Aligarh Muslim University

Latest Admission Updates (2026)

Admission to Aligarh Muslim University in the 2026-27 session runs on two parallel clocks: the university's own AMU Entrance Exam / AMUEEE calendar for engineering, management, law, education, arts and science programmes, and the national NEET calendar for MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, BUMS, MD, MS and MDS. As of July 2026, the most time-sensitive item is the open NEET PG 2026 registration window for aspirants targeting AMU's MD, MS and PG Diploma seats. Below is the dated snapshot every AMU applicant should track.

• NEET PG 2026 registration is OPEN (last date 21 July 2026): Admission to AMU's MD, MS and PG Diploma medical courses for 2026-27 requires NEET PG 2026. The registration portal opened on 1 July 2026 and closes on 21 July 2026. NEET PG 2026 is scheduled for 30 August 2026 in computer-based (CBT) mode. This is the single most urgent deadline for AMU medical PG aspirants right now.
• AMUEEE 2026 Round 1 seat allotment (firm list) released: The AMUEEE 2026 (B.Tech / M.Tech entrance) Round 1 counselling registration and choice-filling ran from 25-27 June 2026, and the Round 1 seat allotment firm list was released between 3 July and 5 July 2026. Allotment is based on AMUEEE rank, category and course preferences, and three counselling rounds are planned overall.
• AMUEEE 2026 exam concluded: The AMUEEE 2026 written test was held on 19 April 2026 in offline mode, after admit cards were issued on 1 April 2026.
• NEET UG 2026 re-exam done, result awaited: The NEET UG 2026 re-examination was conducted on 21 June 2026, with the result expected around mid-to-late July 2026. AMU's MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing and BUMS admissions depend on this NEET UG score.
• AMU UG/PG entrance registration closed: AMU opened online registration on 1 February 2026; the regular last date for UG programmes was 28 February 2026 and for PG programmes was 5 April 2026. All AMU entrance registration windows for 2026-27 have now closed.

The practical takeaway as of July 2026: if you are a medical PG aspirant, complete NEET PG 2026 registration before 21 July 2026 without waiting. AMUEEE candidates should monitor their Round 1 firm-list status and prepare for the next counselling rounds. All UG/PG entrance applications for this session are closed, so intending applicants for 2027 should watch the official portal for the next February cycle.

Aligarh Muslim University Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility at Aligarh Muslim University is programme-specific, and mixing them up is the most common reason applications get rejected. The table below lists the base academic eligibility, the minimum qualifying marks, and the exact entrance route AMU accepts for each major programme, drawn from AMU's own admission data. Read it row by row: the "Qualifying Marks" column is the minimum aggregate you need in your last qualifying exam, and the "Accepted Entrance Exam" column tells you which test decides your seat. For medical programmes, note that a valid NEET qualification is mandatory on top of the stream and marks requirement.

The key patterns to remember at AMU: all medical seats (MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, BUMS, MD, MS, MDS) run strictly through the NEET family of exams, while nearly every non-medical programme is decided by the AMU Entrance Exam, with engineering additionally accepting AMUEEE and JEE Main. Aim comfortably above the stated minimum aggregate, since these are floor requirements, not competitive scores. Category-wise relaxations exist under AMU's reservation policy, but you should confirm the exact relaxed percentage for your category directly in the official AMU admission guide before applying.

Course-Wise Admission Status

This section tells you, at a glance, where each Aligarh Muslim University programme stands in the 2026-27 admission cycle, how many seats are on offer where the figure is on record, the admission mode, and the exam that gates entry. It matters because AMU runs many programmes on different clocks: some (like AMUEEE-based B.Tech) are already deep into counselling, while medical PG seats are still at the registration stage. Use the "Application Status" column to prioritise what still needs action from you, and the "Seats" column to gauge competition where AMU has published intake.

The clear action points as of July 2026: medical PG applicants must finish NEET PG 2026 registration by 21 July 2026, and MBBS/BDS/B.Sc Nursing aspirants should stay ready for AMU's NEET-based counselling once the NEET UG 2026 result is out. B.Tech and M.Tech candidates should track their AMUEEE counselling rounds. Where seats are marked "not separately listed," verify the exact intake in AMU's official prospectus for your programme, as intake can change year to year.

Application Fees

At Aligarh Muslim University, there are two distinct fees you should never confuse: the application/exam fee you pay to register for the entrance test, and the much larger tuition/programme fee you pay after securing a seat. For NEET-based programmes the application fee goes to the National Testing Agency (NTA), while for AMU's own entrance tests the fee goes to the university. The table below lists application fees by category on separate rows, because SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD fees frequently differ from the General fee. Where AMU has not separately published a category's exam fee, it is shown as "not separately verified" rather than guessed.

