College

St. Andrew’s College Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh · Govt-aided · Est. 1899

Also known as St. Andrew's College, St Andrews College Gorakhpur, SAC Gorakhpur

About St. Andrew’s College Gorakhpur

St. Andrew’s College on Civil Court Road, Gorakhpur is an aided Christian college affiliated to DDU Gorakhpur University, with roots in an 1828 mission school.

St. Andrew’s College in Gorakhpur began as a mission school of the Church Missionary Society in 1828, and the affiliating university records 1899 as its founding year as a college. It is managed by the St. Andrews College Association and linked to the Diocese of Lucknow of the Church of North India. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University lists it as an aided, co-educational college with code 753. Courses include BA, B.Sc, B.Com and B.Ed, along with MA and M.Sc. The college holds an entrance test for admission and has CPE and DBT Star College recognition.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Arts Full-time 3 yrs — — —
Bachelor of Commerce Full-time 3 yrs — — —
Bachelor of Education Full-time 2 yrs — — —
Bachelor of Science Full-time 3 yrs — — —
Master of Arts Full-time 2 yrs — — —
Master of Science Full-time 2 yrs — — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

New students apply for the college entrance test on its online entrance portal, and results are published on the same portal. Selected candidates then complete admission at the college. Continuing students register for the next semester on a separate registration portal.

Typical eligibility

  • Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
  • Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
  • Bachelor of Education: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's and/or master's degree in a relevant discipline
  • Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
  • Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
  • Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Where these courses lead

Media

Journalist

Minimum: UG

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Education

School Teacher

Minimum: UG

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Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

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Law

Lawyer

Minimum: UG

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Finance

Chartered Accountant

Minimum: Class 12

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Finance

Financial Analyst

Minimum: UG

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Business and Management

Business Analyst

Minimum: UG

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Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Frequently asked questions

Is St. Andrew's College Gorakhpur aided?

DDU Gorakhpur University lists it as an aided college.

How do I apply?

Register for the college entrance test on entrance.standrewscollege.edu.in.

Which university awards the degrees?

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University.

Sources

Information verified on 11 Oct 2026

  1. DDU Gorakhpur University - College details · Official site, accessed 11 Oct 2026
  2. St. Andrew's College Gorakhpur · Official site, accessed 11 Oct 2026