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Aligarh Muslim University - AMU B.A/B.Sc./B.Com and other courses entrance cut off and merit

Aligarh Muslim University has reached heights of performance by maintaining its position among the best universities of India. Being a highly renowned public university, thousands of students yearn to be a part of this institution and plant their careers. Therefore, AMU maintains rigid and merit-based entrance exams at all levels that are called AMU entrance cut off. Lakhs of students from the country, as well as international, are made eligible to take admission here based on merit.

Meaning of cut off or merit in AMU

Amu Cut-off is basically the minimum marks a student is required to obtain in order to be eligible for admission in any of the institutions. If the student scores less than that particular number then he/she won’t be given admission. For e.g., if the cut-off is 50 for a 100 marks entrance exam then, students scoring less than 50 will not make it to the selected list. Even students scoring 49 will not be given an acceptance or they are included in the waiting lists in AMU entrance.

What is the criteria of merit in AMU?

Every university has some general criteria for setting cut off or merit for entrance just like AMU entrance cut off and some of their factors for that. In AMU, the merit depends on the following basic aspects-

  • Several students appearing for the entrance test- The quantity of candidates shares a positive correlation with the high cut-off. In other words, it is quite obvious that the more the number of candidates giving the test; the more the competition would be. Especially in public universities where there are a limited amount of seats available; students from so many educational backgrounds with their level of skills and knowledge appear for this, which therefore increases the competition among the candidates.

  • The difficulty level of the test- When tests are quite easy, then most of the students tend to score high. Concerning that merit would also turn high. E.g. if most of the students score around 70 due to the test being too easy; then the merit might get up to 75 or 80. This factor has a great role in identifying and setting the merit. The merit takes a major turn; it rises too high or experiences a major downfall comparatively.

  • Availability of seats- Cut-off differs for each level based on the number of seats. E.g. at the UG level in B.A, there are more than 300 seats whereas at the PG level there are 40-50 seats in different programs. Hence, the cut-off might be less at the UG level than that of at PG level due to the more accessibility of seats at the former level.

  • Internal and external- This is a very general factor of any university that internals is given more preference. In AMU, internals gets a 50% advantage and as a result, the cut-off of the internals is comparatively low.

Categories of SC/ST/other- The students of certain categories of experience are less cut off as compared to general. Being one of the focal universities, certain categories are supposed to receive a bit of relaxation.

There are certain marks or ranges which are observed as regular like

The marks for general might range from 60-70 for science and for arts it gets to 50-55 for general externals. Also, it will vary to different categories. But still, on the basis of some factors, the range may increase and decrease every year. And sometimes the range for arts/humanities might rise.

The range is 50-55 and sometimes it might get 40-45 or 60-65 for general externals.  Here, again the range varies.

The Waiting list in amu

  • The waiting list is made to give chances to other students if any of the selected students did not appear for admission or he/she refused to take admission. The students whose scores are somewhat low than the cut-off are included in the list and according to the number of seats. Those of the students whose marks are much distanced from the merit are not included in the waiting list. This list is made in general as well of the other categories.

Conclusion

  • Even though certain ranges are considered, we cannot rely on any standard one. Every year, the pattern changes, the interests of the majority might change. E.g. if there is a huge population of candidates applying for the r B.SC entrance exam this year; then it might be possible that the student’s quantity get an increase in B.An entrance the next year. Things remain quite uncertain.

    Yes, there is a change in the ranges now as compared to earlier, like some 7-8 years before. The cut-off used to be very low for the arts or social sciences and they used to be quite static. The number of students opting for this field was low. But, now with the increased demands in all the streams; the competition has increased and improved even.

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AMU Courses after 12th

AMU Courses after 12th PCM and PCB

AMU Courses after 12th

Future Courses after Completing 12th PCM or PCB in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)

Being one of those central universities of India, Aligarh Muslim University offers various under-graduation programs and courses. AMU also maintains several schools in its affiliation, namely, S.T.S School for Boys (founded in 1875), AMU city school (1889), AMU girls school (made especially to empower girls’ education), Sayyid Hamid Senior Secondary School for Boys (1987), Senior Secondary School for girls (1987), City Girls High School, AMU ABK High School for girls and boys separately, and also the Ahmadi School for Visually Challenged Students (founded in 1927).  Being admitted to AMU schools gives students a 50% internal advantage for the entrance exams in any course. You can also check out any part time courses in AMU.

AMU Courses After 12th

This question always comes to every student’s mind. What are the AMU Courses after 12th PCM and PCB? Whether you are from PCM or PCB. Here is this answer to the question.

Students completing 12th PCM and PCB from any institution can avail numerous courses opportunities in AMU. The following are the courses available to apply for-

Students completing PCM can apply for B.tech courses. The engineering faculty has various departments or branches like civil, Electrical, chemical, petroleum, architecture, applied physics, applied chemistry, etc. Candidates looking forward to get admitted to this four years programme should have aggregate 50% marks in 12th and then appear for the entrance exams. The admission is granted on the basis of merit of the test. B. E is also a course of engineering here but the classes are held in the evening.

B. A LLB – It is a 5-year program and students both from PCM and PCB are eligible to take the entrance and get admitted to this course. The aggregate marks in 12th should be 50%. 

  • B.Sc. (Hons) – Bachelor’s in Science offers various subjects to science steam students ranging from Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Botany, agricultural science, Computer applications, and many others.
  • B. A in foreign languages- The department has Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish as the international languages to be taught. It is also a 3years program and science students can apply for the entrance exams for getting admission here.
  • B. F. A- Bachelor’s in fine arts is also available for both the stream students.
  • Diploma in general nursing and Midwifery- The students are required to obtain a minimum of 40% total marks in 12th in order to be eligible for this course.

Diploma courses offered in Aligarh Muslim University are 12th PCB and PCM are

  • Diploma in Animation and Multimedia

  • Diploma in Wound Care and dressing

  • Diploma in Nursing Unani

  • Diploma in Orthopedics and Plaster Techniques.

  • Diploma in Elementary Education (DEED)

  • Advance Diploma in Unani Pharmacy

  • Advance Diploma in Solar engineering and management.

Conclusion-

Aligarh Muslim University has endeavoured to expand its arena of courses with better learning opportunities for students. And no doubt, the quality of teaching has made its fairway to the institute; but still, there is a number of programs and courses that AMU lacks and are offered by other central universities like JNU, DU, etc.

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amu rca 2021-22

AMU Residential Coaching Academy (RCA)

AMU RCA - History, Admission and Facts

amu rca 2021-22

Aligarh Muslim University AMU Residential Coaching Institute or RCA is an institute run by Aligarh Muslim University to prepare the willing aspirants mainly for the civil and judicial service programme. The centre was established in 2010 after being integrated with the Coaching & Guidance centre of the university when the scheme “Establishment of Residential Coaching Academy for Minorities/SC/ST and Women” was sanctioned by UGC.

AMU RCA Institute’s current director is Prof. Imran Saleem of Department of Commerce AMU, Prof. Asiya Chaudhary as Deputy Director, with Dr. Jahangir Chauhan (Dept. of commerce Amu) and Mr. Mohammad Zaid as assistant directors. The centre employs many Amu teachers and professors to teach the students enrolled in this institute.

By providing valuable knowledge in this area, the institute facilitates the students’ personality development, key strengths, and communication skills for better performance in competitive exams. The center also has a Maulana Azad library with separate reading halls for boys and girls for all the admitted students and offers the required study materials for the competitive examinations.

Admission criteria in AMU RCA

All the students desiring admission to this institute are supposed to fill out the entrance form from the site and appear for the National Level Entrance Test. They select-

  • 100 students for general Civil Service
  • 60 for Judicial Service
  • 50 students for the super-50 program of Civil Service.

