Which of the following is the oldest university in Uttar Pradesh?

The correct answer is Allahabad Central University.

Key Points

• The University of Allahabad is a public central university located in Allahabad( now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India.
• It was established on 23 September 1887, it is one of the oldest modern universities in India.
• Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt. Governor of North-Western Provinces, Sir William Muir in 1876.
• At one point, it was known as the "Oxford of the East".
• Its Central University status was re-established through the University of Allahabad Act 2005 by the Parliament of India.
• The foundation stone of the Muir Central College was laid by Governor-General of India, Lord Northbrook on 9 December 1873. 

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                      Allahabad Central University

Additional Information

• Some useful information regarding Uttar Pradesh Education:
  • Literacy rate: 67.7%.
  • Male - 77.28% (male).
  • Female - 57.18% (female).
  • Affiliation Board - CBSE, CICSE,UP Board.
  • No. of University - 55.

 Mistake Points

• On 7 January 1877, Sir Syed founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh, and by 1920 the college was transformed into the Aligarh Muslim University. On the other hand, the University of Allahabad was established on 23rd September 1887, it is the fourth oldest University in India after Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras University.