Does JMI accept CUET scores for all UG programs?

No. JMI accepts CUET UG scores for only 8 specific UG programs, primarily BA Hons in languages (Hindi, Urdu, Turkish, French, Spanish, Korean) and B.Sc Hons Applied Mathematics. All other UG programs at JMI require the JMI own entrance test. B.Tech requires JEE Main and B.Arch requires NATA.

Is CLAT accepted for BA LLB admission at JMI?

No. JMI Faculty of Law does not accept CLAT scores. Admission to the 5-year BA LLB (Hons) program is through JMIs own Common Entrance Test (CET), which was conducted on June 4, 2026. The program has 120 seats split equally between the general fee and self-financed fee categories.

What is the Muslim minority reservation at JMI?

JMI is a Minority Institution under Article 30(1) of the Constitution. It reserves 30% of seats for Muslim minority candidates and an additional 10% of seats exclusively for Muslim women in every program. The remaining seats are open to all communities on merit. JMI does not implement the 10% EWS reservation as it is exempt from that provision.

Does JMI B.Tech admission go through JoSAA counselling?

No. JMI is not part of JoSAA counselling. B.Tech admission at JMI uses the universitys own multi-round counselling process at admission.jmi.ac.in. Candidates must separately apply at the JMI portal after JEE Main results. A valid JEE Main Paper 1 score is mandatory.

What is the application fee for JMI admission 2026?

The application fee is INR 1,000 for programs in Engineering, Law, Management, Architecture, and Dentistry. It is INR 700 for all other faculties including Humanities, Sciences, Fine Arts, and Education. Fees are to be paid online at admission.jmi.ac.in.

What JEE Main rank is required for JMI B.Tech Computer Science Engineering?

In 2025, the Round 1 closing rank for the General category in CSE at JMI was 17,752. By Round 2, the closing rank extended to 42,668. Muslim minority category candidates were admitted at relatively higher ranks. For 2026, the cutoff will depend on JEE Main 2026 scores and total applicants. The official cutoff will be published on admission.jmi.ac.in with each selection list.

Can final year graduation students apply for JMI PG programs?

Yes. Students appearing in their final year bachelors degree examination are eligible to apply for JMI PG programs 2026. However, admission is provisional. The final marksheet showing at least 50% aggregate must be submitted by the date specified in the admission notice. Failure to meet the eligibility marks results in cancellation of the provisional admission.

Is there a management quota or direct admission at JMI?

No. Jamia Millia Islamia is a Central Government University. It does not offer a management quota, NRI quota, or any form of direct paid admission. All seats are allocated through the entrance test merit list and the universitys reservation policy. No seat can be obtained by paying a capitation fee.

How does the internal (Jamia school) quota work?

JMI reserves 5% of seats in most programs for candidates who have studied in Jamias own schools (covering nursery through Class 12) or who are wards of JMI employees. These candidates must still appear in the relevant entrance test. Seats are allotted from the internal quota pool based on merit within that category. Candidates must submit valid school or employment proof at the time of document verification.

What documents are needed at the time of JMI admission document verification?

Candidates must bring original and self-attested copies of: Class 10 certificate, Class 12 marksheet and certificate, graduation marksheets (for PG), JEE Main/CUET/GATE scorecard (where applicable), JMI entrance test admit card, category certificate (Muslim minority, SC/ST, PwD, J&K domicile, Jamia internal as applicable), recent passport photographs, and Aadhaar card. The document list for each program is published on admission.jmi.ac.in with the selection list.

Jamia Millia Islamia University L.L.M Personal Laws: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Jamia Nagar, New DelhiCentral UniversityEstd 1920NAAC Grade A++

4.1

(573 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 36,300

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 6.60 LPA

NIRF law median, latest

Cutoff

JMI entrance score, General

Placement rate

73%

NIRF law placement share

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placement 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Jamia Millia Islamia LL.M Personal Laws

JMI offers a two-year, full-time LL.M Personal Laws with 15 seats through JMI Entrance. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with papers in personal law and research methods. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #8 in NIRF Law ranking 2025 and #8 in NIRF Law 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 36,300, paid per year, and INR 2.76 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. You get a seat through the JMI entrance test and interview list. The General seat closed near score 68 in the last published list. The latest law placement data shows INR 6.60 LPA median pay and 73% placement.

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Fees

The full course costs INR 36,300 without hostel and INR 2.76 Lakhs with hostel. The program fee is INR 36,300 of that. You pay the program fee per year, two times in all. The admission support fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and living add INR 2.40 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Program fee	INR 36,300	INR 18,150 a year, 2 years
Admission support fee	INR 0	One time
Caution deposit	INR 2,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and living	INR 2.40 Lakhs	INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 36,300	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 2.76 Lakhs	Full course

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; JMI Entrance registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
JMI Entrance registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
JMI entrance test	Jan 2027	Tentative
JMI Entrance result and score	Feb 2027	Tentative
Preference filling and counselling	Jun 2027	Tentative
Counselling and selection list	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission support fee	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Eligibility

You need an LL.B or equal law degree with at least 50% marks or an equal grade. You also need the JMI entrance test score and must clear the interview list. Check the category relaxation before you apply.

Requirement	What you need
Degree needed	LL.B or equal law degree
Minimum marks	50% aggregate or equal grade
Selection route	JMI entrance test and interview list
Age limit	No upper age limit is listed in the prospectus

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Admission Process

JMI shortlists students on the entrance test score and interview list. You then pay the admission fee by the last date. If you miss it, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Fill JMI form	Apply online and pay the Faculty of Law application fee
2. Write the test	Take the LL.M entrance test at the listed centre
3. Check the list	Check the interview and selected list on the portal
4. Pay and report	Pay the admission fee and bring original marksheets

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 68 and the OBC-NCL seat at 61 in 2025. These are the JMI final list closing scores for Regular seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing score, Regular	Round and year
General	68	Final list, 2025
OBC-NCL	61	Final list, 2025
SC	52	Final list, 2025
ST	45	Final list, 2025
EWS	57	Final list, 2025

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Placement

The latest law data placed 73% of its batch at an average of INR 6.60 LPA. The median is INR 6.10 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. Law firms and research offices hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 6.60 LPA, latest law data
Median pay	INR 6.10 LPA
Highest offer	INR 12 LPA
Batch placed	73%
Recruiters	Law firms and research offices, on campus

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 12,000 to INR 10,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 10,000 over the course
NSP Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in LL.B	INR 12,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 8,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 9,000 over the course

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Ranking

The college stands #8 in NIRF Law 2025 and has NAAC A++. NIRF ranks law colleges on teaching, research, graduation outcomes and outreach.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Law	2025	#8
NAAC	2024	A++

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Course Structure

Semester 1 starts with legal method, personal law base papers and research method; semester 4 ends with the dissertation. The course stays focused on Personal Laws, with electives and dissertation work later.

Year	What you study
Semester 1	Legal method, research method and personal law base papers
Semester 2	Family law, constitutional law and research method
Semester 3	Personal law papers and elective papers
Semester 4	Dissertation work and viva in semester 4

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Hostel and Campus

Hostel rooms are limited for PG students and allotment depends on JMI rules. Living cost is separate from the program fee.

Item	Detail
PG hostel room	Allotted only if a hostel seat is free
Single room	Not promised in the first allotment
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in Delhi

Should you pick LL.M Personal Laws at Jamia Millia Islamia?

This course suits law graduates who want family law research, teaching, litigation support or higher study.

Pick it if:

You want a Delhi law network: the campus is close to courts, research centres and legal aid groups that suit personal law work.

You need a low-fee public university: the full program fee is INR 36,300, so the EMI stays small.

You want a small class: the regular Personal Laws seat count is 15, so classes stay close and research guidance is easier.

You want the fee back fast: the median pay used above is much higher than the full program fee.

Skip it if:

You want only corporate law hiring: Personal Laws is better for family law, research, teaching and court support roles.

You are weak in written tests: admission starts with the JMI entrance test, and low descriptive marks can block the list.

You need a sure hostel room: hostel seats are limited, so many PG law students arrange rooms near Jamia Nagar.

You are counting on self-financed backup: that seat costs INR 1.41 Lakhs for the program, much more than regular.

Counsellor's advice

If you want personal law research or court work in Delhi, take the regular seat. If you need corporate law, choose that stream instead.

LL.M Personal Laws Eligibility▾

Minimum marks: 50% in LL.B or equal law degree. 45% for reserved category where JMI allows relaxation.

Board score alternative: The prospectus does not list a percentile option.

Selection route needed: A JMI entrance score. The merit list decides regular and self-financed seats.

Reservation rule: Seats follow JMI reservation rules and the published merit list.

LL.M Personal Laws Admission Process▾

Write JMI Entrance: The university holds the LL.M test in the listed slot.

Register on JMI: The Faculty of Law completes the admission formalities.

Fill choices: Choose the Personal Laws stream when the form asks for the programme.

Pay the seat fee: Pay by the listed date or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

LL.M Personal Laws Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Feb 2027 to Apr 2027

Online form, last date to apply

Apply on the JMI admission portal before the last date.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Admit card

Download it before the test and check the centre.

Tentative

Apr 2027

JMI entrance test

The LL.M test is expected in the afternoon slot.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Answer key

Check the key and raise an objection if JMI allows it.

Tentative

May 2027

Entrance test result

The result list is expected after the test window.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Interview and counselling list

Shortlisted students complete the Faculty of Law formalities.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Admission fee, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the listed date.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your LL.B marksheet, category paper and photo ID.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

The academic term usually starts after admissions close.

Source: JMI University Prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Jamia Millia Islamia LL.M Personal Laws Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Program fee

Per year × 2, INR 18,150 a year

INR 36,300

Admission support fee

One time, included in program fee

INR 0

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 2,000

Add hostel + living

Hostel and living

Per year × 2, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year

INR 2.40 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 36,300

2 years · program fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 2.76 Lakhs

2 years · program fee + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 612

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

1818%

average first-year pay INR 6.60 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 4,654

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

239%

average first-year pay INR 6.60 LPA vs the full fee

Source: JMI University Prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you LL.M at Jamia Millia Islamia?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published JMI closing scores.

Jamia Millia Islamia LL.M Personal Laws Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Jamia Millia Islamia LL.M Personal Laws vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Jamia Millia Islamia. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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AMU LawBHU LawDU LawNLIU BhopalNLU Delhi

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Jamia Millia Islamia

Delhi NCR

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Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh

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Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi

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University of Delhi

Delhi NCR

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National Law Institute University

Bhopal

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National Law University Delhi

Delhi NCR

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 36,300

program fee

INR 42,000

INR 5,700 more

INR 30,000

INR 6,300 less

INR 38,000

INR 1,700 more

INR 36,300

Same fee

INR 55,000

INR 18,700 more

Average paylatest batch

INR 6.60 LPA

NIRF law median

INR 6.10 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

INR 7.20 LPA

INR 0.6 LPA more

INR 5.80 LPA

INR 0.8 LPA less

INR 6.60 LPA

Same pay

INR 8 LPA

INR 1.4 LPA more

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

73%

NIRF law

70%

3 points lower

75%

2 points higher

68%

5 points lower

72%

1 point lower

78%

5 points higher

Closing rankentrance score, General

last published list

4 places easier

4 places tougher

9 places tougher

8 places easier

2 places easier

Seatsthis course

regular seats

5 more

5 fewer

Same seats

15 more

3 fewer

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

1818%

on INR 6.60 LPA

1452%

366 points lower

2400%

582 points higher

1526%

292 points lower

1818%

Same ROI

1455%

363 points lower

In short

AMU Law has more seats but a higher fee and lower pay. If your JMI score clears both, take JMI for Delhi access and the lower cost.

In short

BHU Law costs less and pays more on average, but it has fewer seats. If Delhi courts matter to you, keep JMI above it.

In short

DU Law is close in cost but pays less in this table. If you want Personal Laws at a small public batch, JMI is the clearer fit.

In short

NLIU Bhopal has more seats and the same pay figure, but it is away from Delhi courts. If city access matters, choose JMI.

In short

NLU Delhi pays more but costs more and has fewer seats. If you clear both, choose by fee comfort and your research guide.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Jamia Millia Islamia LL.M Personal Laws

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is LL.M Personal Laws at JMI worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want family law, research or court support work. The full program fee is INR 36,300 and the median pay used on this page is INR 6.60 LPA, so the cost is low against the pay. Check the fee block before you pay.

Should I take this course if my score is near the cutoff?▾

Yes, but keep the risk clear. The General score used here is 68, and a small change in the list can matter because there are only 15 regular seats. Fill the form early, sit for the interview step and keep the self-financed option only if you can pay more.

What job can I get after this LL.M?▾

The course best suits legal research, teaching support, litigation chambers and policy work linked to family law. The page uses INR 6.60 LPA as the pay figure and 73% as the placement share. If your goal is only corporate law hiring, the Corporate Law stream is a cleaner fit.

Who should pick Personal Laws at JMI?▾

Pick it if you already like family law, minority law, succession, marriage and related court work. JMI has a small regular seat count of 15 and a Delhi campus, so research guidance and court access matter. Use this course for a focused legal path, not for a broad corporate law plan.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want corporate law, tax law or only law firm hiring. Personal Laws is a focused stream, and the best use of it is research, teaching, family law practice or policy work. If your interest is not in those areas, choose another LL.M stream at the same faculty.

Is the Delhi location useful for this course?▾

Yes, if you use it well. Delhi gives access to courts, legal aid work, libraries and policy groups, and that helps a Personal Laws student build research topics. Do not count on location alone. Meet faculty early and plan a dissertation topic before semester 3.

Is this course good for higher studies?▾

Yes, it can help if you want a Ph.D. or teaching later. LL.M has 80 credits and includes research work, so the dissertation matters. Pick a topic in the first year, keep your grades strong and ask for guidance before the final semester starts.

Should I choose regular or self-financed?▾

Choose regular first if your score allows it. The regular fee is INR 36,300 for two years, while the self-financed program fee is much higher at INR 1.41 Lakhs. If you need JMI and can pay more, keep self-financed as backup after reading the fee block.

How do I get admission to LL.M Personal Laws?▾

Apply on the JMI admission portal, write the LL.M entrance test and follow the interview or counselling list. The 2026 test was on 29 Apr 2026, and the 2027 date is still an estimate here. Keep your LL.B marksheet ready because eligibility needs 50% marks.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The regular program fee is INR 36,300 for two years without hostel. With hostel and living cost, this page estimates INR 2.76 Lakhs. The fee block shows both totals and the switch shows how much the living cost adds.

Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾

Yes, some students can. The calculator above includes NSP and post-matric style schemes, with awards from INR 8,000 to INR 12,000 in the default set. Pick your category and income there, then confirm the scheme on the official portal before you apply.

Is hostel sure for LL.M students?▾

No, do not treat hostel as sure. JMI has hostel facilities, but PG seats are limited and allotment depends on rules and availability. Keep a room budget for Jamia Nagar or nearby areas while you wait for hostel allotment.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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Jamia Millia Islamia University: 1 Answered Question

When will the admission forms for hotel management course be out in 2022?

Rashid IqbalJMI (2019)

Jamia Millia Islamia University hasn’t released the 2022 admission forms for the Hotel Management course, yet. For the academic year 2021, the admission form for BHM was available from 17th May 2021 to 10th July 2021. Jamia Millia Islamia University Hotel Management entrance date 2021 was 7th August. You will find the regular admission details on the Hotel Management departmental page of JMI.

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Jamia Millia Islamia University L.L.M Personal Laws: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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JMI LL.M Personal Laws Fees

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Admission Dates

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Eligibility

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Admission Process

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Cutoff

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Placement

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Scholarships

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Ranking

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Course Structure

JMI LL.M Personal Laws Hostel and Campus

Should you pick LL.M Personal Laws at Jamia Millia Islamia?

LL.M Personal Laws Admission Dates 2027

Jamia Millia Islamia LL.M Personal Laws Fees 2027

Will your score get you LL.M at Jamia Millia Islamia?

Jamia Millia Islamia LL.M Personal Laws Scholarship Calculator

Jamia Millia Islamia LL.M Personal Laws vs similar colleges

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Jamia Millia Islamia University: 1 Answered Question

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