Allahabad University Syllabus 2023: Download (UG, PG & P.hD.)
In this post, we are here with the complete syllabus of Allahabad University for all UG, PG & P.hD. courses in pdf format.
In undergraduate courses, we have covered the syllabus of B.Sc, B.Com, BA, BCA, B.P.E. & B.Voc. On the other hand, the syllabus of M.Sc, M.A., M.Com, M.Tech, M.Ed & MCA is covered in the postgraduate courses.
Here’s what we will be covering in this post:
- A bit about Allahabad university along with the list of courses offered.
- The syllabus of various UG, PG & P.hD programs along with download links in pdf format.
- Common downloading problems & quick fixes.
You can use the below table of contents for better navigation through the courses.
Let’s dive right in!
Table of Contents
About Allahabad University
Allahabad University established on 23rd Sep 1887 is one of the oldest universities in India. It ranks #4 in terms of the oldest universities in India.
Located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, it is one of the most popular universities in UP offering various UG, PG, P.hD & Diploma programs.
There are over 11 colleges affiliated with Allahabad University in Prayagraj. Additionally, the university offers more than 50 courses equipped under the faculty of Science, Arts, Commerce & Law.
For admission in various UG, PG & P.hD. programs, the university conducts UGAT (Undergraduate Aptitude Test), PGAT (Postgraduate Aptitude Test) & CRET (Combined Research Entrance Test) entrance exams respectively.
List of Courses
The university offers a wide range of UG, PG & Ph.D. courses. Here is the complete list of courses offered by them:
| UG Courses | PG Courses |
|---|---|
| 1. BSc (Bachelor of Science) | 1. MSc. (Master of Science) |
| 2. BA (Bachelor of Arts) | 2. MA (Master of Arts) |
| 3. BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) | 3. MCom (Master of Commerce) |
| 4. BCA (Bachelor of Computer App.) | 4. MEd (Master of Education) |
| 5. BPE (Bachelor of Physical Edu.) | 5. MCA (Master of Computer App.) |
| 6. B.Voc (Bachelor of Vocation) |
Allahabad University UG Syllabus
The syllabus of various undergraduate programs at Allahabad university is commonly divided into 3 years. UGAT (Under Graduate Aptitude Test) is a common entrance exam for admission in all UG courses.
Some of the main courses under the UG curriculum of Allahabad university are:
- BSc (Bachelor of Science)
- BA (Bachelor of Arts)
- BCom (Bachelor of Commerce)
- BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
- BPE (Bachelor of Physical Education) &
- B.Voc (Bachelor of Vocational Studies)
The detailed syllabus of all the courses along with the download link is given in the next section. You can use the link given after every course to download the syllabus directly from the official website.
01. BSc
BSc (Bachelor of Science) from Allahabad university is a 3-year degree course that is offered with more than 10 subjects.
The complete list of subjects in the faculty of science are given below:
| Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| Botany | Zoology | Biochemistry |
| Statistics | Electronics | Home Science |
| Earth & Planetary Science | Defense & Strategic Studies |
From the below download link/button, you can easily download the complete syllabus of BSc for all subjects. Please note that it is completely free to download & as provided by the university.
02. BA
The BA program from Allahabad university offers a wide range of courses. It includes a lot of interesting courses like Visual Arts, Journalism & Anthropology.
Similar to BSc, it is also a 3-year degree program with a total of 18 courses. The complete list of all the courses offered by this university is:
| Ancient History | Anthropology | Arabic & Persian |
| Education | English | Geography |
| Hindi | Journalism | Music & PA |
| Philosophy | Physical Education | Political Science |
| Psychology | Sanskrit | Sociology |
| Urdu | Visual Arts | Medieval & Modern History |
03. B.Com
B.Com stands for Bachelor of Commerce. It is another 3-year degree program where you will learn various commerce concepts like Accounting, Auditing, Income Tax, Business Statistics, etc.
Each year is divided into 3 groups,
- A-B-C (1st year),
- D-E-F (2nd year),
- G-H-I (3rd year).
| Group A | Group B | Group C |
| Accounting | Business Economics | Money, Banking & Foreign Exchange |
| Business Law | Indian Economy | Business Organization and Management |
| Group D | Group E | Group F |
| Cost Accounting | Business Statistics | Business Environment |
| Auditing | Business Finance | Business Comm. & Computers |
| Group G | Group H | Group I |
| Income Tax Law and Accounts | Human Resource Management | Principles & Practices of Life and Property Insurance |
| Corporate Accounts | Marketing Management | Insurance Law, Salesmanship, and Risk Management |
04. BCA
The BCA course at Allahabad university is of 3 years duration with each year comprises two semesters.
The syllabus of all six semesters is given below. Additionally, at the end of this section, you will find a link to download the detailed syllabus.
