AMU Buildings named after its Alumni

Contributions of Old Boys from its inception

Hamidullah Khan Lecture Theatre

Hamidullah Khan was the first student of MAO College, Aligarh. He went to England in April 1880, joining Christ’s College, Cambridge. After returning to India, a grand welcome dinner was arranged for him, attended by over 300 guests, and Sir Syed Ahmad Khan made an appeal for contributions to build a new MAO College building. The cost was estimated at Rs 6,000, and Rs 3,400 was pledged that night, with a significant contribution from Sir Syed and his son, Syed Mahmud. This building is now a prominent heritage structure in the central block of the college.

Aftab Hostel

Aftab Hall was established in 1932 and named after Sahibzada Aftab Ahmad Khan who was the University’s second Vice-Chancellor and one of the most outstanding figures associated with the University. After his death in 1930, the A.M.U. Old Boy’s Association decided to construct a hall of residence in his memory.

Sir Ziauddin Hall

Sir Ziauddin Hall was previously known as the New Hall but in 1982 it was named Sir Ziauddin Hall in the Honour of Dr Sir Ziauddin Ahmed, who was a member of the Aligarh movement and three terms Vice-Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University.

Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College

In 2002, the name of the College was changed from Sir Syed Dental College to Sir Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College, which later changed to Dr Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College.

Ross Masood Hall

Sir Ross Masood (RM) Hall was established in the year 1969 in the fond memory of Sir Ross Masood, the grandson of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. The foundation stone of R.M. Hall was laid by Professor K. A. Nizami.

K. A. Nizami Centre for Quranic Studies

The K. A. Nizami Centre for Quranic Studies is named after Prof. K. A. Nizami (1925-1997), an acknowledged historian of South Asia and Islamic scholar. He was associated with the University for almost half a century, having served in various capacities as Professor and Chairman of the Department of History, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Provost of Sir Syed Hall, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor.

Majaz Hostel

The Majaz Hostel in the MM Hall is named after Asrar-ul-Haq aka Majaz Lakhnawi. Majaz spent many years of his life at AMU as a student.

MMA Hostel

Maulana Mohammad Ali Johar Hostel (MMA) is named after AMU alumnus Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar. He was an Indian Muslim freedom fighter, a preeminent member of the Indian National Congress, a journalist and a poet. He was also a leading figure of the Khilafat Movement and one of the founders of Jamia Millia Islamia.

Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology

The Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology (ZHCET) is named after former Indian President Dr. Zakir Husain. He not only studied at MAO College, Aligarh but also later served as the Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University.

Saiyyid Hamid Senior Secondary School (Boys)

Chattari Tennis Pavilion

Mohammad Habib Hall

Mohammad Habib studied at the M.A.O. School and College. He topped the B.A. examination of Allahabad University in 1916 as M.A.O. College was then affiliated to that university.

Nadeem Tareen Hall

It is worth mentioning that an engineering graduate of AMU, Mr. Nadeem Tareen, a Saudi-based industrialist donated Rs. 4 Crore for Boys Hostel (Nadeem Tareen Hall). Which now houses 1400 engineering students.

Frank & Debbie Islam Management Complex

A US based philanthropist Frank F Islam donated more than Rs. 10 crores for the creation of Frank & Debbie Islam Management Complex. He also donated a handsome amount for the construction of the auditorium of Mass Communication

Schools established by AMU Alumni as a feeder institution

The first generation of Aligarh Alumni played a very crucial role in converting the MAO college into a university. They were instrumental in the passage of the Aligarh Muslim University Act – 1920. As the financial grants given by the British Raaj were limited, the well-wishers and alumni offered substantial donations and initiated numerous steps for the growth of university.

Girl's High School, AMU

Sheikh Muhmmad Abdullah known as Papa Miyan established a girls’ school in 1906 which ultimately grew into the Women’s College.

City High School, AMU

Maulana Tufail Ahmad Manglori, a distinguished alumnus, established the City High School in 1928, now named after its alumnus Raja Mahendra Pratap as Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh AMU City High School.

City Girl’s High School, AMU

The AMU City Girl’s High School is situated in the old city in Mohalla Qazi Para near Jaiganj area. It has grown out of a small primary school which was established by an alumnus noted Freedom Fighter Abdul Majeed Khwaja (who became Hony. Gen Secretary of Old Boys’ Association). The school annually imparts education to nearly 1000 girls’ students in the Urdu medium and caters to the educational need of the deserving sections of the residents of the old city.

Ahmadi School for Visually Challenged

Ahmadi School for Visually Challenged Was founded by distinguished alumnus Sahabzada Aftab Ahmad Khan (Hony. Secretary of Old Boys’ Association) in 1927. The school is mainly residential with facilities of the free boarding and lodging. It has two hostels, one for the girls and the other for boys. The school admits visually challenged children from all over the country, irrespective of their gender, cast, creed, colour or religion.