Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI): Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Ranking, Placements

Jamia Millia Islamia is a popular and affordable public university in Delhi. Tuition fee for all the departments at JMI ranges between 5 K to 20 K per year. The hostel and mess fees are minimal, totalling 38 K for the entire year. JMI is also known for having the Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics. The university runs Radio Jamia on 90.4 FM, with a variety of programs.

According to the Overall NIRF reports 2024 released by both the Universities, the key highlights of JMI and DU placements 2023 for UG 3-year and PG 2-year programmes are presented below:

Particulars	JMI Placement Statistics (2023)	DU Placement Statistics (2023)
UG 3-year median package	INR 6 LPA	INR 5.5 LPA
UG 3-year total students	1041	266
UG 3-year students placed	439	190
UG 3-year students opted for higher studies	602	76
PG 2-year median package	INR 9.25 LPA	INR 16 LPA
PG 2-year total students	1426	6557
PG 2-year students placed	893	1253
PG 2-year students opted for higher studies	533	590

As per the annual report, the highest salary offered to the MBA students during the 2024 placements stood at INR 24 LPA. Earlier, the highest salary offered to the MBA students in 2023 was INR 24 LPA.

The JMI Law average package is yet to be released for the Class of 2023. Once the average package is released, it will be updated here. Meanwhile, check out the below table for course-wise median packages offered during Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia University placements 2022:

Course	Median Package (2022)
BA LLB (Hons)	INR 5.40 LPA
LLM	INR 6.60 LPA

Coming to the trends part, a fluctuating trends in the median package offered to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM students was observed during JMI Law placements between 2020 and 2022. Let’s take a look at the graph below for a clear understanding:

The median package trends witnessed during JMI Law placements between 2020 and 2022 are presented below: 

Particulars	Statistics (2020)	Statistics (2021)	Statistics (2022)
BA LLB (Hons)	INR 6 LPA	INR 4.80 LPA	INR 5.40 LPA
LLM	INR 8.40 LPA	INR 5.46 LPA	INR 6.60 LPA

As of now, the institute has disclosed the 2024 placement stats in the annual report 2024. The highest salary offered at the PG level was INR 24 LPA and was made to MBA students. For MCA, the highest salary stood at INR 9 LPA. The table below depicts the salary data 2024 for some of the PG courses:

Course	the highest Salary 2024
MBA	INR 24 LPA
MCA	INR 9 LPA
MIB	INR 9 LPA
MA	INR 6.96 LPA
MTech	INR 6.5 LPA
MCom	INR 3.8 LPA
MSc	INR 3.8 LPA
MSW	INR 3.8 LPA

Yes, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is avialable in Jamia Millia Islamia. Candidates need to pass Class twelve examination with mandatory subject from a recognised Board or University (50% is not compulsory). 

The answer to whether BTech from Jamia Millia Islamia is good or not depends on a lot of factors. All these factors are listed below one after another:

• Specialisations: BTech at Jamia is available across the five most common specialisations, namely, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics & Communication and Mechanical Engineering. In a world where more in-depth specialisations, such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are trending the university still sticks to the basic courses. For students looking out for core information on the trending areas of AI and ML, it can't be considered a good option. But in case, a student wishes to stay with the traditional branches, Jamia Millia Islamia can be a good option.
• Placements: Another factor that comes into consideration while choosing a college for a course is its return on investment value. The same can be calculated basis of the kind of placements offered to the students. As per the data collated from the verified students' reviews on Shikhsa, the majority of students mention that 70-90% of BTech students get placement opportunities from Jamia.  Additionally, the salary packages start from INR 3-4 LPA as the lowest and go up to even INR 25 Lacs per annum for some students. 
• Fee: While the general fee for BTech ranges from INR 2 to 5 Lacs per annum for colleges in India, Jamia Millia Islamia charges INR 16,150 annually for its BTech programme which is extremely low. Hence, concerning the fee, Jamia Millia Islamia is a great option for BTech. 

Based on the factors mentioned above and the requirements of candidates, they can decide whether they want to go ahead with Jamia Millia Islamia for BTech or not. Read more about BTech reviews from Jamia Millia Islamia students here. 

