Aligarh Muslim University: Overview
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is an Institution of National Importance located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. The university offers a wide academic portfolio spanning engineering and technology, management programmes, medicine, law, commerce, science, architecture, humanities, social sciences, agriculture and professional programmes.
For admission seekers, AMU is different from a university where every course follows one common entrance route. The 2026-27 admission ecosystem includes AMU admission tests for several programmes, CUET for specified undergraduate courses, NEET-UG for MBBS and BDS, and programme-specific selection rules. The current official Guide to Admissions 2026-27 should therefore be treated as the primary source before applying.
Do not judge AMU only by its overall university ranking. The right comparison depends on the exact course, admission route, seat intake, fee, curriculum, campus, internship access and programme-level placement evidence.
AMU Admission Dates 2027–28
Official status: AMU’s confirmed 2027–28 admission schedule was not available in the official notices reviewed for this update. Application opening dates, deadlines and test dates are therefore not stated here as confirmed dates.
| What to track | Where to verify |
|---|---|
| Application form and last date | AMU Controller of Examinations admission portal |
| Course-wise entrance test and syllabus | 2027–28 Guide to Admissions and course-specific notices |
| CUET / NEET requirements | AMU course list plus the relevant national exam authority |
| Results, counselling and firm admission lists | Official AMU admission notices |
Use the 2026–27 information on this page as the latest published reference where relevant, not as a promise that the next cycle will follow the same dates, fees or rules. Check the official notice before submitting an application.
Check official AMU admission notices →Rankings, Accreditation & Recognition
| Parameter | Current official information |
|---|---|
| Status | Institution of National Importance |
| NAAC | A+ grade, CGPA 3.35/4.00, valid up to May 9, 2027 |
| NIRF 2025 | 10th among universities; 19th overall across higher education institutions in India |
| MDRA-India Today 2025 | 3rd among General (Government) Universities |
| THE World University Rankings 2026 | 601–800 global band |
| THE Asia University Rankings 2026 | 186th |
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | 1001–1200 bracket |
Courses Offered in 2026
AMU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and professional programmes across its faculties. The 2026-27 admission guide lists major undergraduate choices including B.Tech, B.Arch, B.E., BBA, B.Com (Hons), B.A.LL.B., B.Sc programmes, MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing and other health-science programmes.
B.Tech
Eight-semester engineering programme with branches including Computer Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, ECE, Chemical Engineering, AI, VLSI and newer technology-focused options.
Explore B.Tech →MBA
Two-year management programme with Marketing, Human Resource, Finance and Operations & IT listed by the Department of Business Administration.
Explore MBA →MBBS
4½-year academic duration followed by a one-year compulsory rotatory internship, with 145 seats listed in the 2026-27 admission guide.
Explore MBBS →B.Arch
Five-year architecture programme with AMU's current department page listing 24 seats including NRI/foreign national and diploma-topper seats.
Explore B.Arch →B.A.LL.B.
Integrated law route offered at Aligarh and selected AMU centres. Admission rules are published separately in the annual guide.
Check admission information →B.Sc. & B.Sc. (Hons.)
AMU offers science programmes across life sciences, physical sciences, computer science and other disciplines, with some UG programmes using CUET.
See current admission routes →Eligibility Criteria 2026
AMU eligibility is course-specific. A candidate should always match the qualifying examination, subjects, minimum marks, age limits and any additional test requirement against the exact course in the 2026-27 Guide to Admissions.
| Programme | Published 2026-27 requirement |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | 10+2/equivalent with at least 50% aggregate in English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or eligible Diploma in Engineering with at least 50%; selection through AMU Admission Test. |
| B.Arch | 10+2/equivalent with at least 50% aggregate in English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or eligible Diploma in Engineering; selection through the prescribed admission process and architecture aptitude/NATA conditions. |
| MBA | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate and minimum three-year bachelor's duration; selection through AMU Admission Test. |
| MBBS | 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; at least 50% in PCB; minimum age 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year; NEET-UG based selection. |
AMU Admission 2026: How to Apply
AMU's Controller of Examinations maintains the current application forms, Guide to Admissions, admission-test syllabus, results, firm admission lists and counselling/admission notices. The annual guide groups programmes by their admission route.
