Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in JMI Entrance Exam?

No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions in JMI entrance exam. Such questions will not be taken into consideration while calculating JMI score. So, if candidates are not sure about the answer of a question, it is better not to answer instead of guessing, to avoid negative marking. Although candidates should attempt all questions in descriptive part and refrain from leaving questions.

I marked two answers for a question in JMI Entrance Exam. One of the answers is correct. Will I get full marks for this question?

According to JMI Entrance Exam pattern, an MCQ question for which more than one response is marked on OMR sheet will be considered incorrect. So, candidates should solve the questions separately on space given for rough work, and then mark the answer on OMR sheet to avoid such errors.

Is JMI Entrance Exam tough for an average student?

JMI Entrance Exam is a pen and paper-based test which is designed to assess a candidate's analytical aptitude, logical reasoning skills, English comprehension and general awareness. It may sound tough, but these are the skills which we are taught in school so there is nothing new to learn. Even if you are an average student, you will find a lot of familiar topics in the sections asked in Jamia Millia Entrance Exam.

What is the exam pattern for MBA in JMI?

As per exam pattern for JMI entrance exam 2026 for MBA, there are three sections in question paper. These are Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English. The JMI question paper includes 170 objtective type questions and candidates will get three hours to complete exam. Examinees have to mark the correct answer in OMR sheet. There is also a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

When is the BA political science entrance exam of JMI?

Jamia Millia Islamia offers Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Admission to this course is done through JMI Entrance Exam. Candidates who qualify the written test and meet the cut off declared by the university are called for counselling. The exam pattern for B.A. Political Science is such that it consists of four sections: English, General Awareness, Reasoning and Social Awareness. Around 100 multiple choice questions are asked from all the sections. There is no sectional time limit in this exam but there is a provision of negative marking. For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted as penalty. However, no marks are deducted for unattempted questions. The duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes. Candidates are required to prepare well in advance to clear the JMI Entrance Exam.

Will JMI Entrance Exam have sectional time limit?

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.

What is the cutoff score for JMI entrance exam?

The JMI Entrance Exam cutoff marks are the minimum marks required to pass the test. These are published along with the declaration of the results. The cutoff marks vary from programme to programme. The cutoff marks for some programmes from past cycles of the exam are provided below. This will give aspirants an idea of the required score. BA Hons Psychology - 47 (General Cutoff), 40.50 (For Muslim examinees) BA/ BSc Hons Geography - 42.25 (General Cutoff), 37.50 (For Muslim examinees) MA Public Administration - 51 (General Cutoff), 45 (For Muslim examinees) MA Sociology - 61.50 (General Cutoff), 52.25 (For Muslim examinees)

Will there be negative marking in JMI Entrance Exam?

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.

How to download the syllabus of JMI entrance exam?

The syllabus of the JMI Entrance Exam varies according to the course. Candidates appearing for the entrance exam have to follow the steps given below in order to view the syllabus for their respective programmes 1 Visit the official website of JMI examination (jmicoe. In) 2 Click on the Entrance Test Syllabus given on the admission tab 3 Select the Course Type, Course Name and enter the captcha. 4 Download the PDF file.

How many times the JMI Entrance Exam is conducted in a year?

The JMI Entrance Exam is conducted only once in a year. The Jamia Millia Islamia University conducts the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam to shortlist candidates for admission in various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma Advanced Diploma, M.Phil Ph.D. and Certificate courses like - Engineering, Architecture & Planning, Hospitality & Travel, Animation, Mass Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences, Languages, Commerce, Natural Sciences, Dentistry, Law, Fine Arts, Management Studies as well as Teaching & Education.

What are some best books to refer during the JMI Entrance Exam preparation?

Check below for some of the best recommended books to consider while preparing for Jamia Millia Islamia entrance exam. Jamia Millia Islamia Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Examination by Arihant Publication Popular Master Guide for Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Exam by R. Gupta Mass Communication in India by Keval J. Aspirants can also refer to books specific to their course, such as R Gupta's JMI MA (English) Entrance Exam Guide, JMI University Entrance Exam Test Series, BEd Entrance Guide: Jamia Millia Islamia, and Jamia Millia Islamia: MBA Entrance Exam Guide.

What is the BBA entrance exam pattern of JMI?

JMI Entrance Exam is conducted for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The exam pattern of all the courses is different. The pattern of some courses include only multiple choice questions, while some courses have a descriptive section as well. Hence, a candidate must go through the exam pattern before appearing for the test and prepare accordingly.

I need a PG Diploma in Urdu Media from JMI. What educational qualifications must I have?

To get a PG Diploma in Urdu Media from JMI, candidates must have at least 55% marks in Urdu, Persian or Arabic in the final exams of their class 12.

In which undergraduate courses of Jamia Millia Islamia admission is offered through CUET UG?

Candidates need to appear in the CUET UG exam to get admission in some of the undergraduate courses of Jamia Millia Islamia. These courses are: B.Tech, B.Arch B.A. (Hons) Persian, B.A. (Hons) Urdu, B.A. (Hons) (History), B.A. (Hons. ). French and Francophone Studies, B.A. (Hons. ). Spanish and Latin American Studies, B.A. (Hons) (Economics), B.Voc (Solar Energy) (Self Financed), B.Sc. (Hons) Physics B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry B.Sc. (Hons) ( Applied) Mathematics), B.Sc. (Biotechnology).

