Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Raebareli Road in Vidya Vihar. Created by an Act of Parliament in 1994, this central university officially became a reality on January 10, 1996. The university bears Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s name and is steadfast in its adherence to the fundamental principles of compassion, wisdom, and humility. BBAU offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs at its main campus (250–251 acres) in Lucknow and its satellite campus in Amethi. It is affiliated with organisations like as AIU, PCI, BCI, and others, and it has been recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC (grade A++ in recent cycles). The institution prioritises research, provides inclusive education, particularly for marginalised populations.
Key Particulars
The university offers different programs with a multidisciplinary approach to studies. Some of the key features are given below-
| Particulars | Details |
| Name | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Type | Central University |
| Location | Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Campus Size | 250-251 acres main campus |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, and Doctoral (PhD). |
| Accreditation / Affiliations | UGC recognised; NAAC A++ grade; affiliated to AIU, PCI, BCI |
| Offical Website | https://www.bbau.ac.in/ |
Admission Process
- For UG programs: Applicants have to appear in CUET-UG (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate). With the consideration of the CUET-UG results, candidates can participate in the counselling session and document verification process.
- For PG programs: Admission is via CUET-PG / merit lists and following the university’s notification, including counselling or merit-drive phases.
- For PhD / Doctoral Programs: There is a formal admission announcement (Information Bulletin/Prospectus), an entrance test/interview as per the relevant school/department, followed by submission of a research proposal/document verification.
- For satellite campus (Amethi): Similar process – CUET scores plus fulfilling eligibility criteria in qualifying examinations, counselling, etc.
Eligibility Criteria for Major Programs
Selection is largely through CUET scores, entrance tests, and interviews, depending on the program.
| Program Level | Basic Eligibility Criteria |
| UG | There must be completion of Class 12 or with minimum aggregate marks usually 50% (45% for reserved categories), depending on the program. |
| PG | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with required minimum marks (often 50% or equivalent). Some programs may require an entrance test / CUET-PG |
| Doctoral/PhD | Master’s degree in the relevant subject with the required percentage; fulfilment of the university’s test/interview/research proposal criteria |
Major Achievements & Other Information
Accredited with NAAC Grade A++, BBAU stands among the top central universities in India.
The university has established a satellite campus in Amethi and launched initiatives in research, entrepreneurship, and social outreach. Some of the major achievements of the university are given below-
- NAAC Accreditation: Achieved Grade A++ in the latest cycle.
- NIRF Rankings: In 2024, BBAU was ranked among one of the top universities in India and its different departments have secured specific high rankings.
- Social Inclusion: It has high enrolment of students from disadvantaged communities, SC, ST and other underrepresented communities.
- Facilities & Schools: A maximum range of schools, including Legal Studies, Management, Environmental Sciences, etc. Strong research centres and a satellite campus to broaden access.
- Recent Initiatives: Establishment of skill-enhancing hobby clubs, an upcoming Section 8 company for student entrepreneurship/incubation, and environmental awareness campaigns like “River Yoga”.
Support Services
The university provides scholarships, hostel facilities, counselling, and healthcare for student welfare. Special provisions support SC/ST, minority, and economically weaker sections for inclusive education. Some of them are mentioned below-
- Scholarships and fee exemptions are provided specifically for the SC/ST and disadvantages students.
- Hostel facilities are provided separately for boys and girls.
- Counselling, merit drives and spot admission phases for PG programs.
- Research support via departments and centres; multiple schools offer PhD, with supporting infrastructure.
