AMU Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged Admission 2026 – Complete Guide
Introduction
AMU Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged, maintained by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), is a dedicated institution for the education and support of visually impaired children. Admissions for the academic session 2026–27 will open soon, and this complete guide explains every important detail.
👉 To help applicants and parents prepare in advance, we have also included data and information from the 2025–26 prospectus. This way, you will clearly know what to expect in terms of eligibility, age limits, intake capacity, required documents, hostel facilities, fee structure, and the admission process.
Eligibility Criteria (2026 with 2025 Reference)
- Candidate must be visually challenged.
- A valid Medical Certificate of Blindness issued by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is mandatory.
- Candidates should fall within the prescribed age limits (given below).
- Admission is open to both boys and girls.
🔎 In 2025, the same rules applied, and there is no expectation of major changes in 2026.
Intake Capacity and Age Limits
Expected for 2026 (as per 2025 data):
| Class | Boys | Girls | Age Limit (as on 31 March 2026) | 2025 Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensory Development (SD) | 03 | 02 | 5–7 years | 5–7 yrs (as on 31 Mar 2025) |
| Class I | 03 | 02 | 6–8 years | 6–8 yrs (as on 31 Mar 2025) |
| Class VI | 01 | 01 | 10–12 years | 10–12 yrs (as on 31 Mar 2025) |
| Class IX | 03 | 02 | 13–15 years | 13–15 yrs (as on 31 Mar 2025) |
👉 Note: Maximum age limit may be relaxed by 2 years for children with special needs.
Documents Required for Application
- Medical Certificate of Blindness issued by Chief Medical Officer.
- Five recent passport-size photographs.
- Date of Birth Certificate issued by competent authority.
- Transfer Certificate (if earlier schooling was done).
- Income Certificate of parents.
- Address Proof of both parents (Ration Card / Driving License / Passport / Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Bank Passbook / Employment ID).
- Photograph of the candidate with parents.
- Any other relevant document (if applicable).
Application Form & Submission
- The 2026–27 Application Form will be available on the official website: www.amucontrollerexams.com.
- Forms can also be collected from the School office.
- 2026 Last Date will be notified soon.
🔎 In 2025, the last date of submission was 12 April 2025. Applicants can expect a similar deadline in April 2026.
Admission Procedure
- Eligible candidates must appear for a Screening-cum-Medical Test along with parents/guardians.
- The venue will remain: Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged, AMU Campus.
- Admission will be offered on the basis of merit in the screening test and subject to fulfillment of eligibility.
🔎 In 2025, the test was held on 5 May 2025 at 8:00 AM. For 2026, the schedule is likely to be around early May as well.
Hostel Facilities
- Hostel facility is available for students of the Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged.
- Allotment depends on availability of seats and rules of the University.
- Same practice was followed in 2025 admissions.
Fee Structure
- Under PwBD category, candidates pay only ₹100 as Admission Charges (Tuition Fee).
- Hostel and food charges, if applicable, are extra.
🔎 In 2025, the same nominal fee of ₹100 applied. No major changes expected in 2026.
Important Highlights for Parents & Students
- Education is imparted with special methods and infrastructure suitable for visually impaired students.
- Focus on sensory development, Braille learning, and independent living skills.
- Balanced approach of academic + personal development.
- Students get pathways for higher education in AMU and other institutions.
Contact Details
- Office: Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged, AMU, Aligarh – 202002
- Website: www.amucontrollerexams.com
- Email: amu.admission@gmail.com
- Phone: +91-571-2700935 (Office Hours)
Quick Recap
- Classes: SD, I, VI, IX
- Age Limits (2026): SD (5–7 yrs), I (6–8 yrs), VI (10–12 yrs), IX (13–15 yrs)
- Seats: 3–5 per class (boys + girls)
- Form Last Date: Expected April 2026 (12 April in 2025)
- Screening Test: Expected early May 2026 (5 May in 2025)
- Fee: ₹100 for PwBD students (same in 2025)
- Hostel: Available, subject to seats
