JMI Entrance Exam Date 2026: Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam 2026 ( JMI Entrance Exam )

Nupur Jain
Updated on Dec 16, 2025 13:59 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

The exam dates for JMI entrance exam 2026 will be announced by Jamia Millia Islamia at admission.jmi.ac.in. The JMI entrance exam schedule will be shared along with JMI admission prospectus 2026-27, tentatively in the first week of March 2026. JMI is expected to open the registration window at the same time. Students looking for admission at Jamia Millia Islamia for the offered UG, PG, Diploma, and Phd courses must apply online for the exam. The JMI Entrance Exam 2026 will likely begin in the last week of April 2026.

This page include important dates of all events of exam, like application dates, application correction dates, admit card release dates, exam dates, result announcement dates, etc.

Table of contents
  • JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • JMI Exam Schedule 2026
  • JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Shift Timings
  • JMI Entrance Exam 2026: List of Important Exam Events
  • JMI Entrance Exam Pattern 2026 - Mass Communication
  • JMI Entrance Exam Important Dates FAQs

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JMI Entrance Exam 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26 - Apr ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Correction Window

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam Dates 2026

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Results

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26 - Oct ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling

TENTATIVE
Oct ' 26

Last Date for submitting Qualifying Exam result (for PG programmes only)

TENTATIVE
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JMI Exam Schedule 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia will announce the JMI entrance exam schedule 2026 at admission.jmi.ac.in. Once released, candidates can check the date and time of JMI entrance test for each offered programme. Apart from JMI entrance test scores, the university also uses CUET scores for admission to different disciplines. The CUET exam or Common University Entrance Test is conducted by National Testing Agency. 

Courses under CUET UG are B.A. (Hons) (Turkish Language & Literature), B.A.(Hons) Sanskrit, B.A. (Hons) French & Francophone Studies, B.A. (Hons) Spanish & Latin American Studies, B.A.(Hons) Hindi, B.A.(Hons) Urdu, B.A. (Hons.) Korean Language, B.Sc.(Hons) Applied Mathematics and B.Sc. (Multidisciplinary).

Courses under CUET PG are M.Sc (Electronics), M.A. (Sanskrit), M.A. (Educational Planning & Administration), M.A. (Comparative Religions & Civilizations), M.A. (Korean Language & Literature), Diploma in Turkish (Part Time), Diploma in Italian (Part Time), Diploma in Russian (Part Time), Diploma in Chinese Language (Part Time), Diploma in Korean Language (Part Time), Diploma in Pashto (Part Time), Diploma in Uzbek (Part Time), Diploma in Translation Proficiency in English (Part Time), Advanced Diploma in Turkish (Part Time), Advanced Diploma in French (Part Time) and Advanced Diploma in Pashto (Part Time).

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JMI 2026 Admissions through CUET 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the syllabus of the entrance exam for B.A. (Hons.) Psychology at JMI?
A: 

The JMI entrance exam syllabus for admission at B.A. (Hons) Psychology is given here.

  • Language Skills
  • General Awareness
  • Reasoning
  • Social Awareness
Q:   How many times the JMI Entrance Exam is conducted in a year?
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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.

 

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JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Shift Timings

Jamia Millia Islamia will conduct JMI exam 2026 for different courses on different dates and time. Once the JMI 2026 schedule is released, candidates can check this table to know the date and time of entrance exam.

Name of Offered JMI Course Exam Date Exam Time
M.A. To be announced To be announced (different course may have different exam duration)
MFA
M.Sc.
M.Ed.
M.Tech.
LLM
MBA
M.Com
MPT
M.Arch
MTTM
M.Lib.I.Sc.
M.Des
MOP
PG Diploma
B.A. (Hons)
BHM
BTTM
B.Voc
BBA
B.Com (Hons)
B.Sc.
B.Sc. (Hons)
BFA
B.Lib.I.Sci
B.Tech
BDS
B.Arch.
B.Ed.
BPT
BA LLB Hons
B.Des
Diploma
Advanced Diploma
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Q:   When will CUET PG application for JMI admissions 2026 begin?
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The National Testing Agency has started CUET PG application process for admission to Jamia Millia Islamia. The window opened on December 14, 2025 and will be closed on January 14, 2026 (11.50 PM). Students looking for admission at JMI through CUET PG must apply for the entrance test.

Q:   Where can I download JMI admit card 2026?
A: 

Jamia Millia Islamia will release the admit card for JMI entrance exam 2026 on its Admission Portal. Students appearing for the entrance exam must take the admit card with them to the exam centre. Failure to do so will result in denial of entry to the exam hall. The JMI admit card will be given to only those candidates who will apply for the exam.

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JMI Entrance Exam 2026: List of Important Exam Events

Candidates preparing for JMI entrance exam for offered courses can check here for details on important exam events. 

