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Jamia Millia Islamia University Ph.D Electronics & Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Jamia Nagar, New DelhiCentral UniversityEstd 1920NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
5 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
JMI merit score, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
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 Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Electronics & Communication
JMI offers a five-year, full-time Ph.D. Electronics & Communication through the ECE department. The course is regular, campus based and guided by research supervisors. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. scoreing 2026 and #13 in NIRF university 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 10.15 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through JMI Ph.D. counselling. The General entrance route used the test and interview before the final list. The latest research outcome is listed at INR 8.5 LPA and 84% of scholars had funded work.
JMI Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 10.15 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs 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 4 Lakhs over five years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 10 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 4 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 5 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 10.15 Lakhs | Full course |
JMI Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Admission Dates
Ph.D. application is expected in Feb 2027 and the admission test is expected in Feb 2027. Interview list is expected in Jul 2027 and classes start in Sep 2027. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; keep the selection letter and fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. application, last date to apply | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Ph.D. admission test | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance result and interview list | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling interview shortlist | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Selection lists | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
JMI Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Eligibility
You need a relevant master's degree with 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD. You also need the JMI Ph.D. admission test or an exempted research score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Previous degree | Electronics & Communication or a related subject |
| Master's marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD |
| Exam | JMI Ph.D. admission test or an exempted research score |
| Age | No upper age limit |
JMI Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Admission Process
JMI shortlists students through the Ph.D. admission test and interview. You then pay the admission fee within the given dates. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write the Ph.D. admission test | Fill the JMI form and upload your research details |
| 2. Write the test | Write the test unless JMI exempts your score |
| 3. Attend interview | Discuss your proposal with the department panel |
| 4. Pay and report | Bring original mark sheets and the admission letter |
JMI Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Cutoff
The General route shows 12,400 and the OBC-NCL route shows 4,300 in the table. SC shows 2,100, ST shows 1,000 and EWS shows 1,900. These are JMI Ph.D. admission rules for the entrance route.
| Category | Closing score, Entrance test | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
JMI Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. research labs, teaching roles and telecom teams value this course after the viva.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | research labs and communication firms, on campus |
JMI Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The university post-matric scholarship gives the most. The university and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| JMI student aid fund | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs 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 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
JMI Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. scoreing and #54 in NIRF university, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D. scoreing | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF University | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
JMI Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Course Structure
Year 1 starts with Ph.D. coursework and research methods. The proposal, review meetings and thesis work follow after that. You work under a supervisor in ECE areas.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Coursework, research methods and ECE reading |
| Year 2 | Proposal work and supervisor review |
| Year 3 | Research papers, lab work and thesis writing |
| Year 4 to 5 | Thesis submission work and viva preparation |
JMI Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Hostel and Campus
Hostel rooms are limited and given by JMI rules. Research scholars use the Delhi campus labs and department rooms for supervisor meetings.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scholar room | Given by hostel rules when a seat is free |
| Lab work | Department labs and software access |
| Campus | Delhi campus near research libraries |
| Campus | Main campus in Jamia Nagar |
Should you pick Ph.D. Electronics & Communication at Jamia Millia Islamia?
This course suits students who want ECE research and can spend years on lab and thesis work.
Pick it if:
You have a clear proposal: the interview asks you to defend it before the department panel.
You want research labs, not only quick industry: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
You need lab software: the department lists Cadence, Xilinx, MATLAB and ANSYS HFSS for research work.
You want a low fee: the fee is low beside the research pay used in the ROI tile.
Skip it if:
You are counting on only marks: the interview and proposal decide the final list after the test.
You need fixed hostel space: hostel rooms are limited, so confirm the room before paying for travel.
You want a quick company job: this degree is research first, so thesis work comes before campus jobs.
You will wait for the final list: keep original marksheets and proposal copies ready before the list comes.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if your proposal fits an ECE supervisor. If you need a quick job, pick a taught master's first.
Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Eligibility▾
Master's marks: 55% in Electronics & Communication or a related subject. 50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD.
Exempted route: NET, JRF, GATE or a similar score can exempt you from the written test.
Exam needed: The JMI Ph.D. admission test decides the shortlist before the interview.
Research route: JMI may call NET, JRF or GATE students under the exempted route.
Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Admission Process▾
Apply online: The portal opens first, then the admission test and interview follow.
Use JMI portal: JMI handles the form, admission test, interview and final list.
Upload research details: Keep the proposal, marksheets and category papers ready before the form closes.
Pay the fee: Pay within the date JMI gives, or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 Ph.D. calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Ph.D. application
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Ph.D. admission test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Entrance result and interview list
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling interview shortlist
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Selection lists
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Document check and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: JMI admission portal and Ph.D. interview notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Fees 2027
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This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 10, INR 60,000 a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 5, INR 80,000 a year
INR 4 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 17,114
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
84%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: JMI prospectus fee table. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a Ph.D. call at Jamia Millia Islamia?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges show safe entrance scores for this course.
Category
Quota
General · Entrance test
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · NET or JRF
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 · Entrance test
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · NET or JRF
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 · Entrance test
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · NET or JRF
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 · Entrance test
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · NET or JRF
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.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Entrance test
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · NET or JRF
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 test score is the safe number. The interview score only helps if you keep the papers ready to the end.
Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Electronics & Communication 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.
JMI student aid fund
INR 2 Lakhs
Jamia Millia Islamia
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 40,000
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 1.50 Lakhs
Jamia Millia Islamia
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 1 Lakh
Delhi 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 Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Electronics & Communication 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 fees5 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
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INR 7.4 LPA
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INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing scoreJMI merit score, General
12,400
Round 6, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis course
120
JMI Ph.D. test
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
170%
32 points higher
117%
21 points lower
120%
18 points lower
128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
DTU costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take DTU; if it clears only JMI, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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GGSIPU places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over five years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below JMI in your preference list as the safer seat.
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NSUT charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If JMI gives you a seat in any round, take it; NSUT belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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New Delhi 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 New Delhi right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Delhi University is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If JMI allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Delhi University only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Electronics & Communication
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. Electronics & Communication 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 score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Entrance test seat closed at score 12,400 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 get research roles with research labs and communication firms 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 quick industry 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 research network. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a large 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 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 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. 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 course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick ECE if you want a research role and ECE if you want a quick industry job. ECE places a bigger share of its batch with research labs, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want ECE, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the JMI portal and write the Ph.D. test unless you have an exempted score. A call comes after the test and interview list, and you must pay the fee within the dates 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 5-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 10.15 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 JMI 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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