United University is a private state university in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It became a university in 2021 through an Act of the Uttar Pradesh state legislature and carries forward the academic base of the United Group of Institutions, which began in 1999. The university is recognised by UGC under Form 2F and has programme approvals from NMC, BCI, PCI, INC and AICTE.

Students can study medical, engineering, law, management, pharmacy, nursing, agriculture, design and allied health sciences on one campus. United University received university status in 2021, so it has not yet appeared in NIRF, India Today, The Week or other major national ranking lists.

The campus covers 260 acres at Rawatpur, Jhalwa, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh-211012. It includes separate colleges for medical sciences, engineering, law, management, pharmacy and nursing, along with hostels, a central library and sports facilities.

  • MBBS: the main medical course offered through United Institute of Medical Sciences (UIMS), approved by NMC, with admission through NEET UG
  • MD / MS: PG medical courses in clinical and non-clinical areas, with admission through NEET PG
  • B.Tech: 3 regular branches, Computer Science, Electrical and Mechanical, plus 8 Honours options in AI and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, IoT, Robotics, Cloud Computing, Software and Automobile Engineering
  • B.Pharma / D.Pharma / M.Pharma: pharmacy programmes approved by PCI
  • B.Sc Nursing / GNM / P.B.B.Sc Nursing: nursing courses approved by INC
  • MBA: 12 specialisations, including Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics, Healthcare Management and Rural Management
  • Law: LLB for 3 years, BA+LLB, BBA+LLB for 5 years, and LLM, approved by BCI
  • BBA / BCA / BCA (AI) / B.Com / B.Sc (Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics)
  • B.Des in Fashion Design and Technology, BHMCT and BA (Hons.)
  • MCA / M.Com / M.Sc (Medical sciences) and Ph.D. programmes

The total MBBS fee is INR 85.99 Lakhs for the 5-year course. B.Tech regular costs INR 5.70 Lakhs for 4 years, while B.Tech Honours costs INR 6.00 Lakhs. The MBA fee for 2 years ranges from INR 2.79 Lakhs to INR 3.19 Lakhs.

United University provides merit scholarships, CUET-based fee waivers, Defence and Sports scholarships, and UP Government Post-Matric scholarships for eligible students.

For the 2024-25 graduating batch, official NIRF-reported placement data shows the highest package at INR 8.53 LPA and the average package at INR 4.5 LPA.

Admission Update: United University admissions for 2026-27 are open across disciplines. MBBS counselling through NEET UG 2026 under the UP state quota is underway. B.Tech and other UG admissions through CUET 2026 and UUAT are also ongoing. MBA admissions will close after CAT 2026 results in January 2027. Students can apply through the official admissions portal.

United University Admission Dates 2026

United University is taking applications for the 2026-27 session in its major courses. NEET UG 2026 based MBBS admission is in the UP state counselling stage. For B.Tech and other UG courses, students can use CUET 2026 or the United University Aptitude Test. MBA admission through CAT 2026 will finish in early 2027 after the result is announced.

EventDate
UP NEET Counselling for Private Medical QuotaAugust-October 2026
B.Tech / UG AdmissionsAugust-October 2026
CAT 2026 ExamNovember 2026
MBA Admissions through CAT routeJanuary-March 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Students who do not take CUET or JEE Main can apply through UUAT, the university's own entrance test conducted in two phases every year. The accepted entrance tests for different programmes are listed below.

ProgrammeEntrance Exam Accepted
MBBSNEET UG, mandatory
MD / MSNEET PG, mandatory
B.TechJEE Main / CUET UG / UUAT
MBACAT / MAT / CMAT / UUAT
LLB / Integrated LawCLAT / CUET UG / UUAT
B.Pharma / B.Sc Nursing / BCA / BBA / BBA / B.ComCUET UG / UUAT / Merit
MCA / LLM / M.Com / M.ScCUET PG / Merit / UUAT

