BHU and AMU are sister concerns. Both institutes carry forward the same legacy so I don’t think they are comparable.
People usually want to believe that these biased universities will divide Hindus and Muslims and worsen their relations. But that’s not the case.
Both universities are loyal to their cause- Education.
As an AMU student, my sister loves her university. She has never visited BHU but she is sure BHU students love their university equally as well.
So I don’t think the two universities stand a chance of comparison when they both are equally good.
Aligarh Muslim University offers decent engineering courses. The course fee is nominal. The total course fees for B.Tech is around INR 10.63 lakhs. Departments like Mechanical and Electrical have good infrastructure. The faculty base for engineering is pretty good. Most of the faculty members have years of experience in teaching.
AMU engineering placements are decent. Students with good academic records get desired salary packages. Some of the major recruiters for the institute are Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Adobe, etc.
I was in a similar dilemma some years back. I ended up choosing AMU, but I am not happy with my decision. The placements at average level NITs like NIT Kurukshetra are much better than those at AMU.
I got placed for 3.5 LPA at a well known company. But my friend who studied at NIT Kurukshetra got a much higher offer from some other brand. It is better if you choose a good branch at a decent NIT, and master your subject. The ‘NIT’ tag holds a lot of prestige. Companies that visit both Jamia and AMU, offer better packages for the same roles to Jamia students.
Thus, I would strongly recommend you choose a decent NIT over AMU any day.
As your senior at AMU, here are some important tips from my side-
This is the best time to become self-sufficient and independent. Make the most of your stay at this university, and be sure to use your time wisely.
Aligarh Muslim University is one of the most reputed universities in the nation. Its overall NIRF ranking is 17 for the year 2020. It has a well recognized and felicitated team of faculty members who groom aspiring engineers to the standard of the leading organizations in the market.
The admission into the seven specialisations under the BTech programme is done through the Aligarh Muslim University Engineering Entrance Examination (AMUEEE).
Below table shows the number of seats in each specialization and the required eligibility criteria:
COURSES |
SEATS OFFERED |
MINIMUM AGGREGATE OF 50% IN CLASS 12THOR 50% AGGREGATE IN DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING FROM AMU |
CHEMICAL |
30 |
|
CIVIL |
60 |
|
COMPUTER SCIENCE |
50 |
|
ELECTRICAL |
60 |
|
ELECTRONICS |
50 |
|
MECHANICAL |
90 |
|
PETROLEUM |
25 |
Key points to remember while appearing for AMUEEE
If one is a studious person and practices sincerely for the test then it is not tough to crack it. While attempting the test one must be focused, and be able to manage time properly and be smart in approach. As the seats are limited and aspirants are in thousands one has to prepare really well in order to get admission to his or her preferred branch. Take as many mock-tests as possible to enhance your skills and manage time efficiently and the hardwork will pay off definitely.
Many reputed companies like TCS, Accenture, Infosys, IBM, JK Techno soft, HCL, Wipro, Bharti Telesoft and PSU's which include ONGC, IOCL, NPCIL participate in the recruitment drives. Over the years, the average placement rate has been over 60% with the average package at offer being between 4-7LPA. The statistics denote that for the computer science and electronics branch the placement rate has been higher, mostly over 75%.
AMU is better than VIT, SRM, Manipal and Thapar in many respects. AMU offers top notch facilities like these private colleges, but its fees are way less in comparison.
Here are the goods and bads of joining AMU-
Aligarh Muslim University is a more reputable brand in comparison to private colleges, and its education is much more affordable. You must work hard and get a good rank to get admission into AMU.
The Hostels are allotted during the admission process itself. There are 19 Halls of Residence in total and one Non-Resident Students Centre (NRSC). Out of the total, 13 hostels are for boys and 04 are for girls.
All the hostels in AMU have sharing rooms. There are four-seater, three-seaters and two-seaters rooms. No individual room is allotted to students in hostels. In case a student needs a single room then he can opt for a private hostel or PG’s around the university. Basic facilities in hostel rooms such as light, fan, cupboards are available. The hostels are situated in the midst of scenic beauty.
The hostel facilities at AMU are really very good. It provides a new corporate life at the University. Each hall has a Common Room with facilities for indoor games, a Reading Room, Library, Sports Clubs, and a Literary and Cultural Society. Also, Self-governance by students is encouraged. Badminton courts, Basketball courts, and TT Tables are also present in all hostels
Internet Connectivity: Internet connectivity is good in the hostels. High-speed WI-FI service of 72MBps is available in the hostels of AMU.
Cheap Dining fee: The monthly dining charges of AMU hostels vary between 1000–1300 per month, which is really cheap as compared to other government universities.
Canteens are also available on the campus as well as around the hostels. Water supply in the washrooms is available 24 hours. Power cut-off is very rare in these hostels. All in all, a student will not be disappointed if he /she opts for a hostel facility at Aligarh Muslim University considering the facilities provided in it.
Aligarh Muslim University is one of the most reputed universities in the nation. Its overall NIRF ranking is 19 while the law college ranks 11th. The college has a strong alumni network and innumerable legal icons are a product of this college who have rendered services for the highest authorities in the nation.
Notable points for admission process are:
The law college has a traditional approach and one might argue that the students are not provided with modern day learning methods and enough exposure as few of the other private institutes or the NLUs. But if one wishes to get into the judiciary, academics or civil services this is one of the best choices undoubtedly. The college boasts of a highly eminent and star studded, esteemed faculties also inviting reputed guest lecturers from time to time.
Placement Highlights:
Regular moot courts, seminars are organised to enable students to gain exposure. Key highlights about the placement statistics are:
Most students either pursue higher studies or start practising law and excel in whatever field they choose due to the immense knowledge gained at this institution. The college also increases exposure by adopting innovative practices like Practical Training Programme, Legal Internship Programme and Legal Literacy and Mass Awareness Programme in remote districts.
Both Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University are well-known institutions that offer BA LLB programs. Both institutions have their own unique strengths and weaknesses, and the choice ultimately depends on your personal preferences and requirements. Here are some points to consider while making your decision:
No, there is no special reservation for Dalits in Aligarh Muslim University. In fact, there is no reservation for any caste or religion at AMU. However, you need to mention your religion in the application form. After the entrance, the selection list is prepared purely based on merit.
Although the university does have an internal quota AMU. If you want to take admission in an MTech course at AMU, your qualifying degree is BTech or BE. You can take advantage of the internal student quota, only if you have completed your undergraduate engineering degree from AMU.
Some of the other quotas at AMU are as follows.
CA Quotas for Child of Alumni |
CE Quotas for Child of Employees |
NRI Quotas for Non-Residential of an Indian student |
PWD Quotas for persons with Disabilities |
Sports quota |
- |
AMU has reservations for only internal (SC, ST, OBc) and other categories of students, not for Dalits.