Era University

Founded in 2016 by the Era Educational Trust, Era University is a private institution located in Sarfarazganj on Hardoi Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is officially recognized by the UGC and encompasses Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, which was originally established in 1997 and brought under the university after the affiliation change in 2016.

🏛️ Academic Programs & Admission

Program Levels Offered:

• Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Ph.D. degrees across medical, paramedical, basic sciences, biotechnology, nutrition, liberal arts, computer applications, and hospital administration streams

Flagship Programs:

• B.Sc. (especially Nursing, Biotech, Nutrition) and B.Pharm. are among the most popular offerings

Admissions & Entrance Exams:

• Medical programs (MBBS, MD/MS) require NEET UG/NEET PG scores.

• Other courses usually require merit-based selection, possibly with entrance tests or interviews.

• Admissions for 2025 have been conducted online, with key dates tied to respective exam timelines (e.g., NEET counselling rounds).

💰 Fee Structure (Indicative)

Diploma & Degree Programs:

• B.Pharm: ~₹260,000 for 2 years (plus ₹18,000 one-time fee).

• BA (3-year): ~₹150,000 tuition + ₹30,000 one-time fee  →  ~₹180,000 total

Paramedical & Nursing:

• B.Sc. Nursing: ~₹135,000/year, 40 seats.

• Post‑Basic B.Sc Nursing: ~₹85,000/year (2 years).

• M.Sc Nursing: ~₹110,000/year.

• Physiotherapy & various technician diplomas: ₹50,000–65,000/year depending on specialization

Science Degree Fees (CampusOption data):

• B.Sc. Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry: ~₹75,000/year for a 3-year course

🏫 Campus & Facilities

• Located on approximately 60 acres (some reports cite ~39 acres) with a modern infrastructure setup

• Facilities include state-of-the-art labs, well-equipped classrooms, an e-library, Wi‑Fi, auditoriums, sports areas, a cafeteria, and hostel accommodation.

• Some feedback notes limited parking, slow Wi‑Fi in parts, and older buildings that could use renovation—though the newer facilities are praised as well-maintained and conducive to learning.

📌 Accreditations & Rankings

• Era University is recognized by the UGC.

• The medical wing (Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital) is accredited by NABH for patient safety and care quality.

• Ranked as one of the top emerging private medical colleges in India in 2024 by India Today, Outlook-ICARE, and The Week—including #8 overall for emerging colleges and #32 among all medical colleges by India Today 2024 edition.

💼 Placements & Career Support

• Placement rates vary by program:

  • Pharmacy and allied science courses: 20–25% placement, with average packages around ₹5 LPA, highest up to ₹6 LPA; top recruiters include Sun Pharma, Cipla, Lenskart, Apollo, etc.

  • Many students secure internships—not all receive placement offers directly via campus recruitment drives.

  • MBBS placement in medical college: past reports indicate nearly 70% placement, though full placement isn’t guaranteed; support through internships, hospital postings, and campus drives exists via the placement cell.

🧠 Student Experiences & Feedback

• Several Reddit users share negative experiences—especially about the medical college: excessive focus on attendance tracking, poor hostel hygiene, high fees for exams/manuals, unsupportive administration, and mental stress. One user wrote:

  “We are literally living in hell… the college only cares about attendance”
  and described poor infrastructure and safety concerns near hostels

• Another noted a suicide case in 2023, attributed partly to institutional pressure and the toxic atmosphere

📋 Summary Table