After UG, now PG admissions in AU also through Samarth portal

Prayagraj: All postgraduate (PG) admission processes and exam-related services at Allahabad University (AU) will be conducted online through the govt-backed Samarth portal.

This decision marks the first time the university is integrating PG admissions with the platform, following its successful implementation at the undergraduate (UG) level.

Previously, PG admissions at the varsity were conducted through external agencies, often causing confusion and inconvenience for students. By moving the entire process online, including registration, examination forms, admit cards and results, AU aims to enhance transparency and efficiency while reducing dependency on intermediaries.

The university's PG entrance exams concluded successfully on Friday. According to sources at the admissions cell, the results are expected to be declared by end of June, after which the counselling process for admissions into the 2025-26 academic session will begin, which will be done via the Samarth portal.

Director of the admission cell Prof JK Pati said the system is fully prepared for implementation and will streamline the entire process for students and faculty alike.

"The new system will make it easier for students to access all essential academic services in one place," he said.

The Samarth portal is a digital platform designed by the Ministry of Education to streamline and automate various processes within higher education institutions, including admissions, fee collection and academic management.

It is more than just an admission platform—it is a comprehensive digital ecosystem. It will host 44 integrated modules covering a range of administrative and academic functions such as Human Resources (HR), knowledge management, leave and payroll systems, appointments, training and placement, e-filing, alumni engagement, convocation planning, and even the issuance of digital certificates.

"Moreover, exam data, once digitised through Samarth, will remain securely stored, ensuring improved record management and easier access for students and university staff. The move is expected to not only modernise administrative operations but also bring AU in line with other premier institutions that have adopted digital platforms for academic governance," he added.