Important Links
All the crucial resources, including admission, official notice, course details, and results, can be seen through the official website. For direct information, find all the important links below.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Admission Portal (UG 2025) | Click Here |
| Admission Portal (PG 2025) | Click Here |
| Admissions Portal (Ph.D 2025) | Click Here |
| Merit List | Click Here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Courses offered by Asssam university:
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor in Performing Arts (BPA) | BPA (3 Year Under Graduate Course in Performing Arts) | 1. Any one Language 2. General Test and 3. Performing Arts. | 10+2 level examination pass. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 2 | Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences | B. Pharm (4 Years Under Graduate Course in Pharmaceutical Science) | 1. English 2. Three domain specific subjects viz; Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. | Candidates who have passed 10+2 level examination with individual pass marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology both in theory and practical and 50% aggregate marks in the above subjects are eligible for admission. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 3 | Bachelor in Visual Arts (BVA) | BVA (4 Year Under Graduate Course in Visual Arts) | 1. English 2. General Test and 3. Fine Arts/ Visual Arts. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) with at least 45% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission in four years BVA course in Visual Arts. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 4 | Bachelor of Computer Application ( BCA) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Computer Application | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in any stream are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Computer Application. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 5 | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Arts | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in any stream are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Arts. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 6 | Bachelor of Business Administration ( BB.A.) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Bisiness Administration | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in any stream are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Business Administration. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 7 | Bachelor of Commerce ( B.Com) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Commerce | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects of which Accountancy and Business Studies are mandatory | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in Commerce and Science are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Commerce. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 8 | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Science | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in Science are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Science. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 9 | Bachelor of Vocational Course ( B.Voc) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Vocational Courses | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in any stream are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Vocational Courses. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 10 | Integrated B.A. LLB | Integrated B.A. LLB (B.A. LLB (Hons.) (5 Years Integrated Course in Law)) | 1. English 2. General Test and 3. Any two domain specific subjects | 50% of marks in the qualifying examination (10+2) as well as 45% in English subject, separately, in the qualifying examination are the eligibility criteria. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 11 | Integrated B.Sc. B. Ed. | B. Sc. B. Ed. (4 Year Under Graduate Course in Education) A. Physics (Hons.) B.Ed, B. Chemistry (Hons.) B.Ed, C. Zoology (Hons.) B.Ed, D. Botany (Hons.) B.Ed | 1. English 2. Three domain specific subjects of which Teaching Aptitude subject shall be considered as mandatory. Candidates desiring admission to Honours course in Physics should have Physics and Maths/ Chemistry. Candidates desiring admission to Honours course in Chemistry should have Chemistry and Maths/Physics. Candidates desiring admission to Honours course in Zoology should have Biology and Chemistry. Candidates desiring admission to Honours course in Botany should have Biology and Chemistry. | Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in Higher Secondary with Science background are eligible for admission. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 12 | Integrated Bachelor and Masters in Computer Science (B.Sc + M. Sc.) | M. Sc. (5 Year Integrated Course in Computer Science) : 3 year B.Sc Computer Science, 2 Year M.Sc Computer Science | 1. English 2. Three domain specific subjects viz; Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and any one other science subject. | Candidates who have passed the HS examination (10+2) in Science stream with Physics and Mathematics (in combination with any other science subjects) with at least 50% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission into the first semester of M. Sc. (Integrated) five year programme. To be eligible for admission in the 7th semester of the M. Sc. (Integrated) programme, a student has to pass in all the papers up to the 6th semester of the M. Sc. Integrated programme. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 13 | Integrated Bachelor and Masters in Social Work (BSW + MSW) | BSW + MSW (5 Year Integrated Course in Social Work) 3 year BSW, 2 Year MSW | 1. English 2. General Test and 3. Any two domain specific subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) with at least 55% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission to Five-Year Integrated Post Graduate Course in Social Work. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 14 | Integrated M.B.A. (Master in Business Administration) | MBA (5 year integrated course in Business Administration) | 1. English 2. Mathematics 3. General Knowledge | Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary (HS) or equivalent examination (10+2) with at least 60% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission to Five-Year Integrated Post Graduate Course in Business Administration. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
FAQs
Q1. What is required for admission into BBAU for undergraduate programs?
Ans. Candidates are required to complete Class 12 or equivalent with the required aggregate marks and appear in the CUET-UG exam.
Q2. Does BBAU provide postgraduate and doctoral (PhD) programmes?
Yes. BBAU provide a variety of postgraduate (PG) courses across many domains, and research/PhD programs via its schools and departments.
Q3. Is there a campus outside of Lucknow?
Ans. Yes. BBAU has a satellite campus at Amethi, which provides several UG / PG courses.
Q4. What is the accreditation status of BBAU?
Ans. BBAU is recognised by the UGC and has been awarded an NAAC A++ grade in the recent accreditation cycle.
Q5. Can students from reserved categories (SC/ST, etc.) get fee concessions or exemptions?
Ans. Yes, there are categories related to provisions of fee exemption or special consideration for students from SC/ST categories in regular courses.
Disclaimer
The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in
We are not the official CUET or AMU website. Our goal is to simplify and compile information for easy access.
