JMI Entrance Exam BFA 2024: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

The Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI) entrance examination is one of the most famous and highly competitive mass communication entrance exam in India. It is an annual assessment conducted by the Jamia Millia Islamia University to shortlist candidates for admission into various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses offered by JMI. As per the eligibility criteria, candidates who have qualified in 10+2 with 50% minimum aggregate are eligibile to apply for JMI entrance examination. The minimum qualifying marks for the JMI Entrance Exam are 30% for descriptive questions and 15% for objective-type questions.

JMI selection criteria includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of scores obtained in JMI exam. For some courses candidates are required to also appear for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The cut off for each course is released after the selection procedure is over and candidates are called for counselling and document verification. Candidates should go through the selection process mentioned in the e prospectus of JMI for their respective course.

The eligibility criteria for each course is different. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam. For Undergraduate course, candidates must have passed Intermediate with at least 50 per cent marks from any board and for Masters course, graduate degree with at least 50 per cent marks from any recognised university is required.

Candidates need to appear in the CUET UG exam to get admission in some of the undergraduate courses of Jamia Millia Islamia. These courses are: B.Tech, B.Arch B.A. (Hons) Persian, B.A. (Hons) Urdu, B.A. (Hons) (History), B.A. (Hons. ). French and Francophone Studies, B.A. (Hons. ). Spanish and Latin American Studies, B.A. (Hons) (Economics), B.Voc (Solar Energy) (Self Financed), B.Sc. (Hons) Physics B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry B.Sc. (Hons) ( Applied) Mathematics), B.Sc. (Biotechnology).

Both the universities have their own distinvtive features. There is no substantial evidence to support whether Jamia is best or Delhi University. In order to get admission in either of the university, candidates will have to qualify in their respective entrance examinations. Jamia conducts the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Examination while to get admisison into the Delhi University candidates will have to qualify in the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduation).

CUET stands for Central Universities Common Entrance Test, which is conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by participating central universities in India. On the other hand, JMI stands for Jamia Millia Islamia, which is a central university located in New Delhi, India. If you want to enter JMI through CUET you will have to first appear for the CUET examination and qualify for it. After that, you will have to apply for admission to JMI and appear for their admission process, which may include an entrance examination, an interview, and/or a group discussion, depending on the course you are applying for. It is important to note that not all courses offered by JMI are available through CUET. Therefore, you should check the JMI website or contact their admission office to find out if the course you are interested in is available through CUET and what the admission process entails. Additionally, it is recommended that you prepare well for the CUET examination and research the admission process of JMI in advance to increase your chances of getting admission.

No, to ensure a seat in the coveted Jamia Millia Islamia, candidates are supposed to score equal to or more than the prescribed cut off marks. If you fail to do so, you will not get admission to the Jamia Millia Islamia if your rank is below the cutoff. The cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates must secure to be eligible for admission. If your rank is below the cutoff, you will not be considered for admission.

The criteria for the Jamia Millia Islamia basketball sports quota are as follows:

1. You must have competed for your country, region, state, or international basketball team.
2. If you have played basketball at the university level, then the tournaments must be organized by the Association of Indian Universities.
3. You need to download the application form attached with the admission notice.
4. You have to fill out this form and submit it with a demand draft of Rs. 100 at the university.
5. A trial slip will be given to you, which you must bring to the sport trial. According to your performance, the committee will prepare a merit list of qualified students. (b) Delhi University's requirements for admission under the sports quota are as follows: 1. If you played basketball for India in certain competitions, you can get direct admission without a sports trial. 2. These games are the Asian Games, Asian Championships, South Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cup, Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games. 3. If not, you must participate in sports trials in order to be admitted. 4. You will have to register on the official website of DU. 5. You need to upload your sport Certificate along with the application form. 6. A maximum of 40 marks will be taken into account for the sport Certificate. You must receive at least 30 out of the 60 marks in the sports trials in order to qualify for admission to DU under the sports quota.

The difficulty level of Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam question papers is of moderate level. The question papers of Jamia Milia Islamia are designed to test the candidate's knowledge and understanding of the subject, and the questions are framed in a way that is both challenging and informative.

Yes, there is negative marking for incorrect answers in JMI Entrance Exam. For each incorrect answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted. Therefore, it is important to answer only those questions that you are confident about, and avoid guessing or answering randomly.

Jamia Millia Islamia is one of New Delhi's top colleges. It is located in Ghaffar Manzil Colony, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi.

Jamia Millia Islamia's mass communication courses are taught at AJK MCRC or AJK Mass Communication Research Centre. To apply for these courses, aspirants must take the JMI Entrance Exam. The application fee for this exam is INR 700. It's a three hour long test where applicants are supposed to attempt 20 objective and 180 subjective questions. This is followed by an interview round. Candidates also have to showcase their portfolios. It must be noted that only postgraduate mass communication courses are offered at AJK MCRC.

In order to get an admission to the MSc programmes at JMI, applicants must have a BSc or BSc Honours degree with at least 50% aggregate marks in their final exams. Only those with these requirements will be eligible to take the JMI Entrance Exam for MSc courses.

