Aligarh Muslim University - [AMU]

AMU offers admission to multiple UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD programmes across Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Law, Medicine, and Management. Aligarh Muslim University admissions are conducted annually through AMU Entrance Exams and CUET for various programs.

• Candidates must apply online only through @amucontrollerexams.com
• AMU application process is completely online through AMU’s admission portal.
• Entrance Exam Accepted:
  • UG - CUET UG
  • PG - CUET PG
  • Professional Courses:
    • Engineering -AMUEEE / JEE Main
    • MBA -CAT / AMU Entrance Test
  • PhD: AMU Doctoral Entrance Test

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Table of Contents

1. AMU Important Admission Dates
2. AMU UG Admission
3. AMU PG Admission
4. AMU PhD Admission
5. AMU Cut Off
6. AMU Entrance Exam 
7. AMU Distance Education
8. AMU Hostel Admission
9. AMU Scholarships
10. AMU Conclusion
11. AMU Admission FAQs

AMU Important Admission Dates 2026

Tabulated below are important dates for the AMU 2026 admission cycle.

 CUET UG Entrance Exam Date 2026

Events	Date
CUET UG 2026 Registration Date	Jan 03 - Feb 04, 2026
CUET UG Registration Date (Re-Open)	Feb 23 - Feb 26, 2026
CUET UG Admit Card Release Date	May 05, 2026
CUET UG New Exam Date 2 (28 May 2026 Exam)	May 06 - Jun 07, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Date	May 11 - May 31, 2026
CUET UG New Exam Date 1 (28 May 2026 Exam)	May 31, 2026
CUET UG Answer Key Released Date	Jun 09, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Result Date	Jun 23, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Result Date	Jul 04, 2026

CUET PG Entrance Exam Date 2026

Events	Date
CUET PG 2026 Registration Date	Dec 14, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Exam Date	Mar 06 - Mar 27, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Admit Card Release Date	Mar 06 - Mar 10, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Result Date (Out)	Apr 24, 2026

AMUEEE Exam Dates 2026

Events	Date
AMUEEE Registration Date	Feb 01 - Feb 28, 2026
AMUEEE Exam Date	April 19, 2026
AMUEEE Result Date	June 10, 2026 (Tentative)
AMUEEE Counselling Begins	June 15-20, 2026 (Tentative)

AMU MBBS Important Dates 2026

Admission to the MBBS program is based on NEET UG entrance exam followed by MCC NEET UG counselling. Here are the important dates of NEET UG and MCC NEET UG Counselling Dates.

NEET UG Exam Dates

Events	Date
NEET 2026 Registration Date	Feb 08 - Mar 11, 2026
NEET 2026 Exam Date (Cancelled)	May 03, 2026
NEET 2026 Admit Card Date (Re Exam)	Jun 14, 2026
NEET 2026 Exam Date (Re Exam)	Jun 21, 2026
NEET 2026 Result Date	Jul 10, 2026

MCC NEET UG Counselling Dates

Events	Date
MCC Round 1 Registration Date	Jul 21 - Aug 07, 2026 (Tentative)
Choice Filling/Seat Locking	Jul 22 - Aug 07, 2026 (Tentative)
Seat Allotment Date	Aug 12 - Aug 13, 2026 (Tentative)
Round 2 Registration Date	Sep 04 - Sep 14, 2026 (Tentative)
Choice Filling/Seat Locking	Sep 05 - Sep 14, 2026 (Tentative)
Seat Allotment Date	Sep 15 - Sep 16, 2026 (Tentative)
Round 3 Registration Date	Sep 29 - Oct 09, 2026 (Tentative)
Choice Filling/Seat Locking	Sep 30 - Oct 18, 2026 (Tentative)
Seat Allotment Date	Oct 21 - Oct 22, 2026 (Tentative)

AMU UG Admission 2026

Aligarh Muslim University offers admission to various UG programs in Arts, Science, Engineering, Commerce, Law, and Medicine streams. The admission process is entrance-based and conducted through AMU entrance examinations and national-level tests.

Key Features of UG Admission: Admission Process: Entrance-based selection through various exams Application Mode: Online application forms available on @amu.ac.in Selection Criteria: Based on entrance exam scores and qualifying marks Duration: 3-5 years, depending on the program Mode: Full-time programs

UG Programs & Specializations:

• B.Tech: Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, etc.
• MBBS: Medical program with NEET qualification.
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery): Dental program with NEET qualification.
• BA (Hons): English, Hindi, Urdu, History, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, etc.
• B.Sc (Hons): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Geology, etc.
• B.Com: General Commerce.
• BCA: Computer Science and Applications.
• BA LLB (Hons): Integrated Law program.

Eligibility for UG Programs:

• Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in relevant subjects (Science for B.Tech, PCB for MBBS, etc.)
• Entrance-based selection: Based on AMU entrance tests, CUET, NEET, or JEE scores.

UG Admission Process:

1. Register Online: Visit amu.ac.in and create an account for application.
2. Fill the Form: Provide personal, academic details and choose preferred courses.
3. Upload Documents: Submit the application form before the deadline, along with the necessary documents.
4. Entrance Exam: Appear for AMU entrance test, CUET, NEET, or other relevant exams.
5. Merit List: Based on entrance exam performance and academic records.
6. Counselling: Attend counselling for document verification and seat allocation.
7. Fee Payment: Confirm admission by paying the required fees.

AMU PG Admission 2026

AMU offers PG programs across Arts, Science, Engineering, Commerce, Law, and Medicine disciplines. The PG admission is conducted based on entrance examinations and academic merit in the qualifying degree examination.

Special Note for MBA Admission:MBA admission at Aligarh Muslim University requires CAT/AMU-CAT scores. The admission process includes: Appear for the CAT examination or AMU-CAT Meet the minimum cutoff requirements Participate in the university counselling process Document verification and fee payment

PG Programs & Specialisations:

• M.Tech: Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, etc.
• MBA: Master of Business Administration with various specializations.
• MA: English, Hindi, Urdu, History, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, etc.
• M.Sc: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Geology, etc.
• M.Com: Commerce and related disciplines.
• LLM: Master of Laws in various specialisations.
• MD/MS: Medical postgraduate programs.

Eligibility for PG Programs:

• Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks.
• Entrance-based selection: Based on AMU entrance tests, GATE, CAT, NEET PG, or CUET PG scores.

PG Admission Process:

1. Register and Apply: Visit the AMU portal for the application.
2. Entrance Exam: Appear for relevant entrance examinations.
3. Merit List: Prepared based on entrance exam performance and academic records.
4. Counselling: Attend counselling for document verification.
5. Fee Payment: Pay fees to confirm your admission.

AMU PhD Admission 2026

Aligarh Muslim University offers doctoral programs in Arts, Science, Engineering, Commerce, Law, and Medicine disciplines. The PhD admission process is conducted according to the AMU guidelines. The selection criteria include academic records, entrance tests, and interviews.

Key Features of PhD Admission: Duration: Minimum 3 years, maximum 6 years Mode: Full-time and Part-time options available Research Areas: Diverse research opportunities across multiple disciplines Supervision: Experienced faculty with research expertise Fellowship: University fellowships are available for eligible candidates

PhD Programs Available:

• Arts: English, History, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, etc.
• Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, etc.
• Engineering: All major engineering disciplines.
• Commerce: Commerce and Management-related disciplines.
• Law: Legal studies and jurisprudence.
• Medicine: Medical research in various specialisations.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks
• NET/JRF qualification preferred
• Research proposal in the chosen field

Selection Process:

1. Academic Record Evaluation: Assessment of previous academic performance
2. Entrance Test: Subject-specific written examination
3. Interview: Personal interview with the departmental committee
4. Research Proposal: Presentation and evaluation of research proposal

PhD Application Process:

1. Eligibility Check: Verify eligibility for the desired discipline.
2. Application Submission: Submit the application with the required documents.
3. Entrance Test & Interview: Appear for a written test and interview.
4. Research Proposal Presentation: Present and get your proposal evaluated.

