Education Minister Assures Full Support for Medical College at Jamia Millia Islamia
The JMI delegation briefed the Education Minister on key university developments, including the successful launch of a postgraduate program in Dentistry
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has pledged comprehensive support for the establishment of a medical college at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), reinforcing the university’s vision to expand its academic offerings. The assurance came during a meeting with JMI Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif and Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi today in New Delhi.
The JMI delegation briefed the Minister on key university developments, including the successful launch of a postgraduate program in Dentistry, made possible through substantial financial backing from the Education Ministry. They expressed gratitude for Shri Pradhan’s continued encouragement in bolstering the Faculty of Dentistry.
The delegation also highlighted the stellar performance of JMI’s Residential Coaching Academy, which annually sees over 30 students clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination, joining elite services like IAS, IPS, IRS, and Indian Forest Service.
Discussions also covered the university’s financial health and ongoing developmental projects under the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA). The Vice Chancellor raised concerns about the slow progress of these initiatives, seeking the Minister’s intervention.
Proposals for new academic departments were presented, with the medical college proposal receiving enthusiastic support from Pradhan, who assured all possible assistance to make it a reality.
The meeting also touched on preparations for JMI’s upcoming Convocation, with discussions on potential chief guests and a request for the Minister’s guidance. Pradhan commended JMI’s progress, reaffirmed his commitment to its initiatives, and promised a visit to the university soon to experience its vibrant academic environment firsthand.
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The University Placement Cell of JMI has released the placement data for BTech and MCA programs. According to the report, 12 students from MCA and BTech ((CS/EE/ECE) were placed by Optum as Software Development Associates with salary package of INR 18 LPA during JMI placements 2024.
Further, the key highlights of JMI placements 2023 for UG and PG programs with respect to sector-wise and package-wise offer distribution are presented below:
Sectors |
UG Placement Distribution (2023) |
PG Placement Distribution (2023) |
|---|---|---|
IT |
40% |
10% |
Management |
20% |
15% |
Finance |
8% |
25% |
Journalism |
5% |
20% |
Others |
27% |
30% |
Package Range |
UG Offers (2023) |
PG Offers (2023) |
INR 15 LPA to INR 20 LPA |
10% |
10% |
INR 10 LPA to INR 15 LPA |
20% |
20% |
INR 5 LPA to INR 10 LPA |
45% |
30% |
Below INR 5 LPA |
25% |
40% |
The placement rate recorded during JMI MCA placements 2023 was 70%. The top recruiters during JMI MCA placements 2023 included TCS, Accenture and HCL. The highest package offered during JMI MCA placements 2023 stood at INR 8 LPA. Further, the highest stipend offered during JMI MCA placements 2023 was INR 40,000.
Earlier, a huge rise of 114% was witnessed in MCA placements 2022 as compared with 2021. The key highlights of Jamia Millia Islamia MCA placements 2022 are presented below:
| Particulars | MCA Placement Statistics (2022) |
|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 23 LPA |
| Average package | INR 8.8 LPA |
| Top recruiters | Microsoft India, IBM, HCL |
Note: The MCA average package 2022 data is sourced from media reports.
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According to media reports, the highest package offered during Jamia Millia Islamia BTech placements 2023 stood between INR 20 LPA and INR 25 LPA. Further, according to the Engineering NIRF report 2024 released by Jamia Millia Islamia, the key highlights of JMI BTech placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars
BTech Placement Statistics (2021)
BTech Placement Statistics (2022)
BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package
INR 6 LPA
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 11 LPA
Total students
358
359
353
Students placed
234
270
292
Students opted for higher studies
97
82
61