United University has been actively relishing on its status in higher education due to constant rankings and accreditations. The university is ranked 5th in the list of Outlook 2025 Emerging State Private University (was ranked 8th in 2024), and is also ranked by India Today at 154 in 2022 under engineering courses. Having been given approvals by AICTE, NBA accreditation and recognition by the State Government through the Private University Act, United University has been known to be committed to quality education, research and student development and is thus ranked among the most reputed private universities in Allahabad.
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Accreditation & Awards
United University's commitment to quality education has been recognized. The institution has enjoyed numerous awards and rankings which affirm its position in the education sector. Time and again, it has been ranked as one of the best private universities in Allahabad. The university also has its approval and accreditation from the State Government under the Private University Act, which enhances its authenticity even more.
Among the other rankings, United University's rankings placed at #154 as per India Today ranking for the year 2022 for engineering courses offered by the university. This rank shows the belief the university has in the need to uphold quality education in all the courses offered. Besides, it has the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is NBA approved, which indicates the standard of its technical courses offered is quite good.
| AICTE approved | Yes |
| NBA accredited | Yes |
| NAAC accredited | No |
| ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited | No |
| Own publication (journal/ magazine) | Yes |
The Outlook Ranking
United University stands on the 5th position in the list of Emerging State Private Universities in the Outlook 2025 rankings. This achievement shows that it is committed to academic quality, research, inclusivity, and general student development.
United University was ranked 8th in the same category in the Outlook 2024 rankings last year. The continuous improvement compared to the previous year 2024 to the current year 2025 of the university being ranked number 8 to 5 is a good sign and indicates that the university has been improving and is gaining grounds as one of the most emerging higher institutions in the country.
This table provides an overview of how United University compares with similar institutions. The ranks do not only take cognizance of academic standards but also factors like student satisfaction and employability metrics.
As one of the premier private universities in Allahabad, it has gained a reputation that helps the university navigate through the undergraduate and postgraduate programs and its commitment towards quality education helps it to be at the forefront of university education. Recently, the Outlook awards proved the reputation of this emerging state private university that is improving on several academic fronts.
While overall United University is expanding and enhancing its existing enabling structures, it remains committed to creating a suitable environment for the learners, which would overwhelmingly increase the success rate of its graduates in their respective disciplines. Because of its emphasis on inclusion and excellence, this institution of higher learning is a shining example of enlightenment in the state and outside of Uttar Pradesh.