University Name

Aligarh Muslim University

University Type

Central University

Established

1920

Motto

“Allama Iqbal’s Vision – Taught Man What He Knew Not”

Location

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

Approval

UGC | NAAC A+ Grade | AIU | NIRF | AICTE | MCI | DCI | BCI | ICAR | NCISM | UGC-DEB |

Notification Date

August 10 – August 15, 2026

Application Start

August 20, 2026

Application Last Date

September 15, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

October 10 – October 20, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

November 15 – November 25, 2026

Interview Date

January 2027

Final List Selected Candidate

February 2027

Last Date of Admission

March 2027

Online

Online Application Submission

Entrance Test (Department-wise)

Shortlisting based on entrance marks

Interview and Research Proposal Presentation

Departmental Research Committee (DRC) Recommendation

Final Merit List Publication

Admission Confirmation

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th & 12th Marksheet and Certificate

Graduation Marksheet & Degree

Post-Graduation Marksheet & Degree

NET/JRF/GATE Certificate (if applicable)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

EWS Certificate (if applicable)

PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Character Certificate

Research Proposal

Passport Size Photographs

Aadhaar Card

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

Arabic

English

English Language Teaching (ELT)

Fine Arts

Hindi

Linguistics

Persian

Philosophy

Punjabi

Quranic Studies

Sanskrit

Urdu

Commerce

Tourism

Applied Chemistry

Applied Maths

Applied Physics

Architecture

Artificial Intelligence    

Bio Medical Signal Processing

Chemical Engg.

Civil Engg.

Computer Engg.

Electrical Engg.

Electronics Engg.

Mechanical Engg.

Nanotechnology

Petroleum Studies

Agricultural Microbiology

Home Science

Plant Pathology

Post Harvest Engineering & Technology

French

Russian

Spanish

Strategic and Security Studies

West Asian Studies and North African Studies

Biochemistry

Biotechnology

Botany

Museology

Wild Life Sciences

Zoology

Clinical Psychology

Biochemistry (JNMC)

Medical Physics

Pharmacology

Plastic Surgery

Business Administration

Economics

Education

History

Human Rights

Islamic Studies

Library & Info Sc.

Mass Communication

Physical Education

Political Science

Psychology

Public Administration

Social Work

Sociology

Women's Studies

Chemistry

Computer Science

Geography

Geology

Industrial Chemistry

Mathematics

Operations Research

Physics

Statistics

Shia Theology

Sunni Theology

Law

Entrance Exam Fee

₹750 (Basic) / ₹1,050 (with late fee)

Registration Fee

₹1,000

Security Deposit

₹1,000 (Refundable library & lab security)

Course Fee yearly (Full Time)

₹13,300

Course Fee yearly (Part Time)

₹19,900

Exam Fee

₹1,000 per sem.

DRC Fee

₹2,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹5,000

Extension Fee

₹2,000

Viva Fee

₹3,000

Name

Amu Misc Account

Account Number

10612177027

IFSC

SBIN0005555

Bank Name

State Bank of India

Branch

AMU Campus, Aligarh

MICR Code

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

AMU Official University Website

AMU Guide to Admissions 2026-27

Centre for Distance & Online Education (CDOE)

PhD Admission Page

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation