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Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi, India Founded 1920 World Rank #1157

Overview

English Name: Jamia Millia Islamia University
Local Name: जामिया मिलिया इस्लामिया
Acronyms: JMI
Founded: 1920
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
World Rank: #1157
Rank in India: #20
Motto: Taught man that which he knew not
Jamia Millia Islamia community on campus
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Established in 1920, the Jamia Millia Islamia (National Islamic University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of New Delhi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), NCT of Delhi.

Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is a large-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 104-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution.

International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

JMI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Address book entry for Jamia Millia Islamia: location, phone, email, web, and social channels. The press or media office handles institutional inquiries; admissions handles student-specific queries.

Address: Maulana Mohammed Ali Jauhar Marg Jamia Nagar
Postal Code: 110 025
Phone: +91 (11) 2698 4650
Fax: +91 (11) 2698 1232
Social Media:

Academic Details

Jamia Millia Islamia's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.

Academic Year: July to May
Accrediting Agency: Universities Grants Commission (UGC)
Admission Requirements: 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent
Student Enrollment: 10
Academic Staff Range: 900-999
Campus Setting: Urban
Memberships & Networks
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Distance Education Bureau (DEB) Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

Academic Structures

Jamia Millia Islamia delivers teaching through the academic units below — useful for orienting yourself before reading individual programmes. Each unit operates with a degree of academic autonomy.

Unit 13 items
  • Centre for Information Technology, Centre for Theoretical Physics
  • Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences
  • Centre for Management Studies
  • Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
  • Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
  • Faculty of Humanities and Languages
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Natural Sciences
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Mass Communication Research Centre

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under University Grants Commission of India.

Architecture and Ekistics (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture

Common Career Paths

  • Architect
  • Urban Planner
  • Interior Designer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Dentistry (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dentistry

Common Career Paths

  • Dentist
  • Oral Surgeon
  • Dental Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Art Education
  • Computer Education
  • Education
  • Educational Sciences
  • Fine Arts

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering and Technology (Faculty) 13 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Applied Physics
  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Humanities and Social Science Education
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Humanities and Languages (Faculty) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arabic
  • Cultural Studies
  • English
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Islamic Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Persian
  • Urdu

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Editor
  • Cultural Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Natural Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Social Sciences (Faculty) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Adult Education
  • Business and Commerce
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Human Rights
  • Political Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Policy Analyst
  • Social Worker

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Academy of Third World Studies (Research Division) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Mass Communication (Research Division) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Jamia Millia Islamia's catalogue, searchable by name and grouped by level. Joint programmes with partner institutions appear here but carry dual-credentialing rules worth checking with both bodies.

Bachelor's Degree

27 programmes

At undergraduate level, Jamia Millia Islamia offers 27 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.

B.Voc in Food Production Food Science
Bachelor of Hotel Management Tourism & Leisure
Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management Tourism & Leisure
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) in Art Education Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) in Sculpture Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) in Applied Art Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) in Painting Visual Arts
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T.) Physiotherapy
Four Year B.Sc. (Multidisciplinary) Liberal Arts
B.Sc. with Instrumentation Electrical Engineering
B.Sc.
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Data Sciences) Data Science & Analytics
B.Sc Aeronautics (Mechanical/Avionics) Mechanical Engineering
B.E Electrical Engineering (Evening) Electrical Engineering
B.E Mechanical Engineering (Evening) Mechanical Engineering
B.E Civil Engineering (Evening) Civil Engineering & Construction
B.Tech Electronics VLSI Design and Technology Applied Design
B.Tech Robotics and Artificial Intelligence AI & Machine Learning
B.Tech Electrical and Computer Engineering Computer Sciences
B.Tech Civil Engineering (Construction Technology) Civil Engineering & Construction
B.Tech Computer Engineering Computer Sciences
B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering Communication Studies
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
B.Arch (Self-Financing) Finance, Banking & Insurance
B.Arch
B.Tech Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction

Master of Business Administration

5 programmes

At postgraduate taught level, Jamia Millia Islamia runs 5 programmes. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.

