AMU MSc Admission 2023 is open now. Admission to this program is made on the basis of Scores obtained in the Departmental Tests conducted by the University. As per the revised counseling schedule for Departmental Test Courses, the last date to register for Counseling Round 1 is July 19. The document verification for the same can be completed from July 20-22. The firm list 1 for Departmental test courses will be displayed on July 26-27. The last date for acceptance of admission and payment of fees by candidates on firm list 1 is July 31. Also, for M.Sc. (Biotechnology) course Counseling Round 2, the last date to register is July 25. The firm list 2 for the same will be displayed on August 1-2, 2023.  Check AMU Admission 2023

AMU MSc Important Dates 2023

Events Dates
Application form released February 19, 2023
Application form submission last date (without late fee) March 19, 2023
Application form submission last date (with late fee) March 26, 2023
Entrance examination date May 25, 2023 – June 6, 2023
Admission Counselling 2023 Round 1 Registration  July 15-19, 2023
Verification of documents July 20-22, 2023
Preparation and Display of Firm List 1 July 26-27, 2023
Acceptance of admission and payment of fees for candidates selected in Firm List-1 July 31, 2023
Admission Counselling 2023 Round 2 Registration  August 1-2, 2023
Verification of documents August 3-4, 2023
Preparation and Display of Firm List 2 August 7-8, 2023
Acceptance of admission and payment of fees for candidates selected in Firm List-2 August 11, 2023
Admission Counselling 2023 Round 3 Registration  August 12, 2023
Verification of documents August 13, 2023
Preparation and Display of Firm List 3 August 17, 2023
Acceptance of admission and payment of fees for candidates selected in Firm List-3 August 20, 2023
MSc. Biotechnology
Admission Counselling 2023 Round 1 Registration  July 7-9, 2023
Verification of documents July 10-13, 2023
Preparation and Display of Firm List 1 July 16-18, 2023
Acceptance of admission and payment of fees for candidates selected in Firm List-1 July 22, 2023
Admission Counselling 2023 Round 2 Registration  July 24-25, 2023
Verification of documents July 26-29, 2023
Preparation and Display of Firm List 2 August 1-2, 2023
Acceptance of admission and payment of fees for candidates selected in Firm List-2 August 5, 2023
Admission Counselling 2023 Round 3 Registration  August 6-7, 2023
Verification of documents August 8, 2023
Preparation and Display of Firm List 3 August 11, 2023
Acceptance of admission and payment of fees for candidates selected in Firm List-3 August 14, 2023

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AMU MSc Eligibility Criteria

To get admission in AMU MSc, the candidate must have an aggregate of at least 55% marks in the relevant discipline. University offers reservations for candidates of the weaker sections of society. Detailed eligibility for different specializations are as under:

MSc Specialization Eligibility criteria
Agricultural microbiology BSc in agriculture, bioscience, microbiology, industrial microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics, molecular biology with an aggregate of 55% marks at least / BSc life sciences with one of the subjects as biology or botany or chemistry or microbiology or biotechnology as primary and 2 subsidiary subjects with at least 55% in aggregate
Agricultural entomology BSc in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry with a minimum of 55% marks / BSc in life sciences, biosciences, or chemistry with Zoology, botany, and Chemistry. BSc zoology or botany as main subjects with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate.
Plant pathology
Home science BSc Honours in home science with 60% marks
Biochemistry and Botany BSc Honours with botany measures along with chemistry and Zoology / BSc with two optional subjects among chemistry, Zoology, genetics, and environmental sciences
Applied geology BSc Honours in geology / BSc Geology with at least 55% marks
Zoology BSc Zoology with botany, chemistry, genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology of fisheries
Museology Bachelors in Zoology, botany, wildlife sciences, geology, chemistry, anthropology, engineering, computer applications, archaeology, industrial chemistry, geography, agriculture, forestry, environmental sciences, biochemistry, history of fine arts with at least 55% marks in aggregate
Wildlife Sciences and Biodiversity studies and Management Bachelors in life science or biological science / Physical science with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate
Chemistry BSc Honours in chemistry with 55% marks
Polymer Science and Technology BSc in chemistry, industrial chemistry, applied chemistry / Polymer Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks
Physics BSc Honours in physics with 55% marks
Industrial chemistry BSc Honours with industrial chemistry / BSc program with industrial chemistry as one of the subjects with 55% marks in aggregate
Biotechnology BSc Hons or BSc program in biochemistry, medical biochemistry, clinical biochemistry with 55% marks for 60% marks / BTech in biotechnology with 60% marks in aggregate / BSc with biochemistry as one of the main subjects with 60% marks in aggregate
Geography BSc Hons or BSc program in geography with a minimum of 55% marks
Mathematics BSc Hons mathematics with 55% marks
Statistics BSc program or BSc Honours with statistics and mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks or equivalent
Operations research BSc Honours or BSc program with statistics or mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks or equivalent

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AMU MSc Admission Criteria

The selection in MSc for any specialization is based on the entrance examination conducted by AMU. The college releases the cutoff on its official website. 

