admission is based on scores obtained in PGAT. 

Entrance Exam Pattern

The test is divided into following sections:

• Section I consists of:
  • Hindi Language Comprehension: 20 questions
  • English Language Comprehension: 20 questions
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 20 questions
  • Mental Ability: 20 questions
  • Teaching Ability: 20 questions
• Section II consists of:
  • Subject content knowledge: 50 questions 

UGAT Counselling & Applications

Students with a rank in the final merit list post qualifying UGAT, would be called for the counselling process. The counselling and admission processes are conducted separately. 

Candidates qualified will have to report in person on the date, time & venue as announced by the university.

Documents Required during UGAT Counselling

• High School & Intermediate mark-sheet & certificate along with a photocopy.
• Transfer or Migration certificate in original (+1 attested copy)
• Admit card issued by the University.
• Admission fee in cash to be deposited at the time of final admission cum counselling.
• Caste Certificate in the format approved by the Central Government of India.
• NCC ‘B’ & NCC ‘C’ certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate in support of the outstanding contribution in sports at state or national level (if applicable)
• Certificate of PwD
• Income certificate issued by the competent authority 

Find more information about admission requirements given in the section below:

Following are the popularly opted subjects for admission to Diploma:

• French
• Bengali
• Hindi
• Photography
• Urdu

Eligibility Criteria

Students must have passed 10+2 in a relevant stream to be eligible for the above given courses. 

Selection Criteria

Admissions are merit based or scores obtained in the previous qualifying examination. 

For information about admission, read on the following section:

Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc in Mathematical Science/Physical Science/Chemical Science/Geo Science/Life Science or BE/BTech degree with at least 55% marks.

Selection Criteria

Admission selection is based on scores in PGAT or GATE.

How to Apply for GATE?

The applications are accepted through the official website of GOAPS. Where the applicant must register first to create a new registration using one unique email id. 

Documents Required

• Scanned photograph and signature 
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving License/PAN Card/Voter ID/College ID/Employee Identification Card/Notarized Affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address).
• Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course Completion Certificate.
• Copy of mark sheet of V /VI /VII semester.
• Final year students must submit Provisional Certificate Letter as per format issued by the Home of Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Dept.
• Candidates in the final year of AMIE have to submit their mark sheet for Section A of AMIE in case of professional equivalent qualifications.
• Caste Certificate/Disability or PwD Certificate (if applicable).
• Candidates pursuing a higher degree or masters have to submit the qualifying degree certificate.

Admission related requirements are given in the section below:

Eligibility Criteria

Students must have passed bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Selection Criteria

• Admission selection is based on scores in PGAT. 
• An additional test is conducted by the concerned department for final selection.
• The students are then finally called for GD and PI which will be conducted separately. Both will be marked out of 50 Marks.
• Final selection includes a merit list based on:
  • Scores in entrance.
  • Scores in test conducted by the department
  • Graduation scores
  • Scores in GD and PI

Entrance Exam Pattern

The test is divided into the following sections:

• Communication Ability in English: 40 questions of 80 Marks 
• Aptitude and Reasoning: 40 questions of 80 Marks
• General Awareness: 40 questions of 80 Marks 
• Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions of 60 Marks 

Read on for more information about admission requirements:

The following courses are popularly opted offered for MA admission:

• Ancient or Medieval or Modern History
• Economics 
• English Literature & Language
• Political Science
• Sociology 
• Urdu

For more details click on Allahabad University MA courses.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must have qualified bachelor’s degree in the concerned subject to be eligible for admission to MA.
• For Developmental Studies, students must have scored at least 50% in graduation and 10+2 level exams.

Selection Criteria

• Admission selection is based on scores in PGAT.
• An additional test is conducted by the concerned department for final selection in MA in Music/Painting.

Admission details have been detailed in the section below:

The following courses are popularly offered for admission:

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Biochemistry
• Agricultural Botany / Chemistry & Soil Science / Zoology & Entomology
• Food and Nutrition

To read more about other subjects offered Click Here.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must have passed B.Sc or BA in the concerned subject to be chosen for admission.
• For admission to Biotechnology: Graduation with 50% marks with one or two of the following subjects are eligible to apply: 
  • Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Neurobiology/Zoology/Botany. 
  • In addition veterinary Science, MBBS and B.Tech (Biotechnology) and BE (Biotechnology) graduates.

Selection Criteria

Admission selection is based on scores obtained in PGAT.