To get a PG Diploma in Urdu Media from JMI, candidates must have at least 55% marks in Urdu, Persian or Arabic in the final exams of their class 12. 

Through JMI Entrance Exam, students can get admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral (PhD, MPhil) and postgraduate Diploma courses. These courses cover almost every stream. To name some - MA, MSc, BA, MTech, MFA, MCom, MBA, BSc, etc. Check out the complete list of courses at JMI here - List of Courses at JMI. 

No, JMI Entrance Exam questions are presented in English. However, for language courses, the questions are presented in their respective languages. 

Candidates have to apply online to appear in JMI Entrance Exam. The application forms are released on the official website of JMI. Firstly, candidates have to create an account by filling their basic details and then fill the detailed application form, select their course, upload required documents and pay the application fee. The registration window usually remains open for a month. This year, the registrations were conducted in March and ended in April.

The application fee for programmes offered at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Center for Management Studies, Center for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics (except B.Arch Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (except B.Tech), Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Law is INR 700 and for the programmes offered at other faculty members/Centers and for B.Arch and B.Tech is INR 550. Candidates have to pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.

Yes, candidates have the option to edit the application form as JMI opens the form correction window after the new registration is over. Candidates are given two days to make corrections in the form. Candidates can make modifications by following the procedure given below -

1. Visit the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia University.
2. Log in with the email ID and password.
3. Now, click on My Application button and make the required corrections.
4. Thoroughly go through the entire form and then click on Submit.

In case of failed transaction only, the application fee will be refunded. Once the fee is paid successfully, no refund will be granted. Hence, the candidate should go through all the details regarding eligibility criteria, application form etc. before applying for a course.

In case you lose your Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam Admit Card, you can download it again from the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia University or the JMI application portal. However, they must ensure that they visit the portal 1-2 days before the exam date and keep the admit card safe and secure a copy of the admit card to avoid any last moment inconvenience.

The admit card of the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam will consist of the following details:

Candidate's name
Roll number
Registration number
Gender
Category
Father's name
Uploaded signature
Photograph
Course name
Date of test
Time of test
Centre code and name
Space for affixing self-attested photograph and signature.

Candidates can download the JMI Entrance Exam admit card by following the below-mentioned steps:

1 Visit the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia University or the JMI application portal

2 Click on Sign In tab.

3 Enter the login ID/email ID and password to log in.

4 Once the candidate has entered the details, a link will be available Download Admit Card.

5 Check all the details and download the document.

First and foremost, affix a recent photograph on your JMI Entrance Exam admit card and make a copy for yourself. The original admit card will be collected by the invigilator. Apart from that you only have to carry a government issued phot ID like your aadhaar card, PAN card, driver's license, etc. to prove your identity. 

The duration of Jamia Milia Islami Entrance Exam varies for different courses. For undergraduate programs, the duration is 1 hour 45 minutes, while for postgraduate programs, it is 3 hours. The entrance exam for admission in courses offered at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) consists of two sections – A and B.

Part A is the written test which has objective type questions, while part B is a written test which is descriptive in nature. They both are of 3 hours duration. There is an interview round which is of 45 minutes as well.

Yes, there is negative marking in the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam 2025. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. Therefore, it is candidates must answer the questions carefully and accurately to avoid losing marks.

The entrance test for admission to the courses offered at AJK Mass Communication Research Center consists of two sections- A and B. Section A is based on Objective or MCQs, while Section B is based on Subjective, Descriptive or Theory questions. The time allotted for both the sections is 3 hours. Section A carries 20 marks, while 120 marks are allotted for section B. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Objective Type or Multiple Choice questions in all programs of the University.

Candidates can download the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam question papers from the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia which is jmi.ac.in. The question papers are available for all the courses offered by the university and candidates can download them and make start their pratice to ensure that they are well prepared for the exam well in advance.

No, there has not been any change in the syllabus for Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam as compared to previous years. The syllabus remains the same as it was in the past year. The JMI Entrance Exam syllabus is prescribed by the Jamia Millia Islamia University. As per the official syllabus, there are two sections in the JMI entrance exam. Section A: will have objective type questions based on - 

National and International Political issues/ personalities
General Knowledge
Film, Television and other modes of media
Art, culture and literature

While the section B will have descriptive questions, where the questions will be essay type long answers which reflect the candidates' critical understanding of contemporary issues and the media. This paper also evaluates candidates' skill in visualisation, story-telling and their creative aptitude.

The syllabus of the JMI Entrance Exam varies according to the course. Candidates appearing for the entrance exam have to follow the steps given below in order to view the syllabus for their respective programmes 1 Visit the official website of JMI examination (jmicoe. In) 2 Click on the Entrance Test Syllabus given on the admission tab 3 Select the Course Type, Course Name and enter the captcha. 4 Download the PDF file.

The Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam cutoff varies for different categories such as General, Other Backward Caste, Schedule Caste, and Schedule Tribe. The cutoff for Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe categories is generally lower than that of the General category in the Jamia Millia Islamia entrance examination.

