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 Ph.D International Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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The Ph.D. (International Studies) is a full-time doctoral programme offered at the MM Ali Jauhar Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, a NAAC A++ accredited Central University ranked 4th among universities in NIRF 2025. The programme has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, with annual fees of approximately Rs. 10,175, making it one of the most affordable doctoral programmes in the country. Admission is based on a JMI entrance test followed by an interview, with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/CEED qualified candidates exempted from the entrance test. The Academy is a premier centre for research in international relations, foreign policy, area studies, and global affairs, attracting scholars from across India and abroad.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are currently open. The online application window was available from February 20, 2026, and was extended to April 2, 2026. The JMI entrance test for PhD programmes is scheduled to commence from April 26, 2026 onwards, with the PhD admission schedule notified separately by the university. For the 2025-26 session, interviews were held in December 2025 and admission formalities were completed by December 30, 2025. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official JMI website (jmi.ac.in) and the admission portal (admission.jmi.ac.in) for the latest PhD bulletin and schedule.

Key Points

The programme is housed at the MM Ali Jauhar Academy of International Studies, a dedicated centre for research in international relations, area studies, diplomacy, and global governance.
JMI does not offer the Ph.D. programme through distance education mode; it is strictly a full-time on-campus programme.
Scholars are required to reside in the NCR region during the first two years of registration.
Full-time scholars cannot take up employment during the first two years of registration.
Candidates with UGC-NET (including JRF), CSIR-NET, GATE, or CEED qualifications are exempted from the JMI entrance test and are directly called for interview.
The programme includes mandatory coursework of 12 credits in the first semester(s), covering research methodology, subject-specific theory, research ethics, and annotated bibliography.
Scholars must publish at least one research paper in a refereed journal and present at least two papers at national/international conferences before thesis submission.
Women scholars and scholars with more than 40% disability may avail an additional extension of up to 2 years beyond the standard maximum period.

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JMI Ph.D. (International Studies) Fees

The Ph.D. (International Studies) at JMI is highly affordable, being a Central University programme. The annual fee is Rs. 10,175 for the 2026-27 session, covering tuition and other academic charges. For a minimum duration of 3 years, the total academic fee comes to approximately Rs. 30,525. Hostel accommodation is available on campus but is not mandatory; hostel fees are charged separately based on allotment type.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (Per Year)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 9,875
Other Academic Charges	Rs. 300
Total Academic Fee	Rs. 10,175
Hostel Fee (New Allotment)	Rs. 15,350
Hostel Fee (Renewal)	Rs. 12,550
Total Fee (Academic Only, 3 Years)	Rs. 30,525

Hostel fee is not mandatory and is charged separately; it is not included in the Total Academic Fee row above.
JMI employees are exempt from paying Course Fee, Library Fee, and Caution Money.
Scholars exempted from Course Fee are required to pay a Special Annual Fee as prescribed.
The name of a scholar who fails to pay the fee by the prescribed date shall be struck off the rolls; readmission is possible on payment of fee with fine.
No EMI option is mentioned in the official prospectus; fees are payable at the beginning of each academic year.
Application fee for PhD admission: Rs. 2,000 (all categories).

JMI Ph.D. (International Studies) Admission 2026

Admissions to the Ph.D. (International Studies) at JMI are held twice a year: once in summer (June-July) and once in winter (January-February, for exempted category candidates only). The 2026-27 general admission cycle is currently underway, with the entrance test commencing from April 26, 2026. The PhD bulletin with specific dates for the International Studies programme is notified separately. For the 2025-26 cycle, 19 seats were available at the MMAJ Academy of International Studies.

Important Dates

JMI PhD Admission Schedule

Event	Date
Online Application Opens	February 20, 2026
Online Application Closes (Extended)	April 2, 2026
Form Editing Window	April 1, 2026 to April 6, 2026
Admit Card Issue	April 17, 2026 onwards
Commencement of Entrance Test (JMI)	April 26, 2026 onwards
PhD Admission Schedule (Separate Bulletin)	To be notified on jmi.ac.in
Interviews/Presentation (Arts/Social Sciences)	Tentatively November-December 2026
Admission Formalities	Tentatively December 2026

UGC NET Exam Dates

Event	Date
UGC NET Phase 1 Application Start	October 7, 2025
UGC NET Phase 1 Application End	November 7, 2025
UGC NET Phase 1 Admit Card	December 28, 2025
UGC NET Phase 1 Exam	December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026
UGC NET Phase 1 Answer Key	January 14, 2026
UGC NET Phase 1 Result	February 4, 2026
UGC NET Phase 2 Application Start (Tentative)	April 1, 2026
UGC NET Phase 2 Application End (Tentative)	May 1, 2026
UGC NET Phase 2 Exam (Tentative)	June 2026
UGC NET Phase 2 Result (Tentative)	July 2026

Note: UGC-NET qualified candidates (including JRF holders) are exempted from the JMI PhD entrance test and are directly called for interview. CSIR-NET, GATE, and CEED qualified candidates are also exempted.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) in the relevant or allied subject.
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled candidates are eligible with a relaxation of 5% (i.e., minimum 50% marks).
Candidates with an M.Phil. degree (minimum 55% marks, two semesters) in the same subject from a recognised university are also eligible for direct PhD admission.
Candidates with a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree with a minimum of 75% marks (70% for reserved categories) are also eligible.

Admission Process

Apply online at admission.jmi.ac.in and pay the application fee of Rs. 2,000.
Appear for the JMI PhD Entrance Test (Paper I: Research Methodology; Paper II: Subject-specific), unless exempted.
Candidates must score at least 50% in aggregate to qualify the entrance test (45% for reserved categories).
Shortlisted candidates (including exempted category) are called for an interview/presentation before the Centre Research Committee (CRC) of the Academy of International Studies.
At the interview, candidates present their broad research interest/area before the CRC.
Based on merit and available vacancies, provisional registration is granted along with supervisor allocation.
Complete admission formalities (document verification, fee payment) within the stipulated dates.

JMI Ph.D. (International Studies) Scholarships 2026

JMI PhD scholars in International Studies can avail a range of fellowships and scholarships, both from the university and from national/external agencies. The Non-NET Fellowship provided by JMI is available to all eligible PhD scholars who do not hold an external fellowship, making financial support accessible to a wide range of students. Additionally, the prestigious Mushirul Hasan Doctoral Fellowship is specifically available for scholars in Humanities and Social Sciences at JMI.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship/Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility
JMI Non-NET Fellowship	Rs. 5,000/month (JRF level)	Full-time PhD scholars without external fellowship
UGC-NET JRF	Rs. 37,000/month (JRF) + Rs. 42,000/month (SRF)	UGC-NET qualified candidates
CSIR-NET JRF	Rs. 37,000/month (JRF) + Rs. 42,000/month (SRF)	CSIR-NET qualified candidates
Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)	Rs. 70,000-80,000/month	Exceptional candidates from top institutions
Annual Mushirul Hasan Doctoral Fellowship	As per JMI notification	PhD scholars in Humanities and Social Sciences at JMI
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship	As per JMI notification	PhD scholars in specified fields
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	Minority/SC/ST/OBC students
ICCR Fellowship	As per ICCR norms	Foreign/ICCR-sponsored candidates

The Non-NET Fellowship is disbursed from the date of admission and is subject to satisfactory progress reports.
Fellowship may be withheld if the scholar fails to submit the six-monthly progress report within the stipulated period.
Scholars holding external fellowships (UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, PMRF, etc.) follow the rules of the respective funding agency.
Applications for the Mushirul Hasan Doctoral Fellowship are invited annually, typically in August-September; scholars should check the JMI DSW notice board and website.
International scholarships (Turkiye Scholarship, King Abdulaziz University, etc.) are also available for eligible candidates.

JMI Ph.D. (International Studies) FAQs

Ques. Is the JMI PhD (International Studies) programme available in part-time or distance mode?

Ans. No. JMI explicitly states in its PhD Ordinance that it does not offer the PhD programme through distance education mode. However, a part-time PhD option is available for working professionals employed in government or non-government organisations, subject to fulfilling specific conditions such as submitting an NOC from the employer and attending required classes as per the JMI timetable. The full-time programme requires scholars to reside in the NCR region during the first two years.

Ques. I have cleared UGC-NET but not JRF. Am I still exempted from the JMI PhD entrance test?

Ans. Yes. JMI exempts candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (Paper I and II, i.e., NET without JRF) from the entrance test. Both NET-JRF and NET (without JRF) holders are eligible for exemption. However, all such candidates must still appear for the interview/presentation before the Centre Research Committee (CRC) of the Academy of International Studies.

Ques. How many seats are available for PhD (International Studies) at JMI, and how competitive is the admission?

Ans. As per the 2025-26 vacancy list, 19 seats were available at the MMAJ Academy of International Studies. The number of seats varies each year based on faculty availability and existing scholar load. Given JMI's reputation as a premier institution for international studies and its location in New Delhi, competition is significant, especially for the general category. Candidates with a strong research proposal and relevant academic background have a better chance.

Ques. Can I work while pursuing a full-time PhD at JMI?

Ans. Full-time PhD scholars at JMI are not permitted to take up any employment during the first two years of registration. After two years, a scholar may apply to the Departmental Research Committee (DRC/CRC) for conversion to part-time status if they wish to take up employment. This conversion is subject to approval and must be routed through the Research Advisory Committee (RAC).

Ques. What is the process for supervisor allocation in the PhD (International Studies) programme at JMI?

Ans. Supervisor allocation is decided by the Centre Research Committee (CRC) of the Academy of International Studies, based on available faculty vacancies and the research area of the scholar as indicated during the interview. Scholars do not directly choose their supervisor; the CRC matches the scholar's research interest with a faculty member who has the requisite specialisation and available supervision capacity. A co-supervisor from within or outside JMI may also be appointed if the research topic warrants it.

Ques. What happens if I fail to submit my PhD thesis within the stipulated time at JMI?

Ans. If a scholar fails to submit the thesis within the minimum period (3 years for full-time), they can continue up to the maximum period of 6 years. Beyond 6 years, extensions of up to 2 more years can be granted (7th year by BOS/COS, 8th year by the Vice Chancellor), making the total maximum period 8 years. Women scholars and scholars with more than 40% disability may get an additional 2-year extension, making the maximum 10 years. Failure to submit within the allowed period results in automatic cancellation of registration.

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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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