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MESSAGE FROM
THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

My first and warm greetings to the entire fraternity of the University of Allahabad. As I assume the responsibilities of the Vice-Chancellor of this great institution, pride and hope fills my heart. As the fourth oldest University of the country, established in the year 1887, the University of Allahabad has continued to fulfill its responsibility of enriching the country with thinkers, scientists, entrepreneurs, administrators, writers, artists and politicians. I feel privileged and honored to serve this University as the first woman Vice-Chancellor.

About Our University

University of Allahabad has always occupied an esteemed place among the Universities of India for over a century. Established on 23rd September 1887, it is the fourth oldest University of India after Calcutta, Bombay and Madras University. The credit for conceiving a large Central College in Allahabad (now named as Prayagraj), eventually to develop into a University, goes to Sir William Muir, Lt. Governor of United Provinces. As a result of his initiative the foundation stone of the Muir Central College (named after him) was laid on Dec. 9 1873 by His Excellency Lord Northbrook. Sir William Muir said on the occasion; "The establishment of a central college at Allahabad has been my earnest desire ever since I assumed my present office."