JMI New Delhi - Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi

JMI is a central (public) university and a minority educational institution, and Parliament made it a central university in December 1988. JMI began in 1920 at Aligarh, moved to Delhi in 1925 and now sits on a 239-acre campus at Okhla. JMI has over 20,000 students, and over 68% of them come from other states, as per the Prospectus 2026-27.

The video below is JMI's own centenary film.

This film from the JMI channel was uploaded on 9 December 2021 and marks the university's centenary, so it shows JMI as it stood in 2021.

JMI runs 11 faculties: Humanities and Languages, Social Sciences, Sciences, Life Sciences, Education, Engineering and Technology, Law, Architecture and Ekistics, Fine Arts, Dentistry and Management Studies. JMI also has over thirty research centres, such as the AJK Mass Communication Research Centre. The Prospectus 2026-27 puts the demand ratio at 1:19, which is about 19 applicants for each seat.

Is JMI a Good College?

Yes, by official measures: JMI is a NAAC A++ university and ranks 4th among universities in NIRF 2025. JMI is strong in law, where NIRF 2025 ranks it 8th, and in architecture, where it ranks 5th. The JMI fee is low for regular seats. Judge JMI by your own course, your seat track and your category, not by the university rank alone.

Is JMI a Government or Private University?

JMI is a government university. It is a central (public) university set up by an Act of Parliament in 1988. JMI says it has no affiliated colleges, as per the JMI Students Helpdesk.

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JMI highlights: a central university with a NAAC A++ grade, 324 programmes and exam-based entry for every course. The table collects the key JMI facts. The fee and placement rows are the latest published, which are for 2026-27 and 2024-25.

Is JMI NAAC Accredited?

Yes. JMI holds the NAAC A++ grade, which is the highest grade, awarded in the second cycle of assessment in 2021. The cards show the main recognitions of JMI.

🏛️AccreditationNAAC A++The highest NAAC grade, awarded to JMI in the second cycle of assessment in 2021.📜StatusCentral UniversityParliament made JMI a central university by an Act in December 1988.⚖️StatusMinority InstitutionThe NCMEI declared JMI a minority educational institution on 22 February 2011.🏆RankingNIRF 2025JMI ranks 4th among universities and 13th overall.

JMI offers 324 programmes, and the fee depends on the track as much as on the course. A regular BA Hons costs about ₹10,175 a year, while a self-financed B.Tech costs ₹1,53,175. The table shows headline fees for 2026-27, the latest published. JMI says it raised no course fee for 2026-27.

The 11 faculties of JMI cover engineering, management, law, architecture, dentistry, education, fine arts, languages, social sciences and sciences. JMI added 30 new programmes for 2026-27, including Japanese Studies, German Studies and B.Tech in Robotics and AI. The Centre for Distance and Online Education adds BA, BBA, BCom, MA, MBA and B.Ed programmes with fees from ₹8,000 a year.

Which JMI B.Tech Branches Are Regular and Which Are Self-Financed?

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, and Computer Engineering are the regular JMI branches. The self-financed branches are Electrical and Computer, Electronics (VLSI Design and Technology), CSE (Data Sciences), Robotics and AI, and Civil (Construction Technology). The JMI courses page lists seats and duration, and the JMI fees page lists every fee.

JMI admission is programme-wise, and each programme code names its own exam. B.Tech uses JEE Main, B.Arch uses NATA, BDS uses NEET UG, and BPT and most other programmes use the JMI entrance test. You apply online at admission.jmi.ac.in.

JMI keeps 30% of total seats for Muslim candidates, 10% for Muslim women and 10% for Muslim OBC and ST candidates. The rest of the seats follow the other categories and open merit. The application fee is ₹1,000 or ₹700, by faculty, and JMI does not refund it.

Can I Get Into JMI Without an Entrance Test?

Yes, for a few programmes only. In 2026-27, JMI admitted five programmes without a test because applications were few, such as M.A. Persian and B.A. Hons Sanskrit. Every other programme needs the exam named for its code. JMI admission details for every step are on the JMI admission page.

JMI placed 299 of 356 B.Tech graduates in 2024-25 at a median salary of ₹25,20,800, as per JMI's NIRF 2026 data. The MBA batch placed 94 of 105 at a median of ₹16,00,000. JMI publishes no single university-wide package, so read the median for your own course. A second MBA median of ₹10 lakh exists in the department brochure for the 2023-25 batch, so ask which batch a figure covers.

