Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has officially started the admission process for the academic session 2026-27. The university released its detailed 150-page prospectus on Thursday, giving complete information about undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and advanced diploma programmes.
The prospectus was launched by Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif in the presence of Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi and Controller of Examinations (CoE) Prof. Ahteshamul Haque.
Students can now apply online through the official JMI admission portal. The document provides clear details about eligibility criteria, application steps, entrance exams, admit cards, syllabus, test centres, fee structure, and important dates for result declaration.
30 New Courses Introduced This Year
JMI has added 30 new programmes for the 2026-27 session. According to Prof. Haque, the university aims to expand academic opportunities in both traditional and emerging fields.
Some of the newly introduced undergraduate programmes include:
- BA (Hons) Japanese Studies
- BA (Hons) German Studies
- BA (Hons) Uzbek Language, Literature & Culture
- BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
- BTech in Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
- BTech in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology)
At the postgraduate level, new courses include:
- MSc in Biosciences
- MSc in Biotechnology
- MSc in Botany
- MSc in Biophysics
- MTech in Material Science & Technology
- LLM in Criminal Law
- LLM in Corporate Law
- LLM in Personal Law
- Master of Hotel Management
The university has also introduced professional and skill-based courses, such as:
- Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling
- BVoc in Molecular Diagnostics
- Certificate courses in Painting and Calligraphy
No Increase in Fees
In a major relief for students, the university has confirmed that there will be no increase in fees for any course in the 2026-27 session. This decision is expected to benefit students from different economic backgrounds.
Admissions Under NEP 2020 Framework
This year, admissions will also begin under the Multiple Entry Mode for Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUP), following the guidelines of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This system allows students more flexibility, including multiple entry and exit options during their course.
Applications for FYUP vacant seats will remain open until 10th April 2026.
Entrance Test Dates and Application Deadlines
Online applications for programmes that require entrance tests are open until 25th March 2026. For courses based on national-level exams, such as:
- JEE Mains
- NATA
- NEET (for BPT)
- NCET
- CUET
Applications will remain open for 10 days after the declaration of the respective results.
More Entrance Test Centres Added
To make the admission process more accessible, JMI has increased its entrance test centres from eight to eleven cities. New centres have been added in Jaipur, Dehradun, and Kishanganj. The existing centres include Delhi, Lucknow, Guwahati, Patna, Kolkata, Srinagar, Calicut, and Bhopal.
Fee Concession for Foreign Students
JMI has also revised its fee structure for international students. The university has introduced region-wise fee categories for students from SAARC countries, West Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This move aims to attract more international applicants.
With new courses, no fee hike, expanded test centres, and flexible admission options, Jamia Millia Islamia has taken significant steps to make higher education more accessible and diverse for students in the 2026-27 academic session.
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