B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science 

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.

Aligarh Muslim University BA application process is conducted online. Interested candidates can visit the admission portal on the university's official website to submit their applications. Candidates seeking admission to the BA specialisations where CUET UG is the selection criteria must separately apply for the entrance exam by visiting the exam portal on NTA's website. Following the entrance exam, candidates must register for the AMU counselling. This can be done by visiting the university's official website and clicking on "Online Counselling/Admission Portal". Candidates who have appeared for the AMU Entrance Exam will have to log in using the credentials generated during the application process. Candidates seeking admission through CUET UG will have to sign up before logging in.

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 AMU counselling process is conducted for the candidates who have qualified the AMU entrance exam (AMUEE) or CUET. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to participate in the AMU counselling and seat allotment process:

1. Visit the Official Website:
   - Go to the AMU entrance exam official website; i.e. amucontrollerexams.com

2. Access the Counselling Portal:
   - Click on "Online Counselling/Admission Portal 2024-25." This will redirect you to the login page.

3. Login or Sign Up:
   - On the login page, enter your email ID and password. If you have not registered for counseling yet, you need to sign up first.

4. Upload Documents:
   - Once logged in, upload the required documents. Ensure all documents are correctly scanned and legible.

5. Lock Choices:
   - Select and lock your choices from the available colleges and courses.

6. Submit Choices and Documents:
   - After locking your choices, submit the choices along with the uploaded documents.

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

There is no such provision for direct admission to any of the programmes offered at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Candidates seeking admission at AMU must meet the eligibility criteria laid down by the university. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can register for the prescribed entrance examinations. Given below are the eligibility and selection process for the courses offered at AMU:

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
BA LLB	Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50% Or Bridge Course-Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate Age: Maximum 22 years as of July 1 of the admission year.	AMUEE + Counselling
To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses, make your course selection here

Yes, Aligarh Muslim University admission to most of the courses is based on CUET scores. Admission to AMU undergraduate courses including  BSc (Hons.) Community Science, BA (Hons/Research), BVoc in Production Technology, Polymer and Coating Technology and Fashion Design & Garment Technology and BSc (Hons/Research) is completely based on valid Central University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) scores. From the academic session 2022, all the central universities along with a few state-deemed universities and private universities started accepting CUET scores for admission to their UG and PG courses. 

{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.