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M.A. in Geography 

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M.A. in Geography
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Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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M.A. in Geography
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Fees

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20,950
79,900
1.01 Lakh
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M.A. in Geography
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M.A. in Geography
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Jamia Millia Islamia A Central University Accredited A+ by NAAC.
Placements: From my course, approximately 5 percent of students got placement last year. The highest package offered was 28 LPA, with an average of 16 LPA and the lowest package ranging from 7-8 LPA. Top recruiting companies include Accenture, KPMG, ICICI, etc. Some of my friends got internships; however, I have not chosen to become an intern. Students from my course have pursued roles such as Area Sales Manager, HR, and Customer Service Manager.
Infrastructure: The facilities of labs, computer, and IT rooms are available. The Dr. Zakir Hussain library provides various books, with more than 4 LPA books and thousands of journals available. Photocopy facilities are also available in the library. The infrastructure of the library is very attractive. The quality of the hostel and its facilities are not too good; it is average. The food quality of the canteen is also average. Students are engaged in sports, and some of them are national-level players. Sports played in the college include hockey, basketball, football, etc.
Faculty: The teachers and professors are very professional, well-qualified, and knowledgeable. The quality of lectures delivered by them is professional, and they are very helpful. The course is M.A. Geography, and its curriculum is relevant nowadays. It provides different approaches and perspectives to learn, research, and find solutions to various geographical, social, political, and cultural problems. The semester exams can be prepared for with effort; they are not too difficult.
Other: This course is one of the professional courses. M.A. Geography provides knowledge and information of Geography subjects and topics at a professional level. It increases and boosts your knowledge of Geography. There is a need to add more current affairs topics in the course. The campus is full of crowds except during examinations. Various events and fests are organized by different departments. Extracurricular activities like dance, music, NSS, and NCC, etc., are present in the university. The university provides various scholarships, and the APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship is one such example which provides financial aid to students. However, there are many such scholarships here.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What entrance exam scores does Jamia Millia Islamia kidwaiMCRC accept for admission to M.A.?
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CUET eligibility requirements for Jamia Millia Islamia: Academic background:

It is expected of you to have taken a class 12 or similar exam. Minimum score required to qualify: A minimum of 50% of the total points in the qualifying exam or the relevantThe JMI Entrance Exam or the CUET (conducted by NTA) is required for admission to Jamia Millia Islamia's BA and BA (Hons) programs, which have an annual intake of over 800 students (including all specializations).

 Until 2021, all specializations' admission was contingent upon passing the JMI entrance exam.Candidates should be aware of the best preparation methods because the Jamia Millia Islamia entrance exam is difficult to pass

Q:   How can I get admission in Jamia Millia Islamia for MA?
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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. 

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MA at Jamia Millia Islamia?
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Jamia Millia Islamia offers a two-year MA programme, admission to which is offered based on the entrance conducted by the university, i.e. JMI Entrance Eest. More details for Jamia Millia Islamia fee for MA along with its eligibility, selection criteria and seat intake are as follows:

MA Specialisation

Eligibility Criteria

English

BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned

Hindi

BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned

Mass Media (Hindi) - self-financed

UG degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA

History

BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned

Islamic Studies

BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned

Economics

BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 55% aggregate in the subject concerned

Political Science

BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned

Sociology

UG degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA

Politics, International & Area Studies

UG degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA

Mass Communication

UG degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA

In addition to the above 10 MA specialisations, the university also offers MA across 25 specialisations, namely, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, HRM, and Geography, among others.

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Q:   How are M.A. placements at Jamia Millia Islamia kidwaiMCRC?
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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

 

Q:   Is Jamia Millia Islamia a good college for M.A?
A: 

Regarding academics it an excellent institute where the students are given priority for their overall development and needed teaching aids.The teaching aids here are highly appreciated by well known campuses in the university.Placement ratio here is very good as most of the students are engaged in allied exam studies like state pcs exams or post graduation.The students which are placed are at well known.yes it has all necessary infrastructure, it has all facilities etc. it has all facilities and good wifi speed and food here is also hygienic, you also got 3 canteens, it depends on your choice and whether is not.yes it is good college for ma acedmics is good ,teachers are friendly and cooperative behavior it is affiliated by delhi university.placements are very good and you also sure internship.

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M.A. in Geography
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2022)
Median SalaryINR 9.25 Lakh
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Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    JMI ENTRANCE EXAM
    Mar 5 - Apr 13, 2026
    JMI Entrance Exam 2026 ApplicationTentative
    Apr 14 - 15, 2026
    JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Correction WindowTentative
    Apr 23, 2026
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    Round2021
    173.25
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    Students also asked

    Q:   What is the highest package offered during Jamia Millia Islamia placements?
    A: 

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

    CoursesHighest Package (2023)
    BTechINR 20 LPA – INR 25 LPA
    MBAINR 25 LPA  
    Q:   Does Jamia Millia Islamia accept CUET score?
    A: 

    Yes, Jamia Millia Islamia accepts CUET scores for UG courses such as BA, BSc and BVoc. Jamia Millia Islamia admission is based on entrance exam score. The university released its prospectus for admissions in March with the schedule for admission to courses accepting national-level and university-level entrance exams. JMI, New Delhi offers over 220 courses in both regular and self-financed modes. The university also provides distance learning courses at undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and Diploma levels.

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    Q:   How are the overall placements record at Jamia Millia Islamia?
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    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.

    Q:   Is CUET exam registration open?
    A: 

    Yes, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration has commenced at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA released the CUET 2026 notification on January 03. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2026 process has commenced online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must make sure to complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they fulfill the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

    Q:   Does Jamia Millia Islamia offer better placements than DU?
    A: 

    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

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    Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar
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    9836289994

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    9836219994

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