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 M.Arch : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Jamia Nagar, New DelhiCentral UniversityEstd 1920NAAC Grade A++

4.1

(573 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 1.46 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 8.4 LPA

Class of 2025, this stream

Cutoff

33.50

JMI Test CRL, Round 6 2025

Placement rate

88%

Class of 2025 batch placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Jamia Millia Islamia M.Arch

JMI offers a two-year, full-time M.Arch with 144 seats through JMI Test. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #5 in NIRF Architecture scoreing 2025 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.46 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 2.66 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through JMI counselling. The General General seat closed at score 33.50 in round 6 of 2025. The NIRF shows median pay of INR 8.4 LPA and 88% placement.

JMI M.Arch Fees

The full course costs INR 1.46 Lakhs without hostel and INR 2.66 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.46 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.20 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Program fee	INR 1.46 Lakhs	INR 57,925 a year, 2 years
Admission fee	INR 15,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 1.20 Lakhs	INR 60,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 1.46 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 2.66 Lakhs	Full course

JMI M.Arch Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Online form is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
Online form, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
JMI entrance test	Jan 2027	Tentative
Entrance test result	Feb 2027	Tentative
Choice filling and stream preference	Jun 2027	Tentative
Selected list	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Physical reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

JMI M.Arch Eligibility

You need Class 12 with B.Arch or equivalent architecture degree and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a JMI entrance test for M60. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 subjects	B.Arch or equivalent architecture degree
Class 12 marks	75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
Exam	JMI entrance test for M60
Age	No upper age limit published

JMI M.Arch Admission Process

JMI allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

Step	What you do
1. Write JMI Test	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on JMI	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

JMI M.Arch Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 33.50 and the Muslim seat at 16.50 in 2025. These are the JMI round 6 closing scores for General seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing score, General	Round and year
General	33.50	Round 6, 2025
Muslim	16.50	Round 6, 2025
SC	15.00	Round 6, 2025
ST	13.75	Round 6, 2025
EWS	21.25	Round 6, 2025

JMI M.Arch Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 88% of its batch at an average of INR 8.4 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Architecture offices and planning teams hire this stream on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 8.4 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 8 LPA
Highest offer	INR 22 LPA
Batch placed	88%
Recruiters	Architecture offices and planning teams, on campus

JMI M.Arch Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	Muslim, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

JMI M.Arch Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Architecture scoreing and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.

Scoreing body	Year	Score or grade
Collegedunia Architecture scoreing	2026	#12
NIRF Engineering	2025	#54
NAAC	2024	A+

JMI M.Arch Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One stream from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2	Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3	Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4	Two electives a semester and the final project

JMI M.Arch Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, allotted before classes start
Single room	From year 3, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a Delhi NCR

Should you pick M.Arch at Jamia Millia Islamia?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Delhi NCR for two years.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the Muslim list can still get in.

You want product companies, not only service IT: the stream-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.

You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.

You want internships in a big city: this is a Delhi NCR, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the JMI choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this stream if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are Muslim and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

M.Arch Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 75% in B.Arch or equivalent architecture degree. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A JMI Test score. CRL (your main score) decides the Muslim seats.

General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.

M.Arch Admission Process▾

Write JMI Test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

Register on JMI: JMI (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.

Fill choices: List this college and stream high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.

Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

M.Arch Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Online form

Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.

Tentative

Jan 2027

JMI entrance test

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Entrance test result

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Choice filling and stream preference

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Entrance test result

Six rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment

Expected five days after each round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: JMI 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Jamia Millia Islamia M.Arch Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Program fee

Full course, as published

INR 1.31 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 15,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 60,000 a year

INR 1.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.46 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 2.66 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 2,462

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

575%

median first-year pay INR 8.4 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 4,485

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

316%

median first-year pay INR 8.4 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you M.Arch at Jamia Millia Islamia?

Pick your category and stream. The score ranges use the published JMI first-list cutoffs.

Jamia Millia Islamia M.Arch Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Jamia Millia Islamia M.Arch vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Jamia Millia Islamia. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

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Jamia Millia Islamia

Delhi NCR

Compared with

School of Planning and Architecture Delhi

New Delhi

Compared with

CEPT University

Ahmedabad

Compared with

School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal

Bhopal

Compared with

National Institute of Technology Calicut

Kozhikode

Compared with

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Roorkee

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 1.46 Lakhs

program + admission

INR 2.20 Lakhs

INR 74,000 more

INR 6.80 Lakhs

INR 5.34 Lakhs more

INR 2 Lakhs

INR 54,000 more

INR 1.50 Lakhs

INR 4,000 more

INR 62,000

INR 84,000 less

Average paylatest PG batch

INR 8.4 LPA

NIRF 2025

INR 8 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA less

INR 7.8 LPA

INR 0.6 LPA less

INR 7.7 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA less

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 1.9 LPA less

INR 10 LPA

INR 1.6 LPA more

Placement rateshare of batch placed

88%

122 of 138 students

80%

8 points lower

92%

4 points higher

70%

18 points lower

75%

13 points lower

85%

3 points lower

Closing rankentrance score, General

first list, 2025

11 places easier

16 places easier

8 places easier

4 places easier

26 places easier

SeatsPG architecture intake

144

six M.Arch streams

119 fewer

117 fewer

119 fewer

124 fewer

126 fewer

ROImedian pay vs full fee

575%

on INR 8.4 LPA

364%

211 points lower

115%

460 points lower

385%

190 points lower

433%

142 points lower

1613%

1038 points higher

In short

SPA Delhi has a strong planning name, but JMI costs INR 89,000 less. If both lists clear, pick by the stream you get.

In short

CEPT places a bigger share of its batch, but it costs much more. If fee matters, JMI is the easier choice.

In short

SPA Bhopal is close on fee and pay, but JMI has Delhi access and more seats. If your score clears JMI, keep it higher.

In short

NIT Calicut has a high NIRF rank, but JMI shows higher median pay here. If you want Delhi work, take JMI.

In short

IIT Roorkee is tougher and pays more, while JMI is easier on fee and seats. If Roorkee is not safe, keep JMI ready.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Jamia Millia Islamia M.Arch

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Arch at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.46 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.4 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at score 33.50 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with architecture offices and planning teams that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.4 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 88% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this stream is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Delhi NCR, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover urban design and building services, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾

Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a stream change after year 1 if you want a sibling stream.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 88% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.4 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this stream better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick M.Arch if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. M.Arch places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want M.Arch, the stream change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the JMI Test exam and fill this college in your JMI choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days JMI gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 2-year fee is INR 1.46 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.66 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 28, 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia University: 1 Answered Question

When will the admission forms for hotel management course be out in 2022?

Rashid IqbalJMI (2019)

Jamia Millia Islamia University hasn’t released the 2022 admission forms for the Hotel Management course, yet. For the academic year 2021, the admission form for BHM was available from 17th May 2021 to 10th July 2021. Jamia Millia Islamia University Hotel Management entrance date 2021 was 7th August. You will find the regular admission details on the Hotel Management departmental page of JMI.

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