JMI releases Jamia Schools Admission Prospectus 2026-27; Online application Begins, No fee hike for 2026-27 session

Jamia Millia Islamia will conduct multi-city entrance test for classes VI, IX, and XI (Science, Arts and Commerce streams) in Delhi, Lucknow Patna, Kolkata and Srinagar. 

The admission prospectus for schools of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) for the upcoming academic session 2026-27 has been released. Online application for admission to classes Nursery, Preparatory, I, VI, IX, and XI are now available and open for form filling on Jamia Millia Islamia’s website.

Applicants, including foreign nationals and NRI ward candidates, can now apply online along with the application fee of Rs.500/- for Indians and Rs.1500/- for foreign nationals and NRI wards, to the following schools of Jamia: Mushir Fatma Nursery School, Jamia Middle School, Jamia Senior Secondary School, Syed Abid Husain Senior Secondary School (self-financed), and Jamia Girls Senior Secondary School (self-financed).

No fee hike for Indian students

A detailed admission schedule for each of these schools, including last date for online application submission, number of seats available, dates for draw of lots and written tests (where applicable), the date of display of lists of selected candidates and the commencement of classes, has been included in Jamia School Prospectus 2026-27 and made available online on JMI website.

Applicants are advised to go through the same carefully before applying.

As per the university, an important highlight of school admission academic session 2026-27 is that there is no fee hike for Indian students across any of the classes or any schools.

“This is a significant milestone,” said Prof. Asif, VC JMI, on the occasion, adding, “Our schools are the foundation and the bedrock of the education system of India. We have therefore taken tremendous care that Jamia schools remain inclusive and equitable and cater to all sections of society, especially the girl child and children with special needs. Beginning this academic year, we are upgrading school infrastructure to provide improved facilities. Special emphasis is being placed on children with special needs, for whom we are appointing dedicated special tutors and JRF scholars from the field of special education to support inclusive learning.” Prof. Asif added.

“Additionally, we are seeking active support from school alumni to help enrich the quality of education. Our curriculum is being updated in tune with contemporary requirements to integrate value-based and skill-based learning in alignment with National Education Policy.” Prof. Asif said.

Jamia to hold multi-city entrance test

JMI will conduct multi-city entrance test for classes VI, IX, and XI (Science, Arts and Commerce streams), which will be held in Delhi, Lucknow Patna, Kolkata and Srinagar. 

The offline application forms for the Balak Mata Centres will be available from 5th March, 2026 and the last date to submit the application forms along with a fee of Rs.50/- is 20th April, 2026. Hard copies of the application form for admission to the Balak Mata Centres will be available at Matia Mahal, Qassabpura and Beriwala Bagh and should be submitted at the respective Centres.