Maulana Azad National Urdu University - Lucknow Campus Admission 2025: Fees, Courses, Eligibility and Selection

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Lucknow is a central university, headquartered in Lucknow. The University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited with an “A” grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). MANUU is also a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

The University offers UG and PG programmes under the department of Arabic, English, and Persian. MANUU Lucknow campus offers MA and PhD programme in four different disciplines. 

MANUU, Lucknow Admission Process 2021: Fast Facts

MANUU admissions begin in March every year. The University offers MA programme at the PG level and a PhD programme at the doctorate level.

• MA admissions are done on merit basis
• Admission to PhD programme is based on UGC NET/ JRF/ SLET

MANUU, Lucknow MA Admission 2021

MA is offered with a course duration of two years, consisting of four semesters. It is offered in four different specialisations. MA admissions are done on merit basis. The final merit list of selected candidates will be based on the marks secured in bachelor’s degree. Given below is the eligibility criteria for MA admissions:

MA
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Arabic	Bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream from a recognised university with an aggregate of 45%
English
Urdu
Persian

MANUU, Lucknow PhD Admission 2021

The University offers a PhD programme with a minimum course duration of three years and a maximum of six. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam and the performance in Personal Interview (PI). Eligibility criteria for the same is as follows:

PhD
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Arabic	Qualifying exam: UGC NET/ JRF/ SLET Master’s degree in the relevant stream from a recognised university with an aggregate of 55%
English
Urdu
Persian

MANUU, Lucknow Application Process 2021

MANUU application fee is Rs 200 for all programmes. Candidates need to register online for the admission process. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete application process:

1. Visit the official website of the University, www.manuu.ac.in/Eng-Php/satcamplucknow.php
2. Register yourself by using your email id and password
3. Fill the application form by entering required details
4. Submit the application form along with required documents
5. Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking

Documents required at the time of admission:

• Marksheet of Class 10 and Class 12
• Certificate of Class 10 and Class 12
• Graduation marksheet and certificate
• Migration certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

MANUU, Lucknow Course Fee 2021

MANUU fee varies from course to course. The course-wise annual fee is given in the table below:

Course	Annual Fee (in Rs)
MA	3,800
PhD	8,200

MANUU, Lucknow Seat Intake 2021

MANUU, Lucknow has a seat intake of approximately 150 students. The seat intake of MA and PhD programme is mentioned in the table below:

MA
Specialisation	Seat Intake
Arabic	40
English	30
Urdu	30
Persian	30
PhD
Specialisation	Seat Intake
Arabic	4
English	4
Urdu	4
Persian	4

MANUU, Lucknow Scholarships 2021

MANUU offers various scholarships and fellowships on merit and needs basis. The University also offers scholarships for SC/ ST category candidates. Name of some of the scholarships and fellowships offered by the University are mentioned below:

• National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
• UGC Scholarship
• Jauhar National Fellowship
• Hamdard Scholarship for Students
• Lok Sabha Research Fellowships
• Israel Government Scholarships

Important FAQs regarding MANUU, Lucknow admission

Q. Can I apply online for the admission process?

A. Yes, candidates can apply online through the official website of the University. 

Q. What is the selection criteria for MA programme?

A. Admission to MA programme is done on merit basis. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks secured in bachelor’s degree.

Q. What is the application fee for MA programme?

A. The application fee for MA programme is Rs 200.

Q. When does the admission process begin?

A. The admission process begins in March every year. 

Q. What is the seat intake of PhD programme?

A. PhD programme has a seat intake of 16 students. Out of which, each specialisation has a seat intake of four students. 

Q. What all entrance exams are accepted for PhD admission?

A. The University accepts UGC NET/ JRF/ SLET for the admission to PhD programme.

Q. What is the seat intake of MA (Arabic)?

A. The seat intake of MA (Arabic) is 40 students. Apart from this, each specialisation has a seat intake of 30 students. 

Q. What is the annual fee for MA programme?

A. The annual fee for MA programme is Rs 3,800.

Q. Does this University offer any scholarship?

Q. What is the annual fee for PhD programme?

A. The annual fee for PhD programme is Rs 8,200.