Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was set up in 1920, is ranked #10 in NIRF 2026 and holds NAAC A+. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is in New Delhi, Delhi, was set up in 1920, is ranked #4 in NIRF 2026 and holds NAAC A++. Both admit students through CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRF, NCET/ITEP, so one set of scores works for both.
Quick verdict
AMU is ahead onNo clear lead on the compared figures.
JMI is ahead on- JMI: better NIRF rank (#10 vs #4)
- JMI: higher NAAC grade (A+ vs A++)
AMU vs JMI: full comparison
| Parameter | AMU | JMI |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Established | 1920 | 1920 |
| NIRF rank | #10 | #4 |
| NAAC grade | A+ | A++ |
| Campus | 1000 acres | 1000 acres |
| Students | 20,000+ | 20,000+ |
| Courses | 200+ | - |
| UG fee | Rs.500-25,000/yr | Rs.500-25,000/yr |
| PG fee | Rs.1,000-50,000/yr | Rs.1,000-50,000/yr |
| Hostel fee | Rs.5,000-20,000/yr | Rs.5,000-20,000/yr |
| Average package | 8-15 LPA | 8-15 LPA |
| Highest package | 25-45 LPA | 25-45 LPA |
| Placement rate | 75-90% | 75-90% |
| Admission routes | CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRF, NEET UG, AMU-AT, NCET/ITEP | CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRF, NCET/ITEP |
| AMU profile → | JMI profile → |
Sources: NIRF 2026 (Ministry of Education), NAAC, each university's prospectus and placement reports. Fees and packages are indicative ranges; the official prospectus is final. A tick marks the better value in a row.
Which one should you choose?
- Choose AMU if its location, courses or admission route suit you better, or you want to study in Aligarh.
- Choose JMI if what matters most to you is: better NIRF rank (#10 vs #4); higher NAAC grade (A+ vs A++), or you want to study in New Delhi.
Admission at both is mostly through the national entrance tests, so check each one's AMU admission and JMI admission pages for the courses and seats you want.
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