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Jamia Millia Islamia University M.Phil Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Jamia Nagar, New DelhiCentral UniversityEstd 1920NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 20,350
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7 LPA
Collegedunia listing, research track
Entrance score
72
JMI entrance, General 2026
Research track
60%
students move to Ph.D. or teaching
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 JMI M.Phil. (Political Science)
JMI offers a two-year, full-time M.Phil. (Political Science) with 12 seats through JMI entrance. The course is taught on campus over 4 semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #21 in Collegedunia's Arts ranking 2020 and #4 in NIRF Universities 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 20,350, paid per year, and INR 51,050 with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the JMI research admission process. The General cutoff score was 72 in the research entrance list. The Collegedunia listing shows INR 7 LPA average pay, and 60% of students move to research or teaching.
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) Fees
The full course costs INR 20,350 without hostel and INR 51,050 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 19,750 of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 30,700 over 2 years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 19,750 | INR 9,875 a year, 2 years |
| Admission fee | INR 600 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 1,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 30,700 | INR 15,350 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 20,350 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 51,050 | Full course |
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) Admission Dates
Interview list closed on 26 Jul 2026. Final selection list comes on 16 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Research admission registration, last date to apply | 7 May 2026 to 20 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Research entrance test | 28 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Entrance result and score | 12 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Interview schedule | 18 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Interview list | 26 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Final selection list | 16 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, last date | 16 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Department reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 3 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Extra vacancy round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) Eligibility
You need master's degree with Political Science or an allied subject and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a JMI entrance score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master's degree subjects | Political Science or an allied subject |
| master's degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | JMI entrance score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) 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 entrance | 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.Phil. (Political Science) Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 72 and the OBC-NCL seat at 64 in 2025. These are the JMI round 6 closing scores for Category seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, Category | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 72 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 64 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 58 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 54 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 61 | Round 6, 2025 |
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) Placements
The research batch placed 60% of its batch at an average of INR 7 LPA. The median is INR 6.8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Research centres and policy teams suit this course after the dissertation stage.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7 LPA, research batch |
| Median pay | INR 6.8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 60% |
| Recruiters | Research centres and policy teams, on campus |
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 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 10,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master's degree | INR 5,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 8,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 7,000 over the course |
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) Ranking
The college stands #21 in Collegedunia's Arts ranking and #4 in NIRF Universities, 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 Arts ranking | 2020 | #21 |
| NIRF Universities | 2025 | #4 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) Course Structure
Year 1 covers research methods, political theory and Indian politics; year 2 ends with the dissertation. You work with a supervisor after coursework.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Research methods, political theory and Indian politics |
| Year 2 | Comparative politics, public policy and research writing |
| Year 2 | Dissertation proposal and supervisor meetings |
| Year 2 | Dissertation submission and viva |
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) 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 2, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a central Delhi campus |
Should you pick M.Phil. (Political Science) at Jamia Millia Islamia University?
This course suits students who want a research or teaching career and can live in a central Delhi campus for 2 years.
Pick it if:
You already have a master's degree: JMI checks 55% marks first, so keep your final marksheet ready before interview.
You want research, teaching and policy work: the course-wise placement table lists the same research themes 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: the fee is low against the average pay shown in the ROI tile.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: the interview call changes by seats, so last year's score is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: research students do not get a hostel room by default, so confirm room allotment before paying.
You want internships in a Delhi campus: this is a central Delhi campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the interview notice gives little time, so keep your proposal ready before results come.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want research, teaching or policy work. If you need quick corporate hiring, choose a job-focused master's course.
M.Phil. (Political Science) Eligibility▾
master's degree marks: 55% in a master's degree. 50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD.
Board score alternative: NET or JRF helps, but JMI can still hold its own entrance test.
Exam needed: A JMI entrance score. CRL (your main score) decides the Open category seats.
Category quota: JMI follows its reservation rules for category seats in research admission.
M.Phil. (Political Science) Admission Process▾
Write JMI entrance: JMI posts the Ph.D. notice on its admission portal when seats open.
Register on JMI: The department checks the entrance score and research proposal before interview.
Fill choices: Attend the interview with your proposal and certificates on the date given.
