The English and Foreign Languages University

English and Foreign Languages (EFL) University began as the Central Institute of English in 1958 and was renamed the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages in 1972. The institute was granted central university status in 2006 and eventually changed to its current name. The Lucknow campus of the university was established in 1979.

The institute provides undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate diploma, and doctoral programs in English teaching. It also provides Certificate and Diploma courses. India Today ranked the university 21st in 2018, with decent placements.

Highlights about EFL university

EFL University courses

EFL Admissions

EFL University, Lucknow Admission is based on entrance exam performance and qualification exam scores relevant to the course chosen. Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. program must participate in an on-campus interview. The admission process is conducted entirely online.

• Candidates for BA English must have scored 50% in the Intermediate/10+2 test with English as one of the subjects.
• Candidates for MA in English and Linguistics must have a Bachelor's degree in any subject with a minimum of 55%. For Ph.D. in English Literature, candidates must have a minimum of 55% in MA English or an M.Phil. English in English Literature or Commonwealth Literature.
• 55% of marks in M.A. Applied Linguistics/M.A. Phonetics/M.A. Linguistics/M.A. English (with phonetics or linguistics courses/papers) or M.Phil.
• Ph.D. in Linguistics and Phonetics requires Applied Linguistics/M.Phil. Phonetics/M.Phil. Linguistics/M.Phil. English (with a specialization in Phonetics or Linguistics) and 55% of marks in M.A. TESL/M.A. ELT/M.A. English (with at least one course in the domain of ELT).

Application Procedure

• Visit the university's official website and then click on the registration link.
• After registering, complete the application form and submit the required papers.
• The application cost is INR 500 for general candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST candidates.
• After submitting the application form, candidates will receive a user id and password.
• Download a soft copy of your submitted application form for future reference.
• Attend an entrance exam if necessary.
• Complete the admission process once the institution has made its choice.

EFL University Lucknow Scholarships
Students of English and Foreign Languages University Lucknow can apply for the following scholarships:

1. UGC Junior Research Fellowship- This scholarship is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the UGC's national level test.
2. UGC Senior Research Fellowship- This grant is given to students who have won the UGC Junior Research Fellowship for two consecutive years.
3. UGC Non-NET Fellowships- This award is open to all research participants (if they are not receiving any other scholarships).
4. Rajiv Gandhi National Junior Research Fellowship- This is available to SC/ST candidates.

EFL University Lucknow's Facilities
Facilities provided to students and academic members include:

1. Hostel- The college has two hostels, one for boys and the other for girls. Only outstation students enrolled in regular college courses are eligible for hostel facilities.
2. Library- The library is well-stocked with volumes and journals on language teaching, literature, linguistics, and foreign languages. Students have online access to a variety of national and international journals.
3. Computer Laboratory- A variety of computer facilities are also available here. The computer lab is fully equipped with cutting-edge equipment and language learning software.

EFL University Lucknow Faculty

Professor and Director Rajneesh Arora oversees the activities of the faculty members here. All of the teachers are highly certified in their respective topics and have been teaching students for many years. The college is proud of the high quality educational services given by its skilled academics.