JMI entrance exam application process is ongoing. Candidates filling out the application form must know the important documents required to upload. Shiksha here brings the list of JMI application documents along with their specifications, including size and format.
Jamia Millia Islamia opened JMI application window 2026 on February 20, 2026. Candidates who are willing to appear for JMI entrance exam 2026 must have applied for the exam before the deadline. The last date to apply for JMI 2026 exam was April 10, 2026. Only candidates who filled all required details, selected required course, uploaded documents, and paid application fee are eligible to appear for the exam. JMI 2026 exam commenced on April 26, 2026. The examination will be conducted on multiple days in offline mode. Jamia has also released the JMI entrance exam dates 2026 on its official website.
With JMI entrance exam scores, candidates can get admission to the offered undergraduate, postgraduate, PG diploma, or PhD courses at Jamia Millia Islamia. Read this article by Shiksha to know what documents are required to complete the registration process of Jamia.
- JMI Entrance Exam 2026: Highlights
- JMI Application Documents 2026
- Steps to Fill JMI Application Form 2026
- JMI Form Fee 2026
- Who is Eligible for JMI Entrance Exam?
- JMI Registration Dates 2026
JMI Entrance Exam 2026: Highlights
Check below to get important features of the entrance exam:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam |
| Conducting Body |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Exam Level |
National Level Entrance Exam |
| Frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Exam Medium |
English (except for language exams) |
| Objective |
Admission to various UG and PG courses at JMI |
| Exam Duration |
Mass Communication: 3 hours Other courses: 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours |
| Exam Pattern |
Objective Type Multiple Choice questions and Descriptive Test (If applicable) |
| Exam Helpdesk no. |
+91(11)26981717, 26984617, 26984658, 26988044, 26987183 |
| Official Website |
admission.jmi.ac.in |
Commonly asked questions
The difficulty level of JMI question paper is generally moderate level. The General Knowledge and Art, culture and literature sections of all the mass communication exam question paper can be termed easy to moderate whereas the descriptive section of the exam can be termed moderate in terms of difficulty level.
Yes, it is possible to crack JMI entrance exam through self-study, if a candidate prepares for the exam with strong determination. Candidates are required to cover complete syllabus, prepare a time table and follow it thoroughly. Additionally, practicing previous papers and mock tests is also a must to score well in exam.
Candidates can download the admit card from the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia. The admit card can be downloaded any number of times till the day of examination by logging on to the official website of JMI. The admit card once issued is always visible on the dashboard. So, candidates should not worry in case of lost admit card. However, candidates are also advised to keep a soft copy with them for future reference so that they can take a printout if required. Sometimes due to technical issues also candidates may face difficulty in downloading the admit card, in such a situation having a soft copy proves to be very helpful.
Check details of photograph to be pasted on JMI entrance exam admit card.
- Postcard-size photograph of 4"x 6" dimension
- Clearly Visible and latest
- Properly pasted
- Both ears should be clearly visible
- Candidates should not be wearing caps or sunglasses or face mark
- Background should be white
- Self attested
JMI Application Documents 2026
While filling JMI 2026 application form, candidates have to submit certain documents to complete the registration process. Check below to get the list of documents required for JMI application form and their specifications:
| Specifications | Photograph | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| File Format | JPEG | JPEG |
| Size | Maximum 100kb | Maximum 100kb |
| Background | White | White |
| Pen Color | (-) | Black |
Steps to Fill JMI Application Form 2026
Students applying for JMI entrance exam must check below to know the steps to follow to fill and submit the online form:
- Open official website - admission.jmi.ac.in
- Navigate admission link under 'University Admission (Regular Program)' dialog box.
- Click on 'New User Registration' and create JMI Login 2026.
- Sign in with created JMI credentials.
- Choose your desired Program(s), fill in the personal, category and academic details.
- Upload required documents in specified size and format.
- Pay the application fee and submit form.
Direct Link to Apply: JMI Application Form 2026
JMI Form Fee 2026
The department-wise application fee for JMI Entrance Exam is shared in the table below.
| Faculty/ Centre offering the Programme | Application Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| AJK Mass Communication Research Centre | INR 1000 |
| Centre for Management Studies | INR 1000 |
| Centre for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences | INR 1000 |
| Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics (Except B.Arch) | INR 1000 |
| Faculty of Education | INR 1000 |
| Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Except B.Tech) | INR 1000 |
| Faculty of Dentistry | INR 1000 |
| Faculty of Law | INR 1000 |
| All other Faculties/ Centres AND B.Tech/ B.Arch | INR 700 |
Who is Eligible for JMI Entrance Exam?
Jamia Millia Islamia has released eligibility requirements for different courses in its admission prospectus. The table below mentions the JMI eligibility criteria for Mass Communication Courses:
| JMI Mass Communication Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BA (Hons) (Mass Media Hindi) | At least 50% aggregate marks or in the concerned subject with Senior Sec. School Certificate or an equivalent examination |
| MA Mass Communication | Graduate in any discipline (in the 10+2+3 pattern) At least 50 per cent marks in aggregate at the graduation level |
| MA (Convergent Journalism) (Self-Financed) | Graduate in any stream (10+2+3) from a recognized college with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks |
| M.A.(Development Communication) (Self Financed) | Graduate in any stream (10+2+3) from a recognized college with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks |
| M.A.(Visual Effects and Animation) (Self Financed) | Graduate in any discipline (10+2+3) with not less than 50% marks in aggregate Applicants must be proficient in Windows and have knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Adobe Illustrator |
| MA (Media & Governance) | At least 50 per cent in aggregate at graduate level in any discipline |
| PG Diploma in TV Journalism (Hindi Medium) (Self-Financed) | Graduation from a recognized college (in any stream) with at least 45 per cent aggregate marks |
| PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication (Self-Financed) | Graduation (10+2+3) in any discipline and at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate |
For Other Courses, Download JMI Prospectus 2026-27
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Commonly asked questions
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.
The admission forms of Jamia Millia Islamia are neither available offline nor candidates are required to send the duly filled application form to the university via post. Candidates should read the e prospectus thoroughly before filling the application form. The e prospectus is available on the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia. However, candidates should keep a copy of duly filled JMI application form with themselves for future reference.
The JMI application fee will be refunded only if the transaction has failed. If a candidate successfully pays the fee, no refund will be given. So, students must check the eligibility criteria, application form, etc. before filling JMI application form.
No, Jamia Millia Islamia will not refund the application fee if a candidate does not appear for JMI entrance exam.
JMI Registration Dates 2026
Check below for application dates for JMI entrance exam registration:
| JMI Admissions Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| JMI entrance exam application window |
20-Feb-2026 to 10-Apr-2026 |
| JMI Applications for Admission to programmes through JEE, NATA, CUET |
From 20 Feb till 10 days after the declaration of their result |
| Application Correction for JEE, NATA, CUET applicants |
Up to 6 days from the last date of filling the forms |
| JMI Correction Window |
01-Apr-2026 to 06-Apr-2026 |
| JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card |
17-Apr-2026 |
| JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Commences |
26-Apr-2026 |
| Last date to submit qualifying exam results (For PG programs only, whose qualifying degree is UG) |
31-Oct-2026 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates have to sign on the JMI Entrance Exam admit card in the presence of the invigilator. This acts as a proof of attendance for the exam day. In case one has signed it before that, he/she can discard the document and take a fresh print out and follow the instructions carefully. In case a candidate realises this after reaching the exam centre, then they must notify the exam centre authorities and seek for their approval to allow them to appear for the exam. Otherwise, they will have to take a printout of the JMI Entrance Exam admit card from the exam centre or from the vicinity.
For the 2026-27 admissions, JMI will release the JMI Entrance Exam admit card for different courses a few days before the exam date. Candidates can download the admit card using their login credentials. After downloading the admit card, candidates have to take two printouts of it.
JMI Entrance Exam is a pen and paper-based test which is designed to assess a candidate's analytical aptitude, logical reasoning skills, English comprehension and general awareness. It may sound tough, but these are the skills which we are taught in school so there is nothing new to learn. Even if you are an average student, you will find a lot of familiar topics in the sections asked in Jamia Millia Entrance Exam.
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.

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JMI entrance test for law is an offline, pen-and-paper test. The test duration is 120 minutes. There are 150 MCQs. The test contains the following sections:
Section | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
Legal Aptitude / Legal Reasoning | 40 Marks |
Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 30 Marks |
English Language & Comprehension | 30 Marks |
Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 30 Marks |
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