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Jamia Millia Islamia University Ph.D Law: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Jamia Nagar, New DelhiCentral UniversityEstd 1920NAAC Grade A++
4.1
(573 Reviews)
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
5 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
research and teaching marker
Cutoff
50%
Entrance test score floor
Research seats
9
Faculty of Law vacancy list

About JMI Ph.D. Law

Jamia Millia Islamia offers a five-year, full-time Ph.D. Law through the Faculty of Law. The course is regular and research based, with proposal work, interviews and guide work after admission. JMI has NAAC A++ and stands #4 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid across the course, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the JMI Ph.D. entrance test or the exempted NET and JRF route. Faculty of Law listed 9 seats. The pay marker used here is INR 8.5 LPA for research and teaching roles.

JMI Ph.D. Law Fees

The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that total. You pay the tuition fee once every year across five years. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over five years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6 LakhsINR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 5 years
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.20 LakhsINR 64,000 a year, 5 years
Total, no hostelINR 6.15 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 9.35 LakhsFull course

JMI Ph.D. Law Admission Dates

Proposal submission closes on 8 Oct 2026. The interview is on 15 Oct 2026 and classes start on 1 Dec 2026. Keep the proposal copies and score proof ready before the interview.

EventDateStatus
Ph.D. form and last date to apply20 May 2026 to 15 Jun 2026Over
Ph.D. entrance test20 Jun 2026 to 21 Jun 2026Over
Answer key challenge28 Jun 2026Over
Result and shortlist18 Jul 2026Over
Interview notice28 Jul 2026Over
Research proposal, last date8 Oct 2026Confirmed
Interview and document check15 Oct 2026Confirmed
Admission offer and fee payment29 Oct 2026 to 5 Nov 2026Confirmed
Reporting and enrolment16 Nov 2026Confirmed
Classes start1 Dec 2026Confirmed

JMI Ph.D. Law Eligibility

The main marks rule is 55% in a master's degree in Law, and 50% for reserved categories. You also need the JMI entrance test, or a valid UGC NET or JRF record for the exempted route. If your marks are lower, you cannot move to the interview.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeMaster's degree in Law
Marks55% for General, 50% for reserved categories
ExamJMI Ph.D. entrance test or UGC NET and JRF exemption
ProposalResearch proposal for the interview

JMI Ph.D. Law Admission Process

JMI takes the form, checks the entrance score or exemption, and then calls students for interview. You upload the form first. The Faculty then reads your proposal and papers. If you miss the fee date after the offer, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the JMI formChoose Ph.D. Law and pay the form fee
2. Take the testWrite the entrance test unless you have an exemption
3. Submit proposalGive hard copies before the interview date
4. Attend interviewCarry marks sheets, score proof and research plan
5. Pay the feePay before the offer date ends

JMI Ph.D. Law Cutoff

The General entrance score floor is 50% and the reserved category floor is 45%. These are the test score floors before the interview. The final list can still change because proposal work and interview marks matter.

CategoryClosing scoreRound and year
General50%Entrance test, 2026
OBC-NCL45%Entrance test, 2026
SC45%Entrance test, 2026
ST45%Entrance test, 2026
EWS50%Entrance test, 2026

JMI Ph.D. Law Placements

The pay marker on this page is INR 8.5 LPA, and JMI has not published a placement rate for this Ph.D. Law course. Many students use the doctorate for teaching, research, courts and policy work. Treat the pay tile as a planning figure, not a campus promise.

MetricValue
Average pay markerINR 8.5 LPA
Placement rateNot published
Seats9
Main work routeTeaching, research, courts and policy work

JMI Ph.D. Law Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The JRF linked support gives the largest help in this set. The income based schemes need category and income papers, so keep those ready before you apply.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
UGC JRF linked supportJRF qualified research studentsINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeFamily income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course
EWS fee helpEWS certificate and income paperINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
Post-matric supportOBC-NCL, SC or ST with income proofINR 1 Lakh over the course

JMI Ph.D. Law Ranking

JMI stands #4 in NIRF University ranking and has NAAC A++ grade. The Faculty of Law also appears in national law rank lists. NIRF uses data filed by the university every year, while NAAC grades the full university.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#4
NIRF Law2025#8
NAAC2021A++

JMI Ph.D. Law Course Structure

Year 1 has course work and research method papers. Later years focus on guide meetings, field work, writing and pre-submission checks. You move faster when the proposal, guide area and data plan match from the first year.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Course work, research method and review writing
Year 2Topic work, guide meetings and field plan
Year 3Data work, chapter drafts and seminar checks
Year 4 to 5Thesis writing, pre-submission and viva work

JMI Ph.D. Law Seats and Intake

Faculty of Law listed 9 seats for this intake. The seat count can change when guides change, so read the department list before filling the form. A small seat list means your proposal area matters more.

QuotaSeats
Faculty of Law9
ModeFull-time regular research
CampusJamia Nagar, New Delhi

Should you pick Ph.D. Law at JMI?