Routes students should know
Used for several programmes including B.Tech and MBA. The test pattern and centres depend on the course.
AMU identifies specified undergraduate programmes as CUET courses. Students must follow both the CUET requirement and AMU's counselling/admission process.
MBBS and BDS are selected through NEET-UG in the 2026-27 guide. Medical fitness requirements also apply after selection.
Some programmes use departmental tests, merit or other course-specific processes. The current admission portal lists separate procedures.
Application workflow
- Open the current AMU Controller of Examinations admission portal.
- Download the applicable 2026-27 guide and identify your exact course code and admission category.
- Check eligibility, test requirement, application dates and processing charges.
- Submit the online form and required documents within the applicable window.
- Appear in the admission test/qualifying national examination where required.
- Track results, counselling and firm admission lists on the official portal.
AMU Fees 2026-27
AMU fees vary considerably by programme and may include course charges, development or self-finance charges, hostel/mess costs and other university charges. The 2026-27 admission guide provides a course-wise fee payable at admission.
| Course | Fee payable at admission in 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | ₹25,500; ₹1,25,500 under SFS |
| B.Tech Computer Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) | ₹70,500 |
| B.Tech ECE (VLSI Design & Technology) | ₹70,500 |
| B.Arch | ₹25,500 |
| MBBS | ₹55,900 |
| B.A.LL.B. | ₹15,200; ₹95,200 under SFS |
Fee period and scope: These are admission-time amounts listed in AMU’s 2026–27 Guide to Admissions; they are not annual or semester totals unless the guide explicitly says so. The published figures available for this summary do not provide a complete head-by-head breakdown for every listed course.
What is included in the fee?
The admission-time amount is the figure stated for payment at admission. The available summary does not separately verify how much covers tuition, registration, examinations, security or other heads, so those components should not be inferred from the total.
Additional charges to confirm
- Hostel and mess charges, if you seek residential accommodation.
- Recurring university, examination or course-specific charges not itemised in the admission-time figure.
- Any refundable deposit or other charge listed in the course-specific fee notice.
[VERIFY] Confirm the complete course-wise fee breakup and inclusions with AMU’s current fee notice or admission office before paying. Do not treat these selected admission-time amounts as the full cost of study.
AMU Placements: What the Official Data Shows
The latest NIRF 2025 engineering submission reports outcomes for AMU’s four-year undergraduate engineering cohort graduating in 2023–24. It records 196 placed students out of 352 graduates and a median salary of ₹6 lakh per year. These figures apply to the reported engineering cohort, not every AMU course.
Source and session: AMU’s institution-submitted NIRF 2025 Engineering report, covering graduating batches from 2021–22 to 2023–24. Read the official NIRF report.
| Graduating year | Graduates | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 385 | 307 | ₹5.5 lakh |
| 2022–23 | 379 | 312 | ₹6 lakh |
| 2023–24 | 352 | 196 | ₹6 lakh |
The median salary increased from ₹5.5 lakh to ₹6 lakh, then stayed at that level in the latest reported year. The number placed fell in 2023–24, while the number pursuing higher studies rose to 156. The NIRF table does not provide a comparable highest package, average package or recruiter count for this cohort.
For MBA, medicine, law and other programmes, use programme-specific evidence rather than treating engineering results as a university-wide placement promise. The detailed AMU placement guide helps you compare available course-level records.
Read the detailed AMU placement guide →Documents Required for AMU Admission
The exact document set varies by programme and admission category, but students should be prepared to produce academic records and category or eligibility documents during verification. Typical documents include the qualifying examination marksheet/certificate, date-of-birth proof, photographs, identity proof, category certificate where applicable, transfer/migration documents where applicable, and the relevant entrance-examination score or rank document.
Keep Class 10 and Class 12 records, subject-wise marks, identity/date-of-birth proof and category or domicile-related documents where applicable.
Keep the bachelor's degree/marksheets, qualifying entrance-test records where applicable and any category or special-quota documents.
Keep NEET documentation and the medical/admission documents requested after allotment. Medical fitness requirements apply to the MBBS route.
Read the applicable section of the current admission guide carefully because supporting certificates can determine eligibility for a specific seat category.
