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As per JMI exam pattern, there is negative marking in Multiple Choice Questions in JMI entrance exam. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 mark will be deducted and 1 marks will be awarded for every correct answer. 

No, there is no time limit to solve a section in JMI Entrance Exam. The total duration of the exam varies according to the course. Hence, on an average, candidates will get around five minutes for each MCQ. Candidates must keep a tab on the timing as JMI Exam is a time-pressed exam. Before the exam day, candidates are advised to prepare a time management strategy wherein a particular timing should be assigned for each section or subject. They must also note that they will not be given any extra time to complete the exam, nor will they be allowed to take breaks in between or leave before time.

Eligibiity Criteria:

A candidate should have atleast 50% aggregate marks in undergraduation.

A candidate should qualify JMI entrance exam with the required cut off score.

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the above eligibility criteria are called for the next rounds where further screening is doen for final selection

The JMI Entance Exam marks required for MA varies between 30 and 79. It depends on the course of M.A the candidate want to pursue.

Note: The cut offs are subject to change and it may vary.

No, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the examination without a valid photo ID. Candidates are advised to keep the following three things ready with them, a day before the examination; a valid photo ID proof, JMI admit card, and a recent passport-sized photograph. These are the mandatory documents to be produced during entry to the JMI exam centre. The valid photo identity card which would be allowed at the JMI Entrance Exam centre include Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter Id. The admit card should also have the self-attested passport sized photographs pasted on it.

Check the 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

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.

Candidates are advised to take a coloured printout of JMI entrance test admit card. However, it is not compulsory as Jamia Millia Islamia has not given any guideline regarding this. A black and white admit card will also work if the details such as photograph and text is clearly visible.

Candidates are advised to take a coloured printout of the admit card. However, it is not compulsory. Jamia Millia Islamia has not stated any guideline regarding this. They must also ensure that they have two to three spare copies of the admit card for future use. However, in case a candidate does not have access to a coloured printer, she/he can take a black and white printout of the JMI Entrance Exam 2023 admit card as well, but the details such as photograph and text should be clearly visible.

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.