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 Social Work: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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

4.1

(573 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 41,670

5 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 7 LPA

overall JMI data

Cutoff

Not published

test plus interview route

Placement rate

Not published

doctoral outcome data

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research route 02Should you pick it?Who it suits and when to wait 03EligibilityThe marks and degree you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the test to joining 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with living cost 07Will your score get you in?How the test and interview call work 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. Social Work

JMI offers Ph.D. Social Work as a five-year, full-time research course in the Department of Social Work. It is a regular campus course, so you work with a supervisor, attend course work and meet the department for reviews. JMI has NAAC A++ and stands #4 in NIRF university ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 41,670, and the living-cost view shows INR 3.42 Lakhs. Admission is through the JMI Ph.D. test, proposal check and interview. The Social Work vacancy list showed 17 seats. The overall JMI average pay used here is INR 7 LPA, while doctoral placement rate is not published.

JMI Ph.D. Social Work Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 3.42 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 41,670. The tuition fee is INR 41,670. You pay the course fee as JMI asks in the admission notice. The PG and food cost is separate, and you add it only if you live near campus.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Course fee	INR 41,670	Full course, as published
PG, food and living	INR 3 Lakhs	INR 60,000 a year, 5 years
Total, no hostel	INR 41,670	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 3.42 Lakhs	Full course

JMI Ph.D. Social Work Admission Dates

The next Ph.D. form is expected in May 2027, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. These dates are estimates based on the last JMI Ph.D. notice. Keep your proposal, mark sheets and category paper ready before the form opens.

Event	Date	Status
Ph.D. notice	May 2027	Tentative
Online form, last date to apply	May 2027 to Jun 2027	Tentative
Form correction	Jun 2027	Tentative
Admit card	Jun 2027	Tentative
Admission test	Jun 2027	Tentative
Result for interview list	Jul 2027	Tentative
Research proposal to department	Jul 2027	Tentative
Interview and presentation	Jul 2027	Tentative
Department allotment list	Aug 2027	Tentative
Selection list and admission fee	Aug 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

JMI Ph.D. Social Work Eligibility

You need a master degree in Social Work or a close subject with 55% marks; reserved groups get a 5% relaxation. You also need the JMI test unless your NET or JRF status gives exemption. If your marks are short, the form can be rejected.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Master degree in Social Work or a close subject
Marks	55% for General, 50% for reserved groups
Entrance route	JMI Ph.D. test, unless exempted by NET or JRF
Proposal	Research proposal for the Department of Social Work

JMI Ph.D. Social Work Admission Process

The admission test, proposal check and interview decide the seat. You first fill the JMI form and pay the application fee. JMI then holds the test and calls students for the department interview. If you miss the proposal date, you lose the interview chance.

Step	What you do
1. Fill JMI form	Choose Ph.D. Social Work and pay the form fee
2. Write admission test	Sit for Paper 1 and Paper 2, unless exempted
3. Send proposal	Give the research proposal to the department
4. Attend interview	Present your topic before the Department Research Committee
5. Complete admission	Pay the admission fee and give original papers

JMI Ph.D. Social Work Cutoff

JMI does not publish a fixed closing score for Ph.D. Social Work. The department called 20 students for interview after the test and exemption check. The final seat depends on your written score, proposal and interview, not only on one number.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
General	Not published	Entrance and interview, 2026
Reserved groups	Not published	Entrance and interview, 2026
NET or JRF exempted	Interview call after proposal check	Department list, 2026

JMI Ph.D. Social Work Placements

The overall JMI average pay used here is INR 7 LPA, and the highest offer listed is INR 22 LPA. JMI does not publish a Ph.D. Social Work placement rate. Most doctoral students use this course for teaching, research writing, field study and policy work.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 7 LPA, overall JMI data
Highest offer	INR 22 LPA, overall JMI data
Placement rate	Not published for Ph.D. Social Work
Main path	Teaching, research, field study and policy work

JMI Ph.D. Social Work Scholarships

Four schemes can reduce the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 30,000 over the course. The Jamia Central Scholarship Fund gives the biggest waiver shown here. You need income or category papers for most schemes, and JMI checks them before paying.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Jamia Central Scholarship Fund	Students with need, after JMI check	INR 20,000
JMI Student Aid Fund	Any category with income proof	INR 10,000
Merit cum Means aid	EWS or low-income students	INR 15,000
OBC or minority aid	Eligible category with income proof	INR 12,000

