B.A. (Hons.) in Geography 

at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Admission to AMU for a BA is subject to the fulfilment of a specified set of eligibility criteria. Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria to be eligible to take admission to the said course:

• Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate
  OR
• Degree/Sanad from a recognised Madarsa/Institution with at least 50%
  OR
• Bridge Course-Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate

AMU BA tuition fee ranges between INR 25,500 and INR 40,500. The exact amount depends on the choice of specialisation. The other components included in total AMU fees are hostel fees, medical insurance, mess and other security deposits, etc. It must be noted that the mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

After completing a BA from Aligarh Muslim University, graduates can explore various government job opportunities across different sectors. Some popular options for government jobs after BA are listed below:

• Civil Service
• State Civil Service
• Banking Sector 
• SSC Exam 
• Railways 
• Teaching Jobs
• Defense Service 
• Public Service Undertaking 
• Translators 
• Interpreters

AMU has over 1400 seats for the full-time BA courses. Additionally, the university has 100 seats for BA courses offered through Edugree. The given number has been sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The BA (Hons) in Economics at AMU is spread over a period of three years. The duration of the programme is further divided into six semesters. Some subjects covered in the course curriculum are listed below:

• Microeconomics
• Money and Prices
• Macroeconomics
• Banking Theory and Policy
• Indian Economic Development & Policy
• History of Economic Thought

The detailed AMU BA (Hons) in Economics curriculum can be downloaded by visiting BA at AMU webpage on Shiksha.com.

Aligarh Muslim University accepts Persian/4 exam to shortlist candidates for admission to seven undergraduate courses. 

The list of AMU courses, admission to which is based on performance of the candidate in CUET, is mentioned below:

1. BSc (Hons) Community Science
2. BA (Hons in Hindi/ Persian/ Philosopy/ Sanskrit)
3. BVoc- Production Technology
4. BVoc- Polymer and Coating Technology
5. BVoc- Fashion Design & Garment Technology
6. BSc (Hons in Geography/ Statistics)
7. BA (Hons in Persian/4 Women's studies)

Candidates seeking admission to any of the above-listed courses need to fill out the CUET application form through the CUET official website to appear for the entrance exam. Apart from CUET, the candidates also need to register on the AMU official website for application form, counselling and Persian/9

The minimum marks required for admission to AMU depends on the selected course. Generally, for all the UG courses the minimum requirement is that the candidate must have passed class 12 with a minimum 50% aggregate and for AMU PG courses admission, 50% in graduation is required.

Check out the table below for course-wise eligibility and selected criteria of AMU courses:

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBBS	Class 12 or equivalent with Chemistry, Physics, Biology/ Biotechnology and English subjects, with a minimum 50% aggregate(45% for Gen-PWD and 40% for SC, ST, OBC, Reserved PWD,) from open schools or recognised boards. Age Limit: minimum 17 years, as of December 31 of the year of admission	NEET UG + Counselling
MBA	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50%	Written test (100 marks)+ Interview/Aptitude Assessment/Group Discussion (25 marks)
BE/ BTech	Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum 50% aggregate in English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board of education. Or Diploma in Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institute with a minimum 50% aggregate	AMUEEE + Counselling
BSc	Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50% in Agriculture or Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Home Science. Age: Maximum 24 years as of July 1 of the admission year	CUET-UG + Counselling
B.Ed	BA/ BSc/ BCom/ BTh graduate or Master’s Degree in Science/ Social Sciences/ Humanities with a minimum aggregate of 50% or Bachelor in Engineering & Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks. Age: Maximum 27 years as of July 1 of the admission year.	AMUEE
To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses, make your course selection here

{Source: B.Com students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from current students and alumni, here's what you can expect:

Placements and Career Opportunities

* Placements: 30-85% of students get placed, with the highest package being around INR10 LPA, the lowest around INR3 LPA, and the average around INR5-6 LPA.
* Top recruiting companies: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, HDFC Bank, SBI, and others.
* Internship opportunities: Around 20-40% of students secure internships, with top roles including financial analyst, auditor, tax consultant, and more.

Teaching and Faculty

* Teachers are knowledgeable, helpful, and well-qualified, with a majority holding Ph.D.s.
* Course curriculum is relevant, making students industry-ready.
* Teaching quality is good, with professors providing notes and materials during exams.

Infrastructure and Amenities

* Campus is Wi-Fi enabled, with modern labs, spacious classrooms, and a well-stocked library.
* Hostel facilities are average, with decent food quality and medical facilities available.
* Sports facilities are available, but may require improvement.

Overall Experience

* Students generally report a positive experience, citing the university's reputation, academic rigor, and extracurricular activities.
* Some students mention that the paper-based administrative process can be cumbersome.
* Others appreciate the university's efforts to promote industry-readiness and provide hands-on learning experiences.

While the university faces some limitations, its strengths in terms of placements, teaching, and infrastructure make it a worthwhile consideration for those interested in pursuing a degree in B.Com. With careful planning and preparation, students can thrive academically and professionally within the university's environment.

In terms of placements, AMU has maintained a good record for Law courses. As per the NIRF report 2023, the highest median package offered during 2022 placements was INR 12.30 LPA and was made to BA LLB students. Further, the placement rate for BA LLB and LLM courses stood at 83% and 29%, respectively. The complete insights of AMU Law placements 2022 are mentioned below:

Particulars	BA LLB Placement Statistics (2022)	LLM Placement Statistics (2022)
Total students	219	35
Students placed	181	10
Median package	INR 12.30 LPA	INR 10.32 LPA

NOTE: The aforementioned details are collated from the NIRF report 2023.

Yes, all students are provided an equal opportunity to apply for scholarships. Some of the scholarships provided by the university are General Merit Scholarships (Donated), Mustafa Rasheed Sherwani Memorial Scholarship, Scholarships/Loan Awarded by Outside Agencies and Departments. These are past year scholarships. For current year scholarships, please visit the official website of the university.