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 Thermal Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees

INR 57,800

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 15 LPA

PG 2-year NIRF 2025

Cutoff

JMI test score, General 2025

Placement rate

81%

PG 2023-24 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 degree and marks you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the test to admission 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Thermal score ranges by category 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 Thermal

JMI offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Thermal Engineering course under Mechanical Engineering. It is taught on campus over four semesters and has 18 seats in the Mechanical M.Tech group. Jamia Millia Islamia has NAAC A++ and NIRF placed it #24 in Engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 57,800. Admission is preferably through GATE, and empty seats use the JMI entrance test. The 2025 Thermal General score closed at 15 in list 3. NIRF shows PG two-year median pay at INR 15 LPA, with 138 of 171 graduates placed.

JMI M.Tech Thermal Fees

The full course costs INR 57,800 without hostel and INR 2.18 Lakhs with hostel and living. The program fee is INR 57,800. You pay the program fee as the university asks at admission. Hostel and living cost is separate, and you pay it only if you take a room near or inside campus.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Program fee	INR 57,800	Full course, as published
Hostel and living	INR 1.60 Lakhs	INR 8,000 a month, 20 months
Total, no hostel	INR 57,800	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 2.18 Lakhs	Full course

JMI M.Tech Thermal Admission Dates

The next form is expected in Mar 2027 and the test is expected in Jun 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Use these dates to plan GATE, the JMI form and document papers early.

Event	Date	Status
JMI application form, last date to apply	Mar 2027	Tentative
Admit card	May 2027	Tentative
JMI M48 entrance test	Jun 2027	Tentative
Entrance result and score list	Jun 2027	Tentative
Selected list and allotment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Fee payment, last date	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission formalities and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

JMI M.Tech Thermal Eligibility

You need a first class bachelor degree in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing or Automation Engineering. The GATE route is preferred first. If seats are left, JMI uses the entrance test score. Keep your degree marks sheet ready before admission.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	First class bachelor degree
Allowed branches	Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing or Automation Engineering
Preferred route	Valid GATE score at or above the General qualifying marks
Other route	JMI entrance test for seats left after GATE

JMI M.Tech Thermal Admission Process

GATE qualified students are considered first and JMI then uses its own entrance test for the seats left. You apply online, pick Thermal as your preference and finish admission in the Mechanical Engineering department. If you miss the admission date, the seat goes to the next student.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the JMI form and choose Thermal Engineering
2. Add GATE details	Use a valid GATE score if you have one
3. Write JMI test	Take the M48 test if you need the entrance route
4. Check list	Read the selected list and score cutoff
5. Finish admission	Pay the fee and bring original papers to the department

JMI M.Tech Thermal Cutoff

The Thermal General score closed at 15 and Muslim OBC or ST closed at 13.25 in the 2025 list 3. These are JMI entrance test scores, not GATE scores. A higher score gives you a safer place in the list.

Category	Closing score	List and year
General	15	List 3, 2025
Muslim	15	List 3, 2025
Muslim OBC or ST	13.25	List 3, 2025

JMI M.Tech Thermal Placements

NIRF shows INR 15 LPA median pay for PG two-year students and 138 of 171 graduates placed in 2023-24. The department says its students get placed in PSUs and MNCs. Thermal students should still build projects in RAC, energy and design tools before placement season.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 15 LPA, PG two-year
Graduates placed	138 of 171
Placement rate	81%
Higher studies	33 students
Known sectors	PSUs, MNCs, research and thermal engineering roles

JMI M.Tech Thermal Scholarships

The calculator uses awards from INR 10,000 to INR 30,000 over the course. The biggest shown waiver is INR 30,000. Most schemes need category and income papers, and the education loan option is separate from scholarship money.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC or ST fee support	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 20,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 10,000 over the course
EWS fee help	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 18,900 over the course
OBC fee support	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 20,000 over the course

JMI M.Tech Thermal Ranking

JMI has NAAC A++ and NIRF ranked it #24 in Engineering in 2025. NIRF uses institute data, teaching, research and placement records. NAAC checks the university across teaching, systems and student support.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2025	#24
NAAC	Current cycle	A++
NIRF PG placement data	2025	INR 15 LPA median pay

JMI M.Tech Thermal Course Structure

The course has four semesters and Thermal is one of three Mechanical M.Tech preferences. The department works in Thermal, Machine Design and Production areas. You study advanced thermal subjects and finish with project work.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Advanced mechanical and thermal core papers
Semester 2	Thermal systems, labs and electives
Semester 3	Project work and advanced electives
Semester 4	Dissertation and final evaluation

JMI M.Tech Thermal Seats and Campus

The Mechanical M.Tech group has 18 seats and the department has about 40 PG students. It works from the south Delhi campus and has 20 laboratories. Thermal students use RAC and related labs for projects.