BCA 1st Year Syllabus:
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
| 1. Mathematics-I | 1. Mathematics-II |
| 2. Statistics | 2. Basic Electronics |
| 3. Basic Circuit Analysis | 3. Digital Electronics and Computer Organization |
| 4. Fundamentals of Programming | 4. Data Structures |
| 5. Communication Skills | 5. Linux and Shell Programming |
| 6. Business Systems | 6. Principles of Programming Languages |
BCA 2nd Year Syllabus:
| Semester III | Semester IV |
|---|---|
| 1. Discrete Structures and Graph Theory | 1. Operating Systems |
| 2. Design and Analysis of Algorithm | 2. Operation Research |
| 3. Introduction to System Software | 3. Data Communications and Networks |
| 4. Object-Oriented Programming using C++ | 4. Software Engineering |
| 5. Database Management System | 5. Web Programming using JAVA |
| 6. Computer Architecture and Microprocessors | 6. Numerical Methods |
BCA 3rd Year Syllabus:
| Semester V | Semester VI |
|---|---|
| 1. .Net Framework & C# | 1. Image Processing |
| 2. Embedded System | 2. Multimedia Systems |
| 3. Computer Graphics | |
| 4. Secure Computing | |
| 5. Advanced DBMS |
05. B.P.E.
B.P.E. stands for Bachelor of Physical Education, which is a course that deals with the study of Health, Sports & Athletic activities.
This undergraduate course is divided into 3 years – & there are 3 books in each year. The complete syllabus of Physical Education for all 3 years is described below:
B.P.E. 1st Year Syllabus:
| Ist Paper | Foundations of Physical Education |
| IInd Paper | History of Physical Education |
| IIIrd Paper | Anatomy & Physiology in Physical Education |
B.P.E. 2nd Year Syllabus:
| Ist Paper | Health Education |
| IInd Paper | Psychological basis in Physical Education |
| IIIrd Paper | Care of athletic injuries & Rehabilitation |
B.P.E. 3rd Year Syllabus:
| Ist Paper | Management in Physical Education |
| IInd Paper | Introduction to Statistics & Computers in P.E. |
| IIIrd Paper | Kinesiology & Bio-mechanics in Physical Education |
06. B.Voc.
Bachelor of Vocation, B.Voc. is an undergraduate bachelor program. In contrast to other programs that are similar to this one, students who have completed this course are not considered freshers after graduation.
At Allahabad university, the syllabus of B.Voc is quite interesting & comprises journalism & project management up to great extent.
B.Voc. 1st Year Syllabus:
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
| 1. Introduction to Media and Mass Communication | 1. Introduction to Video Camera and Videography |
| 2. Introduction to Digital Photography | 2. Television Production – I (News) |
| 3. Image Processing and Printing | 3. Communication and Writing Skill – English |
| 4. Communication and Writing Skill – Hindi | 4. Indian Society and Development Communication |
| 5. Fundamentals of Computer Application | 5. Computer Software for Print Media |
B.Voc. 2nd Year Syllabus:
| Semester III | Semester IV |
|---|---|
| 1. Television Production – II (Programs) | 1. New Media and Online Journalism |
| 2. Video Editing and Post Production | 2. Radio Journalism and Audio Editing |
| 3. Introduction to Photojournalism | 3. Basics of Advertising and Public Relation |
| 4. Translation : Hindi-English-Hindi | 4. Indian Government and Politics |
| 5. Democracy, Human Rights and Mass Media | 5. Professional Communication and Technical Writing |
B.Voc. 3rd Year Syllabus:
| Semester V | Semester VI |
|---|---|
| 1. Creative Writing | 1. News Writing and Scripting for Print and T.V |
| 2. Understanding Cinema | 2. Documentary Film Making |
| 3. Introduction to Indian Economy | 3. Communication Research |
| 4. Media Industry and Management | 4. Project Work & Presentation |
| 5. Media Law and Ethics | 5. One-month Internship |
Allahabad University PG Syllabus
Postgraduate courses are usually shorter in length. At Allahabad university, the duration of major PG courses is around 2 years.
In order to get admission to AU, students need to clear PGAT (Post Graduate Aptitude Test), which is common for almost all PG courses.
Following are some of the PG courses offered by the university:
- MSc (Master of Science)
- MA (Master of Arts)
- MCom (Master of Commerce)
- MTech (Master of Technology)
- MEd (Master of Education) &
- MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
The course-wise syllabus for each of them is discussed in the sub-sections below:
01. MSc
The Masters of Science is a 2-year post-graduate course at Allahabad University that gives students insight into practical as well as theoretical subjects.
Allahabad University offers an MSc program in more than 9 specialized fields. It involves Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, etc. The complete list of all the subjects as well as the link to download the complete syllabus is given below:
| Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| Botany | Zoology | Biochemistry |
| Statistics | Electronics | Home Science |
| Earth & Planetary Science | Defense & Strategic Studies |
02. MA
Similar to the Bachelor of Arts, the MA (Master of Arts) program also consists of a wide range of specialized fields in Arts & Humanity.
