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Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a central university located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was founded in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College and attained university status in 1920. AMU is funded and governed by the central government under the Aligarh Muslim University Act, 1920, and is recognised by UGC. It is one of India’s oldest and most comprehensive central universities.
As per NIRF 2025, AMU is ranked 19th Overall and 10th among Universities in India. It is ranked 34th in Engineering, 9th in Law, and 69th in Management by NIRF 2025. AMU holds a NAAC A+ grade.
The AMU campus in Aligarh spans 1,155 acres and is one of the largest residential university campuses in Asia. The campus hosts over 100 departments, 13 faculties, 3 constituent colleges, 13 schools, 6 centres, and an attached tertiary care hospital (JNMC).
- AMU offers a wide range of programmes across disciplines:
- B.Tech — 10 specialisations including CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, AI, VLSI Design, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, and Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
- MBBS and BDS — at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), one of the oldest medical schools in northern India
- BUMS — Unani medicine at the Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College
- BA/B.Sc (Hons.) — 20+ streams in Arts and Sciences
- BA LLB / LLB — 5-year integrated and 3-year professional law programmes
- MBA — specialisations in Financial Management, HR, Agribusiness, Travel and Tourism
- M.Tech — multiple engineering specialisations
- MD/MS/DM/M.Ch — postgraduate medical and super-specialty programmes at JNMC
- Ph.D. — doctoral programmes across all faculties
B.Tech fees at AMU’s government-funded departments start at INR 1.02 Lakhs for the full four-year duration, making it one of the most affordable engineering programmes in India. MBBS fees are INR 2.23 Lakhs for the entire 4.5-year duration. MBA fees range from INR 77,000 to INR 3.10 Lakhs depending on the specialisation.
AMU offers merit scholarships and government fellowships for eligible students. B.Tech median placement package from the 2025 batch stood at INR 6.1 LPA, with the highest offer recorded at INR 21 LPA.
AMU Admission Dates 2026
AMU uses a mix of its own entrance tests (AMUEE/AMUEEE), NEET-UG, and CUET-UG for different programme families. All admission processes for 2026-27 are currently active, with results and counselling lists being rolled out across faculties.
| Event | Status (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| AMUEEE (B.Tech Entrance) | Conducted; counselling lists under display |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result (JNMC MBBS/BDS) | Declared 16 July 2026; JNMC counselling ongoing |
| CUET-UG Result (BA/B.Sc) | Declared 23 June 2026; admission lists under display |
| BA LLB Entrance Test | Held 26 April 2026; admission lists under display |
| AMU Admission Portal | amucontrollerexams.com (live) |
The table below covers the entrance exams accepted across AMU’s major programme families for 2026-27.
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Conducted By |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | AMUEEE (AMU’s own engineering test) | AMU |
| MBBS / BDS | NEET-UG | NTA |
| BUMS | NEET-UG | NTA |
| BA / B.Sc (Hons.) | CUET-UG | NTA |
| BA LLB | AMU Law Entrance Test | AMU |
| MBA | AMU MBA Entrance Test / CAT | AMU / IIMs |
| MCA | CUET PG | NTA |
| M.Tech | GATE (preferred) | IIT/IISc |
| MD / MS (JNMC) | NEET-PG | NMC |
AMU Courses and Fees
AMU offers programmes across 13 faculties covering Engineering, Medical and Health Sciences, Law, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Unani Medicine. The fee structure is highly subsidised for government-funded programmes, reflecting AMU’s status as a centrally funded institution.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CS / Electrical) | 4 years | 10+2 (PCM) + AMUEEE | INR 1.02 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Civil / Mechanical / ECE / Chemical) | 4 years | 10+2 (PCM) + AMUEEE | INR 6.04 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (AI / VLSI Design) | 4 years | 10+2 (PCM) + AMUEEE | INR 2.82 Lakhs |
| MBBS | 4.5 + 1 year internship | 10+2 (PCB) + NEET-UG | INR 2.23 Lakhs |
| BDS | 4 + 1 year internship | 10+2 (PCB) + NEET-UG | INR 13.88 Lakhs |
| BUMS | 4.5 + 1 year internship | 10+2 (PCB) + NEET-UG | INR 76,500 |
| BA LLB (Hons.) | 5 years | 10+2 + AMU Law Test | INR 76,000 |
| MBA | 2 years | Graduation + AMU Test / CAT | INR 77,000 to 3.10 Lakhs |
| BA (Hons.) | 3 years | 10+2 + CUET-UG | INR 2.48 to 2.88 Lakhs |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | 3 years | 10+2 (PCM/PCB) + CUET-UG | INR 2.95 to 3.51 Lakhs |
| B.Arch | 5 years | 10+2 + NATA | INR 1.27 Lakhs |
| MCA | 2 years | BCA / B.Sc (CS) + CUET-PG | INR 2.08 Lakhs |
AMU’s engineering fees vary by department funding type. Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programmes are among the most subsidised at INR 1.02 Lakhs for four years. Programmes in BDS and specialised engineering tracks such as Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (INR 9.64 Lakhs) reflect higher per-seat costs. JNMC medical programmes (MBBS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch) are among the most affordable medical education options in North India.
