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JMI New Delhi Ranking 2026: NIRF, QS & More

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The latest JMI ranking in NIRF (India Rankings 2025) is 13th overall and 4th among universities. QS World University Rankings 2027 places JMI at joint 686, and THE World University Rankings 2027 places it in the 501-550 band. NIRF 2026 results were not on the NIRF site on 8 October 2026. So this JMI ranking 2026 page uses the NIRF 2025 list, the latest published. It also shows the discipline ranks and a comparison with other central universities.

JMI Ranking 2026

The JMI ranking differs by list: it is strong in the national NIRF lists and in the middle of the world lists. The JMI national ranking comes from NIRF, which ranks Indian institutions on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach and perception. QS and THE rank universities across the world. JMI also reports a sustainability ranking from UI GreenMetric. The Jamia Millia Islamia ranking details below name the list and the edition for each position.

13th

NIRF 2025 Overall

Score 66.99, India Rankings 2025

4th

NIRF 2025 University

Score 69.10, India Rankings 2025

=686

QS World 2027

Up from 761-770 in the 2026 edition

501-550

THE World 2027

Released 30 September 2026

NIRF 2025 ranks JMI 13th overall and 4th among universities. JMI is 3rd in the SDG Institutions list, 5th in Architecture and Planning and 8th in Law.

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Is JMI a Tier 1 College?

India has no official tier list. The JMI ranking in India under NIRF 2025 was 4th among universities and 13th overall. That is a useful guide. Check the course-level rank for your own programme.

Is JMI Better Than IIT?

The two are different kinds of institutions. In NIRF 2025 Overall, IIT Madras was 1st and JMI was 13th. In NIRF 2025 Engineering, JMI ranked 24th.

Is JMI Ranked in Asia?

Yes. The JMI ranking in QS Asia 2026 is joint 197, and in THE Asia 2025 it is joint 161. QS Southern Asia 2026 places JMI 33rd.

JMI Ranking Highlights 2026

The JMI ranking highlights are a 4th place among NIRF universities and a rise in QS 2027. The table lists every position JMI reports, with the list and the edition. Read the edition before you compare a JMI ranking with another college.

List and editionCategoryJMI position
NIRF 2025Overall13th
NIRF 2025University4th
NIRF 2025SDG Institutions3rd
NIRF 2025Architecture and Planning5th
NIRF 2025Law8th
NIRF 2025Dental17th
NIRF 2025Research Institutions20th
NIRF 2025Engineering24th
NIRF 2025Management28th
QS World 2027World=686
THE World 2027World501-550
THE India 2026India3rd
UI GreenMetric 2026World334th

Data Sources: nirfindia.org India Rankings 2025; JMI IQAC rankings pages; JMI press releases 6131 and 6142 (jmi.ac.in), October 2026.

JMI NIRF Ranking 2026

The JMI NIRF ranking in the latest list, India Rankings 2025, is 13th overall with a score of 66.99. In the University category, JMI ranks 4th with a score of 69.10. So the JMI ranking is 13th among all institutions and 4th among universities. JMI has posted its NIRF 2026 data submission on jmi.ac.in, but NIRF had not published the 2026 results on 8 October 2026. This JMI ranking in India will change when it does. The JMI NIRF ranking 2026 will then replace these numbers.

Which JMI Parameter Scores Best in NIRF?

Graduation Outcomes is the best JMI score, at 92.56 out of 100, and Outreach and Inclusivity follows at 83.83. The table shows all five parameters in the University category for 2025.

NIRF parameterJMI scoreWhat it measures
Teaching, Learning and Resources73.81Faculty, facilities and student strength
Research and Professional Practice50.03Publications, patents and projects
Graduation Outcomes92.56Exams passed, placement and higher studies
Outreach and Inclusivity83.83Diversity and access
Perception50.63Opinion of employers and peers

Research and Perception are the two weaker scores in the JMI ranking. They are the parameters on which JMI trails JNU and Delhi University, as the comparison below shows.

JMI QS Ranking 2026

QS World University Rankings 2027 places JMI at joint 686, up from the 761-770 band in the 2026 edition. JMI's own ranking page lists the QS positions in the table. The earlier editions sat in the 751-800 band for five years in a row. The JMI QS ranking therefore improved in the latest edition.

QS listJMI position
World University Rankings 2027=686
World University Rankings 2026761-770
World University Rankings 2018 to 2022751-800
Asia 2026=197
Southern Asia 202633

How Did the JMI QS Ranking Change in 2027?

