About Us

The Aligarian is an independent online magazine about Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), its alumni and Aligarh city in Uttar Pradesh. We publish campus news, admission and student guides, history, culture and stories of Aligs around the world.

2017Publishing since
AMUCampus, alumni and city
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What we cover

News

Developments at AMU and in Aligarh city, from admissions and results to civic projects, based on dated reports and official notices.

Students

Practical guides on admissions, courses, scholarships and hostel life, reviewed when the university publishes new information.

History

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the Aligarh Movement, MAO College and the story of Aligarh, written with dates checked against reliable sources.

Listicles and infotainment

Famous alumni, campus landmarks, food, traditions and films, written for quick reading and easy sharing.

How we work

Every story is researched and checked before it is published. Facts such as admission dates, fees and rankings come from official sources first, and we name our sources in the article. Read our editorial policy for how we research, update and correct stories.

Write for us or share a story

Students, alumni and readers can send story ideas, alumni news, old photographs and corrections. Visit the contact page to reach the editors.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs The Aligarian?

The Aligarian is run by an independent editorial team and is part of The Aligarian Network. It is not an official publication of Aligarh Muslim University.

Is The Aligarian connected to AMU?

No. The Aligarian is an independent magazine. For official notices, always check amu.ac.in and the AMU Controller of Examinations website.

How do I report an error?

Email connect@squarebase.io with the article link and the correct information. We check every correction request and update the article when we have made a mistake.