Test Pattern

  • 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of general studies
  • CSAT for 100 marks.
  • Two long essays for 100 marks
  • And an interview for 50 marks.

The results and the dates for admissions are notified on RCA webpage. Prior to the results, the answer keys for the entrance is already made available on the website concerned. Selected students will get the accommodation in Sherwani hall and selected females will be allotted RCA girls’ hostel. After getting admitted, one can obtain the library membership.

The Coaching also conducts Mock interviews for the students who have qualified UPSC Civil Service exams (mains) for the better practice of the students with zero charge. The interviewers’ team consists of retired bureaucrats, IAS/IPS officers, and some experts. These mock sessions aid students with better practice and get the real-setting experience.

AMU RCA Coaching offers a programme for Staff Selection Commission- Combined Graduate Level (SSG-CGL) and Bank Probationary Officer (BPO) after the entrance test. Moreover, it has the facility of NET coaching for AMU students in Science and Life Sciences and NET/JRF crash courses for art students. University students can also take classes for GATE, English phonetics, Jurisprudence, Contract Act, etc.

AMU RCA Papers

Here is the list of RCA AMU previous year question papers.

Events by Residential Coaching Academy (RCA)

Recently, it held a Facilitation-cum-press conference Program in July 2021. It also organises meetings with the Vice Chancellor of AMU. With that, the motivating sessions for the candidate’s personality and development, workshops, seminars, interactive sessions with qualified Civil servants, and other interview sessions are effectively arranged to provide students with better insights into preparing their entrances and resolving eir queries.

Prominent speakers visited till now-

  • In 2017, Mr. Abu Imran (IAS),  Mr. Noorul hasan (IPS) and Deputy Director of RCA Jamia Milia Islamia, Mr. Mohd. Tarique Khan were invited.

  • In 2018, Ms. Hena Usman IPS and Mr. Faiz Ahmad Kidwai (IAS) MP Cadre Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation, Bhopal

  • In 2019,  Mr. G.R. Raghavender, Joint Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Law & Justice (Department of Law)

Conclusion-

According to RTI, the performance remains low of RCA of Aligarh Muslim University even after funding huge amount of Rs. 11.65 crore to the institute. As per the reports of RCI, 22 and 27 candidates for states civil service and judicial services exams have qualified respectively. This data draws a huge question mark to the centre’s efficiency in fostering the competent candidates for civil services examinations.

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History of Mohammadan Anglo Oriental College

History of MAO College

History of Mohammadan Anglo Oriental College

History of AMU MAO College ( Mohammadan Anglo Oriental)

The History of MAO College is unique, but first, we will discuss who augmented MAO College. Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was established in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, initially as a grammar school, to take it to a college-level organization called Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College. Its given Urdu name was Madrasatul Uloom Musalmanan-e-Hind. It began procedure on Queen Victoria’s 56th birthday celebration, held on the twenty-fourth of 1875. He discovered it as he thought of ability in English and “Western sciences” as necessary skills for maintaining Muslims’ political impact, significantly in Northern Asian nations. Likewise, Congress’s developing impact and infamy became a reason for worry for the nation.

To counter the developing impact of the Congress, the nation authorized the arrangement of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (M.A.O.) Defense Association within the year 1893. It was discovered as Madrasat ul Uloom Musalmanan-e-Hind in 1875, and after 2 years, it became Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College. After that, in 1920, it became Aligarh Muslim University. So, AMU has a long history, and Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was the person who contributed their whole life to the advocacy of our education.

The lawmaker Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established the example of Aligarh Muslim University, the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, in 1875, having effectively settled two faculties. These were necessary for the event of Muslim arousal connected with Syed Ahmad Khan, which came to be referred to as the Aligarh Movement. He thought capability in English and “Western sciences” were important skills for maintaining Muslims’ political impact, significantly in Northern Asian nations.

Khan’s image for the college trusted his visit to Oxford Associate in Nursing Cambridge, and he was required to create an instruction framework just like the British model. Sir Syed breastfed the inspiration once English coaching was taboo. Intermediate categories were begun in 1878, and in 1881, B.A. degree categories were supplemental. In 1881, a standard help preliminary category was begun for attempting understudies. In 1887, it began to prepare understudies to enter the Thomason College of Engineering at Roorkee.

First and foremost, the college was related to the University of Calcutta for the registration assessment but changed into a partner of Allahabad University in 1885. In 1877, the college was raised to the high school level, and Robert Lytton, the initial peer of the writer

The school likewise distributed a magazine by its name. Sir Syed said that their goal was to create a university. It is an example of Aligarh Muslim University.

Aligarh Muslim University is an Associate in Nursing open central college in Aligarh, India, that was initially settled by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan because of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875. Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920, under the Aligarh Muslim University Act.

You can also check out AMU Campus.

On May 5, 1872, Sir Syed presented his plan for a Muslim instructive organization at a gathering of the Committee for the Advancement of Muslim Education. Gifts were to be welcomed. A Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College Fund Committee was discovered. On the Gregorian calendar, in month eight of 1877, the Viceroy Lord writer established the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College) framework stone. Within the location that Sir Syed followed through on this event, he created two important focuses that are necessary today—the purpose was to create a school, and Muslims had discovered it.

“From the seed that we tend to sow nowadays, there could jump up a powerful tree whose branches, the same as those of the banyan of the dirt, can in their remodel strike firm roots into the planet and themselves send forward new and unbelievable saplings; that this College could venture into a University whose kids can proceed at some point of the length and expansiveness of the land to lecture the nice news of free inquiry and big-hearted lenience and pure moral quality”

Amu MAO college first Principle -Theodore Beck Intro

Who was the first principle Mohammadan Anglo Oriental College?  Theodore Beck (4 July 1859 tend Newington – a pair of September 1899, Shimla) was a Quaker and British educationist operating for nation dominion in Asian nation. From 1883 till his ending in 1899 he was Principal of Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, which later became Aligarh Muslim University.

Early life of Theodore Beck

Theodore Beck was the kid of Joseph Beck (1829-1891), an Associate in Nursing instrument maker. Joseph Beck was a person from the Anti-Slavery Society, money handler of the buddies War Victims Relief Committee throughout the warfare,[3] and drove the mission guaranteeing Clissold Park changed into a public park. Theodore was tutored at the University of London and Trinity College, Cambridge., wherever he was a functioning individual from the ‘Missionaries’, Associate in Nursing understudy society established by Frederick Denison Maurice. He was noninheritable his Cambridge B.A. in 1883.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan mentioned Beck as the Principal of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh. After the fundamental principle, Henry George Impey Siddons had given up with persistent shortcomings in 1883; Sir Syed Ahmed Khan mentioned that Beck succeeded him. He was assigned Principal in 1883, developed Simply 24, accepted accountability for the school on 1 February 1864, and filled in as Principal until he died in 1899.

Beck succeeded Henry George Impey Siddons, the essential Principal of M.A.O College in Aligarh, and filled in as Principal from 1883 to 1899. He was one of the secretaries of the Mohammedan Defense Association.

Another story of Sir Syed Khan prevailing setbacks

After Sir Syed kicked the pail in 1898, Beck offered himself an interest in a “Sir Syed Memorial Store.”. He created articles, passed on addresses, and visited Allahabad and elsewhere to assemble resources for raising a proper celebration and setting up Sir Syed’s dream of a Muslim university. To raise MAO College to the circumstances with Muslim University, Beck expected to assemble a measure of Rs. 1,000,000.

