JMI Entrance Exam 2025 - Last Minute Preparation Strategy

Aayushi
Aayushi Madavi
Associate Senior Executive
6 mins readUpdated on Apr 25, 2025 18:02 IST

JMI Entrance Exam 2025 is just around the corner. Learn how you can prepare for it quickly and effectively on this page. 

Last-Minute Preparation for JMI Entrance Exam 2025

JMI Entrance Exam 2025 - Last Minute Preparation Strategy: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is conducting the JMI Entrance Exam 2025 from April 26, 2025, for a variety of different courses. These courses include UG, PG, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and PG Diploma programmes in various streams. Since the test dates for different programmes span over a month, many applicants are still preparing for their chosen programmes. In a recent poll survey conducted during JMI 2025 Registrations, it has been observed that only 25% of test takers are confidently prepared for the exam. A similar number of test takers are still preparing or are behind on their preparations. 

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Since the JMI Entrance Exam is a tough one to crack, it calls for a last-minute preparation plan that can help aspirants appear for it confidently and ultimately, ace it. In this article, we will take a look at a simple and foolproof last-minute preparation strategy for JMI 2025 admissions. Read further for a stepwise preparation plan, the best resources to study and more.

Table of content
  • JMI 2025 Admissions - Important Dates
  • Why is a Strong Preparation Strategy Essential for the JMI Entrance Exam 2025?
  • JMI 2025 Syllabus
  • How to Prepare for JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Last Minute?
  • Why is Solving Questions, Mock Tests and Older JMI Question Papers Most Beneficial?
  • Best Books to Prepare for JMI Entrance Exam 2025

JMI 2025 Admissions - Important Dates

The schedule for the various events of the JMI Entrance Exam 2025 is provided in the table below. 

Events

Tentative Dates 

JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Application Form 

March 5 to April 13, 2025

Admit Card Release Date 

April 23, 2025

JMI Entrance Exam 2025

April 26, 2025 onwards

JMI Entrance Exam Results 

June 2025

JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Counselling 

June/ July 2025 onwards 

Last date of submitting qualifying exam results for PG programmes

October 31, 2025

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Why is a Strong Preparation Strategy Essential for the JMI Entrance Exam 2025?

Nearly 1 to 1.5 lakh students from across the country participate in JMI University Admissions every year. The reputation and popularity of this prestigious institute attract a huge number of applicants. The number of seats available for the programmes offered at JMI is extremely low when compared to the number of applicants. This makes the JMI Entrance Exam one of the most competitive entrance tests out there. Every mark matters and can be deciding of whether or not a student gets a seat. 

The poll survey above indicates that only 25% of students who have applied for the JMI 2025 admissions are confident in their preparation. 27% are still preparing, while almost half of the applicants are underprepared or not prepared at all. A strong preparation strategy for the JMI Entrance Exam 2025 will help ease the anxiety caused by the competition and enormity of the exam and streamline the efforts of the students.  

Q:   How can I take admission to JMI for MBA?
A:

Candidates seeking admission to Jamia Millia Islamia for MBA can apply online on the official website. Admission to this course is offered based on the entrance exam conducted by the university, i.e. JMI Entrance Eest. Interested candidates must have a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned. Followed by application filling and before application submission, candidates are also required to pay the application fee which ranges from INR 550 to INR 700. A step-by-step process of application is mentioned below:

  1. Visit the official website and scroll down.
  2. On the Admission section in the left corner of the page, there are multiple links for course-wise application forms.
  3. Click on the desired courses' application link, fill out the application form and pay the application fee.
Q:   How can I get admission in Jamia Millia Islamia for MA?
A:

Jamia Millia Islamia offers a two-year MA programme to the stduents across more than 30 specialisations. It is a two-year programme spread over four semesters, admission to which is based on a candidate’s performance in JMI Entrance Exam. The final merit list for admission to MA at JMI is prepared on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the entrance test, seat reservation and relaxation criteria of JMI. The application fee for MA range from INR 550 - INR 700 for different courses and interested candidates can apply online on the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia. 

Q:   Can I prepare for JMI Entrance Exam by practicing sample papers only?
A:

Many candidates have scored well by only practicing sample papers, but that is not the ideal way of JMI preparation for all candidates. To crack the JMI exam, the candidates must prepare with the help of books and tutorials for conceptual clarity and then move to practice sample papers. Many candidates who have attempted the JMI exam before, can practice only sample papers and score high because they already have conceptual clarity. However, those tempting the JMI for the first time must give equal importance to both books and sample papers.

