Lucknow Christian College over 163 years+ imparting education of existence the college has contributed immensely to Indian society with its impressive alumni comprising academicians, and politicians, The college was established much before Lucknow University came into existence and hence was affiliated to Calcutta University in its early days. In 1857 and 1912, the Centennial School (which was raised to high school in 1882) and Reid Christian Intermediate College were established respectively. In 1889 the college was allowed to start degree classes in arts and science.