He won by persuading Englishmen similar to Muslims to contribute; the Viceroy, Lord Elgin, contributed Rs. 2,000. Regardless, Beck’s prosperity began to fail as he worked on the charm. Disregarding how he moved to Simla to recuperate, he kicked the can there on September 2, 1899. After he passed on, his more energetic sister Emma Josephine Beck returned to Britain, where she transformed into the secretary of the National Indian Association.

On 10th September 1920, the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College) of Aligarh was changed into the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). The essential grounds of the AMU are arranged in Aligarh, and two working off-ground networks are organized in Malappuram and Murshidabad.

The MAO was the brainchild of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, who, after the First War of Indian Independence in 1857, thought it was essential that Muslims train for government occupations and prepare for extra arrangements in British universities. Raja Jai Kishan helped Sir Syed in the making of the MAO.

In 1842, the British decided to exchange Persian for government occupations, and since this was a huge language of the Court of Law, this caused a huge load of torment among Muslims. Sir Syed thought it critical for Muslims to be familiar with English and specialized examinations in their neighborhood to keep up its effect in India (especially in the North).

In preparation for the foundation of a Muslim university, Sir Syed began by starting schools. The Scientific Society of Aligarh was set up in 1864 to translate Western books into Indian lingo. This was, in like manner, the inception of the introduction of Western preparation in India.

Behind the history of MAO College

Another History of MAO College related to finance and financial assistance for the sponsorship of the MAO was given by Sir Sultan Mahommad Shah, the Aga Khan III. In 1857, Sir Syed set up the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh. He detailed the school after the Oxford and Cambridge Universities, which he had been to before making a trip to England. Sir Syed’s vision was to develop a school that was in agreement with British preparation while simultaneously holding its Islamic character.

The MAO was the primary private association set up either by the government or by a broad society in India. Through the drawn-out, the school continued to show Indian Muslims who added to the political working environments of the British by traveling to India. Messenger Lord Curzon praised the school and the work it was doing uncommonly.

From the start, the MAO joined forces with the Kolkata University and, in this manner, moved to Allahabad University in 1885. Before the century ludicrous had started its magazine, The Aligarian, and had furthermore settled a master’s level college. Now associate improvement had begun within the varsity to vary over the MAO into a college. To deliver the goods, the MAO began by adding additional activities to the instructive arrangement, and a college for young ladies was additionally opened in 1907. On September 10, 1920, the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental school was remodeled into the Aligarh Muslim University.

AMU Infrastructure

The AMU grounds are spread over 467.6 hectares in the town of Aligarh. The grounds are flecked with Moslems, equally up-to-date. The AMU offers several hundred courses and pulls in understudies from around the globe, like West Africa and Southeast Asia. A couple of courses have even placed control on understudies from SAARC and Commonwealth countries. The college is accessible to everybody, independent of standing, articulation of confidence, religion, or sexual direction.

Besides academics, AMU outfits understudies with sports workplaces, similar to football, cricket, ball, tennis, swimming, and horse riding.

The AMU has around 30,000 understudies, 1,400 instructors, and 6,000 non-showing staff on its cash. The university also has 12 assets in 95 workplaces: five foundations, thirteen centers, eighteen entryways of homes, and seventy-three hotels. The AMU has five auxiliary faculties, one for the apparently tried and two senior discretionary faculties for young fellows and young ladies. The college also offers lodging workplaces to academics and understudies.

AMU also established its Coaching Institute for Civil Service Aspirants, with the name AMU RCA, in 2010.

Henry St. George Impey Siddons

(Henry St. George Impey Siddons) – It came upon within the year 1884 and furthermore, was named when Henry St. George Impey Siddons, the first prime of the MAO College.

In 1877, Sir Syed came upon the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental school in Aligarh and planned the varsity when Oxford and Cambridge universities that he had visited out venturing bent on the European country. His objective was to manufacture a College on prime of Brits steering structure anyway while not dealing with its Moslem characteristics.

Trustees of MAO

A leading body of trustees was made public in the name of the foundation of a Muslim school and mentioned that folks save liberally. By then, the viceroy and governor of Bharat, Thomas Remotion, had given an associate endowment of ₹10,000, whereas the Lt. Authoritative Head of the North-Western Provinces contributed ₹1,000. By March 1874, resources for the varsity stayed at ₹1,53,92, and Maharao Raja Mahamdar Singh Mahamder Bahadur of Patiala contributed ₹58,000, whereas Raja Shambhu Narayan of Benaras gave ₹60. Donations were also rolled in from the Maharajah of Vizianagaram.

From the beginning, the varsity was associated with the University of Calcutta for the register appraisal but was remodeled into an associate assistant of Allahabad University in 1885. The seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, created an impressive endowment of five hundred thousand rupees to the current association in 1918.

List of Chancellor and Vice Chancellor in Aligarh Muslim University
Chancellors of AMU

The chancellors of AMU are as follows:

Vice-Chancellors of AMU
The vice-chancellors of AMU are as follows:
  • Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan Raja Saheb of Mahmudabad (December 1920 – February 1923)
  • Nawab Mohammad Muzammilullah Khan Sherwani (January 1927 – February 1929, March 1923 – December 1923 (officiating))
  • Sir Syed Ross Masood (February 1929 – October 1934)
  • Sir Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad (April 1935 – April 1938)
  • Zahid Husain (April 1947 – August 1947)
  • Nawab Mohammad Ismail Khan (October 1947 – November 1948, October 1934 – April 1935 (officiating))
  • Zakir Husain (November 1948 – September 1956)
  • B. H. Zaidi (October 1956 – November 1962)
  • Badruddin Tayyabji (November 1962 – February 1965)
  • Nawab Ali Yavar Jung (March 1965 – January 1968)
  • Abdul Aleem (January 1968 – January 1974)
  • A. M. Khusro (September 1974 – September 1979)
  • Saiyid Hamid, IAS (June 1980 – March 1985)
  • Syed Hasim Ali, IAS (April 1985 – October 1989)
  • M. N. Faruqui (October 1990 – December 1994)
  • Mahmoodur Rahman, IAS (May 1995 – May 2000)
  • Mohammad Hamid Ansari (May 2000 – March 2002)
  • Naseem Ahmad, IAS (May 2002 – April 2007)
  • P. K. Abdul Aziz (June 2007 – January 2012
  • Gen. Zameer Uddin Shah (Retd.) (May 2012 – May 2017)
  • Tariq Mansoor (May 2017 – present)
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Amu Maulana Azad Library

AMU Maulana Azad Library

amu mulana azad library

Maulana Azad Library is the central library of the Aligarh Muslim University, which is legendary for its invaluable collections of manuscripts, rare books, and artifacts. M.A. Library currently holds quite 13 lakh volumes of books and subscribes to popular research journals and databases. The library meets the requirements of its students, academics, and research scholars with a good range of library services provided by 110 college and departmental libraries, including Engineering College Library, Medical College Library, science Cyber Library, and Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College Library. Also, according to Wikipedia, Amu Maulana Azad Library is one of Asia’s largest libraries.

 The Central Library of the Aligarh Muslim University, popularly referred to as Maulana Azad Library, is one of the most important university libraries, which possesses about 18,00,000 volumes of books and 55,097 current journals in hard and soft copies.

The inspiration of the Library was laid in 1877 at the time of multinational of the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College by Lord Lytton, the then Viceroy of India and it had been named after him as Lytton Library. This grand seven-storied building was inaugurated by Late Nehru, the primary Prime Minister of independent India in 1960 and therefore the Library was renamed as Maulana Azad Library, after an excellent scholar, educationist, and statesman, insurgent and therefore the first Education Minister of the independent India.

M.A. Library is that the Central Library of the University with quite 110 sister libraries (college/departmental libraries). It’s a World famous repository of rare manuscripts and books in Urdu, Persian and Arabic languages. One among the foremost priced a part of the Library is its Manuscripts Division which possess about 16,000 rare and invaluable manuscripts on Islam, Hinduism, etc.