The JMI Placement Cell serves engineering, management, computer applications, arts, languages and commerce students. In 2026, TCS selected 34 Batch 2027 students, Epam took 22, and IDFC First Bank took 4 at ₹18 lakh. These drives show who recruits, not what the average student earns.

Which JMI Course Has the Highest Median Salary?

B.Tech has the highest median among the faculty datasets JMI filed, at ₹25,20,800 for 2024-25. The M.Tech median is ₹23,41,000, and the BDS median is ₹23,30,000. The B.Tech median was ₹13,78,000 a year earlier, so one batch is a thin base. The JMI placement page gives every dataset.

JMI prints its cutoff in each selection list, and it publishes no cutoff before the cycle. B.Tech lists give a category-wise cut-off rank on the JEE Main rank, and B.Arch lists give a NATA score. Other programmes get a merit list and no common cutoff.

Where Can I See the JMI Cutoff?

The JMI cutoff is in the selection list PDFs on admission.jmi.ac.in. Open the list for your programme code and read the row for your category. The JMI cutoff page shows the B.Tech and B.Arch tables.

The main **JMI scholarship **is the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship, which refunds the JMI fee up to ₹10,000 a year. It is open to regular UG and PG students with a family income of ₹2 lakh or less. The Dean Students' Welfare office runs it and has posted no call for 2027 yet. The latest call closed on 25 January 2026.

The Kalam Scholarship does not cover self-financed seats, and you must apply afresh every year. JMI also lists government and external schemes on the same page, but those schemes set their own rules.

🎓UG and PGKalam ScholarshipRefunds the gross fee up to ₹10,000 a year for regular UG and PG students with income up to ₹2 lakh.📚PhDMushirul Hasan Doctoral Fellowship₹25,000 a month for nine months for PhD scholars of Humanities and Social Sciences.🏅36 ListedSponsored ScholarshipsThe Dean Students' Welfare page lists 36 sponsored scholarships and gold medals.

JMI ranks 4th among universities and 13th overall in NIRF 2025, the latest list. NIRF 2026 results were not on the NIRF site on 8 October 2026. QS World University Rankings 2027 places JMI at joint 686, and THE World University Rankings 2027 places it in the 501-550 band. These JMI rankings reflect the university's standing in national and international assessments.

QS placed JMI in the 761-770 band in its 2026 edition, so the 2027 edition is a rise of 75 places or more. UI GreenMetric 2026 ranks JMI 334th in the world and 13th in India.

JMI accepts six routes of entry, and the programme code decides which one you need. The JMI entrance test is the default. JMI runs no separate engineering test, so a B.Tech seat needs a JEE Main rank.

Which Exam Do I Need for JMI?

It depends on your programme, not on your faculty. Look up the code of your programme in the Prospectus 2026-27 and read the route against it. Objective papers in the JMI test carry a negative mark of 0.25 for each wrong answer.

The JMI campus covers 239 acres at Okhla and is partly residential. Students come from across India and abroad, and about 3% of them come from over thirty countries, as per the Prospectus 2026-27.

🏫Okhla239-Acre CampusA partly residential campus in Jamia Nagar with sports and cultural facilities.📚6 Lakh BooksDr. Zakir Husain LibraryThe library system holds over 6 lakh books, 7,000 subscribed e-journals and 32 databases.🛏️LimitedHostelsThe hostel pages list capacity for about 2,220 boys and 1,900 girls.

Does JMI Have Hostels?

Yes, but seats are limited, and JMI does not guarantee one. About 30% of the students get hostel accommodation, as per the Prospectus 2026-27. The prospectus also says that JMI cancels an allotment if a student breaks the hostel rules. Apply for a hostel seat early. The JMI fees page gives the hostel and mess charges.

Does JMI Have a Student Exchange Programme?

Yes. JMI runs short exchange programmes with partner universities abroad, and the ones on record are department-level visits of about two weeks. The Prospectus 2026-27 says JMI has over 30 MoUs that support student and faculty exchange. In June 2025, 12 students of BA (Hons) and MA Social Work visited the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt, Germany, from 15 to 26 June, as per a JMI press release of 1 July 2025. A JMI press release of 20 March 2025 says exchanges under this MoU have run since 2002. The sources read for this page do not state eligibility or credit transfer, so ask your department.

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JMI is at Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi 110025, and a metro station on the Magenta Line carries its name. The station is about 700 m from the campus, a 10-minute walk, as per Google Maps. JMI puts the airport at about 25 km. The JMI how to reach guide has the full routes by air, train, metro and road.

What Do Students Say About JMI?

