Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is a central government university. It was established in 1920 at Aligarh as a nationalist movement institution and was shifted to Delhi in 1925, recognised as a central university through a Parliament Act in 1988, and is fully funded by UGC/MoE. Despite the minority (Muslim) institution tag, it allows 30% internal quota.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is located in Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi 110025.
The official site is jmi.ac.in.
NIRF 2025 rank is number 4.
Yes, in research/perception for selected programs like Engineering (NIRF #26) and Mass Communication (NIRF #1).
Delhi University (DU) rank is number 5.
Jamia Millia Islamia admission process:
Through CUET / JMI Entrance, form submission is done in the month of May every year.
This is a central university under MoE, NAAC ‘A+’. After freedom of India from the British Government, it is a fully government university with 21 faculties like Engineering, Law, and Mass Comm.
Unlike private universities, the fees are very low, with reservations (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS).
Jamia Millia Islamia courses:
284 UG / PG / PhD / diploma programs across streams:
| Category | Popular Courses | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | BA (Hons) Economics/History, BTech CS | 3–4 yrs | 10+2 50% + CUET |
| PG | MA Mass Comm, MBA, MSc Biotech | 2 yrs | Graduation 50% |
| Diploma | Arabic, Civil Engg | 1–3 yrs | 10+2 / 10th |
| PhD | All streams | 3–5 yrs | NET / Entrance |
Jamia Millia Islamia PhD admission process:
Masters 55% + JMI Entrance / NET (exemption for JRF), synopsis + interview.
Jamia Millia Islamia PhD admission 2025 process:
Apply Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 via jmi.ac.in.
Jamia Millia Islamia admission 2025 is hybrid:
CUET for 20+ programs (BA / BTech / MA)
JMI Entrance for rest (Mass Comm, BFA)
Jamia Millia Islamia application form 2025:
Availability: Feb 20, 2025 (prospectus)
Online at jmi.ac.in till May 31, 2025 (₹550–2,000 fee)
Jamia Millia Islamia course admissions:
Entrance from Apr 25 onwards, results July, counselling Aug–Oct.
MBA: Jun 10 – Jul 20 window, exam Jul 30.
Documents: 10+2 marks, CUET score, category proof.
Jamia Millia Islamia admission open to all (50% minority quota internal).
Jamia vs DU: JMI edges DU in NIRF University ranking (#4 vs #5 in 2025)—stronger TLR (73.81 vs DU’s), perception (50.63), and SDG focus.
DU dominates colleges (Hindu #1, Miranda #2).
| Parameter | Jamia Millia Islamia | Delhi University |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Univ 2025 | #4 | #5 |
| NIRF Overall | #13 | Top 20 |
| Campus Size | 300 acres | Multiple |
| Strengths | Mass Comm #1, Engg #26 | Sciences, Commerce |
Jamia better than DU?
For specialized fields (Mass Comm, Design, Arabic)—yes; DU for broader undergrads and research volume.
JMI: Diverse, affordable
DU: Legacy prestige
Both A++ NAAC.
JMI placements: 80%+ (₹12 LPA avg Mass Comm, TCS/Wipro for BTech).
Campus: Vibrant fests (Zubaan, Milagano), NSS/NCC, anti-ragging cell.
Lower fees, central funding stability, minority support, rising NIRF.
DU suits North Delhi; JMI South excellence.
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