Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), established in 1920, is one of India's most prestigious central public universities located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Originally founded as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, it achieved university status through the Aligarh Muslim University Act. As an Institute of National Importance, AMU is approved by UGC and holds NAAC A+ accreditation with CGPA 3.35. The university has earned NIRF ranking 10th (Universities 2025) and QS World Rankings 1001-1200 (2026). Spread across 1,155 acres, AMU offers over 300 programs including B.Tech, M.Tech, MBBS, MD/MS, MBA, MCA, BA, B.Com, B.Sc, LLB, LLM, BDS, B.Pharmacy and PhD across 13 faculties with 117 departments. The university serves 37,327+ students with 1,686 faculty members. Notable institutions include Zakir Husain College of Engineering (1935) and Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (1962). Campus facilities include the iconic Maulana Azad Library (Asia's largest with 14+ lakh books), 19 halls of residence accommodating 13,000+ students, modern laboratories, Wi-Fi-enabled smart classrooms, J.N. Medical Hospital, sports complex with cricket, football, hockey, swimming facilities, auditoriums, computer centers, and the historic Sir Syed Masjid. AMU's Placement Cell achieves strong results with recruiters including TCS, Wipro, Infosys, HCL, IBM, L&T, ICICI Bank. Highest package reaches ?14 LPA, with median ?6 LPA for B.Tech and ?5.6 LPA for MBA, and average packages of ?4-6 LPA. AMU provides extensive scholarships including merit-based scholarships up to 100% fee waiver, need-based scholarships with 80-90% coverage, Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship, Indira Gandhi Scholarship, government schemes for SC/ST/OBC, and education loan facilities. With a 100+ year legacy, distinguished alumni include Dr. Zakir Husain (former President), Naseeruddin Shah (actor), Arif Mohammad Khan (Governor). AMU has three additional campuses in Murshidabad, Malappuram, and Kishanganj.