JMI moved up by roughly 75 to 84 places in QS 2027. The 2026 edition placed JMI in the 761-770 band, and the 2027 edition places it at joint 686. JMI holds the certificate for the 2027 edition on its IQAC page, dated June 2026. QS Asia and Southern Asia positions are for 2026.

JMI Times Higher Education Ranking 2026

The JMI ranking in THE World University Rankings 2027 is the 501-550 band. That is lower than the 401-500 band of the 2026 edition. THE released the 2027 list on 30 September 2026, and JMI announced it on 1 October 2026. In THE India 2026, JMI is placed 3rd, as per its IQAC certificate.

THE listJMI position
World University Rankings 2027501-550
World University Rankings 2026401-500
World University Rankings 2020 to 2022601-800
Asia 2025=161
India 20263rd

JMI also lists a Round University Ranking (RUR) position of 251 for 2025. THE rates universities on teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement and international outlook. A band is a range of places, so two universities in one band are not ranked against each other.

JMI Discipline-Wise Ranking 2026

The JMI ranking is highest in Architecture and Planning (5th) and Law (8th) in NIRF 2025. The discipline lists rank institutions that offer those programmes. The table shows each list where JMI appears.

NIRF 2025 disciplineJMI rankScore
Architecture and Planning5th67.15
Law8th66.39
Dental17th59.50
Research Institutions20th56.13
Engineering24th62.42
Management28th60.06

NIRF 2025 also has an SDG Institutions list, where JMI ranks 3rd behind IIT Madras and IARI. JMI does not appear in the NIRF 2025 lists for Pharmacy, Medical and College. These ranks are for the whole discipline in JMI, not for one branch such as Computer Engineering.

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Is JMI Good for Law?

NIRF 2025 ranks JMI 8th in Law, with a score of 66.39. The JMI ranking for law is among its best discipline ranks, after Architecture and Planning at 5th.

Where Does JMI Rank for MBA?

NIRF 2025 ranks JMI 28th in Management, with a score of 60.06. The ranking covers the Faculty of Management Studies programmes together.

JMI Ranking Comparison with Other Central Universities

The JMI ranking among central universities is 4th in the NIRF 2025 University list, behind JNU at 2nd and ahead of Delhi University, BHU and AMU. The table compares central universities in the same list and year.

UniversityNIRF 2025 University rankScore
Jawaharlal Nehru University2nd71.00
Jamia Millia Islamia4th69.10
University of Delhi5th67.38
Banaras Hindu University6th67.28
Aligarh Muslim University10th65.35

JNU leads on Graduation Outcomes (99.93 to 92.56) and Perception (67.89 to 50.63). JMI leads on Research (50.03 to 45.59) and Outreach (83.83 to 78.82).

Is JMI Better Than DU?

In the NIRF 2025 University list, JMI ranks 4th and DU ranks 5th, a gap of 1.72 points. The list is for one year, so check the next edition. A university rank says little about one course. Compare the discipline rank for your programme as well.

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Which Is Better, JMI or JNU?

JNU ranks 2nd and JMI ranks 4th in NIRF 2025 University. JNU scores higher on Graduation Outcomes and Perception, and JMI scores higher on Research and Outreach.

Which Is Better, JMI or AMU?

JMI ranks 4th and AMU ranks 10th in NIRF 2025 University. The JMI ranking leads on teaching, research, outreach and perception, and AMU leads on graduation outcomes.

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: What is the JMI ranking in NIRF 2025?

NIRF 2025 ranks JMI 13th overall with a score of 66.99, and 4th in the University category with 69.10. Data Sources: nirfindia.org, India Rankings 2025, October 2026.

Q: Has NIRF 2026 been released?

Not on the NIRF site on 8 October 2026. JMI has posted its NIRF 2026 data submission on jmi.ac.in. Data Sources: nirfindia.org and the JMI IQAC page, October 2026.

Q: What is the JMI ranking in QS?

QS World University Rankings 2027 places JMI at joint 686. The 2026 edition placed it in the 761-770 band. Data Sources: JMI IQAC international rankings page, October 2026.

Q: What is the JMI ranking in THE World University Rankings 2027?

JMI is in the 501-550 band. THE released the list on 30 September 2026. Data Sources: JMI press release of 1 October 2026 (jmi.ac.in).

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