AMU B.Sc {Hons.}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aligarh, Uttar PradeshCentral UniversityEstd 1920NAAC Grade A+ 3.4
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Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 6, 2026

Aligarh Muslim University offers B.Sc. Honours in 12 specializations spanning Sciences including Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, and Community Science. The four-year programme fees range from INR 35,700 for most science disciplines to INR 235,600 for Agriculture. Admission to most specializations is through the AMU Admission Test. AMU is ranked 10th among Indian universities in NIRF 2025.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling underway, admissions expected to complete by 31 August 2026.


Key Points

  • The Agriculture specialization carries a fee of INR 235,600 and includes field attachment and practical farm sessions as part of the four-year curriculum.
  • Mathematics at AMU is available under both B.A. Hons (Faculty of Arts) and B.Sc. Hons (Faculty of Science). The B.Sc. Hons variant costs INR 87,200 and places students in a science faculty environment with quantitative and applied focus.
  • Community Science covers nutrition, textiles, and home management and feeds directly into AMU’s M.Sc. Resource Management and Consumer Science at the postgraduate level.

AMU B.Sc. Hons Fees 2026

Fees vary across specializations. Sciences with laboratory and field components carry higher fees. Agriculture has the highest fee due to farm infrastructure and practical training costs.

SpecializationsDurationTotal Fees (General Category)
Botany, Chemistry, Computer Application, Physics, Statistics, Zoology4 YearsINR 35,700
Geography, Geology4 YearsINR 40,200
Industrial Chemistry4 YearsINR 41,700
Community Science4 YearsINR 47,600
Mathematics4 YearsINR 87,200
Agriculture4 YearsINR 235,600
  • Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

AMU B.Sc. Hons Admission 2026

Important Dates

EventDate
Application Form Open01 February 2026
Application Deadline (without late fee)05 April 2026
Application Deadline (with late fee)12 April 2026
Last Date for Completion of Admissions31 August 2026
  • Admission Test dates are announced separately on amucontrollerexams.com per specialization.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

  • At least 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.
  • PCB or PCM combination required for most science specializations.
  • Agriculture requires 10+2 with Biology, Chemistry, or Agriculture as a principal subject.
  • Age limit of 21 years (general) or 23 years (reserved categories) as on 01 July 2026.

Admission Process

  • Apply online through AMU Controller of Examinations portal at amucontrollerexams.com.
  • The AMU Admission Test is MCQ-based and subject-specific to each specialization group.
  • Seat allotment is based on merit rank in the Admission Test combined with category quotas.
  • Reserved seats exist for Aligarh District candidates, ex-servicemen dependants, and Kashmiri Migrants.

AMU B.Sc. Hons vs Other Colleges

Here is how AMU B.Sc. Hons compares with similar central universities on fees, entrance exams, cutoff, and placements.

CollegeAMU AligarhJMI DelhiBHU VaranasiDelhi University
Fees35.7K to 2.36LNot DisclosedNot DisclosedNot Disclosed
ExamsAMU TestCUET UGCUET UGCUET UG
CutoffNot DisclosedNot DisclosedNot DisclosedNot Disclosed
SalaryNot DisclosedNot DisclosedNot DisclosedNot Disclosed
CD Rating4.1/54.1/53.9/53.9/5

✓ Opt for this if

  • The target specialization (Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Community Science, Agriculture) is rare at comparable central universities.
  • Continuation into AMU PG programmes like M.Sc. is the planned pathway and seamless internal admission is a priority.
  • Category-based reserved seat benefits at AMU apply to the candidate.
  • The AMU Admission Test is preferred over CUET UG for entry into an Honours science programme.

✗ Skip if

  • CUET UG score is strong and DU or BHU admission is reachable in the target specialization.
  • The programme must be in a metro city with access to industry internships.
  • The target specialization is not among the 12 offered under B.Sc. Hons at AMU.

AMU B.Sc. Hons Scholarships 2026

B.Sc. Hons students at AMU are eligible for university-level financial support and national scholarship schemes.

ScholarshipAmountEligibilityDeadline
AMU Merit-cum-Means StipendAs notified by DSWAdmitted students with financial need and meritAs notified by Dean Students Welfare
Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)As per Government normsSC, ST, OBC and Minority studentsAs per NSP portal
UP Minority ScholarshipAs per UP Government normsMinority students domiciled in Uttar PradeshAs per scholarship.up.gov.in
Donor ScholarshipsVaries by donorSelected by respective scholarship donors annuallyAs notified by Scholarship Section
  • Visit scholarships.gov.in for National Scholarship Portal applications.

AMU B.Sc {Hons.} Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, AMU ranks #118 out of 277 colleges in India. According to 109 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the B.Sc {Hons.} program at AMU is rated 4.1/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 645/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

AMU is ranked by several ranking agencies such as India Today, Outlook, Times Higher Education. Some of these rankings are as follows-

  • #47 out of 120 under India Today Ranking 2020.
  • #61 out of 100 under Outlook Ranking 2024.
  • #501-600 out of 801 under Times Higher Education Ranking 2020.
Ranking AgencyLatestPrevious
Collegedunia.com
#191 out of 300 (2026)
#2nd Uttar Pradesh
#118 out of 277 (2025)
#3rd Uttar Pradesh
India Today
#47 out of 120 (2020)
#2nd Uttar Pradesh
#41 out of 124 (2019)
Outlook
#59 out of 95 (2026)
#2nd Uttar Pradesh
#61 out of 100 (2024)
#3rd Uttar Pradesh
Times Higher Education
#501-600 out of 801 (2020)
#501-600 out of 800 (2019)

AMU B.Sc. Hons FAQs

Ques. How does B.Sc. Hons Agriculture at AMU differ from a state agricultural university like GBPUAT?