JMI Ph.D. Social Work Ranking

JMI stands #4 in NIRF university ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++. The ranking table also shows SDG rank #3. NIRF reads university data, while NAAC grades the university after a campus and record check.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#4
NIRF SDG	2025	#3
NAAC	2021	A++

JMI Ph.D. Social Work Course Structure

Year 1 has course work, proposal work and supervisor meetings. Later years focus on field data, chapter writing and research review. You submit progress reports during the course, and the department checks whether the work is moving on time.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Course work, research method and proposal work
Year 2	Reading list, source work and chapter plan
Year 3	Chapter writing and supervisor review
Year 4	Draft work, seminar feedback and fixes
Year 5	Thesis submission and viva preparation

JMI Ph.D. Social Work Seats and Intake

The Social Work vacancy list showed 17 seats for the Ph.D. admission cycle. The table is department-wise, so the number belongs to Social Work only. The seat count is limited, so the proposal and interview matter after the test.

Quota	Seats
Department of Social Work	17 seats
Course mode	Regular full time
Faculty	Social Sciences

Should you pick Ph.D. (Social Work) at JMI?

This course suits students who want social work research and can spend years on field study, policy and writing.

Pick it if:

You want field research: JMI has Social Work in Delhi, so agencies, communities and supervisors are close.

You can prepare early: the Ph.D. form opens before the test, so keep your proposal ready before you apply.

You want a focused research group: the Social Work vacancy list shows 17 seats, so interviews matter after the test.

You can study full time: this is a regular course, so plan campus work and department meetings.

Skip it if:

You want a quick job: doctoral social work study is research first, and campus placement data is not published.

You cannot visit Delhi: the interview and paper check are held in the department, so travel is part of admission.

Your budget needs hostel surety: the fee block adds living cost, but room allotment depends on hostel rules.

You have no proposal yet: the department asks for the proposal before interview, so wait if your topic is weak.

Counsellor's advice

If your proposal is ready, apply and keep proof of every degree. If the topic is still unclear, take more time.

Ph.D. (Social Work) Eligibility▾

Master degree: you need Social Work or a close subject from a recognised university.

Marks needed: 55% for General, and 50% for reserved groups.

Entrance route: write the JMI Ph.D. test unless NET or JRF gives exemption.

Research proposal: send the proposal to the Social Work department before interview.

Paper check: bring original degrees, mark sheets and category papers when JMI asks.

Ph.D. (Social Work) Admission Process▾

Fill form: choose Ph.D. Social Work on the JMI admission portal and pay INR 2,000.

Write test: Paper 1 and Paper 2 are held by JMI for Social Sciences.

Send proposal: shortlisted and exempted students give the research proposal to the department.

Attend interview: present your topic before the Department Research Committee.

Join course: pay the admission fee, give papers and start course work.

Ph.D. (Social Work) 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.

May 2027

Ph.D. admission notice

Check the JMI admission site when the notice is posted.

Tentative

May 2027 to Jun 2027

Online form, last date to apply

Submit the form before the last date to apply.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Form correction

Fix name, category and paper errors in this window.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Admit card

Download it before the test date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Admission test

Paper 1 and Paper 2 are held by JMI.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Result for interview list

Names called for interview are listed by JMI.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Research proposal to department

Send the proposal before the department date.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Interview and presentation

Present your topic before the Department Research Committee.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Department allotment list

Check whether your name is placed in Social Work.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Selection list and admission fee

Pay on time if your name is selected.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Give original papers when JMI calls you.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Course work starts after admission is complete.

Tentative

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

JMI Ph.D. (Social Work) Fees 2027

▾

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

Course fee

Full course, as published

INR 41,670

Add PG + food + living

PG, food and living

Per year × 5, INR 60,000 a year

INR 3 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 41,670

5 years · course fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 3.42 Lakhs

5 years · course fee + PG and living

Education loan EMI

INR 703

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

1680%

average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 5,761

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

205%

average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your score get you Ph.D. Social Work at JMI?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are guide scores because JMI does not publish final Ph.D. Social Work scores.

JMI Ph.D. (Social Work) Scholarship Calculator

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

JMI Ph.D. (Social Work) 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.

Compare with

TISSDelhiMadrasCalicutHyderabad

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Jamia Millia Islamia University

Delhi NCR

Compared with

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Mumbai

Compared with

University of Delhi

Delhi

Compared with

University of Madras

Chennai

Compared with

University of Calicut

Malappuram

Compared with

University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad

Total fees5 years, no hostel

INR 41,670

course fee

INR 1.20 Lakhs

INR 78,330 more

INR 30,000

INR 11,670 less

INR 24,500

INR 17,170 less

INR 56,000

INR 14,330 more

INR 48,000

INR 6,330 more

Average paylatest batch

INR 7 LPA

overall JMI data

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

INR 6 LPA

INR 1 LPA less

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA less

INR 4 LPA

INR 3 LPA less

INR 5.5 LPA

INR 1.5 LPA less

SeatsSocial Work Ph.D. seats

department vacancy

5 fewer

3 more

11 fewer

5 fewer

8 fewer

Application feePh.D. form fee

INR 2,000

JMI form

INR 1,000

INR 1,000 less

INR 750

INR 1,250 less

INR 1,000

INR 1,000 less

INR 850

INR 1,150 less

INR 600

INR 1,400 less

University rankNIRF rank

NIRF University 2025

#98

94 places lower

1 place lower

#43

39 places lower

#70

66 places lower

#17

13 places lower

In short

TISS charges more in this table, but it has a clear social science base. If you need local field access, keep JMI first.

In short

University of Delhi has more seats and a lower form fee, but JMI has the lower fee here. If both fit your topic, compare supervisors first.

In short

University of Madras costs less, but JMI has more seats and a stronger rank. If your field site is near JMI, take JMI.

In short

University of Calicut has fewer seats and a higher fee in this table. If you want a local research base, JMI is easier to justify.

In short

University of Hyderabad has a lower form fee, but JMI costs less overall in this table. If your topic fits field work near JMI, JMI is the cleaner choice.

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

FAQs on JMI Ph.D. (Social Work)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take Ph.D. Social Work at JMI?▾

Yes, if you want social work research and can study full time in Delhi. The course has 17 seats and uses a test, proposal check and interview, so it suits students with a clear field topic. Read the eligibility and dates first, then keep your proposal ready before the form opens.

Is JMI Ph.D. Social Work worth the fee?▾

Yes, the fee is low for a five-year research course. The full fee without living cost is INR 41,670, and the living-cost view shows INR 3.42 Lakhs. If you will rent near campus, use the fee toggle and plan that bigger amount before you apply.

What job can this course lead to?▾

It mainly supports teaching, research, field study and policy work. The page uses INR 7 LPA as the overall JMI average pay, but JMI does not publish a Ph.D. Social Work placement rate. Take it for research first, and build field or policy work while you study.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want a quick job or cannot spend years on a thesis. The course is five years and regular, so campus work and supervisor meetings matter. If your topic is weak, take more time and apply after your proposal is ready.

Is it safe if I only clear the written test?▾

No, the written test is only one step. JMI calls students for proposal and interview after the test, and the final seat depends on that stage too. Use the checker above as a guide, then focus on a clear topic and strong documents.

Is this course right for higher studies and teaching?▾

Yes, this is the main reason to pick it. Ph.D. Social Work trains you for research writing, college teaching and policy work. JMI has NAAC A++ and a #4 NIRF university rank, so the research name helps when you apply for academic roles.

Should I wait if my research proposal is weak?▾

Yes, wait if the topic is not clear. The Social Work department asks for a proposal before interview, and a weak topic can hurt you even after a decent test score. Use the next cycle if you need more reading, field links and supervisor fit.

Can I manage the cost without hostel?▾

Yes, if you only count the course fee. The full fee without living cost is INR 41,670, which is low. The bigger cost is Delhi living, shown as INR 3.42 Lakhs with the toggle, so decide where you will stay before you apply.

How do I get admission?▾

Fill the JMI Ph.D. form, pay INR 2,000 and write the admission test unless exempted. After the result, send the research proposal and attend the department interview. If selected, complete admission formalities and start course work on the date JMI gives.

Can I get a scholarship?▾

You may get help if your income or category fits a scheme. The calculator shows aid from INR 10,000 to INR 30,000, with JMI Student Aid as the default match. Keep income proof and category papers ready, because the university checks them before paying.

Is hostel sure for Ph.D. Social Work students?▾

No, the page does not treat hostel as sure. The fee block adds PG, food and living cost instead, because room allotment depends on hostel rules and seat availability. Ask the hostel office after selection and keep a rented-room budget ready.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 29, 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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Should you pick Ph.D. (Social Work) at JMI?

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JMI Ph.D. (Social Work) Fees 2027

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