As per the CUET UG website, students seeking admission to BA at Jamia Millia must appear for and qualify CUET exam. However, since some universities are also considering other components while giving admission to CUET-UG based courses, it could be a possibility of getting into JMI without CUET. But, this being said there is no official information on whether the university will only consider CUET UG scores or other components as well for admission, it is tough to give the right answer. Students are therefore advised to reach out to the admission office for more details. 

The university is known for good placements, especially in Engineering & Management. In 2024, the top package for B.Tech Computer Engineering was INR 59.91 LPA. Some programs also reported 100% placements. According to the overall and stream-wise JMI NIRF reports 2024 released, the number of students placed over the past three years during JMI placements is presented below:

Course	Placement Rate (2021)	Placement Rate (2022)	Placement Rate (2023)
BTech	Total students: 358 Students placed: 234	Total students: 359 Students placed: 270	Total students: 353 Students placed: 292
MTech	Total students: 158 Students placed: 98	Total students: 161 Students placed: 120	Total students: 157 Students placed: 126
MBA	Total students: 69 Students placed: 64	Total students: 72 Students placed: 63	Total students: 63 Students placed: 60
BA LLB	Total students: 60 Students placed: 42	Total students: 65 Students placed: 53	Total students: 66 Students placed: 51
LLM	Total students: 30 Students placed: 27	Total students: 33 Students placed: 29	Total students: 30 Students placed: 23
BArch	Total students: 40 Students placed: 31	Total students: 44 Students placed: 32	Total students: 40 Students placed: 37
MArch	Total students: 130 Students placed: 98	Total students: 124 Students placed: 93	Total students: 136 Students placed: 113
BDS	Total students: 47 Students placed: 37	Total students: 48 Students placed: 27	Total students: 47 Students placed: 31
Overall UG 3-year	Total students: 997 Students placed: 298	Total students: 1051 Students placed: 397	Total students: 1041 Students placed: 439
Overall PG 2-year	Total students: 1354 Students placed: 766	Total students: 1356 Students placed: 804	Total students: 1426 Students placed: 893

Yes, JMI University is a good university. Jamia Millia Islamia is famous for its architecture and infrastructure. The university is ranked 26 by NIRF 2023 under the BTech category, 16 in the Best Universities in India category by US News Rank 2023, and three under the University category by NIRF 2023. The university is famous as it offers scholarships and placement assistance to students. Today Jamia Millia Islamia students are placed in top companies at top positions. Only hardworking and determined students can get admission to Jamia Millia Islamia University. Seats are limited so apply early.

Candidates seeking admission to Jamia Millia Islamia for BA must have passed Class 12 or SSC with a minimum aggregate ranging from 40-50%. The passing percentage is different for different specialisations offered in the BA programme. With an annual intake of over 900 students for BA and BA (Hons) programmes (including all the specialisations), admission to Jamia Millia Islamia for BA and BA (Hons) is subject to either CUET (conducted by NTA) or JMI entrance exam. Till 2021, admission was subject to the JMI entrance exam across all specialisations. However, starting 2022, admission to a few BA (Hons) specialisations is CUET-based and for the rest, it is university-level entrance-based.

The university accept JMI exam and CUET scores for BSc course admissions. Cutoff list is prepared as per the applicants scores in the accepted entrance examination. Tabulated below is the JMI BSc cutoff trend:

Course	2021	2022	2023
BSc in Bioscience	65.75	58.5	61
BSc in Biotechnology	74	– / –	– / –
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry	47.25	45.75	– / –
BSc (Hons) in Physics	47.5	– / –	– / –
BSc (Hons) in Geography	– / –	– / –	62

 

There are multiple factors based on which student should decide, which university to choose. Some of key factors that can be considered are ROI, campus location, ranking, and facilities. As per NIRF rankings 2023, JMI leads at #3 position under 'University' category, while University of Delhi is ranked #11.

Moreover, in following table, both universities are compared based on fee and median package:

University Name	BSc/BSc (Hons) Fee	Median Salary
BSc at JMI	INR 23,400 - INR 3.9 lakh	INR 4.2 LPA
BSc at DU	INR 540 - INR 2.4 lakh	INR 1.8 - 7.15 LPA

NOTE:

• The above fee and median salary information are sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative.
• The median package is as per past years' data. Hence, is indicative.

Jamia Millia Islamia offers seat reservations in almost all the courses based on the category of the students. Candidates seeking admission under the reserved category can apply for reservation under one category only and are required to fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions of the course. More details regarding JMI reservation criteria are enlisted below:

• 30% of the total number of seats in each course are reserved for Muslim applicants. 10% of the total number of seats in each course are reserved for women applicants
  who are Muslims and 10% of the total number of seats in each course shall be earmarked for (OBCs) and ST students who are Muslims.
• 5% of seats in all the courses are reserved for physically challenged students.
• 5% of seats in all courses must be filled by internal students of Jamia who have passed their qualifying exam from Jamia schools as regular students.

More details on the reservation criteria and relaxation offered to students across course eligibility are available in the official 2023 prospectus of JMI available in the quick links on this page.

Jamia Millia Islamia is a renowned university and offers a two-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. The success of doing an MBA from Jamia Millia Islamia or any other university depends on several factors such as the quality of the course, the reputation of the university, placement opportunities that students get from that university.

• Reputation: Every year, companies, such as Honda, Accenture, FedEx, Tata, HDFC Bank, Zomato and Adobe visit the campus of Jamia Millia Islamia to hire the students of MBA as mentioned by a few students in their verified students reviews' on Shiksha. Participation of such top-notch companies proove that Jamia is a reputed name in the industry for its MBA education.
• Quality of MBA: To furtnish the quality aspect of MBA from Jamia, the MBA course of Jamia Millia Islamia is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• Opportunities to the students: As per the details collated from various sources on the internet, students who actively participate in extracurricular activities, internships, and networking opportunities are know to have a more successful career after completing the MBA programme from here. Every year, 70-90% students get jobs from the campus and the salary packages ranges between INR 4 LPA to INR 13 LPA. 

As per the above factors, an MBA from Jamia Millia Islamia can be counted as a valuable asset for individuals looking to advance their career in the field of Business and Management considering they are ready to put in their efforts and hadwork in the course duration. 

Jamia Millia Islamia has collaborated with various industries, organisations, and companies. Jamia Millia Islamia has signed MoU with various organisations and companies. The below-mentioned table reflects on the Jamia Millia Islamia collaborations:

Jamia Millia Islamia Collaborations
University of Applied Sciences Erfurt, Germany	York University, Canada	University of Applied Sciences, Erfurt, Germany
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA	University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC), USA	-

Students going for NEET UG Counselling 2023 Round 1 registration can also check the Jamia Millia Islamia collaborations and be assured of a great career ahead.

JMI JEE Main Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the BTech programme. The first round closing cutoff ranged from  17752 and 51961 for the General category candidates under the All India quota.  The most sought-after BTech specialisation was  B.Tech. in Computer Engineering with a cutoff rank of 17752, and the least popular was B.Tech. in Civil Engineering programme. For more details, click here. 

The 2024 placements concluded with 330 students placed from different programmes. The overall the highest salary offered was INR 59.91 LPA. Looking at the past year record, the highets salary has increased drastically from INR 24 LPA in 2023 to INR 59.91 LPA in 2024. The number of students placed during 2023 placements was 481.

The full form of CUET is Central University Entrance Test which is an all-India level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to undergraduate courses offered in various participating colleges. After the students receive their CUET scores, the university will start calling students for counselling rounds, and then other admission and selection-related processes will take place. The candidates can check past year cut-off information on the official website.

The admission process for Bachelor of Architecture B.Arch may vary from college to college, but generally, the following steps are involved: Eligibility: The candidate must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with mathematics as a compulsory subject and obtained a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Entrance exam: The candidate must have appeared for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture NATA or the Joint Entrance Examination JEE Main Paper-2 conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA to be eligible for admission. Application: The candidate must fill the application form of the respective college or university they wish to apply to. The application form may be available online or offline. The application fee also needs to be paid. Merit list: Based on the NATA or JEE Main Paper-2 score and other eligibility criteria, the college or university releases a merit list of selected candidates. Counseling: Selected candidates are called for counseling or interview rounds to further evaluate their eligibility for admission. Admission: The candidate must pay the admission fee and complete the admission process, which may include document verification, seat confirmation, and submission of required documents. As for the admission form, you can obtain it from the respective college or university's official website or admission office. You can fill the form online or download it and submit it offline. Be sure to check the deadline for submission of the form and other important dates related to the admission process.