JMI Entrance Exam BE (Evening), Diploma Courses 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

The syllabus for JMI Exam is different for all the courses. Candidates applying for admission to Jamia Millia Islamia can get the syllabus for their exam from the exam's official website. The syllabus will help students prepare efficiently for entrance test. 

How to Check JMI Syllabus 2026?

Candidates preparing for JMI 2026 exam can check the process given below to check and download the syllabus for their respective programmes.

• Open jmi.ac.in/entrancetestsyllabi
• Click on the ‘Entrance Test Syllabus’.
• Select the ‘Course Type’ and 'Course Name' and enter the captcha.
• View the syllabus for the JMI Entrance Exam as per your programme. Download the same for your reference.

Note:

• Admissions to BTech/ BArch programmes at JMI are based on final rank of JEE Main, conducted by National Testing Agency. Check JEE Main Syllabus.
• Admissions to the BDS programme are based on the rank of the NEET exam, which is conducted by the Medical Council Cell of DGHC, Govt. Of India. Check the NEET Syllabus.
• Admission to B.A. and Diploma programmes at JMI are based on CUET scores, which is conducted by NTA. Check CUET UG Syllabus and CUET PG Syllabus.

JMI is one of the top colleges for admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and advanced diploma courses. Students from across the country apply for the JMI entrance exam for admission. Because of this, the competition level of the JMI entrance exam increases every year. To attain a good JMI score and get admission at their desired course, students must follow these JMI exam preparation tips.

• Firstly, make sure you know the updated JMI syllabus and exam pattern.
• Complete all topics included in syllabus.
• Know important topics and their exam weightage to prioritze them.
• Prepare a time table and follow it thoroughly.
• As General Knowledge is also there in syllabus, read newspaper and watch news daily for current affairs.
• Learn other important dates and events for GK section of exam.
• Prepare from best books for JMI preparation and study material.
• Practice from previous JMI Entrance Exam Question Papers and practice papers. These will help you understand the types of questions that might appear in test.
• Work on your speed and time management.

Students must not forget to take breaks between their studies to relax their minds and bodies.

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JMI Entrance Exam Preparation Books

Candidates preparing for Jamia Millia Islamia entrance exam can take reference from below books to score well in exam.

JMI Entrance Exam Prep Books	Author/ Publication/ Source
JMI BBA, BCom, BA, Hotel Management Entrance Examination Guide	Dr. Shafiqur Rahman
MA in Mass Communication	Subhash C. Sonie
BSc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Entrance Examination Guide	The Conceptum
BSc Aeronautics Entrance Examination Guide	The Conceptum
MBA Entrance Book	Arihant
Diploma in Engineering Entrance Examination Guide	The Conceptum
MA English Entrance Test Book	R. Gupta
XI Science Entrance Examination Guide	The Conceptum
MCA Entrance Preparation Book	Arihant
6th Class School Entrance Guide	Dr. Shafiq-ur-Rahman
BPT Entrance Guide	Arihant Experts

Apart from these books, candidates can also refer to study material available on various platforms' official websites. Many websites, coaching institutes, teachers, etc., offers preparation guides, study material, learning tips, etc., for students to prepare and perform well in exam. Candidates can also find previous years' exam analysis to determine what type of questions are in the exam and what to expect for the current year.

Students must keep following points in mind while selecting books for JMI exam preparation.

1. JMI Exam reference material is free of grammatical errors.
2. The topics are explained clearly. 
3. All illustrations, examples, and other representations are accurate. 
4. The reference book for the JMI exam is reviewed by experts.
5. It contains sample papers for better understanding. 
6. It is based on the entrance exam syllabus prescribed by Jamia Millia Islamia.

Also Read: How to Prepare for JMI Entrance Exam without Coaching?

Aspirants looking for admission at Jamia Millia Islamia through JMI entrance exam can check the JMI entrance exam application process in the space below.

1. Register at JMI 2026 admission portal or the Portal of Controller of Exam at admission.jmi.ac.in

To fill out JMI entrance exam application form, caniddates have to register themselves on the admission portal by entering following details.

