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 Ph.D Development Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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

4.1

(573 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 42,570

3 years, no hostel

Fellowship

INR 4.44 LPA

UGC JRF yearly value

Selection

safe interview score

Research route

70%

test and interview weight

In This Page▾

01AboutThe course, fees, dates and research route 02Should you pick itWho this PhD suits and who should wait 03EligibilityMarks, degree and research proposal rules 04Admission ProcessForm, entrance test, interview and fee steps 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Score ranges by category and route 08ScholarshipsFee support and fellowship routes 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 Ph.D. Development Studies

Jamia Millia Islamia offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Development Studies course on campus. The research degree sits in Delhi NCR and uses the JMI PhD entrance test, interview and research proposal route. JMI is a central university with NAAC A++ and #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 42,570, and the hostel add-on takes the total to INR 80,220. The JRF fellowship value used on this page is INR 4.44 LPA. Seats are not cleanly published for this exact course, so the checker uses score ranges for the call and interview.

JMI Ph.D. Development Studies Fees

The full course costs INR 80,220 with hostel and INR 42,570 without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 23,100. You pay the course fee every year across the three years. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 37,650 over three years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 23,100	INR 7,700 a year, 3 years
Admission fee	INR 2,000	One time
University charges	INR 17,470	Full course, as published
Caution deposit	INR 8,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 37,650	INR 12,550 a year, 3 years
Total, no hostel	INR 42,570	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 80,220	Full course

JMI Ph.D. Development Studies Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected to be open from 11 May 2027 to 8 Jun 2027. The entrance test is expected on 20 Jun 2027. Interviews are expected after 18 Jul 2027 and classes are expected to start on 7 Sep 2027. Watch the admission portal for the PhD bulletin.

Event	Date	Status
PhD application, last date to apply	11 May 2027 to 8 Jun 2027	Tentative
Admit card	15 Jun 2027	Tentative
JMI PhD entrance test	20 Jun 2027	Tentative
Answer key	25 Jun 2027	Tentative
Entrance result and shortlist	15 Jul 2027	Tentative
Interview schedule	18 Jul 2027	Tentative
Interview and proposal round	25 Jul 2027 to 20 Aug 2027	Tentative
Admission fee, last date	31 Aug 2027	Tentative
Physical reporting and document check	3 Sep 2027	Tentative
Classes start	7 Sep 2027	Tentative

JMI Ph.D. Development Studies Eligibility

The table asks for a Master's degree with 55% marks, or 50% for reserved categories. You also need a research proposal. UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE or JRF can exempt you from the written test, but the interview still decides the call.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Master's degree in a relevant social science field
Marks	55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD
Entrance route	JMI PhD entrance test and interview
Exemption	UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE or JRF for written test
Proposal	Research proposal for the interview panel

JMI Ph.D. Development Studies Admission Process

JMI takes the form, checks the proposal and holds the entrance test. You then attend the interview if shortlisted. The Admission Cell prepares the list. You pay the fee and bring documents for checking. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Fill JMI form	Upload marks, category paper and research proposal
2. Write entrance test	Skip only if the exempt route applies to you
3. Attend interview	Explain the proposal and your reading plan
4. Check selection list	Read the portal list and the document note
5. Pay fee	Pay before the last date and report with originals

JMI Ph.D. Development Studies Cutoff

The safe interview score used here is 70 and the middle score range starts at 60. JMI does not publish one clean closing rank for this PhD course. Treat these as a guide for the checker. Your proposal and interview can move the final call.

Category	Score range	Round and year
General	70 and above	Interview guide, 2027
OBC-NCL	65 and above	Interview guide, 2027
SC	60 and above	Interview guide, 2027
ST	55 and above	Interview guide, 2027
EWS	65 and above	Interview guide, 2027

JMI Ph.D. Development Studies Placements

The JRF fellowship value is INR 4.44 LPA and the research route weight used here is 70%. JMI does not publish a placement rate for this PhD course. Most value comes from funded research, teaching work and policy research roles in Delhi NCR.

Metric	Value
Fellowship value	INR 4.44 LPA
Research route weight	70%
Campus placement rate	Not published
Common roles	Research, teaching and policy work
Market	Delhi NCR universities, think tanks and NGOs

JMI Ph.D. Development Studies Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 30,000 over the course. The EWS support gives the biggest waiver here. The state and central schemes need income papers; the JRF route pays a monthly fellowship after activation.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC or ST post-matric support	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 15,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 10,000 over the course
EWS support	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 20,000 over the course
OBC post-matric support	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 12,000 over the course

JMI Ph.D. Development Studies Ranking

JMI stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++. The Week Arts ranking listed JMI in 2020. NIRF uses data the university files every year. NAAC grades the wider university, not only this centre.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#3
The Week Arts	2020	#21
NAAC	2024	A++

JMI Ph.D. Development Studies Course Structure

Year 1 has coursework and research methods, while year 2 and year 3 focus on fieldwork, writing and thesis review. You work with a supervisor and the research committee. The final thesis is checked before submission.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Coursework, methods and proposal review
Year 2	Fieldwork, data work and chapter writing
Year 3	Thesis writing, review and submission

JMI Ph.D. Development Studies Hostel and Campus

The hostel add-on used here is INR 37,650 for the full course. JMI is in Delhi NCR, so libraries, think tanks and NGOs are close to campus. Hostel rooms are limited and the office decides allotment.