Pay the seat fee: Pay the admission fee by the last date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring master's marksheets, category papers and the proposal for document check.
M.Phil. (Political Science) Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
7 May 2026 to 20 Jun 2026
Research admission registration
Last date to apply was 20 Jun 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
28 Jun 2026
Research entrance test
Your score and proposal decide the interview call.
Over
12 Jul 2026
Entrance result and score
The entrance score is checked before the interview.
Over
18 Jul 2026
Interview schedule
Choices locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
26 Jul 2026
Interview list
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
16 Oct 2026
Final selection list
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
16 Oct 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 16 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Department reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
3 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Extra vacancy round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Research admission registration
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
Research entrance test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Entrance result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Interview schedule
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Department 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.
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 9,875 a year
INR 19,750
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 600
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 15,350 a year
INR 30,700
Education loan EMI
INR 343
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
3440%
average pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 861
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1371%
average pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Source: JMI University Prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Political Science at Jamia Millia Islamia University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published JMI closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · Category
72 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
65 to 71: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Below 65: not this year. Try the next list or a different category.
General · Open category
69 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
62 to 68: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Below 62: not this year. Try the next list or a different category.
OBC-NCL · Category
64 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
58 to 63: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Below 58: not this year. Try the next list or a different category.
OBC-NCL · Open category
61 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 60: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Below 55: not this year. Try the next list or a different category.
SC · Category
58 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
52 to 57: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Below 52: not this year. Try the next list or a different category.
SC · Open category
55 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 54: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Below 50: not this year. Try the next list or a different category.
ST · Category
54 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
48 to 53: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Below 48: not this year. Try the next list or a different category.
ST · Open category
51 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 50: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Below 45: not this year. Try the next list or a different category.
EWS · Category
61 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 60: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Below 55: not this year. Try the next list or a different category.
EWS · Open category
58 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
52 to 57: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Below 52: not this year. Try the next list or a different category.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 10,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 5,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master's degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 8,000
Jamia Millia Islamia University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 7,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
JMI M.Phil. (Political Science) vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Jamia Millia Islamia University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Puducherry
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 20,350
tuition + admission
INR 1,031
INR 19,319 less
INR 24,000
INR 3,650 more
INR 18,600
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INR 11,650 more
Average paylatest batch
INR 7 LPA
research batch
INR 9.5 LPA
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INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
60%
research batch
56%
4 points lower
63%
3 points higher
52%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
58%
2 points lower
57%
3 points lower
Entrance scoreJMI entrance, General
72
Round 6, 2025
69
3 fewer
75
3 more
78
6 more
73
1 more
76
4 more
Seatsresearch seats
12
JMI entrance
9
3 fewer
15
3 more
6
6 fewer
18
6 more
24
12 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
3440%
on INR 7 LPA
3472%
32 points higher
3419%
21 points lower
3422%
18 points lower
3430%
10 points lower
3435%
5 points lower
In short
JNU costs less and pays more on average, but its entrance score is 3 points lower. If your score clears both, compare supervisors first; if it clears only JMI, take this seat.
In short
DU has more seats but costs INR 3,650 more over 2 years and pays a little less. If JMI has your supervisor area, keep JMI higher.
In short
University of Hyderabad costs INR 1,750 less but pays about INR 1.1 LPA less on average. If JMI has your supervisor area, keep JMI higher.
In short
Varanasi costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses JMI in the early rounds, list Varanasi right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Pondicherry costs INR 11,650 more and has an easier score. If JMI calls you for the right research area, keep it above Pondicherry.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on JMI M.Phil. (Political Science)
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Phil. (Political Science) at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 20,350 and the last batch averaged INR 7 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 Category seat closed at score 72 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 who continue in this field move to research, teaching or policy work after the dissertation. The research batch averaged INR 7 LPA, the median was INR 6.8 LPA and 60% of the batch was placed. If you want a research job instead, this course 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 Delhi campus. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2. The campus is in a central Delhi campus, 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 2, but the electives in year 2 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, 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 course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 60% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6.8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 7 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 2.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Political Science if you want a software job and ECE if you want a research job. Political Science 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 Political Science, the course 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 entrance 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 4-year fee is INR 20,350 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 51,050. 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.
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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