| NIRF rank | #69 (2025) |
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About Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is a government university in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is approved by UGC.
NAAC has accredited it with grade A++ (CGPA 3.72), valid until Oct 2028. In NIRF 2025 it ranked #79 in the Management category.
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is a Central University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, set up in 19961. It holds an A++ grade from NAAC, valid from 18 October 2023 to 17 October 2028, and is recognised by UGC.
The university offers 99 courses, including Diploma, integrated PG programmes, UG, PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes2. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) is a government institution, and its academic work includes an Engineering Section that came into existence with the university's establishment on 10.01.19963.
On recognition, UGC lists BBAU as a central university with Section 2(f) and Section 12B status. NAAC gave it a CGPA of 3.72. In NIRF, it was ranked 33 in the university category in 20244 and 58 in the overall category in 20245. In the management category, its NIRF rank was 79 in 20256.
The campus is at Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow – 2260257. You can call the toll-free number 1800-180-5789 for enquiries8.
Fees
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University has not published an official fee notice that we could verify yet, so we do not show a fee for it.
In most states a Fee Regulating Authority (or the state admission authority) approves the fees of private professional colleges each year, and colleges must publish the approved fee on their website and in the counselling brochure. Ask the college for the fee notice for your course and year, including hostel, exam and caution-deposit charges.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Uttar Pradesh usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is ranked #79 in the NIRF 2025 management ranking.1 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is ranked #69 in the NIRF 2025 overall ranking.2 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is ranked #37 in the NIRF 2025 university ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Management | #79 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | #69 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | University | #37 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University holds NAAC accreditation with grade A++, valid from 18 October 2023 to 17 October 2028.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A++ (3.72) | Oct 2023 – Oct 2028 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is recognised by UGC, and its approval status is valid. UGC lists it as a central university with Section 2(f) and Section 12B status. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
NAAC has accredited the university with an A++ grade, valid from 18 October 2023 to 17 October 2028. The university itself describes its status as a Central University1.
To verify these yourself, check the UGC website for the list of central universities and its fake-university list, and the NAAC website for the list of institutions with valid accreditation. Always confirm the current validity dates there before taking admission.
Contact and location
- Address
- Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road Lucknow,LUCKNOW,Lucknow,Uttar pradesh,226025
- PIN code
- 226025
- District
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Official website
- bbau.ac.in
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Government
- AISHE code
- U-0498
- UGC ID
- 22
How to reach
Campus and hostel
The university has the Gautam Buddha Central Library, which is fully air conditioned and has approximately 50 thousand books and 10 thousand online journals1. The library has Wi-Fi enabled internet access for users to reach e-resources2, and off-campus remote access to subscribed scholarly resources is provided to faculty members and students3. Library services include document delivery, reference service and Hindi Prakosth456. BBAU also maintains an Institutional Repository7.
For health, the university has one health centre with round the clock doctor availability8. It also runs a Centre for Personality Development with a Residential Coaching Programme and a Remedial Coaching Centre9.
On hostels, residents take meals in the dining hall along with any guest10, and the hostel has a common room11. A fee of Rs. 1000 per year is mentioned in the hostel rules12.
Frequently asked questions
What is Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University?
Where is the university located?
Is the university recognised by UGC?
Yes. It is recognised by the UGC, and it is listed as a central university. It is included under Section 2(f) and Section 12B of the UGC Act.
Does it appear on the UGC list of fake universities?
No. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can still confirm this yourself on the UGC website by checking its list of fake universities and its list of recognised universities.
What is the NAAC grade of the university?
What is its NIRF ranking?
How many courses does the university offer?
The university states that it offers 99 courses, covering Diploma, integrated PG programmes, UG, PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels1. Check the university website for the programme you are interested in.
What library facilities are available on campus?
Is there a health centre on the campus?
Yes. The university has one health centre with a doctor available round the clock1.