AMU MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aligarh, Uttar PradeshCentral UniversityEstd 1920NAAC Grade A+ 3.4
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Aligarh Muslim University offers MBA in 9 specializations including Agribusiness, Islamic Finance, Hospital Administration, Human Resource Management, and International Business. The two-year full-time programme has fees from INR 32,600 (Agribusiness) to INR 77,000 (HRM and Insurance). Admission is through the AMU Management Admission Test followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. AMU ranks 69th in Management in NIRF 2025.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling underway, admissions expected to complete by 31 August 2026.


Key Points

  • MBA Agribusiness at AMU is offered through the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at INR 32,600, one of the lowest-cost MBA programmes in agribusiness management at any central university in India.
  • MBA Islamic Finance is among the few formally structured Islamic Finance MBA programmes at an Indian central university, covering Shariah-compliant banking, sukuk instruments, and ethical investment frameworks.
  • MBA Hospital Administration prepares graduates for management roles in healthcare institutions. Growing hospital group expansion in North India makes this a relevant specialization for healthcare administration careers.

AMU MBA Fees 2026

MBA fees at AMU vary by specialization. Agribusiness is the most affordable. HRM and Insurance carry the highest fees. All figures are for the general category, full two-year programme.

SpecializationDurationTotal Fees (General Category)
Agribusiness2 YearsINR 32,600
Financial Management, Hospital Administration, International Business, Islamic Finance, MBA (General)2 YearsINR 47,000
Travel and Tourism2 YearsINR 55,000
Human Resource Management, Insurance and Risk Management2 YearsINR 77,000
  • Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

AMU MBA Admission 2026

Important Dates

EventDate
Application Form Open01 February 2026
Application Deadline (without late fee)05 April 2026
Application Deadline (with late fee)12 April 2026
AMU Management Admission Test and GD/PIAs per amucontrollerexams.com schedule
Last Date for Completion of Admissions31 August 2026
  • GD/PI schedule is published on amucontrollerexams.com.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
  • For MBA Agribusiness: a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences, or related field is preferred for certain seats.
  • No specific age bar is mentioned for MBA admission at AMU.

Admission Process

  • Apply online at amucontrollerexams.com and select the preferred MBA specialization.
  • The AMU Management Admission Test is MCQ-based, covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.
  • Shortlisted candidates appear in a Group Discussion and Personal Interview round.
  • Final merit rank is based on combined performance in the written test and GD/PI.

AMU MBA vs Other Colleges

Here is how AMU MBA compares with similar central universities on fees, entrance exams, cutoff, and placements.

CollegeAMU AligarhJMI DelhiBHU VaranasiUniversity of Hyderabad
Fees32.6K to 77K53.75KNot DisclosedNot Disclosed
ExamsAMU Test and GD/PICAT / CUET PGCAT / CUET PGCAT / CUET PG
CutoffNot DisclosedNot DisclosedNot DisclosedNot Disclosed
SalaryINR 8.75 LPA MedianINR 12.6 LPA MedianNot DisclosedNot Disclosed
CD Rating4.1/54.1/53.9/54.0/5

✓ Opt for this if

  • CAT score is below the threshold for top private B-schools and a central university MBA at a low fee is the priority.
  • The target specialization is Islamic Finance, Agribusiness, or Hospital Administration, which are not widely available at comparable universities.
  • The goal is a government sector management career in banking, agriculture, or healthcare after MBA.

✗ Skip if

  • CAT score qualifies for JMI Delhi MBA or a better-ranked management school with stronger placement median.
  • Metro city corporate campus recruitment is a key requirement for the post-MBA career plan.
  • The preferred specialization is conventional Finance or Marketing without a niche area focus.

AMU MBA Placement 2025

AMU’s Management faculty places graduates in banking, healthcare, agribusiness, and public sector organisations. The 2024 season data reflects overall PG placement outcomes at AMU including MBA.

MetricValue
Median CTC (PG overall, 2024)INR 8.75 LPA
Highest Offer ReportedINR 14 LPA
  • Data from AMU’s official 2023-24 placement report.

AMU MBA Scholarships 2026

MBA students at AMU are eligible for university-level financial support and central and state government scholarship programmes.

ScholarshipAmountEligibilityDeadline
AMU Merit-cum-Means StipendAs notified by DSWAdmitted students with financial need and meritAs notified by Dean Students Welfare
Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)As per Government normsSC, ST, OBC and Minority studentsAs per NSP portal
UP Minority ScholarshipAs per UP Government normsMinority students domiciled in Uttar PradeshAs per scholarship.up.gov.in
Donor ScholarshipsVaries by donorSelected by respective scholarship donors annuallyAs notified by Scholarship Section
  • Visit scholarships.gov.in for National Scholarship Portal applications.

AMU MBA Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, AMU ranks #159 out of 372 colleges in India. According to 56 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the MBA program at AMU is rated 3.8/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 645/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

AMU is ranked by several ranking agencies such as India Today, NIRF, IIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-

  • #132 out of 272 under India Today Ranking 2023.
  • #69 out of 125 under NIRF Ranking 2025.
  • #30 out of 100 under IIRF Ranking 2025.
Ranking AgencyLatestPrevious
Collegedunia.com
#178 out of 350 (2026)
#159 out of 372 (2025)
India Today
#132 out of 272 (2023)
#15th Uttar Pradesh
#133 out of 281 (2022)
#23rd Uttar Pradesh
NIRF
#69 out of 125 (2025)
#9th Uttar Pradesh
#70 out of 125 (2024)
#7th Uttar Pradesh
IIRF
#38 out of 100 (2026)
#30 out of 100 (2025)

AMU MBA FAQs

Ques. Is CAT score accepted for AMU MBA or is the AMU Management Admission Test the only route?

