Aligarh Muslim University Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria for giving entrance examination is as follows:
For M. Sc. (Zoology) : B. Sc. with Zoology as the main subject and any two of the following subsidiary subjects-Botany / Chemistry / Genetics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Fisheries or
B. Sc. with Zoology as one of the subjects of equal value along with any two of the following
optional subjects- Botany / Chemistry / Genetics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Fisheries.
Note: The candidate must have secured at least 55% marks in zoology as well as 55% marks in
aggregate of zoology and subsidiary/ optional subjects.
For B. Sc. (Hons.) with main subjects Zoology :
Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with at least 55% marks in
aggregate of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics.
Note: For admission to B.Sc.(Hons.) with Botany/Zoology as Main Subject, the candidate should
have passed Biology at the qualifying examination.

It depends on whether the candidate is internal (those who have passed class 12th from AMU within last 3 years) or external (those who have not passed class 12th or equivalent exam from AMU). And the cut-off depends on the difficulty of the exam. On an average:
Internal cut-off (approx): 550-575
External cut-off (approx): more than 600
Maximum marks: 720

Being a student of Aligarh Muslim University, I find the following benefits:
1) Teaching standards: Teachers are actually well qualified (PHDs from IITs, IISc and abroad). They have abundant knowledge.
2) Free time/Less workload: Workload in general of every department is not much and if you have time management skills, you can crack National (GATE, IES or CAT) or International (GRE, TOEFL, IELTS or GMAT) level exams.
3) Fees: ZHCET is the cheapest institute that provides a quality education.
4) Book Bank/Department Seminar library: It gives a stack of books to each student every year at a very nominal rate to read and return after completing that session.
Other general benefits:
1) A world class library. It is the second largest library in Asia.
2) Fully WiFi enabled campus with dedicated computer labs at computer department and hostels.
3) Various clubs like horse riding, swimming, basketball and gym.
4) Various extra-curricular activities like drama, music and more.
5) Benefits of being a central university.