Allahabad University infrastructure consists of various amenities for its students and faculty members. The University of Allahabad provides state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities on its campus. It includes a computer centre, the Gandhi Bhawan meditation centre, hostels, the National Cadet Corps, the National Service Program, and an athletic association. Over 7.40 million books, bound volumes of diaries, more than 17,000 PhD dissertations, and 2,300 digital books are available in Allahabad University's library. 

Additionally, the university offers separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. There are a total of 15 hostels at AU, which have all the basic amenities such as a mess, a common hangout area, and CCTV surveillance for safety and security purposes.

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Allahabad University Campus Highlights

The Allahabad University campus includes a Library, an early Childhood Care Centre, and an Incubation Centre (Uoa-IC) to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting and promoting new ideas/startups and facilitating growth. To promote physical health, the University also offers various cultural and sports facilities. It features a yoga centre, games (both indoor and outdoor), a gymnasium, an auditorium, and more. Furthermore, the University of Allahabad includes an audiovisual centre, a media studio, a central instrumentation centre, and other facilities. There is also a separate health centre at Allahabad University to address the medical needs of students in case of emergencies. A few more highlights of the Allahabad University campus are detailed below:

Particulars Allahabad University Campus Highlights
Area 232 acres
Hostels 15
Basic amenities Library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Sports Complex, Auditorium, Research centres, Medical services, etc.
Institutes/Centres  18+
Hostels 15

Allahabad University Hostel Facilities 

The University of Allahabad comprises 15 hostels, of which 9 are designated for boys and 6 for female students. Admission to these hostels is entirely merit-based and relies on candidates' performance in the entrance exam for their respective courses. Students residing within a proximity of 25 km from the university campus are not eligible for hostel accommodation. As per government regulations, 15% of SC and 7.5% of ST category students have reserved seats for hostel admission. Allahabad University hostels are well-furnished and include basic amenities such as a bed, table, and chair, in addition to fittings and cupboards. A common room and a reading room are also available within the hostel, allowing students to read newspapers and magazines. The mess facility is provided for all hostel residents, and cooking inside the hostel room is strictly prohibited.

The common hall of the hostel is equipped with 42 Televisions for recreational purposes. Allahabad University also has a guest house for visiting guests. Rooms can be allotted for only three to four days, with prior permission required and approved by the Vice Chancellor. Other facilities available at the various hostels of Allahabad University are provided below:

  • CCTV surveillance
  • Intercom
  • Water purifier
  •  Dining hall
  • Playground
  • Cultural room

 List of Allahabad University Boys' Hostels: 

Dr. Amaranatha Jha Hostel Diamond Jubilee Hostel Sir Ganganatha Jha Hostel
 Sir P.C. Banerjee Hostel Sir Sunder Lal Hostel Dr. T.C. Hostel
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Hostel Shatabdi Boys' Hostel  International House (For Foreign Boys students)
List of Allahabad University Girls' Hostels: 
Sarojini Naidu Girls' Hostel Priyadarshini Girls' Hostel Kalpana Chawla Girls' Hostel
Shatabdi Girls' Hostel Mahadevi Verma Girls' Hostel  Hall of Residence Girls' Hostel (Foreign Girls)

Allahabad University Hostel Fees 

The hostel fees at the University of Allahabad may vary each year. According to the hostel rules book on the official website, the fee for a single-seated room is INR 300 per month. For a double-seated room, a monthly charge of INR 200 will apply. Additionally, every admitted/re-admitted student must pay INR 500 as an admission fee. Other charges are listed below:

  • Electricity and water charges per session: INR 8,000 (Single room)
  • Electricity and water charges per session: INR 7,000 (Double room)
  • Hostel maintenance and user charges: INR 2,000
  • Games: INR 1,000
  • Cultural activities: INR 0500

Allahabad University v/s Other Universities: Hostel Comparison 

Students can refer to the table below to do a comparative analysis of the University of Allahabad hostels with other universities based on parameters such as the hostel fee and the number of hostels. 