United University Courses and Fees

United University runs more than 30 courses in 13 subject areas. The table gives the main courses, course length, basic eligibility and total fee for General category students.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees (General)
MBBS5 years (+ 1 year internship)10+2 PCB, 50% min, NEET UGINR 85.99 Lakhs
B.Tech (CSE, EE, ME)4 years10+2 PCM, 45% min, JEE Main / CUET / UUATINR 5.70 Lakhs
B.Tech Hons. (AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, IoT, Robotics, Cloud, Automobile)4 years10+2 PCM, 45% min, JEE Main / CUET / UUATINR 6.00 Lakhs
B.Pharma4 years10+2 PCB/PCM, 50% minINR 5.70 Lakhs
B.Sc Nursing4 years10+2 PCB, 45% min, NEET or state normsINR 5.98 Lakhs
BA+LLB (Hons.)5 years10+2, 45% min, CLAT / CUET / UUATINR 5.19 Lakhs
BBA3 years10+2, 45% minINR 2.44 Lakhs
MBA2 yearsGraduation 50% min, CAT / MAT / CMAT / UUATINR 2.79 Lakhs to INR 2.87 Lakhs
MCA2 yearsBCA / B.Sc (IT/CS), 50% minINR 2.14 Lakhs
MD / MS (Clinical specialisations)3 yearsMBBS, NEET PGINR 84.49 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

B.Sc Agriculture, B.Com (Hons.), B.Des in Fashion Design, BHMCT and BA (Hons. English, Journalism) are offered at total fees ranging from INR 1.21 Lakhs to INR 5.06 Lakhs. Ph.D. programmes are available across disciplines with a 3-year fee of INR 3.28 Lakhs.

United University Admission Process

United University admits students through national entrance exams, CUET, UUAT and merit, depending on the programme. Medical seats follow NEET rules, while professional courses such as B.Tech, MBA and Law use entrance scores and university-level selection steps.

MBBS (Flagship Medical Programme)

United Institute of Medical Sciences (UIMS), the NMC-approved constituent medical college of United University, offers MBBS. Admission is based only on NEET UG.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, minimum 50% aggregate, or 40% for reserved categories. The student must be 17 years old at the time of admission
  • Entrance exam: NEET UG is compulsory and no other exam is accepted
  • Process: Register with the NEET UG score, take part in UP state NEET counselling through DGME UP for state quota seats, or attend institute-level counselling for management quota seats

For newer private medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh, NEET closing scores for General category management quota seats in private medical colleges usually fall in the 300 to 450 range. All India Quota seats at United University are filled through MCC counselling.

B.Tech

For B.Tech, the university accepts JEE Main, CUET UG and UUAT scores. Students must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and at least 45% aggregate, or 40% for reserved categories. Direct admission without another entrance test may be offered under specific merit rules through UUAT.

MBA

MBA applicants can use CAT, MAT, CMAT or UUAT scores. A bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 50% aggregate is required. Shortlisted students attend group discussion and personal interview rounds. CAT-based admission closes in January-March after the November CAT exam, while MAT and CMAT based rolling admissions remain open during the academic year.

Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Other Programmes

LLB, BA+LLB and BBA+LLB admissions use CLAT, CUET or UUAT scores. B.Pharma admission is based on 10+2 PCB or PCM merit along with CUET or UUAT. B.Sc Nursing requires NEET or UP state norms and 10+2 PCB with Biology. B.Sc Agriculture, B.Des, BHMCT, BA, BCA and B.Com mainly admit students through CUET UG, UUAT or merit.

United University Placements

United University's placement cell works with more than 200 recruiting companies. For the 2024-25 batch, NIRF-reported placement data records the highest CTC at INR 8.53 LPA and the average CTC at INR 4.5 LPA for eligible graduating students.

Note: Some sources mention higher packages, but those figures are self-reported and are not checked under the NIRF placement data system. Students should use the NIRF-verified numbers while comparing United University with other institutes.

B.Tech students in engineering and technology get the main share of campus placement opportunities. MBA and MCA students are placed in management consulting, IT and analytics roles. B.Sc Nursing and B.Pharma graduates find roles in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organisations across North India.