AMU Cut Off

AMU offers admission to MBBS through NEET. For Admission in BUMS courses, AMU accept AYUSH-NEET-Counselling score. Below are their cutoff scores:

AMU NEET Cutoff 2025

Course	Category	Cutoff Rank (Closing)
MBBS	General (All India)	5300
MBBS	OBC (All India)	8500
MBBS	SC (All India)	15000
BDS	General (All India)	71193

AMU AYUSH NEET Counselling Cutoff 2025 (General Category)

Courses	2025	2024
BUMS Unani Kamil-E-Tibb-O-Jarahat	55765	60356

Factors Affecting Cutoff:

• Seat Availability: Limited seats in each program influence the cutoff requirements
• Application Volume: A Higher number of applications generally leads to higher cutoffs
• Academic Performance: Overall performance of applicants in the entrance examinations
• Reservation Categories: Different cutoff criteria for various reservation categories
• Previous Year Trends: Historical cutoff data influences current year expectations

Category-wise Considerations:

• General Category: Standard merit-based selection
• Reserved Categories: Relaxation in cutoff marks as per government guidelines
• Internal Quota: 50% seats reserved for AMU school students
• Economically Weaker Sections: Additional reservation benefits

AMU Entrance Exam

Aligarh Muslim University conducts its entrance exam (AMUEE) for admission to most of its courses. The university also conducts an engineering examination called AMUEEE for admission to BTech, B.Arch, and M.Tech programs. Here are some of its key points:

• AMUEE is usually conducted in May every year.
• The entrance exam is held once a year at the university level.
• The exam paper is in the English language and is MCQ-based.
• The duration of the test is 2 hours.
• After qualifying for the entrance exam, candidates must participate in a counselling process.
• The counselling procedure begins after the announcement of the AMU admission test results.
• AMU counselling is conducted independently and is based on the candidates’ rankings.

AMU Distance Education

Aligarh Muslim University provides distance education through its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). AMU CDOE offers various UG, PG, and Diploma courses through a distance mode of learning. Here are some of its key points:

• Admissions to AMU Distance Education programs are based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
• The university does not conduct any entrance exam for distance education courses.
• Interested students must fill out the application form through the official website of the AMU CDOE.
• The application process can be completed both online and offline.

AMU Hostel Admission 2026

AMU provides separate hostel accommodations for male and female students with a focus on comfort, safety, and community living. The university has 20 Halls of Residence with over 80 hostels across the campus.

AMU Hostel Facilities:

Hostel Type	Number of Halls	Key Features
Boys Hostels	14 Halls	Single and shared rooms, common facilities
Girls Hostels	6 Halls	Secure accommodation with safety measures

Basic Amenities:

• Accommodation: Single and shared rooms with basic furniture
• Safety: 24/7 security arrangements and supervised entry/exit
• Utilities: Electricity, water supply, and common washrooms
• Study Areas: Common study rooms and reading spaces
• Recreation: Common areas for student interaction and sports facilities

Additional Services:

• Mess Facility: Separate dining halls with regular meal services
• Medical Support: Basic first aid and health monitoring
• Maintenance: Regular upkeep of hostel infrastructure
• Communication: Internet and telephone facilities

AMU Hostel Admission Process

Step 1: Secure admission to an academic program before applying for the hostel.

Step 2: Obtain and fill the hostel application form; provide personal, academic details, attach documents & photographs.

Step 3: Submit: admission letter, mark sheets, medical certificate, character certificate, income certificate, parent/guardian consent, ID/address proof, and photos.

Step 4: Pay INR 2,000 annual hostel fee and INR 1,400 monthly dining charges; submit fee receipts with application.

Step 5: Allocation based on availability and application date; priority for distant students; options for single/shared rooms.

