Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a public university, which occupies a prominent position amongst universities and institutions of higher learning in the country. The University is recognised by UGC and is a member of AUI. AMU evolved out of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College) in 1920. Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College was set up in 1877 by the great visionary and social reformer, Sir Syed Ahmad khan and with the objective to disseminate knowledge and to provide the necessary skills and mental attitude to face the vagaries of life. AMU is situated at Aligarh and has the campus, which is spread over 467 hectares. AMU offers conventional as well as vocational undergraduate, and postgraduate courses. The courses are offered under the 12 faculties, which include social sciences, sciences, humanities, technical, vocational and interdisciplinary studies. Through these faculties, AMU offers 300 courses in the traditional and modern branches of education. Students from all over the states in India and from different countries, especially Africa, West Asia and Southeast Asia join the various programmes offered by the AMU. The special feature of the University is its residential character as most of the staff and students are residing on the campus. 

Location

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is situated at Aligarh. Aligarh Junction and Buddhavihar Depot are located within 5 km of distance from the University. The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, which is located at a distance of 154 km from the AMU. The campus is easily accessible. 

Accreditation:

Aligarh Muslim University is accredited by NAAC.

Clubs and committees:

AMU ASCE: ASCE stands for the American Society of Civil Engineers. It is the oldest engineering society formed in 1852. ASCE AMU Chapter enhances the technical skills of students.

Cultural Education Centre: This centre of AMU organises various extracurricular activities which include the film club, the drama club, the Hindustani, western and fusion music clubs, the literary club, the hobbies Workshop, etc.

Alumni Association: AMU has a good networking for the alumni association. Alumni Association was formed to bring together alumni and well-wishers, to create a force that binds alumni, well-wishers, faculty and students together that provides support to the fulfilment of the institute's mission. 

Grievance Redressal Cell: The Grievance Redressal Cell attempts to address genuine problems and complaints of students. Students are encouraged to use the suggestion boxes placed on different sections of the campus to express constructive suggestions and grievances. 

Anti Ragging Committee: Anti-Ragging Committee of AMU ensures there is no ragging happening on the campus. 

Youth Red Cross: YRC of  AMU works in the area of protection of health & life, service to the sick and suffering and promotion of national & international friendship, to develop the mental and moral capacities of the youth. The youth of the AMU are trained on different topics such as RC/RC movement, fundamental principles, humanitarian values, climate change, disaster risk reduction, road safety and hygiene & sanitation.

NSS: The programme is sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India. The National Service Scheme (N.S.S) was initiated in 1969-70 with a view to promote social consciousness and develop a sense of responsibility as well as a sense of discipline and dignity of labour among the youth of the University. The NSS unit of  AMU conducts various activities related to social development and awareness. This gives the opportunity to know the issues of inequality and contribute to social awareness. The unit also organises various rallies and programmes to create awareness about matters of importance for rural and slum populations.

NCC: Students of the AMU voluntarily join the organisation with the spirit of serving the nation. Regular camps are organised at the Battalion level. The students are trained to develop leadership, character, sportsmanship, confidence and to create a force of trained and disciplined youth which could be utilized for the nation in case of an emergency. 

Red Ribbon Club: The aim of this club of AMU is to harness the potential of the youth by equipping them with correct information on mental health, substance abuse nutrition and reproductive health and building their capacities as peer educators in spreading messages on positive health. 

Literary club: This club of AMU is actively involved by conducting various literary activities and competitions for the students. The club regularly conducts competitions like elocution, essay writing, poetry recitation, extempore, and other various activities which provide them with an opportunity for self-expression.

SAE-ZHCET Collegiate Club: The purpose of this club of AMU in ZHCET was to encourage the college students towards the automobile world and its vast engineering scope.