New Delhi (AMU GK, Aligarh Muslim University): The Supreme Court has given a big decision today, on 8 November 2024, regarding the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University. Let us tell you that criteria have been set for giving minority institution status to AMU. The majority decision of the court states that the issue of minority status of AMU should be decided on the basis of the criteria set by the Supreme Court.

A 7-judge bench of the Supreme Court, by a majority of 4-3, rejected the 1967 decision in the Aziz Basha case. That decision said that no institution formed by law can claim minority status. On that basis, AMU was denied minority status. The 7-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court delivered 4 different decisions. On this historic occasion, know 10 important things related to Aligarh Muslim University.

1. When was Aligarh Muslim University established and who established it?
   Aligarh Muslim University was founded in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. He was an educationist as well as a social reformer.
2. Why was AMU established?
   The main objective of AMU was to provide higher education to the students of the Muslim community, so that they can acquire modern knowledge along with Islamic values.
3. When did Aligarh Muslim University get the status of a university?
   Aligarh Muslim University got the status of a university in 1920. With this, it became the first Muslim university of India.
4. What is taught at AMU?
   The courses offered by Aligarh Muslim University are diverse like other universities. AMU has many departments - Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Medical and Law etc.
5. Can I go to Aligarh Muslim University for research?
   Aligarh Muslim University has many centers and institutes for research. Students studying here do research in various fields.
6. Why was Aligarh Muslim University established as a school?
   In 1875, Sir Syed established the Muslim Anglo Oriental School, realizing the need to provide modern education to Muslims. At that time private universities were not allowed. Therefore it was started as a school.
7. How many students study in Aligarh Muslim University?
   More than 37 thousand students study in AMU. There are 13 faculties, 21 centers and 117 departments here. There are also 19 halls including 80 hostels for students and staff.
8. Which famous people have studied from Aligarh Muslim University?
   Many well-known people including Naseeruddin Shah, Javed Akhtar, Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Liaquat Ali Khan, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Anubhav Sinha, Dalip Tahil, Azam Khan, Asma Hussain have studied from AMU.
9. What is the number of Hindu students in Aligarh Muslim University?
   AMU has 70 percent Muslim and 30 percent Hindu students. According to sources, the number of Hindu students in professional courses like medicine and law goes up to 40 percent.
10. Does AMU have international recognition?
    AMU is recognised nationally and internationally, making it one of the premier educational institutions in India.