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

Jamia Nagar, New DelhiCentral UniversityEstd 1920NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 48,875
5 years, no hostel
Fellowship pay
INR 4.44 LPA
JRF first-year scale
Selection
Interview
Test plus proposal round
Result metric
Not published
No placement rate for Ph.D.

About JMI Ph.D. Persian

JMI offers a five-year, full-time Ph.D. Persian through the Department of Persian. The course is regular and research based. JMI is a central university with NAAC A++ and NIRF #4 in the University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 48,875 and INR 1.26 Lakhs with hostel. You apply through the JMI Ph.D. portal, write the entrance test, submit a proposal and face an interview. The department listed 14 seats for the 2026 admission round. A JRF scholar gets INR 4.44 LPA in the first two years. JMI does not publish a placement rate for this Ph.D. course.

JMI Ph.D. Persian Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 1.26 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 48,875. The tuition and academic fee is INR 48,875. You pay it once each year for five years. JMI gives the fee slip after admission. Hostel and mess are separate, and you pay them only if you get a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition and academic feeINR 48,875Per year × 5, INR 9,775 a year
Hostel and messINR 76,750Per year × 5, INR 15,350 a year
Total, no hostelINR 48,875Full course
Total with hostelINR 1.26 LakhsFull course

JMI Ph.D. Persian Admission Dates 2027

The 2027 form is expected in May 2027 and the entrance test is expected in Jun 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. You should keep the proposal ready before the result, because JMI asks for it before the interview.

EventDateStatus
Ph.D. registration, last date to applyMay 2027 to Jun 2027Tentative
Form edit windowJun 2027Tentative
Admit cardJun 2027Tentative
Ph.D. entrance testJun 2027Tentative
Result for interview callJul 2027Tentative
Research proposal submissionJul 2027Tentative
Interview and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Counselling and selected listAug 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

JMI Ph.D. Persian Eligibility

You need a master degree in Persian or a close subject with 55% marks. Reserved category candidates need 50% marks. You can skip the written test only when JMI accepts your NET, JRF or other exempted route.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeMaster degree in Persian or a close subject
Marks55% for General and 50% for reserved category
RouteJMI entrance test or an exempted route
ProposalResearch topic accepted for the interview

JMI Ph.D. Persian Admission Process

JMI starts with the online Ph.D. form and then holds the entrance test. You next check the result, submit the proposal and go for the interview. If your name is on the selected list, you pay the fee and join the course work.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill formApply on the JMI Ph.D. portal and pay the form fee
2. Write testSit for the JMI Ph.D. entrance test unless exempted
3. Submit proposalSend the research proposal to the department
4. InterviewBring original papers for document check
5. JoinPay the admission fee and start course work

JMI Ph.D. Persian Cutoff

The published shortlist score is not a fixed closing score for this course. The checker uses 70, 55 and 40 as guide ranges for the entrance route. JMI makes the final list after the proposal and interview.

RouteScore or rangeRound and year
JMI entrance route70 and aboveGuide range, 2026
JMI entrance route55 to 69Guide range, 2026
Exempted routeInterview based2026

JMI Ph.D. Persian Placements

INR 4.44 LPA is the JRF first-year fellowship figure used here. The placement rate is Not published for this Ph.D. course. Persian research usually leads to teaching, research, translation and archive work.

MetricValue
JRF first-year fellowshipINR 4.44 LPA
Placement rateNot published
Common pathsTeaching, research, translation and archive work
Research supportJMI reports JRF, SRF, NET and Non-NET fellowship holders

JMI Ph.D. Persian Scholarships

The biggest waiver in this page is INR 48,875, through a full fee support case. A JRF fellowship pays INR 4.44 LPA before HRA. You should check whether the award pays a stipend, cuts the fee, or both.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
UGC JRFNET JRF qualified scholarsINR 4.44 LPA stipend
Non-NET fellowshipFull-time Ph.D. scholars without another fellowshipINR 40,000 estimate used here
Fee supportEligible reserved or staff casesINR 48,875
Post-matric supportEligible SC or ST scholarsINR 40,000 estimate used here

JMI Ph.D. Persian Ranking

JMI stands #4 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++. The prospectus says it is a central public university. These facts matter more than a course rank because Ph.D. work depends on the supervisor and topic.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#4
NAAC2021A++
Ph.D.s awarded2024 to 2025689
University type2026Central public university

JMI Ph.D. Persian Course Structure

Year 1 has course work, research method and proposal work. Later years move to field reading, manuscript work, writing and review. You work with the supervisor and the department committee through the thesis.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Course work, research method and proposal
Year 2Text reading, sources and early chapters
Year 3Main writing and seminar feedback
Year 4 to 5Thesis revision, submission and viva

JMI Ph.D. Persian Hostel and Campus

The hostel estimate in this page is INR 76,750 for five years. The JMI campus is in Jamia Nagar in Delhi. Hostel seats are limited, so you should treat the room as a separate allotment after admission.

ItemDetail
Hostel and messINR 76,750
CampusJamia Nagar, New Delhi
LibraryCentral library and department resources
Room allotmentSeparate from course admission

Should you pick Ph.D. Persian at JMI?

This course suits students who want Persian research and can spend five years on reading and writing.

Pick it if:
You want Persian research: JMI has a named Persian department, and Delhi gives library and archive access.
You have a clear topic: the proposal is checked before interview, so prepare it before the result.
You need low fees: the full academic fee is INR 48,875, so the cost is small against JRF pay.
You can work with texts: this course rewards reading, editing, translation and steady thesis writing.
Skip it if:
You want quick campus jobs: JMI does not publish a placement rate for this Ph.D. course.
You need a hostel guarantee: rooms are separate from admission, so keep a rental backup in Delhi.
You missed the proposal step: the department asks for it before interview, and late papers can stop you.
You depend on full funding: JRF pay is strong, but not every scholar gets JRF.
Counsellor's advice
Pick it if your topic and guide fit. If you need a job fast, choose a taught course instead.
Ph.D. Persian Eligibility▾
Degree: Master degree in Persian or a close subject from a recognised university.
Marks: 55% marks for General and 50% for reserved category candidates.
Exam route: Write the JMI Ph.D. entrance test unless you are exempted.
Proposal: Prepare a research proposal before the interview call.
Mode: The course is full-time and regular on campus.
Ph.D. Persian Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the Ph.D. form on the JMI admission portal and pay INR 2,000.
Write test: Sit for the entrance test unless JMI accepts your exempted route.
Submit proposal: Send the research proposal to the Department of Persian after the result.
Attend interview: Bring originals for document check and explain your topic.
Join course: Pay the fee after selection and start course work.

Ph.D. Persian 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. registration, last date to apply
The form is expected in May. The last date is expected in Jun 2027.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Form edit window
Use this window to fix form details before admit card.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admit card
Download it before the entrance test.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Ph.D. entrance test
The written test is expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Result for interview call
Check whether your name is called for interview.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Research proposal submission
Send the proposal before the department interview.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Interview and document check
Bring original marksheets, certificates and the proposal.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Counselling and selected list
Pay only after your name appears in the selected list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the given date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Course work is expected to start after admission formalities.

Source: JMI Ph.D. admission notification. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Persian 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 and academic fee
Per year × 5, INR 9,775 a year
INR 48,875
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 5, INR 15,350 a year
INR 76,750
Total course fee
INR 48,875
5 years · academic fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.26 Lakhs
5 years · academic fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 824
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
908%
JRF first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 2,118
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
353%
JRF first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Source: JMI prospectus and hostel fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at JMI?

Pick your route and category. The cutoff ranges are guide ranges because JMI does not publish a final Persian score.

Route
Category
JMI test · General
70 or above: strong chance. Prepare the proposal before interview.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview and proposal decide the final list.
Below 55: not safe. Improve the written score or use an exempted route.
JMI test · Reserved
70 or above: strong chance. Prepare the proposal before interview.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview and proposal decide the final list.
Below 55: not safe. Improve the written score or use an exempted route.
NET JRF · General
70 or above: strong chance. Prepare the proposal before interview.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview and proposal decide the final list.
Below 55: not safe. Improve the written score or use an exempted route.
NET JRF · Reserved
70 or above: strong chance. Prepare the proposal before interview.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview and proposal decide the final list.
Below 55: not safe. Improve the written score or use an exempted route.
NET only · General
70 or above: strong chance. Prepare the proposal before interview.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview and proposal decide the final list.
Below 55: not safe. Improve the written score or use an exempted route.
NET only · Reserved
70 or above: strong chance. Prepare the proposal before interview.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview and proposal decide the final list.
Below 55: not safe. Improve the written score or use an exempted route.
Teacher · General
70 or above: strong chance. Prepare the proposal before interview.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview and proposal decide the final list.
Below 55: not safe. Improve the written score or use an exempted route.
Teacher · Reserved
70 or above: strong chance. Prepare the proposal before interview.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview and proposal decide the final list.
Below 55: not safe. Improve the written score or use an exempted route.
Foreign · General
70 or above: strong chance. Prepare the proposal before interview.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview and proposal decide the final list.
Below 55: not safe. Improve the written score or use an exempted route.
Foreign · Reserved
70 or above: strong chance. Prepare the proposal before interview.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview and proposal decide the final list.
Below 55: not safe. Improve the written score or use an exempted route.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Do not read the written score alone. For this Ph.D. course, the proposal and interview can change the final list after the test.

JMI Ph.D. Persian Scholarship Calculator

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

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.

Post-matric scholarship
INR 40,000
Government scholarship portal
Cuts the study cost for eligible reserved category scholars.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Non-NET fee support
INR 8,875
Central university fellowship route
Helps full-time Ph.D. scholars who do not hold another fellowship.
Who qualifies: full-time scholar, income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Full fee support
INR 48,875
Jamia Millia Islamia
Can cut the full academic fee when the university rules allow it.
Who qualifies: eligible EWS or staff-linked casesApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 40,000
Backward classes welfare department
Cuts the study cost for eligible OBC-NCL scholars.
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 JMI about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 8,875
Your net course fee: INR 40,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 8,875
Estimated total waiver
INR 48,875
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 48,875
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 48,875
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 48,875

Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Persian 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 48,875
academic fee
INR 55,000
INR 6,125 more
INR 60,000
INR 11,125 more
INR 45,000
INR 3,875 less
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INR 40,000
INR 8,875 less
Fellowship payJRF first-year scale
INR 4.44 LPA
UGC JRF amount
INR 4.44 LPA
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INR 4.44 LPA
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INR 4.44 LPA
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INR 4.44 LPA
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INR 4.44 LPA
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SeatsPersian Ph.D. intake
14
2026 vacancy list
16
2 more
12
2 fewer
10
4 fewer
8
6 fewer
6
8 fewer
NIRF rankUniversity category
#4
2025 ranking
#6
2 places lower
#2
2 places higher
#8
4 places lower
#5
1 places lower
#33
29 places lower
PhDs awardeduniversity total
689
2024 to 2025
700
11 more
650
39 fewer
520
169 fewer
600
89 fewer
300
389 fewer
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FAQs on Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D. Persian

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Persian at JMI worth the fee?▾
Yes, if your topic fits the department. The full academic fee is only INR 48,875, and a JRF scholar can receive INR 4.44 LPA in the first two years. Check the supervisor area first, because the guide fit matters more than the fee.
Should I take this course if I clear only the entrance test?▾
Not by the test alone. JMI also checks your research proposal and interview, so a written score is only one part of the decision. Use the checker above as a guide, then spend time on the proposal and your reading list.
What job can I get after this Ph.D. Persian course?▾
You should think of teaching, research, translation, archive work and cultural work. JMI does not publish a placement rate for this Ph.D. course. If you need a fixed campus job route, this course may not suit you. Ask the department about recent scholars and their work.
Who should skip this Ph.D. Persian course at JMI?▾
Skip it if you want a quick job or do not have a research topic. The course takes five years on the JMI page and needs steady reading and writing. If you need income first, work for a year and apply when your topic is clear.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, it is built for research. The department page lists Ph.D. Persian as a regular course, and the university reports large research activity. Use it if you want to work on Persian texts, Indo-Persian links, translation or manuscripts.
Should I wait for the next Ph.D. cycle?▾
Wait only if your proposal is weak or your documents are not ready. The 2026 list had 14 Persian seats, but seats can change. If your topic and papers are ready, apply in the next cycle and keep the proposal ready before the result.
Is the fee worth it against JRF pay?▾
Yes, for a funded scholar. The full academic fee is INR 48,875, while JRF first-year pay is INR 4.44 LPA before HRA. The fee is small against that pay. If you do not have JRF, check Non-NET support and living cost.
Will I get hostel if I join this course?▾
Not for sure. The hostel and mess estimate here is INR 76,750 for five years, but hostel allotment is separate from admission. Keep a rental backup near Jamia Nagar before you pay travel and shifting costs.
Can NET JRF help me in admission?▾
Yes, it can help because JMI accepts exempted routes for Ph.D. admission as per the notice and university rules. You still need the proposal and interview. Keep proof of NET JRF ready and check the admission portal for the exact exemption rule.
Can I do this Ph.D. in distance mode?▾
No, treat this as a regular full-time course. The department page lists the programme type as Regular. If you are working, ask JMI about permission, leave and attendance before you apply, because the proposal and course work need time on campus.
How much should I budget without hostel?▾
Budget INR 48,875 for the academic fee over five years. You also pay the application fee during admission. Living cost is separate and can be much higher than the fee, so plan rent, food, books and local travel before joining.
What should I check before I accept the seat?▾
Check the supervisor fit, the proposal topic, funding and room plan. The selected list is not the only decision point. If you do not have JRF or hostel, make sure you can manage Delhi living cost before you pay the admission fee.

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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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