M.A. Library has introduced state-of-the-art information technology, and it’s fully automated with LibSys 7.0 software, which connects most 3,000 computers within the University because the centers are in distant states. The 3M security system and three dozen CCTV cameras ensure the safety of the library materials. Over 8,000 students, teachers, and other members visit the Library almost daily.

Aligarh Muslim University's Maulana Azad Library Divisions

Oriental Division in AMU Library

M.A. Library possesses about 1.5 lakh books in Persian, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, and Sanskrit on most the themes taught within the University. Research scholars of Persian, Arabic, Urdu, History, Islamic Studies, West Asian studies, Unani Medicine, Theology, Mass Communication are its regular users. This Division features a very large collection of rare books published during the 18th and 19th centuries. One among them is that the Latin translation of the celebrated Arabic works on optics, Opticam Prafatis by Ibn-al-Haitham (965-1039 AD) which was published in 1572 & other on Avicennas (Ibn-e-Sinas 980-1037 AD) Al-Qanun (1593 AD). Digitization of the rare printed books is ongoing and almost half the collections of Manuscripts and quite 15,000 rare books have already been digitized.

Manuscript Division

It consists of many rare manuscripts. Among its rarities is the oldest manuscript , a copy of the Quran preserved within the Library, which is over 1400 years old. It’s a fraction of the Holy Quran transcribed by Hazrat Ali, the fourth caliph of Islam, written on parchment in Kufi script. Another rare manuscript is the Halnama of Bayazid Ansari, a replica of the Nahjul Balagha of Hazrat Ali. Several firmans (decrees) of the Mughal kings like Babur, Akbar, Shahjahan, Shah Alam, Aurangzeb, etc.

Another prized possession of the Library may be a Shirt (Kurta), which warriors of Mughal Emperors wore. Among the Mughal period paintings may be a Red Tulip, a masterpiece of Mansoor Naqqash, the court artist of Emperor Jahangir. Valuable Sanskrit works on Hinduism translated into Persian are available within the Library. One among them may be a Persian translation of Bhagwat Geeta by Abul Faiz Faizi. Other possessions are the Telugu and Malayalam manuscripts written on palm leaves.

Conservation & Binding Section

The Library is extremely much concerned with the conservation and preservation of the World’s documentary heritage. It maintains a Conservation Laboratory for manuscripts and Bindery for books, journals, newspapers etc. At the core of our work, is that the care and understanding of the collections. The Library uses a mixture of “preventive” and “interventive” activities. Reduction and wherever possible, elimination of the causes of degradation is that the best and least expensive strategy for collection.

Collection Development Division

This Division is liable for selecting, ordering, and acquiring books and other documents. In selecting books and reference sources, identification of the requirements of educational community, current fields of study and academic levels are taken under consideration. The resources are acquired after combing through lists, reviews, suggestions of subject experts and by visiting book fairs etc. Gift & Exchange is additionally one among the important activity of the Library where documents of the many languages are received as gift especially in Urdu, Arabic and Persian. Individual authors also like better to donate copies of their works. Private collections from eminent personalities also are received as gift from time to time.

Circulation Division

The Circulation Division of the University Library provides open access for issuable books to its students, faculty and staff. Users can attend stacks directly for selection of the specified books and after selection can borrow them.

Periodicals Division

This Division is liable for collecting and managing the periodicals which contain the newest information on current developments. The Library makes every effort to acquire the utmost number of journals on all subjects of studies. This Division also procures and manages the present newspapers and general magazines. at the present , about 700 journals in text and 16000 e- journals are subscribed additionally to some World famous databases for research and reference.

Computer Applications Division (CAD)

The Division has started housekeeping operations in Acquisition, Periodical, Technical and Circulation Divisions. The Library may be a a part of the fiber optic based campus LAN. Of 175 computer, 100 computers are exclusively available for the utilization of research scholars and school members within the Library. Computer Applications Division designs & develops many utility software for the graceful running of library aside from maintenance of main Library software i.e. LibSys. Training and assistance is also given to users and staff of the university regarding information retrieval and data entry.

Computer Applications Division (CAD)

The Library provides campus wide access to online resources through a well-equipped Computer Lab having 100 nodes. This Centre provides access to the subscribed also as open access resources available to the University. CDs of lectures of IITians, Medical tutorials, reference documents, etc. also are accessible within the Digital Resources Centre.

Research and Reference Section

The reference tools available in print form during this Section are mainly the dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, directories, indices, geographical sources, subject dictionaries, statistical sources, calendars, yearbooks, biographies, gazetteers, census reports statistical information sources, factual information sources etc. The staff working within the section guide students and other searchers in locating and providing the specified material out of the reference sources.

Sir Syed Section

The Library features a separate room during which books written by Sir Syed also as on Sir Syed are kept. The Aligarh Institute Gazette started by Sir Syed in 1866, Tahzeeb-ul-Akhlaq started in 1870 and Aasar-us-Sanadeed (about monuments of Delhi) also are available in Sir Syed Section which is consulted widely by scholars from India and abroad.

Braille Section

One of the special features of Maulana Azad Library is its service to visually impaired students through the Braille Section. Aside from the books in Braille script, an outsized number of documents in electronic format and devices are also available during this section, which is provided to the scholars. Angel Pro, a mobile-like apparatus for recording classroom lectures and taking note of the already recorded books, is issued to all or any of the scholars for the whole duration of the course.

Reading Halls

There are six large reading halls aside from eight small reading rooms with a capacity of about 2000 students at a time.

Newspapers Reading Area

Almost all current newspapers and magazines in English, Urdu, and Hindi are available within the Library. Back files of some reputed newspapers are also being preserved and maintained.

River Ganga Repository

The purpose of River Ganga Repository is to gather, organize and make accessible to the planet, the literature and other information concerning the river Ganga which can be utilized in cleaning and rejuvenating the river Ganga. AMU has already gathered variety of books, reports, dissertations and theses which are now a part of the repository.

AMULIBNET

M.A. Library started AMULIBNET in 2012 to facilitate the sister libraries to upload the bibliographic information of their collection to the centrally located server to appear on OPAC.

Library Collections

The Library collection comprises of about 18,00,000 documents including books, periodicals, newspapers, theses, dissertations, reports, pamphlets, manuscripts, paintings, photographs, CDs, microfilms, databases, e-books, talking books etc. There are about 15,000 theses and dissertations forming perhaps the most important collection of such documents within the Country. Besides text collections of about 13,00,000 books, about 1,20,000 e-books and three ,00,000 full text theses are available online. In fact, the Library performs the functions of a reference library thus far because the books and manuscripts in oriental languages are concerned.

Library Services

The Library provides a good range of services to its users including retrieval of data , orientation, assistance in locating/searching of documents, advisory services, current awareness service (CAS), bibliographic service, bibliographic instructions, inter library loan, organization of exhibitions, clipping , reprographic service, print facility etc.

Print & Photocopying Facilities

Print & photocopy facilities are available within the Library with minimal charge.

Membership

Besides students, teachers and other staff of the University, all members of the University Court, the chief Council and committee are eligible for membership. The University Librarian is permitted for providing membership to the other person also.

Library Hours

The Library remains open for 18 hours each day on all days except a couple of national & religious holidays. During the examination period, the opening hours are further extended.

Awards & Achievements

  • Maulana Azad Library was declared the best among all Indian libraries by the NAAC Peer Team in 2015.
  • Maulana Azad Library is the top contributor to the National Digital Library of India (NDLI).
  • Maulana Azad Library has been a top contributor to Shodhganga since 2015 and is the fourth largest contributor to it now.
  • AMU is the winner of the Pro-Quest/Theses highest usage Award.

