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As a minority institution, AMU is exempt from caste-based reservation policies. It follows its own internal system, reserving 50% of seats for students from AMU-recognized schools and colleges
This reservation policy reserves 50% of seats in all courses for students who have studied in AMU-recognised schools or colleges. (PTI/File)
Amidst several educational institutions offering reservation benefits to students from various categories and specific groups, a pertinent question arises: what reservation benefits are available at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)?
It’s important to note that the AMU, with its minority status, does not adhere to the reservation policies based on caste. The state reservation policy does not apply to AMU.
Instead, AMU has an internal reservation policy. This policy reserves 50% of seats in all courses for students who have studied in AMU-recognised schools or colleges. Therefore, reservation benefits at AMU are not based on SC, ST, or OBC status but on prior education at affiliated institutions.
How are admissions conducted?
For undergraduate admissions at AMU, candidates must take the CUET exam. Admissions are granted based on the CUET score. For admission to BA, BSc, BCom, and other undergraduate programmes, a minimum score of 50% serves as the qualifying cut-off. For BSc Honours, the admission rank for male students should be between 1 and 310, while for female students, it ranges from 311 to 620. However, some courses have separate entrance exams, and admission is granted to successful candidates.
Reservation in MBBS Admissions
Candidates who have completed their 10th and 12th grades from Aligarh Muslim University have a higher chance of securing an MBBS seat. Up to 50 per cent of MBBS seats in the university’s medical college are reserved for students who have passed 10th and 12th grades from AMU-recognised schools and colleges.
Out of the total 150 MBBS seats, only 75 are available for external students. Within this, 5% of seats are reserved for persons with disabilities, and another 5% are reserved for PWD and outstanding sportsperson category candidates.
