JMI 2026 Eligibility Criteria for UG, PG and Diploma Courses: Age Limit, Educational Qualification
Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam 2026 ( JMI Entrance Exam )
Exam On - 26 Apr '26 - 5 Jun '26
For admission at Jamia Millia Islamia, students must know and fulfill the eligibility criteria set by university for different UG, PG and diploma courses. For JMI 2026, aspirants can read this page to check the JMI eligibility criteria, including required educational qualification, minimum marks and age limit before applying.
JMI Eligibility Criteria
Jamia Millia Islamia has released the JMI entrance exam eligibility criteria in its admission prospectus. Only candidates who fulfill the university's eligibility requirements for a specific course can participate in JMI counselling and admission process. The JMI eligibility criteria 2026 for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, PG diploma, advanced diploma and certificate programmes will be released on the official website - admission.jmi.ac.in. Aspiring students can now download the JMI admission prospectus 2026-27 PDF.
Students planning to appear for JMI entrance exam 2026 must apply by registering themselves. Before applying for the exam, candidates must check the eligibility requirements for their target course to avoid disqualification at a later stage of admission. Jamia Millia Islamia has opened its registration window on February 20. The JMI 2026 exam will be conducted from April 26, 2026.
- JMI 2026 Eligibility Criteria For Undergraduate Courses
- JMI 2026 Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses
- JMI 2026 Eligibility Criteria for PG Diploma Courses
- JMI Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
- Where and How to Check JMI Eligibility Criteria 2026?
- JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form
JMI 2026 Eligibility Criteria For Undergraduate Courses
Parameters that candidates need to meet to fulfill JMI eligibility criteria for undergraduate courses are mentioned below.
| JMI UG Courses |
JMI Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| B.A.(Hons) Arabic |
Senior Secondary School Certificate with Arabic as one of the subjects or a degree from Arabic Madrasa recognized by Jamia equivalent to 10+2. |
| B.A.(Hons) Islamic Studies |
Senior Sec. School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 45% marks in aggregate or 50% marks in the subject concerned |
| B.A.(Hons) Persian |
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| B.A.(Hons) English |
Senior Sec. School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate or in the subject concerned |
| Bachelor of Hotel Management (Self Financed) |
Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with not less than 45% marks in aggregate of best 5 papers. |
| Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management (Self Financed) |
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| B.Voc (Food Production) (Self Financed) |
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| B.A.(Hons) (Mass Media Hindi) |
Senior Sec. School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate or in the subject concerned. |
| B.A.(Hons) (History) |
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| B.A.(Hons) (Economics) |
Senior Sec. School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of best 5-papers or in the subject concerned. |
| B.Com (Hons) |
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| B.Com.(Hons) (Self Financing) |
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| B.A.(Hons) Sociology |
Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of best 5-papers. |
| B.A.(Hons) Psychology |
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| B.A./B.Sc.(Hons) (Geography) |
Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of best 5-papers or in the subject concerned |
| B.Sc. (Hons) (Physics) |
Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and in the subject concerned. |
| B.Sc. (Hons) (Mathematics) |
Download Complete List: JMI Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses
Commonly asked questions
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.
The National Testing Agency has started CUET PG application process for admission to Jamia Millia Islamia. The window opened on December 14, 2025 and the last date was January 23, 2026 (11.50 PM). Students looking for admission at JMI through CUET PG must apply for the entrance test.
Jamia Millia Islamia releases the admit card for JMI entrance exam 2026 on its Admission Portal. Students appearing for the entrance exam must take the admit card with them to the exam centre. Failure to do so will result in denial of entry to the exam hall. The JMI admit card will be given to only those candidates who will apply for the exam.
JMI 2026 Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses
Students wishing to get admission to any of the postgraduate courses offered by Jamia Millia Islamia can check this table to know the eligibility requirements set by university for admission.