This course suits students who want legal research, teaching, policy work or court linked research.

Pick it if:
You want legal research in Delhi: JMI is close to courts, ministries and policy offices, so field work is easier during the Ph.D.
You have UGC NET or JRF: the interview route can use that score, so keep proof ready before the interview date.
You need a low fee: the full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, so the course costs less than many law doctorates.
You can work with a small seat list: Faculty of Law lists 9 seats, so prepare your proposal before you apply.
Skip it if:
You want corporate law jobs fast: this Ph.D. points more to teaching, research and policy work than campus salary roles.
Your proposal is not ready: JMI asks for hard copies before interview, and a weak proposal can stop your call.
You count only on a test score: the interview matters after the result, so do not stop at the written test.
You need hostel surety: hostel seats are limited, so plan rent near Jamia Nagar before you pay.
Counsellor's advice
If you want teaching or research, take it after your guide area matches. If you need a quick salary, skip it.
Ph.D. Law Eligibility▾
Master's marks: 55% in Law at master's level. Reserved category students need 50%.
Exam route: JMI Ph.D. entrance test score is used for the interview list.
Exempted route: UGC NET or JRF students can move through the exempted route.
Proposal: Bring the research proposal and marks papers for the interview.
Ph.D. Law Admission Process▾
Fill JMI form: Choose Ph.D. Law, add marks details and pay the form fee online.
Write test: Take the JMI Ph.D. entrance test unless you use the NET or JRF route.
Check shortlist: JMI posts the result list before interviews begin.
Attend interview: Give proposal copies and show your original papers for checking.
Pay fee: Pay the admission fee by the last date or you lose the seat.

Ph.D. Law Admission Dates 2026

▾

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
20 May 2026 to 15 Jun 2026
Ph.D. registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 15 Jun 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
20 Jun 2026 to 21 Jun 2026
Ph.D. entrance test
The written test score is used for the shortlist.
Over
28 Jun 2026
Answer key and challenge
Students checked the key and raised any challenge by the same date.
Over
18 Jul 2026
Result and shortlist
The shortlist moved eligible students to the interview stage.
Over
28 Jul 2026
Interview notice
Department notices started on the JMI admission portal.
Confirmed
8 Oct 2026
Research proposal, last date
You miss the interview if proposal copies are not given by 8 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Interview and document check
Carry score proof and original papers for checking.
Confirmed
29 Oct 2026 to 5 Nov 2026
Admission offer and fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 5 Nov 2026.
Confirmed
16 Nov 2026
Reporting and enrolment
Bring original papers and the fee receipt for enrolment.
Confirmed
1 Dec 2026
Classes start
Course work starts after reporting is done.
Tentative
May 2027
Ph.D. registration, last date to apply
Expected to follow the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Ph.D. entrance test
Expected after the form window closes.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Answer key and challenge
Expected within days of the entrance test.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Result and shortlist
Expected before department interviews begin.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Interview notice
Expected on the admission portal.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Research proposal, last date
Expected before the interview stage.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Interview and document check
Expected after proposal copies are checked.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Admission offer and fee payment
Expected before reporting begins.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Reporting and enrolment
Expected after the fee deadline.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Classes start
Expected after enrolment is done.

Source: JMI admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

JMI Ph.D. Law Fees 2026

▾

This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 5, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
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 64,000 a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.15 Lakhs
5 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 9.35 Lakhs
5 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
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 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
91%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your score get you a Ph.D. Law seat at JMI?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges show the score floor before interview.

Category
Route
General · Entrance Test
70% and above: yes, you can expect the interview call.
50% to 69%: almost there. Your proposal and interview must be strong.
Below 50%: not this year. Use the next form cycle.
General · NET or JRF
70% and above: yes, you can expect the interview call with exemption proof.
50% to 69%: almost there. Your proposal and interview must be strong.
Below 50%: not this year. Use the next form cycle.
OBC-NCL · Entrance Test
65% and above: yes, you can expect the interview call.
45% to 64%: almost there. Your proposal and interview must be strong.
Below 45%: not this year. Use the next form cycle.
OBC-NCL · NET or JRF
65% and above: yes, you can expect the interview call with exemption proof.
45% to 64%: almost there. Your proposal and interview must be strong.
Below 45%: not this year. Use the next form cycle.
SC · Entrance Test
60% and above: yes, you can expect the interview call.
45% to 59%: almost there. Your proposal and interview must be strong.
Below 45%: not this year. Use the next form cycle.
SC · NET or JRF
60% and above: yes, you can expect the interview call with exemption proof.
45% to 59%: almost there. Your proposal and interview must be strong.
Below 45%: not this year. Use the next form cycle.
ST · Entrance Test
60% and above: yes, you can expect the interview call.
45% to 59%: almost there. Your proposal and interview must be strong.
Below 45%: not this year. Use the next form cycle.
ST · NET or JRF
60% and above: yes, you can expect the interview call with exemption proof.
45% to 59%: almost there. Your proposal and interview must be strong.
Below 45%: not this year. Use the next form cycle.
EWS · Entrance Test
70% and above: yes, you can expect the interview call.
50% to 69%: almost there. Your proposal and interview must be strong.
Below 50%: not this year. Use the next form cycle.
EWS · NET or JRF
70% and above: yes, you can expect the interview call with exemption proof.
50% to 69%: almost there. Your proposal and interview must be strong.
Below 50%: not this year. Use the next form cycle.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The score floor only opens the interview route. The proposal and interview can still change the final list.