If you want to learn more about AMU Aligarh Muslim University – Maulana Azad Library, then check here the official site 

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Part Time Courses in AMU

amu part time courses

Part Time Courses in AMU

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is one of the world-Famous universities, it has not only Regular Courses but also includes Short term or Part-time Courses. Which has a very minimal fee and you can complete these courses in a very short period. So, if you have a question in your mind “What are the part-time courses in AMU” then below is the list of AMU courses.

List of Part Time Courses in AMU (Aligarh Muslim University)

1- Name of Course: G. Diploma in Linguistics in AMU

Qualification Examination: B.A. / B. Sc. / B. Com. / B.Tech. or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate and knowledge of any modern or classical language.

Selection Process: Based on candidate’s performance in Qualifying Examination.

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

2- Name of Course: Certificate in Translation in AMU 

Qualification Examination: Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.

Selection Process: Through Departmental Test

There shall be one paper comprising 80 questions with the following breakup:

  1. a) 70 Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice): 70 marks.
  2. b) 10 Short Answer Type Questions: 30 marks

Test Duration: 2 Hours

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

3- Name of Course: Diploma in Translation in AMU

Qualification Examination: Certificate in Translation of this University with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.

Selection Process: Based on candidate’s performance in Qualifying Examination.

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

4- Name of Course: Advanced Diploma in Translation in AMU

Qualification Examination: Diploma in Translation of this University with not less than 50% marks in aggregate

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

5- Name of Course: Diploma in Inter-Translation in AMU

Qualification Examination: Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.

Selection Process: Through Departmental Test

There shall be one paper comprising 80 questions with the following breakup:

  1. a) 70 Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice): 70 marks.
  2. b) 10 Short Answer Type Questions: 30 marks

Test Duration: 2 Hours

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

6- Name of Course: Diploma of Proficiency in Languages in AMU

Offered Languages: Arabic, Persian, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, Kashmiri

Qualification Examination: Certificate of Proficiency in the concerned language or an equivalent examination with not less than 45% marks in aggregate.

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

7- Name of Course: Certificate of Proficiency in Languages Offered Languages in AMU: Arabic, Persian, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, Kashmiri

Qualification Examination: Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 45% marks in aggregate.

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

8- Name of Course: Diploma in Urdu Electronic Media in AMU

Qualification Examination: Certificate of Proficiency in the concerned language or an equivalent examination with not less than 45% marks in aggregate.

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

9- Name of Course: Certificate in Urdu Electronic Media in AMU

Qualification Examination: Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 45% marks in aggregate.

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

10- Name of Course: Certificate in Recitation of Quran (Tajwid) in AMU

Qualification Examination: Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent examination

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

 

These AMU Courses are kind of Diploma and Certification Courses.

11- Name of Course: Certificate in Quranic Arabic in AMU

Qualification Examination: Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent examination.

Note: Candidate should have basic knowledge of Arabic.

Selection Process: Based on candidate’s performance in Qualifying Examination.

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

12- Name of Course: Certificate in Introduction to Quranic Sciences in AMU

Qualification Examination: Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent examination.

Note: Candidate should have basic knowledge of Arabic.

Selection Process: Based on candidate’s performance in Qualifying Examination.

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

13- Name of Course: Certificate in Calligraphy and Graphic Design in AMU

Qualification Examination: Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent examination with 45% marks in aggregate. Further, the candidate should have elementary knowledge of Arabic/Urdu

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

14- Name of Course: Certificate in Spoken Arabic in AMU

Qualification Examination: Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination of this University or equivalent examinations of Oriental Stream recognized by this University as its equivalent with 45% marks. Further, the candidate should have elementary knowledge of Arabic / English

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

15- Name of Course: Diploma in West Asian Studies in AMU

Qualification Examination: B.A./B.Sc./B. Com./B.Tech. or an equivalent examination with not less than 45% marks in aggregate.

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

16- Name of Course: Certificate in Turkish

Qualification Examination: Secondary School Certificate. or an equivalent examination with not less than 45% marks in aggregate.

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

17- Name of Course: Diploma in Turkish

Qualification Examination: Certificate in Turkish or its equivalent examination with not less than 45% marks in aggregate

Selection Process: Based on candidates performance in Qualifying Examination

Admission Test Fee:

Without Late Fee – 400.00

With Late Fee – 700.00

To Know More about the AMU Professional and Part time Courses Check here.

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LIST OF PART TIME COURSES IN AMU
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Amu Jobs, Vacancy and Recruitment

AMU Jobs and Vacancy 2021

Amu Jobs, Vacancy and Recruitment

AMU Jobs and Recruitment

As we all know that Aligarh Muslim University is understood for its best working environment among all Universities of India. Getting AMU jobs are one among the dreams of a person in India. AMU recruited many students per annum. There are some steps and directions which should be followed by every candidate who want to be the part of AMU.

AMU Jobs

Below is the list of AMU jobs November 2021.

Instructions to Candidates for AMU Jobs vacancy

1. All applications should be sent to the Deputy Registrar, Selection Committee Section, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Application received after the prescribed date won’t be entertained except by special permission of the Vice-Chancellor.

 

2. Candidates should send their applications by registered mail (I.D.). Any change within the address should be immediately notified to the Deputy Registrar. However, the University doesn’t accept any responsibility for the redirection of communication to the new address. Candidates must arrange for the redirection of communication to their new address if any.

3. (a) Application fee, once received, shall not be refunded.

(b) Candidates applying from outside India should also send their application fee alongside their application. The quantity of the application fee must not come short of the prescribed fee when the application is converted into Indian currency.

4. (a) Candidates should send attested copies of their degrees or diploma certificates or other certificates alongside respective Marksheets of their qualifications and their Matriculation or equivalent certificates in support of their declaration aged, originals shouldn’t be sent with the appliance but should be produced at the time of interview. If any enclosures (books, publications, manuscripts. etc.) are to be shipped they ought to be sent alongside the appliance and not separately. Otherwise, they’re susceptible to be misplaced.

(b) Candidates may send copies of testimonials from persons intimately familiar with their work and character. They need to also give the names and addresses of two persons in India to whom references are often made. If they need to be employed, they ought to either offer their present or most up-to-date employers or immediate superiors together with the referees or submit recent testimonials from them. If, however, the posts that they’re applying for under their present employers, they need to name at least one among them as their referee. Original testimonials shouldn’t be sent unless asked for.

5. Candidates already in commission, whether during a permanent. Quasi-permanent or temporary capacity must apply through their employers. They may, however, if they so desire, submit advance copies of their applications directly to the University. These are going to be considered provisionally, but the first application must ordinarily reach the University within a fortnight after the deadline. If there’s further delay in forwarding the applications, the candidate should, if and when involved interview, bring with them the written permission of their Head of the Department or Office because the case could also be. In the absence of such permission, the candidates might not be interviewed.

6. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.

7. The University reserves the proper to call or to not call any candidate for an interview. The summoning of Candidates for interviews conveys no assurance whatsoever that they’re going to be selected.

8. Appointment orders to choose candidates are going to be issued by the University. No correspondences are going to be made with candidates who aren’t selected.

9. Candidates must be in sound bodily health. They must, if selected, be prepared to undergo such checkups and satisfy such Medical Authority because the University may direct them.

10. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying, that they possess at least the essential/desirable qualifications laid down within the advertisement. 