| JMI PG Course | JMI Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| M.A. (Arabic) | B.A./B.A. (Hons) with at least 45% marks in aggregate and 55% marks in the subject concerned OR any bachelor degree with advanced diploma in Arabic from any recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks in aggregate and 55% marks in the subject concerned |
| M.A. (Islamic Studies) | B.A./B.Sc.or B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.(Hons.) with at least 45% marks in aggregate OR 50% in the subject concerned. |
| M.A.(Urdu) | |
| M.A. (Persian) | B. A (Hons) Persian with at least 45 percent marks in aggregate from any recognized University/College/Institute OR Any bachelor degree from any recognized University/College/Institute with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate with fair knowledge of Persian Language & Literature. |
| M.A. (English) | B.A./ B.Sc. or B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.(Hons.) Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate OR in the subject concerned. |
| M.A. (History) | |
| M.A. (Hindi) | |
| M.A. (Mass Media Hindi) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA grade from a recognized University/Institution. |
| M.A. (Economics) | B.A./B.A.(Hons.) in the subject concerned with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. or B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.(Hons.) with not less than 55% marks in aggregate. |
| M.A. (Political Science) | B.A.(Hons.) in Political Science with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR B.A. with Political Science with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. or B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.(Hons.) with not less than 55% marks in aggregate |
| M.A.(Human Rights & Duties Education) | Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to students holding Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights and Duties Education. |
| M.A. (Public Administration) | B.A. / B.Sc./ B.Com. or B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com.(Hons.) with at least 50% marks in aggregate. |
| M.A. (Sociology) |
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| M.A.(Psychology) | B.A.(Hons.) in Psychology with not less than 50% marks. OR |
| M.Sc. (Physics) | B.Sc. with not less than 50% marks in aggregate and at least 55% marks in the subject concerned. |
| M.Sc. (Mathematics with Computer Science) | B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics / B.Sc. (Hons) Applied Mathematics with 50% marks both in aggregate and in Mathematics. OR B.Sc. with Mathematics securing not less than 50% marks both in aggregate and in Mathematics. |
| M.A./M.Sc.(Mathematics) (Self-Financed) | |
| M.C.A. | Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in (a) Computer Science/Engineering/Applications/Equivalent Allied OR (b) Any other discipline with Mathematics at 10+2 level Note - In case of (i) (b), a candidate must either produce “a valid certificate of passing at least 6 credits of computer science courses (with at least C Grade/50% marks) from any Govt. approved mode at 10+02/ graduation level OR Complete the bridge courses from the department in the first semester. |
| M.Ed. | At least 50% marks or an equivalent grade in B.Ed./B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed./B.El.Ed. OR |
| M.F.A.(Painting) | Four Year B.F.A Degree course with at least 60% marks |
| M.Tech. (Environmental Science & Engineering) | Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Metallurgical, Mining, Agricultural Engineering or any other equivalent and relevant degree in Engineering and Technology only with not less than 60% marks in absolute system or equivalent grade of 6.75 on a 10 point scale. |
| LL.M. (Regular) | LL.B. with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate or equivalent grade points. |
| MBA | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade. The applicant should submit the proof at the time of admission. |
| M.Com.(Business Management) | B.Com./BBS/BBA/BIBF/B.Com.(Pass) or an equivalent examination with 55% marks in aggregate or B.Com./BBS/BBA/BIBF(Hons.) with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. |
| M.Arch. (Architecture Pedagogy) | Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent degree recognized by Council of Architecture with not less than 50% marks in absolute system or a minimum grade corresponding to 50% marks on a 10 point scale. |
Download Complete List: JMI Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses
JMI 2026 Eligibility Criteria for PG Diploma Courses
Candidates have to meet the following eligibility criteria for admission to PG Diploma courses through JMI entrance exam.
| JMI PG Diploma Courses | JMI Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| PG Diploma in Computer Applications | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade and Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10th. |
| PG Diploma in Iranology (Part Time) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 45% marks in aggregate. |
| PG Diploam in Urdu Mass Media | At least 45% marks in Urdu/Persian/Arabic at under graduate level. |
| PG Diploma in Translation Proficiency in English (Self-Financed) (Part Time) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution or an equivalent examination with not less than 45% marks in aggregate. OR Certificate in Translation Proficiency from any recognized University and Senior Secondary/ Higher Secondary or Equivalent School certificate with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of best 5-papers. |
| PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication (Self Financed) | Graduation in any discipline (10+2+3) with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. |
| PG Diploma in Disaster Management (Self-Finance) Evening | Graduate in any stream with not less than 45% marks. |
| PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Design Thinking (Self-Finance) | Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree (10+2+3) from a recognized university in any discipline, with at least 50% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade. |
Download Complete List: JMI Eligibility Criteria for PG Diploma
Download for Advanced Diploma Programs, Diploma Programs & Certificate Programs: JMI Eligibility Criteria for Other Courses
Commonly asked questions
Jamia Millia Islamia, the exam conducting body declares the JMI entrance exam final result on its official website. Candidates who will take the entrance exam can check their result by visiting the website and clicking on Result tab on homepage, under the latest Updates.
