AMU: Courses, Admission, Ranking, Scholarship, Placement, ...

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a central university in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh founded in 1920. Established as Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, AMU is an Institute of national importance. NAAC accredits the university and it is acknowledged by UGC. AMU conducts more than 300 programs that include undergraduate, post graduate, diploma, and research levels with the help of 12 faculties. Since its student population is almost 28,000 and faculty population is approximately 1,500, AMU has students not only from across the globe but also India too. It has its own colleges affiliated namely the Zakir Husain College of engineering and technology and Jawaharlal Nehru medical college. The university continuously features as one of the best in India with a rank of 16th and 8th in the NIRF 2024 ranking as the number one university. The AMU has active alliances with the collaborators including academic bodies and industry nationally and beyond, promoting research and innovation.

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AMU Courses 

AMU offers a variety of courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law and Medicine. Depending on the program, admissions are either entrance-based or merit-based. The university has competitive fees, and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctorate programs, and gives many options in terms of scholarships.

AMU Admission 2026

AMU admissions are mainly entrance-based and exams are held in the various undergraduate and postgraduate disciplines. Admission is done online and admission is merit-based or based on entrance score, depending on the course. The candidates are required to review their eligibility and provide the necessary documents by the deadline.

How to Apply?

• Register online at the AMU admission portal with a valid email address.
• Fill the application form with accurate personal and academic details.
• Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents.
• Pay the application fee online using net banking, debit, or credit card.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

AMU Placement

AMU also has a powerful placement cell that maintains good career opportunities for the students. Campus drives involve the involvement of the top recruiters in IT, engineering and management sectors. Forbes Marshall, Publicis Sapient, Ramboll India and IB Global Academy are other prominent recruiters, which provide placements and internships in different professional fields.

AMU Scholarships

UGC offers several prestigious scholarships to support higher education. Major scholarships are National Fellowship SC/ST of research aspirants, Maulana Azad National Fellowship of minority, Indira Gandhi Scholarship of single girl child, and PG Scholarship of rank holder, promoting inclusive academic excellence across diverse social groups.

AMU Facilities

The AMU campus is a diverse academic and hostel place that has extensive facilities. Important facilities are modern infrastructure, fully equipped labs, hostels, and recreation facilities that facilitate all-round development among the students.

• Hostel Facilities: Separate hostels for boys and girls with 24-hour security.
  Library: Central library with extensive digital and print resources.
  Laboratories: Advanced labs for science, engineering, and medical research.
  Sports Complex: Facilities for indoor and outdoor sports and fitness.
  Medical Services: On-campus health center with emergency care available.

AMU Rankings 

AMU is constantly ranked among the best universities in India and is also known world wide. The university has moved upward in its national and international ratings; this speaks of the quality academic standards and research input in the university.

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