JMI Exam Question Papers 2026: Download Previous Year JMI Sample Papers PDF Subject-wise

Solving previous year JMI question papers will help the candidates in understading the exam pattern and know the types of questions that are asked. It will also help them know question-wise weightage of topics in the JMI exam and their difficulty level. At times, the questions from previous tests are used in the current year's test and if candidates have already solved questions from the past, they will be able to solve the same question in their JMI exam quickly.

The JMI question papers of all courses have similar difficulty level. But, due to difference in questions of courses, one of these can turn out to be slightly more difficult than the other. It is usually seen that there is not much difference in the difficulty level of different papers.

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.

The descriptive section of JMI entrance exam question paper is lengthy. In these questions, students have answer in given word limit. To score well in JMI exam, students must practice from sample question papers. This will help understand the speed required to complete the exam on time.

As per expert advice, candidates must solve JMI question paper of at least last five years. The JMI previous year papers will help them understand the type questions asked and topic wise weightage. Also, prepare for the questions asked historically.

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.

The difficulty level of JMI question paper is generally moderate level. The General Knowledge and Art, culture and literature sections of all the mass communication exam question paper can be termed easy to moderate whereas the descriptive section of the exam can be termed moderate in terms of difficulty level. 

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.

Yes, Jamia Millia Islamia releases the answer key and candidate's response sheet of JMI entrance exam question paper. The link is made available at admission result page within three working days after the exam is conducted. After the release of answer key, students can compare their responses with JMI answer key to calculate their estimates JMI scores.

Candidates can download the JMI entrance exam sample papers of a particular course from the official website of JMI. Candidates will have to choose the course and the department to get the previous years papers. Shiksha.com has also shared the direct link to download the previous year question papers.

Solving previous year JMI question papers will help the candidates in understading the exam pattern and know the types of questions that are asked. It will also help them know question-wise weightage of topics in the JMI exam and their difficulty level. At times, the questions from previous tests are used in the current year's test and if candidates have already solved questions from the past, they will be able to solve the same question in their JMI exam quickly.

Yes, the JMI question papers of different mass communication courses are different from each other. As the questions are based on the courses. The difference of question papers across the courses are normalised at the time of score calculation. However, there isn’t much difference between their difficulty level.

According to the JMI Entrance Exam pattern, an MCQ question for which more than one response is marked on the OMR sheet will be considered incorrect. For such questions, one mark would be deducted. Hence, candidates should be careful while answering on the OMR sheet. They should solve the questions separately on the space provided for rough work, and then shade the answer option on the OMR sheet to avoid such errors. Revision after completing the exam is also important.

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.