Does JMI accept CUET scores for all UG programmes?

No. JMI accepts CUET UG scores for only 8 specific UG programmes, primarily BA Hons in languages (Hindi, Urdu, Turkish, French, Spanish, Korean) and B.Sc Hons Applied Mathematics. All other UG programmes 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) programme is through JMIs own Common Entrance Test (CET), which was conducted on June 4, 2026. The programme 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 programme. 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 programmes 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 programmes?

Yes. Students appearing in their final year bachelors degree examination are eligible to apply for JMI PG programmes 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 programmes 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 programme is published on admission.jmi.ac.in with the selection list.

Jamia Millia Islamia University Ph.D Islamic Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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The Ph.D. (Islamic Studies) is a full-time doctoral programme offered by the Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Languages, at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, a NAAC A++ accredited Central University ranked 4th among universities in NIRF 2025. The programme spans a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, with an annual fee of Rs. 10,175, making it one of the most affordable doctoral programmes in the country. The Department of Islamic Studies at JMI is one of the oldest and most distinguished centres for Islamic scholarship in India, with research spanning Quranic sciences, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), Sufism, Muslim society in India, interfaith dialogue, and Islamic education. The programme attracts scholars from across India and abroad, including ICCR-sponsored foreign candidates.

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 commences from April 26, 2026 onwards, with the PhD admission schedule for the Department of Islamic Studies notified separately. For the 2025-26 session, interviews were held from December 10-19, 2025, and admission formalities were completed between December 23-30, 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.

Key Points

The Department of Islamic Studies is one of the founding departments of JMI (established 1920) and has a rich tradition of research in classical and contemporary Islamic thought.
Research theses can be written in English, Urdu, or Arabic, with prior approval of the Departmental Research Committee (DRC).
The department publishes an e-journal "Bazm-e-Tahqeeq" dedicated to Islamic studies research, providing scholars a platform for academic publication.
The department has a Writers Lab and a Debate & Dialogue Society, fostering academic discourse and research writing skills among scholars.
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.
Candidates with UGC-NET (including JRF), CSIR-NET, GATE, or CEED qualifications are exempted from the JMI entrance test and directly called for interview.
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.

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JMI PhD Islamic Studies Fees

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

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.
Fees are payable at the beginning of each academic year; no EMI option is mentioned in the official prospectus.
Application fee for PhD admission: Rs. 2,000 (all categories).

JMI PhD Islamic Studies Admission 2026

Admissions to the Ph.D. (Islamic 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. As per the 2025-26 vacancy list, 10 seats were available in the Department of Islamic Studies. The PhD bulletin with specific dates for the department is notified separately on the JMI website.

JMI PhD Admission Dates

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 (Humanities)	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 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 Islamic Studies or an 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: Islamic Studies 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 Departmental Research Committee (DRC) of the Department of Islamic Studies.
At the interview, candidates present their broad research interest/area before the DRC.
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 PhD Islamic Studies Scholarships 2026

JMI PhD scholars in Islamic Studies can avail a range of fellowships and scholarships from the university and national/external agencies. The Non-NET Fellowship provided by JMI supports scholars who do not hold an external fellowship, while the Mushirul Hasan Doctoral Fellowship is specifically available for scholars in Humanities and Social Sciences at JMI. Scholars with UGC-NET JRF or CSIR-NET JRF qualifications receive substantially higher monthly stipends from the respective funding agencies.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship/Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility
JMI Non-NET Fellowship	Rs. 5,000/month	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 six-monthly progress reports.
Fellowship may be withheld if the scholar fails to submit the progress report within the stipulated period.
Scholars holding external fellowships 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.
Madrasa graduates who have been brought into the mainstream education system may also be eligible for specific scholarship schemes at JMI.

JMI PhD Islamic Studies FAQs

Ques. Can Madrasa graduates apply for the Ph.D. (Islamic Studies) at JMI?

Ans. Yes, Madrasa graduates can apply, provided their qualifications are recognised as equivalent to a Master's degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or the relevant equivalence committee at JMI. JMI has a list of recognised Arabic Madaris/Institutions (Annexure IV of the prospectus) whose qualifications may be considered. Candidates are advised to get their Madrasa degree verified for equivalence before applying. JMI actively supports bringing Madrasa graduates into mainstream education.

Ques. In which language can the PhD thesis be written at the Department of Islamic Studies, JMI?

Ans. The thesis can be written in English, Urdu, or Arabic, subject to prior approval of the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). This is a significant advantage for scholars who are more comfortable in Urdu or Arabic, especially those with a Madrasa background. The synopsis of the thesis must also be submitted in English in addition to the language in which the thesis is written.

Ques. What are the main research areas in the Department of Islamic Studies at JMI?

Ans. Based on recent PhD theses awarded by the department, the main research areas include: Quranic Sciences and Tafsir, Hadith and its sciences, Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) and comparative law, Sufism and Sufi orders in India, Muslim society and education in India, interfaith dialogue and comparative religion, Islamic movements and reform in the Indian subcontinent, and the contributions of Muslim scholars to Islamic learning. The department has a strong focus on South Asian Islamic thought and Muslim communities in India.

Ques. How many PhD theses has the Department of Islamic Studies awarded, and how active is the research output?

Ans. The Department of Islamic Studies at JMI has a very active research tradition, with over 100 PhD theses awarded since its establishment. In recent years (2023-2025), the department has awarded multiple PhDs annually, covering diverse topics from Quranic studies to Muslim socio-religious movements in Kerala and Bengal. The department also publishes the e-journal "Bazm-e-Tahqeeq" for dissemination of Islamic studies research.

Ques. Is there a specific entrance test syllabus for the PhD (Islamic Studies) at JMI?

Ans. Yes. The JMI PhD entrance test consists of two papers: Paper I (Research Methodology, common to all applicants in the Faculty of Humanities and Languages) and Paper II (subject-specific, covering advanced knowledge of Islamic Studies). The syllabus for Paper II is available on the JMI website (jmi.ac.in) under the entrance test syllabi section. Candidates are advised to download the latest syllabus before preparing for the test.

Ques. What career prospects are available after completing a PhD in Islamic Studies from JMI?

Ans. A PhD in Islamic Studies from JMI opens doors to academic and research careers in universities and colleges (as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor), research positions in think tanks and policy institutes, roles in interfaith dialogue organisations, positions in Islamic finance and banking institutions, and opportunities in international organisations dealing with Muslim affairs. JMI's strong alumni network and its location in New Delhi also provide access to diplomatic and policy-related career opportunities. The average salary for PhD holders in this field ranges from Rs. 7-22 lakh per annum depending on the sector and role.

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Jamia Millia Islamia University: 1 Answered Question

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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