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.Phil Interdisciplinary in Basic Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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

4.1

(573 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 41,610

3 years, no hostel

Research value

INR 7 LPA

Average pay

Entry rule

55%

SC/ST applicants

Seats

published intake

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research route 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree, marks and test rules you need 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to document check 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Marks and test route checks 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.Phil Basic Sciences

JMI offers a 3-year, full-time M.Phil in Basic Sciences for research students. It is a NAAC A++ university course at CIRBS on basic sciences with coursework, lab reading and a dissertation. JMI is a central university with NAAC A++ grade and #3 NIRF University rank in 2025. The full course fee without hostel is INR 41,610, and it becomes INR 79,260 with hostel and mess. Admission uses the JMI research admission route when the course is offered. The course has 20 seats. The average pay used here is INR 7 LPA.

JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences Fees

The total with hostel is INR 79,260, while the total without hostel is INR 41,610. The program fee is INR 41,610. You pay it across the 3-year course. JMI charges admission, exam and library fees. Hostel is added only if a room is allotted.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Admission and registration	INR 5,000	One time, in year 1
Program fee	INR 41,610	Per year × 3, INR 13,870 a year
Exam and library fee	INR 5,000	Per year × 3, INR 13,870 a year
Application fee	INR 700	One time
Caution deposit	INR 2,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 37,650	Per year × 3, INR 12,550 a year
Total, no hostel	INR 41,610	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 79,260	Full course

JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected to open in Dec 2026, and the last date to apply is expected on 2 Apr 2027. The interview and offer list are expected in Jun 2027 and Jul 2027. Keep your research abstract ready before the form date.

Event	Date	Status
JMI application form, last date to apply	Dec 2026 to 2 Apr 2027	Tentative
JMI entrance test	Apr 2027	Tentative
Entrance result and shortlist	Jun 2027	Tentative
Interview round	Jun 2027	Tentative
Merit list and seat allotment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences Eligibility

SC/ST applicants need Master's degree with 55% marks. You also need a first-class master's degree or an equivalent degree. Final-year master's students can apply, but admission needs the final result.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Master's degree or equivalent in a listed discipline
Marks	55% marks in the qualifying degree
Entry marks	55% for full-time applicants
Research abstract	JMI entrance test and interview

JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences Admission Process

The process has four steps: the form, the entrance test, the shortlist and the interview. JMI shortlists you on marks, test score and interview. You lose the chance if the form or fee is late.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Submit the JMI form on the admission portal
2. Use a test score	Write the JMI entrance test for this course
3. Attend interview	Discuss your basic sciences study interest with the panel
4. Pay admission fee	Pay by the given date and finish document check

JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences Cutoff

The table shows 55% as the marks rule and Admission 2026 as the last cycle note. JMI does not publish a cutoff score for this M.Phil course. The marks rule and test route decide who gets screened. A clear subject interest helps in the interview.

Route	Score or work rule	Round and year
SC/ST work rule	55%	Admission 2026
JMI test route	Entrance test and interview	Admission 2026
Interview route	JMI entrance test	Admission 2026

JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences Placements

The table shows INR 7 LPA as the average pay and 58% as the placement rate used for planning. JMI publishes research and Ph.D. information, but course-level job data is limited. The centre is focused on basic science lab and research study. Students usually use the course for research, teaching or research and teaching work.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 7 LPA
Course placement rate	58%
Research output	basic science basic science research focus
Case studies	Centre seminars and lab topics

JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences Scholarships

The biggest support shown here is INR 20,000 through government scholarship routes. The Central Sector Scheme can give INR 10,000. You must match category and income before you count the amount.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC/ST academician waiver	SC/ST academician scholars	INR 20,000
Merit-cum-Means support	SC/ST M.Phil scholars	INR 20,000
Central Sector Scheme	Eligible full-time scholars after coursework	INR 90,000
Minority scholarship	SC/ST scholars presenting papers	INR 10,000

JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences Ranking

JMI is #4 in NIRF University 2025 and holds NAAC A++ grade. These rankings are for the university, not only this course. Use them with the centre fit and course status.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#4
NAAC	2025	A++
Accreditation	2026	NAAC A++

JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences Course Structure

The 3-year course covers research methods, basic science society, science questions and a dissertation. You work with the centre after admission and choose a topic that fits the faculty area.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Research methods and basic sciences papers
Dissertation phase	Field reading and dissertation work
Final submission	Dissertation submission and viva
Study area	basic sciences science, method and methods

Should you pick M.Phil Basic Sciences at JMI?

This course suits students who want basic science research research and can study full time in Delhi.

Pick it if:

You want a public university: JMI is a central university, and the full course fee stays at INR 41,610.

You have a clear topic: basic sciences is a focused area, so match your topic before the interview.

You want Delhi research links: the campus is in Delhi, close to libraries, ministries and research seminars.

You want a small batch: 20 seats mean the guide fit matters more than a long shortlist.

Skip it if:

You want campus jobs: JMI does not publish M.Phil placement pay for this centre.

You are below 55%: the marks rule can stop you before the test, so check the relaxation rule.

You need a fixed new intake: the 2026 prospectus lists Ph.D here, so confirm M.Phil before you pay.

You need hostel for sure: hostel adds about INR 7 LPA and rooms depend on allotment.

Counsellor's advice

If JMI opens this M.Phil seat, apply early and keep your research topic ready. If only Ph.D. is listed, do not pay yet.

M.Phil Basic Sciences Eligibility▾

Degree rule: you need a master's degree in a related field.

Marks rule: the qualifying degree needs 55% marks for General students.

Test route: use the JMI entrance test and interview when the course is offered.

Entry rule: full-time applicants need 55% of relevant full-time score.

Final result: final-year master's students must give the result before admission closes.

M.Phil Basic Sciences Admission Process▾

Fill form: submit the JMI admission form on the portal.

Write test: write the JMI entrance test if the course opens for admission.

Shortlist: JMI checks your test score, past marks and course fit.

Interview: discuss your basic sciences study interest with the panel.

Confirm seat: pay the admission fee and finish document check by the given date.

M.Phil Basic Sciences 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

Dec 2026 to 2 Apr 2027

JMI application form, last date to apply

Expected from the same pattern as the 2026 JMI form.

Tentative

Apr 2027

JMI entrance test

Use this test if JMI opens this course in the portal.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Entrance result and shortlist result

JMI is expected to screen marks, score and interview fit.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Interview round

Keep marks papers and identity proof ready.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Merit list and seat allotment

Selected students are expected to receive the merit list after the interview.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment

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

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring degree papers, test proof and work papers for checking.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Classes are expected to start after reporting.

Source: JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

JMI M.Phil Basic Sciences Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Program fee

Per year × 3, INR 13,870 a year

INR 41,610

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 3, INR 12,550 a year

INR 37,650

Total course fee

INR 41,610

3 years · program fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 79,260

3 years · program fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 702

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

1682%

average pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 1,336

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

883%

average pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee

Source: JMI admission portal and course fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you into JMI?

Pick your profile and marks. The cutoff range here means the published marks rule and test route.

Profile

OBC-NCLGeneralSC/STPwDNo score

Marks

55%+Below 55%

OBC-NCL, 55%+

55% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule.