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ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

Governance & Affairs

Supporting academic excellence and institutional policies at AMU.

Policy Guidance

We guide institutional policies to uphold the university’s vision and academic standards.

Student Welfare

Ensuring student welfare is central to our mission of inclusivity and nation-building.

Vice Chancellor Order Governance Structure of Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh Muslim University’s governance is anchored by the University Court as the supreme governing body, with the Executive Council as the principal executive body and the Academic Council as the principal academic body under the Vice-Chancellor’s leadership. The Visitor (President of India) sits at the top of the structure, with the Chancellor and Pro‑Chancellor as ceremonial heads and the Finance Committee, Faculties, and key officers forming core operational layers.

Governance overview

AMU’s authorities explicitly include the Court, Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee, and Faculties, as set out in the AMU Act and reflected on the University’s leadership pages. The Visitor is the President of India, while the Chancellor, Pro‑Chancellor, and Vice‑Chancellor feature as officers alongside Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor, Registrar, Finance Officer, and other designated roles.

Key authorities

  • The Court is the supreme governing body with power to review acts of the Executive and Academic Councils, make Statutes, and consider annual reports and accounts.

  • The Executive Council is the principal executive body, meeting regularly and handling the University’s executive business within powers prescribed by the Statutes.

  • The Academic Council is the principal academic body overseeing academic policy and general supervision across teaching and learning.

  • The Finance Committee and the Faculties are recognized authorities with constitution, powers, and functions defined by the Statutes and Act.

Key officers

  • Officers include the Chancellor, Pro‑Chancellor, Vice‑Chancellor, Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor, Honorary Treasurer, Registrar, Finance Officer, and Deans of Faculties, with additional officers as declared by Statute.

  • AMU’s leadership listings also identify roles such as Chief Rector, Controller of Examinations, and institutional academic units (Faculties, Departments, Centres) that operate within the authority framework.

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+91-7055074367

Email

vc.secretary@amucourt.site

Contact Us

For inquiries regarding governance and policies, please reach out to the AMU Court.