Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) is a central university in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, set up by an Act of Parliament in 1996. The University Grants Commission (UGC) funds and recognises it. The university carries the name of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and focuses on higher education and research, especially for disadvantaged and marginalised communities.
BBAU ranked 37 in NIRF Universities 2025 with a score of 55.55. Its strongest 2025 NIRF positions include 12 in Law with a score of 65.26 and 23 in Pharmacy with a score of 62.29. The university also stood at 69 in NIRF Overall 2025 with a score of 52.71.
The main campus is in the Vidya Vihar area of Lucknow, on the banks of the Gomti river. It covers a green area of 25 acres and has 16 academic schools for engineering, management, law, pharmacy, social sciences, sciences, journalism and other fields.
- B.Tech is available in 5 branches: CSE, Civil, Electrical, ECE and Mechanical. Each branch has 60 seats. The total 4-year fee is INR 4,40,000.
- MBA specialisations include Finance, Marketing, HR, Innovation, Strategic Management, Rural Management and other areas. The 2-year fee is INR 1,88,800. SC/ST students get a fee waiver.
- M.Pharm / M.Tech / LLM are offered as PG programmes in Pharmacy, Engineering and Law. M.Pharm costs INR 48,800, while LLM costs INR 1,17,800.
- BBA / B.Com / BCA / B.Sc / BA come under non-engineering UG study. The BBA fee is INR 1,50,000 for 3 years.
- MA / M.Sc / M.Com cover a wide set of humanities, commerce and science subjects. Fees range from INR 9,000 to INR 2,12,800, based on the subject.
- Ph.D programmes are offered across all faculties. The fee is INR 41,400 for a minimum duration of 3 years.
For the 2024-25 MBA batch, BBAU recorded a median salary of INR 15.13 LPA and a placement rate of 97.4%, with 74 out of 76 eligible students placed. Across all PG 2-year programmes, graduates placed in 2023-24 received a median package of INR 9.52 LPA.
Admission Update: BBAU admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are open for UG, PG and Ph.D programmes. UG and PG admission activity is continuing through September 2026, and the academic session is expected to begin in October 2026.
BBAU Admission Dates 2026
BBAU admission for the 2026-27 session is based mainly on CUET UG for undergraduate courses and CUET PG for postgraduate courses. B.Tech applicants can also use JEE Main scores. Only current and upcoming admission events are listed below.
| Event | Date |
| UG document verification and admission | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Academic session begins | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Ph.D admission process | October to December 2026 (Tentative) |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
PG admissions through CUET PG 2026 are at the document verification and admission stage for the 2026-27 cycle.
| Event | Date |
| PG admission and document verification | July to September 2026 (Tentative) |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
BBAU Courses and Fees
BBAU runs courses through 16 schools in fields such as engineering, management, law, pharmacy, social sciences, sciences and journalism. Its fees are regulated by the government. SC and ST students do not pay tuition fees under a waiver funded by the university. Hostel charges for boys and girls are INR 6,100 per year.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) |
| B.Tech (CSE, Civil, Electrical, ECE, Mechanical) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 50%; CUET UG / JEE Main | INR 4,40,000 |
| BBA | 3 years | 10+2 any stream, 50%; CUET UG | INR 1,50,000 |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 3 years | 10+2 any stream, 50%; CUET UG | INR 9,000 |
| BA Hons. (Film and Media) | 4 years | 10+2 any stream, 50%; CUET UG | INR 2,00,000 |
| MBA (Finance, Marketing, HR, etc.) | 2 years | Bachelor’s with 50%; CUET PG / CAT | INR 1,88,800 |
| M.Tech CS / AI-ML | 2 years | B.Tech in relevant field; GATE | INR 1,28,800 to INR 1,52,800 |
| M.Pharm | 2 years | B.Pharm with 55%; CUET PG / GPAT | INR 48,800 |
| LLM (1 Year) | 1 year | LLB (3-Year or 5-Year) with 50% | INR 1,17,800 |
| M.Sc (Bioinformatics / Food Science / Geology) | 2 years | B.Sc in relevant subject, 50% | INR 1,12,800 |
| M.Com | 2 years | B.Com with 50% | INR 2,08,800 |
| Ph.D (all disciplines) | Min 3 years | Master’s with 55% (50% for SC/ST) | INR 41,400 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
The B.Tech course costs INR 4,40,000 for 4 years, which comes to INR 55,000 per semester. BBAU waives 100% of tuition fees for all SC/ST students from its own funds.
BBAU Admission Process
Admission at BBAU is mostly entrance-based. CUET is used for UG and PG courses, JEE Main is also accepted for B.Tech, GATE is accepted for M.Tech, and MBA admission can be based on CAT or CUET PG.
