JMI offers a 5-year, full-time Ph.D. in Dalit and Minorities Studies through Dr. K.R. Narayanan Centre. The course is regular and research based, with course work on caste, education, diversity and social exclusion. JMI has NAAC A++ and stands #4 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 38,500, and the cost with hostel and living is INR 4.39 Lakhs. Admission uses the JMI Ph.D. entrance test, research proposal and interview. JMI listed 9 seats for this centre. A Junior Research Fellowship can support INR 4.44 LPA in the first two research years.
The full course costs INR 38,500 without hostel and INR 4.39 Lakhs with hostel and living. The tuition fee is INR 38,500. You pay the tuition fee once each year across 5 years. The hostel and living line is an estimate for a student who takes a room and food support in Delhi.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 38,500 | INR 7,700 a year, 5 years |
| Hostel and living | INR 4 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 5 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 38,500 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.39 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 form is expected in May 2027, and course work is expected to start in Aug 2027. The 2026 batch has already started class, so the dates below are estimates. You should watch the JMI admission portal for the form and interview notice.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form, last date to apply | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Form edit window | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Admit card | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Ph.D. entrance test | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Result and interview shortlist | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Research proposal submission | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat offer and selected list | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Course work classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need a master's degree with 55% marks; reserved category students need 50%. You also need the JMI entrance test, unless you have NET, JRF or another listed exemption. If your marks fall short, the admission form will not move ahead.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's degree in a related subject |
| Marks | 55% for General, 50% for reserved category |
| Entrance route | JMI Ph.D. entrance test |
| Exemption route | NET, JRF or a listed national test |
JMI asks you to fill the online form, write the entrance test, submit a research proposal and attend the interview. The centre checks your documents before admission. If you miss the fee date after the selected list, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the JMI form | Choose the centre and upload papers |
| 2. Write the test | Paper 1 and Paper 2 are held on the same day |
| 3. Submit proposal | Send the topic note before the interview |
| 4. Attend interview | Bring original papers and discuss your topic |
| 5. Take admission | Pay the fee after the selected list |
The General entrance score guide starts at 55, and OBC-NCL starts at 50. These are working cutoff ranges for the written test and interview route. A higher score helps, but the proposal and interview decide the final seat.
| Category | Score guide | Route and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55 and above | Entrance route, 2027 estimate |
| OBC-NCL | 50 and above | Entrance route, 2027 estimate |
| SC | 45 and above | Entrance route, 2027 estimate |
| ST | 40 and above | Entrance route, 2027 estimate |
| EWS | 50 and above | Entrance route, 2027 estimate |
A Junior Research Fellowship pays INR 4.44 LPA in the first two years. The interview call pool in 2026 was 21 candidates for 9 listed seats, so the call rate was 43%. This Ph.D. is for research, teaching and policy work, not a campus placement course.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| JRF yearly support | INR 4.44 LPA in the first two years |
| Senior research support | INR 5.04 LPA after upgrade |
| Listed seats | 9 seats |
| Interview call pool | 21 candidates in 2026 |
| Call rate | 43% |
The largest support can cover INR 38,500 of the fee, and smaller JMI or government schemes can cut INR 10,000 to INR 35,000. The JRF route gives the most help. You must keep your papers and income proof ready before applying.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| UGC JRF support | NET JRF scholars | INR 38,500 fee offset shown here |
| SC or ST research support | SC or ST, low income | INR 25,000 over the course |
| JMI student aid | Low income students | INR 10,000 over the course |
| EWS fee help | EWS certificate and low income | INR 15,000 over the course |
JMI stands #4 in NIRF University ranking 2025, #20 in NIRF Research ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++. The university rank shows broad academic strength. The research rank is the closer signal for a Ph.D. applicant.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #4 |
| NIRF Research | 2025 | #20 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
Course work covers 4 listed papers before the thesis stage. The papers include research methods, caste, education, diversity and social exclusion. Your supervisor then guides field work, writing and progress reports during the later years.
| Stage | What you study |
|---|---|
| Course work | Research methods and social exclusion papers |
| Proposal stage | Topic, field plan and reading list |
| Research stage | Field work, archive work and writing |
| Review stage | Progress reports and thesis checks |
JMI listed 9 seats for this centre in the 2026 Ph.D. vacancy notice. The seat number can change each year because it depends on supervisors. You should check the centre row again before filling the form.
| Seat item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Listed vacancy | 9 seats |
| Centre | Dr. K.R. Narayanan Centre |
| Mode | Regular, full-time |
This course suits students who want social research on caste, minorities and public policy in Delhi.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: JMI Ph.D. admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: JMI prospectus and Ph.D. admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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The score is only the first filter. The centre interview and proposal decide the final seat among 9 listed vacancies.
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