AMU Admission Process
B.Tech (AMUEEE)
AMU does not accept JEE Main for B.Tech. Admission is based entirely on the university’s own AMUEEE (AMU Engineering Entrance Exam). The test covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
- Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCM (45% for reserved categories)
- AMU does not follow JEE Main counselling; UPTAC does not apply to AMU
- B.Tech Lateral Entry available for Diploma holders into second year through a separate entrance test
AMU does not offer a management quota. All B.Tech seats are filled on merit through AMUEEE alone. An internal institutional quota exists for candidates who studied in AMU schools, but this is within the merit framework.
MBBS, BDS, and BUMS (Medical)
Medical admissions at JNMC (MBBS, BDS) and Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College (BUMS) are based on NEET-UG score. JNMC follows NMC counselling guidelines, with an institutional quota for AMU school students alongside the open-merit quota. NEET-UG 2026 results were declared on 16 July 2026 and JNMC counselling is currently underway.
NEET-UG closing rank for the General Category MBBS seat at JNMC has historically fallen in the 4,000 to 10,000 range, reflecting competitive demand for subsidised MBBS seats at a well-known central university hospital.
BA LLB and Law Programmes
The 5-year integrated BA LLB programme admits through AMU’s own law entrance test held annually in April. Candidates must have passed 10+2 in any stream. The 3-year LLB admits graduates through a separate entrance. AMU’s Faculty of Law is ranked 9th in India by NIRF 2025, making it one of the more sought-after law schools for UP-based aspirants.
MBA and Management
AMU MBA admission is based on AMU’s own entrance test, with some specialisations also accepting CAT scores. Candidates need a graduation degree with at least 50% marks. MBA specialisations in Financial Management and Travel and Tourism carry higher fees (INR 2.94 to 3.10 Lakhs) due to their self-financed structure, while HR and Insurance specialisations are government-funded at INR 77,000.
Arts and Sciences (CUET-UG)
BA (Hons.) and B.Sc (Hons.) programmes in over 20 streams admit through CUET-UG scores. Admission lists are displayed at amucontrollerexams.com after CUET-UG results. No separate AMU-level test is required for these programmes from the 2022-23 admission cycle onwards.
AMU Placements
AMU runs independent placement cells for Engineering (Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology), Management (Faculty of Management Studies and Research), and Law. Placement outcomes are college-specific; the data below covers the Engineering and MBA batches for the 2024-25 season.
| Metric | B.Tech (2025 Batch) | MBA (2025 Batch) |
|---|---|---|
| Students Placed | 243 | 162 |
| Placement Rate | 82% | 84% |
| Median Package | INR 6.1 LPA | INR 6.10 LPA |
| Highest Package (recent) | INR 21 LPA | INR 14 LPA |
Confirmed recruiters at AMU Engineering placements include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Forbes Marshall, Publicis Sapient, Ramboll India, Amazon, and IBM. MBA recruiters include ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Amazon, Wipro, and select FMCG companies. The university’s strong alumni network across the Middle East, UK, and the US supports off-campus placements for Law and Arts graduates in government, civil services, and the legal profession.
