Jamia Millia Islamia University MA Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) offers an affordable Master of Arts program, with annual fees of INR 6,500, which includes tuition, examination, admission, library/lab, games, and other charges. The Master's program in Economics has slightly different fees: INR 7,100 for the first year and approximately INR 6,400 for the second year. As a centrally funded university, JMI ensures minimal costs for its courses, with fee adjustments available through E grants. Admission involves an entrance test with reservations for the Muslim community, and forms are typically available online about two months before the exam date, though this can vary.

Faculty in the Economics Department includes over 10 permanent professors and around 10 assistant professors on contract, all of whom are highly experienced. The department follows a semester system with a 25-mark internal assessment and a 75-mark external assessment. Exams consist of sessional exams (30 marks) and final exams (70 marks), varying in difficulty based on the teacher and subject. The student-run placement cell actively manages internships and placements, with regular recruiters like Ken Research, RIS, and India Infrastructure.

Several scholarships, such as Aajmi Scholarship, JMI Merit Scholarship, Hakeem Abdul Hamid Scholarship, CBM Merit Scholarship, and ONGC Merit Scholarship, are available for SC, ST, OBC, and General students. Detailed scholarship information is on the JMI website.