  • If you want to know about amu jobs vacancy and recruitment please visit to the official website.
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Amu B.A preparation Tips

Amu B.A preparation Tips

AMU B.A preparation Tips - How to crack AMU B.A. Entrance Exams

AMU B.A. preparation tips (Hons.) are offered by the Arts and Social Science faculties. Different departments of these faculties offer B.A. (Hons.) in Arabic, Communicative English, English, Hindi, Geography, Urdu, Persian Linguistics, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Sociology and Economics, and some other subjects, etc.

There is a combined test for all these subjects, but the main issue is allotted according to the preference applied by candidates. Candidates require planned preparation to crack the AMU B.A. entrance exams.

So, by using the following AMU B.A. preparation tips  & steps, it will be easier for candidates to clear AMU B.A. Entrance Exam.

  • Know the Syllabus in detail.
  • Understand the Exam Pattern and Marking scheme.
  • Get Basic Preparation books.
  • Create a Monthly and Weekly timetable.
  • Makes important & short notes and revises them regularly.
  • Go through AMU Previous Years Question papers.
  • Give Mock Tests & Sample papers.
  • Few references books & preparation guides.

AMU B.A preparation Tips - Know the Syllabus in detail

The first step to succeeding in AMU B.A. Entrance Exams, you must know the syllabus of the exam and this is major AMU B. Preparation Tips. You have to understand each & every topic of the syllabus. If you are aware of the syllabus, you will be able to know; what to study and how much you have to read and how much you have to leave or particular exam.

Brief Syllabus of AMU B.A. Entrance Exams

English Language: Comprehension of paragraph and sentence levels, identification of Common errors; grammar and usage; Vocabulary – word formation, synonyms, antonyms, the pairing of words. Sentence Structure and construction, prepositions, completion of sentences.

General Awareness And Current Affairs: The question will be based on the CBSE curriculum (SSSC level) covering the following topics: Indian Constitution; Political Theory; Indian Polity; Pre and Post Independence; Contemporary World Politics, Human Rights; Archaeology and Ancient India; History of Medieval and Modern India, Introductory World History; Human Geography; India: Introductory Physical Geography; Indian Physical Environment; Foundations of Psychology; Psychology, Self and Society; Games and Sports; Awards and Honours; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Prominent Books and Authors.

Reasoning And Intelligence: Verbal reasoning and verbal analogy, letter series, number series, syllogism, terms, and prepositions.

Indo Islamic Culture And Aligarh Movement: Main tenets of Islam; Sufism and Bhakti Movement; Religious Coexistence: Akbar: Major Medieval Monuments; Encounter with Modern Culture: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and his companions, Aligarh Movement”

You can get a detailed syllabus of all AMU B.A. Entrance Exams by clicking on the following link.

(AMU Entrance Syllabus)

Without knowing the syllabus, you may waste your time studying unnecessary topics. So, Students have to thoroughly go through the syllabus to perform well in Entrance exams. Aspirants can prepare better by knowing which topics to cover in-depth and which require only canopy information. The students can follow the following tips:

  • Prepare a subject-wise list of topics
  • Divide the subjects & topics into “easy and hard” according to yourself.
  • Also classified the topics into maximum and minimum marks weightage based on previous year’s question papers.

Understand the Exam Pattern and Marking scheme

After knowing the syllabus, you must understand the Exam Pattern of AMU B.A. Entrance Exams. This will help you to get an idea f the overall structure of the exam. There shall be one objective type paper of 100 marks comprising 100 questions with the following components:

  • English: 25 Marks
  • Indo-Islamic Culture and Aligarh Movement: 25 Marks
  • General Awareness and Current Affairs: 40 Marks
  • Reasoning and Intelligence: 10 Marks

The Aspirants also have to know the marking in the exams – meaning they should aware of the marks-making scheme of entrance papers. There are some basic questions whose answers should be known to aspirants:

  1. A question has how many marks?
  2. Which subjects have a maximum or minimum marks weightage?
  3. What may be the cutoff for selection?

It will help the aspirants in their better preparation and time management.

Get Basic Preparation books

To crack AMU B.A. For an entrance exam, you have to select your study material very carefully. If you don’t do this, your chances of selection will be decreased. Aspirants need to make a list of some basic Textbooks (From their XI & XII classes) for preparation for the AMU entrance exam. Candidates should start their preparation by studying NCERT Textbooks used AMU academics.

After completing NCERTs and Basic Textbooks of previous classes, a candidate can move on to preparation books or guides. Aspirants are advised to purchase at least one/two preparation books or guides for AMU BA Entrance Exams according to applied courses. Students are advised to avoid reading multiple books, i.e. don’t read too many guides or reference books. Some important books are mentioned at the end of the article. 

Create a Monthly and Weekly Time-table

Aspirants require preparing a timetable on what topics to cover when which topics/subjects require high priority, and how much to cover on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The benefit of having a daily study schedule is once you are finished with a task, you already know what is next on your schedule.

A proper and good timetable is very helpful s the candidate have to maintain a balance between his studies and other things. There should be breaks between long continuous study hours. They can follow the “50/10 or 25/5 – Rule” (50 or 25 mins for study and 10 or 5 mins of break). You have to distribute your time according to your weakness and strengths. There should be the proper time for study, food, and sleep.

Students are advised to create a daily plan & while making a schedule, a special time slot should be provided for completing the syllabus of the applied course. Revise the syllabus and content, attempt as many questions papers, mock tests, and previous year papers for better preparation and time should be given to all these steps of preparation wisely.

Makes important & short Notes and revise them regularly

During studying basic texts books of previous classes or NCERT textbooks, students should make or prepare shorts and understandable notes of respective humanities subjects which will be asked in the entrance exam. Make easy notes by making Flow Charts, Diagrams, Tables, and Posters, etc. and stick them wherever possible and review them at least two times a day before sleeping.

There should be a fixed revision slot of 1-3 hours in your timetable. Revision is a continuous process. You may think you have prepared a particular topic, chapter, or subject perfectly but you won’t able be able to retain it unless you revise again and again. It will give you to get perfect on that particular topic or subject. Student can enhance their revision by solving practice questions on the topic from reference books instead.

This will help the students to understand the concepts just studied. The students can use easy-to-digest notes for their preparation for AMU B.A. Entrance Exams.

Go through Previous Years Question papers

The next step is to qualify for the AMU B.A. Entrance Exams is to prepare previous year’s papers. During & after making the notes, candidates need to go through the previous year’s question papers (At least 5 years). Learn the pattern of solving questions. This is possible only through regular and constant practice.

There is no better method to know the frames and traps for AMU BA Entrance Exams than practicing papers from the past years. You will likewise get a thought of how much time you have to solve the whole paper as well as what kind of inquiries can come and how you have to handle them.

Solving past year papers will also give you the best idea of the level of AMU entrance exams. Candidates should learn and prepare all questions of previous year papers. All AMU B.A.’s previous year’s question papers of the last 3 years are available on our site. You can download these papers by clicking on the following link.

(AMU Entrance Papers)

Give Mock Tests & Sample papers

The next step is to give mock tests and practice sample papers. For this, you can buy entrance sample papers of applied courses from any books shop, or you can join regular test series (online/coaching) and give mock tests at home online or in coaching. The main benefit of giving mock tests is that the aspirants can analyze their performance in the test. They can check their mistakes, time spent on the individual question, section of exam or whole exam, and suggestions for improvements.

Students should try to crack mock tests or sample papers within a specific time slot. The general mistake made by most aspirants is that they never review what they have solved. Whenever you are solving a mock test, try to analyze the questions or topics you are facing problems with and the areas you are quick to solve. Develop good planning while solving the practice papers. 50% of the questions in the paper have a low difficulty level, so solve them first. Never solve the paper in a row and avoid the questions you face problems or difficulty.

Few references books & preparation guides

  • Quick Learning Objective General English by RS Aggarwal
  • Objective General English by S P Bakshi
  • Alig Guide-Indo and G.K for AMU 11th Entrance
  • AMU Naaz Guide(English medium) by AMU 
  • Sir Syed & Aligarh Movement by AMU
  • General Knowledge 2019-2020 by Disha Experts
  • Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson
  • AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) B.A by Arihant Experts 
  • Conceptum B.A (Hons) Entrance Examination Guide With Amu Orginal Question
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How to crack AMU Entrance Exams

How to crack AMU Entrance Exams?

how to crack amu entrance exams

Everyone has a question about how to crack AMU entrance exams because we know that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is one of the most prestigious central universities in the world. It is known for its study and research-friendly environment, residential facilities, administration, and culture. AMU holds top rankings in academics, research, and other fields.

Hence, getting admission to AMU is also a dream of every student. But it is not that easy. It would be best to have proper guidance and planning to crack the AMU Entrance Exams. Although all the courses at AMU are essential, there are some critical AMU Entrance Exams in which the competition is very tough to select, and you need proper preparation and planning to succeed.

So, here are the given some necessary general steps to crack AMU Entrance Exams that may be helpful in your preparation:

  • Know the Syllabus of the exam thoroughly.
  • Understand the Exam Pattern and Marks-making scheme.
  • Get Basic Preparation books.
  • Makes important & short notes and revises them regularly.
  • Go through the AMU Previous Years entrance papers.
  • Give Mock Tests and sample papers.
  • Create a Monthly and Weekly timetable.
  • Stay Focused and Be Positive about your results.

1. Know the Syllabus of exam thoroughly

The first step to succeeding in any AMU Entrance Exam, you must know the syllabus of the exam. You have to understand each & every topic of the syllabus. If you are aware of the syllabus, you will be able to know; what to study and how much you have to read, and how much you have to leave or particular exam. You can get the syllabus of all AMU Entrance Exams by clicking on the following link

(https://notesmyfoot.com/amu-entrance-syllabus/)

Without knowing the syllabus, you may waste your time studying unnecessary topics. So, students have to go through the syllabus thoroughly to perform well in entrance exams. Aspirants can prepare better by knowing which topics to cover in-depth and which require only canopy information. The students can follow the following tips:

  • Prepare a subject-wise list of topics
  • Divide the subjects & topics into ” easy and hard” according to yourself.
  • Also, I classified the topics into maximum and minimum marks weightage based on the previous year’s question papers.

2. Understanding the Exam Pattern and Marks-making Scheme

After knowing the syllabus, you must understand the Exam Pattern of the AMU Entrance Exam for which you applied. This will help you to get an idea f the overall structure of the exam. The exam pattern of each course is different from the other. You should know the types of questions asked in exams – whether they are MCQs or descriptive or both types of questions asked in Entrance exams.

The Aspirants also have to know the marking in the exams – meaning they should aware of the marks-making scheme of entrance papers. There are some basic questions whose answers should be known to aspirants:

    • A question has how many marks?
    • Which subjects have a maximum or minimum mark weightage?
    • What may be the cutoff for selection?

    It will help the aspirants in their better preparation and time management.

    3. Get Basic Preparation Books

    This is one of the most important steps to crack AMU Entrance Exams, and most unsuccessful candidates make mistakes in these steps. In contrast, successful candidates make a difference in selection through these steps.

    To crack the AMU Entrance exam, you have to select your study material very carefully. If you don’t do this, your chances of selection will be decreased. Aspirants must list some introductory textbooks (From their previous classes) to prepare for the AMU entrance exam. Candidates should start their preparation by studying NCERT Textbooks. Candidates should read/review these books first, as the NCERTs are part of AMU academics.

    After completing NCERTs and Basic Textbooks of previous classes, a candidate can move on to preparation books or guides. Aspirants are advised to purchase at least one/two preparation books or guides for AMU Entrance Exams according to applied courses. This will help students determine which topics to cover and study and what to expect for the entrance exams. Students are advised to avoid reading multiple books, i.e., don’t read too many guides or reference books. Just go through two or three trustworthy guides, if necessary.

    4. Make important & short Notes and Revise them regularly

    While studying introductory textbooks of previous classes or NCERT textbooks, students should make or prepare short and understandable notes on each subject, which will be asked in the entrance exam. Make easy notes by creating Flow Charts, Diagrams, Tables, Posters, etc., stick them wherever possible, and review them at least twice a day before sleeping.

    Your timetable should have a fixed revision slot of 1-3 hours. Revision is a continuous process. You may think you have prepared a particular topic, chapter, or subject perfectly, but you won’t be able to retain it unless you revise it repeatedly. It will help you to get perfect on that particular topic or subject. Students can enhance their revision by solving practice questions from reference books instead. This will help the students to understand the concepts just studied. The students can use easy-to-digest notes for their preparation for AMU Entrance Exams.

    5. Go through Previous Years Question Papers
    (How to crack AMU Entrance Exams)

    The next step to qualify for the AMU Entrance Exams is to prepare the previous year’s papers. During & after making the notes, candidates need to go through last year’s question papers (At least five years) of exams of applied courses. Learn the pattern of solving questions. This is possible only through regular and constant practice.

    There is no better method to know the frames and traps for AMU Entrance Exams than practicing papers from the past years. You will also think about how much time you have to solve the whole paper, what kind of inquiries can come, and how you have to handle them. Solving past year’s papers will also give you the best idea of the level of AMU entrance exams.

    Candidates should learn and prepare all questions from the previous year’s papers. A few questions are repeated every year in most written or descriptive entrance exams. So, you have to learn from the previous year’s question papers. All of AMU’s previous year’s question papers of the last three years are available on our site. You can download these papers by clicking on the following link.

    (https://notesmyfoot.com/amu-2019-entrance-papers/)

    6. Give Mock Tests & Practice Sample Papers

    The next step is to give mock tests and practice sample papers. For this, you can buy entrance sample papers of applied courses from any bookshop or join regular test series (online/coaching) and give mock tests at home online or in coaching. The main benefit of giving mock tests is that the aspirants can analyze their test performance. They can check their mistakes, time spent on the individual question, section of the exam or whole exam, and suggestions for improvements.

    Students should try to crack mock tests or sample papers within a specific time. The general mistake most aspirants make is never reviewing what they have solved. Whenever you solve a mock test, try to analyze the questions or topics you face problems with and the areas you are quick to solve. Develop good planning while solving the practice papers. 50% of the questions in the paper are complex, so solve them first. Never translate the paper in a row; avoid the questions if you face problems or difficulties.

    7. Create a Monthly, Weekly and Daily Time-table

    Aspirants must prepare a timetable on what topics to cover when, which topics/subjects need high priority, and how much to cover daily, weekly, and monthly. The benefit of having a daily study schedule is that once you finish a task, you will already know what is next on your schedule.

    A proper and reasonable timetable is very helpful as the candidate must balance his studies and other things. There should be breaks between long, continuous study hours. They can follow the “50/10 or 25/5 – Rule”. It means 50 or 25 minutes for study and 10 or 5 minutes for break. You have to distribute your time according to your weaknesses and strengths. There should be the proper time for study, food, and sleep.

    No matter how much effort you put in and how many mock tests you solve, if you do not utilize your time judiciously & efficiently, you will never be able to crack any AMU Entrance Exam. You must allot time reading chapters, making notes, revising, and practising for better preparation. The aspirants can use Google calendar for this as it facilitates the candidates by reminders for different events in the preparation period.

    Students are advised to create a daily plan & while making a schedule, a particular time slot should be provided for completing the syllabus of the applied course. Revise the syllabus and content, attempt as many question papers, mock tests, and previous year papers as possible for better preparation, and time should be given to all these preparation steps wisely. 

