AMU Entrance Exam Preparation 2025: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Exam 2025 ( AMU Entrance Exam )

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Updated on Sep 2, 2024 12:33 IST

The Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Exam (AMUEE) 2025 will be conducted for admission to various UG, PG, Diploma, etc courses offered at AMU. AMU Law entrance exam is held for admission to various law courses offered by the Aligarh Muslim University. Here are some preparation tips for AMUEE 2025 mentioning key aspects like exam pattern, syllabus, books and more.

Q:   Which one is better: CLAT or AMU Entrance Exam?

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AMU Entrance Exam for BA LLB and CLAT both are the two most sought-after law entrance exams of the country. While both tests serve the law aspirants, there are a few factors that make them different from each other. CLAT offers admission to 25 National Universities that participate in this test. On the other hand, AMU Entrance Exam has just one participating institute, and that is the Aligarh Muslim University. On the basis of level of competition, in CLAT, more than 50,000 students appear for nearly 4000 seats in all the national law  universities under it. On the other hand, AMU Entrance Exam has 120 seats under it (for all the courses combined). 

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Q:   What is the best strategy to crack AMU BA LLB in first attempt? Which section should I concentrate more on?

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Cracking the AMU Entrance Exam is not very difficult provided you are disciplined enough. Step1- have faith in yourself, plan out your study, mark your weaknesses, and have a leisure time as well. Step2-Read more and practice more. Reading is a must. Newspaper, Law, English and then read more. Step3 -Practice maths and reasoning. step 4- Go through past year's papers and mock tests. Step 5- Revise whatever you read. Make a schedule of revising whatever you read throughout the week. Step 6 -Sit back and relax. Step 7- Cover the topics and then revise 10 days prior to exam. Step8- The d day, be confident, attempt more, take risks and don't be overconfident.

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AMUEE 2025 Preparation Strategy

Candidates should prepare for their respective paper of AMU 2025 entrance exam as per the following strategy:

  1. Get to know the exam pattern and syllabus 
  2. Gather books and other material for clarifying concepts from syllabus 
  3. Practice questions after understanding the concepts 
  4. Revise each subject to retain the information for a longer duration

Q:   What are best books to prepare for AMU Entrance Exam 2025?

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Among all the books of AMU Entrance Exam 2025 in the world, first, go for the NCERT books. You must complete all the NCERT books first before moving to other reference books available in the market. After completing the NCERT books, you can go for the following books to boost up your practice and concepts: Universal’s LLB Entrance Guide, Lexis Nexis, Objective Arithmetic, GK Today, India Year Book and Analytical, Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal,  Word Power Made Easy,  Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal,  Manorama Year Book and Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey.

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Q:   How many preparation books are required to crack the AMU Entrance Exam?

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There isn't a set amount of AMU Entrance Exam prep books that students need to read in order to pass the test. They should concentrate on the quality of preparation rather than the quantity. Applicants should consult NCERT books in addition to at least one section-specific AMU Entrance Exam study book for each section, followed by a comprehensive preparation guide, in terms of numbers. You should solve old question papers and take lots of practise tests in addition to consulting the well-known literature.

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AMU 2025 entrance exam: Know the exam pattern and syllabus

Candidates should be aware of the question paper features such as subjects, type of questions, test medium and other details before appearing for the entrance exam. Moreover, the exam pattern and syllabus prove to be helpful in the exam preparation to a great extent. The exam pattern of AMU entrance exam for all papers will have some common features as under: 

Exam mode: Offline mode i.e. paper-based test 

Exam duration: Two hours

Exam medium: English (subject language incase of language papers)

Type of questions: Objective-type of questions

Total questions: 100 questions 

Total marks: 100 marks

Negative marking: Yes, 0.25 marks to be deducted in case of each wrong answer.

Q:   Are NCERT books enough to complete the AMU Entrance Exam syllabus?

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Yes, NCERT books are sufficient to complete the AMU Entrance Exam syllabus. A number of past years' AMU Entrance Exam toppers have claimed that they referred only to NCERT books for preparation. NCERT text books act as the base to complete the syllabus and develop conceptual clarity and understanding of the topics and chapters. However, for practice purposes, students may refer to other books and resources as well. It is advised that while starting the AMU Entrance Exam preparation, candidates refer to the NCERT books and move towards other books and advance resources after that.