MBA (International Business) Business & Management
MBA (Healthcare and Hospital Management) Business & Management
MBA (Executive) Business & Management
MBA (Entrepreneurship and Family Business) Business & Management
MBA Business & Management

Master's Degree

26 programmes

At postgraduate taught level, Jamia Millia Islamia runs 26 programmes. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.

Master in Tourism and Travel Management Tourism & Leisure
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Criminal Laws Law
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Corporate Laws Law
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Personal Laws Law
M.Arch Ekistics
Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture Visual Arts
Master of Fine Arts in Applied Art Visual Arts
Master of Fine Arts in Painting Visual Arts
Master of Fine Arts in Art Education Education & Teaching
M.Arch Urban Regeneration
M.Tech Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering
M.Tech Electrical Power System and Management Engineering Energy Engineering
M.Tech Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
M.Tech Earthquake Engineering General Engineering
M.Tech Environmental Science and Engineering Environmental Sciences
M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering Communication Studies
M.Arch Recreation Architecture Architecture
M.Arch Health Architecture Architecture
M.Arch Building Services Civil Engineering & Construction
M.Arch Architecture Pedagogy Architecture
M.Sc Electronics Robotics & Automation
M.Sc Environmental Science and Management Environmental Sciences
M.Tech Computational Mathematics Mathematics
M.Tech Energy Science General Engineering
M.Tech Data Sciences Data Science & Analytics
M.Tech Computer Engineering (AI and ML) Computer Sciences

Doctorate

7 programmes

Browse 7 programmes of research-degree study at Jamia Millia Islamia. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.

Doctor of Philosophy in Management Business & Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism and Travel Management Tourism & Leisure
Doctor of Philosophy in Law Law
Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture Architecture
Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Science Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Philosophy & Ethics

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

12 programmes

This group collects Jamia Millia Islamia's 12 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.

PG Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management Tourism & Leisure
Five-Year Integrated B.A., LL.B (Hons.) Liberal Arts
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Operating Room & Surgical Technology
PG Diploma in NGO Management Business & Management
Certificate in Modern Arabic Language and Translation (Part Time) Translation & Interpreting
Certificate in Modern Persian (Part Time) Fashion Design
Postgraduate Diploma in Science Natural Sciences
Diploma in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Computer Engineering Computer Sciences
Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering Communication Studies
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction

How to apply to Jamia Millia Islamia

What applying to Jamia Millia Islamia typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Use the programme finder to browse Jamia Millia Islamia's 77 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Programme-level requirements at Jamia Millia Islamia typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Jamia Millia Islamia processes applications through www.jmi.ac.in. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +91 (11) 2698 4650. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamia Millia Islamia

Frequently asked questions about Jamia Millia Islamia, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.

When was Jamia Millia Islamia founded?

Jamia Millia Islamia was established in 1920 (approximately 106 years ago).

What city is Jamia Millia Islamia in?

Jamia Millia Islamia operates from New Delhi, India.

Is Jamia Millia Islamia public or private?

Jamia Millia Islamia operates as a public institution.

How big is Jamia Millia Islamia's student body?

Jamia Millia Islamia serves approximately 10,000-14,999 students.

What is Jamia Millia Islamia's ranking?

Jamia Millia Islamia holds rank #1157 globally and #20 in India.

What programmes are available at Jamia Millia Islamia?

Jamia Millia Islamia offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

How is Jamia Millia Islamia organised academically?

Jamia Millia Islamia has 13 academic units.

Is Jamia Millia Islamia officially recognised?

Jamia Millia Islamia is accredited by Universities Grants Commission (UGC).

What is Jamia Millia Islamia's official website?

The institution's website is www.jmi.ac.in.

Top-Ranked Universities in India

Faculty awards and national-leader status concentrate at the top India universities. Jamia Millia Islamia's faculty distinctions compared to leaders signal where the institution sits in academic networks.

Members of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Membership renewal cycles for Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) create periodic quality reviews. Recent renewals or admissions to the network signal currency of standards — older memberships may need re-examination.

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