JMI Ph.D. Law 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.

UGC JRF linked support
INR 2 Lakhs
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 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 Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee help
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Sample Institute of Technology
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
Post-matric support
INR 1 Lakh
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.25 Lakhs

JMI Ph.D. Law 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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Total fees5 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 6.80 Lakhs
INR 65,000 more
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INR 85,000 more
Average payresearch and teaching marker
INR 8.5 LPA
used in ROI tile
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INR 1.5 LPA less
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
INR 9 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 1.3 LPA less
Score floorentrance test, General
50%
before interview
55%
5 points higher
50%
Same score
50%
Same score
55%
5 points higher
50%
Same score
SeatsPh.D. Law
9
Faculty list
12
3 more
8
1 fewer
10
1 more
6
3 fewer
14
5 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
118%
20 points lower
121%
17 points lower
115%
23 points lower
113%
25 points lower
103%
35 points lower
In short
If you want a central university in Delhi, compare the lower fee against the larger seat list at University of Delhi.
In short
If fee is your first limit, AMU costs less. If you need Delhi for field work, JMI is easier to use.
In short
If you want a larger research seat list, BHU has one more seat. Pick JMI for Delhi court and policy access.
In short
If pay marker is your main rule, NLU Delhi prints stronger value. If fee matters more, JMI is cheaper.
In short
If you need more seats, GGSIPU gives a wider list. Pick JMI if the guide area fits your proposal.

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

FAQs on JMI Ph.D. Law

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take Ph.D. Law at JMI if I want teaching?▾
Yes, if teaching and research are your main goals. The course is full-time for 5 years and JMI has NAAC A++ with a #4 NIRF University rank. The page uses INR 8.5 LPA as a pay marker for planning. Check that your guide area matches before you accept the offer.
Is this Ph.D. Law worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you can use the Delhi research base well. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, and the ROI tile uses INR 8.5 LPA as the pay marker. If you need hostel, check the INR 9.35 Lakhs total before you decide.
Is JMI Ph.D. Law good for policy research jobs?▾
Yes, it can fit policy research because the campus is in Delhi NCR. The course has 9 seats and asks for proposal work before interview. Use that location only if your topic needs courts, ministries, archives or field interviews. Ask the department about guide fit before paying the fee.
Should I apply if my entrance score is near 50%?▾
Apply, but do not count on the score alone. The General score floor is 50%, and reserved categories use 45% in the checker. The final call also depends on the proposal and interview. Keep a second plan ready if your proposal area has few guides.
Who should skip Ph.D. Law at JMI?▾
Skip it if you want a quick corporate law salary. This is a 5-year full-time research course, not a placement led programme. The placement rate is not published for this course. Take it when you want teaching, research, courts or policy work after the doctorate.
Is hostel cost a big part of the decision?▾
Yes, hostel and mess raise the total from INR 6.15 Lakhs to INR 9.35 Lakhs. That is an extra INR 3.20 Lakhs over 5 years. If your budget is tight, plan rent and daily travel before paying. The fee block shows both totals.
Should I wait one year and apply again?▾
Wait only if your proposal is weak or your marks route is not ready. The 2026 cycle has interviews and fee payment before classes start on 1 Dec 2026. If your guide area matches this year, applying now saves time. If not, use the 2027 estimate rail.
How do I get admission to Ph.D. Law at JMI?▾
You fill the JMI form, take the Ph.D. entrance test or use the NET or JRF route, and then attend the interview. The result list came before interview notices in the 2026 cycle. Bring your proposal, score proof and marks papers, because the document check sits with the interview.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Plan for yearly payment unless JMI gives a special fee notice. The fee block counts INR 6 Lakhs as tuition across 5 years and INR 15,000 as a one-time admission fee. Ask the fee office before the offer deadline if you need time. Missing the fee date means you lose the seat.
What scholarships can lower the fee?▾
The scholarship block shows four options, with support from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs. JRF linked support is the largest amount shown there. Income and category schemes need papers, so keep certificates ready before you apply. Use the calculator above to see the net fee.
When do classes start for this intake?▾
Classes start on 1 Dec 2026 in the date rail. Before that, proposal submission is due on 8 Oct 2026, and the interview is listed for 15 Oct 2026. Keep those dates in order. The reporting step comes before classes, so do not wait till December to arrange papers.

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Jamia Millia Islamia University: 1 Answered Question

When will the admission forms for hotel management course be out in 2022?

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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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