COVID Surge: Colleges, Universities in UP closed until January 16, Exams to be held as per schedule
The University of Lucknow has also announced that the physical classes at the university and its affiliated colleges will remain shut until January 16. The decision to shut physical classes was announced in line with the government order.
Amid the rise in COVID positive cases in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced that all colleges, Universities in the state will remain closed until January 16, 2022. On Sunday, Uttar Pradesh reported 7,695 fresh positive cases. The biggest figures came from state capital Lucknow (1,115 ) and Noida (1,149). Meanwhile, the University of Lucknow has also announced that the physical classes at the university and its affiliated colleges will remain shut until January 16. The decision to shut physical classes was announced in line with the government order.
While the Universities, Colleges have been asked the remain shut, the government has also directed all these educational institutions can conduct exams as scheduled. UP government has strictly mentioned that all these higher educational institutions, colleges and universities are to get back to online classes. No offline classes will be held until the mentioned date. Earlier, the schools in the state were shut to ensure the safety of students and all stakeholders.
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The University of Lucknow follow the reservation policy of UP government. Tabulated below is the reservation policy for course admission:
| Vertical Reservation | |
|---|---|
| OBC Non-creamy layer | 27% |
| SC | 21% |
| ST | 2% |
| EWS | 10% (above the allotted seats) |
| Horizontal Reservation | |
| PwD | 5% |
| FF | 2% |
| DP | 5% |
Lucknow University Management Entrance Test (LUMET) is a pen and paper based entrance examination. The test duration is 90 minutes. Candidates have to solve 100 MCQs within the given time period. LUMET questions are based on Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Comprehension and General Awareness. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking.
The minimum eligibility criteria needs to be met to get admission to BTech course at University of Lucknow. In addition, students must clear the entrance exam to get the final admission. They must get minimum 55% in Class 12. Students should have Class 12 mark sheet at the time of admission for verification purposes
Lucknow University offers a three-year full-time BBA programme via the Institute of Management Sciences, LU. The University offers a BBA course covering three specialisations, including International Business, Management Sciences and Tourism. The total seat intake for the Lucknow University BBA course is 360. Given below is the specialisation-wise seat intake for Lucknow University BBA course:
Lucknow University BBA Specialisations | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
BBA (Regular)* | 180 |
International Business | 60 |
Management Sciences | 60 |
Tourism | 60 |
The University of Lucknow in its official notification stated that the teaching-learning activities will continue online. "Though the university campus and affiliated colleges will be closed till January 16, exams scheduled for these days will continue as usual," the university said in a statement.
The varsity has also directed all the students, teaching and non-teaching staff to adhere to COVID-19 SOPs and health and safety guidelines during this period. The Uttar Pradesh government had earlier this week ordered the closure of schools for students of Classes 1 to 12 up to January 16. For children in Anganwadis, the government said although the classes have been discontinued, the distribution of food and rations will continue.
Schools can continue online classes for their students, the government said. Schools will organise vaccination camps for students between 15 and 18 age groups. Students will be allowed to visit their schools to get vaccinated against Covid, it added.
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The Lucknow University Management Entrance Test (LUMET) will comprise of 100 objective-type questions to be answered in 90 minutes consisting of General Awareness, English Verbal Ability and Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The entrance exam for Lucknow University admission is not very difficult. However, aspirants must prepare for it well by practicing question papers and questions on the mentioned topics.
While speaking to media, the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked the public not to panic. “Alertness and caution are needed. People should be encouraged to wear masks, take vaccines and practice social distancing. This is the best first aid measure," he said.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Lucknow University is an option for students interested in pursuing BTech in Lucknow, but calling it the best engineering institution for everyone would not be accurate. Students should compare it with other institutions in the city, particularly IIIT Lucknow, IET Lucknow and established private uni
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University of Lucknow accepts UPTAC scores for admission to the BTech. As per Lucknow University cutoff 2026, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Civil Engineering was 629691 for the students belonging to the General All India quota. For other BTech specialisations, the UPTAC 2026 cutoff ranks are tabul
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The eligibility criteria for getting into the MCA programme at Lucknow University are determined by the CUET PG score.
During the University of Lucknow CUET PG cutoff 2026, CUET-PG last-round cutoff, the MCA cutoff for the General-Home State category was 135.
The following table shows category-wise
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With AYUSH scores, one is able to gain admission into the BUMS program. According to AYUSH 2026 cutoff, the last round cutoff rank was 52963 for General All India quota. If a person gets a rank of 50000, then it means that he will be in the cutoff because the lower the rank, the better it is for adm
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Lucknow University fees 2026 for some of the popular courses are given below. The fees below are the total tuition fees for the complete duration of the course.
| Course Name | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| BCA | INR 4.81 lakh |
| MBA | INR 1.12 Lacs - INR 3.24 lakh |
| BCA | INR 50,000 - INR 2.1 lakh |
| MCA | INR 2.24 lakh |
| BA LLB | INR 1.5 Lacs - INR 3 lakh |
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Lucknow University admission form 2026-27 last date to apply is now closed for most of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The application window generally begins in April and closes in July.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Students pursuing online distance learning degree programme at the Center of Online and Distance Education of Lucknow University are required to pay the fee as per the following structure:
| Course | Fee (Per Semester) |
|---|---|
| BCom | INR 5,000 |
| BBA | INR 15,000 |
| MBA | INR 25,000 |
| MCom, MA, MSW | INR 8,000 |
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The Center of Online and Distance education currently offers BCom, BBA, MCom, MBA, MA (Political Science), MA (English), MA (Economics), MSW and MA (Sanskrit) programmes.
These degrees are equivalent to regular degrees of the University. The syllabus is same as that of regular programmes. All the stu
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