Ans. AMU MBA admission uses the university’s own Management Admission Test and does not accept CAT scores. This is different from JMI Delhi or BHU, which use CAT or CUET PG. Candidates who have appeared in CAT must still separately register and appear in the AMU test. This makes AMU MBA accessible to candidates who have not sat CAT, provided they qualify AMU’s own test and GD/PI round.

Ques. How does AMU MBA Islamic Finance prepare graduates for Shariah-compliant banking careers?

Ans. The curriculum covers Shariah principles applied to finance, Islamic banking products, sukuk structuring, Takaful, and ethical investment frameworks. Graduates are positioned for roles at Islamic banks, Takaful companies, and Islamic microfinance institutions. In India, Islamic finance operates through cooperative banking and non-banking channels. Internationally, markets in the GCC, Malaysia, and the UK offer roles specifically requiring this background, and the programme’s alumni have gone into these markets.

Ques. Can AMU MBA Agribusiness graduates apply for NABARD and agricultural government roles?

Ans. Yes. MBA Agribusiness graduates are eligible for NABARD’s officer-grade recruitment, which specifically values agricultural management backgrounds. They can also apply for roles at SFAC, APEDA, and state agricultural departments. AMU’s proximity to western UP’s agricultural hinterland provides networking exposure with agri-enterprises and FPO ecosystems during the programme. The central university credential meets educational requirements for agricultural finance and rural credit roles.

Ques. What does the GD/PI round in AMU MBA admission evaluate?

Ans. The Group Discussion assesses communication skills, awareness of current affairs, and constructive engagement in a group setting. The Personal Interview evaluates motivation, subject clarity, and fit for the chosen specialization. For Islamic Finance or Agribusiness, demonstrating domain awareness during PI is a strong differentiator. Candidates should prepare current affairs in business, economics, and the sector relevant to their chosen MBA specialization.

Ques. Does AMU MBA Hospital Administration benefit from the on-campus medical college for internships?

Ans. Yes. AMU has Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and a 1000-bed teaching hospital on campus. MBA Hospital Administration students benefit from this proximity for project work and internship exposure. Beyond the AMU campus, the programme has placed graduates in hospitals in the NCR region and UP. Formal placement tie-ups with large hospital chains outside Aligarh are more limited compared to metropolitan B-schools offering health management specializations.

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sangeeta bhatt
Mar 22, 2023 14:39
Hindi sahitya se phd hojayega
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saima khan
Dec 30, 2022 21:16
I want to take admission in BUMS
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Ashish Ramtari
Dec 31, 2022 06:58

Admission to the AMU Aligarh BAMS is done on the basis of marks secured in the NEET examination. Non-NEET candidates can also apply for admission on the basis of marks achieved in the 10+2 class-level board examination. 

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sheela
Oct 31, 2022 19:50
Sar acting courses me admission Lena h Sar help kar do Sar pelej sar
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Sinbad Chongtham
Nov 2, 2022 15:03

Aligarh Muslim University does not offer any courses in the field of Acting or Drama. But you can check the institutes where you can pursue acting courses from Diploma in Acting and BA in Acting.

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sneha
Oct 18, 2022 14:40
How to take admission in pg diploma courses
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Sinbad Chongtham
Oct 20, 2022 17:04

AMU offers PG Diploma courses in various disciplines. Admission to these programs is granted based on the merit of the entrance test conducted by the university. However, the admission eligibility criteria differ from one program to another. You can check the eligibility criteria for the respective PG Diploma programs from AMU Admission.

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anupam yadav
Sep 14, 2022 20:29
Is neet compulsory for B.sc nursing in AMU 2022 ?
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Jaspreet Kaur
Sep 17, 2022 23:41

No, NEET entrance test scores are not required to get admission to Bachelors of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing as CUET entrance is conducted for the course. The registration process for the course has already started for the 2022 – 2026 academic session. 

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mohd naeem
Sep 10, 2022 10:03

Is PhD available in Pharmacology or Pharmacy? What is the fee structure?

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Jaspreet Kaur
Sep 14, 2022 22:35

Yes, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) does offer a Ph.D. in Pharmacology on a full-time basis and the fee is INR 35,000 for the duration of 3 years which includes various charges such as medical charges, tuition fees, examination fees, library charges, and other minimal charges. 

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nabeela najeeb
Sep 9, 2022 18:22
what is the fee structure of MDS in 2022 .....
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Jaspreet Kaur
Sep 14, 2022 22:33

The fee for the Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) is INR 5,82,000 for the duration of 3 years which includes various charges such as tuition fees, youth development fund, security deposit, lab charges, library charges, medical charges, and other minimal charges. 

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shahid altamas
Aug 12, 2022 23:19
What is the fee structure of BA Political honours in 2022 starting session??
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Jaspreet Kaur
Aug 21, 2022 00:57

The fee for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) Political Science Honours is INR 2,45,000 for the duration of 3 years which includes various charges such as college development fund, medical charges, registration fees, tuition fees, examination fees, and other minimal charges. 


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