Aligarh Muslim University Answered Questions

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.

There are various government jobs that a BTech graduate of Aligarh Muslim University can seek. Jobs in the government sector are lucrative, stable and prestigious. Hence, many graduates plan to seek a job in the government sector after completing their undergraduate degree programme. Some government jobs available for BTech graduates are presented in the table below:IndustryJob DescriptionPublic Sector Undertaking JobsVarious government-owned undertakings such as Power, Iron and Steel, Oil and Gas, Minerals, Telecommunications hire BTech graduates through open recruitment examinations such as GATE. Indian Engineering ServicesCandidates aspiring to enter the public services and work in the field of construction, design and maintenance of infrastructure projects can pursue Indian Engineering Services. Candidates having BTech degree in the following specialisations can apply for this examination: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.Research OrganisationsBTech graduates can pursue M.Tech and PhD in various specialisations of Engineering and work as Research Assistant/Associate in government research organisations such as ISRO, DRDO, CSIR etc.Public Works Department and Defence ServicesCandidates who have background in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering can pursue a career in Public Works Department and Defence Services.

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.

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.

To understand which university offers better ROI for the BSc course, candidates can refer to the table below for a comparison based on BSc tuition fees and BSc median package. Name of the UniversityBSc Tuition FeesMedian Salary PackageBSc at AMUINR 36,000INR 5.6 LPA - INR 6 LPABSc at JMIINR 23,400 - INR 3.9 lakhINR 4.8 LPAConsidering the above data, AMU seems to have a better ROI than JMI for the BSc course.

To make an informed decision about which university among AMU or BHU, is better for pursuing BTech, candidates can refer to the table below.AMU ReviewsBHU ReviewsOverall Rating - 4.2/5Overall Rating - 4.3/5Companies that participated in the placement drive include Tata, L&T, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, etc.Recruiting companies include companies like Amazon, Google, Oracle, Sprinkler, Uber, etc.Infrastructural facilities include comfortable hostels, excellent labs, spacious classrooms, and a well-stocked library with great Wi-FiInfrastructural facilities include well-maintained classrooms, basic hostels, Wi-Fi, an extensive library, labs and a research centreFaculty members were described as experienced, helpful, well-qualified and supportiveFaculty members were described as well-qualified, friendly, helpful and highly knowledgeableNote: The following observations have been drawn from the student reviews available on Shiksha.com:

AMU offers BTech in multiple sepcialisations. The total student intake for BTech at AMU is cumulative of the seats for various specialisations. The following table presents the total BTech seats available at AMU:BTech Course/SpecialisationSeat IntakeChemical Engineering35 (including 5 seats for NRIs/Foreign Nationals)Civil Engineering60Computer Engineering50Electrical Engineering60Electronics & Communication Engineering60Mechanical Engineering90Petrochemical Engineering30 (including 5 seats for NRIs/Foreign Nationals)Food Technology25Artificial Intelligence25Automobile Engineering25NOTE: The mentioned number of seats have been taken from the official website of the university. It is still stubject to change and hence, is indicative.

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. 

A concise placements report is not available as of now for BA LLB placed students. However, as per the Calcutta University NIRF report 2023, the median package offered to UG (five-year) students stood at INR 7.84 LPA. Moreover, out of 119 students, 95 were placed. 

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 DepartmentIndian Agricultural Research InstituteAIIMS Food Corporation of India (FCI)RBIIndian Air ForceIndian Railways