Scholarships & Financial Support
Students should not assume that AMU has one universal merit scholarship. Financial support is distributed through university notices, the Dean Students' Welfare office, donor scholarships and government scholarship schemes. The Dean Students' Welfare notice board currently carries 2026-27 Uttar Pradesh scholarship notices as well as donor and other scholarship announcements.
Eligibility, income limits, category conditions, application windows and renewal requirements can differ significantly. Students should monitor the official AMU scholarship/DSW notices after admission and maintain the documents needed for the relevant scholarship portal.
Scholarship availability is time-sensitive. Treat a scholarship notice as an opportunity to apply, not as an automatic fee waiver. Check the current notice, eligibility conditions and deadline for your course and category.
Hostels, Residential Life & Student Facilities
Residential life is a distinctive part of the AMU campus model. The university describes its Halls of Residence as centres of corporate student life, with common dining, reading rooms, libraries, sports clubs and literary or cultural societies. Hall facilities vary, but official hall pages list Wi-Fi, reading rooms, common rooms, sports facilities, dining halls, computer rooms, gyms and other student amenities.
Students should remember that hostel allocation, availability, fees and rules are separate from academic admission. The existence of hostel infrastructure does not mean that every admitted student is automatically guaranteed a room in a particular hall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AMU a government university?
Aligarh Muslim University is an Institution of National Importance. It is a public central university in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Its recognition and rankings should be assessed separately from course-specific outcomes.
How does AMU admission work for 2026–27?
AMU does not use one admission route for every programme. The 2026–27 guide lists AMU Admission Tests for several courses, CUET for specified undergraduate programmes and NEET-UG for MBBS and BDS. Check the course entry in the guide before applying.
Does AMU accept CUET scores?
Yes, AMU lists selected undergraduate programmes under CUET. CUET acceptance is not universal across all courses. Confirm the exact course and subject combination in AMU’s 2026–27 Guide to Admissions and follow both the CUET and AMU admission instructions.
What is the eligibility for MBA at AMU?
The 2026–27 admission information states a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks and a minimum three-year duration. Admission is through the AMU Admission Test according to the published course route. Check the current guide for any category-specific relaxation or additional conditions.
How many MBBS seats does AMU offer?
AMU’s 2026–27 Guide to Admissions lists 145 MBBS seats. Selection is based on NEET-UG, subject to the applicable counselling and eligibility requirements. Check the current medical admission notice for the counselling process and document requirements.
What are the AMU fees for 2026–27?
The guide lists selected admission-time amounts, including ₹55,900 for MBBS and ₹25,500 for B.Arch. B.Tech fees vary by branch and may differ for self-financing seats. These figures are not a complete course-cost breakdown; hostel, mess and other charges need separate confirmation.
What is AMU’s NIRF 2025 rank?
AMU ranked 10th in the NIRF 2025 University category and 19th in the overall category. Rankings describe institution-level performance and do not guarantee a particular course’s placement or admission outcome. Compare the programme’s curriculum, eligibility, fees and available placement evidence before deciding.
What do AMU placement figures mean for students?
AMU’s NIRF 2025 Engineering submission reports 196 students placed from 352 four-year undergraduate engineering graduates in 2023–24, with a median salary of ₹6 lakh per year. This is engineering-cohort data, not a university-wide placement rate. MBA, medicine, law and other programmes should be assessed using their own verified records.
Can all AMU students get hostel accommodation?
Hostel allocation is separate from academic admission, and a place is not guaranteed simply because you receive an offer. Availability, eligibility, charges and allocation rules depend on the relevant university and hall notices. Confirm the current rules and costs before budgeting for residential study.
Which documents should I prepare for AMU admission?
Prepare your qualifying examination marksheets and certificates, date-of-birth proof, photographs, identity proof and category documents where applicable. Applicants to CUET- or NEET-based programmes should also keep the relevant score and counselling records. The exact list depends on the course and category, so use the document checklist in the current admission notice.
Primary references: AMU Controller of Examinations Guide to Admissions 2026–27, AMU’s official IQAC ranking page and the institution-submitted NIRF 2025 Engineering report. Check the relevant course notice for current rules before applying.