History Of University Of Allahabad

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India has one of the best university is The University of Allahabad, informally known as Allahabad University. This university is a public central university located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Allahabad University was established on 23 September 1887, it is the fourth oldest University in India.

The credit for conceiving a large Central College at Allahabad, eventually to develop into a University, is due to Sir William Muir, then Lt. Governor of United Provinces.

Ranking:

University of Allahabad was ranked No. 8 by the India Today in the Indian University Rankings and No. 5 in the North Indian University Rankings of 2012

The foundation stone of the Muir Central College was laid by Governor-General of India, Lord Northbrook on 9 December 1873.

The college was named after Sir William Muir, Lt. Governor of United Province, who was instrumental in its foundation

University of Allahabad was functioned under the University of Calcutta and later, on 23 September 1887, the University of Allahabad was established, making it the fourth university established in India.

The university is recognized certain local institutions as Associated Colleges authorized to teach undergraduate courses under the faculties of Arts, Commerce, Science, and Law in 1951.

University of Allahabad having various institutes:

The following colleges are constituent to Allahabad University:

Ewing Christian College (an autonomous college)
Allahabad Degree College
Arya Kanya Degree College
C.M.P Degree College, the oldest affiliated college of Allahabad University
Jagat Taran Girls Degree College
Iswar Saran Degree College
S.S Khanna Girls Degree College
S.P.M Govt. Degree College
Hamidia Girls Degree College, constituent minority college
KP Training College
KP Inter College
Rajarshi Tandon Girls Degree College
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute

Some facilities are provided by University of Allahabad:

Computer Centre
Administrative Computer Centre
Gandhi Bhawan
Hostels Accommodation
National Cadet Corps
National Service Scheme
Athletic Association

Address:

Senate House Campus,
University of Allahabad,
Allahabad, UP,
India - 211002
Mobile: (91-532-24601083)
Fax: +91 532 24601083

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