Remember that clearing the application fee only lets you sit the exam; it does not reserve a seat. Once admitted, AMU's programme tuition applies separately (for example, the latest recorded fees are around Rs 2,39,000 for MBBS, Rs 1,02,000 for B.Tech, Rs 1,20,000 for B.Sc Nursing, Rs 76,000 for BA LLB and Rs 5,82,000 for MDS - covered in the next tables). Because NTA and AMU can revise fee slabs each cycle, confirm the exact current-year application fee for your category on the official conducting body's portal before paying.

Entrance Exam Requirements

Aligarh Muslim University does not run a single common test; the exam you need depends entirely on the programme you want. Medical seats are locked to the NEET family, engineering runs on AMUEEE (with JEE Main also accepted for B.Tech and NATA for B.Arch), and most other UG/PG courses use the AMU Entrance Exam. The table below maps each accepted exam to its programme, its 2026 exam date where verified, and the kind of score or rank that is competitive for AMU seats. Treat the "Typical Qualifying Score" column as directional guidance grounded in AMU's own 2024 closing ranks, not a guaranteed cut-off.

The most important thing to internalise is that a strong NEET rank is non-negotiable for AMU medicine and dentistry: in 2024 the General-category MBBS closing rank at AMU sat in roughly the 3,304 to 12,951 band, so aim well inside that range. For engineering, your AMUEEE rank drives both admission and branch allotment, making a top score valuable. Confirm each conducting body's 2026 schedule (NTA for NEET UG/JEE Main, NBEMS for NEET PG/MDS, and AMU for its own tests) on the respective official site.

Cutoff Analysis (2024-2026)

Cut-offs are the clearest signal of how competitive an Aligarh Muslim University seat is, especially for its flagship medical programmes. The table below shows AMU's verified NEET UG 2024 General-category closing ranks for MBBS and BDS, which give you a concrete benchmark to aim for. Because the NEET UG 2026 re-exam result was still awaited as of July 2026, the 2025 and 2026 closing ranks are shown as pending rather than estimated, so you are never handed a fabricated figure. Read each row as "the last rank that secured a seat in that category and year."

The trend the 2024 data makes obvious is the steep gap between MBBS and BDS demand: AMU's MBBS General closing rank (about 3,304 to 12,951) is far sharper than its BDS General closing rank (about 29,688 to 46,896), meaning MBBS aspirants need a substantially better NEET rank. Since the 2026 numbers depend on the pending NEET UG 2026 result, do not read too much into predicted cut-offs floating around aggregators. Use the 2024 band as your target, keep improving your NEET percentile, and re-check AMU's official counselling notifications once the result and seat matrix are published.

Counselling Process

Aligarh Muslim University runs separate counselling tracks for its own entrance exams (like AMUEEE and the AMU Entrance Exam) and for NEET-based medical seats. For AMUEEE 2026 specifically, the sequence below reflects the actual 2026 calendar, where Round 1 registration and choice-filling ran from 25-27 June 2026 and the Round 1 firm list came out between 3 and 5 July 2026. Follow these steps in order:

1. Registration: Qualified candidates register on AMU's counselling portal after the entrance result. For AMUEEE 2026, Round 1 registration ran from 25 to 27 June 2026.
2. Choice filling: Enter and lock your branch/course preferences during the same 25-27 June 2026 window for AMUEEE Round 1; order preferences carefully because allotment follows them strictly.
3. Seat allotment: Seats are allotted on the basis of AMUEEE rank, category and course preferences. The AMUEEE 2026 Round 1 seat allotment firm list was released between 3 and 5 July 2026.
4. Document verification: Report as instructed and get your originals (marksheets, category certificate, ID, NEET/AMUEEE scorecard as applicable) verified.
5. Fee payment and seat confirmation: Pay the admission fee within the stipulated deadline to freeze your allotted seat; missing it forfeits the allotment.
6. Subsequent rounds: Three counselling rounds are planned overall for AMUEEE 2026, so candidates not satisfied with Round 1 can participate in later rounds as seats become available.

For MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, BUMS and medical PG seats, counselling instead follows the relevant NEET (UG/PG/MDS) merit and AMU's institutional counselling once the national results are declared, so keep both AMU notifications and the NTA/NBEMS/MCC schedules on your radar.

Important Dates (2026)

This master calendar consolidates the canonical admission milestones for Aligarh Muslim University's 2026-27 cycle, combining AMU's own AMUEEE timeline with the national NEET dates that govern its medical seats. It matters because AMU applicants routinely juggle two different exam calendars, and missing one deadline can cost an entire year. Each row shows the event, the date where verified, and its current status as of July 2026. Where a specific date is not officially confirmed, the row honestly reads "to be announced" rather than guessing.

Two dates dominate the immediate horizon as of July 2026: the 21 July 2026 NEET PG registration deadline for AMU medical PG aspirants, and the awaited NEET UG 2026 result that will trigger MBBS/BDS/B.Sc Nursing counselling. AMUEEE candidates are already past their exam and into counselling rounds, so their focus shifts to seat allotment and reporting. For any row marked "to be announced," check the official AMU and conducting-body notifications, since these dates are firmed up shortly before the event.