Aligarh Muslim University
NIRF #10Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Stream
- university
- Category
- top100
- NIRF rank
- #10 in university
- Location
- Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Fees, seats, cut-offs and admission rules change every year. Always verify on the institution's official website or the relevant state counselling portal before applying.
About Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh Muslim University is a top100 in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Among the highest-ranked university institutions nationally (NIRF #10). DU, BHU, JNU, Ashoka — arts, humanities, economics, psychology, journalism. Students shortlisting university colleges in Uttar Pradesh usually weigh programme fit, total cost, hostel options and recent placement or clinical exposure — not the headline rank alone.
Admissions & entrance exams
- Common entry routes for University programmes like those at Aligarh Muslim University: CUET (UG), NCHMCT JEE, NDA. Exact eligibility (subjects, minimum %, category relaxations) is set by the exam authority each year.
- Category tag in our database: “top100”. This usually hints at ownership (government / private / deemed) and which counselling portal lists the institute — confirm on the official site.
- All India Quota vs home-state quota can change cut-offs dramatically for Aligarh Muslim University. Download the latest prospectus and seat matrix rather than relying on last year’s social-media screenshots.
- For a wider view of the Universities (General Degrees) pathway (courses, typical fees band, scholarships), see our Universities (General Degrees) stream hub linked below.
Fees & scholarships
- DU / BHU / JNU: ₹5 – 30 K / yr (indicative band for University — verify for Aligarh Muslim University specifically).
- Ashoka / Krea / OP Jindal (Liberal Arts): ₹5 – 10 L / yr (indicative band for University — verify for Aligarh Muslim University specifically).
Placements & outcomes
Placement and internship outcomes at Aligarh Muslim University depend on branch, batch size and market cycle. For Universities (General Degrees), ask the training & placement cell for the last three years’ median package, core vs non-core split, and top recruiters — compare with other NIRF-ranked peers in Uttar Pradesh. Top-ranked institutes often publish audited placement reports; if numbers are missing, treat that as a question to ask before accepting a seat.
Verify before you apply
- Official website URL and whether admissions are handled in-house or via a central counselling body.
- Accreditation status (NBA for engineering branches, NMC for medical, BCI for law, etc.) for the specific programme you want.
- Hostel availability, mess charges and refund policy if you withdraw after allotment.
- Cut-off trends for your category in the last two counselling rounds (not just the opening rank).
- Migration / exit rules if you plan a branch change after year one.
Universities (General Degrees) pathway
Courses, typical fees, key exams and career routes for the universities (general degrees) stream — useful context beyond this single college page.
Open Universities (General Degrees) stream hub →FAQs
- Is Aligarh Muslim University good for university in Uttar Pradesh?
- Aligarh Muslim University is NIRF-ranked #10 among university institutions, which makes it a credible name to research. Compare it with two or three alternatives in Uttar Pradesh on programme accreditation, fees, location and your entrance exam score before locking a preference list.
- Which exams are needed for admission to Aligarh Muslim University?
- Most University aspirants targeting institutes like Aligarh Muslim University prepare for: CUET (UG), NCHMCT JEE, NDA. Some seats may also come through state quotas or institute-level tests — read the current prospectus.
- How do I estimate fees at Aligarh Muslim University?
- Use the college prospectus for Aligarh Muslim University plus the fee bands on our University stream hub as context. Include hostel, exam fees and caution deposit in your four-year budget, not tuition alone.
- Should I pick Aligarh Muslim University over a lower-ranked college closer to home?
- Rank (#10) is one factor. If Aligarh means higher living costs or travel, weigh brand value against branch availability, alumni in your target industry, and whether you can achieve the same career goal from a nearer institute.
Related reading
Other university colleges in Uttar Pradesh
Top university colleges (NIRF)
- #1
Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka
- #2
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, Delhi
- #3
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
- #4
Jamia Milla Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi
- #5
University of Delhi
Delhi, Delhi
- #6
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- #7
Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Pilani, Rajasthan
- #8
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu