Aligarh Muslim University (AMU): Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking, Eligibility

Yes, AMU is a very good option to pursue an MBA degree. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 rankings, Aligarh Muslim University has been ranked 55 in the Management category. Talking about AMU placements, the median package offered to the PG (2-Year) courses was INR 7.5 LPA. So, yes AMU is good for MBA. Talking about the course, Aligarh Muslim University offers a two-year full-time MBA programme covering several specialisations at the postgraduate level. Apart from the MBA course, the University also offers PG Diploma in Marketing Management, a Master of Insurance & Risk Management (MIRM) and a Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) Marketing Management courses at the PG level for two years. 

Aligarh Muslim University offers a three-year full-time BSc course at the undergraduate level. Apart from the BSc course, the University also offers BSc (Hons) courses. AMU admission to the BSc course is based on candidates' performance in an entrance test conducted by the University. The total seat intake for the AMU BSc course is approximately 1260. For a detailed AMU BSc course-wise seat intake, click here. 

Aligarh conducts its own entrance exam to select candidates for its MBA programme. Candidates interested in taking admission to the MBA programme at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) must take the AMU entrance exam for MBA admission and should try to perform well in it. Candidates based on their performance will be selected for admission to the MBA programme.

For undergraduate admission to courses, including BA (Hons), BVoc and BSc (Hons) through CUET-UG, candidates must have a valid CUET-UG score. For BA (Hons) admission, candidates must have to attempt the Domain/ General/ Languages sections of CUET while appearing for the entrance test along with the minimum eligibility criteria set by AMU. Final selection for most of the UG and PG courses via CUET is based on candidates' performance in the counselling round. Talking about the minimum eligibility requirement for AMU UG courses, candidates must have passed the Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%. For PG admission, graduation in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate is required. To know more about AMU course-wise eligibility, selection and fees, Click Here. 

Yes, Aligarh Muslim Univeristy provides a Bachelor of Arts (BA) as full-time UG-level programme. The programme is offered in specialisations, such as Communicative English, English, etc. The university also offers BA (Hons) in certain specialisations. These specialisations include Arabic, Urdu, Chinese, etc. Admission to most BA courses is based on the AMU Entrance Exam scores. However, the university consider CUET UG scores for some BA courses.

The placement scenario at the Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) presents a mixed outlook. Here are key points regarding placements at the university:

Positive Aspects:

1. The highest salary package offered at the university ranges between 9 LPA - 10 LPA.
2. AMU has a dedicated training and placement cell that plays a crucial role in facilitating the smooth execution of placement drives conducted by various companies.
3. Some of the prominent recruiters, include Cognizant, KiwiTech, and LTI Spark.

Challenges:

1.  The placement rate at the university is relatively lower, with only around 30-40% of students securing placements.
2. , Not all academic departments within the university offer placement opportunities to their students.

The highest package offered to the BA LLB batch in recent placements has not been released yet. However, the median package offered during 2022 placements is available in the NIRF report 2023. During 2022 placements, the median package for BA LLB stood at INR 12.30 LPA. Earlier, the median package offered during 2021 placements was INR 10.20 LPA. From 2020 to 2022, an improving trend was observed in the BA LLB median package. Take a look at the Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University placement package trends from the table below:

Course	Median Package (2020)	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)
BA LLB	INR 9.80 LPA	INR 10.20 LPA	INR 12.30 LPA

The average package at AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) for Mechanical Engineering graduates varies from year to year and depends on various factors such as the performance of the students, the job market scenario, the industry demand for the specific skills of the students, etc. However, according to the placement reports of AMU, the average package for Mechanical Engineering graduates in recent years has been around 4-6 Lacs per annum. It is important to note that this is an average figure, and some students may secure higher packages while others may get lower packages based on their individual performance and skills.

AMU conducts its own entrance test called Aligarh Muslim University Common Admission Test (AMU-CAT) for admission to the MBA course. The Admission Test shall be held at Aligarh, Kolkata & Kozhikode. Based on the marks secured by the candidates in the AMU-CAT entrance test, a merit list for admission will be drawn. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list released by the University are then required to appear for the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GD & PI) round. 

