Aligarh Muslim University Answered Questions

Aligarh Muslim University awards a variety of donor scholarships to the students enrolled in its UG and PG-level programmes. These scholarships differ in the scholarship amount and eligibility requirements. Some of the scholarships specifically available for BA students at the university are Shabnam Zaidi Memorial Scholarship, Prof. Harbans Lal Memorial Scholarship, Kunwar Ammar Ahmad Khan Scholarship, etc.

AMU graduates have a plethora of career opportunities after completing a BA. However, these opportunities vary depending upon the BA specialisation chosen by the candidates. In general, BA graduates get ample opportunities in the government as well as the private sector. They can take up jobs as Economists, Educators, IAS, Bank PO/Clerk, Academic Writers, Translators, etc. The can also enhance their employability by going for further education with courses like MA, MBA, etc.

AMU BSc admission process begins with applying for the entrance exam. The university conducts AMU entrance exam (AMU EE) to admit students to its BSc programme. The AMU EE dates vary from year to year. In 2024, the application process strated in March and continued till the thrid week of April. Admission to some BSc courses at AMU is based on CUET UG scores. Hence, candidates seeking admission to these courses must apply for the CUET UG exam before the application deadline. The application process for the exam typically begins in February.

Both AMU and JNU provide full-time BSc programme in various specialisations. To help students decide which among the two is a better option for pursuing a BSc, the following observations have been drawn from the BSc student reviews available on Shiksha.com:AMU ReviewsJNU ReviewsOverall Rating - 4.3/5Overall Rating - 4.6/5Recruitng companies include  Wipro, Isro, Drdo, PW, TCS, etc.Recruitng companies include Kalash, Kaveri Seeds, Taj, Oberoi, etc.Infrastructural facilities include shops, gyms, libraries, a swimming pool, and a sports club. Buildings are old but spaciousInfrastructural facilities include well-equipped classrooms & labs, library, medical facility and sports facilitiesFaculty members were described as educated, highly knowledgeable, and very helpfulFaculty members were described as experienced, motivating and knowledgeableBoth the universities have received great reviews from students. Final decision must primarily be made by students depending upon their choice of specialisation as the universities offer different specialisations for a BSc.

There are various government jobs that a BTech graduate of Aligarh Muslim University can seek. Jobs in the government sector are lucrative, stable and prestigious. Hence, many graduates plan to seek a job in the government sector after completing their undergraduate degree programme. Some government jobs available for BTech graduates are presented in the table below:IndustryJob DescriptionPublic Sector Undertaking JobsVarious government-owned undertakings such as Power, Iron and Steel, Oil and Gas, Minerals, Telecommunications hire BTech graduates through open recruitment examinations such as GATE. Indian Engineering ServicesCandidates aspiring to enter the public services and work in the field of construction, design and maintenance of infrastructure projects can pursue Indian Engineering Services. Candidates having BTech degree in the following specialisations can apply for this examination: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.Research OrganisationsBTech graduates can pursue M.Tech and PhD in various specialisations of Engineering and work as Research Assistant/Associate in government research organisations such as ISRO, DRDO, CSIR etc.Public Works Department and Defence ServicesCandidates who have background in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering can pursue a career in Public Works Department and Defence Services.

To analyse a university's Return on Investment (ROI), one can compare the course fees and the average salary package offered to the students after completing the course. Students can refer to the following table to find out which among AMU and JMI provide a better ROI for a BSc:Name of the UniversityBSc Tuition FeesMedian Salary PackageBSc at AMUINR 36,000INR 5.6 LPA - INR 6 LPABSc at JMIINR 23,400 - INR 3.9 lakhINR 4.8 LPA*The mentioned fee and median salary information have been collated from multiple sources. They are subject to change and hence, are indicative.Based on the statistics presented in the table, a BSc at AMU seems to be a better option among the two, in terms of ROI.

The curriculum for a BSc in Biochemistry at AMU is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the chemical processes within living organisms. The curriculum is spread over three years, which is further divided into six semesters. In each semester, students have to study certain core and Ability Enhancement Discipline Centric Courses. The subjects/courses included in the programme curriculum include Biomolecules, Microbiology & Virology, Enzymology, Biostatistics, etc.

AMU BSc admission is strictly entrance-based. Candidates must apply and appear for the accepted entrance exam as per their preferred specialisation. Candidates seeking admission to the following BSc specialisations at AMU must appear for CUET UG in order to gain admission:BSc (Hons) in Community ScienceBSc (Hons/Research) in GeographyBSc (Hons/Research) in StatisticsBSc (Hons/Research) in EducationBSc (Hons/Research) in Women's StudiesCandidates seeking admission to any other BSc specialisation will have to appear for AMU EE, the entrance exam conducted by the university.

There is a total of a total of 1509 seats for BSc at Aligarh Muslim University. The mentioned number of seats has been sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. These seats are further distributed among the various BSc specialisations offered at the university. The university also reserves seats for internal students, people with disabilities (PwD), NRIs and outstanding sportspersons.

Aligarh Muslim University has a variety of donor scholarships available for the students enrolled in various UG and PG-level programmes. These scholarships differ in the scholarship amount and eligibility requirements. Some of the scholarships specifically available for BSc students at the university are listed below:Dr Mohd Farooq ScholarshipZubaida Begum and Anwar Husain Memorial ScholarshipHameeduddin Khan ScholarshipProf. Israr Husain Memorial ScholarshipNurul Hasan ScholarshipDr. Ahmad Waseem Undergraduate Awards In Biochemistry