The detailed list of subjects is discussed below:
| Ancient History | Anthropology | Arabic & Persian |
| Education | English | Geography |
| Hindi | Journalism | Music & PA |
| Philosophy | Physical Education | Political Science |
| Psychology | Sanskrit | Sociology |
| Urdu | Visual Arts | Medieval & Modern History |
03. M.Com
The syllabus of M.Com (Master of Commerce) at Allahabad University is divided into four semesters. In the first two semesters, you will learn about Accounting, Management, Statistical Analysis & the Economic Environment.
The last two semesters however comprise the study of Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior, Labour Legislation & few other types of management.
M.Com 1st Year Syllabus:
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
| 1. Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 1. Statistical Analysis |
| 2. Advanced Business Economics | 2. Marketing Management |
| 3. Business Management | 3. Finance Management |
| 4. Economic Environment | 4. Human Resource Management |
M.Com 2nd Year Syllabus:
| Semester III | Semester IV |
|---|---|
| 1. Entrepreneurship & Small Business | 1. Research Methodology |
| 2. Organizational Behavior | 2. Management Information System |
| 3. Corporate Management | 3. Management of Industrial Relation |
| 4. Strategic Management | 4. Labour Legislation in India |
04. M.Ed
M.Ed stands for Masters of Education is a post-graduate course that is a perfect fit for those who want to make a career in teaching. If you have already completed B.Ed, then you can do this course to enhance your teaching skills.
Teaching Methods, Lesson plans, Guidance & Counseling are some of the interesting topics in the syllabus of M.Ed. The detailed overview of the syllabus is as shown:
M.Ed 1st Year Syllabus:
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
| 1. Philosophical perspective of Education | 1. Psychological perspective of Education |
| 2. Education Technology | 2. Research Methodology in Education |
| 3. Curriculum Construction | 3. Educational Management |
| 4. Policy perspective & Problems | 4. Measurements & Evaluation |
M.Ed 2nd Year Syllabus:
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
| 1. Historical & Sociological perspective of Education | 1. Learner & Development |
| 2. Statistics in Education | 2. ICT Enabled Education |
| 3. Guidance & Counseling | 3. Teacher Education |
| 4. Global perspective in Education | 4. Dissertation |
05. MCA
MCA (Master of Computer Application) is a post-graduate course that can be done after completing bachelors in Science, Computer Application, or Engineering.
The duration of this course is 3 years – which is further divided into six semesters. In this course, you will be introduced to computer programming & data handling.
MCA 1st Year Syllabus:
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
| 1. Introduction to IT & PC Software | 1. Information Systems Analysis, Design & Implementation |
| 2. Computer Organization & Architecture | 2. Operating Systems |
| 3. Algorithm & Advanced Data Structures through C | 3. Internet & Web Technology |
| 4. Foundation course in Mathematics | 4. Principles of Management |
| 5. Oral & Written Technical Communication | 5. Data Base Management System |
MCA 2nd Year Syllabus:
| Semester III | Semester IV |
|---|---|
| 1. Computer Communication Networks | 1. Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems |
| 2. Object-Oriented Analysis & Design | 2. Software Engineering |
| 3. RDBMS | 3. Visual Basic |
| 4. Elective – I (Principles of Accounting) | 4. Optimization Techniques |
| 5. Elective – II (From Computer) | 5. Numerical & Statistical Methods |
MCA 3rd Year Syllabus:
| Semester V | Semester VI |
|---|---|
| 1. Java Programming | 1. Network Programming (TCP/IP) |
| 2. Management of Software Projects | 2. Seminar |
| 3. Industrial Visits | 3. Thesis |
| 4. Elective – I (From Computer) | |
| 5. Elective – II (From Management) |
Allahabad University P.hD. Syllabus
The Doctorate of Philosophy at Allahabad University can be done with a wide range of subjects. It involves more than 20 specialized fields.
To download the syllabus of your subject, you can visit the official website of Allahabad University & Under the Faculty section (In Menu) – click the syllabus link.
AU Official Website >> Faculties >> Select Your Faculty >> Syllabus
The syllabus of a few subjects are also given in the below table:
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FAQs
In order to get admitted to Allahabad University, one needs to qualify for the entrance exam conducted by the university.
UGAT (Undergraduate Aptitude Test), PGAT (Postgraduate Aptitude Test) & CRET (Combined Research Entrance Test) are the entrance exams conducted by Allahabad University for UG, PG & Ph.D. students respectively.
B.Sc, B.Com, BA, BCA, B.P.E. & B.Voc. are some of the top undergraduate courses offered by Allahabad University.
You can easily download the complete syllabus of Allahabad university either from the official website of ALU or directly from our blog.
Conclusion
Allahabad University is one of the most prestigious universities in the country. It is ranked #4 in the list of oldest universities in India.
In this post, we have covered the complete syllabus of Allahabad University for various UG, PG & P.hD. programs. Along with that, we have also provided download links to the syllabus of all courses.
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