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Q:   What is the AMU Departmental Test?

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The university offers admissions to various courses such as MA (foreign languages), BFA, MFA, MIRM, MHRM, MSc, BVoc, PGD Business Management, MCom, etc. through Departmental Tests i.e. candidates have to apply and appear for the test conducted by the concerned faculty. In some of the courses offered by the faculty members of AMU, there will be no admission test/ departmental test. The admissions for these courses will be based solely on qualifying examinations. The concerned department/faculty will share the qualifying examination and admission criteria with the applicants only.

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AMUEE 2025 Preparation Tips

For better preparation, candidates should follow the tips mentioned below for their subjects:

Make a preparation schedule - Candidates should first make a timetable for AMUEE 2025 preparation wherein, they divide equal time for each subject. Moreover, there should be a day-wise timetable for preparation for AMU entrance exam. Devote at least 6-8 hours for overall preparation and, 2 hours each depending on the subejcts. Candidates should also take frequent breaks as and when required to avoid straining eyes and mind. 

Section-wise preparation - To score well in the overall paper of AMU entrance exam, candidates should target scoring good in each section of the paper. Therefore, a section-wise strategy should be made and, prepare accordingly. Write down strengths and weaknesses from each subject and, attempt to clarify the concepts. Candidates should make notes with pointers and diagrams to understand the concepts from each subject easily. 

Cover the syllabus - Candidates should check the syllabus of AMU entrance exam and list out topics not covered. Then, work on covering the missed out topics to score well.  

Practice mock test papers - Candidates should practice questions based on the subjects of AMU entrance exam to improve their scores and test-taking skills. Some experts recommended books also have sample papers that candidates can practice to improve their speed and accuracy. 

Do a preparation analysis - Before ending the preparation plan, candidates should analyze their preparation. They should check the improvement areas in each subject so that they can practice and improve their skills. 

Revise thoroughly - In the last weeks remaining for the examination, candidates should revise each subject thoroughly. No need to start with any new topic, let go of the topics that couldn't be prepared. Revise the topics prepared sufficiently with the help of prep notes and, practice mock questions as well.

Q:   How do I start preparing for AMU Entrance Exam 2025?

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To start preparing for AMU Entrance Exam 2025 there is no right time. However, as per experts, one should begin  AMU Entrance Exam preparation at least five or six months before the exam. If you will begin your AMU Entrance Exam preparation early, then you will have sufficient bandwidth to complete the AMU Entrance Exam syllabus and also to attempt the mock tests. This will help you to know your strengths and weaknesses and also where you are committing the mistakes. Given below are some steps to help you start your preparation:

  • Make a monthly and weekly timetable
  • Keep your syllabus handy
  • Ensure you cover all topics and concepts
  • Revise it at regular intervals
  • Attempt mock tests and previous years’ sample papers frequently

 

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Q:   Is AMU Entrance Exam for BA LLB courses hard to pass?

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If you go through the pattern of AMU Entrance exam, you will see that it is mostly general and does not involve any difficult subject. If you have basic understanding of English and have some interest in reading news and Current Affairs you are ready for two sections. The most challenging part, for most students, is Mathematics. However, it is of elementary standard and does not require special knowledge. If you did well in Math in class X, you have an edge. Only section that needs special preparation is legal aptitude. Most class XII students do not have idea about law. If you start in time and join coaching classes for help, you can get a hold of the basics in no time. 
So, we can say that AMU Entrance exam is easy if you have basic knowledge of topics involved and you are prepared for some hard work to hone your skills further.

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Books for AMUEE 2025 Preparation

Candidates should get the subject-specific books to prepare for AMU 2025 entrance exam. Below are some books recommended for AMUEE 2025 for each subject: 

