Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)

About Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh Muslim University (abbreviated as AMU) is a public central university in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, which was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875. Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920,[3] following the Aligarh Muslim University Act. It has three off-campus centres in AMU Malappuram Campus (Kerala), AMU Murshidabad Centre (West Bengal), and Kishanganj Centre (Bihar).

The university offers more than 300 courses in traditional and modern branches of education, and is an institute of national importance as declared under seventh schedule of the Constitution of India at its commencement.

Aligarh Muslim University’s academic departments are divided into 13 faculties.

  • Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Commerce
  • Faculty of Engineering & Technology
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Life Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Management Studies & Research
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Theology
  • Faculty of International Studies
  • Faculty of Unani Medicine

Aligarh Muslim University Courses and Eligibility




S. No.ProgramDurationEligibilityCourse Structure
1Bachelor of ArtsMinimum 3 years (6 semesters) and Maximum time
duration to complete the program – 8 years
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSC, 10+2),
in any stream from any examination board recognized by Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh.
1. English
2. Hindi
3. Urdu
4. History
5. Poltical Science
6. Economics
2Bachelor of CommerceMinimum 3 years (6 semesters) and Maximum time
duration to complete the program – 8 years
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSC, 10+2),
in any stream from any examination board recognized by Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh.
1.Compulsory English 8.Corporate Accounting
2.Advance Urdu 9.Management Concepts
3.Elementary Urdu 10.Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
4.Elementary Hindi 11.Business Economics
5.Shia Theology 12.Principles of Marketing
6.Sunni Theology 13.Auditing
7.Indian National Movement 14.Advertising and Sales Management
3Master of CommerceAny Candidate who has passed B.Com from any
University or institute recognized by Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Minimum 2 years (4 semesters ) and Maximum time
duration to complete the program – 5 years
1.CMM1001 Managerial Economics
2.CMM1002 Management Concept
3.CMM1003 Quantitative Methods
4.CMM1004 Financial Management
5.CMM1005 Human Resource Management
6.CMM1006 Business Environment
4Master of ArtsMaster of Arts is a post-graduation course which
is usually of two years duration. Candidates who possess a graduation degree
can only pursue MA course.
Minimum 2 years (4 semesters ) and Maximum time
duration to complete the program – 5 years
1. English
2. Hindi
3. Urdu
4. History
5. Poltical Science
6. Economics
5Bachelor of Arts With ApprenticeshipSenior Secondary School Certificate (SSC, 10+2),
in any stream from any examination board recognized by Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh.
Minimum 3 years (6 semesters) and Maximum time
duration to complete the program – 8 years
1. English
2. Hindi
3. Urdu
4. History
5. Poltical Science
6. Economics
6Bachelor of Commerce with ApprenticeshipSenior Secondary School Certificate (SSC, 10+2),
in any stream from any examination board recognized by Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh.
Minimum 3 years (6 semesters) and Maximum time
duration to complete the program – 8 years
1. CM101 Corporate Accounting
2. CM102 Management Concepts
3. CM103 Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
4. CM104 Business Economics
5. CM105 Principles of Marketing

AMU (DISTANCE EDUCATION)





S. No.ProgramDurationEligibility
1Senior Secondary School Certificate (10+2) (Class
XI) Arts / Social
SciencE
2 YEARSecondary School Certificate / High School
examination of the Aligarh Muslim University
or an examination recognized by the Aligarh Muslim University.
2Senior Secondary School Certificate (10+2) (Class
XI) Commerce
2 YEARSecondary School Certificate / High School
examination of the Aligarh Muslim University
or an examination recognized by the Aligarh Muslim University
3Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
(DJMC)
1 YEARBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU
4Diploma in Guidance & Counseling (DG&C)1 YEARBachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU
*Preference will be given to candidates having a background of Psychology,
Educational psychology, Education, M.Ed., Social Work, Child Development,
Human Development
*Candidate having MBBS / BDS / B. Tech. will also be considered for
admission.
5Diploma in Human Right and Duties (DHRD)1 YEARBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU
6Diploma in Marketing Management (DMM)1 YEARBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU
7Diploma in Personnel Management (DPMM)1 YEARBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU
8Diploma in Computer Programming (DCP)1 YEARAny graduate from a recognized University
9Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management(DTTM)1 YEARBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU
10Certificate in Communicative Skills in English1 yearSSSC(+2) OR ITS EQUIVALENT DEGREE RECOGNIZED BY
AMU
11Certificate in Computer Hardware and Network
Technology (CCHNT
1 YEARSSSC(+2) OR ITS EQUIVALENT DEGREE RECOGNIZED BY
AMU
12Certificate In GST-Goods and Service Tax1 yearSSSC(+2) OR ITS EQUIVALENT DEGREE RECOGNIZED BY
AMU
13Certicate In Information Technology (CIT)1 yearSSSC(+2) OR ITS EQUIVALENT DEGREE RECOGNIZED BY
AMU
14Bachelor Of Library & Information Science
(BLIS)
1 YearBachelor,s Degree in any discipline with at least
50% marks from any institution recognized by AMU.
15Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass
Communication (PGDJMC)
1 YearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU
16Post Graduate Diploma in Portfolio Management
(PGD-PM)
1 YearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU.
17Post Graduate Diploma in Language for
Advertisement, Marketing &
Media (PGD-LAMM)
1 YearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU.
18Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance &
Counseling (PGD-G&C)
1 YearBachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU
Ø Preference will be given to candidates having a background of Psychology,

Educational psychology, Education, M.Ed., Social Work, Child Development,

Human Development
Ø Candidate having MBBS / BDS / B. Tech. will also be considered for
admission.

19.Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights and Duties
(PGD-HRD)
1 yearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU.
20Post Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics with
Statistical Packages for
Social Science (PGD-SPSS)
1 YearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU
21.Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
(PGD-MM)
1 YearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU.
22Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management
(PGD-PMM)
1 yearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU.
23Post Graduate Diploma in Office Management
(PGD-OM)
1 YearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU.
24Post Graduate Diploma in Sales and Retails
(PGD-SR)
1 YearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU.
25Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Programming
(PGD-CP)
1 YearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU.
26Post Graduate Diploma in Travel & Tourism
Management (PGD-TTM)
1 YearBachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU
27Diploma in Communicative Skills in English (DCSE)1 YearCertificate in Communicative English / B.A.
Part-I or B.Com. Part-I from AMU or from
any Institution recognized by AMU.
28.Diploma in Foreign Languages (DFL)1 YearBachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any
institution recognized by AMU.
29Bachelor of Commerce3 YearSenior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC, 10+2),
in any stream, from AMU or
other examination board recognized by Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
30Bachelor Of Science( computer science)3 YearSenior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC, 10+2),
in any stream, from AMU or
other examination board recognized by Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
31Master Of Commerce2 YearAny candidate who has passed B.Com from Aligarh
Muslim University, or any other
University or Institute in any state recognized by UGC or AICTE is eligible
for admission.

Aligarh Muslim University and VAG

VAG Group of Educational institute has been into the field of Education since 1996 with a mission “Empowering the future professionals!”. The institute strives to provide students with enormous opportunities, which enables them to be at the forefront while shaping their career and future. The institute commitment to shape the future of student by training and guiding them; supplemented with extensive and comprehensive facilities. VAG Group is now an official partner of Aligarh Muslim University to offer various UG/PG/PGDM Courses through online & distance mode.

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