Students rate JMI 4.6 out of 5 on Google. On Reddit and Quora, they praise the low fee, the Delhi location and the campus, and they flag hostel seats, uneven placements and weak fests.

What Do Students Say About the Campus Environment at JMI?

Students and alumni who posted call the campus welcoming, and several Hindu alumni say they faced no religion-based problem. A few posters warn about political tension.

🤝Students Like ThisWelcoming CampusStrong: B.Tech, law and masters students from 2024 to 2026 call the campus relaxed and welcoming. Some say the rumours about JMI are worse than daily life.🕊️Students Like ThisNo Religion-Based Problem ReportedStrong: Hindu alumni of B.Tech, masters and other courses say they faced no discrimination, and some describe mixed friend groups. Several posters tell worried aspirants to visit the campus and ask students.📣Mixed ViewsSecond-Hand WarningsSome replies tell aspirants to avoid JMI, but most come from people who did not study there or repeat what a friend said. Students and alumni who posted say the opposite.🚓Mixed ViewsPolitical Tension and Police PresenceA 2025 law-faculty poster mentions tension around some festivals and police at the campus. Another poster says the police are there only as a precaution since 2019. A B.Tech student says B.Tech students mostly stay away from politics.👥One Student's ViewFriend Groups by FaithA Hindu masters alumnus says a few students stay within their own faith when they choose friends. He says faculty and staff look only at academics.📚One Student's ViewCompulsory Urdu PaperOne student who left JMI says some bachelor's courses have compulsory Urdu or Islamic studies papers. Check the paper list of your own course before you decide.

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What Do Students Say About Placements and Internships at JMI?

Students say placement depends mostly on your branch and your own effort, and many advise B.Tech students to plan for off-campus jobs.

📊Mixed ViewsBranch Decides Your ChancesStrong: Reddit and Quora posters say computer science and electronics students get more campus offers than civil, mechanical and electrical students. ECE students say software roles are their main route.🧭Mixed ViewsCore Branches: Views DifferOne 2025 reply says core branch students got better offers that year. Others say core branches get few campus offers, and many of those students prepare for GATE or government jobs.🎯TipPlan for Off-Campus JobsStrong: B.Tech posters and alumni on Reddit and Quora advise you not to depend only on campus drives. They suggest internships in Delhi, coding practice, projects and alumni referrals.🏢Mixed ViewsFew Large RecruitersPosters say large technology companies visit rarely, and one gives the small batch size as the reason. Others say good companies do come if students prepare well.🔍Mixed ViewsDoubts About the DataA May 2025 aspirant thread asks if the B.Tech placement figures are reliable, because the website showed little detail and the placement cell posted little on LinkedIn. Replies are split. Use the official report, not posts.🎓Mixed ViewsMBA: Views Are SplitIn 2025 and 2026 threads, some posters call the JMI MBA good value for the fee. Others say roles are often entry level, placement is self-driven and private B-schools give better roles. One account says students who are not placed are dropped from the placement list, so ask how the percentage is counted.

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What Do Students Say About Faculty, Courses and Attendance at JMI?

Students mostly praise the teachers and say the quality changes by department. A March 2026 reply says attendance has become stricter.

🎓Students Like ThisTeachers PraisedStrong: Alumni and students of masters, engineering and psychology courses describe dedicated teachers who support projects and research. A Quora alumnus says teachers are good but not always eager.⚖️Mixed ViewsQuality Depends on DepartmentOne 2025 poster says arts are stronger than science. Another calls JMI one of the best for science. A 2025 reply says some teachers lack drive.🕘Mixed ViewsAttendance Is Getting StricterA March 2026 reply says attendance is stricter lately. A 2024 first-year student found it relaxed. A 2025 senior says it differs by department, and medical leave works if you do not skip everything.📝One Student's ViewGenerous MarkingOne 2024 ECE alumnus says teachers gave good marks and attendance was never a problem for him.🗂️Mixed ViewsSlow AdministrationPosters call the administration slow and bureaucratic. A 2026 reply says the working of one department can be frustrating at times.

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What Do Students Say About Hostels, Food and Housing at JMI?

Students say hostel seats are hard to get, and many live in rented rooms near the campus. Girls' hostels get better remarks than the food.

