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.Tech Material Science and Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees

INR 43,350

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 15 LPA

NIRF PG engineering group

Cutoff

JMI merit

GATE score or M79 test

Placement rate

81%

PG engineering group 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?Routes and published selection rules 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 JMI M.Tech Materials Science

JMI offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Materials Science and Technology with 18 seats through GATE score or its M79 entrance test. The course is taught by the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology over four semesters. JMI is a Central University with NAAC A++ and stands #65 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 43,350, paid every year. The course brochure names semiconductor technology and energy materials as focus areas. The NIRF PG engineering group reports INR 15 LPA median pay and 81% placed.

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Fees

The full course costs INR 74,050 with hostel and INR 43,350 without hostel. The annual academic fee is INR 43,350. You pay INR 21,675 each year. Hostel adds INR 30,700 over two years if you get a room. The university sets the fee in the prospectus.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Annual academic fee	INR 43,350	INR 21,675 a year, 2 years
Hostel fee	INR 30,700	INR 15,350 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 43,350	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 74,050	Full course

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in Feb 2027 and the test in May 2027. The selected list is expected in Jun 2027. Classes are expected in Aug 2027. Watch the JMI admission portal for the exact list and reporting day.

Event	Date	Status
JMI registration, last date to apply	Feb 2027 to Mar 2027	Tentative
Admit card	May 2027	Tentative
M79 entrance test	May 2027	Tentative
Answer key	May 2027	Tentative
Merit list and selected list	Jun 2027	Tentative
Counselling and seat allotment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Document check and reporting	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Eligibility

The table needs 50% marks in a relevant B.Tech, four-year B.Sc or M.Sc. You can apply through GATE score or the JMI entrance test. If your degree is from another field, check the centre before you pay the form fee.

Requirement	What you need
Engineering degree	B.Tech in Electrical, ECE, Mechanical, Computer Science or allied subjects with 50%
Science degree	M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or allied subjects with 50%
Four-year B.Sc	Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or allied subjects with 50%
Route	GATE score or JMI M79 entrance test

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Admission Process

JMI takes the form online and then holds the M79 entrance test. You choose this course in the admission form. JMI displays the selected list on its portal. You then pay the fee and bring papers for checking.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the JMI regular admission form for M79
2. Add score	Add GATE score if you have one
3. Write test	Sit for the JMI entrance test if needed
4. Check list	Read the selected list on the portal
5. Report	Pay the fee and bring original papers

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Cutoff

JMI has not published a score cutoff for M79. The 2026 rule uses GATE score or the JMI entrance test. Use the selected list, not a guessed score, before you decide your chance.

Route	Published cutoff or rule	Year
GATE score	Score accepted, cutoff not published	2026
JMI entrance test	M79 test score and merit list	2026
Seats	18 seats in the prospectus	2026

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Placements

The NIRF PG engineering group placed 81% of its batch at a median pay of INR 15 LPA. The course-specific average pay is not published. Materials students should check the centre for research projects and company visits.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 15 LPA, NIRF PG engineering group
Batch placed	81%
Course average pay	Not published
Career areas	Semiconductor, cleanroom, energy materials and research roles

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Scholarships

The biggest shown waiver is INR 40,000 through the Central Sector Scheme. Category schemes can cover the rest of the low course fee. You need income papers and category papers where the scheme asks for them.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Central Sector Scheme	Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs and merit rule	INR 40,000
SC/ST post-matric support	SC or ST, income rule on NSP	Up to INR 3,350 here
EWS fee support	EWS certificate and income paper	Up to INR 3,350 here
OBC post-matric support	OBC-NCL and income rule on NSP	Up to INR 3,350 here

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Ranking

JMI stands #65 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026 and has NAAC A++. NIRF ranked the university in the top group of public universities. The rank shows the university name; the course is new and small.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Engineering ranking	2026	#65
NAAC	2026	A++
NIRF Engineering data	2026	PG group filed

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Course Structure

The course takes four semesters and the PDF names two focus areas. You study semiconductor technology, energy materials and lab methods. The centre uses cleanroom, thin-film and microscopy tools for course work and projects.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Materials basics, semiconductor ideas and lab methods
Year 2	Energy materials, cleanroom work and project work
Focus area	Semiconductor technology
Focus area	Energy materials

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Hostel and Campus

The hostel add-on used here is INR 30,700 for two years. JMI is in Jamia Nagar, New Delhi. The course uses the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, so lab access matters more than classroom size.