Although there is an interview round in the JMI enrance exam there is no specific topics for the same. However, candidates need to ready some of the topics like - Contemporary political, social, cultural and economic issues, Contemporary media, Fictional and non-fictional Films, General knowledge and the subjects studied at the graduation level, Visualisation skills and creative aptitude, Overall personality (confidence, way of speaking and presenting an answer etc.).

Candidates who are not satisfied with the Jamia Millia Islamia's response sheet can raise their objections within a prescribed duration. To submit their objections, they will have to pay a fee of INR 500/- per programme to challenge. Candidates raising objections to two programmes will have to pay INR 1000. The JMI Entrance Exam answer key objection fee has to be paid online, through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Paytm.

Yes, candidates can submit their objections against the JMI answer key within 48 hours after the same is published through electronic means. Candidates are required to pay INR 500 per programme to challenge the answer key. No grievance is entertained by the university without the payment of fee. The examination authority also do not entertain any requests submitted after the expiry of the time frame. Hence, candidates should raise their objections within the stipulated time.

The answer key of the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam and response sheets of the candidates are made available online on its official website - jmi.ac.in, result page within three working days after the JMI Entrance Exam will be over. Candidates can visit the website and download the answer keys and response sheets. There is also the provision to challenge the answer key by paying a certain amount of fee.

Jamia Millia Islamia provides candidates the option to challenge their response sheet. Candidates can submit their objections against the JMI answer key within 48 hours after the same is published through electronic means. However, to successfully submit their objection, they will have to pay INR 500 per programme to challenge the answer key. No grievance will be entertained by the exam conducting authorities without the payment of a fee.

The exam conducting authority releases the Jamia Milia Islamia entrance exam result in PDF format on its official website. The JMI result will be released as per the merit list consisting of the name, roll number and rank of the qualified candidates.

The result of JMI Entrance Exam is announced at the official website of controller of examination of Jamia Millia Islamia. Candidates who appear for the JMI Entrance Exam can download their scorecards from the official website. To check the JMI 2023 entrance exam results, click on Admission Result tab. Enter the issued credentials to view your results. The result is released in the PDF format. Since many candidates may have appeared for the exam, you can use the shortcut and enter your name/ roll number to see your results.

Tie-breaking is a policy which is adopted to break the tie in case two candidates get the same scores in the JMI entrance exam.

In all courses except BTech, BArch, BDS, the tie is resolved on basis of date of birth that is the candidates older in age is given the higher rank. For interview programmes, candidates securing high marks in the entrance exam will be given higher rank. If the marks in written test are same then date of birth criteria is used that is, candidates older in age is given a higher rank. For the BTech, BArch and BDS programmes, the rank of the candidate is allotted by the agency conducting the test.

The Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam cutoff is determined based on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the entrance exam, and the availability of seats. The difficulty level of the JMI entrance examination is moderate level so the cut off is not very high at times.

During the counselling candidates are required to bring these documents: 
Registration Form, Admit Card, Two recent passport size photographs, Proof of Permanent Address with the name of the nearest police station and district, Proof of passing the qualifying examination along with the marksheets, Proof of Age, Character Certificate from the institution last attended, Certificate from a doctor or hospital certifying blood group, Category certificate (If applicable), Certificate/Affidavit from gazetted officer (in case of gap period), and Result of qualifying examination.

In case candidate wants to upgrade their allotted course/branch, they can fill a form at the time of admission if they want to retain the allotted course/branch or want to upgrade. Upgradation of course/branch will be done on the basis of merit. Additional lists of candidates selected from the waiting list will be displayed as per their merit list if the seats of any course remain vacant after the counselling is over.

The seat allotment during the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam counselling is done on the basis of merit and the choices filled by the candidates in their application form. Candidates are allotted seats in the order of their merit and the availability of seats in the respective course.

To manage your time effectively for the JMI Entrance Exam preparation, aspirants must first create a study plan that covers all the important topics, prioritize the weak subjects, and allocate sufficient time for practice and revision. Aspirants are advised to avoid distractions during the study tenure. They must take breaks to refresh their mind break the monotony. Candidates must also seek help from teachers, mentors, or online communities if they have doubts.

Although it's difficult, but not impossible. To prepare for the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam in three months, candidates need to focus on studying regularly and efficiently. They must focus on covering all important topics, and practice sample papers and previous years' question papers on a regular basis. Candidates must also utilize online resources and study materials to supplement your studies.

Although it's difficult, but not impossible. To prepare for the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam in three months, candidates need to focus on studying regularly and efficiently. They must focus on covering all important topics, and practice sample papers and previous years' question papers on a regular basis. Candidates must also utilize online resources and study materials to supplement your studies.

Some of the best books which candidates can refer to while preparing for the Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam preparation are - 
Jamia Millia Islamia Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Examination by Arihant Publication
Popular Master Guide for Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Exam by R. Gupta,  
Mass Communication in India by Keval J. 

Aspirants can also refer to the books specific to their course, such as R Gupta's JMI MA (English) Entrance Exam Guide, JMI University Entrance Exam Test Series, BEd Entrance Guide: Jamia Millia Islamia, and Jamia Millia Islamia: MBA Entrance Exam Guide.