University Name

Hostel fee

No. of Hostels Available

Allahabad University  INR 300 (per month)  15
Lucknow University INR 2,350 (one academic year) 18
BHU INR 7,800 75

NOTEThe above data is as per previous years’ information. Hence, it is indicative. 

Allahabad University Library 

The University of Allahabad has a central library that was established in 1916. Authorised members of the University with an ID card are the only ones eligible to enter the Central Library. It boasts a vast collection of books, e-books, print journals, e-journals, e-databases, newspapers, and magazines, among others. The library is equipped with all basic amenities such as tables, chairs, lighting, and computers strictly for academic purposes. Below is a collection of resources available at the Allahabad University library:

Collection 

Count

Books & Bound Vols Journals

7,77,376
Ph.D. Thesis (Hard + Soft Copy) 20,615

E-books

4,221

Print Journals

63

E-Journals

13000+

E-Databases

10

Newspapers

22

Magazines

35

Allahabad University Sports Facilities 

The University also promotes the holistic development of students by providing physical education and sports facilities. It offers both indoor and outdoor sports facilities on campus. A multipurpose hall is available for Table Tennis, Chess, Yoga, Wrestling, Judo, Karate, Aerobics, Weightlifting, and Powerlifting. For outdoor games, there is one synthetic hockey ground, two volleyball courts, two basketball courts, a separate football ground with spectator seating, an athletics ground, a cricket ground, lawn tennis courts, and two synthetic courts. The University also has an Athletic Association responsible for organising competitions and tournaments regularly to boost the spirit of sports among students.

Places to Visit in & Around the Allahabad University Campus

There are many places for students to explore during their free time. Located just 4.3 km from Allahabad University, students must visit the majestic All Saints Cathedral, which was built in the late 19th century and features beautiful architecture. Anand Bhawan, the ancestral residence of the Nehru family, is just 3 km away from the city centre and can be explored. For food, one of the famous destinations is the Eat On Masala restaurant. The popular dishes served here include Biryani, Kebabs, Netaram Kachori Sabji, and much more.

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Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    The University of Allahabad has an extensive collection of books and journals along with e-books facilities. It offers as many as 739344 books and bound volumes of journals, 16924 Ph.D thesis, 2285 e-books. Current journals are to the tune of 287, on-line journals are 24375+. Apart from its significant holding of books, journals and other documentary materials, the library has collections of rare objects of historical value and considerable research/archival importance.

  • Hostel

    University of Allahabad has 9 boys hostel and 6 girls hostel.All the hostels have basic amenities like water purifiers, common room, recreation room, mess, TV, laundry services, security and surveillance system etc.

    Boys Hostel|Girls Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Badminton Court|Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Swimming Pool|Tennis Court|Volleyball court
  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Computer Lab
  • Moot Court (Law)
    Cafeteria
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Auditorium
    Music Room
Other Facilities:
Computer centre

Allahabad University Infrastructure FAQs

Given below are the FAQs about the infrastructure of Allahabad University:

Q:   What is the hostel fee of Allahabad University?
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Shubham Sharma | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2026
Offered by United Group of Institutions - UGI Allahabad
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
College is the best to start your journey. The facilities, the curriculum, and the teachers are the

Infrastructure: Facilities provided by the college are Wi-Fi, CCTV cameras throughout the lobby, fully air-conditioned classrooms, and a well-furnished and equipped library. Many self-help books and extra books beyond studies are present in a good variety. The food quality at mess is also good. A large canteen area, as well as sports and games facilities, are also available.

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Tushar Pandey | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
College review by a regular student.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is enabled in classroom, and library service is provided free of cost. Students can use free high-speed Wi-Fi and access online study materials on the internet. Hostel facilities are provided with adequate facilities. Hostels are in good condition for a student to live and excel in academics.

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Hamza Samani | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2024
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2.6
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
My college life and Me at Allahabad.

Infrastructure: Allahabad University is very old so much of its infrastructure is of very old times but they renovated it very well and added more buildings with newer and better technology. I forgot to mention but my college also has multiple grounds and each of them is pretty big.

