M.A. in Islamic Studies 

at Jamia Hamdard University Delhi, Hamdard Nagar

Jamia Hamdard releases its recent admission guidelines or prospectus on the official website a the start of the admission for each academic year. Students must check the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria and follow the process. Admission to all the courses is either merit or entrance based. For instance, admission to the BTech and MBBS courses are subject to JEE Main and NEET UG exams, However, for courses, such as BCA, admission is subject to merit in Class 12 in the best of five subjects. Additionally,  the deemed-to-be University accepts CUET UG conducted by NTA for a few of its UG courses, namely BA, BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), BBA, BJMC and BCom. 

The cutoff for Jamia Hamdard University is the minimum marks that a candidate must achieve to get considered for admission to Jamia Hamdard University. The cutoff is diverse for each category and course. For example, the cutoff for the MBBS programme is quite different for General category students as compared with the OBC students. The cutoff marks and scores for Jamia Hamdard University are decided by quite a number of factors, including the total seats available for the students, the number of applicants, and the average scores of the various applicants. The cutoff is generally released after the results are released for the NEET. For cutoff-related details, please visit the official website of Jamia Hamdard University.

No, Jamia Hamdard does not offer direct admission to any of the UG or PG course. There is a selection criteria for each course that candidates need to pass for admission. Below is course-wise Jamia Hamdard admission criteria:

Course Name	Accepted Entrance Exam
MBBS	NEET-UG
BPharm	NEET-UG or JEE Main
BBA	CUET-UG
MBA	CAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, XAT, GPAT, or ATMA + GDPI
BTech	JEE Main
BUMS	NEET-UG

 

National Testing Agency will commence the CUET 2025 registration in last week of February 2025. Soon after the release of the CUET notification candidates candidates can check the important dates pertaining to CUET 2025. The last date for CUET 2025 registration is expected to be in first week of April 2025. 

Candidats will be required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2025 application process will be in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.

As per the brochure released in the year 2023, candidates seeking admission to BTech must have passed Class 12 exams with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects along with one subject out of the following: CS, Chemistry, or Electronics from CBSE or any other recognised board securing at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA. Followed by meeting the eligibility criteria, candidates are required to qualify the Paper-1 of JEE Main exam conducted by NTA. However, in case of delay in the conduct of JEE exam, the deemed-to-be university offers admission on the basis of merit of aggregate percentage in the first five subjects of the qualifying exam, i.e., Class 12.

Yes, Jamia Hamdard is offering admissions to students for some courses through the CUET. The CUET UG exam is a computer-based test and will consist of three sections, namely Language I, Language II, and the General Knowledge and Current Affairs sections. The final merit list for admission to various courses at the Jamia Hamdard will be prepared on the basis of the scores obtained in the CUET UG exam. The seats for these courses are limited and the competition is high so apply online for admission to various courses as soon as possible.

{Source: BCA students & alumni}

Based on reviews from current students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Good infrastructure: The university has a large campus with modern facilities, including laboratories, libraries, and hostels.
* Relevant curriculum: The course curriculum is said to be relevant and industry-focused, making students job-ready.
* Placements: While not all students get placed, around 60-80% of students reportedly receive job offers, with salaries ranging from INR2-6 LPA.
* Teaching quality: Some teachers are described as helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced.
* Campus life: The university has a diverse cultural scene, with various events and festivals organized regularly.

Cons:

* Placement issues: Not all students get placed, particularly those from the BCA program.
* Limited internships: Only a select few students reportedly secure internships.
* Quality of food: The canteen food is considered average.
* Teacher quality: Some teachers are criticized for being unhelpful and inexperienced.

In conclusion, while Jamia Hamdard University Delhi has its strengths, such as a strong infrastructure and relevant curriculum, it faces challenges related to placements and teacher quality. Pursuing a BCA at Jamia Hamdard requires careful consideration of these factors.

The next CMAT exam will be held on January 25, 2025. The NTA has started registration process for the same most on November 14, 2024. Those interested in appearing for the exam are required to register for it at CMAT-NTA website and fill the online application form before December 25, 2024. The score of CMAT will be valid for one year only, so if you appear for CMAT 2025, you must take admission in the same academic year.

Apart from 1300 B-schools, the CMAT score is also valid for admission through MAH CET CAP. The Maharashtra State CET Cell conducts MBA/MMS admissions for 300 colleges in the state. It is followed by a common counselling process called CAP. CMAT test takers can also participate in MAH MBA CET CAP and secure a seat in MBA/MMS course offered by over 300 colleges in Maharashtra.

Jamia Hamdard follows a reservation policy for seats. 50% seats out of the total intake are reserved for Indian Muslim students. Below are the details:

Category	Reservation %
Indian Muslims	50%
Open Merit	50%