M.A. in International Relations (West Asian Studies) 

at Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar

Jamia Milia Islamia offers admission to various PG courses, including MA through CUET PG scores. Candidates seeking admission to the PG courses must have valid CUET PG scores in order to be eligible for further rounds. As per the JMI CUET PG cutoff 2024, the Round 1 cutoff scores  ranged between 23.25 and 64.75 for MSc courses. Among all the MSc courses, MSc in Mathematics is the most competitive course for the General AI category students. 

Tabulated below are the JMI MSc cutoff 2024 for CUET PG. The below cutoff, is for the General category students under the AI Quota for Round 1. 

Jamia Millia Islamia offers a two-year MA programme to the stduents across more than 30 specialisations. It is a two-year programme spread over four semesters, admission to which is based on a candidate’s performance in JMI Entrance Exam. The final merit list for admission to MA at JMI is prepared on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the entrance test, seat reservation and relaxation criteria of JMI. The application fee for MA range from INR 550 - INR 700 for different courses and interested candidates can apply online on the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia. 

Jamia Millia Islamia offers a two-year MA programme, admission to which is offered based on the entrance conducted by the university, i.e. JMI Entrance Eest. More details for Jamia Millia Islamia fee for MA along with its eligibility, selection criteria and seat intake are as follows:

MA Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
English	BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned
Hindi	BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned
Mass Media (Hindi) - self-financed	UG degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA
History	BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned
Islamic Studies	BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned
Economics	BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 55% aggregate in the subject concerned
Political Science	BA/ BA (Hons)/ BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCom/ BCom (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned
Sociology	UG degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA
Politics, International & Area Studies	UG degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA
Mass Communication	UG degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA

In addition to the above 10 MA specialisations, the university also offers MA across 25 specialisations, namely, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, HRM, and Geography, among others.

Considering the ranking, Jamia is better than Jadavpur University. However, the course fee in Jadavpur University is more economical. Thus, the aspirants can consider both the factors and take a decision. Find below the NIRF rank and fee for both the universities:

University Name	NIRF Rank '23	Total Tuition Fee*
Jadavpur University	04	INR 1,200 - INR 26,200
Jamia Millia Islamia	03	INR 13,400 - INR 1.61 lakh

 NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, the actual amount may vary.

The total fee for different MA programmes at Jamia Millia Islamia range from INR 13,400 to INR 1,61,000. Candidates are required to pay application fee  at the time of registration.The application fee for MA range from INR 550 - INR 700 for different courses. 

Aspiring students are required to register on the official website of CUET fill the application form online. In the form, fill all the details asked, upload the required documents and pay the application fee. Starting 2022, for BA, BSc and BVoc, JMI started accepting the scores of CUET UG. For the same, students need to register for the exam, appear for it and qualify it. Qualified students of CUET UG are required to register for JMI counselling after which merit lists will be released with the name of the shortlisted students. For the remaining courses, however, the university is still accepting national and university-level entrance exam for final selection. 

Jamia Millia Islamia offers admission to a total of four BSc/ BSc (Hons) courses via CUET UG. As per the CUET UG website, students seeking admission to BSc at Jamia Millia must appear for and qualify CUET exam. However, since some universities are also considering other components while giving admission to CUET-UG based courses, it could be a possibility of getting into JMI without CUET.

But, this being said there is no official information on whether the university will only consider CUET UG scores or other components as well for admission, it is tough to give the right answer. Students are therefore advised to reach out to the admission office for more details.

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{Source: BBA students & alumni}

Based on the information provided, I would say that studying BBA at Jamia Millia Islamia can be a good choice. Here's why:

* Good reputation: Jamia Millia Islamia is a reputed institution, ranked within the top 15 universities according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking.
* Well-qualified faculty: The faculty members are well-qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable, providing good teaching quality.
* Relevant curriculum: The course curriculum is relevant, covering all aspects of business administration, making students industry-ready.
* Placements: Despite initial concerns about placements, the majority of students (around 90%) get placed in well-known companies, including top recruiters like TCS, Wipro, KPMG, ICICI, and Mahindra. The average salary package offered is around 4-5 LPA, with some students receiving even higher packages.
* Infrastructure: The campus infrastructure is good, with modern facilities like air-conditioned lecture theaters, state-of-the-art libraries, and well-maintained hostels.
* Campus life: The campus offers a range of extracurricular activities, sports facilities, and cultural events, creating a vibrant campus life.

However, there are some areas for improvement, such as the limited research opportunities and the need for students to take initiative to find jobs.

Overall, while Jamia Millia Islamia may not offer the perfect education, it seems to be a good option for those interested in pursuing a career in business administration.

The students who wish to enrol in JMI's undergraduate programmes must take the CUET and those who wish to get into a PG degree must write JMI entrance test. The university offers more than 50 UG programmes, such as BTech, BDS, BPT, and others. along with a wide range of postgraduate courses. To have a thorough understanding of the exam, look over the details listed below:

As per data collated from a student in an intercation with Shiksha:

• In the field of Engineering - BTech in Electrical Engineering/ Civil/ CSE are some of the best offered at JMI.
• At the PG level in the Management stream, it is known for its MBA and MA programmes.

Jamia Millia Islamia cutoff for BTech is offered across five specialisations, admissions to which are based on JEE Main scores. Tabulated below are the closing ranks for JMI BTech cutoff after two rounds of counselling for the General Catgeory students: