Jamia Millia Islamia University L.L.M Criminal Law: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Master of Laws [L.L.M.] (Criminal Law) at Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI), New Delhi, is a 2-year full-time postgraduate law program offered by the Faculty of Law. The program is available in two modes: Regular (government-aided, Rs. 17,850 per year) and Self-Financed (Rs. 64,900 per year), with 10 seats in each mode for the Criminal Law specialization. JMI's Faculty of Law is one of the most reputed law schools in India, ranked consistently among the top law institutions, and the LLM in Criminal Law is popular among law graduates seeking specialization in criminal justice, penology, and forensic law. Admission is through a JMI-conducted entrance test.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are currently ongoing. The online application window was open from February 20 to March 25, 2026. Admit cards are being issued from April 17, 2026 onwards. The JMI LLM entrance test is scheduled for April 29, 2026 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM). Results are expected 3-4 weeks after the exam. The last date to submit the qualifying exam result (for candidates appearing in final year) is October 31, 2026.

Key Points

JMI offers LLM in three specialized streams: Personal Laws, Corporate Law, and Criminal Law, with 10 seats per stream in each mode (Regular and Self-Financed).
The Regular mode LLM is one of the most affordable LLM programs at a central university in India, at just Rs. 17,850 per year.
The entrance test is conducted across 8 cities in India (Delhi, Patna, Lucknow, Kolkata, Srinagar, Guwahati, Bhopal, Malegaon), making it accessible to students from across the country.
The LLM program at JMI is Bar Council of India (BCI) approved and recognized by UGC.
JMI's Faculty of Law has a strong moot court culture and legal aid clinic, providing practical exposure to students.

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Jamia Millia Islamia University Latest Updates and News

01 May, 2026 Jamia Millia Islamia Admission 2026 is ongoing. The university entrance tests are scheduled till June 5, 2026.

23 Feb, 2026 Jamia Millia Islamia Fee Structure 2026 is out for L.L.M Criminal Law programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 36,300 .

JMI LLM (Criminal Law) Fees

The LLM (Criminal Law) at JMI is offered in two modes. The Regular mode is highly subsidized at Rs. 17,850 per year (total Rs. 35,700 for 2 years), while the Self-Financed mode costs Rs. 64,900 per year (total Rs. 1,29,800 for 2 years). Both modes follow the same curriculum and are taught by the same faculty. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at an additional charge (not mandatory).

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Regular Mode (Per Year)	Self-Financed Mode (Per Year)
Tuition + Other Charges	Rs. 17,850	Rs. 64,900
Total Academic Fee	Rs. 17,850	Rs. 64,900
Total Fees (2 Years)	Rs. 35,700	Rs. 1,29,800
Hostel Fee (Optional)	Rs. 12,550 - Rs. 15,350 per year	Rs. 12,550 - Rs. 15,350 per year

Both Regular and Self-Financed seats are filled through the same merit list from the JMI LLM entrance test.
As per UGC notification dated October 27, 2025, refund of admission fee is applicable as per UGC refund policy in case of withdrawal before the start of the academic session.
Hostel accommodation is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Application fee is Rs. 1,000 for all candidates.

JMI LLM (Criminal Law) Admission 2026

Admissions to the LLM (Criminal Law) at JMI for 2026-27 are based on a university-conducted entrance test (Program Code: M53). The test is conducted in offline mode across 8 cities in India. The entrance test covers General Knowledge/English (Part A), objective-type legal questions (Part B), and subjective legal questions (Part C). Candidates are ranked based on their performance in the entrance test, and seats are allotted as per merit and JMI's reservation policy.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Form Availability	February 20, 2026
Last Date to Submit Application Form	March 25, 2026
Form Editing Window	April 1 - April 6, 2026
Admit Card Issuance	From April 17, 2026 onwards
JMI LLM Entrance Test (M53)	April 29, 2026 (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
Declaration of Result / Merit List	3-4 weeks after the exam (tentatively late May 2026)
Last Date to Submit Qualifying Exam Result	October 31, 2026
Batch Commencement	July/August 2026 (tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed a law graduation examination (LLB - 3 year or 5 year integrated) from a UGC-recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination are also eligible to apply, subject to securing at least 50% marks and submitting the result by October 31, 2026.
Candidates must choose their preferred specialization (Personal Laws / Corporate Law / Criminal Law) at the time of application.

