Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 

at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

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

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, 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. 

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

Yes, AMU offers admission for UG courses based on NEET UG exam. Considering the Round 5 score for the General AI category, it is possible to get into Aligarh Muslim University at a cutoff rank of 7000. The AMU cutoff 2024 based on NEET UG for the BDS course stood at, 31621 for the General AI category. Candidates can check out year-wise Round 5 cutoff for the General AI candidates from the table below:

Course	2022	2023	2024
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)	24942	31517	31621

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

{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.

AMU conducts its own entrance test called Aligarh Muslim University Common Admission Test (AMU-CAT) for admission to the MBA course. The Admission Test shall be held at Aligarh, Kolkata & Kozhikode. Based on the marks secured by the candidates in the AMU-CAT entrance test, a merit list for admission will be drawn. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list released by the University are then required to appear for the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GD & PI) round. The final selection is based on the candidates' performance in the counselling process, conducted by AMU.

Yes, Aligarh Muslim University is one of the popular Universities for pursuing medical courses. During the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), AMU has been ranked 22 in the medical category. AMU offers a full-time MBBS course for a duration of five and a half years, including a one-year compulsory rotatory internship. AMU MBBS admission is completely entrance-based and depends on candidates' performance in the NEET-UG entrance exam. 

The table below compares the 2022 placement statistics of the Faculty of Law AMU and JMI Delhi:

University Name	Median Package (2022)	Total Students/ Students Placed (2022)
Faculty of Law AMU	INR 12.30 LPA (BA LLB)	219/ 181 (BA LLB)
Jamia Millia Islamia	INR 5.40 LPA (BA LLB)	65/ 53 (BA LLB)

NOTE: The placement statistics for both universities are fetched from the NIRF report 2023.