Jamia Millia Islamia PhD Admission 2021: Dates (Out), Application Process, Selection Criteria, Eligibility

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Jamia Millia Islamia PhD Admission 2021: Dates (Out), Application Process, Selection Criteria, Eligibility

Jamia Millia Islamia offers a full-time PhD programme for a five-year duration in more than 56 specialisations. These PhD specialisations are offered across all the departments of JMI in both regular and self-financed mode. The University conducts an entrance test, namely JMI Entrance Exam for PhD admissions. However, UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE-qualified candidates are also granted admission based on their performance in PI round and research proposal.

Table of contents
  • Jamia Millia Islamia PhD Admission Dates 2021
  • Jamia Millia Islamia PhD Admission 2021
  • Jamia Millia Islamia Application Process 2021
  • Jamia Millia Islamia Seat Reservation 2021
  • Jamia Millia Islamia Scholarships 2021

Jamia Millia Islamia PhD Admission Dates 2021

All important dates regarding Jamia Millia Islamia PhD admission 2021 are enlisted below:

IMPORTANT DATES

22 'June 21

Date of PhD admission test

5 'August 21

Result of admission test

Jamia Millia Islamia PhD Admission 2021

Jamia PhD admissions are based on candidates’ performance in a written test conducted by JMI, followed by an interview round and evaluation of research proposal. Candidates have to secure at least 50% marks each in both Section A and B to qualify the test and appear for further rounds. The following category of candidates shall be exempted from appearing in the entrance test for the PhD admission:

  • Candidates who have qualified UGC NETCSIR NET/ SLET/ GATE or have successfully completed MPhil from a recognised university/ institute
  • The teacher fellowship holders provided that the competent employing authority issues a NOC to the candidate to join the PhD programme and an undertaking that the candidate will be granted leave for the duration of the required coursework

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All the PhD specialisations offered by Jamia Millia Islamia University are enlisted below:

PhD Specialisations & Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria: Master’s Degree from a recognised institute/ university in relevant stream with a minimum of 55% aggregate

International Studies-Arab Islamic Culture

Persian

Economics

Arabic

Physics

Educational Studies

Art History & Art Appreciation

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Science

English

Biosciences

Political Science

European Studies/ Latin American Studies

Biotechnology

Psychology

Extension Education

Chemistry

Sanskrit

Gender Studies

Commerce & Business Studies

Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy

Geography

Comparative Religions

Social Work

Hindi

Computer Science

Sociology

History

Culture Media & Governance

Theoretical Physics

IASE

Development Studies, CJNS

Tourism and Hospitality

Peace & Conflict Studies

Early Childhood Development

Unani Medicine (IlmulAdvia/ Moalajat)

Electrical Engineering

Information Technology

Urdu

Electronics & Communication

Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Science

West Asian Studies

Mechanical Engineering

International Studies

Applied Science & Humanities

MCARS

Islamic Studies

Architecture

Nanotechnology

Law

Civil Engineering

North East India Studies

Management

Computer Engineering

Mathematics

Mass Communication

Dalit & Minorities Studies

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Jamia Millia Islamia Application Process 2021

Jamia Millia Islamia application process 2021 for PhD programme is conducted in online mode only. Candidates willing to seek admission need to visit the official website of the University to fill the application form, attach documents and pay the application fee. To view the steps to fill JMI application form 2021 for JMI PhD admission click on the video link below:

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A:

After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

Q:   What is the selection criteria for JMI entrance exam?
A:

JMI selection criteria includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of scores obtained in JMI exam. For some courses candidates are required to also appear for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The cut off for each course is released after the selection procedure is over and candidates are called for counselling and document verification. Candidates should go through the selection process mentioned in the e prospectus of JMI for their respective course. 

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Q:   What is the minimum score required for qualifying in JMI Entrance Exam?
A:

As per the general guidelines released by JMI, the minimum qualifying marks in Objective Type/MCQs is 15% and in Descptive Questions is 30%.

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Jamia Millia Islamia Seat Reservation 2021

Jamia Millia Islamia offers seat reservation in almost all the courses based on the category of the students. The details regarding the same are enlisted below:

Category

Seat Reservation

Muslim minority

30%

Muslim women applicants

10%

Muslim OBC-NCL and ST

10%

PwD

5%

Internal JMI candidates

5%

Kashmiri migrants

5%

Foreign candidates under General category

10% of regular seats

NOTE:

  • If seats remain vacant in the categories of women applicants and OBC-NCL, then those seats will be transferred to the Muslim minority category.
  • No seats are available in the BDS course for Kashmiri Migrants and candidates belonging to Jammu and Kashmir
  • For BArch programme, no seats are available for foreign candidates
  • NCC Cadets and NSS Volunteers will be eligible for a relaxation of 5% and 2%, respectively in the aggregate of the qualifying examination.

Jamia Millia Islamia Scholarships 2021

The University offers several scholarships on a merit and needs basis. The details regarding some of the JMI scholarships are given below:

  • Jamia Merit Scholarship: The top scorers of the respective exams are eligible for this scholarship.
  • Merit Scholarship for the Centre of Management: This scholarship is given to MBA first and second-semester students. The top scorers of semester exams are awarded this scholarship.
  • SC/ST/OBC Scholarship: This scholarship is given to the reserved category candidates. Economically weak candidates are also eligible for this scholarship.
  • Scholarship for International Exchange Programme: Candidates who are selected for the International Exchange Programme are eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship is offered by the Centre for Management Studies.

Apart from the above scholarships, students can also apply for other scholarships offered at Jamia. Some of them are listed below:

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria to apply for Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam?
A:

The eligibility criteria for each course is different. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam. For UG course, candidates must have passed Intermediate with at least 50 per cent marks from any board. For PG course, graduate degree with at least 50 per cent marks from any recognised university is required.

Q:   How many seats are there in MBA at Jamia?
A:

The total seat intake for MBA programme for all the offered specialisations is 254 at Jamia Millia Islamia. Jamia MBA admission is completely entrance-based at Jamia Millia Islamia University. At the postgraduate level, Jamia offers numerous MBA and E-MBA programmes to students in the field of Management. This two-year course is offered as a General course and is also provided across numerous specialisations, namely International Business, Entrepreneurship and Family Business and Healthcare and Hospital Management, among others

  • Jamia Teachers Scholarship
  • Jamia Central Scholarship
  • Sponsored Scholarship
  • Sponsored Scholarship for students in various faculties/ centres of Jamia
  • Scholarship for topper student of the Department of Arabic
  • Barrister and Mrs Nooruddin Ahmad and Fareed Ahmad Scholarship
  • Razmi Rizwan Husain Memorial Scholarship
  • EJ Kellat Scholarship
  • Scholarship for the topper student of each faculty
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