Aligarh: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a premier institution known for its legacy of inclusive and affordable education, has secured top positions in the India Today Best Colleges and Best Universities 2025 Survey, conducted in collaboration with the Marketing and Development Research Associates (MDRA).
Reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility, AMU has been ranked 3rd among General (Government) Universities in India, with an impressive overall score of 1663.1 out of 2000, just behind the University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The survey evaluated over 775 universities across more than 125 performance indicators, categorised under five key parameters: Reputation & Governance, Academic and Research Excellence, Infrastructure and Living Experience, Personality and Leadership Development, and Career Progression and Placement.
AMU’s outstanding performance reflects its strong academic framework, emphasis on research and innovation, and holistic student development – all offered at a cost that remains accessible to students from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
In the India Today Best Colleges 2025 Survey, several departments and constituent colleges of AMU earned top positions for offering high-quality education at remarkably low costs, thereby ensuring exceptional return on investment (RoI) for students. The Z.H. College of Engineering and Technology (ZHCET) was ranked first among government engineering colleges for offering the lowest course fees and best value for money. The Department of Architecture also secured the top rank among government architecture colleges with the lowest fees. Similarly, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College was placed second among government dental colleges for lowest course fees, and also ranked second among top emerging dental colleges in the same category.
The Faculty of Law earned the second rank in terms of RoI among premier law institutions, while the Department of Mass Communication achieved the first position nationwide for offering the lowest course fees in its field. The Department of Social Work was ranked third in RoI and fourth for lowest fees among the top colleges in the social work discipline.
These results highlight AMU’s unique position as an institution where excellence and affordability converge – providing thousands of students, particularly from underrepresented communities, access to world-class education without financial burden.
Congratulating the AMU fraternity, Vice Chancellor Professor Naima Khatoon remarked: “This recognition reaffirms AMU’s enduring mission to deliver quality education with equity. It is a moment of pride for all of us. I extend heartfelt congratulations to our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters who continue to contribute to this shared success.”
Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Mohd Mohsin Khan also shared his appreciation: “AMU’s consistent recognition in national rankings reflects our commitment to student-centric, research-oriented, and value-based education. These achievements encourage us to continue striving for inclusive academic excellence.”
Professor Salim Beg, Chairman, University Ranking Committee, stated: “As AMU adapts to national and global educational priorities, it remains firmly anchored in its founding vision of shaping informed, responsible, and empowered individuals.”
