AMU BA {Hons.} Women Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The BA (Hons.) Women Studies at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree programme offered by the Centre for Women's Studies under the Faculty of Social Sciences. The course spans 6 semesters and covers interdisciplinary themes including gender theory, women's rights, feminist history, women and law, political participation, and socio-economic issues affecting women. The total fees for the programme is Rs. 33,300 for the entire 3-year duration, making it one of the most affordable Women Studies programmes in India. The course has an intake of 25 seats (General category: 20, CUET-based) and is conducted on-campus at AMU's Women's College, Aligarh. It is popular among students interested in gender studies, social work, policy research, NGO careers, and civil services.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are currently in progress. The CUET UG 2026 exam is scheduled from May 11 to May 31, 2026. AMU's own registration portal for CUET-based courses is expected to open in June-July 2026, followed by counselling in July-August 2026 and final admissions by August 2026. Classes for the new batch are expected to commence in September 2026.

Key Points

• The programme is offered at AMU's Women's College, which is a dedicated institution for undergraduate women students within the AMU campus.
• The curriculum is interdisciplinary, drawing from sociology, history, political science, economics, psychology, and law to provide a holistic understanding of gender issues.
• Students have secured internships with organisations such as UN Women and CREA, with key roles including gender analyst and women's rights activist.
• The Centre for Women's Studies at AMU also offers MA and PhD programmes in Women's Studies, enabling students to pursue advanced research in the same department.
• The course follows the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) structure under NEP 2020, offering multiple exit options.

AMU BA (Hons.) Women Studies Fees

Fee Structure

• The total tuition fee of Rs. 33,300 is payable at Rs. 11,100 per year.
• For Management/Self-Finance category students, the total fees is Rs. 1,53,000 (approx.) for the 3-year duration.
• Hostel accommodation is available at AMU's Women's College hostels.
• Hostel charges are approximately Rs. 2,000 per year (not mandatory; subject to availability).
• Mess charges are separate at approximately Rs. 1,200 per month.
• Hostel accommodation is not guaranteed and is subject to availability of seats in the hostel.
• Caution/security deposit (refundable at the time of leaving the university) is charged separately at the time of admission as per university norms.
• No EMI facility is officially offered; fees are paid on a yearly basis.

AMU BA (Hons.) Women Studies Admission 2026

AMU College-Specific Admission Dates

• Candidates must complete a two-step registration: (1) Register for CUET UG on the NTA portal (cuet.samarth.ac.in) selecting English + General Test, and (2) separately fill the AMU application form on amucontrollerexams.com specifying the CUET application number.
• Failure to complete Step 2 will result in the CUET score not being considered for AMU admission.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary / Intermediate (10+2) examination or an equivalent examination recognised by AMU from any recognised board.
• A minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the qualifying examination is required (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates as per university norms).
• Admission is based on valid CUET UG 2026 score; candidates must appear in English and General Test (GT) papers of CUET UG 2026.

Admission Process

• Register and appear in CUET UG 2026 on the NTA portal (cuet.samarth.ac.in), selecting English + General Test (GT) as required subjects.
• Fill the separate AMU online application form on amucontrollerexams.com for BA (Hons.) Women Studies, mentioning the CUET application number.
• Upload self-attested marksheet of qualifying examination on or before June 22, 2026.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for online counselling based on CUET score and AMU merit list.
• Selected candidates must report for physical admission with original documents, migration certificate, and character certificate.
• Pay the admission fee online as per the schedule notified on the AMU Controller of Examinations website.

AMU BA (Hons.) Women Studies Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• AMU donor scholarships are awarded based on merit in university examinations; students must maintain good academic standing.
• UP Government and National Minority Scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) typically between July and October each year.
• Students are advised to check the AMU official website and the National Scholarship Portal for updated scholarship notifications each academic year.