Does JMI accept CUET scores for all UG programs?

No. JMI accepts CUET UG scores for only 8 specific UG programs, primarily BA Hons in languages (Hindi, Urdu, Turkish, French, Spanish, Korean) and B.Sc Hons Applied Mathematics. All other UG programs at JMI require the JMI own entrance test. B.Tech requires JEE Main and B.Arch requires NATA.

Is CLAT accepted for BA LLB admission at JMI?

No. JMI Faculty of Law does not accept CLAT scores. Admission to the 5-year BA LLB (Hons) program is through JMIs own Common Entrance Test (CET), which was conducted on June 4, 2026. The program has 120 seats split equally between the general fee and self-financed fee categories.

What is the Muslim minority reservation at JMI?

JMI is a Minority Institution under Article 30(1) of the Constitution. It reserves 30% of seats for Muslim minority candidates and an additional 10% of seats exclusively for Muslim women in every program. The remaining seats are open to all communities on merit. JMI does not implement the 10% EWS reservation as it is exempt from that provision.

Does JMI B.Tech admission go through JoSAA counselling?

No. JMI is not part of JoSAA counselling. B.Tech admission at JMI uses the universitys own multi-round counselling process at admission.jmi.ac.in. Candidates must separately apply at the JMI portal after JEE Main results. A valid JEE Main Paper 1 score is mandatory.

What is the application fee for JMI admission 2026?

The application fee is INR 1,000 for programs in Engineering, Law, Management, Architecture, and Dentistry. It is INR 700 for all other faculties including Humanities, Sciences, Fine Arts, and Education. Fees are to be paid online at admission.jmi.ac.in.

What JEE Main rank is required for JMI B.Tech Computer Science Engineering?

In 2025, the Round 1 closing rank for the General category in CSE at JMI was 17,752. By Round 2, the closing rank extended to 42,668. Muslim minority category candidates were admitted at relatively higher ranks. For 2026, the cutoff will depend on JEE Main 2026 scores and total applicants. The official cutoff will be published on admission.jmi.ac.in with each selection list.

Can final year graduation students apply for JMI PG programs?

Yes. Students appearing in their final year bachelors degree examination are eligible to apply for JMI PG programs 2026. However, admission is provisional. The final marksheet showing at least 50% aggregate must be submitted by the date specified in the admission notice. Failure to meet the eligibility marks results in cancellation of the provisional admission.

Is there a management quota or direct admission at JMI?

No. Jamia Millia Islamia is a Central Government University. It does not offer a management quota, NRI quota, or any form of direct paid admission. All seats are allocated through the entrance test merit list and the universitys reservation policy. No seat can be obtained by paying a capitation fee.

How does the internal (Jamia school) quota work?

JMI reserves 5% of seats in most programs for candidates who have studied in Jamias own schools (covering nursery through Class 12) or who are wards of JMI employees. These candidates must still appear in the relevant entrance test. Seats are allotted from the internal quota pool based on merit within that category. Candidates must submit valid school or employment proof at the time of document verification.

What documents are needed at the time of JMI admission document verification?

Candidates must bring original and self-attested copies of: Class 10 certificate, Class 12 marksheet and certificate, graduation marksheets (for PG), JEE Main/CUET/GATE scorecard (where applicable), JMI entrance test admit card, category certificate (Muslim minority, SC/ST, PwD, J&K domicile, Jamia internal as applicable), recent passport photographs, and Aadhaar card. The document list for each program is published on admission.jmi.ac.in with the selection list.

Jamia Millia Islamia University B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 4, 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia offers B.Tech across 10 specializations including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, ECE, Computer Engineering, Robotics and AI, VLSI Design, CSE Data Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Civil Construction Technology. The four-year programme admits through JEE Main only. Regular tracks cost INR INR 19,525 per year, while Self-financed tracks cost INR 1.53 Laksh per year. JMI is NIRF-ranked 24th in Engineering (2025).

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. JMI B.Tech rank lists for 2026-27 were released in July 2026. Seat allotment is currently in progress at admission.jmi.ac.in.

Key Points

JMI’s regular B.Tech at INR 19,525 per year is among the most affordable JEE-based engineering degrees at a centrally-funded Delhi institution.
New self-financed B.Tech specializations in Robotics and AI, VLSI Design, and CSE Data Science launched in 2026-27, adding emerging technology tracks to JMI’s portfolio.
As a Minority Educational Institution, JMI reserves 30 percent of B.Tech seats for Muslim students, substantially lowering the effective rank threshold for Muslim candidates.

Source: @jmi.ac.in

Jamia B.Tech Fees 2026

Regular B.Tech specializations cost INR 19,525 per year (total INR 76,100). Self-financed specializations cost INR 1.53 Lakhs per year.

Program	Seats	Total Fee Payable per Year
Civil Engineering	60	INR 19,525
Electrical Engineering	60
Mechanical Engineering	60
Electronics & Communication Engineering	75
Computer Engineering	75
Electrical & Computer Engineering (Self-financed)	60	INR 1.53 Lakhs
VLSI Design & Technology (Self-financed)	75
CSE (Data Sciences) (Self-financed)	75
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (Self-financed)	60
Civil Engineering (Construction Technology) (Self-financed)	60

Source: @jmi.ac.in

Jamia B.Tech Admission 2026

Below are the details of JMI Admission in B.Tech:

Important Dates

Event	Date
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Declared	20 April 2026
JMI B.Tech Application Deadline	7 June 2026
JMI First Merit List Published	12 July 2026
JMI Second Merit List Published	18 July 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with PCM as compulsory subjects, securing at least 55% aggregate marks in PCM.
Candidates with a 3-year Diploma in Engineering (or an equivalent qualification recognized by the competent authority) with a minimum of 55% marks are also eligible, subject to the conditions specified in the JMI Prospectus.
A valid JEE Main 2026 score/rank is mandatory for admission. Jamia Millia Islamia prepares its admission merit list based on JEE Main 2026 ranks, in accordance with the university's admission policy.
Reservation of seats and admission are carried out as per the JMI admission policy and applicable reservation rules.

Admission Process

Appear for JEE Main 2026 and secure a valid score/rank.
Apply separately through the JMI Admission Portal and enter your JEE Main 2026 application details while submitting the application form.
JMI prepares its admission merit list based on JEE Main 2026 ranks, subject to the prescribed eligibility criteria and reservation policy.
Check the JMI admission merit list published on the official admission portal and complete the required admission formalities if shortlisted.
Complete document verification and pay the admission fee within the stipulated deadline to confirm your admission to Jamia.

Jamia JEE Main Cutoff 2025

Below are the first and last round cutoffs of JEE Main for B.Tech.

Course	First Round	Last Round
Computer Engineering	17752	43967
Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science	24846	64706
Electronics & Communication Engineering	32839	67061
Electrical and Computer Engineering	40324	75105
Electrical Engineering	43967	76745
VLSI Design	46502	77421
Mechanical Engineering	49616	79106
Civil Engineering	51961	81088

Analysis:

The JMI JEE Main Cutoff 2025 shows that Computer Engineering was the most competitive B.Tech branch, with the lowest closing rank of 43,967. Branches like Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) and Electronics & Communication Engineering also attracted many applicants. On the other hand, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering had higher closing ranks, making them comparatively easier to get into. Overall, students with better JEE Main ranks had a higher chance of securing admission to the top engineering branches at JMI.

✓ Opt for this if

Your JEE Main rank falls outside the DTU or NSUT cutoff range and you need an affordable Delhi-based government engineering option.
You belong to the Muslim community and benefit from JMI’s 30 percent minority reservation, which lowers effective cutoff ranks.
You want a centrally-funded engineering degree in Delhi at a total fee under INR 80,000.

✗ Skip if

Your JEE rank qualifies for DTU or NSUT, which offer higher median placement packages than JMI.
You need a self-financed specialization but cannot afford INR 6.1 lakh over four years.
You prioritise campus recruiter diversity, as DTU and NSUT have stronger placement ecosystems in Delhi NCR.

Jamia B.Tech Placement

According to the JMI NIRF 2026 Report, a total of 299 students secured placements during the 2025 placement season. The median salary package offered was INR 25.20 LPA. The table below highlights the Jamia Millia Islamia placement statistics for the last three academic years as reported in the NIRF 2026 Report.

Year	No. of Students	Students Placed	Median Package
2025	356	299	INR 25.20 LPA
2024	351	297	INR 13.78 LPA
2023	353	292	INR 11 LPA

Jamia Engineering NIRF 2026 Report - Download Now

Jamia B.Tech Ranking

Agency	2026	2025
Collegedunia	70	158
IIRF	50	45
NIRF	-	24

Read More: Jamia Millia Islamia University Ranking 2026

Jamia B.Tech Scholarships 2026

According to the official Jamia Millia Islamia website, students can apply for a wide range of university, government, and externally funded scholarships through the Dean of Students' Welfare. The scholarships available may vary from year to year based on official notifications. Below are the details of the Jamia Millia Islamia Scholarships 2026.

JMI Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility/Description
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship	Awarded to eligible students based on the criteria specified in the annual university notification. Applications are invited through JMI.
Mushirul Hasan Doctoral Fellowship	Fellowship for eligible Ph.D. scholars in specified faculties, as announced by the university.
Mushirul Hasan Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Merit-cum-means scholarship for eligible postgraduate (M.A.) students.
Mrs. Maqbool Nikhat Mahdi Scholarship	Institutional scholarship awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification.
Late Prof. Asad Ali Scholarship	Scholarship for eligible students enrolled in the Department of English.

Government Scholarships

JMI also facilitates applications for various Government of India and state-sponsored scholarship schemes, including:

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships – Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Merit-cum-Means Scholarships for eligible students.
AICTE Scholarships – Scholarship schemes announced periodically by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
State Government Scholarships – Financial assistance schemes offered by various state governments for eligible students.

External Scholarships

In addition to institutional and government scholarships, JMI publicizes scholarship opportunities offered by external organizations, including:

Reliance Foundation Scholarships (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
ONGC Merit Scholarship
Foundation for Excellence India Trust Scholarships
Hamdard Education Society Loan Scholarship
Marga Schulze/CBM Merit Scholarship for students with visual disabilities.

Jamia Millia Islamia University B.Tech Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#70 out of 500 (2026) #7th New Delhi #7 Delhi NCR	#158 out of 500 (2025) #12th New Delhi #12 Delhi NCR
	#26 out of 191 (2020) #2nd New Delhi #2 Delhi NCR	#29 out of 130 (2019) #3rd New Delhi #3 Delhi NCR
	#24 out of 300 (2025) #2nd New Delhi #2 Delhi NCR	#24 out of 300 (2024) #2nd New Delhi #2 Delhi NCR
	#50 out of 146 (2026)	#41 out of 160 (2025) #7th New Delhi #7 Delhi NCR
	#401-500 out of 800 (2020)	#601-800 out of 800 (2019)

JMI BTech FAQs

Ques. Why does JMI BTech use a separate merit list instead of JoSAA or JAC Delhi?

Ans. JMI is a Minority Educational Institution excluded from JAC Delhi (covering DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW). As an MEI, JMI applies its 30 percent Muslim student reservation, which JoSAA and JAC cannot accommodate within their frameworks. Students must register separately at admission.jmi.ac.in and submit their JEE Main score to JMI directly. Appearing in JoSAA does not secure a JMI seat.

Ques. What is the actual cost difference between JMI’s regular and self-financed B.Tech over four years?

Ans. Regular B.Tech (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, ECE, Computer Engineering) totals INR 76,100 over four years. Self-financed tracks (Robotics and AI, VLSI Design, CSE Data Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Civil Construction Technology) total INR 6,12,700, a difference of INR 5,36,600. Both tracks follow the same JEE Main admission process and lead to the same B.Tech degree from JMI.

Ques. How does the 30 percent Muslim reservation affect JEE Main cutoff ranks for general category students?

Ans. JMI reserves 30 percent of B.Tech seats for Muslim students in a separate merit pool. The remaining 70 percent follow standard central reservation norms for general, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories. For general category non-Muslim students the effective pool is smaller than at non-MEI colleges, but JMI’s total seat strength keeps the general cutoff lower than DTU or NSUT.

Ques. Are JMI’s newer B.Tech specializations like Robotics and AI AICTE-approved?

Ans. Yes. JMI’s new self-financed B.Tech programmes in Robotics and AI, CSE Data Science, VLSI Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Civil Construction Technology received AICTE approval before 2026-27 intake commenced. Graduates are eligible for GATE-based PSU recruitment, M.Tech admission at IITs and NITs, and campus placements through JMI’s Training and Placement Cell.

Ques. Can students from outside Delhi compete for JMI BTech seats?

Ans. Yes. Unlike DTU and NSUT, which allocate most seats to Delhi-domicile students through JAC Delhi, JMI B.Tech is open to candidates from any state on the basis of JEE Main scores alone. No domicile reservation applies. Only the 30 percent minority reservation and standard SC/ST/OBC/PwD quotas govern seat allocation, making JMI equally accessible to outstation students.