Ans. AMU B.Sc. Hons Agriculture is a central university degree recognized across all sectors. State agricultural universities like GBPUAT Pantnagar have larger farm infrastructure and more specialization options at the UG level. AMU is a better fit for candidates who plan to combine agriculture with PG options in science or management at the same institution. GBPUAT is more suitable if farm-scale exposure and state agriculture recruitment are the primary goals.

Ques. What is the difference between B.A. Hons Mathematics and B.Sc. Hons Mathematics at AMU?

Ans. B.A. Hons Mathematics at AMU is under the Faculty of Arts at a total fee of INR 33,300. B.Sc. Hons Mathematics is under the Faculty of Science at INR 87,200. The B.Sc. variant emphasizes applied and analytical mathematics with science-faculty context, while the B.A. variant is more theoretically and socially oriented. For M.Sc. Mathematics or M.Sc. Statistics progression, the B.Sc. background is more directly aligned with PG entry expectations.

Ques. Does AMU B.Sc. Hons admission use CUET UG or only the AMU Admission Test?

Ans. AMU conducts its own Admission Test for B.Sc. Hons and does not use CUET UG scores. This differs from Delhi University and BHU, which rely on CUET UG. Candidates must register separately at amucontrollerexams.com. This means applying to AMU and CUET-based universities simultaneously requires managing two separate preparation and registration tracks at the same time.

Ques. Can AMU B.Sc. Hons graduates gain direct admission to AMU M.Sc. without a separate entrance test?

Ans. No. AMU M.Sc. admission requires a separate AMU Admission Test even for its own graduates. There is no automatic internal progression. However, familiarity with the exam pattern and department structure is an indirect advantage for AMU B.Sc. graduates competing on the M.Sc. merit list alongside candidates from other universities.

Ques. What career options does a B.Sc. Hons Community Science from AMU open up?

Ans. Community Science covers nutrition, textiles, and home management. Graduates can enter food and nutrition consulting, textile merchandising, or government extension services. AMU’s M.Sc. Resource Management and Consumer Science is the direct PG continuation. Graduates also qualify for nutrition-focused government roles under ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) and similar rural welfare programmes at the district level.

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sangeeta bhatt
Mar 22, 2023 14:39
Hindi sahitya se phd hojayega
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saima khan
Dec 30, 2022 21:16
I want to take admission in BUMS
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Ashish Ramtari
Dec 31, 2022 06:58

Admission to the AMU Aligarh BAMS is done on the basis of marks secured in the NEET examination. Non-NEET candidates can also apply for admission on the basis of marks achieved in the 10+2 class-level board examination. 

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sheela
Oct 31, 2022 19:50
Sar acting courses me admission Lena h Sar help kar do Sar pelej sar
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Sinbad Chongtham
Nov 2, 2022 15:03

Aligarh Muslim University does not offer any courses in the field of Acting or Drama. But you can check the institutes where you can pursue acting courses from Diploma in Acting and BA in Acting.

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sneha
Oct 18, 2022 14:40
How to take admission in pg diploma courses
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Sinbad Chongtham
Oct 20, 2022 17:04

AMU offers PG Diploma courses in various disciplines. Admission to these programs is granted based on the merit of the entrance test conducted by the university. However, the admission eligibility criteria differ from one program to another. You can check the eligibility criteria for the respective PG Diploma programs from AMU Admission.

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anupam yadav
Sep 14, 2022 20:29
Is neet compulsory for B.sc nursing in AMU 2022 ?
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Jaspreet Kaur
Sep 17, 2022 23:41

No, NEET entrance test scores are not required to get admission to Bachelors of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing as CUET entrance is conducted for the course. The registration process for the course has already started for the 2022 – 2026 academic session. 

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mohd naeem
Sep 10, 2022 10:03

Is PhD available in Pharmacology or Pharmacy? What is the fee structure?

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Jaspreet Kaur
Sep 14, 2022 22:35

Yes, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) does offer a Ph.D. in Pharmacology on a full-time basis and the fee is INR 35,000 for the duration of 3 years which includes various charges such as medical charges, tuition fees, examination fees, library charges, and other minimal charges. 

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nabeela najeeb
Sep 9, 2022 18:22
what is the fee structure of MDS in 2022 .....
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Jaspreet Kaur
Sep 14, 2022 22:33

The fee for the Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) is INR 5,82,000 for the duration of 3 years which includes various charges such as tuition fees, youth development fund, security deposit, lab charges, library charges, medical charges, and other minimal charges. 

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shahid altamas
Aug 12, 2022 23:19
What is the fee structure of BA Political honours in 2022 starting session??
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Jaspreet Kaur
Aug 21, 2022 00:57

The fee for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) Political Science Honours is INR 2,45,000 for the duration of 3 years which includes various charges such as college development fund, medical charges, registration fees, tuition fees, examination fees, and other minimal charges. 


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