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University of Allahabad - Courses, Contact, Address and Other Details

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About University of Allahabad

University of Allahabad
Name : University of Allahabad

State : Uttar Pradesh

Type : Central Government

Intro : University of Allahabad is a public central university located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established on 23 September 1887, it is fourth oldest University in India. Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt. Governor of North-Western Provinces, Sir William Muir in 1876, who suggested the idea of a Central University at Allahabad, which later evolved to the present university. At one point it was called the "Oxford of the East". On 24 June 2005, its Central University status was restored through the University Allahabad Act 2005 of the Parliament of India

Address / Web : Web - http://www.allduniv.ac.in

Established in : 1887

Entrance Exam(s) used for admission :