    8. Stay Focused and Be Positive for the results
    (How to crack AMU Entrance Exams)

    Candidates must believe that they can crack the AMU Entrance Exam in their first attempt. Do everything that is required to make this happen. There may be periods when you feel low and negative about not clearing the exam. During this challenging time, aspirants must stay strong and motivated for preparation. Whenever you feel down, speak to someone who cares for you, like your mother, father, sister, brother, or teacher. You can ask for support from your loved ones during this low period.

    If you are preparing for entrance exams like AMU Entrance Exams, you should get proper Sleep of 7-8 hours and a healthy diet regularly. Avoid fast food during the preparation period. An unhealthy Diet, Fast food, and less Sleep can make you sluggish. Proper Sleep and Healthy food make you feel more active throughout the day. It would be best if you stayed fit and healthy during the preparation. So, stay focused to succeed in your exams, have a positive attitude for exams & results, and never give up.

    Finally, Notesmyfoot hopes that the above steps and tips help you crack AMU Entrance Exams without difficulty and make your preparation easier. So, Best of Luck with your exams.

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    Aligarh Muslim University Ranks 2021 by Ranking Agencies

    Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Ranks by Ranking Agencies 2021

    AMU Ranking by Ranking Agencies

    Aligarh Muslim University or Amu Ranks is improving year by year from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 to 2021. It is a public central university in Aligarh, India.  which was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan because of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875. Its three off-campus centers in Malappuram (Kerala), AMU Murshidabad center (West Bengal), and Kishanganj Centre (Bihar).

    Amu Ranks 2021

    Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been positioned (fourth) among Government Universities (General) in India in the as of late delivered rankings for 2021 by lofty “India Today” magazine.

    AMU has additionally been positioned (2nd) in the country for offering the biggest number of PG Courses and (3rd) for the largest number of licenses conceded during the beyond three years among the Government Universities in the country.

    QS World University Rankings

    QS World University Rankings is a yearly publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Previously referred to as Times Higher Education–QS World University Rankings, the publisher had collaborated with Times education (THE) magazine to publish its international league tables from 2004 to 2009 before both began to announce their versions. QS Then continued using the pre-existing methodology, while THE adopted a replacement methodology to make their rankings.

    In partnership with Elsevier, the QS system now comprises the worldwide overall and subject rankings. Being the sole international ranking to have received International Ranking Expert Group (IREG) approval, the QS ranking is viewed together of the three most widely read university rankings within the world.

    According to QS World University Ranking, AMU ranks following positions:

    • 801-1000th in the World (2020)
    • 251-260th in Asia (2020)
    • 138th in the BRICS countries (2019)
    • 31st in India.
    • Subject Ranking – 301-350th in the World

    National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)

    Parameters and their weights

    The approved set of parameter groups and, therefore, the weights assigned to them concerning institutions offering engineering, management, pharmacy, and architecture programs are given in the following table. The approved set of parameter groups and the weightage assigned to them regarding overall rating and for colleges are shown in the following table for 2018. According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), AMU ranks in the following positions:

    • 31st – Overall ranking in India(2020)
    • 17th – In Indian Universities (2020)
    • 18th – Overall ranking in India(2019)
    • 11th – In Indian Universities (2019)
    • 13th – In Medical Institutions(2019)
    • 40th – In Engineering(2019)
    • 59th – In Management (2019)
    • 17th – Overall ranking in India(2018)
    • 10th – In Indian Universities (2018)
    • 19th – In Medical Institutions(2018)
    • 35th – In Engineering(2018)
    • 49th – In Management (2018)

    India Today - Amu ranks

    Times Higher education World University Rankings

    Times Higher education World University Rankings is an annual publication of university rankings by Times Higher Education (THE) magazine. The publisher had collaborated with Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) to publish the joint THE–QS World University Rankings from 2004 to 2009 before it turned to Thomson Reuters for a new ranking system from 2010–2013. The magazine signed a replacement effect Elsevier in 2014 that now provides the information needed to compile the rankings.

    The inaugural 2010-2011 methodology contained 13 separate indicators grouped under five categories: Teaching (30 percent of ultimate score), research (30 percent), citations (research impact) (worth 32.5 percent), and international mix (5 percent), and industry income (2.5 percent). The ultimate methodology also included the weighting signed to each of the 13 indicators, shown below:

    According to Times Higher Education (THE) magazine, AMU ranks following positions:

    • 801-1000th – In the World (2020)
    • 201-250th – In Asia (2020)
    • 7th – In Indian Higher Education Institutes (2018)
    • 1st – In Indian Universities(2018)
    • 90th – In Asian Universities (2015)
    • 9th – In the top 10 Institutions of Higher Learning in India (2014)
    • 3rd – In Indian Universities (2014)

    The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) - Amu ranks 2020

    Ranking Methodology:

    The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) publishes the sole global university ranking that measures the standard of education and training of scholars because of the prestige of the school members and, therefore, the quality of their research without counting on surveys and university data submissions.

    Seven objective and robust indicators to rank the world’s universities:

    • Quality of Education, measured by the number of a university’s alumni who have won major international awards, prizes, and medals relative to the university’s size (25%).
    • Alumni Employment, measured by the number of a university’s alumni who have held CEO positions at the world’s top companies relative to the university’s size (25%).
    • Quality of college, measured by the amount of academics who have won major international awards, prizes, and medals (10%)

      Research Performance:

      • Research Output, measured by the entire number of research papers (10%)
      • High-quality publications, measured by the number of research papers appearing in top-tier journals (10%)
      • Influence, measured by the number of research papers appearing in highly-influential journals (10%)
      • Citations, measured by the amount of highly-cited research papers (10%)

      According to The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), AMU ranks following positions in 2019-20:

      • 1165th – In the World Universities
      • 6th – In Indian Universities
      • 22nd – In Indian Educational institutions
      • 1421st – In Alumni Employment Ranking
      • 1114th – In Research Performance Ranking

      Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA)

      Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India to systematically rank all major higher educational institutions and universities in India on indicators associated with “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” amongst students and faculties.

      Major Indicators for consideration

      • Budget & Funding Support.
      • Infrastructure & Facilities.
      • Awareness, Promotions & support for Idea Generation & Innovation.
      • Promotion & Support for Entrepreneurship Development. Innovative
      • Learning Methods & Courses.
      • Intellectual Property Generation, Technology Transfer & Commercialization.
      • Innovation in Governance of the Institution.

      Quite a quantity, ARIIA will specialize in the quality of innovations and an attempt to measure the critical impact created by these innovations nationally and internationally. Moreover, ARIIA will set the tone and direction for institutions for future development, creating them globally competitive and at the forefront of innovation. According to the ARIIA Ranking,

      AMU placed in Band-A (Rank 11th-25th) in 2020.

      The Week - Amu ranks

      The Week is an Indian news magazine founded within the year 1982 and is published by The Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd. Consistent with the Audit Bureau of Circulations, it’s the most important circulated English news magazine in India. The Week was launched by The Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd in December 1982.According to “The Week” Magazine, AMU ranks 6th among the Indian Universities.

      Outlook

      The outlook may be a weekly general-interest English and Hindi news magazine published in India. The outlook was first issued in October 1995 with Vinod Mehta because the editor in chief. it’s owned by the Rajan Raheja Group. The publisher is Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd.

      According to “The Outlook” magazine, AMU ranks 25th among the Indian Universities.

      AMU Ranks in Earlier Years
      1. AMU ranked 50th among the top 100 institutions of higher learning in the BRICS grouping 2014.
      2. AMU Ranked 5th, “The Week-Hansa” Research (Best Universities Survey) 2014
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