The AMU will soon release the notification for admissions to classes 6 and 9 for the academic year 2026-27. The university conducts an admission test every year for admission to classes 6 and 9 in its various schools. The test consists of two parts: a written test and an interview.
If you want to get admission to class 6 or 9 in any school of AMU for the academic year 2026-27, you will need to apply for the admission test, the application form for which will be released very soon. Here, we have shared the important dates, eligibility criteria, and other details.
AMU School Admission 2026-27 Overview
The Aligarh Muslim University will release the notification for the school admission test 2026-27 very soon. You can see an overview of it in the table given below.
| University | Aligarh Muslim University |
| Admission For | Class VI & Class IX |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Test + Interview |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | MCQs |
| Total Questions | 85 |
| Total Marks | 85 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Important Dates
The important dates for the AMU School Admission 2026 will be announced with the notification. Refer to the table below to check the expected schedule.
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | March 2026 |
| Deadline to Apply (Without Late Fee) | March 2026 |
| Deadline to Apply (With Late Fee) | April 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2026 |
| Entrance Test | May 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | June 2026 |
| Result | June 2026 |
| Interview | July 2026 |
| Merit List | July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to apply for the AMU School Admission Test 2026 for Class 6 and Class 9 are made public, refer to table below to check your eligibility.
| Class | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Class VI | You must have passed Class V from a government-recognized school. | You must be between the age of 10 and 12. |
| Class IX | You must have passed Class VIII from a government-recognized school. | You must be between the age of 13 and 15. |
The cut-off date to calculate the age is March 31, 2026; no age relaxation is provided for any candidate.
Application Fee
Payment of the application fee is mandatory to apply for the AMU School admission test 2026. The amount depends on the class for which you are submitting the application form. Details regarding the fee are provided in the table below.
| Class | Application Fee |
| Class VI | ₹750/- |
| Class IX | ₹800/- |
If you miss the original deadline, you can still submit the application form by paying a late fee. The late fee is ₹300. The application fee and late fee are completely non-refundable, you can pay it using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Available Seats
For the academic year 2026-27, there are a total number of 205 seats (120 boys and 85 girls) for Class 6 and 450 seats (270 boys and 180 girls) for Class 9. Refer to the table below to check the seat distribution details for each class.
Seats for Class VI
Boys Schools
| School Name | Medium | Seats |
| STS School | English | 40 |
| RMPS AMU City School | English | 40 |
| RMPS AMU City School | Urdu | 40 |
Girls Schools
| School Name | Medium | Seats |
| AMU Girls School | English | 40 |
| AMU City Girls High School | Urdu | 45 |
Seats for Class IX
Boys Schools (English Medium)
| School Name | Seats |
| STS School | 90 |
| RMPS AMU City School | 90 |
| AMU ABK High School | 90 |
Girls Schools (English Medium)
| School Name | Seats |
| AMU Girls School | 90 |
| AMU ABK High School | 90 |
Exam Pattern
The AMU is all set to conduct the School Admission Test for the academic year 2026-27 in offline mode with an exam time duration of 2 hours. A total of 85 MCQs will be asked from different sections for Class 6 and Class 9, whose details are:
Class VI
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Section-I | Languages (English, Urdu & Hindi) | 25 | 25 |
| Section-II | Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | — | 85 Questions | 85 Marks |
Class IX
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Section-I | Languages (English, Urdu & Hindi) | 25 | 25 |
| Section-II | Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Science | 25 | 25 | |
| Social Science | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | — | 85 Questions | 85 Marks |
Each question carries a weightage of 1 mark, and no mark is going to be deducted for incorrect response. The medium of this admission test will be only English, except for the language section.
How to Apply?
In order to apply for the AMU School Admission 2026 for Class 6 or Class 9, please go through the step-by-step instructions available below.
- Go to the Aligarh Muslim University Exam Controller’s website.
- Under the School Admission section, click on the Admission Form 2026-27.
- Complete your registration by providing your name, mobile number, and email address.
- After completing the registration process, log in using your email address and password.
- After logging in, fill out the application form, where you will need to provide your personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents, including your photograph and signature.
- Pay the required application fee and then click on the submit button to complete your application process.