M.A. in Comparative Religion 

at Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar

AJK MCRC (JMI) has not yet released any official list of the top recruiters who provided placement opportunities to MA students. However, students who reviewed MA placements at the institute have provided some information on the top recruiters over the past few years. A list of these recruiters is as follows:

• NDTV
• Times Group
• BBC Zee News
• India Today
• Al Jazeera
• Viacom
• Adfactor
• Shareit

Jamia Millia Islamia offers a two-year MA programme to the stduents across more than 30 specialisations. It is a two-year programme spread over four semesters, admission to which is based on a candidate’s performance in JMI Entrance Exam. The final merit list for admission to MA at JMI is prepared on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the entrance test, seat reservation and relaxation criteria of JMI. The application fee for MA range from INR 550 - INR 700 for different courses and interested candidates can apply online on the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia. 

Jamia Millia Islamia is on 19th rank in top 100 universities in India.

Placements: About 80% of the students from our course get placed every year. The highest salary package offered is 13 LPA, and the average salary package offered ranges between 4-6 LPA for MA.

Placement statistics:

• Average salary package: Around 4 LPA (according to Shiksha.com)
• the highest salary package: 5.5 LPA (offered by Viacom, according to Shiksha.com)
• Placement percentage: Approximately 40% (according to student reviews)

Companies visiting for placements:

• Viacom
• Adfactor
• Shareit

Merit-based scholarships:

1. Jamia Millia Islamia Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students with exceptional academic performance. The scholarship amount varies depending on the programme and the student's academic record.
2. University Grants Commission (UGC) Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is offered by the UGC to students pursuing M.A. programs at recognised universities. The scholarship amount is Rs. 5,000 per month.
3. National Scholarship Scheme for Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (NSFES-BC): This scholarship is provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward classes. The scholarship amount varies based on the student's caste/tribe and program.

The eligibility criteria for M.A. at Jamia Millia Islamia's AJ Kidwai MCRC is a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade.

The admission is based on the candidate's performance in the entrance test, seat reservation, and relaxation. The final merit list for admission to M.A. is prepared based on the candidate's performance in the entrance test.

The application form for M.A. should be attached with the following documents: Three passport-size photographs, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet and certificate, Graduation mark sheet and certificate, Character certificate from the Institution last attended, Migration/TC from the last attended institution, and Copy of the Aadhaar Card.

Jamia Millia Islamia is a well-known university, and one of its most unique features is its affordability. Tuition fee for all the departments at JMI ranges between 5,000 to 20,000 per year. Also, the hostel and mess fees are very minimal, totalling 38,000 for the entire year. Apart from this JMI has all the facilities including a sports complex, libraries, amphitheatre, auditorium, health centre, girls' and boys' hostel and many other things. Jamia Millia Islamia is the only Central university with a Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics. Additionally, Jamia Millia Islamia University runs Radio Jamia on 90.4 FM. The radio station has a variety of programmes, such as Kahi Ankahi Baatein, Parwaz, Jamia Community Radio, and others. 

According to media reports, the highest package offered during Jamia Millia Islamia BTech and MBA placements 2023 is presented below:

Jamia Millia Islamia is considered to be one of the top universities to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and advanced Diploma programmes, and students from all around the country and abroad aspire to be a part of this renowned university. Jamia conducts JMI Entrance Exam for admission to most of its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Each year the bar is raised and the exam along with the competition only becomes tougher. To successfully clear the JMI Entrance Exam, candidates have to study hard, prepare well, know the syllabus thoroughly. pattern, marking scheme and the syllabus thoroughly. A candidate must put in plenty of time and dedication to ace the exam. A step-by-step preparation strategy for the exam is as follows:

1. Know the JMI Entrance Exam syllabus thoroughly.
2. Understand the JMI Entrance Exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly.
3. Get all the study material for Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exams such as prep books and previous years' question papers to help better understand what to expect in the exam.
4. Create a monthly timetable on how much material to cover daily.
5. Solve question papers, sample papers and mock tests.

Candidates must prepare every topic from preparation books as it will clear doubts and will help in understanding the subjects thoroughly. Some of the top preparation books are listed below:

Practice more with JMI Entrance Exam Papers.

Jamia Millia Islamia cutoff for BTech is offered across multiple specialisations, admissions to which are based on JEE Main entrance exam scores. For the last round, JMI BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between 73247 and 256264 for the General AI category candidates. For specialsiation-wise cutoff ranks, refer to the table below:

Jamia Millia Islamia offers more than 500 seats overall for both BSc and BSc (Hons) programme at the campus of the university. BSc and BSc (Hons) at Jamia Millia Islamia is available across four and five specialisations, respectively. Additionally, for seat allotment, applicants scores in CUET/JMI Entrance Exam are considered. The seat break-up for both these courses is listed below:

• BSc: 100+
• BSc (Hons): 300+

It must be noted that the given seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.