Item	Detail
Annual intake	18 seats in Mechanical M.Tech group
PG strength	About 40 students in the department
Laboratories	20 labs, including RAC and CAD areas
Campus	Jamia Nagar, south Delhi

Should you pick M.Tech Thermal at JMI?

This course suits students who want thermal engineering, research projects and a Delhi campus.

Pick it if:

You want public university value: the fee is INR 57,800 and NIRF shows PG median pay at INR 15 LPA.

You want thermal labs: the department lists RAC, CAD and related labs for Mechanical students.

You have a valid GATE score: JMI checks GATE first, so a qualifying score gives you the first route.

You want a small PG group: Mechanical M.Tech has 18 seats, so project guide access can be closer.

Skip it if:

You want only campus core hiring: the public data is PG level, not Thermal branch company lists.

You missed the JMI test: seats left after GATE use the entrance score, so apply before that test.

You need a fixed hostel seat: plan Delhi room costs early, because the course fee does not include living.

You need a published branch package: NIRF gives PG median pay, not Thermal only average pay.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if you want Thermal and can use Delhi for projects. If you need branch wise recruiter proof, ask the department before paying.

M.Tech Thermal Eligibility▾

Degree needed: First class bachelor degree in Mechanical or a listed allied engineering branch.

Allowed branches: Production, Automobile, Manufacturing and Automation Engineering also count.

GATE route: A valid GATE score at or above General qualifying marks is checked first.

Entrance route: Seats left after GATE use the JMI M48 entrance test score.

M.Tech Thermal Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the JMI form and choose Thermal Engineering in the M48 preferences.

Add GATE: Enter a valid GATE score if you have one, as JMI checks it first.

Write test: Take the JMI entrance test if seats remain after GATE candidates.

Check list: Read the selected list and the score cutoff for your category.

Finish admission: Pay the fee and bring original papers to Mechanical Engineering.

M.Tech Thermal 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

Mar 2027

JMI application form, last date to apply

Expected from the 2026 form cycle; submit before the last date named in the portal.

Tentative

May 2027

Admit card

Expected before the entrance test.

Tentative

Jun 2027

JMI M48 entrance test

Expected in the same month as the 2026 test.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Entrance result and score list

Expected 20 to 25 days after the test.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Selected list and allotment

Thermal seats are allotted by merit and preference.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date in the list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission formalities and document check

Bring original degree, marks, address and category papers.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected after admission formalities end.

Source: JMI Prospectus 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.

JMI M.Tech Thermal Fees 2027

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

Program fee

Full course, as published

INR 57,800

Add hostel + living

Hostel and living

Per month × 20, INR 8,000 a month

INR 1.60 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 57,800

2 years · program fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 2.18 Lakhs

2 years · program fee + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 975

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

2595%

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

Education loan EMI

INR 3,672

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

689%

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

Source: JMI Prospectus 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Thermal at JMI?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use published JMI Thermal scores.

JMI M.Tech Thermal Scholarship Calculator

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

JMI M.Tech Thermal 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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Delhi Technological University

Delhi

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National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra

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National Institute of Technology Delhi

Delhi

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Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh

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Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 57,800

program fee

INR 2.40 Lakhs

INR 1.82 Lakhs more

INR 1.82 Lakhs

INR 1.24 Lakhs more

INR 1.50 Lakhs

INR 92,200 more

INR 70,000

INR 12,200 more

INR 2 Lakhs

INR 1.42 Lakhs more

Average paylatest PG batch

INR 15 LPA

NIRF PG median

INR 13 LPA

INR 2 LPA less

INR 11 LPA

INR 4 LPA less

INR 10 LPA

INR 5 LPA less

INR 8 LPA

INR 7 LPA less

Not published

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

81%

PG 2023-24

78%

3 points lower

72%

9 points lower

65%

16 points lower

70%

11 points lower

Not published

Score neededentrance test, General

List 3, 2025

1 more

Same score

3 more

3 fewer

Not published

Seatsthis course group

Mechanical M.Tech

7 more

Same seats

2 more

3 fewer

12 more

ROImedian pay vs the full fee

2595%

on INR 15 LPA

542%

2053 points lower

604%

1991 points lower

667%

1928 points lower

1143%

1452 points lower

Not published

In short

DTU gives a metro engineering brand, but JMI costs much less and has the stronger printed ROI. If both seats are open, pick by lab guide and project topic.

