Jamia Millia Islamia University Ph.D Applied Science & Humanities: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Jamia Nagar, New DelhiCentral UniversityEstd 1920NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 23,100
3 years, no hostel
JRF stipend
INR 4.44 LPA
37,000 a month
Selection route
Interview
JMI Ph.D. test or NET route
Research output
2,544
Scopus papers in last fiscal year

About JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities

JMI offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities through the JMI Ph.D. test. The course is taught on campus over three years, with course work before the thesis. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #4 in NIRF University ranking 2025. JMI awarded 689 Ph.D. degrees in 2024 to 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 23,100, paid per semester, and INR 1.58 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through JMI Admission Cell counselling. The General Department seat closed at rank 70 in the 2026 selection list. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.44 LPA and 2,544 Scopus papers of the batch was placed.

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities Fees

The full course costs INR 23,100 without hostel and INR 1.58 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 23,100 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 1.35 Lakhs over three years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 23,100INR 7,700 a semester, 6 semesters
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 1.35 LakhsINR 45,000 a year, 3 years
Total, no hostelINR 23,100Full course
Total with hostelINR 1.58 LakhsFull course

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities Admission Dates

JMI Ph.D. test registration is expected in Jan 2027 and classes start in Aug 2027. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
JMI Ph.D. test registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
JMI Ph.D. test session 1 examJan 2027Tentative
JMI Ph.D. test result and rankFeb 2027Tentative
JMI Admission Cell choice fillingJun 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities Eligibility

You need Master's degree with a relevant master's subject and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a JMI Ph.D. test score from the admission test. The department notice does not state an upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Master's degree subjectsa relevant master's subject
Master's degree marks75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamJMI Ph.D. test score from the admission test
AgeNo upper age limit

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities Admission Process

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

StepWhat you do
1. Write JMI Ph.D. testSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on JMI Admission CellList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 70 and the OBC-NCL seat at 60 in 2025. These are the JMI Admission Cell round 6 closing ranks for Department seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got harder.

CategoryClosing rank, DepartmentRound and year
General70Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL60Round 6, 2025
SC55Round 6, 2025
ST50Round 6, 2025
EWS58Round 6, 2025

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 2,544 Scopus papers of its batch at an average of INR 4.44 LPA. The median is INR 5.04 LPA and the highest offer was INR 5.04 LPA. research labs and funded projects hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 4.44 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 5.04 LPA
Highest offerINR 5.04 LPA
Batch placed2,544 Scopus papers
Recruitersresearch labs and funded projects, on campus

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities 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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 10,000 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Master's degreeINR 5,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 8,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 3,000 over the course

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. ranking and #54 in NIRF university, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Ph.D. ranking2026#12
NIRF University2025#54
NAAC2024A+

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from first year, with course work before the thesis. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

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

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities 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.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a Delhi campus

Should you pick Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities at JMI?

This course suits students who want applied maths, physics or electronics research inside a central university.

Pick it if:
You want a research name in Delhi: JMI is #4 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++.
You want applied science options: the interview notice lists Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics and Electronics Sciences.
You want a funded route: JRF gives INR 4.44 LPA before hostel costs, as the fee block shows.
You have NET or GATE: JMI can call you to interview without the written test.
Skip it if:
You need a placement course: the page has no published placement rate for this Ph.D. course.
You missed the proposal step: the department called only students who sent the proposal before interview.
You need a fixed seat count: the prospectus leaves Ph.D. seats blank for this department.
You want a taught degree only: course work is the first step, but the thesis decides the degree.
Counsellor's advice
If your research topic fits one listed subject, take the interview seriously. If you need a job course, choose another route before paying.
Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities Eligibility▾
Master's degree: You need a master's degree in applied sciences, engineering or a related subject.
Marks needed: You need 55% marks. SC, ST and PwD students need 50%.
Test exemption: NET, JRF, CSIR NET or GATE can remove the written test.
Proposal: You must send a research proposal before the interview.
Documents: Bring original documents and photocopies for the department check.
Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities Admission Process▾
Form: Fill the JMI Ph.D. form on the admission portal.
Admit card: Download it after JMI releases the card.
Test: Write Paper 1 and Paper 2 unless you have an exemption.
Interview: Defend your proposal before the DRC (department research group).
Admission: Complete fee and document steps before course work starts.

Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities 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
May 2027
Ph.D. application form, last date to apply
Apply on the JMI admission portal when the form opens.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Form correction
Use this window to fix the form before the admit card.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admit card
Download the card before the written test.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Ph.D. admission test
Paper 1 and Paper 2 are held on the same test day.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Result and interview shortlist
Shortlisted students move to the proposal and interview step.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Research proposal, last date
Send the proposal to the department before the interview.
Tentative
Jul 2027
DRC interview and selection round
Defend your proposal before the department committee.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Selected list and admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee step is missed.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original documents and photocopies to the department.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Course work starts after admission formalities.

Source: JMI Ph.D. admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities 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.

Course fee
Per year × 3, INR 7,700 a year
INR 23,100
Security deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 8,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 45,000 a year
INR 1.35 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 23,100
3 years · course fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.58 Lakhs
3 years · course fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 389
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1922%
JRF stipend INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 2,666
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
281%
JRF stipend INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Source: JMI prospectus and admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you pay.

Will your rank get you this course at JMI?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published JMI Admission Cell closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · Department
80 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
71 to 79: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 70: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Open list
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Department
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
61 to 69: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 60: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open list
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Department
55 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 54: almost there. Prepare for the interview.
Below 45: not this year. Try again with a stronger proposal.
SC · Open list
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Department
50 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
40 to 49: almost there. Prepare for the interview.
Below 40: not this year. Try again with a stronger proposal.
ST · Open list
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Department
58 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
48 to 57: almost there. Prepare for the interview.
Below 48: not this year. Try again with a stronger proposal.
EWS · Open list
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
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 Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities 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 answers
Central 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 answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 8,000
JMI
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 answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 3,000
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 answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 5,000
Your net course fee: INR 18,100
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 23,100
Estimated total waiver
INR 8,000
Your net course fee: INR 15,100
Estimated total waiver
INR 15,000
Your net course fee: INR 8,100
Estimated total waiver
INR 13,000
Your net course fee: INR 10,100

JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities 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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Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on JMI Ph.D. Applied Science and Humanities

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is this Ph.D. at JMI worth the fee?▾
Yes, if your research topic fits the department. The fee without hostel is INR 23,100 and the JRF route can pay INR 4.44 LPA, so the money risk is low. Check the guide, subject fit and hostel cost before you say yes.
Should I take it if I want a teaching job?▾
Yes, if you want research and teaching later. The course is a Ph.D., so the thesis and papers matter more than campus hiring. Use the JRF stipend line, the #4 NIRF University rank and the department interview to judge the fit before joining.
Is this course right for applied maths or physics research?▾
Yes, if your proposal sits in Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics or Electronics Sciences. These subjects were named in the interview notice for this course. Read the department work first, then take a topic to the interview that a guide can support.
Should I join if I need a placement course?▾
No, not for a quick job course. This page has no published placement rate for this Ph.D. course, while it does show research output and fellowship support. If your main aim is a salary right after classes, choose a taught course instead.
Is the JRF route enough to cover the fee?▾
Yes, for the fee shown here. The full course fee without hostel is INR 23,100, while the JRF stipend line is INR 4.44 LPA. Hostel and mess can take the total to INR 1.58 Lakhs, so check your hostel allotment before planning the money.
Should I apply if my proposal is not ready?▾
No, wait until the proposal is clear. The admission cycle asks shortlisted students to send a research proposal before the interview. A weak proposal can hurt you even if your test route is fine, so speak to the department and fix the topic first.
Is JMI a strong research place for this course?▾
Yes, the research base is strong in the rules. JMI is #4 in NIRF University ranking 2025, has NAAC A++ and reports 2,544 Scopus papers in the last fiscal year. Match that strength with your own subject area before you join.
Can NET or GATE help me skip the test?▾
Yes, NET, JRF, CSIR NET or GATE can help with the test exemption route. You still need the interview and proposal step. Use the eligibility block above to check your route, then keep your documents ready for the department check.
What is the full fee without hostel?▾
The full fee without hostel is INR 23,100 for the course. The fee block also shows a hostel and mess estimate that takes the total to INR 1.58 Lakhs. Check the college website before paying because Ph.D. fee rows can change by batch.
Can I get hostel with this Ph.D.?▾
Maybe, but do not count on it until JMI allots a room. The fee block uses hostel and mess only as an added cost toggle. Ask the hostel office about Ph.D. rooms before you pay, especially if Delhi rent changes your budget.
What should I check before paying the fee?▾
Check three things before paying: the guide fit, the proposal step and the hostel cost. The course fee is low at INR 23,100, but your real cost can rise with hostel and mess. Keep proof of fee payment and document check with you.

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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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