Lucknow University, Lucknow

Lucknow University

Lucknow University (LU) or University Of Lucknow is a government owned Indian research university based in Lucknow. LU’s old campus is located at University Road area of the city with a new campus at Jankipuram. Founded in 1867, LU is one of the oldest government owned institutions of Indian higher education.

The Lucknow University Act, No. V of 1920, received the assent of the Lieutenant-Governor on 1st Nov, and of the Governor-General 1920.Three Colleges provided the nucleus for the establishment of the University .The King George’s Medical College. (Now Known as King George’s Medical University), The Canning College, The Isabella Thoburn College. The Court of the University was constituted in 1921, and the first meeting of the Court was held in 1921, at which the Chancellor presided. The other University authorities such as the Executive Council, the Academic Council, and Faculties came into existence in 1921.

Lucknow University Campus –

The New Campus constructed on 75 acres of land is being used for the teaching of management and law courses. The College was shifted from its original abode, the Aminuddaulah Palace, to a number of places, one after another, including the Lal Baradari. At last, it was housed in its own building at Kaisar Bagh. Over three decades the Canning College remained in the Kaisar Bagh building.

Facilities in Lucknow University –

• Library
• NSS & NCC
• Laboratories
• Computer Center
• Canteen
• Play Ground

Entrance exam at Lucknow University :

CAT (Common Admission Test) for admission to MBA.

Placement Cell in Lucknow University –

The Department of Business Administration provides campus placement for its students. Some of the top recruiting companies are Ltech India Software systems Pvt.Ltd, Reserve bank of India, HCL Info systems, MTS India, SIDBI, PEPSICO India and many more.