Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) is a Central University located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1996, it is named after Babasaheb Ambedkar, a social reformer, polymath, and the architect of the Indian Constitution.

Key Facts

• Type: Public Central University
• Established: 1996
• Accreditation: NAAC Grade A
• Affiliation: UGC, AIU, PCI, BCI
• Vice-Chancellor: Neel Mani Prasad Verma
• Visitor: President of India
• Academic Staff: 311
• Students: 4,634 (as of 2024)
• Undergraduates: 760
• Postgraduates: 3,234
• Doctoral Students: 640
• Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India (26°46′18″N 80°55′10″E)
• Campus: Urban, 250 acres (100 ha)

Courses and Fees

BBAU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields, including Engineering, Humanities, Sciences, Agriculture, Law, Business, and Education. The university has a semester-based system, and the fee structure varies depending on the program. For example, the semester fee for the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) program is approximately INR 55,000.

Admission

Admission to BBAU is based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) followed by counseling and document verification. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university for their desired course.

Ranking and Recognition

BBAU is ranked 78th overall by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022 and has been accredited with a Grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is also approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).