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Forms: Jamia Millia Islamia releases registration forms for JMI entrance exam on its official website and portal of Controller of Examinations. To get admission at JMI, students have to fill out the JMI application form and pay fee online. The application fee for JMI entrance exam is mentioned here.

  • INR 1000 for courses offered by AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Centre for Management Studies, Centre for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics (Except BArch), Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Except BTech), Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Law.
  • INR 700 for courses offered by all other Faculties or Centres.

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Form Editing: The university also allows applicants to edit or make changes to their application forms, if any. For this, JMI opens a form editing window, where candidates can log in with their credentials and make changes to given information. This window is usually open for two to three days. Candidates should go through the application form and read it carefully to make sure that all the information is correct as they will not be able to make any modifications once the form correction window is closed.

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JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card: The university issues the JMI entrance exam admit cards to the candidates who have submitted the form and paid the application fee. Admit cards are released on the official website. To download and print hall ticket, candidates have to log in by using their credentials, such as User ID and password. The admit card includes all important details related to the candidate and examination. Students must read the guidelines for exam day.

The JMI entrance exam admit cards are the entry ticket for candidates to enter the examination hall. Candidates who will not present their admit card at the exam centre will not be allowed to appear for JMI entrance test. Jamia Millia Islamia will share information on the release of JMI admit card 2026 via email and registered mobile number.

JMI Entrance Exam 2026: The entrance exam is conducted once a year for approximately 130 programmes offered by Jamia Millia Islamia University. The exams for all the programmes are conducted on different days across various cities in India. Candidates are asked to report at the centre approximately 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam so that they have enough time to find their places.

JMI Entrance Exam results: The result and provisional merit list for JMI entrance exam is declared on the official website of the University as well as on the portal of the Controller of Examination. Qualified candidates with their roll numbers in the JMI provisional merit list are required to appear for the further selection rounds i.e. interview rounds and counselling according to the programme. The schedule for the same is announced once the exam is conducted.

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling: The JMI counselling begins after the JMI entrance exam result is announced. During the counselling, students are called based on their rank on the merit list. Selected candidates are required to bring their admit card and required documents, and must complete their admission formalities on or before the deadline.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the sequence of sections in the JMI question paper?
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The sequence of JMI question paper is here.

  • Part A: Written Test (Objective/ MCQs)
  • Part B: Written Test (Subjective/ Descriptive/ Theory)

Candidates will be able to give descriptive paper only when objective test is completed.

Q:   How many non-MCQs are there in the JMI question paper?
A: 

Non-MCQ questions are less than 20 per cent of the total number of questions in the JMI question paper. The non-MCQs are mostly from topics like National and International Political issues/ personalities, General Knowledge, Film, Television and other modes of media, Art, culture and literature.

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JMI Entrance Exam Pattern 2026 - Mass Communication

Students looking for admission to Mass Communication courses offered by Jamia Millia Islamia can check the JMI exam pattern here.

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

Also Read: JMI Eligibility Criteria

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to download the syllabus of JMI entrance exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   When will JMI Entrance Exam counselling 2026 begin?
A: 

JMI entrance exam counselling 2026 will begin after the test is conducted and result is declared. The exam body may inform examinees about the counselling schedule on their contact details as provided during the applications. Candidates will have to appear for the counselling at the concerned department along with the relevant documents.

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JMI Entrance Exam Important Dates FAQs

Read the FAQs related to JMI Entrance Exam important dates below:

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Q:   Will Jamia conduct entrance exam 2026?
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Yes, just like every year the exam conducting authority, Jamia Milia Islamia will likely conduct the Jamia Entrance Exam for all the Undergraduate and Post-Graduate courses in 2026 as well.

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

Q:   What all courses are offered through JMI Entrance Exam?
A: 

Through JMI Entrance Exam, students can get admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral (PhD, MPhil) and postgraduate Diploma courses. These courses cover almost every stream. To name some - MA, MSc, BA, MTech, MFA, MCom, MBA, BSc, etc. Check out the complete list of courses at JMI here - List of Courses at JMI

Q:   What is the time of JMI entrance exam?
A: 

The Jamila Milia entrance exam question paper is of 3 hours. The written exam consists of two parts A & B. Part A MCQ type questions of total 20 marks, Part B is descriptive and has questions of total 180 marks. 

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Jamia Millia Islamia will release the admit card for JMI entrance exam 2026 on its Admission Portal. Students appearing for the entrance exam must take the admit card with them to the exam centre. Failure to do so will result in denial of entry to the exam hall. The JMI admit card will be given to o

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The National Testing Agency has started CUET PG application process for admission to Jamia Millia Islamia. The window opened on December 14, 2025 and will be closed on January 14, 2026 (11.50 PM). Students looking for admission at JMI through CUET PG must apply for the entrance test.

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