Admission Process

Register and fill the online application form at admission.jmi.ac.in; pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000.
Download the admit card from April 17, 2026 onwards.
Appear for the JMI LLM entrance test on April 29, 2026 at the chosen exam centre.
Check the merit list/result on the JMI admission portal 3-4 weeks after the test.
Attend document verification and pay the admission fee within the stipulated time after selection.
Admission is based strictly on merit in the entrance test, subject to JMI's reservation policy (Muslim Minority, OBC, SC/ST, PwD, Kashmiri Migrants, etc.).
Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key within 48 hours of its release by paying Rs. 500 per question challenged.

JMI LLM (Criminal Law) Scholarships 2026

Students enrolled in the LLM (Criminal Law) at JMI can avail a range of scholarships through the university's Dean of Students Welfare office and external government/private bodies. The Regular mode LLM is already heavily subsidized, but students in both modes can apply for the following scholarships.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount/Benefit
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (Minority Communities)	Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Parsi/Jain students with family income below Rs. 2 lakh/year	Up to Rs. 10,000 per year
NSP Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (Minority)	Minority students with 50%+ marks and family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh/year	Up to Rs. 30,000 per year
Annual Mushirul Hasan Doctoral Fellowship	JMI students pursuing Ph.D. from Humanities and Social Sciences	Variable (announced annually)
Post Graduate Merit-cum-Means Mushirul Hasan Scholarship	PG students of M.A. programs at JMI; merit-cum-means basis	Variable (announced annually)
AAJMI Scholarship (Alumni Association of JMI)	Regular students of Diploma, UG, PG programs at JMI; merit-based	Variable (announced annually)
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship	JMI students; merit-based	Variable (announced annually)
PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship	Students with family income below Rs. 4.5 lakh/year; merit-based	Rs. 20,000 per year (PG level)
ONGC Merit Scholarship	SC/ST/OBC/General category students	As per ONGC Foundation norms

Applications for NSP scholarships are typically invited in September-October each year through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
The Mushirul Hasan Scholarship is specifically for JMI PG students and is announced annually by the Dean of Students Welfare office.
Students are advised to check the JMI Dean of Students Welfare notice board and the official JMI website for updated scholarship notifications each academic year.

JMI LLM (Criminal Law) FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between the Regular and Self-Financed LLM at JMI, and how are seats allotted?

Ans. Both modes follow the same curriculum, are taught by the same faculty, and lead to the same degree. The only difference is the fee: Regular mode costs Rs. 17,850/year while Self-Financed costs Rs. 64,900/year. Seats are allotted based on the same merit list from the JMI LLM entrance test - top rankers get Regular seats first, and remaining candidates are offered Self-Financed seats.

Ques. Is CLAT PG accepted for LLM admission at JMI?

Ans. No. JMI conducts its own entrance test for LLM admission and does not accept CLAT PG or any other national-level law entrance exam score. Candidates must appear specifically for the JMI LLM entrance test.

Ques. Can I choose Criminal Law as my specialization at the time of application, and can I change it later?

Ans. Yes, candidates must indicate their preferred specialization (Personal Laws, Corporate Law, or Criminal Law) at the time of filling the application form. Changing the specialization after submission is generally not permitted, so candidates should choose carefully.

Ques. What are the career options after LLM (Criminal Law) from JMI?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as criminal lawyers in courts, legal advisors to law enforcement agencies, public prosecutors, legal researchers, academics, or join the judiciary through judicial services examinations. The LLM from a central university like JMI carries significant weight in competitive examinations and judicial service recruitment.

Ques. How many seats are available in LLM (Criminal Law) at JMI, and what is the competition like?

Ans. There are 10 seats in Regular mode and 10 seats in Self-Financed mode for Criminal Law, totaling 20 seats. Given JMI's reputation, competition is intense, with hundreds of candidates appearing for the entrance test each year for a limited number of seats.

Ques. Is there any interview or group discussion as part of the LLM admission process at JMI?

Ans. No. Admission to the LLM program at JMI is based solely on the performance in the written entrance test. There is no interview or group discussion component. The merit list is prepared based on the entrance test score, subject to JMI's reservation policy.

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

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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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