JMI Entrance Exam Pattern 2026: Subject-wise Paper Pattern, Negative Marking, Duration & Marks

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Admit Card - 17 Apr '26

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 13:02 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

The exam pattern 2026 for JMI entrance exam is prescribed by Jamia Millia Islamia University. The exam structure is framed by keeping the selection parameters for each course in mind. The JMI entrance exam pattern consists of number of questions, total marks, marking scheme, types of questions, exam duration, number of sections, question paper format and mode of examination.

The format of JMI entrance exam question paper 2026 varies for different course test. Students seeking admission at JMI through its entrance test must check the JMI exam pattern for their target course. Candidates preparing for the JMI 2026 entrance exam are advised to go through the exam pattern before starting their preparations. The JMI entrance test 2026 will be held between April 26 and June 05 in offline mode.

Table of contents

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Pattern (Mass Communication)
JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Pattern for Other Courses
CUET Pattern for JMI Admissions
JMI Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026
JMI Entrance Exam Question Paper 2026
JMI Entrance Exam Pattern FAQs

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Pattern (Mass Communication)

The entrance exam for admission to Mass Communication courses through JMI entrance test consists of two sections – A and B. These sections are explained in the table below.

Subject/ Topics	Marks	Duration
Part A: Written Test (Objective/ MCQs)	20	3 hours
Part B: Written Test (Subjective/ Descriptive/ Theory)	180	3 hours
Interview	45	10 - 20 minutes
Portfolio	55	-

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JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Pattern for Other Courses

Candidates aspiring to get admission at JMI through the entrance exam must know the exam pattern. The most significant advantage a candidate will gain from understanding the JMI exam pattern is that it will allow them to anticipate the types of questions that will be asked on the exam. Candidates should also be aware that the exam patterns for undergraduate and graduate papers differ. A brief about the same is given below:

JMI Exam 2026 Pattern for UG Programmes

According to the test format for the JMI Entrance Exam UG programme, the question paper will most likely consist of 100 MCQ-type questions with a maximum score of 100.
The question paper is divided into two parts, Part A and Part B, and the total time to complete the paper is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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JMI Exam 2026 Pattern for PG Programmes

Similarly, the PG programme exam pattern indicates that the question paper will be divided into two halves (like with the UG test) and that students will be asked 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) or subjective questions for a maximum of 100 points. The JMI Entrance exam pattern as per programmes is described in the parts below.

For MSc Programme

Duration of Exam: 105 minutes
Marking Scheme: 1 mark per question and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer

Subjects	Questions \| Marks
Objective-type questions based on the specialisation/ programme opted for by the candidate	100 \| 100

For LLM (2-year) Programme

Duration of Exam: 3 hours
Negative Marking: Yes, there is a negative marking in Part A

Subjects	Question \| Marks	Marks per Question
Part A: GK & Current Affairs	40 \| 40	1
Part B: Legal Subjects	100 \| 100	1
Part C: Subjective/ Descriptive Questions on Law	10 (out of which 6 have to be answered) \| 60	10

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For MTech Programme

Duration of Exam: 1.5 hours
Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer

Subject	Question	Marks
Objective/ Multiple Choice Questions based on the engineering branch	85	85

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For MCA Programme

There will be 4 sections in the exam for MCA, the same are explained below:

Subjects	Distribution of Questions
Mathematics	50 per cent
Computer Awareness	20 per cent
Reasoning	20 per cent
General English	10 per cent

For MBA Programme

Duration of Exam: 3 hours
No. of Sections: 3 sections, the same are given below:

Subjects	Questions	Total Marks
MCQs based on specialisations	170	3 hours
Interview	20
Group Discussion	10

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CUET Pattern for JMI Admissions

JMI accepts CUET scores for admission to more than 20 of its courses. Aspirants who are taking CUET for admission to JMI courses can check the tables below for CUET UG pattern and CUET PG exam pattern.

CUET-UG 2026 Pattern

Section	Number of Questions	Duration
Section I- Language	50 MCQs (all compulsory)	60 minutes per subject
Section II- Domain Specific	50 MCQs (all compulsory)
Section III- General Test	50 MCQs (all compulsory)

Each correct answer will be awarded 5 marks and each incorrect answer will be awarded -1. No marks will be awarded in case the examinee does not mark any answers.

CUET-PG 2026 Pattern

Time Duration	Sections/Subjects	Number of Questions
90 minutes	Domain knowledge Question from CUET PG syllabus 2026	75

A correct answer will get examinees 4 marks while each incorrect answer will be marked -1.

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JMI Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia releases the syllabus for JMI entrance exam on its official website. Candidates seeking admission at JMI through its entrance test can check their target course's syllabus by following this process.

Open admission.jmi.ac.in
Click on Entrance Test Syllabus under admission tab
Select the Course Type and Course Name
Check and download the syllabus for JMI entrance test

JMI offers admission to BTech/BArch based on JEE Main final rank, BDS programmes based on NEET exam, and some other programmes through CUET UG & CUET PG scores. For these courses, candidates can check the following syllabus:

JMI Entrance Exam Question Paper 2026

The JMI 2026 question paper will be released by Jamia Millia Islamia after the entrance test is successfully conducted. Candidates preparing for JMI exam can download the JMI past question papers from the official website for practice. The question papers can help students get an idea of the question types that may be present in the exam. To prepare well for the entrance exam, students must practice question papers in exam like environment to get an idea of their speed. It will also help them identify their weak and strong areas.