B.Tech (CSE, Civil, Electrical, ECE, Mechanical)
- Students need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The minimum aggregate is 50%, or 45% for SC/ST/PwBD students. Each branch has 60 seats.
- Admission is through CUET UG 2026 or JEE Main 2026. BBAU releases separate merit lists for both routes.
- Diploma holders can apply for B.Tech second-year lateral entry. It covers 3 semesters and has a fee of INR 3,30,000.
UG Non-Engineering (BBA, B.Com, BA, B.Sc, BBA LLB)
- Applicants must pass 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 50%, or 45% for SC/ST/PwBD students. Subject-wise stream rules differ by programme.
- Selection is through CUET UG 2026. BBAU does not hold a separate entrance test for these UG courses.
PG Programmes (MA / M.Sc / M.Com / MBA / M.Tech / M.Pharm / LLM)
- MA / M.Sc / M.Com require a relevant Bachelor’s degree with 50%, or 45% for SC/ST students, along with CUET PG 2026.
- MBA applicants need a Bachelor’s degree with 50%, or 45% for SC/ST students. Selection is through CUET PG 2026 or CAT score followed by university counselling.
- M.Tech needs a B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline with 55%, or 50% for SC/ST students. A GATE score is mandatory.
- M.Pharm admission needs B.Pharm with 55%, or 50% for SC/ST students, through CUET PG 2026 or GPAT score.
- LLM (1 Year) requires an LLB degree of either 3 years or 5 years with 50%, along with CUET PG 2026.
Ph.D Programmes
PhD admissions are expected from October to December 2026 (tentative). Students need a Master’s degree with 55%, or 50% for SC/ST/PwBD students. Admission is based on CUET PhD or BBAU’s own entrance test, followed by interviews in the concerned department.
BBAU Placements
Placement results at BBAU differ by programme, and MBA has the strongest figures. In 2024-25, the MBA batch reached a 97.4% placement rate, with 74 of 76 eligible students placed, and the median salary rose to INR 15.13 LPA from INR 12.78 LPA in 2023-24. M.Pharm also performed strongly in 2024-25, placing 28 of 30 students at a 93% rate with a median salary of INR 10.45 LPA.
| Programme | Placement Rate (2024-25) | Median Salary (2024-25) | Median Salary (2023-24) |
| MBA | 97.4% | INR 15.13 LPA | INR 12.78 LPA |
| M.Pharm | 93% (28 of 30) | INR 10.45 LPA | INR 8.52 LPA |
| LLM | - | INR 7.62 LPA (2023-24) | - |
| PG 1-Year (all streams) | 95% (36 of 38) | INR 6.93 LPA | INR 6.21 LPA |
| UG 3-Year (B.Sc, BBA, B.Com) | - | INR 11.85 LPA (2023-24) | INR 9.85 LPA |
Recruiters visiting BBAU include TCS, HCL Technologies, Infosys, Genpact and Accolite Digital from IT; Yes Bank, Mahindra Finance, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and IIFL Finance from banking; Decathlon Sports India, Reliance Brands and Godfrey Phillips India from FMCG; and EduGorilla, UpGrad and Intellipaat from education and EdTech. The MBA median salary moved from INR 12.78 LPA in 2024 to INR 15.13 LPA in 2025, showing higher interest from BFSI and consulting recruiters.
BBAU Rankings
BBAU has several NIRF rankings across streams. In 2025, its best-ranked areas were Law at 12 and Pharmacy at 23.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank |
| NIRF | Universities | 37 (score: 55.55) | 33 (score: 56.03) | 42 (score: 51.27) |
| NIRF | Law | 12 (score: 65.26) | 10 (score: 64.96) | 10 (score: 61.05) |
| NIRF | Pharmacy | 23 (score: 62.29) | 21 (score: 61.78) | 20 (score: 58.68) |
| NIRF | Agriculture | 21 (score: 55.46) | - | - |
| NIRF | Management | 79 (score: 48.13) | 86 (score: 46.42) | 78 (score: 46.61) |
| NIRF | Overall | 69 (score: 52.71) | 58 (score: 53.26) | 69 (score: 49.53) |
| Outlook | Central Universities | 8 | - | - |
The Outlook 2025 Central Universities rank of 8 places BBAU strongly among central universities.
