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University of Lucknow (Lucknow University) – Overview

Established: 1921
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Type: Public State University
Campus: Urban (main campus at Badshah Bagh, second campus at Jankipuram)

Key Highlights:

• Accreditation: NAAC ‘A++’ Grade

• Affiliation: UGC (University Grants Commission)

• Motto: Light and Learning

• Chancellor: Governor of Uttar Pradesh

• Vice Chancellor: Prof. Alok Kumar Rai (as of 2024)

Faculties and Courses:

• Faculties: Arts, Commerce, Science, Education, Law, Engineering, Fine Arts, Ayurveda, Unani, and Management.

• Popular Courses: BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, MA, M.Sc, MBA, LLB, LLM, Ph.D.

• Entrance Exams: UG/PG Entrance, LUACMAT, LUMET, UGPET, etc.

Facilities:

• Central Library

• Hostel for Boys & Girls

• Auditorium and Seminar Halls

• Sports Ground

• Online Student Services

• Digital Learning Portal

Notable Alumni:

• Atal Bihari Vajpayee – Former Prime Minister of India

• Shankar Dayal Sharma – Former President of India

• Jagjivan Ram – Former Deputy Prime Minister

• Naheed Abidi – Sanskrit scholar and Padma Shri awardee

Official Website: www.lkouniv.ac.in