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.

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.

What is JMI Interview Syllabus for Mass Communication?

Candidates who wish to pursue Mass Media course at Jamia Millia Islamia will have to participate in the interview round of 15-20 minutes. The interview usually includes questions based on following topics: 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.)

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.

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 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.

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 UG course, candidates must have passed Intermediate with at least 50 per cent marks from any board. For PG course, graduate degree with at least 50 per cent marks from any recognised university is required.

Is JMI entrance exam syllabus easy or tough?

The difficulty level of JMI entrance exam syllabus depends on the course. the JMI syllabus difficulty level for UG courses is moderate as most of the topics are related to Class 12 topics. Similarly, the PG course syllabus is based on undergraduate syllabus. Students have to focus more on Current Affairs, as it is neither in Class 12 nor in UG.

Is Jamia Millia Application form out for session?

The application form for JMI entrance exam 2027 will be released tentatively in the third week of February at oficial website.

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Jamia Millia Islamia University prescribes the exam pattern for JMI entrance exam. 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. Candidates preparing for the JMI 2027 entrance exam are advised to go through the exam pattern before starting their preparations.

Table of contents

JMI Entrance Exam Pattern 2027: Highlights
JMI Entrance Exam Sections & Important Topics
JMI Exam Pattern 2027: Total Marks & Marking Scheme
JMI Entrance Exam Pattern FAQs

JMI Entrance Exam Pattern 2027: Highlights

Check the table below for key highlights of JMI entrance exam pattern 2027:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	JMI Entrance Exam
Exam Conducting body	Jamia Millia Islamia University
Mode of Exams	Offline
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Total Marks per Paper	Different for various courses
Negative Marking	Yes (0.25 marks)
Exam Duration (Mass Communication)	Part A & B: 3 hours Interview Round: 10-20 minutes

JMI Entrance Exam Sections & Important Topics

Check below to know JMI entrance exam sections for Mass Communication courses:

Subject/ Topics	Important Topics
Part A: Written Test (Objective/ MCQs)	National and International Political Issues/ personalities General Knowledge Film, Television and other modes of Media Art, Culture and Literature
Part B: Written Test (Subjective/ Descriptive/ Theory)	Essay on Contemporary Issues and the Media
Interview	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.)
Portfolio	Course related topic. Portfolio will be evaluated based on: Production work (audio/ visual media-based) Proof of participation in social activities (involvement with NGOs or social organisations) Published work (articles, stories, news, etc., published in reputed journals, websites and magazines) Internship/ work experience with a reputed media house Participation in extra-curricular activities (debating, painting, music, theatre etc.) Online work

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 Exam Pattern 2027: Total Marks & Marking Scheme

The entrance exam for admission to Mass Communication courses through JMI entrance test consists of two sections – A and B. Check below to know the total marks and marking scheme of each section of JMI entrance exam for Mass Communication:

Subject/ Topics	Marks	Marking Scheme
Part A: Written Test (Objective/ MCQs)	20	Yes (0.25 marks for every incorrect answer)
Part B: Written Test (Subjective/ Descriptive/ Theory)	180	No
Interview	45	No
Portfolio	55	No

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JMI Entrance Exam Pattern FAQs

Check FAQs on JMI entrance exam pattern.

Q: 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)

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 for admission to different Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma Advanced Diploma, M.Phil Ph.D. and Certificate courses.

Q: 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.

Q: Can I register for JMI entrance exam now and fill the application form later?

Yes, candidates can register for JMI Entrance Exam first and fill the application form later because once the login credentials are generated candidates have the option to login any time and complete the application form. However, candidates must avoid keeping the form incomplete for a long time to avoid last minute problems. Also, candidates must read all the instructions thoroughly before filling the form and keep the documents ready in required dimensions for uploading. Candidates should note that without payment of application fee the application form is considered incomplete and not processed further.

Q: What is JMI entrance exam selection criteria?

To get admission at Jamia Millia Islamia, students have to register and appear for the entrance exam. JMI will offer seats based on scores obtained in exam. For some courses, candidates have to also appear for Group Discussion and Personal Interview round.

Selected candidates will have to then get their documents verified, participate in counselling process and pay course fee.