Al-Falah University (AFU) is a State Private University located in Faridabad, Haryana. It was established in 2014 by the Al-Falah Charitable Trust, which had been operating educational institutions on the same campus since 1997 (like the Al-Falah School of Engineering and Technology).
The university's mission is to provide quality education to all, with a special focus on serving minority and underprivileged sections of society. It has grown into a multi-disciplinary institution offering programs in Engineering, Health Sciences, Education, and Arts & Sciences. Its most prominent constituent unit is the Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences & Research Centre.
Key Recognitions:
Established by a State Act and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) and 12(B).
Holds necessary approvals from key professional bodies: NMC (Medical), AICTE (Engineering), NCTE (Education), PCI (Pharmacy), INC (Nursing), BCI (Law).
Its NAAC accreditation reflects its quality assessment (the constituent engineering college was 'A' graded; check the university's current overall grade).
Permitted for renewal of permission u/s 10(A) 2020-21, Permitted for Renewal of 150 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Permitted for 4th renewal 5th batch for the Academic Year 2023 -2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
Al-Falah University operates from a large, self-contained campus.
Location: Situated in Dhauj, Faridabad, Haryana, near the Delhi-NCR region.
Campus Vibe: It's a spacious campus (often cited as 70+ acres) housing its various schools, a large teaching hospital, administrative buildings, hostels, and recreational areas. The atmosphere is academic and diverse, reflecting its multi-disciplinary nature and minority status.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Constituent Schools: Dedicated buildings house its various schools (Medical Sciences, Engineering, Education, Allied Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, Humanities, Sciences, etc.).
Learning Resources: A well-stocked Central Library (started 1997, 62,000+ books) plus departmental libraries, offering print and digital resources.
Laboratories & Workshops: State-of-the-art labs for all disciplines – advanced medical labs (pre-clinical/para-clinical), engineering labs (all branches), computer centers, pharmacy labs, nursing skills labs, etc.
Hospital Integration: Features its own large, integrated teaching hospital.
Technology Enabled: Wi-Fi enabled campus, smart classrooms, modern computing facilities.
Residential Life: Extensive and separate hostel facilities for boys (on-campus) and girls (off-campus, with university transport).
Amenities: Auditoriums, seminar halls, food courts/canteens, transportation (fleet of buses covering Delhi, Faridabad, Palwal), sports facilities (including a national-level cricket ground), utility center.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Healthcare education and delivery are central to Al-Falah University.
Flagship Hospital: Yes, the university runs the Al-Falah Hospital, a large multi-specialty teaching hospital, as part of its Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (AFSMSRC).
Scale & Services: This is a major tertiary care hospital. Key features include:
Capacity: A substantial bed capacity (e.g., 650+ beds) designed to meet NMC norms and serve the community.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare, often at charitable/nominal rates. Features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, advanced Critical Care units (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, high-end diagnostic services (Radiology including MRI/CT, advanced Labs), Blood Bank, Pharmacy, Dialysis Unit, and extensive OPD/IPD services across major clinical specialties (Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Ortho, etc.).
Educational Engine: The Al-Falah Hospital is the core clinical training ground for the university's students in MBBS, MD/MS, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences, offering extensive, hands-on patient care experience.
State University Affordability
As a private university in Haryana, Al-Falah's fees vary significantly. Medical fees are regulated by the state (DMER/AFRC), while other course fees are set by the university.
Al-Falah University provides residential facilities for its students.
Accommodation: Separate hostel facilities are available for boys (on-campus) and girls (off-campus, with university transport). Rooms are generally spacious and offered in shared configurations (AC/Non-AC options).
Amenities: Hostels provide essential furniture, 24/7 security, power backup, common rooms, potentially Wi-Fi access, warden supervision, and access to campus first-aid/medical support.
Dining: Dedicated mess halls serve regular meals, often with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, catering to diverse student needs.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. For MBBS, the combined charge is high (e.g., ~₹2.93 Lakhs/year for 2-bed AC room). For other courses, expect costs to be in the standard private university range, possibly ₹80,000 to ₹1,50,000 per year, depending on AC/Non-AC and room sharing.
Getting Through the Door:
MBBS / MD / MS: Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG or NEET-PG.
State Counselling is Key (Haryana): Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota, Muslim Minority Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Haryana State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by DMER, Haryana (often via the uhsrugcounselling.com portal). Candidates must register for this state counselling.
B.Tech: Admission might be based on JEE (Main) scores, CUET scores, or merit in Class 12.
B.Ed: Admission is often based on the Haryana B.Ed Common Entrance Test.
Other UG/PG Courses (BBA, MBA, Nursing, Pharmacy, etc.): Admission is typically based on merit in the qualifying examination (Class 12/Graduation) or scores in CUET. The university may also conduct its own entrance test for certain programs or vacant seats.
Always check the specific admission criteria (NEET / JEE / CUET / Merit) on the Al-Falah University website (alfalahuniversity.edu.in) for your chosen program.
Career Kickstart (Placements):
Focus: Al-Falah University has a Training & Placement Cell focused on student employability across its various schools.
Industry Interface: Connections with companies in the Delhi-NCR region, healthcare providers (hospitals including their own, pharma), IT companies, manufacturing units, and educational institutions.
Recruiters: Likely includes IT service companies, regional businesses, hospitals, and schools (for B.Ed graduates).
Outcomes: Placement success varies by stream. Average packages for engineering and MBA graduates are likely modest, potentially in the ₹3 LPA to ₹5 LPA range. Nursing, Pharmacy, and Paramedical graduates find opportunities primarily in the healthcare sector. Clinical graduates (MBBS) follow the standard internship/PG/practice path.
As a minority-status private university with a medical college, Al-Falah has specific provisions for NRI admissions.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus