What are the eligibility criteria to apply for Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam?

The eligibility criteria for each course is different. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam. For Undergraduate course, candidates must have passed Intermediate with at least 50 per cent marks from any board and for Masters course, graduate degree with at least 50 per cent marks from any recognised university is required.

What is the selection criteria for JMI entrance exam?

JMI selection criteria includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of scores obtained in JMI exam. For some courses candidates are required to also appear for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The cut off for each course is released after the selection procedure is over and candidates are called for counselling and document verification. Candidates should go through the selection process mentioned in the e prospectus of JMI for their respective course.

Is JMI Entrance Exam paper bilingual?

No, JMI Entrance Exam questions are presented in English. However, for language courses, the questions are presented in their respective languages.

What is exam pattern for JMI Entrance Exam for Mass Communication course?

The entrance test for admission to the courses offered at AJK Mass Communication Research Center consists of two sections- A and B. Section A is based on Objective or MCQs, while Section B is based on Subjective, Descriptive or Theory questions. The time allotted for both the sections is 3 hours. Section A carries 20 marks, while 120 marks are allotted for section B. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Objective Type or Multiple Choice questions in all programs of the University.

What is the duration of JMI Entrance Exam 2025?

The duration of Jamia Milia Islami Entrance Exam varies for different courses. For undergraduate programs, the duration is 1 hour 45 minutes, while for postgraduate programs, it is 3 hours. The entrance exam for admission in courses offered at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) consists of two sections – A and B. Part A is the written test which has objective type questions, while part B is a written test which is descriptive in nature. They both are of 3 hours duration. There is an interview round which is of 45 minutes as well.

How can I apply for Jamia Millia Islamia entrance exam?

Candidates have to apply online to appear in JMI Entrance Exam. The application forms are released on the official website of JMI. Candidates have to first create an account by filling their basic details and then fill the detailed application form, select their course, upload required documents and pay the application fee. The registration window usually remains open for a month.

What is the format of JMI entrance exam result?

The exam conducting authority releases the Jamia Milia Islamia entrance exam result in PDF format on its official website. The JMI result will be released as per the merit list consisting of the name, roll number and rank of the qualified candidates.

Are there any specific topics for interview round?

Although there is an interview round in the JMI enrance exam there is no specific topics for the same. However, candidates need to ready some of the topics like - Contemporary political, social, cultural and economic issues, Contemporary media, Fictional and non-fictional Films, General knowledge and the subjects studied at the graduation level, Visualisation skills and creative aptitude, Overall personality (confidence, way of speaking and presenting an answer etc.).

From where can I download the JMI result?

The result of JMI Entrance Exam is announced at the official website of controller of examination of Jamia Millia Islamia. Candidates who appear for the JMI Entrance Exam can download their scorecards from the official website. To check the JMI 2023 entrance exam results, click on Admission Result tab. Enter the issued credentials to view your results. The result is released in the PDF format. Since many candidates may have appeared for the exam, you can use the shortcut and enter your name/ roll number to see your results.

Can I get admission to Jamia Millia Islamia [JMI] for BTech in Mechanical Engineering if my JEE rank is between 25000 and 30000?

For last year, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering was 25361 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission in Jamia Millia Islamia [JMI].

What all documents do I need to carry in JMI Entrance Exam along with the admit card?

First and foremost, affix a recent photograph on your JMI Entrance Exam admit card and make a copy for yourself. The original admit card will be collected by the invigilator. Apart from that you only have to carry a government issued phot ID like your aadhaar card, PAN card, driver's license, etc. to prove your identity.

What if I lose my JMI Entrance Exam Admit Card?

In case you lose your Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam Admit Card, you can download it again from the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia University or the JMI application portal. However, they must ensure that they visit the portal 1-2 days before the exam date and keep the admit card safe and secure a copy of the admit card to avoid any last moment inconvenience.

Can I challenge the JMI answer key released by Jamia Millia Islamia?

Yes, candidates can submit their objections against the JMI answer key within 48 hours after the same is published through electronic means. Candidates are required to pay INR 500 per programme to challenge the answer key. No grievance is entertained by the university without the payment of fee. The examination authority also do not entertain any requests submitted after the expiry of the time frame. Hence, candidates should raise their objections within the stipulated time.

JMI Entrance Exam Cutoff 2025 (OUT): Check Course & Category-wise Cut off Marks

Updated on Sep 11, 2025 16:40 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

JMI Entrance Exam Cut-Off 2025: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) releases the JMI Entrance Exam cutoff marks along with the results. The cut-off marks for the 2025-2026 academic session have been released separately for the different programmes offered through the JMI Entrance Exam 2025. Applicants who took the entrance exam must score equal to or more than the JMI Entrance Exam cutoff marks to be eligible for the subsequent stages of the admission process. Only those who did so are called for the next stage of the selection process (interview or counselling, programme-specific).

Aaspirants can check the programme-wise JMI Entrance Exam cut-off marks for the years 2024 and 2023 also. Read further to learn more about JMI Entrance Exam 2025 cutoff.

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Q: How will I know I have scored above the JMI Entrance Exam Cut Off or not?

The cutoff for JMI Entrance Exam will be released along with the JMI exam result or the scorecard. Candidates can also find the cut off marks on their scorecards. The JMI Exam cutoff or qualifying marks will vary for each category, which are General, SC, ST, OBC and PwD/PH. Along with candidates' scores and rank, Jamia Millia Islamia will also indicate the qualifying status of candidates. This year, the JMI exam cutoff might get increased as compared to last year. Candidates can check the cut off for their respective courses by logging in to JMI Entrance Exam website with their login credentials.

Q: What factors are considered while determining the JMI Entrance Exam cutoff?

The JMI Entrance Exam cut off is calculated based on various factors such as difficulty level of exam, number of test-takers, total marks of the exam and number of seats available. All the factors determining the JMI cut off vary according to year. Jamia Millia Islamia clearly states that the University will prepare the rank list strictly as per the merit of the entrance test score of candidates in various programs based on the provisions made in the University Ordinances and in accordance with various applicable reservations and relaxations.

Q: What factors are considered while determining the JMI Entrance Exam cutoff?

The Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam cutoff is determined based on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the entrance exam, and the availability of seats. The difficulty level of the JMI entrance examination is moderate level so the cut off is not very high at times.

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