At the PG level, Aligarh Muslim University provides a 2 years M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry course to the students. To get admission to this course, aspiring students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements - 55.0% in graduation. This course offers admission to 25 students. 

The medina package offered to the BA LLB batch passing out in 2022 was INR 12.30 LPA, which was the highest in past three years. Further, the number of BA LLB students placed has also improved from 2020 to 2022. Take a look at the below depicting the Faculty of Law AMU placement trends for BA LLB:

Particulars	BA LLB Placement Statistics (2020)	BA LLB Placement Statistics (2021)	BA LLB Placement Statistics (2022)
Total students	220	219	219
Students placed	169	179	181
Median package	INR 9.80 LPA	INR 10.20 LPA	INR 12.30 LPA

NOTE: The above placement details are fetched from the NIRF report 2023.

For Aligarh Muslim University B.P.Ed admission, candidates must have passed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% and have at least participation in the InterCollege/Inter-Zonal / District / School competition in sports and games as recognised by the AIU/ IOA / SGFI / Govt. of India. Students with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with 45% marks or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 45% marks and studied physical education as a compulsory elective subject are also eligible for AMU B.P.Ed admission. 

Aligarh Muslim University, popularly known as AMU offers a two-year full-time Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) course at the undergraduate level. Candidates seeking admission to this course must visit the official website of the University to apply online. AMU B.P.Ed admission is based on candidates' performance in a Physical Fitness & Skill Test conducted by the department. The departmental test shall be held at the Aligarh campus only. The highest achievement certificate in sports from three previous academic sessions will also be considered for B.P.Ed admission at AMU. 

A BSc graduate from Aligarh Muslim University is eligible for various government jobs. Some of these jobs profiles include Technical Assistant, Agricultural Officer, Indian Forest Officer, Nursing Officer, etc. They are also eligible for the government jobs provided by the following departments/recruiting organisations:

• Forest Department
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute
• AIIMS 
• Food Corporation of India (FCI)
• RBI
• Indian Air Force
• Indian Railways

Yes, AMU offers various BSc and BSc (Hons) programmes. The duration of these UG-level courses is either three or four years, depending upon the specialisation. The BSc/BSc (Hons) specialisations available at AMU include Nursing, Biochemistry, Computer Applications, etc. AMU BSc admission is provided based on the AMU Entrance Exam scores for most specialisations. However, admission to some BSc courses is based on the CUET UG scores.

AMU total tuition fee for BSc course is INR 36,000. However, students might have to pay additional charges depending on the specialisation they choose. AMU fees include other components, such as mess and hostel fees, medical insurance, security deposits, etc. The mentioned fee is subject to change and hence, is indicative. 

Shortlisted candidates have to present a list of documents for verification purposes at the time of admission to the courses offered at AMU. Candidates must carry the following original documents at the time of physical reporting:

1. Mark sheet of last qualifying examination (with four self-attested photocopies)
2. Transfer/migration and character certificate (If the Certificate is not available, an undertaking on the prescribed format is to be submitted within the due date)
3. High school certificate or its equivalent in support of the date of birth
4. Five (2.5 x 3.0 cms) recent front-facing colour photographs (with white background)
5. Documents in support of Special Categories claimed in the application form
6. Leave sanction/relieving order from the employer for the entire duration of the course, if employed.
7. Name removal certificate from the rolls of the concerned faculty/college/unit (if already enrolled in another full-time course at AMU)
8. Two self-addressed envelopes bearing postage stamps worth INR 22 each (to be submitted in the Office of the Provost of Hall of Residence/NRSC allotted).
9. Two Undertakings on plain paper – one on your behalf and the other on behalf of your parents/guardian regarding not indulging in ragging
10. the latest Certificate of vaccination for Typhoid, Cholera and Hepatitis “B” – (applicable only for BSc Nursing course)