Item	Detail
Hostel add-on	INR 37,650 for 3 years
Campus	Jamia Nagar, New Delhi
City access	Libraries, think tanks and NGOs in Delhi NCR
Room allotment	Limited rooms, decided by the hostel office

Should you pick Ph.D. Development Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia?

This course suits students who want research, teaching or policy work in Delhi NCR.

Pick it if:

You want policy research: Delhi NCR has universities, think tanks and NGOs that fit development studies fieldwork.

You already have a proposal: the interview checks your topic, reading and method before the centre offers a seat.

You have JRF funding: the INR 4.44 LPA fellowship value is far above the INR 42,570 course fee.

You want a low-fee PhD: keep JMI high if your proposal matches a supervisor and the interview goes well.

Skip it if:

You want a campus job: JMI does not publish a placement rate for this PhD course.

Your topic needs lab work: development studies is field, policy and social research, not a lab course.

You need a fixed seat count: seats for this exact PhD course are not cleanly published.

You cannot defend your proposal: a test score alone is not enough because the interview decides the call.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if your proposal fits a JMI supervisor. If you need a job-linked PhD, ask the centre before paying.

Ph.D. Development Studies Eligibility▾

Master's degree: You need a relevant Master's degree or an equal professional degree.

Marks rule: General needs 55% marks; SC, ST and PwD need 50% marks.

Entrance route: Write the JMI PhD entrance test unless an exempt route applies.

Exempt route: UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE or JRF can skip the written test.

Proposal: Bring a research proposal because the interview panel reads it.

Ph.D. Development Studies Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the JMI PhD form and upload marks, category paper and proposal.

Write test: Sit for the entrance test if you do not have an exempt score.

Attend interview: Explain your topic, method and reading plan to the panel.

Check list: Read the selection list and the document note on the portal.

Pay fee: Pay before the last date, or you lose the seat.

Ph.D. Development Studies Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

11 May 2027 to 8 Jun 2027

PhD application, last date to apply

Submit the form and proposal by 8 Jun 2027.

Tentative

15 Jun 2027

Admit card

Download it before the entrance test.

Tentative

20 Jun 2027

JMI PhD entrance test

Write the test unless your exempt route applies.

Tentative

25 Jun 2027

Answer key

Check answers and raise objections if the portal allows it.

Tentative

15 Jul 2027

Entrance result and shortlist

Shortlisted students move to the interview.

Tentative

18 Jul 2027

Interview schedule

Read your date, room and document note.

Tentative

25 Jul 2027 to 20 Aug 2027

Interview and proposal round

Carry the proposal and explain your research plan.

Tentative

31 Aug 2027

Admission fee, last date

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

Tentative

3 Sep 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Bring originals and the fee receipt.

Tentative

7 Sep 2027

Classes start

Coursework starts after reporting.

Source: JMI Admission Portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Development Studies Fees 2027

▾

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

Tuition fee

Per year × 3, INR 7,700 a year

INR 23,100

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 2,000

University charges

Full course, as published

INR 17,470

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 8,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 3, INR 12,550 a year

INR 37,650

Total course fee

INR 42,570

3 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 80,220

3 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 718

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

1043%

average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 1,353

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

553%

average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Source: JMI fee listing. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a PhD call at Jamia Millia Islamia?

Pick your category and route. The score ranges show a practical interview target for this course.

Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Development Studies Scholarship Calculator

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

Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Development Studies vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Jamia Millia Islamia. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 42,570

tuition + admission

INR 30,000

INR 12,570 less

INR 60,000

INR 17,430 more

INR 42,570

Same fee

INR 75,000

INR 32,430 more

INR 35,000

INR 7,570 less

Average paylatest batch

INR 4.44 LPA

JRF yearly value

INR 5.44 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

INR 4.04 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA less

INR 3.34 LPA

INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024

INR 4.14 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

INR 3.74 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA less

Placement rateresearch route guide

70%

test and interview weight

66%

4 points lower

73%

3 points higher

62%

8 points lower, Class of 2024

68%

2 points lower

67%

3 points lower

Entrance scoreinterview guide, General

Interview guide, 2027

5 places tougher

5 places easier

10 places easier

2 places easier

4 places easier

Seatspublished guide seats

research seats guide

2 fewer

2 more

4 fewer

4 more

8 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

1043%

on INR 4.44 LPA

1200%

157 points higher

700%

343 points lower

600%

443 points lower

800%

243 points lower

900%

143 points lower

In short

JNU costs less and has a higher fellowship guide, but its guide score is lower here. If your topic fits JMI better, pick JMI and confirm the supervisor first.

In short

DU costs more but has a higher guide score and more guide seats. If both supervisors fit, compare the research area before you pay JMI.

In short

TISS has the same fee guide but a higher score guide. If JMI gives you a supervisor match, take JMI and keep TISS as a topic backup.

In short

AUD costs more and has more guide seats. If your proposal is Delhi policy work, compare supervisors and take the stronger fit.

In short

Gokhale costs less and has more guide seats, but JMI has the Delhi NCR policy market. If your work needs Delhi field access, pick JMI.

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

FAQs on Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Development Studies

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Development Studies at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 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 rank is just above the closing rank?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch 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 big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, 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 3, but the electives in year 3 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 rank?▾

Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 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 3.

Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick Development Studies if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Development Studies places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Development Studies, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the JEE Main exam and fill this college in your JoSAA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days JoSAA 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 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 Lakhs. 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.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 24, 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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