In short

NIT Kurukshetra has the national institute tag, but the printed fee is higher. If cost matters most, JMI is the lighter choice.

In short

NIT Delhi keeps you in the same city and has a small batch. If you want the lowest fee, JMI stays ahead on this table.

In short

AMU is closer on fees and has an easier printed cutoff score here. If your score is near the edge, keep AMU as the backup.

In short

GGSIPU has more seats in this table, but pay data was not cleanly published here. If you need clear ROI, use JMI first.

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

FAQs on JMI M.Tech Thermal

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Thermal at JMI worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a low fee and a public university name. The full fee without hostel is INR 57,800, and NIRF shows INR 15 LPA median pay for PG two-year students. Check the Thermal project guide and lab fit before you pay, because branch wise company data is not printed cleanly.

Should I take this course if my entrance score is just above 15?▾

It depends on your category and the list movement. The 2025 Thermal General score closed at 15 in list 3, so a score just above it is close, not safe. Keep JMI in your list, but keep your GATE route or another backup ready until the selected list is out.

What job can I get after M.Tech Thermal at JMI?▾

Expect thermal, design, energy, research or general engineering roles, not only one fixed company type. The department says students get placed in PSUs and MNCs, and NIRF shows INR 15 LPA median pay for PG two-year students. Ask the department for the latest Thermal recruiter list before you decide.

Who should pick M.Tech Thermal at JMI?▾

Pick it if you want thermal engineering, a small PG group and a Delhi campus. The Mechanical M.Tech group has 18 seats, and the department lists RAC, CAD and other labs. It suits students who want projects and can use Delhi for internships, interviews and research contacts.

Who should skip M.Tech Thermal at JMI?▾

Skip it if you need a clearly printed Thermal placement list before joining. The public placement number is PG level, not Thermal only. Also skip it if hostel cost is a major worry and you have no Delhi room plan, because the course fee does not include living cost.

Is GATE better than the JMI entrance test for this course?▾

Yes, use GATE first if you have a valid qualifying score. The prospectus says M.Tech admission is preferably based on GATE, and the entrance test fills seats left after that. Still fill the JMI form carefully, because your Thermal preference and documents decide the final seat.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you choose your project early. The department works in Thermal, Machine Design and Production areas and lists research facilities and labs. Use the first year to find a guide, build a project and prepare papers, because that will matter more than the course name alone.

Should I wait one year for a better score?▾

Wait only if you can improve your GATE or JMI entrance score by a clear margin. The Thermal General score was 15 in the published list, but seats are few at 18 in the Mechanical M.Tech group. If you already clear the score and like Thermal, joining now is sensible.

Will the low fee reduce the value of the course?▾

No. The low fee is a public university advantage, not a sign of a weaker course. JMI has NAAC A++ and NIRF #24 in Engineering 2025. Use the saved money for software tools, projects and interview travel, because those help Thermal students compete better.

Can I change from Thermal to Machine Design after selection?▾

Do not count on it after the form edit date. The selected-list notice says branch allotment follows your filled preference, merit and JMI rules. If you want Machine Design more than Thermal, put that preference correctly before submission and ask the department about upgrade rules during admission.

What is the full fee for M.Tech Thermal at JMI?▾

The full course fee without hostel is INR 57,800. With the living estimate used on this page, the total becomes INR 2.18 Lakhs. Use the fee toggle above to see both totals, and confirm the hostel or room cost before you pay.

Can scholarships cover the full course fee?▾

They can cover a large part for some students, but it depends on category and income papers. The calculator shows waivers from INR 10,000 to INR 30,000 on this page. Check the scholarship office and NSP portal early, because late papers can delay the money.

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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