Item	Detail
Hostel add-on	INR 30,700 over two years
Campus area	Jamia Nagar, New Delhi
Centre	Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Lab areas	Cleanroom, thin-film, microscopy and energy materials labs

Should you pick M.Tech Materials Science at JMI?

This course suits students who want semiconductor or energy materials research at a low-fee central university.

Pick it if:

You want semiconductor lab work: the course PDF names cleanroom, thin-film and device labs inside the nanoscience centre.

You want a small batch: the prospectus lists 18 seats, so faculty project access can be easier to track.

You want low fees: the full course fee is INR 43,350, so the ROI tile looks high even on median pay.

You have a GATE score: add it in the form, because JMI reads GATE along with its entrance route.

Skip it if:

You want only campus jobs: the course-specific average pay is not published, so ask the centre before joining.

You need a sure hostel room: hostel is separate, and the fee block only shows what it adds if you get it.

You need a long old cutoff record: M79 is a new listed course, so past score data is thin.

You miss the selected list: JMI admission moves through portal lists, so keep checking after the test.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if you want research and can check placements yourself. If you need a clear company list, ask CNN before paying.

M.Tech Materials Science Eligibility▾

Engineering degree: B.Tech in Electrical, ECE, Mechanical, Computer Science or allied subjects with 50% marks.

Science degree: M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or allied subjects with 50% marks.

Four-year B.Sc: Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or allied subjects with 50% marks also counts.

Exam route: JMI reads GATE score or the M79 entrance test for admission.

M.Tech Materials Science Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the JMI regular admission form and pick program code M79.

Add GATE: Upload your GATE scorecard if you want JMI to read that route.

Write test: Sit for the JMI entrance test if you do not get in through GATE score.

Check list: JMI posts selected candidates on the admission portal after the test window.

Report: Pay the fee and bring original mark sheets for checking at the centre.

M.Tech Materials Science Admission Dates 2027

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

Tentative

Feb 2027 to Mar 2027

JMI registration, last date to apply

The form is expected in the same months as 2026.

Tentative

May 2027

Admit card

Download it before the entrance test day.

Tentative

May 2027

M79 entrance test

The 2026 test was in May, so keep that month free.

Tentative

May 2027

Answer key

Use it to check your score before the list.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Merit list and selected list

The list is expected within 20 to 25 days of the test.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Counselling and seat allotment

Accept the seat if your name is listed.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Admission fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the listed day.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Document check and reporting

Bring originals and the fee receipt.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

The centre shares class details after admission.

Source: JMI admission schedule and M.Tech brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Fees 2027

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

Annual academic fee

Per year × 2, INR 21,675 a year

INR 43,350

Add hostel

Hostel fee

Per year × 2, INR 15,350 a year

INR 30,700

Total course fee

INR 43,350

2 years · academic fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 74,050

2 years · academic fee + hostel

Education loan EMI

INR 731

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

3460%

median first-year pay INR 15 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 1,249

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

2026%

median first-year pay INR 15 LPA vs the full fee

Source: JMI prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you M.Tech Materials Science at JMI?

Pick your route. JMI has not published a score cutoff range for this course.

Route

GATE scoreJMI testNot eligible

GATE score route

Yes, you can be read for admission. Add your GATE score in the form and still check the selected list, because JMI has not printed a closing score.

JMI entrance route

You still have a route. Write the M79 entrance test and check the selected list within the period JMI prints after the test.

Not eligible yet

Do not pay the form fee until your degree and 50% marks fit the prospectus rule. Ask the centre if your subject is allied.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Use the selected list as the real cutoff. A guessed score is weak here because M79 does not publish a closing score.

