Aligarh Muslim University
Data last verified:
NIRF 2025 #34
| NIRF rank | #19 (2025) |
|---|
About Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh Muslim University is a government university in Uttar Pradesh. It is approved by UGC.
NAAC has accredited it with grade A+ (CGPA 3.35), valid until May 2027. In NIRF 2025 it ranked #34 in the Engineering category.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a government-owned central university in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It holds NAAC A+ accreditation valid till 9 May 20271 and is recognised by the UGC. It was ranked 10 in the NIRF 2025 university category2.
AMU is a university, and its address is University Road, Civil Lines, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, pincode 202002. Its AISHE code is U-0496. The UGC lists it as a central university, and it is included under Section 2(f) and Section 12B of the UGC Act.
On accreditation, NAAC awarded the university an A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.35, valid from 10 May 2022 to 9 May 2027.
On rankings, NIRF placed the university at 8 in the university category in 20243 and at 9 in 20234. In the overall category it was ranked 19 in both 20235 and 20226. In the NIRF 2023 management category it stood at 557.
The campus is in the Civil Lines area of Aligarh district. Check the university's official website for current courses, fees and admission procedures before you apply.
Fees
Aligarh Muslim University has not published an official fee notice that we could verify yet, so we do not show a fee for it.
In most states a Fee Regulating Authority (or the state admission authority) approves the fees of private professional colleges each year, and colleges must publish the approved fee on their website and in the counselling brochure. Ask the college for the fee notice for your course and year, including hostel, exam and caution-deposit charges.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Aligarh Muslim University are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Uttar Pradesh usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Aligarh Muslim University has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
Aligarh Muslim University is ranked #34 in the NIRF 2025 engineering ranking.1 Aligarh Muslim University is ranked #69 in the NIRF 2025 management ranking.2 Aligarh Muslim University is ranked #19 in the NIRF 2025 overall ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | #34 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | Management | #69 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | #19 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Aligarh Muslim University holds NAAC accreditation with grade A+, valid from 10 May 2022 to 9 May 2027.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A+ (3.35) | May 2022 – May 2027 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Contact and location
- Address
- Aligarh Muslim University, University Road, Civil Lines,,ALIGARH,Uttar pradesh,202002
- PIN code
- 202002
- District
- Aligarh
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Official website
- amu.ac.in
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Government
- AISHE code
- U-0496
- UGC ID
- 21
How to reach
The university is at University Road, Civil Lines, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, pincode 202002. It falls in Aligarh district. No transport details are available for this page. Use the full address above in a map or travel app to plan your route.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aligarh Muslim University?
Aligarh Muslim University is a government-owned university located on University Road, Civil Lines, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, with the pincode 202002. UGC lists it as a central university.
Where is Aligarh Muslim University located?
The university's address is University Road, Civil Lines, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, 202002. It falls in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh.
Is Aligarh Muslim University a government or private institution?
The university is recorded as a government institution of the university type. UGC classifies it as a central university.
Is Aligarh Muslim University recognised by UGC?
Yes. It is UGC recognised, and UGC lists it under both Section 2(f) and Section 12B. You can confirm this on the UGC website, in the university details section.
What is the NAAC grade of Aligarh Muslim University?
NAAC has accredited the university with an A+ grade and a CGPA of 3.35. The accreditation is valid from 10 May 2022 to 9 May 2027.
Is Aligarh Muslim University on the UGC fake university list?
No. The university does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can double-check this on the UGC website before applying to any institution.
What is the NIRF ranking of Aligarh Muslim University?
Has Aligarh Muslim University been ranked by NIRF for management?
Yes. In the NIRF 2023 management category, the university was ranked 551. You can view the full rank lists on the NIRF website.
What is the AISHE code of Aligarh Muslim University?
The AISHE code of Aligarh Muslim University is U-0496. You can use this code to look up the institution on the official AISHE portal of the Ministry of Education.
How can I verify the university's accreditation and approvals myself?
Check the NAAC website for the accreditation status list, which shows the grade and validity dates. Check the UGC website for the university details and the list of fake universities. Matching these with the details above helps you confirm the facts independently.