ProgrammePlacement ProfileKey Recruiters
B.TechIT services, manufacturing, core engineeringHCL, Infosys, TCS, Spark Minda, JBM
MBAManagement, banking, analytics, insuranceFidelity, RBS, Samsung, various BFSI firms
BCA / MCAIT development, system administrationIT service companies in NCR and Lucknow
B.PharmaPharma sales, QA, hospital pharmacyPharmaceutical companies in UP and NCR

United University Scholarships

United University offers scholarships through its own merit-based awards and government schemes. Students with strong CUET, NEET or JEE Main scores may reduce their fee burden if they also meet the required income or category rules.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
CUET Merit ScholarshipHigh CUET score at admissionPercentage fee waiver based on score band
University Merit ScholarshipEntrance exam score and academic performanceFee waiver percentage varies by rank band
Defence ScholarshipWard of serving or retired armed forces personnelFee concession as per institutional norms
Sports ScholarshipState or national-level sports achieversFee concession as per institutional norms
UP Government Post-Matric ScholarshipSC, ST, OBC, General category students with income below the prescribed limit and Uttar Pradesh domicileVaries by category as per UP government norms

United University Campus and Infrastructure

United University's 260-acre campus is located at Rawatpur, Jhalwa, Prayagraj-211012. It houses colleges for medical sciences, engineering, pharmacy, nursing, law, management, agriculture and design. The campus has specialised laboratories, a central library, seminar halls and a sports complex.

Boys and girls can stay in on-campus hostels. The hostel fee ranges from INR 78,000 to INR 1,12,000 per year, based on the room type, and the same range applies to both boys and girls hostels. Road transport links the campus with central Prayagraj. UIMS, the university's constituent medical college, has an attached teaching hospital where MBBS and nursing students receive clinical training.

United University vs GLA University vs Era University

United University, GLA University and Era University are private universities in Uttar Pradesh. The comparison below helps students check location, course strength, medical availability, accreditation and ranking before choosing among private university options in the state.

ParameterUnited UniversityGLA UniversityEra University
LocationPrayagraj, UPMathura, UPLucknow, UP
University Status Since20212010 (deemed)2017
Key DisciplinesMedical, Engineering, Law, Management, Pharmacy, NursingEngineering, Management, Science, LawMedical, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health
MBBS ProgrammeYes, NMC approvedNoYes, NMC approved
NAAC GradeAccredited, grade not publishedA+Not published
Campus260 acres100+ acresCompact urban campus
NIRF RankingNot yet rankedEngineering 51-100 bandNot yet ranked

United University stands out because it combines MBBS with engineering, law and management on the same campus. GLA University has a stronger NIRF engineering position and suits students focused on engineering in western UP. Era University in Lucknow is a better match for students looking mainly at medical and health sciences in Uttar Pradesh.

United University FAQs

Ques. Does UGC recognise United University?

Ans. Yes. United University Prayagraj is recognised by UGC under Form 2F. It also has approvals from NMC for MBBS, BCI for law, PCI for pharmacy, INC for nursing and AICTE for engineering programmes.

Ques. How much does MBBS cost at United University Prayagraj?

Ans. The total MBBS fee at United University is INR 85.99 Lakhs for the 5-year course, excluding the 1-year internship. Admission is only through NEET UG. UP state NEET counselling fills state quota seats, while management quota seats are filled at the institute level.

Ques. What placement package do students get at United University on average?

Ans. According to official NIRF-reported placement data for the 2024-25 batch, the average CTC was INR 4.5 LPA and the highest package was INR 8.53 LPA. Recruiters include HCL, Infosys, TCS, Spark Minda, JBM, Fidelity, RBS and Samsung.

Ques. Is JEE Main or CUET compulsory for B.Tech admission?

Ans. No. Students can apply for B.Tech through the United University Aptitude Test, called UUAT. It is held in two phases each year for students who have not appeared in JEE Main or CUET. The minimum eligibility is 10+2 with PCM and 45% aggregate.

Ques. Are hostels available at United University?

Ans. Yes. United University has hostel accommodation for boys and girls on its 260-acre campus. The yearly hostel fee ranges from INR 78,000 to INR 1,12,000, depending on room type, and the fee range is the same for both boys and girls hostels.

Ques. Which entrance scores are accepted for United University MBA admission?

Ans. United University accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT and UUAT for MBA admission. CAT-route admission ends in January to March after the November CAT result. MAT and CMAT based rolling admissions continue through the academic year. Applicants need a graduation degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate.

Ques. Is United University a good choice for MBBS among private medical colleges in UP?

Ans. United University's medical college, UIMS, is NMC-approved and located in Prayagraj. Its total MBBS fee is INR 85.99 Lakhs for 5 years, which is comparable with private NMC-approved colleges in UP. Students should check previous NEET closing scores, hospital infrastructure and faculty strength before taking a decision. They can also compare it with other NMC-approved private medical colleges in UP, such as Era University Lucknow.