AMU Scholarships

Aligarh Muslim University provides extensive scholarships to support deserving students. These include both merit-based and need-based awards granted to eligible students. Below are the AMU Scholarships offered:

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount/Benefit
AMU Merit Scholarship	High academic performance	Up to 80% fee waiver
Minority Scholarship	Minority community students	INR 30,000 - INR 50,000 per year
UP Government Scholarship	UP domicile students	As per government norms
AMU Alumni Scholarship	Need-based selection	INR 25,000 - INR 1,00,000
Washington DC Scholarship	International studies	Full funding for abroad studies
Sultan Jahan Scholarship	Women students	INR 15,000 - INR 30,000

AMU Conclusion

Aligarh Muslim University is an excellent choice for students seeking quality education with a rich academic heritage at affordable costs. The entrance-based admission process ensures that academic excellence is rewarded, while the diverse program offerings cater to various academic interests. Students who value academic depth, research opportunities, and institutional legacy will find AMU to be an ideal educational destination.

The university continues to uphold its tradition of academic excellence while adapting to contemporary educational needs, making it a timeless choice for quality higher education in India.

AMU Admission FAQs

Ques. Which is better, Jadavpur University or Aligarh Muslim University for B.Tech?

Ans. Both Jadavpur University and AMU are top-ranked engineering institutes. AMU’s BTech program is held in high esteem for its rigorous AMUEEE selection, strong alumni network, and excellent placement record (82% placement rate, median package ~INR 7 LPA). Jadavpur University offers similar academic rigour through WBJEE/JEE admissions, consistently high NIRF rankings for engineering, and strong industry ties in Kolkata. Choice depends on preferred entrance exam, campus culture (residential at AMU vs. city-based at Jadavpur), and specialization strengths.

Ques. What are the pros and cons of living in Aligarh? Is it worth studying at AMU for UG/PG?

Ans. Living in Aligarh offers:

Pros:

• Vibrant residential campus at AMU with 20 halls of residence and 24/7 Wi-Fi.
• Affordable cost of living and hostel fees (approx. INR 2,000/year + dining).
• Rich cultural heritage and strong community life.

Cons:

• Small city infrastructure compared to metros.
• Limited nightlife and recreational options off-campus.
• Summers can be extremely hot.

Overall, AMU’s academic excellence, affordable fees (INR 7,000–21,000/yr), robust research output, and high placement rates make it a worthy choice for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Ques. Can I get admission in AMU in a foreign language if I have scored 46% externally?

Ans. Admission to AMU foreign-language programs (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Persian) requires:

1. 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).
2. CUET score for language subjects. A 46% external score falls below the general eligibility threshold. You may qualify under a reserved category (if applicable) with 5% relaxation or improve your aggregate in a recognized bridge course before applying.

Ques. How to get admission in Aligarh Muslim University for MBA?

Ans. AMU MBA admission procedure:

1. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with ≥50% marks (45% for reserved).
2. Entrance Exam: Qualify for the CAT or AMU-CAT (departmental test).
3. Application: Apply online via AMU Controller of Exams portal; pay INR 500–1,000 fee.
4. Merit List & Counselling: Shortlisted on test score; attend counselling and document verification.
5. Fee Payment & Reporting: Pay the course fee (INR 14,288–84,960 first year) and report to the Department of Business Administration.

Ques. Will the gap in academics affect my admission to AMU?

Ans. No, your admission to AMU will not be affected if you have a gap in your academics. Candidates who want to seek admission with a gap have to submit an affidavit stating that they were not involved in any criminal activity and stating the reason for the gap.

Ques. Can a student pursue two regular degrees at one time from AMU?

Ans. No, AMU does not allow two regular degree programs at the same time. However, a student can pursue two programs simultaneously through distance mode or a combination of distance and regular modes from the same or different Universities / Institutions in various combinations like :

• One degree and one Diploma / PG Diploma / Certificate course
• One Post Graduate Diploma and one Diploma / Certificate course
• One Diploma and one Certificate course
• Two PG Diploma Courses
• Two Diploma Courses
• Two Certificate courses.