Established: 1920 (through the AMU Act — earlier foundation 1916)
Type: Government
Affiliation: —
Approved by: UGC (AMU Act)
Location: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Courses Offered: UG / PG / Ph.D programs across arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, law, management
Entrance Exams:
AMU Entrance Tests
National Exams: JEE (engineering), NEET (medicine)
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a central university located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1920 through the AMU Act, it is one of India’s oldest universities. The campus is large with a blend of historic and modern architecture, including hostels, libraries, laboratories, sports grounds, gardens, auditoriums, and the university mosque. AMU has a strong academic culture along with active student life, known for debating, cultural festivals, sports, and campus traditions.
AMU offers a wide range of academic programs across major disciplines:
Arts, Sciences, Commerce
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Law
Management
Programs Offered:
UG / PG / Ph.D in arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, law, and management
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