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 North East India Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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

4.1

(573 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 50,875

5 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 4.44 LPA

JRF fellowship, monthly pay

Cutoff

entrance score needed

Placement rate

100%

research route, not campus jobs

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research work 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityMarks, exam route and proposal rules 04Admission ProcessThe steps from form to document check 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 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 JMI Ph.D. NE Studies

Jamia Millia Islamia offers Ph.D. North East India Studies as a full-time research course through the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research. The course is regular and can take five years. JMI has NAAC A++ and stands #4 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 50,875, paid year by year, and INR 1.28 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the JMI Ph.D. entrance test, research proposal and interview. The course has 5 seats. The pay figure used here is INR 4.44 LPA through Junior Research Fellowship. The funded route is marked 100% when the fellowship is active.

JMI Ph.D. NE Studies Fees

The full course costs INR 50,875 without hostel and INR 1.28 Lakhs with hostel. The course fee is INR 50,875. You pay the course fee once every year across five years. JMI fixes this fee in the prospectus. Hostel and mess add INR 76,750 only if you get a room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Annual course fee	INR 50,875	INR 10,175 a year, 5 years
Hostel and mess	INR 76,750	INR 15,350 a year, 5 years
Total, no hostel	INR 50,875	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 1.28 Lakhs	Full course

JMI Ph.D. NE Studies Admission Dates

The 2027 calendar is not out yet, and the form is expected in May 2027. The entrance test is expected in Jun 2027 and interviews in Aug 2027. Watch the proposal date closely, because the centre checks it before the interview.

Event	Date	Status
Ph.D. application form, last date to apply	May 2027	Tentative
JMI Ph.D. entrance test	Jun 2027	Tentative
Answer key and score	Jul 2027	Tentative
Interview schedule	Jul 2027	Tentative
Research proposal submission	Jul 2027	Tentative
Interview and presentation	Aug 2027	Tentative
Merit list and seat allotment	Aug 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Aug 2027	Tentative
Document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

JMI Ph.D. NE Studies Eligibility

You need 55% in a master's degree, and reserved category students need 50%. You also need the JMI Ph.D. entrance test, unless NET, CSIR or GATE covers your route. The centre still checks your proposal and interview.

Requirement	What you need
Master's marks	55% for General, 50% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD
Subject fit	North East India Studies or an allied social science subject
Exam	JMI Ph.D. entrance test, or NET, CSIR or GATE route
Proposal	Research proposal for the interview stage

JMI Ph.D. NE Studies Admission Process

The form fee is INR 2,000, and the last step is pay and report. The JMI admission portal takes the form, fee and papers first. You then sit for the test or use NET, CSIR or GATE. The centre checks the proposal in the interview. You lose the seat if the admission fee is not paid.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Apply on the JMI admission portal and pay INR 2,000
2. Write the test	Sit for the Ph.D. entrance test unless exempt
3. Send proposal	Upload the research proposal for the centre
4. Attend interview	Present your topic and answer faculty questions
5. Pay and report	Pay the admission fee and go through document check

JMI Ph.D. NE Studies Cutoff

The General score needed is 50 and the reserved category score needed is 45. These are the JMI Ph.D. entrance marks for the interview stage. NET, CSIR and GATE students still face the interview.

Category	Closing score	Round and year
General	50	Entrance test, 2026
OBC-NCL	45	Entrance test, 2026
SC	45	Entrance test, 2026
ST	45	Entrance test, 2026
EWS	50	Entrance test, 2026

JMI Ph.D. NE Studies Placements

The research pay used here is INR 4.44 LPA and the funded route is marked 100%. This is Junior Research Fellowship pay, not a campus job package. Students use the degree for teaching, research, policy work and field projects.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 4.44 LPA, JRF pay
Median pay	Not published
Highest offer	Not published
Batch placed	100%, funded research route
Recruiters	Teaching, research, policy and field project roles

JMI Ph.D. NE Studies Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 12,000 to INR 42,000 over the course. The SC or ST post-matric route gives the biggest waiver with Central Sector support. Keep income papers ready before the portal opens.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC or ST post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 30,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 12,000 over the course
EWS fee support	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 20,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 18,000 over the course

JMI Ph.D. NE Studies Ranking

JMI stands #4 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++. NIRF uses data the university files every year. NAAC reads teaching, research, student support and campus systems.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University ranking	2025	#4
NAAC	2024	A++
University type	2026	Central university

JMI Ph.D. NE Studies Course Structure

Year 1 covers course work, methods and the research plan, while later years hold field work and thesis writing. The guide and centre decide the final topic with you after the proposal and interview.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Research methods, reading papers and course work
Year 2	Field work, archive work and chapter plan
Year 3 to 4	Data reading, writing and seminar feedback
Year 5	Thesis writing, checks and submission

JMI Ph.D. NE Studies Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess add INR 76,750 across five years if a room is given. The centre sits on the JMI campus in Delhi NCR, so students can reach libraries, archives and policy offices in the city.

Item	Detail
Hostel and mess	INR 76,750 across five years
Campus	JMI campus in Delhi NCR
Field support	Libraries, archives and policy offices in the city
Room rule	Rooms depend on hostel seats and application order

Should you pick Ph.D. North East India Studies at JMI?

This course suits students who want field research, policy work and teaching in North East India studies.

Pick it if:

You want North East research: the centre is built for this field, so your topic sits with the right faculty group.

You already have a clear topic: the interview checks your proposal, so carry a tight question and source plan.

You cleared NET or GATE: JMI can skip the written test, but the interview still decides your seat.

Your fee worry is small: the full course fee is INR 50,875, so the JRF pay covers it fast.

Skip it if:

You want lab work: this course is for field and policy research, not a science lab path.

You need a fixed campus job: doctoral placement is not printed, so use this for research work.

You have no proposal yet: the centre asks for a research plan, so wait and build one first.

You need a room for sure: hostel seats are limited, so check the hostel office before paying.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if your topic is ready and the supervisor fit is clear. If not, wait and fix the proposal first.

Ph.D. North East India Studies Eligibility▾

Master's marks: 55% in a master's degree. SC, ST, OBC and PwD students need 50%.

Subject fit: North East India Studies or an allied social science subject is the safe fit.

Exam needed: JMI Ph.D. entrance test. NET, CSIR or GATE can skip the written test.

Interview score: General students need 50. Reserved category students need 45.

Proposal check: You need a research proposal for the interview stage.

Ph.D. North East India Studies Admission Process▾

Fill the form: Apply on the JMI admission portal and pay INR 2,000.

Write the test: Sit for the Ph.D. entrance test unless NET, CSIR or GATE covers your route.

Send proposal: Upload your research proposal before the centre checks it.

Attend interview: Present your topic and answer faculty questions.

Pay and report: Pay the admission fee and go through document check, or you lose the seat.

Ph.D. North East India Studies 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

Expected in May 2027. Submit the form before the last date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

JMI Ph.D. entrance test

Expected in Jun 2027. Carry the admit card and photo ID.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Answer key and score

Expected in Jul 2027. Check your score before the interview list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Interview schedule

Expected in Jul 2027. Save the centre notice for your slot.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Research proposal submission

Expected before the interview. Upload the proposal in the format asked.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Interview and presentation

Expected in Aug 2027. Present the topic and answer faculty questions.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Merit list and seat allotment

Expected after interviews. Your seat depends on score, proposal and interview.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Admission fee payment

Expected after allotment. Pay by the date given or you lose the seat.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Document check

Expected after fee payment. Bring marksheets, category papers and ID.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected after document check. Meet the centre and guide soon after joining.

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

Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. North East India Studies 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.

Annual course fee

Per year × 5, INR 10,175 a year

INR 50,875

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 5, INR 15,350 a year

INR 76,750

Total course fee

INR 50,875

5 years · course fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 1.28 Lakhs

5 years · course fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 858

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

873%

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

Education loan EMI

INR 2,152

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

348%

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

Source: JMI University Prospectus 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at JMI?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use JMI Ph.D. entrance scores.

JMI Ph.D. North East India Studies Scholarship Calculator

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

Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. North East India 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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Delhi NCR

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Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi

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University of Delhi

Delhi NCR

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North-Eastern Hill University

Shillong

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Gauhati University

Guwahati

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Tezpur University

Tezpur

Total fees5 years, no hostel

INR 50,875

course fee

INR 43,000

INR 7,875 less

INR 65,000

INR 14,125 more

INR 50,875

Same fee

INR 58,000

INR 7,125 more

INR 40,000

INR 10,875 less

Average payresearch fellowship

INR 4.44 LPA

JRF pay

INR 4.80 LPA

INR 0.36 LPA more

INR 4.20 LPA

INR 0.24 LPA less

INR 4.44 LPA

Same pay

INR 4.10 LPA

INR 0.34 LPA less

INR 4.60 LPA

INR 0.16 LPA more

Placement ratefunded research route

100%

JRF route

100%

Same placement rate

90%

10 points lower

95%

5 points lower

85%

15 points lower

92%

8 points lower

Entrance scorePh.D. test, General

interview stage

2 fewer

5 more

5 fewer

2 more

Same score

Seatsthis course

JMI test

3 more

1 more

1 fewer

2 more

Same seats

ROIfellowship pay vs full fee

873%

on INR 4.44 LPA

650%

223 points lower

900%

27 points higher

500%

373 points lower

740%

133 points lower

873%

Same ROI

In short

JNU costs less and pays a little more, but JMI has the exact North East centre listed on this page. If your topic needs that centre, take JMI; if the guide match is stronger at JNU, pick JNU.

In short

Delhi University asks for a higher entrance score and costs more, but the ROI is a little higher. If both call you, choose the supervisor first and the fee second.

In short

NEHU charges the same fee and has a lower score mark, but it has fewer seats. If JMI offers a guide for your topic, keep this page ahead.

In short

Gauhati University has more seats but a higher score mark and lower fellowship ROI. If your field site is in Assam, compare guide fit before you decide.

In short

Tezpur University costs less and has the same seat count, while JMI has the Delhi research setting. If both match your topic, choose the guide who fits your proposal.

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

FAQs on JMI Ph.D. North East India Studies

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is this Ph.D. worth the fee?▾

Yes, if your topic is fixed and you want a research career. The full fee without hostel is INR 50,875, and the fellowship pay used here is INR 4.44 LPA. Check guide fit before you pay, because the fee is small but five years is a long time.

Should I take it if my proposal is not ready?▾

No, wait until the proposal is clear. The interview checks your research question, sources and fit with the centre, not only your score. Build a short proposal first, then use the score checker above to see the entrance mark you need.

What job or pay can this Ph.D. lead to?▾

It can lead to teaching, research, policy work and field projects. The pay figure printed on this page is INR 4.44 LPA, based on Junior Research Fellowship, not a campus package. If you want a fixed company job, check other routes before joining.

Who should pick this course at JMI?▾

Pick it if you want North East India research and already know your broad topic. JMI has a centre for this field, 5 seats and a low full fee of INR 50,875. Talk to the centre about a guide before the interview.

Who should skip this Ph.D.?▾

Skip it if you want a quick job, lab work or a sure hostel room. The page shows 100% for the funded research route, not company placement. If your goal is salary right after study, this course may not fit.

Is JMI right for North East India research?▾

Yes, if your work fits the centre and its faculty. The course is built around North East India Studies and Policy Research, and the admission process checks your proposal before final selection. Read faculty areas first, then shape your proposal around a clear question.

Should I wait one year for a stronger proposal?▾

Yes, if the proposal is weak today. A 50 score can take you to the next stage, but the interview still checks the topic and plan. Waiting makes sense when it gives you a better question, better sources and a clearer guide match.

Is it safe if I only clear the 50 score?▾

Not fully. A 50 score meets the General mark for the interview stage, but it does not give the seat by itself. Keep your proposal sharp, prepare for faculty questions and watch the document check date after the merit list.

Can NET or GATE help me get in?▾

Yes, NET, CSIR or GATE can help you skip the written test route. The interview still decides the final seat, and the centre can ask about your proposal. Keep your certificate, marksheets and proposal ready before the schedule notice.

What is the full cost with hostel?▾

The full course fee without hostel is INR 50,875. With hostel and mess, the total shown here is INR 1.28 Lakhs for five years. Use the fee toggle above to see what the hostel adds before you plan payment.

Can I get a scholarship?▾

Yes, if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator shows waivers from INR 12,000 to INR 42,000 against the INR 50,875 fee. Pick your category and income above, then confirm the papers with JMI before applying.

Is hostel sure for Ph.D. scholars?▾

No, treat hostel as a separate check. The fee block adds INR 76,750 for hostel and mess only when a room is given. Ask the hostel office about rooms before you pay, and keep a rent plan ready in Delhi NCR.

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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