AMU entrance exam paper Books for preparation
BA LLB paper
  • Objective General English 2023-2024 by AP Bhardwaj
  • General Knowledge 2023-2024 by Disha Experts
  • Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson
  • Objective Logical Reasoning by Vikas Experts
BSc (Hons.) courses paper
  • Objective Physics by DC Pandey
  • Objective Chemistry by RPH Editorial
  • B.SC Maths Group Entrance Exam by Arihant Experts
  • Objective Biology by S Verma
  • Quick Learning Objective General English by RS Aggarwal
  • Sample Question Papers Home Science Class 12th CBSE by Arihant Experts 
  • CBSE Chapterwise Solved Papers Home Science Class 12th by Gajendra Singh/ Mridula Sharma
BA (Hons.)
  • Quick Learning Objective General English by RS Aggarwal
  • Alig Guide-Indo and G.K for AMU 11th Entrance
  • AMU Naaz Guide(English medium) by AMU 
  • Sir Syed & Aligarh Movement by AMU - (refer - amu.ac.in) 
  • General Knowledge 2023-2024 by Disha Experts
  • Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson
  • AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) B.A by Arihant Experts 
B Lib Sci
  • Library Science complete self-study guide by Amit Kishore 
  • Library and Information Science Book by Manjeet Bhadu
  • Objective Question Bank for Library and Information Science Ability Tests by A A N Raju 

Q:   Is AMU Entrance exam tough to crack?

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AMU Entrance Exam is one of the highly competitive law exam and is considered to be one of the toughest exams to clear. However, aspirants should not worry, as with the right preparation and attitude you can definitely ace in the AMU Entrance Exam. The toppers of AMU Entrance Exam have suggested that aspirants should trust NCERT books and a habit to read newspaper daily to crack the exam. The difficulty level of AMU Entrance Exam paper is usually moderate. For complete insights on AMU Entrance Exampaper difficulty level, check analysis for current and previous years above. 

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Answered a month ago

The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Entrance Exam syllabus for its MBA programme typically covers sections on Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, and General Awareness, aligning with standard MBA entrance exams. Each section is designed to assess candidates' problem-solving, an

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Answered 2 months ago

The authorities at AMU determine the cutoff marks for the Entrance Exam based on several factors. Here’s how the process works:

  • The overall difficulty level of the exam plays a significant role. If the exam is perceived as more challenging, the cutoff may be lower.
  • The total number of candidates who a

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Anupama Mehra

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Answered 2 months ago

To register for the AMU Entrance Exam, you need to follow these steps:

  • Go to the official AMU admissions website
  • Look for the registration or login section. If you're a new candidate, you may need to create an account by providing basic information such as your name, email address, and phone number.
  • Af

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Anupama Mehra

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Answered 2 months ago

If you're having trouble downloading your AMU Entrance Exam result, here are some steps you can take:

  • Check Internet Connection:
       - Ensure that your internet connection is stable. A weak connection can cause issues with loading or downloading documents.
  • Clear Browser Cache:
       - Sometimes, cached data

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Anupama Mehra

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you can challenge your AMU Entrance Exam result, but there are specific procedures and conditions that you need to follow. Here’s what you should know:

  • Check the official AMU website or the notice provided with the result for specific guidelines on how to challenge the result.
  • You must have valid

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Anupama Mehra

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Answered 2 months ago

The AMU Entrance Exam scorecard typically includes the following information:

  • Candidate Details
       - Name of the candidate
       - Roll number
       - Registration number
  • Exam Details
       - Name of the exam
       - Date of the exam
       - Time of the exam
  • Subject-wise Scores
       - Marks obtained in each section or subject

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Anupama Mehra

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Answered 2 months ago

To access your AMU Entrance Exam result, you typically need the following details:

  • Roll Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Registration Number  (if applicable):
  • In some cases, your registration number may be required, especially if it’s provided on your admit card.

Steps to Access Your Result:

  • Visit the Official AMU Ad

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Anupama Mehra

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Answered 2 months ago

The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) will open the objection window through which candidates will be able to challenge the answer key. Candidates must note that the AMU Answer Key is released in two phases; i.e. provisional answer key will be released first and then the final answer key. AMU Result w

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Anupama Mehra

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Answered 2 months ago

No, you do not need a login ID to access the AMU Entrance Exam answer key. The AMU Entrance Exam answer key will be made available on the official AMU admissions website for public access, meaning anyone can download it without needing to log in. It will be provided in a PDF format, which you can ea

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Yes, the AMU Entrance Exam answer key typically covers all question paper sets, such as Set A, B, C, and D. Here are some details regarding this:

  • The answer key will usually include the correct answers for all sets of the question paper, allowing candidates to verify their responses regardless of the

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