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sanjay pal | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025
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4.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
It's a good college if you think to take admission in it. It is worth of money.

Infrastructure: It is a very old university that carries the heritage of British India. Facilities provided by the university are good like Wi-Fi coverage throughout the campus. Labs are quite good in terms of quality and number of computers. As there are no hostel facilities provided by the college. But there is canteen in arts faculty. Sports, games, and play area are available.

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Anonymous | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2025
Offered by Iswar Saran Degree College
Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025
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3.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Allahabad University is a central university.

Infrastructure: In our college, some areas are reported to be poorly maintained despite being impressive. Each branch has separate buildings for classes, and every department has all basic facilities like a fan, a tubelight, a smart board, Wi-Fi labs, and a water cooler facility.

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Vartika Maurya | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2021
Offered by Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad Degree College, University of Allahabad
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2024
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2.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 2
Very disappointed with infrastructure.

Infrastructure: The washrooms and classrooms are very dirty and unhygienic. The library is in a very small area. Hostel rooms are also not comfortable. The quality of food in the mess and canteen is acceptable, but there are very few varieties of food.

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Abhinav Patel | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
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3.8
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
If you are preparing for the judiciary, then the University of Allahabad is the best choice.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good. All the basic facilities are provided, like there are acres in each classroom and desks are well-equipped. University of Allahabad also provided a special library for law students so that the law students can easily access the law books, and they can also take a book from the library for one month.

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Gaurav | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2022
Offered by United Group of Institutions - UGI Allahabad
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
My college life is very memorable, and it is the best college in Prayagraj.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, AC classrooms, and a library are available. The hostel is very good, with both AC and non-AC options. The food is good, and medical facilities are available in case of an emergency. A sports center, a gym, and a cafeteria are also available.

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Anand Maurya | B.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2027
Offered by Iswar Saran Degree College
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
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2.4
Placements 1 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 3
Not fully satisfied but not dissatisfied because of the faculty.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is average, but professors and assistant professors are very good. Hotel facilities are also good. They provide us with good food. They provide us with a lot of things, just like that, festival arrangements, etc.

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Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
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3.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Allahabad University is good.

Infrastructure: Some students say coursework feels superficial or disjointed, suggesting some degrees may prioritize form over substance. Hostel issues: smaller-sized rooms, high fees, strict wardens; many prefer living in PGs. The course curriculum is quite relevant and comprehensive. Faculty members are very good.

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Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
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3.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
Allahabad University is known for its.

Infrastructure: Campus of Allahabad university is very huge and aesthetic. You fall in love with the campus of Allahabad University. Modern classroom, Wi-Fi labs, and a water cooler facility at Allahabad University are present. Infrastructure is very old, as this college was established 100 years ago.

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Ishan Srivastava | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by United Group of Institutions - UGI Allahabad
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
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Good learning environment with supportive faculty and decent placements.

Infrastructure: United College of Engineering & Research offers smart classrooms, Wi-Fi, well-equipped labs, library, and digital resources. Hostel has good rooms, hygienic mess & canteen food, 24/7 medical aid, sports facilities, and a safe campus, ensuring a balanced student life.

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Anonymous | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2025
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Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
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Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Review of Allahabad University.

Infrastructure: Many courses are available for students to enroll in at Allahabad University. From undergraduate to postgraduate to PhD, each branch has separate buildings for classes. Each room has basic facilities like a fan, a tubelight, a smart board, and Wi-Fi. It also has labs.

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3.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Allahabad University is excellent.

Infrastructure: There are many courses for students to enroll in at the Allahabad University. From undergraduate to postgraduate to PhD. Each branch has separate buildings for classes. Each subject has separate buildings to teach students. There is a small canteen on campus.

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Kuldeep | B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2027
Offered by Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad Degree College, University of Allahabad
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
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Education is a must for skills.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure of my college is well, good and very beautiful. We have a very big building, and all facilities are available there. There are maintained classrooms, labs, a canteen, and a library available. There are hostel facilities available.

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