The University of Allahabad is the fourth modern University established in India on 23 September 1887. There are three distinct phases in the evolution of the University. The first phase (1887 to 1921), The second phase (1921-1950) and The third phase (from 1950). All these phases featured significant developments in the evolution of this university. By 1904, the University established its own teaching departments and instituted doctoral research programmes. In 1921, it was re-organised as a unitary teaching and residential University. Further, over the next few years its affiliated Colleges were transferred to Agra University and the task of conducting secondary-level examinations was relocated. In 1987, the University completed one hundred years of establishment. It was during the centenary celebrations of the University that the demand for Central Status to the University was made unanimously by the students, faculty, and employees. After a sustained campaign and several hiccups, the Government of India finally acceded to the public demand.

Infrastructure

It has a sound academic tradition and several extraordinary achievements to its credit. It began as an affiliating and examining body for graduate and Post-graduate degrees with a classical orientation in different branches of learning and the responsibility for secondary education as well.

Departments

1. Department of Arts - Ancient History, Anthropology, Arabic and Persian etc.

2. Department of Law - Family Law, Land Law, Mercantile Law etc.

3. Department of Science - Bio-Chemistry, Botany, Chemistry etc.

4. Department of Inter Disciplinary Studies - Bioinformatics center, Center for Biotechnology, Bachlore of Science (Applied)

Facilities and Campus

The campus of the University is spread over in the sprawling city of Allahabad.

Associated/Constituent colleges

1. Allahabad Degree College

2. C.M.P Degree College- the oldest affiliated college of Allahabad University.

3. Arya Kanya Degree College

4. Jagat Taran Girls Degree College

5. Ishwar Sharan Degree Collage

6. Ewing christian college (an autonomous college)

7. S.S Khanna Girls Degree College

8. S.P.M Govt. Degree College

Hostels - Allahabad University has a number of famous residential hostels that house students for the duration of their study. The hostels not only provide accommodation but are also breeding grounds for the leaders of modern India as a number of past and present politicians, administrators, academicians and literary figures stayed at these hostels. Some of the hostels are - Tarachand Hostel, Holland Hall, Ganganath Jha Hostel etc. For the benefit of out-of-station students, the University has 12 hostels with a large number of rooms. Internet connectivity is available in all these hostels

Library - The library building is spacious and has potential for further expansion. Apart from its significant holdings of books, journals and other documentary materials, the library has -

1. Collections of rare objects of historical value and considerable research/archival importance

2. Internet facilities for on-line access to journals

3. Database search through INFLIBNET, INDEST, DELNET, etc.
OPAC searching

Other Facilities

Sports -The University has an Athletic Association that looks after the Athletic and Sports events.

NCC - The University has two long-established active National Cadet Corps Units, namely the No. 2 U. P. Artillery Battery and the Naval Wing.

Banks - The institute has one bank situated in the campus, State Bank of India. The bank has regular branches in the campus and is housed in separate building. Application forms for important national level exams such as JEE, GATE and CAT are sold in these banks.

Post Office - The campus has a Post Office. It is located in the Arts Campus building near the Student Union and works on all weekday

Guest Houses - The Institute has one guest houses. The guest house is located near the Commerce Campus. The Guest House has altogether 18 A/c Suites with a telephone and a TV in each room. VIPs, Institute guests and invited guests are usually accommodated here.

Scholarships - Various scholarships are given to deserving students like UGC Scholarship, Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship etc.

NSS - The National Service Scheme

Employment Bureau

Women's cell

SC/ST Cell

Extra Curricular Activities

Cultural Activities - Cultural Council of the University of Allahabad is active in promoting cultural activities in the University.