How to apply?

Candidates can apply for admission at Aligarh Muslim University only through Online mode. The Application Form, other than online mode, will not be accepted in any case. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate for each course of study. Follow the below-mentioned Steps to be admitted to AMU MSc Program:

  • Visit the University website www.amucontrollerexams.com.
  • Follow the instructions strictly as given in the Guide to Admissions 2023- 24 and on the website. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be disqualified from admission.
  • Candidate should then register online and provide his / her correct and functional email because the username, password, etc., will be sent to this email.
  • Candidate should Registration only once for applying to the multiple courses. 
  • After Registering candidate should log in using his/her username and password. A dashboard of the candidate will be available to him/her for filling out the form. 
  • The candidate should fill out his/her Profile carefully. Fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory. After saving the Profile, the candidate will be asked to review and confirm that the particulars entered are correct. The candidate will not be able to Edit/Update his/her Profile after confirmation. If a candidate finds any mistake in his/her Profile after confirmation, then he/she will have to re-register with a different Username and Password to complete all the entries afresh.
  • Candidate should fill in details of his/her educational qualifications by providing the name of all examinations passed, including qualifying examination, year of passing, Examination Roll No., University/Board from where passed, and the percentage/CGPA obtained. 
  • Upload the important Documents that are required for Admission along with thumb impressions and colored photographs.
  • Submit the Application fee in online mode only. The admission fee is not accepted in offline mode. The application fee is INR 700 for all Category candidates. 
  • The Application Form is submitted electronically the moment the candidate makes the payment of the processing charges and payment is successful. 
  • Candidates must take the printout of the Application form and keep it for future reference.

Documents Required

  • Scanned copy of date of birth certificate/High School Certificate of the candidate.
  • Passport Size Photographs.
  • Scanned copy of Marks-sheet / grade-sheet of qualifying examination. 
  • Scanned copy of documents in support of claim under special category, if any.
  • Scanned copy of documents in support of Professional Experience, if any.
  • Scanned copy of No Objection Certificate from the employer, if employed at present. 

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AMU MSc Course Details

MSc is divided into 4 semesters. The program offers over 20 specializations namely Biotechnology, Zoology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Botany, Industrial Chemistry, Statistics, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Applied Geology, Wildlife Sciences, Agricultural Microbiology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Agricultural Entomology, Remote Sensing And Gis, Plant Pathology, Analytical Chemistry, Operational Research, Geography and many more.

AMU MSc Syllabus 

MSc Specialisation Curriculum
Agricultural microbiology Click Here
Agricultural entomology Click Here
Plant pathology Click Here
Home science Click Here
Biochemistry Click Here
Applied geology Click Here
Zoology Click Here
Museology Click Here
Wildlife sciences Click Here
Chemistry Click Here
Polymer Science and Technology Click Here
Physics Click Here
Industrial chemistry Click Here
Biotechnology Click Here
Geography Click Here
Mathematics Click Here
Statistics Click Here
Operations research Click Here
Remote sensing and GIS application Click Here
Botany Click Here
Biodiversity studies and Management Click Here

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AMU MSc Placement

AMU arranges placement drives for its candidates to offer them jobs and internships in multinational companies. University also runs workshops to make the students market-ready.

The highest package offered at AMU is INR 10 lakh per annum and the lowest package is INR 4 lakh per annum.

The Top Recruiters are:

IBM IndiaMART Cognizant
HCL Infosys Wipro
Max health Asian paints Opera solutions

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AMU MSc FAQs

Ques. Does AMU offers distance learning in MSC?

Ans. AMU offers Distancing learning for B.com, MBA, BSc, and Diploma courses but not for MSc.

Ques. Is it Possible to pursue MSc in biotechnology after BSc in Zoology from AMU?

Ans. Yes, one can pursue MSc in Biotechnology after BSc in Zoology. Those who have completed graduation in any biological subjects are eligible to apply for the exam. The degree must be passed from a recognized educational institution with a minimum of 50% marks.

Ques. Does AMU offers any certification courses?

Ans. Yes, AMU offers certification courses in Information Technology, Computer Hardware And Networking, Goods and Services Tax.

Ques. What is a departmental test in AMU?

Ans. Departmental test is same as an entrance exam, the different department conducts entrance for the respective subject in which one applies in AMU.

Ques. Which is the highest-paid job after pursuing MSc?

Ans. Chemical Analysts and the MSc jobs in petroleum engineering and physics are the highest paid professions in the MSc field.