Jamia Millia Islmia releases all JMI entrance exam related details, news and updates at admission.jmi.ac.in. Candidates seeking admission at the university for offered courses must visit the website for all information.
Jamia also accepts CUET UG score for admission to some undergraduate courses. So, candidates who are appearing for CUET exam must first check the admission and eligibility requirements of Jamia Millia Islamia University to know whether JMI accepts CUET score or JMI score for a particular exam.
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JMI Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
Universities in India set upper or lower age limits for admission to their courses. However, JMI does not impose age restrictions. There is no upper age limit to appear in the JMI 2026 exam. But, candidates securing the same rank and marks in the JMI exam will be given preference if they are higher in age than the others.
Where and How to Check JMI Eligibility Criteria 2026?
As Jamia Millia Islamia University has released the admission prospectus for 2026-27, candidates can follow below process to check eligibility criteria for offered courses.
- Visit official website - admission.jmi.ac.in
- Click on Prospectus link given on the top right corner of homepage.
- JMI Admission Brochure 2026-27 will open. Download the PDF in your laptop, mobile phone or desktop.
- Scroll down or use Ctrl+F function and find Entrance Tests and Admission Schedule.
- The screen will display course-wise exam schedule and eligibility criteria.
Commonly asked questions
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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A candidates who has graduated in any discipline in 10+2+3 pattern can apply at Jamia to pursue MA in Mass Communication. Additionally, a candidate should have at least 50 per cent aggregate at graduation level.
The JMI Entrance Exam cutoff marks are the minimum marks required to pass the test. These are published along with the declaration of the results. The cutoff marks vary from programme to programme. The cutoff marks for some programmes from past cycles of the exam are provided below. This will give aspirants an idea of the required score.
BA Hons Psychology - 47 (General Cutoff), 40.50 (For Muslim examinees)
BA/ BSc Hons Geography - 42.25 (General Cutoff), 37.50 (For Muslim examinees)
MA Public Administration - 51 (General Cutoff), 45 (For Muslim examinees)
MA Sociology - 61.50 (General Cutoff), 52.25 (For Muslim examinees)
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JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form
An aspirant is advised to fill and submit JMI Entrance Exam 2026 application form only after ensuring they fulfill the eligibility criteria for desried course. Jamia Millia Islamia has released the JMI online form 2026 on its official website. As the registration window is open, candidates will have to fill out their personal information, such as name, contact information, date of birth, etc., educational details, and upload relevant documents, such as passport size photograph and signature. After adding required details, candidates have to submit their registration form by paying the application fee online. Only students who will successfully fill and submit the JMI application form will be issued JMI admit card on April 17 to appear for the exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Jamia Millia Islamia releases the admit card at admission.jmi.ac.in. The information about the release of hall ticket is made available on candidate's registered mobile number through SMS or at web portal. The direct link will be share after its release.
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Candidates can not edit following details in their online form:
- Name
- Father's name
- Date of Birth
- Email Address
- Photo and Signature
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Candidates can only edit their Academic Details, Course Preference and Reservation Category during JMI correction process.
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Yes, candidates can change their course preference during JMI correction process. Only registered candidates can edit their online form.
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No, Jamia Millia Islamia will not refund the application fee if a candidate does not appear for JMI entrance exam.
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Candidates have to pay following fee to register for JMI entrance exam for different departments:
- INR 1000: AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Centre for Management Studies, Centre for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics (Except B.Arch), Faculty of Educa
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The duration of JMI entrance exam is different for different programmes. For mass communication, the JMI exam duration is 3 hours. For rest of the courses, the duration is between 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours.
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Factors affecting JMI entrance exam cut off are as follows:
- Number of Applicants
- Difficulty Level of Exam
- Number of Seats Available
- Category of Candidates
- Marks Obtained by Applicants
JMI releases cut off for each course and category in PDF format.
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Yes, Jamia released the course-wise JMI result in PDF format. Once released, candidates who appeared for the examination can check their result on its official website. The result will include name, roll number and rank of the selected candidates.
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After the answer key for JMI entrance exam is released, Jamia will open a window for candidates challenge it. The JMI answer key objection window is usually open for 48 hours. To submit their objection against answer key, candidates have to pay INR 200 per question. No challenge will be accepted wit
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