🏠Students Dislike ThisHard to Get a HostelStrong: Posters from 2024 to 2026 say seats are limited and given by points. Boys say contacts help. A March 2026 reply says college life is good if you get a hostel and poor if you do not.🏘️Mixed ViewsRented Rooms Near CampusSeveral 2025 posters say many students share flats in nearby areas, and rooms there cost less than in other parts of Delhi. They advise you to plan for this if you miss a hostel seat.🛏️Students Like ThisGirls' HostelsStrong: Posters from 2024 and 2025 say the newer girls' hostels are in good condition and ragging is not seen. You cannot cook inside, but you can keep packed food and order online.🕙Mixed ViewsCurfew Timings DifferOne reply says the girls' hostel curfew is 10 pm. Another says it is 11 or 12 at night. Rules may differ by hostel.🍛Mixed ViewsMess Food: MixedA recent post on the JMI subreddit calls the hostel food below average. A 2025 boys' hostel resident says mess timings are strict but food is available later. A Quora alumnus who stayed four years in the hostel loved it.

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What Do Students Say About the Campus and Student Life at JMI?

Students like the green campus, the libraries and the canteens. B.Tech students say the fests are weak and some buildings are old.

🌳Students Like ThisGreen, Well-Kept CampusStrong: A Reddit alumnus, a Quora alumnus and Google reviewers call the campus beautiful, green and peaceful.📖Students Like ThisLibraries and CanteensA B.Tech student mentions a central library, a separate library in each department, and good canteens and cafes. A Quora alumnus says the library is good for quiet study.🎤Mixed ViewsWeak Fest CultureTwo B.Tech students in 2024 say fests are small, big artists do not come, and the college has little fest money. A March 2026 reply mentions music groups among students.🏗️Mixed ViewsInfrastructure GapsA student says some classrooms have no air conditioning in summer. A 2026 B.Des student says the new design programme shares a building and lacks space. One Google reviewer, however, praises the Wi-Fi and the infrastructure.

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What Do Students Say About the Location and Area Around JMI?

Students value being in Delhi for internships and exposure, and they find the area cheap to live in. One poster found the area a poor fit.

🌆Students Like ThisDelhi ExposureStrong: Posters on Reddit and Quora credit the Delhi location for internships, coaching centres, events and a wide set of people to meet.🚇Students Like ThisMetro and CommuteA Google reviewer says a Metro station on the Magenta Line serves the campus, and other posters call the daily commute easy.🍽️One Student's ViewFood and Local LifeOne 2025 poster says non-vegetarian food around JMI is very good. Another says vegetarian choices are better in New Friends Colony.📍One Student's ViewArea Was Not a Good FitOne poster from Delhi says the area around JMI felt very different from the rest of Delhi and did not suit them. Other posters call the area fine.

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Is JMI Good Value for the Fee, According to Students?

Students keep calling JMI good value, because the fee is low for a central university. Many add that placements and facilities do not match private colleges.

💡Students Like ThisLow Fee, Good ValueStrong: Posters on Reddit and Quora from 2024 to 2026 call JMI far cheaper than private colleges, with a good degree for the cost.🏷️Students Like ThisCentral University TagStrong: Posters say the central university name and the Delhi address carry weight, and some rate JMI above most state colleges.⚖️One Student's ViewSelf-Financed SeatsOne aspirant asks if a self-financed electronics seat is worth it. A reply says to choose a good NIT or Jadavpur University over it.

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Which JMI Courses Do Students Praise, and How Do They Compare With Other Delhi Colleges?

Students most often praise mass communication, law and design at JMI. For B.Tech, MBA and postgraduate humanities, they compare JMI with other Delhi options and views are mixed.

🎬Students Like ThisMass CommunicationTwo posters in 2022 call the course very practical and one of the best in the country. They add that it is hectic, with a lot of creative work.⚖️Mixed ViewsLawA 2025 poster calls JMI a very good law school because of its nearness to the High Court and the Supreme Court. Others prefer a National Law University or Delhi University if they can get a seat.🎨One Student's ViewB.DesA 2026 B.Des student calls it the most affordable design degree in India, with active teachers. The programme is new, and infrastructure is a gap.🖥️Mixed ViewsB.Tech Against Other Delhi CollegesPosters compare JMI B.Tech with DTU, NSUT, USICT and IPU colleges. Some choose JMI for the low fee, the central tag and the short commute. Others choose a college with a stronger coding culture.📜Mixed ViewsPostgraduate HumanitiesIn history, political science and English threads, posters lean towards JNU or Delhi University for research and teaching. JMI is named as a fair third option.🔬Mixed ViewsB.Sc Against Delhi UniversityTwo physics threads say JMI beats most Delhi University colleges but not the top north and south campus colleges.

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How Were These JMI Reviews Chosen?

Is JMI Worth It? Who It Suits and Who It Does Not

JMI suits students who want a central university degree at a low fee, can manage without a hostel seat and will build their own skills for jobs.