• Name of Applicant
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Father's Name
• Mother's Name
• Email ID
• Mobile Number
• Create Password

Once the candidate is successfully registered, they will receive a mail on the submitted email ID, with a link to verify the email account, login ID, and password.

Direct Link to Apply: JMI Application Form 2026

2. Fill JMI Entrance Exam Application Form 2026

The process to fill the JMI Entrance Exam application form are summarised below. 

1. Open admission.jmi.ac.in
2. On the homepage, click on “New Registration.” (If you already have an account. Use the credentials to log in.)
3. Select the campus and course choice, course type and course name.
4. Add personal details. Upload scanned documents. Add educational details.
5. Choose the JMI exam centre.
6. Choose a category. Have a preview of the JMI application form 2026.
7. Pay the JMI entrance exam online examination fee.
8. Print the application form.

Note - Candidates planning to apply for admission at Jamia Millia Islamia through scores of other accepting entrance exams must fill and submit the respective exam's application form and then apply for JMI through its admission form.

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• Detailed JMI application form filling process 2026
• Mistakes to Avoid While Filling JMI Application Form 2026
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The JMI Entrance Exam eligibility criteria vary from course to course. The same for different courses is listed below - 

BA (Hons) (Mass Media Hindi)

The eligibility criteria for admissions in this course at Jamia Millia Islamia University state that interested candidates should have secured at least 50% aggregate marks or in the concerned subject with Senior Sec. School Certificate or an equivalent examination.

MA Mass Communication 

The eligibility criteria of the JMI Entrance Exam for this course state that a candidate who is a graduate in any discipline (in the 10+2+3 pattern) is eligible to apply for admission to the MA Mass Communication course at Jamia Millia Islamia University. Apart from this, the candidate should have secured at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate at the graduation level.

MA (Convergent Journalism) (Self-Financed)

AJK MCRC states that any candidate who is a graduate in any stream (10+2+3) from a recognized college with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks meets the eligibility criteria for this course admissions.

M.A.(Development Communication) (Self Financed)

As per criteria, a graduate in any stream (10+2+3) from a recognized college with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks is eligible to apply.

M.A.(Visual Effects and Animation) (Self Financed)

A candidate must have graduation in any discipline (10+2+3) with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. Apart from this, the applicants must be proficient in Windows and having knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Adobe Illustrator will make the candidate desirable.

MA (Media & Governance)

The eligibility criteria for MA in Media & Governance states that a candidate must have at least 50 per cent in aggregate at graduate level in any discipline.

PG Diploma in TV Journalism (Hindi Medium) (Self-Financed)

To be eligible for admission in this course, aspirants should have completed their graduation from a recognized college (in any stream) with at least 45 per cent aggregate marks.

PG Diploma in Urdu Mass Media

For Urdu Mass Media course admissions, candidates should have cleared graduation with at least 45% marks in Urdu/Persian/Arabic. The admission in this course is done through CUET PG.

PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication (Self-Financed)

Candidates who have completed their graduation (10+2+3) in any discipline and have scored at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate are eligible to apply for admissions.

JMI Eligibility 2026 for Other Courses

For BTech, admission is offered to eligible candidates as per merit based on the final ranks of candidates in JEE Main

For BArch, admission is offered to eligible candidates as per merit based on the final ranks of candidates in NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture.

Admission to the BDS program is based on merit in NEET conducted by the Medical Counselling Cell (MCC) of D.G.H.S. GoI.

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• Scope of Mass Communication in India

If a candidate faces any issue or wants to get information related to Jamia Millia Islamia entrance exam, or its admission process, they can either visit the JMI campus in New Delhi or contact them via Fax or phone number. Check space below to get the registered address of JMI, its Fax details, official website link and phone number.

Address

Registrar
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi-110025

Fax: 011-26980229

Official Website: jmi.ac.in/admissions

Phone Number: 011-26981717