University of Allahabad
Public university in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The University of Allahabad known as the Oxford of East is a Public Central University located in Allahabad / Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established on 23 September 1887 by an act of Parliament and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance (INI). It is the 4th oldest modern University in India and the oldest Central University (India) of India and also known as the Factory of IAS Officers.[4] Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt. Governor of North-Western Provinces Sir William Muir in 1873, who suggested the idea of a Central University at Allahabad, which later evolved to the present university.[5][6]. Allahabad Varsity to become a central university The Times of India, 11 May 2005.</ref> Its Central University status was re-established through the University of Allahabad Act 2005 by the Parliament of India.
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Motto | Latin: Quot Rami Tot Arbores |
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Motto in English | "As Many Branches So Many Trees" |
Type | Public |
Established | 23 September 1887; 136 years ago (23 September 1887) |
Chancellor | Ashish Chauhan |
Vice-Chancellor | Sangita Srivastava[1] |
Rector | Governor of Uttar Pradesh |
Visitor | President of India |
Academic staff | 310[2] |
Students | 17,727[3] |
Postgraduates | 9,447[3] |
588[3] | |
Location | , , India 25.466523°N 81.859423°E / 25.466523; 81.859423 |
Campus | Urban |
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Website | www |