JMI M.Tech Materials Science Scholarship Calculator

Answer one question to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

JMI M.Tech Materials Science vs similar colleges

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

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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Delhi

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Netaji Subhas University of Technology

Delhi

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 43,350

academic fee

INR 74,050

INR 30,700 more

INR 82,000

INR 38,650 more

INR 1.10 Lakhs

INR 66,650 more

INR 43,350

Same fee

Median payPG engineering group

INR 15 LPA

NIRF PG group

INR 17 LPA

INR 2 LPA more

INR 20 LPA

INR 5 LPA more

INR 10 LPA

INR 5 LPA less

INR 12 LPA

INR 3 LPA less

Placement ratePG group placed

81%

NIRF PG group

85%

4 points higher

90%

9 points higher

70%

11 points lower

75%

6 points lower

Eligibility marksminimum qualifying marks

50%

JMI rule

60%

10 points higher

60%

10 points higher

60%

10 points higher

60%

10 points higher

Seatsthis course

M79 intake

7 more

17 more

2 more

Same seats

In short

DTU asks for much higher fees and reports a higher median pay. If low cost and JMI's nanoscience lab matter more, take JMI; if pay matters more, check DTU first.

In short

IIT Delhi has the strongest pay figure here, but the fee is much higher. If your score clears both, pick IIT Delhi; if not, JMI is the lower-cost research seat.

In short

NIT Delhi has more seats, but the pay figure shown here is lower. If JMI gives you M79, choose it for the fee and lab focus.

In short

NSUT costs more and has the same seat count in this table. If you want materials research, keep JMI above it for this course.

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

FAQs on JMI M.Tech Materials Science

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Materials Science at JMI worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want research at a very low fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 43,350 and the NIRF PG engineering median pay is INR 15 LPA. Use the fee block to check EMI, then ask the centre about course-specific company visits before you pay.

Should I take this course if I want a semiconductor job?▾

Yes, if you also like lab work and research. The course PDF names semiconductor technology, cleanroom work and device labs. That fits chip fabrication and thin-film roles. Ask CNN which companies or labs visited last year, because the course-specific average pay is not published.

What job can I get after this M.Tech?▾

You can aim for cleanroom, thin-film, energy materials and research roles. The page uses INR 15 LPA from the NIRF PG engineering group, not a course-only average. If you want only mass hiring in software, this course is not the right match.

Who should skip this course at JMI?▾

Skip it if you need a printed course-wise placement table before joining. M79 has 18 seats and the public pay figure is for the PG engineering group. If you need a sure job list, ask the centre for company names before paying the first fee.

Is it better for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, that is its stronger use. The centre lists cleanroom, microscopy, thin-film and energy materials facilities. These help if you want a Ph.D or a research role. Pick project guides early and keep your lab record strong from semester 1.

Should I wait one year for a better college?▾

Wait only if you have a clear higher target and time to improve your GATE score. JMI's fee is INR 43,350, so the cost risk is low. If you already want nanoscience labs in Delhi, taking this seat can be a sensible choice.

Is the small batch good or risky?▾

It is both. The 18-seat intake can mean closer project contact with faculty. It also means less public placement data for this exact course. Use the small batch for lab access, but confirm company visits with CNN before you decide.

Will I get hostel at JMI for this course?▾

Do not treat hostel as sure. The fee block adds INR 30,700 only to show the cost if you get a room. Before joining, check hostel allotment with the university and keep a PG or rented room plan ready near Jamia Nagar.

How do I get admission to M79?▾

Apply on the JMI regular admission portal and choose program code M79. Add your GATE score if you have one, or write the JMI entrance test. Then watch the selected list, pay the fee, and report with original papers.

What is the full fee for this course?▾

The full 2-year academic fee is INR 43,350. Hostel adds INR 30,700 in the fee model shown above, making INR 74,050 if you get a room. Check the JMI prospectus before paying, because the next intake fee can change.

Can scholarships cover most of the fee?▾

Yes, because the fee is small. The calculator shows INR 40,000 from the Central Sector Scheme and a top-up route for some categories. You still need the right income and category papers, so check NSP and JMI before counting the waiver.

Is GATE compulsory for this course?▾

No, not from the public course rule shown here. JMI reads GATE score and also holds the M79 entrance test. A GATE score can help, but students without it should use the JMI test route and check the selected list.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 30, 2026

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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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