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Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh

Aligarh, Uttar PradeshEstd. 1920NAAC2940 intakeAffiliated University, Uttar Pradesh
Fees
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Median salary
₹6 LPA
Placed
93.2%
NIRF Overall
#19
Established
1920

About Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) evolved in 1920 out of Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College) which was set up in 1877 by the great visionary and social reformer, Sir Syed Ahmad khan. The university has opened two new centres of study outside Aligarh w.e.f. 2011 at Murshidabad, West Bengal and Mallapurum at Kerala state. At present teaching facility of MBA and Integrated Law course is available in these two centres.

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Established
1920
Institution type
Government
Location
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Affiliation
Affiliated University, Uttar Pradesh
Approvals
NAAC
NIRF 2025
#19 Overall, #10 University, #9 Law
Median salary
₹6 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
93.2%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
19,2402023–24
Website
amu.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Admission 2027

Admission to Aligarh Muslim University is highly competitive and primarily based on performance in national and state-level entrance examinations. Candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria as specified by the institution for each program. The general admission process involves submission of the application form along with required documents, verification of eligibility, and final admission based on merit or entrance test scores. Interested candidates are advised to visit the official website of Aligarh Muslim University for the latest admission notifications, important dates, and detailed eligibility requirements for each program.

Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

93.2%

Placement rate

₹6 LPA

Median salary

354

placed of 380 graduates

26

went on to higher studies

354 of the 380 students who graduated from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (93.2%), at a median salary of ₹6 LPA. 26 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

49.4%

of students reimbursed

9,504

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 9,504 of 19,240 students at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh (49.4%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh is ranked #9 in Law, #10 among universities, #19 overall, #26 in Architecture, #28 in Dental, #28 for research, #29 in Medical, #34 in Engineering and #69 in Management.

How are placements at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh?

In the data Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh submitted to NIRF 2025, 354 of the 380 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (93.2%), at a median salary of ₹6 LPA. Another 26 went on to higher studies.

What is the admission process at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh?

Admission to Aligarh Muslim University is highly competitive and primarily based on performance in national and state-level entrance examinations. Candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria as specified by the institution for each program.

Is Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh a government or private institution?

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh is a government institution in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1920. It is affiliated to Affiliated University, Uttar Pradesh.

Which bodies approve or accredit Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh?

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh lists approval or accreditation from NAAC.

Do students at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 9,504 of its 19,240 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 4,863 through state and central government schemes, 1,034 by the institution and 3,607 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh?

19,240 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 39.8% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 28 September 2026.

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