MBBS graduates from JNMC typically pursue NEET-PG for MD/MS specialisation. The government-funded MBBS seat at JNMC does not carry a rural bond obligation, unlike state government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
AMU Rankings
AMU is ranked 19th Overall and 10th among Universities in India by NIRF 2025, reflecting consistent performance across research, teaching, and graduate outcomes. Its Law faculty is among the top 10 in the NIRF Law category.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Overall | 19 | 16 |
| NIRF | University | 10 | 8 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 34 | - |
| NIRF | Law | 9 | - |
| NIRF | Management | 69 | - |
| QS World University Rankings | World | 1001 to 1200 band | - |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | 186 | - |
AMU Scholarships
AMU students have access to central government fellowships, university merit awards, and community scholarships. The university maintains a dedicated scholarship office that helps students apply for government schemes.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship | Minority community M.Phil/Ph.D. students; family income below INR 6 Lakhs | JRF + SRF stipend (INR 31,000 to 35,000 per month) |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (SC/ST) | SC/ST M.Phil/Ph.D. students | INR 31,000 to 35,000 per month stipend |
| GATE Scholarship (M.Tech) | Valid GATE score at AICTE institution | INR 12,400 per month |
| AMU Merit Scholarship | Top performers in each department (varies) | Partial fee waiver or cash award |
| NSP PM-USP (Central) | Minority community; 80% in Class 12; parental income below INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 82,000 per annum |
| Mukhtar Husain Scholarship | Need-based; AMU enrolled students | Covers partial fees and living expenses |
AMU also facilitates access to UP Post-Matric Scholarship for domicile students from UP enrolled in UG programmes, covering full fee reimbursement for SC/ST/OBC students with family income below INR 1 Lakh per annum.
AMU Campus and Infrastructure
The AMU campus spans 1,155 acres in Aligarh and is one of the largest residential university campuses in Asia. The campus is a self-contained township with departments, faculty residences, student hostels, markets, a post office, schools, and the attached JNMC hospital complex.
AMU maintains 19 boys’ hostels and 8 girls’ hostels on the main campus, with accommodation for a significant share of students. Hostel fee ranges from INR 0 to INR 3,500 per annum for residential charges, with separate mess fees. The Kennedy Library, one of the largest in India, holds over 8 lakh volumes. The university operates sports grounds, a swimming pool, and a stadium catering to its large residential student population.
JNMC, the attached teaching hospital, has over 2,000 beds and handles referral cases from across western Uttar Pradesh. The hospital provides both teaching infrastructure for medical students and clinical training for MBBS, MD/MS, and allied health programme students.
AMU vs BHU vs Jamia Millia Islamia
AMU, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) are three of India’s most prominent central universities with strong multi-discipline academic traditions. All three serve a similar aspirant profile — students seeking a government-funded central university education across Engineering, Law, Social Sciences, or Medical.
| Parameter | AMU (Aligarh) | BHU (Varanasi) | JMI (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1875 / 1920 | 1916 | 1920 |
| NIRF Overall 2025 | 19 | 5 | 8 |
| NIRF University 2025 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| NAAC Grade | A+ | A++ (Score 3.68) | A+ |
| B.Tech Fees (Govt. Funded) | INR 1.02 to 6.04 Lakhs | INR 3.0 to 4.5 Lakhs (est.) | INR 4.0 to 6.0 Lakhs |
| MBBS (JNMC / BHU IMS / JNMCH) | INR 2.23 Lakhs | INR 2.5 to 4.0 Lakhs | Not offered |
| B.Tech Entrance | AMUEEE (own test) | JEE Advanced / JEE Main | JEE Main |
| B.Tech Placement (Median) | INR 6.1 LPA | INR 8 to 12 LPA | INR 7 to 9 LPA |
BHU leads in NIRF overall standing and engineering placement outcomes, with IIT (BHU) as a constituent institute. JMI leads in design and media programmes and is better positioned for Delhi-based placements in media and technology. AMU offers the broadest programme portfolio combining Engineering, Medical (JNMC), Law, Islamic Studies, and Unani Medicine on a single campus — a combination unavailable at BHU or JMI.
AMU FAQs
Ques. Does AMU accept JEE Main for B.Tech admission?
Ans. No. AMU does not accept JEE Main for B.Tech admission. Candidates must qualify the university’s own entrance test (AMUEEE). JEE Main is not recognised by AMU for engineering seat allotment. This is a significant distinction from most engineering colleges across India.
Ques. What is AMU’s NIRF ranking in 2025?
Ans. AMU is ranked 19th Overall and 10th among Universities in India by NIRF 2025. It is ranked 34th in Engineering, 9th in Law, and 69th in Management. The 2025 rankings represent a slight decline from 2024 (Overall 16, University 8), reflecting increased competition among central universities.
Ques. Can candidates from all religions apply to AMU?
Ans. Yes. AMU is open to candidates of all religions, states, and backgrounds. While AMU was established for the Muslim community, there is no religious eligibility restriction on admissions. Candidates who studied in AMU schools get an institutional quota advantage in MBBS and BDS, but this is within a merit framework.
