Question 1

What is the last date for Lucknow University admission 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

For UG and UG professional programmes the online form last date has been extended to 15 June 2026 (official notice dated 01.06.2026). PG dates are separate — check the official LU portal.

Question 2

How is admission done at University of Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Most UG and PG courses are based on LU UGET (100 MCQs, 2 marks each, 90 minutes, no negative marking). B.Tech is via JEE, B.Pharm via CUET-UG, the 5-year LL.B. via CLAT, and MBA via CAT score.

Question 3

What is the application fee for LU admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

UG: Gen/OBC Rs 1200, SC/ST/PwD Rs 600. UG Professional and D.Pharm: Gen/OBC Rs 1500, SC/ST/PwD Rs 750. PG non-professional Rs 1500/750 and PG professional Rs 2000/1000. Plus Rs 100 for LURN.

Question 4

What minimum percentage is required for LU admission?

Accepted Answer

UG generally needs 40 percent for Gen/OBC and 36 percent for SC/ST/PwD. Professional UG courses need 50/45 percent. PG generally needs 45 percent, or 50 percent if the subject was not studied at graduation.

Question 5

What UG courses are offered at Lucknow University?

Accepted Answer

B.A., B.Com (NEP and Hons), 5-year LL.B., B.Sc (Maths and Biology groups), B.Sc Agriculture, BCA, BVA/BFA, B.A./B.Sc Yoga, B.Tech, BBA, BHMCT, B.Pharm and D.Pharm.

Question 6

What PG courses are offered at Lucknow University?

Accepted Answer

M.A. in 40+ subjects, M.Com, LL.B., LL.M., M.A. Education, M.Ed, M.Sc in 24+ subjects including AI and Machine Learning, Data Science and Cyber Security, MVA, Yoga, MBA, M.Pharm, part-time M.Tech and M.P.Ed/B.P.Ed.

Question 7

How can I apply for Lucknow University admission online?

Accepted Answer

On the Samarth portal: generate LURN (Rs 100), fill the form, add qualifications, upload photo and signature, preview, pay the application fee and print the form. One LURN works for multiple courses.

Question 8

What is the reservation policy at Lucknow University?

Accepted Answer

SC 21 percent, ST 2 percent, OBC non-creamy layer 27 percent and EWS 10 percent, plus horizontal reservation for PwD, freedom fighter and defence wards. SC/ST/OBC benefit applies only to UP domicile candidates.

Question 9

What documents are needed for LU admission?

Accepted Answer

LURN, valid email, Aadhaar, active mobile with a parent number, scanned photo and signature (JPEG max 50KB each), photo ID, and where applicable caste, income or EWS certificate.

Question 10

Is coaching required for the Lucknow University entrance exam?

Accepted Answer

No, coaching is not required for admission. LUUPDATE is an independent preparation platform offering optional entrance courses and test series for LU exams.

Question 11

When is the Lucknow University entrance exam 2026?

Accepted Answer

For 2026-27, UG and PG admission is mainly through the LU entrance test (UGET); the UG/UG-professional form last date was extended to 15 June 2026. Ph.D. admission uses the RET (Research Entrance Test); Ph.D. online applications run 27 May to 30 June 2026. Exact exam dates are announced on the official LU portal lkouniv.ac.in.

Question 12

How can I apply for Lucknow University Ph.D. admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

Ph.D. 2026-27 applications are open from 27 May to 30 June 2026 on the Samarth portal. Application fee is Rs 2000 (Gen/OBC/EWS) or Rs 1000 (SC/ST/PwD). Admission is in three phases: JRF, NET, and the Research Entrance Test (RET = 50% Research Methodology + 50% subject); Phase-3 selection is 70% RET + 30% interview.