Aligarh Muslim University

Both AMU and JNU provide full-time BSc programme in various specialisations. To help students decide which among the two is a better option for pursuing a BSc, the following observations have been drawn from the BSc student reviews available on Shiksha.com:

Both the universities have received great reviews from students. Final decision must primarily be made by students depending upon their choice of specialisation as the universities offer different specialisations for a BSc.

To analyse a university's Return on Investment (ROI), one can compare the course fees and the average salary package offered to the students after completing the course. Students can refer to the following table to find out which among AMU and JMI provide a better ROI for a BSc:

*The mentioned fee and median salary information have been collated from multiple sources. They are subject to change and hence, are indicative.

Based on the statistics presented in the table, a BSc at AMU seems to be a better option among the two, in terms of ROI.

The curriculum of BSc (Hons) in Mathematics at Aligarh Muslim University is based on the CBCS scheme.  It includes a combination of core and elective subjects related to the wide field of Mathematics. Some of these subjects are listed below:

• Calculus
• Algebra
• Real Analysis
• Differential Equations 
• Theory of Real Functions
• Metric Spaces
• Mathematical Modeling and Graph Theory
• Ring Theory and Linear Algebra
• Linear Programming and Applications
• Number Theory

The AMU BSc in Biochemistry curriculum is designed in a way to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the chemical processes within living organisms. Spread over a duration of three years, which in total is six semesters. Each semester, students will get to learn certain core and Ability Enhancement Discipline Centric Courses. Some of the subjects included are Biomolecules, Microbiology & Virology, Enzymology, Biostatistics, etc.

AMU BSc admission process begins with applying for the entrance exam. The university conducts AMU entrance exam (AMU EE) to admit students to its BSc programme. The AMU EE dates vary from year to year. In 2024, the application process strated in March and continued till the thrid week of April. Admission to some BSc courses at AMU is based on CUET UG scores. Hence, candidates seeking admission to these courses must apply for the CUET UG exam before the application deadline. The application process for the exam typically begins in February.

There is a total of a total of 1509 seats for BSc at Aligarh Muslim University. The mentioned number of seats has been sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. These seats are further distributed among the various BSc specialisations offered at the university. The university also reserves seats for internal students, people with disabilities (PwD), NRIs and outstanding sportspersons.

Aligarh Muslim University has a variety of donor scholarships available for the students enrolled in various UG and PG-level programmes. These scholarships differ in the scholarship amount and eligibility requirements. Some of the scholarships specifically available for BSc students at the university are listed below:

• Dr Mohd Farooq Scholarship
• Zubaida Begum and Anwar Husain Memorial Scholarship
• Hameeduddin Khan Scholarship
• Prof. Israr Husain Memorial Scholarship
• Nurul Hasan Scholarship
• Dr. Ahmad Waseem Undergraduate Awards In Biochemistry

AMU has a pre-defined set of eligiblity criteria for admission to the various BSc specialisations that it provides. The eligibility crietra vary across the specialisations. In general, a candidate must have scored a minimum of 50% in Class 12 with relevant Science subjects to be eligible for BSc admission at AMU. The relevant subjects may vary depending upon the choice of specialisation. Further, candidates must not be more than 24 years old as of July 01 in the year of admission.

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.

The total tuition fee for a BSc at AMU is INR 36,000. However, students might have to pay additional charges depending upon their chosen specialisation. Other components included in the AMU fees are hostel fees, medical insurance, mess and other security deposits, etc. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is subject to change and hence, is indicative.