Ques. What are AMU B.Tech fees?
Ans. AMU B.Tech fees vary by department. Government-funded Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programmes cost INR 1.02 Lakhs for the full four years — one of the lowest among all Indian engineering programmes. Civil, Mechanical, ECE, and Chemical Engineering cost INR 6.04 Lakhs. AI and VLSI Design programmes cost INR 2.82 Lakhs.
Ques. Is JNMC, AMU a good medical college?
Ans. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), AMU, is one of the oldest and most established medical colleges in North India. MBBS fees at JNMC are INR 2.23 Lakhs for 4.5 years — highly subsidised for a central university. NEET-UG closing ranks for General Category MBBS at JNMC historically fall in the 4,000 to 10,000 range. JNMC’s 2,000-bed hospital provides strong clinical training. There is no rural service bond obligation for JNMC MBBS graduates.
Ques. What scholarship options are available at AMU?
Ans. AMU students can access the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (minority Ph.D. students), Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (SC/ST research students), NSP PM-USP (minority UG students, INR 82,000 per annum), GATE scholarship for M.Tech students (INR 12,400 per month), and AMU’s own merit-based departmental awards. UP domicile students from SC/ST/OBC families can also apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship.
Ques. Does AMU have a management quota?
Ans. No. AMU does not offer a management quota or paid seats for any programme. All seats are filled strictly on merit through entrance tests or NEET-UG/CUET-UG scores. This applies to B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, MBA, and all other programmes.
Ques. What is AMU’s hostel availability?
Ans. AMU provides residential hostel accommodation on its 1,155-acre campus. The university has 19 boys’ hostels and 8 girls’ hostels. Hostel fee is between INR 0 and INR 3,500 per annum for residential charges, making it among the most affordable residential options in Indian higher education.
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With a NEET score of 130, admission chances for BDS are limited in top government dental colleges, but you may secure a seat in deemed universities, private dental colleges, or through management quota, depending on your category and state. Some notable private colleges include Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, and SRM Dental College.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) offers Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) degree programs through its Community College and Centre of Professional Courses (CPC). Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 45% marks in aggregate. Alternatively, a three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent qualification is also acceptable. The admission form can be filled out by visiting the official website of the AMU, Controller Exam
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) offers Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) degree programs through its Community College and Centre of Professional Courses (CPC). Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 45% marks in aggregate. Alternatively, a three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent qualification is also acceptable. The admission form can be filled out by visiting the official website of the AMU, Controller Exam
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) offers Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) degree programs through its Community College and Centre of Professional Courses (CPC). Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 45% marks in aggregate. Alternatively, a three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent qualification is also acceptable. The admission form can be filled out by visiting the official website of the AMU, Controller Exam
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) offers a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) program. However, the specific admission dates for the 2025 session have not been announced yet. It is advisable to regularly check the official AMU admissions portal. You can also contact the Department of Education at AMU for detailed information on the D.El.Ed. program and the admission process.
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For B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) after Class 12, your son must appear in the AMUEEE entrance exam and qualify with a good rank to be eligible for admission. Eligibility requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and a minimum 50% marks. After qualifying AMUEEE, the counselling and seat allotment process follows, and original documents (Class 10/12 marksheets, DOB certificate, migration/character certificate, photos, category certificate, if any) must be submitted at physical reporting.
Yes, as a B.Sc. Mathematics graduate with Statistics and Computer Science as minors, you are eligible for admission to many postgraduate programs like M.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. Statistics, or M.Sc. Data Science, depending on the college’s specific eligibility criteria. Some programs may require a minimum percentage or an entrance exam qualification
AMU’s admission dates for the BA LLB (5-year integrated) program in 2025 have already been completed, including application, exam, and counselling rounds. The admission schedule for 2026, admissions follows a similar timeline, with notifications and applications opening in January 2026, so keep an eye on the official AMU portal.
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The fees for the BMLT course are mentioned below:
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) does offer an LLB course, but in the form of an integrated five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program. AMU offers a total of 120 seats for BA + L.L.B . Candidates must have at least 10+2 with 50% + AMU BA LLB to be eligible for admissions. The fee for the BALLB course is mentioned below:
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Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) offers extensive hostel facilities with over 19 halls of residence and 80 hostels, accommodating both male and female students. The annual fee of approximately Rs 2,000, with a separate dining fee of around Rs 1,200-1,400 per month for three meals a day.