JMI 2025 Syllabus

To prepare for the JMI Entrance Exam, it is essential that the applicants are thoroughly familiar with the syllabus of their chosen programme. Jamia makes the subject-wise syllabus for the entrance test readily available on their website for applicants. Here’s how you can check the JMI Entrance Exam syllabus

  • Go to the official JMI admissions portal - admission.jmi.ac.in
  • Click on ‘Result/ ET Syllabi’ in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. 
  • Select your ‘Program Type’ and ‘Program Name’ from the dropdown menus that appear on the screen.
  • Now, click on the ‘Submit’ button. 
  • A PDF link will appear at the bottom of the screen. Click on it and check your JMI syllabus. 

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How to Prepare for JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Last Minute?

Follow the steps mentioned below to streamline your JMI preparations last minute. 

Step 1: Be Aware of the Syllabus - Once you have gone through the syllabus and you know the topics that must be covered, you can set an effective preparation plan into action.

Step 2: Prepare a Timetable - Determine the number of days left for the JMI Entrance Test for your programme and divide the syllabus into those days. 

Step 3: Create a Daily Study Plan - Decide the number of hours you will spend studying to prepare for the JMI 2025 entrance exam. Now divide these hours into two. Dedicate a big chunk of your time to studying your syllabus topics from scratch. Create short notes when you do so. The second part of your daily preparation must be dedicated to solving questions. Get hold of a trusted guidebook for your chosen subject (Google, check Amazon) and/ or look up mock tests and older JMI question papers

Q:   How can I get admission in Jamia Millia Islamia?
A:

Jamia Millia Islamia admission to UG and PG courses is entrance exams based. The university accepts JMI entrance exam, CUET and JEE Main for admission. Further, to be eligible for admission, students also need to pass Class 12 with 50% for admission to UG courses and a graduation degree with 50-55% aggregate for admission to PG courses.

Step 4: Revise - At the end of each day of studying, refer to your short notes and revise what you have studied earlier. Revision is key for retention. You can also take up revisions at the beginning of each day. 

Step 5: Take Breaks - Incorporate small breaks in your study sessions. Take a walk, listen to music, get a snack, or whatever helps you relax. This helps you come back more energised and interested. You can also set alarms to end your breaks so that you do not get carried away. 

Why is Solving Questions, Mock Tests and Older JMI Question Papers Most Beneficial?

Most students preparing for the JMI Entrance Exam resort to solving topic-wise questions, mock tests and JMI question papers from previous cycles of the exam to strengthen their preparations. This year, this strategy is employed by only a fraction of applicants. 

Here’s how you can benefit from solving question papers, sample papers and mock tests - 

  • You get a better idea of the JMI exam pattern. The pattern usually varies from programme to programme. It’s only after you have seen a bunch of question papers, you get a clear understanding of the pattern. 
  • You can time yourself while solving these papers and work on your speed. 
  • You can evaluate your progress by checking the papers you have solved and work more on the areas that you are having trouble scoring marks in. 
  • By solving sample papers and older papers, you get the idea of the style of questions and trends that are being followed in the entrance exam. 

Best Books to Prepare for JMI Entrance Exam 2025 

Some books that can help prepare for the JMI entrance test are listed in the table below. 

JMI Entrance Exam Prep Books

Author/ Publication/ Source 

JMI BBA, BCom, BA, Hotel Management Entrance Examination Guide 

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

MA Mass Communication

Subhash C. Sonie

BSc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Entrance Examination Guide 

The Conceptum 

MArch Entrance Guide (Solved Sample Papers) 

Arcus 

BSc Aeronautics Entrance Examination Guide 

The Conceptum

MBA Entrance Book

Arihant 

Diploma in Engineering Entrance Examination Guide 

The Conceptum

MA English Entrance Test Book

R. Gupta

D.El.Ed (E.T.E) Entrance Examination Guide (Hindi)

Dr. Shafiq-ur-Rahman

BEd Entrance Guide 

Dr. Shafiq-ur-Rahman

XI Science Entrance Examination Guide 

The Conceptum 

MCA Entrance Preparation Book

Arihant 

6th Class School Entrance Guide 

Dr. Shafiq-ur-Rahman

BPT Entrance Guide 

Arihant Experts 

PGDCA (PG Diploma in Computer Applications)

Available as an eBook on the JMI website 

MCom Entrance Book 

Arihant 

MSc in Banking and Financial Analytics 

Available as an eBook on the JMI website

9 Entrance Exam Guide 

Dr. Shafiq-ur-Rahman

BA Political Science and BA General 

Dr. Shafiq-ur-Rahman

Mass Communication in India

Keval J. Kumar

Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication

Virbala Aggarwal

JMI Entrance Examination Guide

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