Planning to pursue BA LLB (Hons.) at Allahabad University? This article will tell you everything you need to know — from the complete CUET-based admission process and category-wise cutoff trends to the fee structure, seat matrix, and hostel facilities. We’ve also included an honest breakdown of the pros and cons, so you can decide if AU’s Faculty of Law (Main Campus) is the right fit for you.
About Allahabad University
The University of Allahabad, often referred to as the “Oxford of the East,” was established on September 23, 1887, making it the fourth-oldest university in India, after Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras. Its origins trace back to the Muir Central College, whose foundation stone was laid in 1873 under the initiative of Sir William Muir, then Lt. Governor of the United Provinces. The University held its first entrance examination in March 1889.
The Law College was among the university’s foundational academic buildings, constructed alongside the Senate Hall and Library between 1910 and 1915. Today, Allahabad University (located in Prayagraj) boasts a vast, historic campus spread across the Senate House and Chatham Lines areas, and remains one of India’s most respected central universities, with a legacy of over 135 years in legal and higher education.
The Law Department’s pedigree runs deep: Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru, Dr. Kailash Nath Katju, and Justice Wali Ullah earned their LL.D. degrees here as regular candidates after the degree was introduced in 1921, while Chief Justice Das of the Supreme Court received an honorary LL.D. in 1960. Dean Professor K.K. Bhattacharya was even nominated by the President of India to serve in independent India’s first Parliament in 1950. This blend of academic gravitas and century-long legal tradition makes the Law Faculty one of the most credible destinations for BA LLB aspirants in North India.
📌 Note: Allahabad University’s BA LLB (Hons.) programme is also offered through 4–5 affiliated colleges besides the main Faculty of Law. This article focuses specifically on the University’s Faculty of Law (Main Campus) — admission process, cutoffs, fees, and seat details for affiliated colleges may differ and are not covered here.
BA LLB Admission Procedure
Admission to the BA LLB (Hons.) programme at Allahabad University follows a CUET-based process, conducted entirely online:
- Register for CUET UG on cuet.samarth.ac.in via NTA (2026 registration: January 3 – February 4). Admission is strictly based on CUET UG scores — no other mode of entry (state-level exams, direct admission, etc.) is accepted.
- Select the correct subject combination — Language Test (English/Hindi), Domain Subject (1 of 23 options), and General Aptitude Test. The merit list is prepared out of a total of 750 marks.
- Appear for the CUET UG exam (CBT mode, 2026: tentatively May 11–31) and check your result, typically declared in the last week of June.
- Register on the AU Samarth Portal for counselling, selecting “University of Allahabad” and “BA LLB (Hons.)” from the dropdown. A counselling fee of ₹300 (non-refundable) must be paid at this stage.
- Participate in counselling and seat allotment based on CUET scores and category-wise cutoffs (expected to begin in July). Allahabad University generally conducts 6–7 rounds of counselling depending on seat availability.
- Pay the seat confirmation/admission fee — candidates must pay the entire year’s admission fee within a 3-day lock-in period after seat allotment to confirm their seat.
- Complete document verification as required. (Physical verification is required , after the whole counselling process is complete)
Seat Matrix (BA LLB – Faculty of Law, Main Campus)
Allahabad University, being a Central University, follows the Government of India reservation policy uniformly across its UG programmes, including BA LLB (Hons.):
| Category | Reservation % | Approx. Seats (out of 120) |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | ~40.5% | ~49 |
| OBC | 27% | ~32 |
| SC | 15% | ~18 |
| ST | 7.5% | ~9 |
| EWS | 10% | ~12 |
| PwD (horizontal) | 5% | Within above categories |
| Sports/ECA Quota (horizontal) | 2% per subject | Within above categories |
PwD and Sports quotas are horizontal reservations — carved out from within each category (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) rather than being additional seats.
Fee Structure — BA LLB (Hons.), Allahabad University
Total Course Fee: Approximately 2.3 lakh for the entire 5-year programme (varies slightly by category and year of admission).
| Fee Component | Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Total tuition + academic fee (5 years) | ₹2,30,000 |
| CUET UG registration fee (NTA) | ₹Varies by category (paid separately to NTA) |
| AU Samarth Portal registration/application fee | ₹300 (General) / ₹150 (SC/ST/OBC) |
| Counselling fee | ₹300 (non-refundable) |
| Hostel fee (annual, if opted) | ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Mess fee (monthly, if opted) | ₹2,700 – ₹3,500 (depending on each mess) |
Payment Structure:
- Fees are generally payable year-wise, not for the full 5 years upfront.
- After seat allotment, candidates must pay the entire year’s admission fee within a 3-day lock-in period to confirm their seat (as covered in the admission procedure).
- Subsequent years’ fees are paid at the start of each academic session.
Refund Policy:
- Academic/tuition fees are generally refundable as per UGC guidelines if a seat is cancelled within the specified window.
- Registration and counselling fees are non-refundable under any circumstance.
⚠️ Note: Exact fee figures vary slightly year to year and by category (SC/ST/OBC candidates often get partial fee concessions per UP/Central government norms). These numbers are indicative — candidates should confirm exact figures from the official AU fee structure/prospectus before payment.
Hostel Facilities for BA LLB Students
Hostel seats at Allahabad University are limited in number, and allotment is strictly merit-based — only students with the highest merit within their respective category are allotted a seat. For BA LLB boys, the Shatabdi Hostel is designated, while girls are allotted the Mahadevi Verma Hostel. The hostel is conveniently adjacent to the college building, making it easily accessible for classes and law faculty facilities. Hostel application forms are released only after the counselling process is complete, so students must wait until admission is finalized before applying for accommodation.
