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. JMI 2026 exam will begin from April 26, 2026, in offline mode.
Jamia Millia Islamia opened JMI application window 2026 on February 20, 2026. Candidates who are willing to appear for JMI entrance exam 2026 must apply for the exam before the deadline. The last date to apply for JMI 2026 exam is March 25, 2026. Only candidates who will fill all required details, select required course, upload documents, and pay application fee will be eligible to appear for the exam. JMI 2026 exam will begin from 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
- What After JMI 2026 Application Window Closes?
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 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.
JMI entrance exam application form 2026 was released on February 20, 2026. The last date to fill and submit online form is March 25, 2026. Candidates can find the direct link to fill registration form on admission.jmi.ac.in.
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
JMI Registration Dates 2026
Check below for application dates for JMI entrance exam registration:
| JMI Admissions Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JMI entrance exam application window |
20-Feb-2026 to 25-Mar-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
Yes, if you want to apply for two courses at Jamia, you will have to fill two seprate application forms for both courses. But, they do not have to register twice. Candidates will also have to pay JMI application fee for both courses.
JMI aspirants are advised to check the eligibility criteria and admission process of JMI entrance exam before applying for entrance test.
Yes, the application form for JMI entrance exam 2026 has been released. Sudents looking for admission cycle 2026-27 can fill and submit the online form by March 25, 2026, to be eligibile to appear for the exam.
Yes candidates can edit their JMI application form after submission by following the steps given here.
- Open edit panel of JMI application form.
- Enter login details.
- Click on My Application button and edit.
- Go through the entire form and then click on the Submit button.
What After JMI 2026 Application Window Closes?
After the registration window closes on March 25, 2026, Jamia Millia Islamia will open JMI correction window 2026 for candidates to make changes in their application form. Only registered candidates who will fill and submit their online form by March 25 will be able to edit their form. Jamia Millia Islamia will open the correction window on April 01, 2026 at admission.jmi.ac.in. The last date to edit online form is April 06, 2026.
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Student Forum
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
If a candidate forgets his/her JMI login password, it can be retrieved by following below steps:
- Visit official JMI Entrance Exam website
- Click on JMI Entrance Exam tab
- Click on Forgot Password link under User Login tab.
- Enter applicant name, email and date of birth
- A password reset link will be given
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, if you want to apply for two courses at Jamia, you will have to fill two seprate application forms for both courses. But, they do not have to register twice. Candidates will also have to pay JMI application fee for both courses.
JMI aspirants are advised to check the eligibility criteria and adm
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The JMI eligibility criteria for each UG and PG course is different. Candidates who wish to get admission at Jamia are advised to check the eligibility criteria of their target course before registering for entrance exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
To get admission at Jamia Millia Islamia, students have to register and appear for the entrance exam. JMI will offer seats based on scores obtained in exam. For some courses, candidates have to also appear for Group Discussion and Personal Interview round.
Selected candidates will have to then get th
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The difficulty level of JMI entrance exam syllabus depends on the course. the JMI syllabus difficulty level for UG courses is moderate as most of the topics are related to Class 12 topics. Similarly, the PG course syllabus is based on undergraduate syllabus. Students have to focus more on Current Af
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates who wish to pursue Mass Media course at Jamia Millia Islamia will have to participate in the interview round of 15-20 minutes. The interview usually includes questions based on following topics:
Contemporary political, social, cultural and economic issues
Contemporary media
Fictional and non
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Contributor-Level 6
Registration - 20 Feb '26 - 25 Mar '26
What is exam duration of JMI entrance exam?