BBAU Scholarships
BBAU provides financial help mainly to SC, ST and other marginalised student groups, in line with the purpose for which the university was founded.
| Scholarship / Scheme | Beneficiaries | Coverage |
| BBAU SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver | All SC and ST students in regular programmes | 100% tuition fee waived from university funds |
| Financial Assistance for Research | SC/ST PhD and PG students | Dissertation printing and thesis preparation costs covered |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (UP State) | SC, ST, OBC and minority students with income below state threshold | Applied via Uttar Pradesh Scholarship Portal |
| Central Government Scholarships (NSP) | SC, ST, OBC and minority students | Applied via National Scholarship Portal |
| NHFDC Scholarship | Students with benchmark disabilities | Administered by National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation |
| Ministry of Social Justice Schemes | SC students based on programme and income criteria | Varies by scheme |
The SC/ST tuition fee waiver is fully paid for by BBAU from its own resources. Because of this, SC/ST students in B.Tech mainly need to pay hostel and examination fees.
BBAU Campus and Infrastructure
BBAU’s main campus stands in Vidya Vihar, Lucknow, beside the Gomti river. The green campus covers 25 acres and includes 16 schools, engineering laboratories, pharmacy labs, a law moot court and a library. Lucknow Junction Railway Station is 15 km from the campus, and students can reach it by city transport through the Lucknow bypass road.
BBAU provides hostel accommodation for boys and girls on campus at INR 6,100 per year. Engineering students use computer labs, CAD/CAM facilities and project rooms. Law students have a moot court and legal research databases. The university’s location near Lucknow’s courts, government offices, hospitals and pharmaceutical industry supports practical training in different fields.
BBAU vs University of Lucknow vs Allahabad University
Students looking for publicly funded universities in Uttar Pradesh often compare BBAU with the University of Lucknow and the University of Allahabad. All three have low fee structures, public funding and CUET-based admission.
| Parameter | BBAU Lucknow | University of Lucknow | University of Allahabad |
| Type | Central University | State University | Central University |
| Established | 1996 | 1867 | 1887 |
| NIRF Universities 2025 | 37 | Not in top 37 | Not in top 37 |
| NIRF Law 2025 | 12 | - | - |
| NIRF Pharmacy 2025 | 23 | - | - |
| B.Tech Fees (4 years) | INR 4,40,000 | Not offered at PG level in main campus | INR 3 to 4 Lakhs |
| MBA Median Salary (2025) | INR 15.13 LPA | - | - |
| SC/ST Fee Waiver | 100% tuition (university-funded) | Government scholarship route | Government scholarship route |
Among the three, BBAU has the highest NIRF position, with strong results in Law and Pharmacy. The University of Lucknow has a long history and a large affiliated college network. Allahabad University is also a historic central university and is known for humanities and sciences. Students who want NIRF-ranked Law or Pharmacy, low fees or SC/ST tuition support may find BBAU a strong option.
BBAU FAQs
Ques. Where did BBAU stand in NIRF 2025?
Ans. BBAU secured 37 in NIRF Universities 2025 with a score of 55.55. It also ranked 12 in NIRF Law 2025 with a score of 65.26, 23 in NIRF Pharmacy 2025 with a score of 62.29 and 69 in NIRF Overall 2025 with a score of 52.71. Its Law rank of 12 is one of its strongest results among central universities in Uttar Pradesh.
Ques. Is there a fee waiver at BBAU for SC/ST students?
Ans. Yes. BBAU gives a 100% tuition fee waiver to all SC and ST students in regular programmes. The university pays for this waiver from its own resources. SC/ST students still have to pay hostel fees of INR 6,100 per year and examination fees. SC/ST research students can also get help with dissertation costs.
Ques. How much does B.Tech cost at BBAU?
Ans. General category students pay a total B.Tech fee of INR 4,40,000 for 4 years at BBAU. This is paid as INR 55,000 per semester over 8 semesters. The 5 B.Tech branches are CSE, Civil, Electrical, ECE and Mechanical. SC/ST students get a full tuition fee waiver.
Ques. What entrance route is used for BBAU admission?
Ans. For UG courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc and BA LLB, BBAU uses CUET UG. For B.Tech, students can apply through JEE Main or CUET UG. PG admission to MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, M.Pharm and LLM is through CUET PG, while GATE is accepted for M.Tech. After results are released, registration and counselling take place through the BBAU admissions portal.
Ques. What was the MBA median package at BBAU?
Ans. The MBA batch of 2024-25 recorded a median salary of INR 15.13 LPA. The placement rate was 97.4%, with 74 of 76 eligible students placed. The median salary had been INR 12.78 LPA in 2023-24. Recruiters included TCS, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Mahindra Finance and EdTech companies.
Ques. What type of university is BBAU?
Ans. BBAU is a central university. It was created by an Act of Parliament in 1996 and is funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the central government. As a central university, it follows CUET-based admission and keeps its fees centrally regulated.
Ques. Are hostels available at BBAU?
Ans. Yes. BBAU has separate hostels for boys and girls on campus. The annual hostel fee is INR 6,100, which makes it one of the more affordable hostel options in the central university system. Hostel seats are given according to programme and availability.