Admission eligibility and selection criteria are given below:

Eligibility Criteria

Students must have passed B.Com with a valid score from a recognized university.

Selection Criteria

Admission selection is based on scores in PGAT.

Details of admission have been given in the section below:

Some of the popularly opted subjects are as follows:

• Food and Nutrition
• Biochemistry 
• Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Agricultural Botany / Chemistry / Zoology

To read more about other specializations Click Here.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must have a degree in BPA for MPA admission.
• For MFA admissions students must have passed BFA.
• Students can have a degree in B.Voc or BA or any other relevant degree to be eligible for M.Voc.

Selection Criteria

• Admission selection is based on scores in PGAT for all three courses.
• An additional test is conducted by the concerned department for final selection in MPA & MFA.

Admission criteria for the following courses is elaborated in the consequent section:

Eligibility Criteria

• M.Ed: Candidates must hold a degree in B.Ed. with at least 50% aggregate.
• M.P.Ed: Candidates must have a degree in B.P.Ed. 

Selection Criteria

• Admission selection is based on scores in PGAT.
• An additional test is conducted by the concerned department for final selection in M.P.Ed.

Read on for more information about admission to MCA:

Eligibility Criteria

Students must have a degree in BCA with Mathematics as one of the subjects studied at 10+2 or graduation level.

Selection Criteria

Admission selection is based on scores in PGAT.

Read on for more information about the course admission process:

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed an undergraduate degree in Law degree from any University recognized by UGC. with 45% marks in aggregate.
• Candidates who have appeared for the final year exams in Law, are also eligible to apply and appear in the LLM Admission Test. 
• Such candidates will have to submit their final year mark sheet as proof for passing LLB/B.A. LL.B. examination on or before the date of admission.

Selection Criteria

• Preference is given to fresh Law graduates (recently qualified law graduates for the immediate preceding academic year) over law graduates of earlier years.
• A cumulative deduction of 5% in entrance marks is for every gap year in case of earlier Law graduates. Maximum deduction of 15% may be noted depending upon the year of graduation.

Entrance Exam Pattern

The test shall have 150 objective type questions of two hours. Each correct answer carries 2 marks. The paper will be divided into two parts:

• Part A consists of 50 Questions related to: 
  • General Legal Awareness
  • Legal Aptitude 
• Part B consists of 100 questions related to the following subjects:
  • Constitutional Law of India
  • Jurisprudence
  • Law of Contract/Mercantile Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Law of Torts
  • Hindu Law
  • Muslim Law
  • Public International Law and Human Rights
  • Labour Law
  • Property Law. 

PGAT Entrance Exam Details 2021:

This is an exam conducted for students aspiring to take admission in post graduation courses in Allahabad University or in any of its affiliated colleges. Details about PGAT are elaborated below:

• This is conducted offline for certain courses.
• The exam is conducted online for courses like B.Ed, MBA, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, MA in Mass Comm/Film & Theatre, M.Sc in all Agricultural Science courses, M.Tech, MFA and MDS.
• PGAT is 2 hours long consisting of 150 questions of 300 marks in total.
• Each correct answer is awarded 2 marks.
• Candidates are required to attempt 50 questions in the choice of subject studied in graduation. 

The following section throws light upon the subjects offered and admission criteria:

For details about specializations Click Here.

Eligibility Criteria

The students must qualify for a master's degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% aggregate.

Selection Criteria

• Students must qualify for CRET (Combined Research Entrance Test) exam conducted by Allahabad University.
• Those students who have GATE or UGC-NET or JRF scores are exempted from appearing for CRET.
• GATE scores must not be less than 75% for Geology or similar subjects for Ph.D selection.
• The entrance is the first phase of selection,while the second phase is where students are called for an interview.
• Those students who have scores in the national level or university level entrance exams are directly asked to appear for the second phase of selection, that is, for an interview.

CRET Exam Pattern 

There are two sections in the paper each correct answer carrying 3 marks. The division has been given below:

Paper I:

• This is of general nature, intended to assess the Teaching/Research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test 
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Comprehension
  • Divergent Thinking 
  • General Awareness
• The question will be based on 
  • Teaching Aptitude
  • Research Aptitude, 
  • Reading Comprehension 
  • Communication
  • Reasoning (including Mathematical) 
  • Logical Reasoning 
  • Data Interpretation 
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 
  • People & Environment and Higher Education System.

Paper II 

• Based on the aptitude of the subject selected by the candidate. To test the applicant’s
  • Subject knowledge 
  • Topics related to master’s course of study