Hostel fees range approximately ₹20,000–₹25,000 annually, varying slightly year to year.
Note: Given the limited seats and merit-based allotment, students should be prepared with a backup accommodation plan (PG/rented housing near campus) in case a hostel seat isn’t secured.
AU BA LLB (Hons.) CUET-UG 2025 Cutoff — Round-wise (Out of 750)
| Round | Date | UR/General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 01.08.2025 | 555 & above | 532 & above | 495 & above | 452 & above | — |
| 2nd | 04.08.2025 | 546 – 554 | — | 474 – 493 | 390 – 451 | 529 – 540 |
| 3rd | 08.08.2025 | 544 – 545 | 517 – 531 | 458 – 473 | 366 – 385 | 525 – 527 |
| 4th | 11.08.2025 | 538.14 – 543 | 506.90 – 515 | 451.73 – 457 | 363 – 365 | 517 – 522 |
| 5th | 14.08.2025 | 535.51 – 536.35 | 501.31 – 506.82 | 447 – 451.70 | 357 – 358 | — |
| 6th | 22.08.2025 | — | 498.23 – 501.23 | 446.25 | — | 514.56 |
| 7th | 02.09.2025 | 534.68 – 535.20 | 495 – 497 | 445.85 | 347 – 355 | 514.022 |
| 8th | 05.09.2025 | 531.65 – 533.90 | 489 – 494 | 440.90 – 444.57 | 341.88 | 507.93 – 513.917 |
| 9th | 08.09.2025 | 531.58 | 486.76 – 488.094 | 440.38 | — | 507.62 |
| 12th | 12.09.2025 | — | 485.93 | — | — | — |
Note: “—” indicates the category wasn’t part of that round’s cutoff list (seats likely already filled or no vacancy in that category for that round).
Updated key observations:
- UR/General: 555+ (Round 1) → 531.58 (Round 9) — a steady, gradual decline of ~23 marks, then the category disappears from later rounds, suggesting General seats were fully filled by Round 9.
- OBC: 532+ (Round 1) → 485.93 (Round 12) — the longest-running category, taking 12 rounds to fill.
- SC: 495+ (Round 1) → 440.38 (Round 9) — steady decline, filled by Round 9.
- ST: 452+ (Round 1) → 341.88 (Round 8) — sharpest overall drop (~110 marks), consistent with lower competition/demand in this category.
- EWS: 529+ (Round 2) → 507.62 (Round 9) — relatively narrow band compared to other categories.
- Counselling ran from August 1 to at least September 12, 2025 — 12+ rounds total.
Why Choose AU BA LLB (Faculty of Law, Main Campus)
For law aspirants weighing their options, here’s what makes Allahabad University’s BA LLB (Hons.) programme stand out:
1. Century-Long Legal Legacy
The Faculty of Law traces its academic roots to the LL.D. degree introduced in 1921, with alumni including Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and Dr. Kailash Nath Katju — a tradition few law schools in North India can match.
2. NAAC A++ Accredited Central University
Being a Central University with top-tier accreditation adds credibility to the degree in both academic and professional circles.
3. Highly Competitive, Merit-Driven Admission
With cutoffs consistently above 530+ for General category (2025 data), the Faculty of Law draws some of the strongest law aspirants in the region — meaning a peer group that’s academically driven.
4. Main Campus Advantage
Unlike affiliated colleges offering the same programme, studying at the Faculty of Law on the main AU campus gives access to the university’s central library, moot court facilities, and direct faculty mentorship — consistently reflected in this campus having the highest cutoff among all AU-affiliated law colleges.
5. Location Advantage — Allahabad High Court
Being located in Prayagraj puts students right next to the Allahabad High Court, one of India’s oldest and largest High Courts (by judge strength and case volume). This proximity offers unmatched opportunities for court visits, internships under practicing advocates and judges, and real-world courtroom exposure — a significant edge over law schools located far from a major High Court.
6. Affordable Fee Structure
At approximately ₹1.2–1.6 lakh for the entire 5-year programme, it’s significantly more affordable than private law schools while offering comparable legal grounding.
Cons to Consider
To keep this article balanced, here are a few honest trade-offs prospective students should weigh:
1. Traditional Teaching Style & Strict Norms
Being one of India’s oldest universities, AU follows a more traditional academic culture — including practices like a fixed dress code/uniform in certain settings — which can feel rigid compared to the more relaxed, modern campus culture at newer law schools.
2. Not on Par with NLUs in Placement & Corporate Exposure
While AU has strong academic prestige, its corporate/campus placement packages and recruiter pool generally don’t match National Law Universities (NLUs) like NLSIU Bangalore or NALSAR Hyderabad. The overall campus culture also leans less corporate — fewer law-firm interactions, corporate networking events, and industry exposure compared to NLUs that are built around corporate law placements from day one.
3. Infrastructure Can Feel Dated
As one of India’s oldest universities, some academic and hostel infrastructure reflects its age — students used to modern private-university campuses may find certain facilities less polished in comparison.
4. Limited Specialization Tracks
Unlike some newer law schools offering focused specialization tracks (IP Law, Tech Law, etc.) from early years, AU’s curriculum follows a more traditional, generalist BCI-mandated structure.
Allahabad University’s BA LLB (Hons.) programme offers a rare mix of century-old legal legacy, Bar Council-approved credentials, and proximity to the Allahabad High Court — making it a strong choice for law aspirants who value tradition and merit over corporate polish. With admissions now fully CUET-driven, staying updated on cutoffs and counselling dates each year is key to securing a seat.
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