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Is Aligarh Muslim University only for Muslims?

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Liyansha Jain | Contributor-Level 10

a year ago

No, the university is open to all irrespective of caste, creed, religion or gender. All one has to do is fulfill the eligibility criteria and secure a seat in this university. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are the AMU Entrance Exam, CUET, and others. Aligarh Muslim University do follow a reservation policy which can be checked from the official website. Recently, in a press statement as released by the Indian Express, Aligarh University member clarified that the university has never followed a policy of reserving seats for Muslims. “It rather reserv

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Mallika Ahuja | Contributor-Level 9

a year ago

No, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is not exclusively for Muslims. While it was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to advance education among Muslims in India, it has always been open to students of all communities. AMU follows a secular approach and welcomes students from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. The university aims to promote education and foster a spirit of inclusivity. Admissions are based on merit, and students from various communities enroll in a wide range of academic programs offered by AMU. The institution emphasizes diversity and has a rich history of providing quality education to students irre

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Lalit Bhandari If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong! | Guide-Level 15

2 years ago

Yes, a Hindu can study in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU Aligarh). The term "Muslim" appears in the university's name, although it has nothing to do with the number of seats or quotas. Despite the fact that some seats are also set aside for foreigners or the children of NRIs. AMU was accessible to everyone from the start, despite being a Muslim project created by Syed Ahmad Khan alone. One of its early pupils was Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, who later served as president of the first provisional government of India in exile in Kabul.